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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-05-17
Many Die of Cholera.

Sidney, N. S. W.-During the voy-
age of the Steamer Faukla from India
to Suva, Fiji islands, 124 coolies were
taken sick with cholera and 81 died.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-05-17
And THEY'RE Not.

Mrs. Jawback-You'll never succeed
in politics. You're neither Webster
nor Blaine.
Mr.. Jawback-No, but, by Gum, I'm
alive!-C Cleveland Leader.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-05-17
Florida Water Kills Indians.

Rosethorn, Sask. - Two more Ia
dams dead and six in serious
condition. This is the latest re-
velopment in the Florida water trag-
edy on the Duck Lake Indian reserva-
ton
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-05-17
Wisconsin Preacher Dies.

GAINESVILLE, Wis.-Rev Henry SeweIl,
for 81 consecutive years Methodist
preacher, died Thursday at Evansville,
Wis. He was 70 years old.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-05-17
SUMMARY OF A
WEEKS EVENTS
MOST IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS
AT HOME TOLD IN CON-
DENsED FORM.
LATE FOREIGN DISPATCHES

Interesting Items of News Gathered
from All Parts of the Globe and
Outlined in the Briefest Manner
Possible
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-08-08
GOOD BATHING RULES.
That Much Misunderstood Eracer the
Cold Bath.

In a suggestive article CH bathing,
q doctor in the New York Evening
Telegram gives some hints which
should never be forgotten, and
which are Of interest to those who
have long known them as we'll as to
those who have not. Here are a
few excerpts:
Should one feel chilled after a cold
bath and the following hard rub,
that person must realize that cold
baths are bad.
There is really no way l a sug-
gest that a person can tell whether
or not cold baths are good for them,
except by the glow and bodily
warmth that should follow. l think
if the finger nails look blue and the
body is covered with ~gooseaesh after
the bath that it is too strenuous"
says the physician.
LAS to the method of taking baths,
I believe that a needle. shower or
sponge bath is best, for few are
strong enough to stand a plunge, and
as to sitting or lying in a tub of cold
water, l would say unhesitatingly
that it is unWise, for it takes too
much animal heat and results in 4
loss of energy that is unnecessary.
Frequently those who are not strong
enough to take a cold water bath
as it from the spigot will find
it immensely beneficial when a bag
of salt is placed in the tub; or by
taking the chill off with the addition
of warm water, the bath will still be
practically cold, for the temperature
will be much cooler thar the body.
Gold baths should, as a rule, be
taken only in the morning directly
after rising, unless a person is very
warm n wants a cold tub on a hot
day, or, in a few cases of extreme ia
tigue. When very warm l would sug-
gest that the individual wait until
the perspiration was entirely dried
on the body before getting into the
water. For the shock to h nerves
and the rapidity with which the blood
is drawn to the surface of the skin
Dy LU0 COlQ Is uOL SOou. IAC ooAiS
rule applies to salt water bathing.
And many persons who jump into
the surf when very warm and COW
cred with perspiration often wonder
why they feel nauseated after they
have been in a few minutes.
Zone of the most refreshing baths
I have ever taken is a combination OF
a cup full of cider vinegar and cold
water. If it is not too cold I would
suggest lying in it from five to ten
minutes, when particularly fat!gued,
for the reaction is remarkable.
There is this to be guarded
against in cold water bathing, that
it is not to be done unless the person
is physically fit, never when the
thought of the cold on the body
brings a shiver, or if one feels weak.
At such times a bath in tepid water
will be far better, and will have no
BAD results, as the cold n might
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-08-08
COOL UNDER TRYING CIRCUM-
STANCES.

Seymour Harris Of MorrisvilIe vas
recently attacked by a bull in Elmer
Ryder's barnyard, and nothing but
Mr.. Harris's GOODNESS saved him from
a horrible DEATH He was hit square
in front by the animal, his body for
~tunately between the horns, and
knocked flat upon his back into q
fetid pool of the yard The bull
stood for a time over him and went
through all of the motions of goring
a victim, but Mr. Harris had the self
control to lie perfectly still as if dead,
and this act doubtless saved his life.
Beyond resulting lameness and I'M
avoidable effects of the shock, NJ.
Harris was uninjured.-St. Adams
Messenger.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-08-08

When the twilight shadows softly fall
Across the fading light,
And vesper bells in music call
The heralds of the night
O. hour that breathes of ~eace and
roa+ -
To those who sadly roam,
Hour that is the dearest, sweetest,
best,
When evening brings us home.
Forgot the trials of the day,
The toll, the grief, the care
All seem to fade at unset ray,
The world grows bright and fair;
And vet the shadow deeper falls,
And weary wanderers roam;
But through the gloom a loved voice
calls,
When evening brings us home.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-08-08
New Facts About Pompeif.

