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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15
DUE TO INDIFFERENCE.
Decadence in Modern Manners Now Is
Ascribed to Excessive Frank
ness and Honesty.

Somebody has discovered that the
decadence in modern manners does
not necessarily denote our increased
brutality or absolute Indifference to
the feelings and needs of other people.
1t is balm to the soul to be assured of
this fact.
I We have admitted to ourselves for
some time past that our manners have
not the repose which should mark the
caste of We're de We're, and that we are
indeed frankly disc ourteous to each
other. We also know that many men
are no longer particular how they act
or what they say in the presence of
women, and do not even observe the
small courtesies of life where mem
bers of the opposite sex are concerned.
Men no longer hesitate to let woman
wait on them, or to push her aside in q
crowd, or to smoke in her face unapOl-
ogetically, as if that were their natural
right. We certainly are less polished
and ceremonious than were our fore
bears.
Facing this fact, it is pleasing to be
assured that the change is not due to
selfishness, but is simply the express
sion of our desire to be honest, to avoid
shams. Therefore, if we sometimes
overstep the limit and cultivate I'M
pleasant freedom of speech and ac-
ton, manifest unrestrained rudeness,
we are to be excused on the ground
of our excessive frankness and hon
esty.lChicago American.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15
Quenching Thirst at Sea.

Many years ago DR.. Hing suggest
ed to Capt. Kennedy that thirst might
be quenched by dipping the clothing
in salt water and putting it on with
out wringing it out. The captain,
on being cast away, succeeded in
persuading some of the men to fol-
low his example, and they all sur
vived, while the four who refused
and drank salt water became delir-
ious and died. Capt. Kennedy goes
on to say: "After these operations
we uniformly found that the vio-
lent thirst went off and the parched
tongue was cured in few minutes
when we had bathed and washed our
clothes, while we found ourselves as
much refreshed as if we had re-
ceiyed some actual nourishment.'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15
MRS. MI. BRINK
FIRST STAGEOF CATARRH
A Serious Mistake Which Thou.
sands Are Making.

The first stage of catarrh is what is
commonly known as Catching cold.'
1t may be in the head, nose, throat or
lungs. It's beginning is sometimes so
severe as to cause 8 chill and consider
able fever, or it may be so slight as to
not hinder a person from his usual
business. In perhaps majority of
cases little or no attention is paid to
the first stage of catarrh, and hence it
is that nearly one-half of the people
have chronic catarrh in some form.
To neglect a cold is, to invite chronic
catarrh. AS soon as any one discovers
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15

F-TaE7HTLE pocketless gowns remain in
hVVA favor, and they decidedly hold first
ID A Hl place at the present time, wrist bags
@z@9 and chatelaines are likely to remain
in favor also. The chatelaine has been
somewhat crowded out of late by the
smarter wrist bag, which pleases the fancy
of Young women much more than the
chateIaine although some exceedingly
handsome specimens of the latter variety
ara turned out by the jewelers., and with
their gold, or silver mesh and mounting OF
same metal embellished with precious and
semi-precious stones are veritable works of
art These and the more elaborate wrist
bags are, however, for special occasions
and, dressy wear, not for everyday use to
which the bags in the accompanying illus
tration are put. No. represents handy,
serviceable bag of stamped leather, while
No. . Is q hand grain morocco receptacle of
the type known as the handkerchief bag,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15
Insurance Has It's Humor.

an Irishman to take out an accident policy
for his wife. A few days later while CON
versing with friend in his office, he was
startled to see the Irishman rush in,
brandishing tiercely stout cane.
eye rascal!' he yelled, springing to-
ward the agent, eye wanter cheat me-"
Fortunately the enraged man was dis
friend, who was a powerfully built man.
The lrishman, struggling to get free,
shouted:
''Let me git at the spalpeen. Think ov
it, chargin' me foive dollars fer an acshi-
dent ticket fer me ole woman, an she
jest broke her leg a-fallin' down stairs.
Wot's the good of the ticket, anyhow
N. Y. Times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15

from England in 1884, being married
to Mr.. T. S. Garrett in the same year.
I was appointed postmistress at Rock
Creek in 1885, Rock Creek being then
great freighting point. [ was post
mistress for five years, moving on a
ranch in 1890, when [ established my
self in the stock business and stimuli
taneously established this town of
Garrett. I am now the postmistress
of Garrett.
81 am the mother of six children
and the happiest mother on earth.
My children are my first thought and
their comfort is my joy. Still I have
a little time for politics and have
voted for the past 16 years, believ-
ing in woman's right to vote. I have
been a republican all the time l have
mixed in politics.
my ambition is to do right ire
spective of political faith, and hope
to render justice to all who may
come before me in my new posi-
ton"
Mrs. Garrett is evidently woman
of advanced education. Being a prac-
ticed penman, or rather penwoman,
she will keep her own dockets, and,
possessing some knowledge of legal
forms, she will use that knowledge
to acquire more. A number of cases,
small but important to the litigants,
have already been continued from
the docket of the retiring justice to
that over which Justice Garrett will
preside, and it is apparent she will
have the opportunity very frequently
to bring into play any of Portia s
qualities she may possess.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15

