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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-19
Webster's Strong Tribute.

Great men, though not Christians,
give the same high estimate of Jesus
Christ. Daniel Webster wrote: II
believe Jesus Christ to be the Son Of
God The miracles which he wrought
establish in my mind his personal au-
thority and render it proper for me
to believe what he asserts"
Ralph Waldo Emerson said: "Jesus
is the most perfect of all men that
have yet appeared
Napoleon Bonaparte, with mind as
discriminating and logical as Web
ster's, held the same view. Il know
men," said Napoleon, ''and 1 tell you
Jesus Christ was not man. Superb
cial minds see a resemblance between
Christ and the founders of empires
and the gods of other religions. That
resemblance does not exist. There is
between Christianity and other reli-
gions the distance of infinity Alex
ander, Caesar, Charlemagne and my
self founded empires. But on what did
we rest the creations of our genius?
Upon sheer force. Jesus Christ alone
founded his empire upon love; and at
this hour millions of men will die for
him."
On one occasion Gen. Bertrand eX-
pressed to Napoleon his doubt as to
the deity of Christ IF you do not
believe that Jesus Christ was di-
vine,' returned Napoleon, 81 did
wrong to appoint you general" He
meant that the man who, with all the
evidences before him, could not be
convinced of the deity of Christ,
would not be intrusted with important
conclusions on any matter.
Rosseau, whose writings did so
much to bring on the French revolu-
ton, was an infidel, and yet he says
Of Christ: when Plato describes his
imaginary righteous man, loaded with
all the punishments of guilt, yet mer-
iting the highest rewards of virtue,
he exactly describes the character of
Jesus Christ"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-19
The Bible Essential.

Diderot, the French, unbeliever,
when he looked from the ecclesiastical
machine which he had cause to criti-
else, to the Bible itself. wrote: mo
better lessons can | teach my child
than those of the Bible"
Even Prof Huxley, though he had a
narrow, scientific spirit, was compelled
to write: Il have always been in
favor of secular education without the
ology, but 1 must confess that | have
been no less seriously perpleXed to
know by what practical methods the
religious feeling, which is the essen
tial basis of moral conduct, is to be
kept up in the present chaotic state of
opinion on these matters without the
use of the Bible
Rosseau, strong and Independent,
though skeptical, wrote: 'Peruse the
books of philosophers, with all their
pomp of diction. How meager, how
contemplate are they when compared
with the Scriptures. The majesty of
the Scriptures strikes me with adj
miratiOn."
We could fill volumes with quota
tions from famous Christian scholars,
but these are from skeptical men of
brains and culture who view the Bible
simply as an intelligent, moral and ed
vocational force.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-19

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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-19
Something New Under the Sun.

A lady in Illinois sent us l2c year ago
for our remarkable collection of vegetable
and flower seeds and sold 1916 WORTH
therefrom, or made 3l4Go. That's new.
Just send this notice with l2c and re-
ceive the most original seed and plant
ao+a 1Oo nubliSbad and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-19
SMALL PILL. SMALL DOSE. SMALL PRICE.

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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-19

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-05
WomdeytA1 Exberzeuces Of F>vderlca HanHe and
Their Amabsis BY Present Day Psychic Reasoning
By H. ADDINGTON BRUCE
Drawing by Joseph Clement Coll

asserted that married she would soon become
herself again.
They were mistaken From her wedding day.
which she celebrated by attending the funeral of
venerable clergyman to whom she had been warmly
attached her health broke rapidly. One morning
she awoke in high fever that lasted fortnight
and was followed by convusive spasms, during
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-05
The Ghostly Knight Militant