What was the precise date Of the
destruction of Pompeii? In an I'M
commonly interesting article in the
current Harper's Weekly, Professor
Rodolfo L%anciana, DEL, LID,
Ph.D., Professor Of Ancient Topog-
raphy at the University of Rome, ans
wers this question in a decisive and
authoritative n Whether the
great eruption Of 10 A, D. occurred in
summer or in the autumn Of hat year
has long been a moot question among
scientists. Many facts that have been
brought t, light in the work Of ex-
cavation have been variously IN
terpreted, but no entirely convincing
conclusion had been reached. The be-
lief that the disaster occurred in the
autumn has now, however, been made
4 certainty, says Professor Lanciana,
by the discovery o. the impression,
in the soft ashes, OF the trunk,
branches, leaves. and berries OF the
Taurus nohilis. The presence OF the
berries. whic:1 Gems to- maturity in
the autumn, solves forever, ne SAYS,
the question about the precise Gate OF
tie destruction CT PomDeii. Other
arguments which he brings TO bear
upOn this conclusion are the dlscov-
cry OF the fact that the eruption oc-
CURED at the same time as the con-
summation Of certain natural pro
cesses-such as olives freshly dipped
in Oil, pllns already dried, chest2uts
in considerable quantities, and wine
newly made-which belonged to the
autumn season. Professor Lancia-a's
article is accompanied by some re-
markable photographs Of ~reproduc.
tons of bodies found in the ruins CT
Pompeii, which throw much new light
| upon the facts CT the catastrophe.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-08-08
Rubber.

The worlds supply Of rubber IS
now only a little less than 10000 tons
annually. The United States takes
about one-half Of the total output.
Ten years ago this country imported
about 81 O. 900 pounds, valued at
SIS, 600, 900; last year 100000
pounds valued at $4,000, 900. Ten
years ago rubber was worth about IS
cents a pound; to-day it brings about
Is cents a pound.
South America and Africa are the
principal sources of supply, although
an appreciate quantity is obtained
from other lands. The demand for the
material arises in large part from It's
special suitability for electrical 1nsula-
ton. Within recent years a new n
ever Increasing use for it has appeared
In the demand for rubber tires for
vehicles, notably automobiles. AS yet
cultivated rubber is a comparatively
small factor in the total supply, n
it is probable that for many years
the world must depend mainly upon
the crude methods of the natives OF
the rubber districts.
Railway extension in Africa and
South America will open new regions
to the industry, but it is doubtful II
even then supply will keep pace with
the need. No substitute has yet beer
found, but a possibility has appeared
in the guayule plant, with which Am
| erican capital is now experiencing IN
Mexico.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-08-08

And tagging feet quick onward press
To meet those {. the door,
Where. love in answering caress,
Waits loyal evermore.
Most blessed hour of all the day
10 those who toll and roam.
Love is the star that lights our way
When evening brings us home.
Ard if it be that no one waits
In earthly homes to greet,
There is a home beyond the gates
Where all who love shall meet;
SO we may say in truth Away
10 those who sadly roam;
Each heart will find it's own some
day,
When evening brings us home.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-08-08

four miles OF the lake to the hotel
and a gang Of men were sent up IN
an electric launch to get the bear
down the mountain and into a boat
to be towed back. The bear was
about five years old and tipped the
scales at $50 pounds. Its paws mea-
sured 7 inches across.
George H. Daniels of the New York
Central Railroad, who is at his sum-
mer cottage, saw the bear and sad
it was one of the largest he had ever
seen taken in the vicinity.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-08-08
OUTDOOR LIFE
Will Not Offset the Ill Effects OF
Coffee When One Cannot Digest 1t.
A farmer says:

eft was not from liquor or tobacco
that for ten years or more l suffered
from dyspepsia and stomach trouble:
they were caused by the use of cof-
fee until | got so bad l had to give
up coffee entirely and almost give up
eating. There were times when l
could eat only boiled milk and bread
and when I went to the field to work
/ had to take 0 bread and butter
along to give me strength.
Il doctored with doctors and took
almost everything I could get for my
stomach in the way Of medicine, but
If I got any better it only lasted i
walking skeleton.
"One day I read an ad. for Postum
and told my wife would try it, and
as to the following facts I will make
AFFIDAVIT before any Judge:
Il exit coffee entirely and used
Postum in its place. I have regained
my health entirely and can eat any
thing that is cooked t eat. I have
Increased in weight until now I
weigh nor tn2n ! cvcr did; I have
rot taken any medicine for my tom-
'ci! since I began using Postum.
Why. i Dcliaya Postum Will almost
digest AL iron wedge.
My family would stick to coffee
a. FIRST, but they saw the effects it
had on me and when they were feel
ing bad thew began to use Postum,
n at q time, until nov we all use
Postum Name give by Postum
Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Ten days trial of Postum in place
OF coffee proves the truth, and easy
and pleasant way. There's a rea-
SON.
Look in pkes, for a copy of the
famous little book, THE Road to
Wellyille."
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-08-08
SWAN 80 MILES IN IT HOURS

Through the capsizing Of a beat &C.
cup1ed by Edward Devauchelle, a
half white, and three native compar-
ions off Maui Island, Hawaii, the three
natives were drowned After SWIM
ming for seventeen hours and cover
ing thirty miles, Devauchelle reached
a rock, on which he slept all day.
Next day he took a further swim OF
two miles and landed at Molokai. One
of the natives accompanied Devau-
chelle for sixteen hours and then sank
exhausted.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-08-08
Would Not Offend the Susceptibilities
of The .IananeSa.

In q 1-eent speech, NJ. - don, FRI
rliar of New Zealand, said ne hat 40
desire to offend in any way the ma
tional susceptibilities of the Japanese,
but New Zealand's racial purity must
be preserved, and this could only be
done by preventing Asiatics, whether
subjects of King Edward Or of the MI
kado, from coming into the colony in
such numbers as to constitute a real
menace.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-08-08
BOTS KILL BLACK BEAC.

Hubert Stevens, Is, and Paul Ste
yens, is years Of age, sons of George
A. Stevens, proprietor Of the Stevens
House at Lake Placid, n. Y, trapped
and killed at the foot Of Mount White
face n Of the largest black bears
that has been taken i'll the Adiron-
dacNs this season. The boys had al
ready taken two small bears Oh
Mount Nhiteface this season and a
few days ago, discovering tracks OF
day afternoon, in company with john
Ormshy, a guide Of this place, paid
it a visit. They were a5tonished to
6rd tlrashing about in the bushes
had ever seer caught by one foot in
the trap. The bear was you1~ aon
full Of fight. It's desire to fight was
increased by pain from the self IN
fiicted wound Where it Cad bitten its
foot in an attempt 10 Ge1 away.
Hubert Stevens was the only one
OF the party armed, and ne, watching
his chance, aimed a. the beast ana
pulled the trigger Of the light So
calibre rifle he .arried. The @Nel!
missed fire and at the same instant
the youthful hunters foot slipped.
The bear lunged and it was only by
quick work that 5teyens managed To
get beyond it's reach. In an instant
he was up. Once more the bear
lunged. Young Stevens pulled the
trigger and the ball found a vital spot
Just behind the ear. SCATTERING tie
beasts Backbone.
Paul Stevens rowed back down AZ
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-08-08

There may be something criminal
in the act of patting a man on the
back when he is already going down
hill. So. 29-'0G.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-08-08

Scotchmen are SLOW. In the noble
task of getting rid of his money, 1t
V occurred to Mr.. Carnegie to
lend it to the C29".
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-08-08

A Zionist society of young girls
has been organized in Brooklyn. N.
Y.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-08-08
RAT FIGHTS MAN.

Yves W. Taylor. proprietor OF the
West Broadway restaurant, near He's
ter's grocery, is suffering from a
wound Oh the hand caused by beinS
bitten by a rat during a battle We@-
nesday night in the sleeping apart
mcnL at the rear Of his restaurant.
Nj. Taylor and his clerk, ]. P. Cook,
had retired about II O'Clock, and II
was only a few moments until the fun
was on in dead earnest. Mr.. Taylor
has two net white rats which he keeps
in a screened box in the restaurant
department. The gray or house ~"5
mad come to make acquaintance WITH
the white pets and made things I'm
until Mr.. Taylor arrived on the scene
with a butcher knife in his hand. He
made an effort to deal death to the
big rat of the visitors with the knife.
but was met with serious objection.
The rat grabbed his hand and the
teeth pierced entirely through a ooT-
ton of his hand. The injury was
quite painful, and MI. Taylor has
since been busy with turpentine and
liniment.-Mayfeld (Ky.), Messenger.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-08-08
BATTLE FOR LIFE WITH BULL.

