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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-24
To Give Statue of Washington.

Buenos Ayres, Argentina.-Theg gov
eminent is advised by the Argentina
consul at New York that merchants in
the United States having interests in
Argentina wish to present to the mu-
nicipality of Buenos Ayres statue of
WaShin gton
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-24
Grandson of Sheriff Fielding Dies.

Racine.-John Roche Fielding, eight
year old son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Fielding of Derby, Conn, died at his
parents home in that city on Jan. IL
of diabetes. He was a grandson of
the late Representative Roche of Wal
lingford, and of the late Sheriff James
Fielding of Racine, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-24
Thief Robs a Blind Man.

Manitowoc.--Joseph Langekamp, a
blind man who follows the vocation
of piano tuner throughout the north
west, was robbed of his purse contain
ing 5000 while at Two Rivers on col
lecting tour.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-24
Butterfly Rauanes Forests.

Vienna.-The dreaded nun butterfly
is appearing everywhere in Bohemia,
threatening the devastation of the
forests. The woods of Saxony and
SILICA are also threatened. The min
istry of agriculture has appointed a
commission of investigation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-24
Minemorkers Are lEnioined,

Springfield, Ill.-A perpetual injunc-
ton was granted to the Ziegler Coal
company of Ziegler by Judge Humph-
rey against the officials of the Illinois
United Mineworkers and members of
the organization.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-24
Madrid Paner Raises Row.

Madrid.-An article in the Tralia
couched in offensive terms to Castil-
ian women led to hostile demonstra-
ton. Copies of the paper were burned
and several shots fired. The issue of
the paper was confiscated.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-24
Two Fires in Same House.

Prescott. home of Charles l..
Harnsberger, two miles north Of this
city, was visited by two fires. The
first was apparently extinguished
without difficulty, but the second end
ed in the destruction of the house and
all the kitchen furniture, the death of
5000 worth of bees, which were in the
cellar, and the driving out of the fam
i1v
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-24
Fond du Lac Prosperous.

Fond du Lac This town has So
manufacturing plants, which have a
capital of over 100000 invested.
The returns from the figures given
out show they are paying nearly IA
per cent on the investment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-24
Horse killed in Runaway.

Woodland.-While nearing home
after meeting the daughters of J. w.
Martin and Mrs. A. w. Lehman at the
local station, a team driven by c. Joss
ran away, killing one horse instantly.
The occupants escaped injury.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-24
u Of !. viii Ask for 80 eoo ono

Urbana, Ill.-An appropriation of
S2,600,000 will be asked from the legis-
lature by the University of Illinois. Of
this sum, S1,6O0.O00 is for running ex-
penses and the remaining $1,000, 900
for new buildings.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-24
Italian Slabs Conductor.

Marinette-Conduct Pat Hewitt
Of the Wisconsin and Michigan rail
way was stabbed and seriously injured
by an Italian, Joe Mefrelli, while col
lecting fares out of Peshtigo. Merrelli
was arrested at Peshtigo.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-24
Railways Short of Fuel.

Portland, Ore.-Railroads are prac-
tically at a standstill in Oregon and
Washington because of the inability
of the companies to obtain fuel for To-
comOtiyeS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-24
Canadians Hosts of Root.

Ottawa, Ont.-There was a dinner
honor of Secretary of State Root, Mrs
Root and Miss Root Sir Wilfrid Lau-
rier was one of the party.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-24
New Munster Church Burned.

Burlington.-The st. Alphons Cath
olic church at New Munster was par
TALLY destroyed by fire. 1t is thought
the fire originated from an overheated
furnace fae. The loss is about $10,-
900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-24
Mother Kills Child and Self.

Oshkosh.-Mrs. Albert Martin jump
ed into a cistern with her two months
old babe at Nekimi, and both were
drowned. Both were i'll.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-24
Bio investments in Mines.

Racine.-It is estimated that Racine
capitalists have invested from $4,000
to $4,000 In the zinc and lead mines
of Wisconsin during the last six
months
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-24
EaIIs 90 Feet to Death.