chatelaine equipped with a safety hook and
fashioned of steel beads, with mounting of
oXiGized silver No. is of suede in a deep
shade of gray, with establishment in the
form of steel beads in fanciful design. The
next bag is an ordinary type of chatelaine
in the finest grade of seal with gun metal
mounting while the last bag in the group
is of black velvet with silver mounting,
just the sort of bag to carry with the velvet
costumes that are so fashionable at the
present time There are bags and bags
and the woman who does not carry wrist
bag or chatelaine these days is an excep-
ton. for these modish little receptacles
into which are crowded purse. handker-
chief and the multiplicity of belongings
which the average woman takes along on
a shopping or visiting trip, admirably fill
the place Of the discarded pocket.-Breok-
lyn Eagle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15
A Popular Calendar.

The popular calendar issued every year
by the North-W estern Line Omaha Road)
is now ready for distribution. This is with
out doubt the most useful calendar issued,
and will be found in more business houses
and homes than any other. 1t is distinct
lively a calendar for the "busy business
has nice silk cord for hanging and runs a
week to the page. The figures are two
inches in height and may be easily seen the
length of large room. Copies of this very
useful calendar will be sent postpaid to any
address in the United States or Canada on
receipt of 10 cents to cover postage and
wrapping, by T. w. Teasdale, Gszi'. P2S-
senger Agent, st. Paul, MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15
HOW 1T TURNED OUT.

It's funny when you stop to think how
ODDLY things turn out;
How different to what you might expect;
Concerning matters where you thought
there was no room for doubt.
Especially the girl that you select.
I've got one and she loves me and l love
her, too, although
She isn't what thought she ought to be;
! wouldn't have believed it one time, but
now l know,
That, after all, she's just the girl for me.
My idea was wiI!owy and dreamy blue
eyed blonde.
Whose voice would steep my senses in
Delight
thought she'd sing divinely. for of music
l am fond
cantatrice 1 reckoned would be right.
Her mouth would be rosebud, ever drop
ping pearls of sound
My own girls mouth is quite a sight to
see;
She's dark and energetic, and hates music,
but I've found
That, after all, she's just the girl for me.
The woman that I yearned for had little
Grecian nose,
A figure like a Venus in the foam;
Her skin was alabaster nicely tinted with
the rose;
wanted her to ornament my home.
The girl that 1 have settled on is not so
much for looks,
But, on the whole, were likely to agree,
You'd really think you were in luck to
eat the things she cooks;
Yes, after all, she's just the girl for me.
Chicago Daily News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15

century and has figured prominently
in French history. During her resi-
dence in Paris this American woman,
as a leader of the Faubourg Saint
German, has enjoyed peculiar prom
inence. In the first place she is ia
nous for her beauty, but back of her
loveliness she has an abundance of
originality. She is active in both So
cisl and charitable affairs. She is
chi!dless.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15
Not Her Name.

1.-THE trouble with you,'' the doctor
said after examining the young man,
''seems to be that something is the
matter with your heart"
with my hearth"
Eyes. To give it name, it is an
gina pectoris."
you'll have to guess again, doctor, .
said the young man. THAT isn't her
name at aI."-Chicago Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15
Real BAD.

Redd-I hear you have been out on
the links with your Philadelphia
friend.
Greene-Yes, the Quaker.
Did he surprise you any?"
= should say he did! Whenever he
missed the ball he stamped his foot
and said: You perverse thing!' -
Nonkers Statesman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15

Miss Sarah McGahan, No. 1877 80 street,
Albany, N. Y, writes:
"A few months ago / suffered with n Sc
we're attack Of influenza, which nothing
seemed to relieve My hearing became bad,
my eyes became irritated and feverish.
tasted good. ] took PERUNA and within
two weeks I was perfectly well."-Sarah
McGahan.
If you do not derive prompt and sat
isfactory results from the use of Pc
runa write at once to DR.. Hartman,
giving full statement of your case,
and he will be glad to give you his val
liable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, 0.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15
Stran e.

Hicks-I didn't know you had gone
in for literary work.
Gussie-Me? How?
Jockey told me you collaborated
with him on that character sketch
of his about the chappie who contin-
ually says Bah Joven"
"Oh, come now, bah Jove! Iassuah
you L had nothing to do with it.
Stwange of him to tell you that, bah
Jove! "-Catholic Standard and Times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15
PARISIANS LIKE HER.
Duchess de la RochefOucauId, Ozse
e. Washington Belle, Now a
Leader of the FaubOurG.