EAlILE FUR LIFE With BULL.
In a bare handed fight with a mad
bull Nile Latta, d young ranchman Of
Valentine, Neb., succeeded in killing
the beast after his horse had been
fatally gored.
Latta interfered to separate the en-
ragged animal from another bull with
which it was engaged in battle royal.
He tried to drive it home, but instead
it ran for a lake nearby. Latta follow
ed it into the water, where it charged
and gored the horse, hurting it some
distance.
Iatta returned to the fight, Selling
the bull by the tail. Finally he sue
ceeded in climbing it's back and work
cd himself astride the animals neck.
A desperate struggle followed. Latta
kept his feet securely locked under
the beasts neck and went to the bot
toa several Inn e3 ne the, bull nlunye!
In it1 efforts to dislossN him.
Watching his chance, he succeeded
in forcing the bulls head under the
water while it was gasping for air
Il held it there until it was
drowned.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-18

privilege OF reaching flag rank, it is only
just to them that we should place their
highest officers on a plane of equal rank
with their colleagues Of other nations
with whom they are so frequently brought
in official contact.
II the proposed plan of promotion ia car
ried out, it will, as compared with existing
law, make a saving of more han IS, 900, 900
during the next seven years. The principal
part of this saving is made by stopping the
voluntary retirement of young Lieutenant
Commanders with the rank and pay Of
Commanders upon the retired list.
l an firmly of the opinion that unless
the present condition Of the higher commits
stoned personnel is rectified by judicious
legislation the future of our naNv will be
gravely compromised.
i forward herewith a letter or the Score
tary of the Navy enclosing duplicate drafts
of the proposed bill. / also forward a copy
of the report of the Personnel Board of the
navy. THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
! II WHITE House, Dec. II, 1906.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-18
DEWEY AGREES WITH ROOSEVELT
The Admiral Strongly ndOrses the Mes
sage Regarding the Navy.

WASHINGTON. Dec. I7.-Admiral Dewey,
in a personal interview to-day, expressed
deep concern over the existing condition
Of the commissioned personnel Of the line
of the navy and his qualification over the
Presidents strong special message on the
subject. The Admiral said that under our
present system all our officers are passed
through the several grades until they finally
reach that OF Rear Admiral, the consequence
being that officers are commissioned COM
manders at the age of so, Captains at IS,
Rear Admirals at 90 and are placed on the
retired list at 81.
Under the present system, as a rule,
Captains and Admirals are so old when
they reach these grades and serve such
short times in their grades that they cannot
possibly obtain the experience that ls es-
sential to the full development Of their
skill and efficiency. The Naval Academy
supplies the navy with splendidly equipped
young officers, unsurpassed by any in the
world, and it is the aul of our system of
promotion that they are not developed
into unexcelled Captains and flag officers.
We a a most intelligent and efficient
enlisted personnel. They can shoot straight
and quick INT can be depended upon in
the hour of need to thoroughly do their
part, but in a fleet action between battle
ships a skilled Admiral, with experienced
Captains under him. will soon obtain the
advantage Of position and will win the
fight by superior tactical experience and
skill.
Admirals and Captains are not born any
more than skilled chess players are born.
A fight betw cen two modern fleets. with
high speed battleships for chess men and
the ocean for a board, is a most dramatic
and intensely interesting game, upon which
the fate Of two nations may depend. There
ia no time for study, each player must be
thoroughly prepared and experienced. each
move must be made instantly without
hesitation, and a single mistake will lose
the game. This marine chess game has
been recently played in the sea of Japan.
Admiral Togo, a thoroughly trained and
experienced flag officer, with skilful and
experienced Captains under him, handled
his fleet with consummate skill and won
in less time han il takes TO tell the story.
@Let us look facts squarely in the face"
said Admiral Dewey, %and not follow the
example of the ostrich and bury our heads
in the sand. The people wan an efficient
navy and they spend a hundred millions a
year to have il, and | affirm solemnly and
without reservation that the enactment
of the excellent report of the personnel
board into law, by which the Government
would save about 81, 900, 600 each year,
and which would retain our most efficient
officers on the ~seagoing list and cause them
to reach the grade OF Cap ain at 4s and
Rear Admiral at So, IL vitality necessary
TO the fighting efficiency of the navy. The
Executive Department OF the Government
has submitted the facts and the remedy 10
Congress, and il il to be devoutly hoped
that our law makers, who alone can remedy
the evil, will take immediate action"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-18
TILLMAN'S BILL INDORSED.
House Committee to Report Measure to
Prevent Banks From Giving to Party