Charles Nelson was killed in the
mill yards of the Ludington company
in a fall from a trestle TO the ice 30
feo4
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-24
Ttt 1.5~N5N

No. 80 in front of the day combina-
ton coach crashed into it and reduced
it to splinters. The coach caught fire
and a high wind from the southwest
famed the flames Inside of half an
hour many bodies were cremated
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-17
Boys Suits $1.5O.

Great bargain gathering of D. B. and Knickerbocker spring suits, smart light and dark gray mixtures and home spun, D. B. ages 8 to | 6, Knickerbocker ii to l6. $2.50 to $3.7s values.
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POSSIBLE ASSASSIN.
LincOIn's Bodyguard Tells of Mysteri-
 Ous Visitor to President.

In Harper's for June, Col. W. H. Crook, who was Lincoln's personal bodyguard, tells how mysterious stranger whom he believes to have been Surrat attempted to reach Presi- dent Lincoln at City Point.
 Not long before the final assault up- Ton Petersburg, says Col Crook, "a curious incident happened. A man came on board the River Queen and asked Captain Bradford if he could see the President. He was referred to me. MT. Lincoln instructed me not to ad- init anyone but General Grant or Ad- nliral Porter, so I told the man that the President was not to be seen. The visitor became very much excited. He said that he had rendered Mr. Lincoln valuable. services in Illinois during his campaign for the presidency and had spent large sums of money. He was in trouble; he must see the President. He protested that he was known to Mir. Lincoln personally. asked his name. At first he refused to give 1t, but fn- ally said that it was Smith and that he lived near MT. Lincolns home in Illinois.
 T went to the President and carried Smiths message. MT. Lincoln laugh ed at first. Smith is, of course, an up- common name Then he became seri- ous If what he says is true, would know him. But do not. The man is an imposter, and won't see him.
 T went back to Smith with the Presidents answer The. man was very much disturbed, and again begged. to be allowed to see him. When that fail ed he tried to bribe me to take him to MT. Linclon. ordered him to leave the boat at once, and when he delayed told him I would have him arrested if he did not. He turned to Captain Bradford and said deflantly, If Mr. Lincoln does not know me now, he will know me damned soon after he does see me. He went on shore, and the moment after he had crossed the gang plank he disappeared. I watch him, but could not see where he had gone.
 After the death of MT, Lincoln, ev- eryone was anxious to discover the ac-
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compliees of the murderer. I called at tention to this man Smith who had tried so hard to be admitted to Lin coln's presence at City Point. It was known that Surrat had been at City Point at that time, and I was request ed to visit Surrat and see if I could identify him as smith I went to court and Taddie went with me- I had seen Surrat before the war; we had lived in the same county in Maryland [ think Smith and Surrat were the same man. It was impossible, however, for me to be absolutely sure. For Smith was ragged and dirty and very much sunburnt he loked like a tramp. While Surrat, at the time I saw him, looked like a very sick man, pale and emaciated. In every other respect they looked alike. The difference in appear anee might easily have been brought about by circumstances or by a slight disguise. I shall alway believe that Ssaat was seeking an opportunity to assassinate the President at this time"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-17

sterdam." Inasmuch as 1t was taken from the Guerriere, it's history is traced thus: It was believed to have been suspended on some church or other religious institution in Holland and was obtained by the French dur ing the period of the Reformation, and became the ships bell of the Guerriere when that vessel was built for the French navy. The bell was on that vessel when she was captured by the British warship Blanche off the Fa- roe islands, just six years and one month to day prior to her destruc- ton by the Constitution.
 The historic bell remained on the Guerriere, and when a midshipmnn was sent from the Constitution to save everything from the ship removable
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-17

mill (the Butterfly MilD near Sayles- vile, R, l., and correspondence has been opened by the Daughters of the Revolution, since the government can not legally purchase it. to secure this famous relic of the Constitutions -Guer- riere fight.
 The relic mentioned is the old bell that was put on the British frigate Guerriere, when she was built by the French and was removed from her just before she was blown up on August 20, 1872, after her commander had sur rendered himself and crew to the con- mander of the Constitution following an engagement that lasted about forty minutes. This bell is said to be the twelfth oldest one in the world In the casting is this: Peter Ziest, 1260 Am
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-17
Shoes, Oxfords 79c.