Matte Elizabeth Mitchell, daugh-
ter of Senator Mitchell, of Oregon,
was married to Francois Alfred Cas-
ton de la Rochefoucauld, duke de la
Rochefoucauld, duke de Liancourt,
duke d'Anville and prince de MARCH,
lac, about ten years ago. Her hus-
band is head of the first branch of
the large house of la Rochefoucauld,
which was founded in the eleventh
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15
Practical Use of Automobile.

There is a man in SpFingvale Me,
who has got an automobile win a
wood-sawing machine attached, with
which he travels from house to houss
saving the wood for those who cary
to employ him,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15
The Golden SQUARE.

Something of interest about the wealth
in oil, gas and mineral lands in Southwest
Missouri, Southeast Kansas and Indian
Territory, traversed by the M. X. q L Ry;
Gen1 Pass. Agent, M. X. & 7. Ry, l0l
Wainwright Bldg. st. Louis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15
Z nm zee gela ry.

the man in the chair, and, passing his
hand over his chin investigatingly, leaned
forward and said:
Shall l go over the chin again?'
mo, thanks" replied the customer,
cheerfully. Il think | can remember
everything you said."-N. Y. Times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15
Only Car Fare,

Proprietor (who has been looking over
the accounts)-Mr. Waddle, do you ever
take any money out of the cash drawer?
Salesman occasionally take out car
fare.
Him, him! Do you live in San Fran
cisco or Sitka ?"-Boston Transcript.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15

Eyes, father, when 1 graduate l am go
ing to follow my literary bent and write
for money"
Humph, John; you ought to be sue
cessful. That's all you did the four years
you spent in college. Penn Punch Bowl.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infalli-
Samuel, Ocean Grove, n J., Feb. II, 1900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15

To give his coachman and horses
n rest, the bishop of Rochester now
uses motorcar to get about his
diocese on Sundays.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15
baths Made of Glass.

Glass is being used in the manu-
facture of bathtubs. The glass is about
three inches thick, and annealed to
make the tub durable. The effect is
clean and beautiful. The idea is a
German one, and is rapidly gaining IA
vor in this country.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15

Never take your troubles to bed with you.
United Presbyterian.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15

1t is more difficult for man to behave
well in prosperity than adversely Roche
foucauld
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15
A Little Toilet Hint,

A slice of ripe cucumber rubbed over
the face is cleansing, and is excel
lent for the skin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15

At Festiniog, North Wales, the guar
dams have subscribed to provide a
piano for their workhouse.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15
stops the Cough

and works off the cold. Laxative Bromc
Quinine Tablets. Price % cents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15

The rolling stone gathers no moss, but it
acquires certain polish.-JudGe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15

Iowa Farms ST Per Acre Cash,
bal. 5zcrop till paid. B1ulhall, Sioux City, Ia.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15

It is often better not to see an insult than
to avenge it.-Seneca.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15

Go to the anatomist for inside informa
tion.-Chicago Daily News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15
MISS. SARA McGAHAN.

and you can imagine how glad felt when
1t began to relieve me in Il very short time.
In less than two weeks / was completely
cured. "-Sibyl A. Hadley.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15

Mrs. M J. Brink, No. $40 Michigan ave-
nue.. ST. Joseph, Mich, writes:
This past winter curing the wet and cold
weather l caught a sudden and severe cold,
which developed a catarrhal condition
through my entire system, and so affected
my general health that l was completely
broken down, and became nervous'and hys-
terical and unfit to supervise my home. My
his medicine did me no good Reading of
PERUNA 1 decided to try it. After had
taken but three bottles I found myself in
fine health."-Mrs. M. J. Brink.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15

Miss Elizabeth Uber, No. 81 Bassett
street, Albany, N. Y, writes: !,
II have always dreaded unsettled
weather because of my extreme liability
to catch cold, when a catarrhal trouble
would quickly develop through my en-
tire system, which it would take weeks
to drive away. / am thankful TO say
that since / have taken PERUNA 90
not have any reason to dread this any
more. If l have been at all exposed to
the damp, wet or cold weather, | take
a dose or two of PERUNA, an6it throws
nut any hint of sickness from my system.
Miss Elizabeth Uber.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15

the first symptoms of catching cold
he should at once begin the use of
Peruna according to directions on
the bottle, and the cold is sure to
pass away without leaving any bad
effects.
Unless this is done the cold is al
most sure to end in the second stage
of catarrh, which is making so
many lives miserable. If Peruna
was taken every time one has cold
or cough, chronic catarrh would be
practically an unknown disease.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-15

sibyl A. Hadley, 26 Main street. Hunting
ton, Ind, writes: Last winter after get
ting my feet wet I began to cough, which
gradually grew worse until my throat was
sore and raw. Ordinary remedies did not
help me and cough remedies nauseated me
Reading an advertisement of what Pc
RUNA could do, decided to try bottle,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-30
A GREAT MONEY GARNER
EXCELLENT ANNUAL REPORT OF
THE PITTsBURG Il LAKE ERIE.
Veteran Passenger OmciaI Fatally III
Gould Interest seeking New
Route to the Pacific Coast.