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE House Com
mittee on Election of the President, Vice
President and Representatives in Congress
to-day by a unanimous vote authorized a ia
vorable report on the Tillman bill to prevent
national banks and other corporations au-
thorized by Congress from contributing to
any election campaign fund n corporations
generally from contributing to any fund to
aid in the election Of any candidate for Con-
gress, Presidential elector or members of
State Legislature entitled to vote for a
United States Senator.
The committee amended the original
measure so as to impose imprisonment upon
the directors of an offending corporation.
The committee also agreed to favorably
report the bill to place the Secretary Of
Agriculture and the Secretary of Commerce
and Labor in line of Presidential succession.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-18
PROMOTIONS In The NAVY.
THE PRESIDENT URGES A MORE
SPEEDY METHOD.
special Message 20 Congress in which lie
recommends the Passage OF the Bin
Prepared by the Board or Linz Onicers
or the Navy Appointed by the secretary.

II Dec. 1.-THE President
sent to Congress to-day a message urging
legislation by which line officers OF the
army and navy may be advanced more
rapidly. 1t follows:
To the Senate and House of Representatives.;
In my last three annualimessages | have
invited the attention of the Congress to
the urgent necessity OF such legislation as
will cause officers OF the line OF the navy
TO reach the grades of Captain and REAR
Admiral at less advanced ages and Will
give them more experience and training
In the important duties of those grades.
Under the present archaic system OF pro-
motion, without parallel IN the navy OF any
other first class Power, Captains are COM
missioned at the average z Of SO and
Rear Admirals at the average of 60. This
system iskthe result OF a lon continued
pre- in favor of a method OF promotion
by which all L~ieutenants In order OF seniority
PASS through the several grades until they
eventually become Rear Admirals, a method
which sacrifices the good OF the service to
the interest of individual ~mediocrity. As a
direct consequence Of the existing method
naval officers obtain more than ample
service in subordinate positions, but have
a limited and inadequate experience as
Ga ntains in command of battleships and as
flag officers in charge OF fleets and squad
rons: that is, in the very positions OF great.
est responsibility, where experience, skill
Anu lllLldJlNC III III
Moreover, they attain the position OF a nag
officer but a few months before they reach
the retiring age and have no opportunity
70 perfect themselves in the important
duties Of the high commands pertaining to
such rank.
History, modern and ancient, has in
variably shown that IN efficient personnel
ia the greatest factor toward an effective
navy. No matter how well equipped in
other respects a navy may be, though its
! fleet may be composed Of powerful, high
speed : battleships, manPuvred by com
plicated tactics based upon the latest
development Of naval science, yet it Is
mirals and Captains who lack experience
in their duties and who are hampered by
long deprivation Of independent action
and responsibility. To oppose such a feet
! 10 one equally good, led by. officers, more
active and more experienced in their duties,
is q. invite disaster. .
The following table gives the ages Of
the youngest captains and flag officers,
with the average wears in grade, II the
navies of Great Britain, France, Germany,
Japan and the United States.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-18
nominations by the President.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE President
sent the following nominations to the Sem
ate to-day:
To be Collectors OF Customs-A. Tincola
Dryden Of Maryland. for Eastern District OF
Maryland; J. Rice Winchell OF Connecticut,
for District of New Haven; John W. Howell
of Florida. for District of F%ernandina: Fred
c. Cubberly Of Florida for District of saint
Marks.
Postmasters-New York, John J .Raines, Jr,
at C~anandaigua; Homer z. Snyder at Victor.
New J~ersey-John W. DoolinR at Clayton.
william c. Fink at Hudson Heights.
Rhode Island-Albest c.. Linders at New
nork.