About 100 pairs of women's misses and children's sizes, just broken lots, in tans, black and white canvas, Value up to SIPS. Al
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-17

dry at the Boston Navy yard, but they will be of that character that could be carried on the lakes without reason for protest, since they are not to be fitted for physical use.
 Since the act of congress was ap- proved letters have been received from various parts of the country contain ing offers to sell to the government, to the Daughters of the Revolution, and other patriotic societies snuff boxes, canes, and other curios made from time to time of the original wood in the ship. But one relic of more his toric value than any other was re- gently learned of by a letter received by Naval Constructor Snow. who has had charge of the restoration of the old ship. It has been located on an old
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-17
THE OLD FRIGATE "CONsTITUTIoN' Following the Old Form in It's Re- buiIding--A Relic of Much His-
 toric Value.
toric Value.

When congress appropriated $100,000 to restore the old frigate Constitution some doubt was expressed whether it could be done, but this doubt is dis pelled when "Old Ironsides" is looked at as she lies in the big stone dry dock at the Boston Navy yard, receiving the three massive spars that have been constructed in duplicate of the three original masts. The great cross-saws, adzes, and other tools that were in vogue when leviathan wooden ships were built, and which are rarely seen in modern ship-building establish ment, have been diligently applied by shipwrights, ship-jolners ship-ftters and calkers for many months day af ter day, until the veteran looks to-day almost as did the original ship when launched in Boston in September 1797
 And in the rebuilding of this ship her lines and form of old have been followed after the model carved by Jo- siah Humphreys, who was one of her designers, which model was found a few years ago in a state of good pre- servation at the Humphreys family homestead, at Haverford, Penn. The first of her masts was put into the ship on Wednesday. It was the main mast, which, with it's massive semi circular top, of an area big enough for a southern family's dinner room, weighs eighteen and half tons. tre- mendous weight for the keel of the old ship to support.
 One of the features to be preserved in this restored Sovereign of the Seas" is her battery, which consisted of thirty long twenty-four pounders and twenty-four thirty-two pounders. smooth-bore guns that would carry, SC history reports, projectile " in the neighborhood of mile with far ae- curacy" This is scarcely one-tenth the efficiency of many of our modern naval guns. Duplicates of these old guns are now being cast in the foun-
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der up he found that the bell had been dislodged from it's hanger by a shot from the Constitution, and it was swaying back and forth with the mo- ton of the sea and solemnly tolling what seemed to be the death knell of the ship. The officer took the bell and sent it to the Constitution on which ship it was installed, and for many years afterward, until about 1S45, 1t tolled off the half hours-"one bell" to eight bells. ."-Boston Special to New York Times.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-17

How does Mrs. De Style manage to cross the gaps in her income?'' T think by bridge parties. "-Baltimore American.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
Church Notes.

Rev DIR. Dyatt, pastor OF large
Congregational church in New York
will preach in Trinity NJ. K. church
ON next Sunday morning at ii O'Clock
Rev. q. b. Townsend, of Hagers-
town preached in the Christian church
here last Saturday morning and even
ing.
There was no preae hing in the Pres
byterian church in this city on last
Sunday, the pastor being absent.
Rev. John c. Siler has been preach
ing in the Presbyterian church at Key
ser for several weeks and we hear the
congregation will probably extend
call to him TO the passionate of the
church.
Presiding Elder Rev. Geo. T. Tilcr,
of this district, preached in Trinity NJ.
E. church on Sunday evening last and
after the sermon administered the holy
com n union. Quarterly Conference fol-
lowed at the church on Monday mern-
ing,
Rev. Father Thumel, of Buffalo, who
has been visiting bis parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Tunnel in this city, cele-
brated mass and preached the sermon
in the Catholic church in this city on
Sunday last.
The union experience meeting was
held at the United Brethren church Ga
Pennsylvania avenue on last Sunday
afternoon.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16