The annual meeting of the Pittsburg &
Lake Erie Company was held in the COM
pany's building at Pittsburg on wednes-
day. The total earnings for the fiscal year
1902 were s10.O9S 1859: net earnings. $685.
41.56; increase in expenses. including new
equipment, sl.604, 1851. The freight earn
ings for the year were $3.50. 647.2s: passen-
ger earnings. s1,792.S0; mail and express.
S6S676.22; from all other sources, s4S. $50. 81.
The figures are certainly complimentary to
the operating freight and passenger depart
ments. There is not another railroad in the
United States the earnings of which ap-
proach those of the Pittsburg & Lake Erie
per mile. The report Of Chief Engineer
j. A. Atwood shows that during 1902 ninety
miles of new track were constructed, con-
sisting of double track on a portion of the
line, and third and fourth tracks for quite
distance. AS predicted. w. A. Terry was
elected general freight agent. vice F. A.
Dean. deceased. Mr.. Terry. when but eleven
years Of age, acquired a knowledge Of
telegraphy at Jasper. Mich. His first en-
ployment was on the Canada Southern, sub
sequently the Fort Wayne & Jackson.
now part of the Lake Shore. On leaving
that road he entered the service of the
Cleveland g. Marietta In the capacity of
train dispatcher, returning to Marietta as
ticket agent. In 1890 he went to Pittsburg
as commercial agent of the Wheeling Sc
Lake Erie His ability attracted the at
tention of A. III. Mcleod, freight traffic
manager of the Cincinnati. Hamilton &.
Dayton, and he was appointed commercial
agent for the c., III. & d. in 1895. In 1897
he accepted the position of assistant gen
eral freight agent of the Pittsburs & Lake
Erie.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-30

To the Editor OF the Indianapolis Journal:
Governor Durbin, in his message to the
Legislature, recommended the enactment of
some more stringent law regarding the
carrying of reviewers. This is a very i'm
portant matter, taking into consideration
the number of accidental shootings, and
not infrequently murder, because some
bully happened to have his revolver"
handy. Indiana is no longer a 'backwoods
for any man to go armed; besides a great
deal of trouble and mischief can be traced
directly TO the foolish and cowardly habit
of carrying a revolver. A loaded revolver
is of but little use in the way of protection,
and ii is safe to say that very large per
cent. of those who carry them have moth
ing but themselves to protect-a commodity
no one wants. The man who walks the
streets with a loaded revolver concealed
on his person is certainly dangerous: and,
IL such a one is not dangerous. for what
purpose does he carry the revolver? The
police courts of all cities will show that
those who carry revolvers get into trouble
much more frequently than those who do
not consider ii necessary to carry them
There is law at present on the statute
books making it punishable by fine to
carry a revolver, but the law is. in a meas
ure. a dead letter. The law should be so
framed as to make IL exceedingly diff
cult to purchase revolver. If the law
would prevent thieves and hghwaymen
from purchasing or carrying revolvers law
abiding men would have no occasion to do
acted an excellent law bearing on this sub
ject-sa law this State would do we'll to
copy. w. w. VAN DYKE.
INDIANAPOLIS Jan o.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-30
Higher Court Decisions.

The Appellate Court yesterday held that
a contract by which the commissioners of
Parke county agreed to pay tax ferrets a
sum equal to half of all taxes paid on con-
cealed or omitted property was not illegal
nor void, and that taxpayer could not
successfully dispute an allowance of such
amount from the county treasury for SER
vices performed under the contract.
The Supreme Court reversed a judgment
of the Miami Court for the balance OF a
$3.50 attorney fee earned by William Now
bray. The higher court held that when an
attorney accepts an appointment by the
court to defend n poor person charged with
crime. he is chargeable with notice of the
amount of money available 10 pay for his
services. and If the County Council refuses
to increase the appropriation he cannot re-
cover any more than the sum already ap-
propriated. whatever his services may be
worth. When Mowbray defended prisoner
there was a balance of s45 remaining OF the
500 appropriated by the council 10 pay at
torney's fees. He received the S45 and re-
covered judgment for sos, but the Supreme
Court says the county cannot pay the
amount as there was no money in the fund
to pay the judgment.