ONE night, shortly after retiring to the which
~ they shared in common Frederick, her sister,
and maid servant lighted candle, apparently
OF its own volltlon, move up and down the table
which it was burning. The sister and the servant
saw nothing more: but Frederick the next instant
beheld thin grayish cloud, which presently
solved into the form OF about fifty years old,
attlred in the costume of a medieval knight. APP
preaching this strange appariton gazed steadfastly
at her and in low but clear tone urged her rise
and follow it, saying that she alone could loosen its
bonds. Overcome with terror, she cried out that
she would not follow, then across the room and
hid herself in the bed where her sister and the
lay panicstricken. That night she no more of
the apparltion: but the maid, whom they sent to
sleep in the bed she had so hurredly vacated, de-
clared that the coverings forcibly drawn off
her by unseen hand.
The next night the appartion appeared to Frede
RIGA again. and her alone. This time it seemed
sorrowful but angry and threatened that she did
not rise and follow she would be hurled out of the
window At her bold retort, In the name of Jesus,
do t!' the appariton vanished, to return a few
nights later and after that show itself her by
day well as by night
1t now informed her that it was the ghost of
nobeman named Weller who had slain his brother
and for that crime condemned to wander cease
lessly until it recovered certain piece of paper
hidden in a vault under the cathedral. On hearing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-05

sponded with gratifying promptitude, only to
suffer relapse the moment she was released from
the mesmeric influence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-05

which she beheld at
the bedside the image
of her grandmother
Schmidgall. who, it sub
sequently developed,
was at that moment
dying in distant Lowen-
stein. The spasms con-
tinuing, despite the
application of the Gus
tomary rude remedies
of the time, it was
decided to send for a
physician with some
knowledge of mesmer-
ism, which was then
becoming popular in
Germany. To the as
constituent of those
who thronged the sick
room, the first touch of
his hand on her fore
head brought relief.
The commissions ceased,
she became calm, and
presently she fell asleep.
But on awaking she
was attacked as before,
and try as he might
the physician could not
effect cure.
To all his passes she re-
sponded with gratif,
e.,4A~ - -a1o-co A. -,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-05

impression grew that the house, which part of
the ancient cathedral of Oberstenfeld, haunted
by the spirits of its former occupants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-05
Enter the Grandmother

extraordinary source, according to the story she
told her wondering friends. With benign vsage
and extended hand, the spirit of her grandmother
appeared to her for successive nights mesmer-
lied her. and taught her how to mesmerze herself
The results of this visitation, if not altogether for
tunae, were at least to extent curative There
were periods when she was able not merely to leave
her bed but to attend to household duties and in
dulge in long walks and drives. But it was painfully
apparent that she was still precarious condition.
From her infancy she had always been powerfully
affected by the touch of different metals and now
this phenomenon intensified thousandfold
The placing OF magnet on her forehead caused her
features to be contorted though by stroke of
paralysis contact with glass and sand made her
cataept1c. Once she was found seated on sand
stone bench, unable to move hand or foot About
this time also she acquired the faculty of crystal
gazing: that is to say, by looking into bowl of
water she could correctly describe transpiring
at distance. More than this she declare
that behind the persons in whose company she was
she perceived ghostly forms, some of which she
recognized as dead acquaintance
unlike her grandmother these viSltants from
the unknown world did not provide her with the
means OF regain1ng her lost health On the contrary
from the time they first put in their appearance she
grew tar worse, suffering not much from con-
yulslve attacks as from an increasing lassitude.
ohe complained that eating was great tax her
strength and that rising and walking were out of
the question Unable to comprehend this new turn
OF affairs her attendants lost all patience declared
that she had made up her mind to die she might
we'll do SO at once and tried force her to leave her
bed Finally her parents interviewed, and at their
request she was brought back to Oberstenfeld.
Here she found an altogether congenial environ
ment, and for awhile showed marked improvement.
here too, and IN a most sensational way, her
r; -lurnship blossomed into full frution. She had
lcen home for only short time when the family
began to be disturbed by mysterious noises for
which they could find cause. A sound like the
ringing OF glasses was frequently heard as
footsteps and knockings on the walls Her father
IN particular, asserted that sometimes he felt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06
BREAD RIOTS THREATENED.
Socialists and Unemployed Men Make
 a Demonstration.