1T is pretty difficult to please John
Temple Graves with any dark horse,
or light horse, that Mr. Watterson or
anyone else is said TO favor for the
Democratic nomination for President.
The fact that Governor Johnson car
ried his States against some rather un-
popular Republicans, Mr.. Graves de-
clares, is no just reason to conclude
that he could carry Minnesota against
the most popular president the 'resub-
lie has KNOWN But still stronger
argument might be advanced against
the candidate that Mr.. Graves seems
tofavor, for Mr.. Bryan has unfortu-
nately been unable to hold the State of
Nebraska in the Democratic column
either in 1900 or since then.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
Car Shops For Newyi,ie,

The MELVILLE Star says:
A rumor is afloat, which, ifmaterial-
lied, would mean very much for the
betterment of our town. For some time
past the G. V. las been dealing for the
purchase of the Parker farm, which is
situated along the Big Spring south
west of town, and runs up to the rail-
road tracks, one field reaching as far
down as the cattle yards. 1t is now re-
ported that the deal has been consum-
mated. According to reports, 1t was
purchased for the proposed new short
cut to Pittsburg and the west, making
use of the old South Penn route. An
other report has it that as soon as all
arrangements are completed the COM
pany will erect its car shops in New
vllle.u
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
HedqesVilte News.

Rev. Shaw and son, Paul, are spend
ing some time with friends here, and
in the neighborhood.
miss Snyder, who has been the guest
of Miss Eva Jacques for the past two
weeks has returned home.
The Busy Bee Society of the Episco-
pal church, will hold yard party at
the home of A. e. Steward Friday
night August IS.
Miss Mabel Burns spent Sunday at
the home of MIR. Jacob Naylor.
Mr.. Ralph Beall, who'Eas been in
Frederick for the past two weeks, re-
turned home Wednesday.
Miss Martha Dodd, of Little George
town, was calling on friends in this
place Tuesday.
A number of young people OF our
town attended the Tennis picnic at
Spring Mills, Saturday.
Lady Gay.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
Cuckoo Corporations.

Shakespeare says in one Of his plays:
1.-THE hedge-sparrow fed the cuckoo so
long,
1t has its head bit off by its young"
In North Carolina the Southern Rail-
way is now playing the role of cuckoo
for all it is worth. The Stale built a
railroad and leased it to corporation
for so yeers. Now the corporation is
persistently disregarding and defying
the laws of the State, and as it were,
biting of the head of its parent. No
Corporation should be allowed to hold
a charter under State authority, and
act as the Southern Railway is now
acting.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
STANDING OF THE Tram.
MarLOWe News

Several persons of our neighborhoo d
attended festival held last Saturday
night near Falling Waters by the P.
o. S. A. for the benefit, of the order
and the evening was very pleasantly
spent by the young and old.
Mrs. Katherine Ward. who has been
sick for some time, is very ill at this
writing.
Mrs. d. c. Kershner and children,
and Mrs. Eliza Ward, were the guests
of Mrs. H. G Carpenter, last Sunday.
Mr.. Robert Smaltz, has broken
ground for his new house on the lot
recently purchased from Mr.. James
Jack.
Mr.. John Myers has bought piece
of land from Mr.. Geo. Kesecker on
which. we learn he intends to build a
house in the near future.
Misses Amanda Jack and Olive
Houck, are attending the teachers in
stitute in Martlnsburg this week.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
100 Tons Coal Burned

The n. & w. coal chute and about
tiCn were burned, but the origin of the
ire is not known. 1t is supposed that
the fire started from the sparks from
an engine The chute, or wharf, was of
considerable size and was the coaling
station for engines on this end Of the
road. The coal was dumped on the track
in tie efforts to extinguish the flames
and traffic was blocked.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16