Glasgow, Sept 5.-For two days passed. Glasgow has been threatened with a re-occurrence of the bread riots, following an attempt made on Thursday Of a large number of em- ployes to force a hearing before the municipal council.
 The trouble culminated today when q large number of socialists and un- employed men, who had assumed very threatening attitude in the last 4wenty-four hours, took part In hos tile Demonstration against Prince Ar Ahur of Connaught on the occasion of, review Of ten thousand members of xheN boys brigade.
 Glasgow has recently been deprived of cavalry which was stationed here and the only troops present today was a guard of honor composed Of infantry. but the authorities, fearing trouble, greatly strengthened the police forces, which succeeded in overpowering the crowd of five thousand malcontents. These had gathered along the line or march and bands of them, during the enrlv mart of the ceremonies, made nprlv rushes in the direction of the Princes carriage, but were success faaIlv checked by the police. ihey were compelled to content themselves with hooting and singinig the Mar aefIIes and other revolutionary songs, which they kept up despite the ram during the three hours of the review ana the luncheon Tn the city hall' at which the Prince was entertaineo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06
BIRMIEGHARS TENTH
 BANK IS ORGANIZED

Birmingham. Sept, 6-(SpeciaD- Birmingham's tenth bank has been born. It was christened the National City Bank of Birmingham and will be the third national bank doing busi- ness in this city.
 Details were concluded at a meeting held today when the following officers were elected: Lewis Minor. President: Ben H. Head, Vice President and Cashier: Thomas Stobert. assistant cashier; Charles M. Spencer, assistant cashier; S. P. King. H. E. Hutchens. F. B. Yielding. Ben T. Head W. A. Chenoweth. Charles M. Spencer. N. L. Miller. Thomas Bogges, Jr.. Thomas Stobert, Evans J. Dunn, Gus T. Bran non. R. A. Brown. Forney Johnston. Joel F. Webb, Lewis Minor and c. B. Rogers. directors.
 The new bank will be ready to throw open doors November 1. in the Wood ward building on the Twentieth Street side. The capitalization of the bank will be S400. .000 with a surplus of $1O0,- 900. The bank fixtures have been ordered and will be handsome in all appointments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06
PLUMBING.
NEAR DEATHS DOOR
LUvERNE WOMAN IS STRUCK BY
 LIGHTNING.
The Bolt Struck Mrs. G. ". Pope on Shoulder, Running Down to Her Foot, Tearing Her Clothing
 Into Shreds.

Luverne, Sept. Especial. )-This place was visited this morning at about z o'clock by g. heavy electric storm with some rain. All telephones on the west side of the railroad were burned out.
 Lightning struck tht residence of c. W. Pope, tearing the electric light meter and switchboard into crumbs Mrs. Pope was standing under a drop wire and lightning struck her on the shoulder, running down to her foot tearing her clothing and shoe into shreds. She has been unconscious all the morning and little hope Is enter tained for her recovery.
 Misses Lizzie and Mattie Pope were in the store room near their mother when she was struck and saw her as she fell unconscious to the floor.
 Mrs. Pope's mother was struck by lightning about two years ago only block from where it performed it's deadly mission this morning. aiff
 Hon. M. IL Pushton was thrown from a horse at Highland Home Fri day and was painfully, though not seriously hurt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06
TWO BANKS CLOSED
PITTsBURG FINANCIAL xNsTzTu-
 TIoNs IN TROUBLE.
clesinx of Cosmopoutan Natie.sl Waz Brought Forth By Refusai of
 Bank Examfner to Approve Loan Securities.

Pfttsburg. Pa. Sept. 1.-Two finan- fcia1 institutions, the Cosmopolitan NeSs fional Bank and the Mount Washing ton Savings and Trust Company, were closed here today by orders from the Federal and State banking authorities
 While the Cosmopolitan Bank was a fair sized institution. the Trust Com pany was small concern and there was little or no excitement when the failures became known.
 The order closing the Cosmopolitan Bank was brought forth by the re- fusal. it Is said, of Bank Examiner John B. Cunningham to approve some of the papers and other securities of the bank for loans aggregating, 1t Is said. over s1,o0o,0o0.
 However, the officials of the bank say all the paper and other collateral held by the Cosmopolitan is collect able and that the bank is solvent.
 Further than to state that the bank is insolvent. neither Examiner Cum ningham. nor Judge Oldham, of the legal department of the Comptroller Of the Currency. who arrived here from Washington early today, would commit themselves.
 According to the banks last state ment, it's liabilities were s1.S61. .S30.e6. The banks officials seemed to be very indignant that the government should CLOSE tHS lnbtftuItOu (dohtcA ~. q. Richardson stated that none of them had any intimation that the bank was in trouble until Examiner Cum ningham closed the doors. He declares that the available cash on hand was nearly fifty per cent of the total de- posits. Included in the deposits are Federal and State deposits of s100.000, each secured by bonds. Robert Lyons. who is the receiver for the Allegheny National Bank, which recently failed here. was appointed receiver of the Cosmopolitan.
 The reason for the closing of the Mount Wilmington Savings and Trust Company has not yet been developed. 1t is believed, however. that trouble of the Cosmopolitan was the cause.
 The vice president of the trust com pany is a member of the board of di- Tectors of the national bank. The cap- ftai stock of the trust. company is S12B.0oo. Its deposits were ss0,000 with loans and discounts of s141, 1000 and assets said to aggregate s200 900. State Bank Examiner James M Cover said the institution was closed by Banking Commissioner Burk ey because Of apparent Irregularities. While he knew little of the condition Of the bank. he believed it would be possible to adjust the irregularities in order Hhat the doors could be opened for Business next Tuesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06
Powers Content to Wait.

Paris, Sept 5.-Reports received here from French diplomats abroad are all of similar import. namely. that the powers are content to await the receipt of the Franco Spanish note regarding the Moroccan situation be- fore taking any action on the com munication forwarded by Germany to the effect that Mulai Hafid should now be recognized as the legitimate Sul- tan of that empire.
 The conviction Is not stronger here that Germany. In view of the manner in which her maneuver has been re- ceived, will refrain from pressing the issue further.
 The note is ready for transmission to the powers and it will be sent out so soon as Spain's final approval Is received.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06
Dr,aI< A ChocoIate-Mint.
Iiz Rox MARKERS STRIKE.
sFrmae au Raisius and Figs May ne
 Damaged.

- American consul general at rz-n-rna in a military report to the de- s,s-+ment of State dated August IT, easd the sawmfll operatives where boxes are made for figs and raislns were on a strike.
 Ha added, that unless settlement svves efrected very soon, the trade m those fruits would suner conslaerSoIy
 tha crops would be ready for ex- s,crt in a few days and no shipments Souid be made unless the boxes were
 Although perfect order exists in <zrnvrna. still MT. Harris says there Is e feeling of anxiety in some quarters owing to the absence of any form Of arroyernneut.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06
RarthoItIt nt Berlin.

Berlin, Sept. 5.-Representative Richard Bartholdt. of Missouri. presi- dent of the American group of the h. er-Parliamentary Union, arrived here to attend the Inter r-Parliamentary con- ference, the opening of which has been postponed until September 17th, So that Chancellor won BeuIow. would be present. About twelve or fourteen of Barthoidts colleagues are expected to aoin him later.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06
Michael Haxman Stricken

Chicago. H.. Sept. 5.-Mlchael Hay man. of New Orleans, La. who Is known prominently both in the Unit ed States and Europe for charitable work among members of his race. is at the Michael Reese Hospital suffer ing from the effects of a paralytic stroke sustained two weeks ago. He was brought in haste from the South to Chicago. when his case failed to respond to treatment in 8 home hos pital. His condition so far shows no sign of improvement
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06
nI. MnnheI,n Remains.

4sasla Switzerland. Sept. 5.-The s.aSy If Emanuel Mandel of Chicago 9eft here to-day on a special train sor Havre. whence it will be shipped to the United States. MT. Mandel died here yesterday as the result of injuries received in a fall at the rail- road station. MT. MandePs widow has received numerous cablegrams of sympathy from America.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06
Thnu,s panIkruptcy Case.