Former Senator Carmack declares
that he would sooner be Justice bf
the Peace, or School Commissioner
with something to do than Vice-Presi-
dent who had nothing to do but look
wise and draw his salary. The friends
of Senator Carmack think him of pres
idential calibre, and if he would say
the word declare they would give him
the vote of Tennessee in the National
Democratic Convention.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
EXECUTORS NOTICE

The undersigned having duly quail
flee as executor of the last will of Mrs.
Alice v West, deceased hereby gives
notice to all persons indebted to said
estate that the same must be paid at
once and those having claims against
said estate are requested to present the
same at once with proper authentica-
ton for settlement.
Cleveland NJ. Seibert
Executor
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16

Secretary Root, 1.-THE only art
man in the Cabinet virtually con-
fesses he is at his wits end to enforce
the trust protecting tariff, without Sc
rious disagreement with foreign coun-
tres. For he has had to resurrect an
old statute that allows the President
to bar out foreign goods of nations
that discriminate against us. If that
law is put into effect, up will go trust
prices again.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
Home Again.

Col. John I. McGraw who has been
cd trip to Europe in company with
his mother and sister, has returned
home and is trying to catch up the
threads of his complex business affairs
The Col. enjoyed his trip very much
an6 appears much improves in health.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16
Dia m ond Dust

Poor Old Jack Shiherl 1t was a
shame to treat him so.
The Kentucky Cellegians were de-
tested at Berkeley Springs, Thursday
3 to 0. Vic Miller pitched for Berkeley
and let the visitors down without
hit.
Richard Hartle has resigned the
management of the Hagerstown club.
He saws he has an elegant sufficiency
in that line.
The local lads fell down in their last
game, Wednesday, with the Kentucky
,Collegians, being beaten to !. Our
boys thought that they had things
easy and changed positions coasidera-
bly, and then got drowsy on their job
and by the time they wakened up to
the fact that Reid the visiting pitcher
was there with the goods the game
had COTTON out of their reach.
We dome like to win games so easy
as the ole with Winchester, Thursday
Just think IL to l. And the Virginians
used TO play snappy ball but they are
now getting awful slow. We get sleepy
looking at them. johnson pitched fine
ball for the home team and deserved
shut out, but a m.xupin the ninth
inning after two hands were out al
lowed Sandy Baker to GROSS the plate.
Kay, Salb and several of the home
boys fattened their batting average at
the expense of Jack Sinner, the Win
chester twirler. Handiboe made fine
one-handed catch in left field.
Rain pat the grounds out of COM
mission in Winchester, Friday, and
the game scheduled for that day post
poned.
Martinsburg defeated Winchester on
the local field, Saturday, Aug. 10, by
the score ?of to 2, being one OF the
finest games played here this season.
Both teams played fine ball, but Mar
SQptllOI WOIh VIII thS SWIM
gained them the victory.
Sterzer, the local slab artist, pitched
beautiful game, allowing but four
hits. Cantrell also pitched fine ball,
pnlling himself out of several very
tight holes.
Winchester gained an easy victory
over the local lads in Martinsburg on
Tuesday. The visitors played up to
their old standard, playing fine game
in the field and outbatting the local
lads. FIzer, the Winchester southpaw,
pitched fine game, allowing but four
hits. Sterzer, the local twirler, also
pitched good game, considering the
uphill game he helped to pitch. Mar
tinsburg being unable to connect with
Fizer's burdens and the bunch of err
rors they had to their credit, resulted
in their defeat. Score to /. Well, the
local boys will have an OFF day as well
as Winchester.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16

and nurse did all in their power but TO
no avail. The bereaved parents nave
the sympathy OF the entire communi-
ty.
The funeral will take place on sat
urday morning at 1880 from the house
Rev. Mr.. McCurdy officiating and the
interment will be in Norbeurn ceme-
terry.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-08-16

Speaker Cannon says he is not a
candidate for president, but then you
know Uncle Joe liz sly-develish sly
and perhaps does not care to give "the
boysn an excuse for ousting him from
the Speakership. Uncle Joe believes in
tsthc old flag apd an appropriation"
and that bird in hand is worth two
Ia the political bushes.