' Pfttsburg Pa. Sept. b.-The formal acceptance by Harry K. Thaw of the notice that the first mortgage of his creditors will be held Monday morning and Of notice to attend the meeting for examination was filed by referee hn bankruptcy, W. R. Blair to-day. It bwas stated this morning at the office tef Referee Blair that 1t Is not known
 Eszs&hsr- Ihawswil1 bespresent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06
A MOTHERS APPEAL.
Case of Boy Who Took Gun Into
 Mexico.

Washington. D. C.. Sept. 5.-The mother of Robert R. Echey, one Of the American boys from E. Paso. ar rested by the Mexican government be- cause they crossed with a target gun has appealed to he State Department for assistance in securing the release of her boy.
 Because Of the recent border trou- bles 1t is appreciated that Mexicans are naturally suspicious of persons cross ing the border with guns in their pos session which probably formed fhe justification for the arrest of the boys.
 If the case is an ordinary one with out evidence of any evil intent, 1t is expected the trouble can be easily ad- justed and the boys release obtained
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06
ROOSEVELT ENJOYS REST.
sEa OHseiaI Visitor Called At sHgamoH HuI Yesterday.

HiH Yesterday.
 Oyster Bay, N. r., Sept. b.-Another xela vacation day. without an offfcial visitor calling at Sagamore HILL was enjoyed by President Roosevelt to-
 with the exception of couple of s,o,,rs spent in attending to State bus aness with Secretary Loeb, the Presi- den4 had the whole day to himself :. He went for a long horseback ride m ehe forenoon and the remainder or the flaw he spent quietly at home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06
WANTED-RooM OR BOARD

WANTED-Reasonable board for two school girls Address Boarder. care Advertiser.
 WANTED-Board and lodging for family of four with a refined private family. Ref erences furnished Address Boarders. care Advertiser. -8 FURNISHED Room, by mechanic home nights only might consider unfurnishad room if 1t can be kept In order. close In state location and price. Foreman. care Advertiser. -G WANTED-Two or three unfurnished rooms for light housekeeping. or small cottage. Phone 2003. -s WANTED-Board by young man and wife, 4n private home, Capitol Hslght& or some suburban home preferred, or part of resi- denee for housekeeping. c. K. care Adver- ttsegs -4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06
FOUR TRAINMEN KILLED.
ss,..,. Engineers and Two Bremen De
 

in a Wreck.
 Missouri. Mont. Sept. 6.-As a result ,ss a head-on collision between west bound passenger No. on the Northern iPacifc and a freight train near Par adIee seventy miles west of here. both rnglneres and both firemen are deaG and head brakeman Dixon of the eyeight train and one tramp are se- Ariously injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-s0 H. F. engine and boiler, com plete set shingle machinery, 800. 900 feet mouldings at half price. lot of nice store shelving, 30 pairs homer pigens with wire netting and nests Apply at 1eO Bell St.
 GENERAL Agent State of Alabama for the four large volumes. beautifully illustrated. Best worlds history extant. Samuel B. slanhans, Petreys Ala lie
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06
WANTED-FEMALE HELP.

 WANTED-Young lady cashier quick. Call 'ohone 3534. -4 
 wANTED-Thoroughiy competent, respect able, unencumbered white servant for general housework. also cook. Small German fam fly. Best wages. Apply immediately with all particulars and references. Doctor Mrs. Rosa Frendenthai Monnish. 349 Peachtree St., Atlanta. Ga. A LADIES to make Health Shields. Material furnished. SIS per hundred. Particulars stamped envelope. Dept. 106, Health Belt Co.,, Chicago. -4 -------------------- WANTED-Ladies to make aprons; S3. GO dozen. No cost to get work. Materials sent prepaid Enclose stamped addressed envel- ope. Home Apron Dress O.. Los Angeles
 
 s2. .00 PER DAY-Paid to one lady in each town to distribute free circulars and take orders for Concentrated Flayoring in tubes Permanent position J. s. ZieKler & Co. Chicago. -4-su-2t wANTED-white girls Co do general hsvss- work in private homes: fair wages. modsf~ ate work. good treatment and good oppor- tuniktea Those who wish a situation and live out of town may write The Saivas<oM Army, Montgomery, Ala Otherwise may call at SIT Whitman s<.. or phone ssai.