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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

An appropriate feature of Flag day
celebration was that at Washington.
where a facsimile of the flag that
floated over Fort McHenry and in
spired the writing of the national an
them was raised over the house in
which Francis Scott Key. the author,
lived for many years. While this cere-
mony was proceeding 400 school chill
dren sang THE Star-Spangled Ban
ner," and it is safe to say each re-
ceived deep impressions in patriotism
and new conceptions of the honor due
the FLAG
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22
r. r. D. Expansion.

Washington.-Rural routes number.
ing 40,759, serving daily or tri-weekly
mail to $500 persons, were in opera
ton in the United States July /.
Practically all of these routes are
served by daily delivery, the num-
Der receiving mail three times a week
being comparatively few.
Minnesota had on July 1, 1869 rural
mail routes, covering the state in a
net work of daily deliveries. North Da-
kota has AIT routes and South Dako-
ia, 4S9
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22
Exchanging Solemn Thoughts.

"Ah, says the man with the parted
whiskers, when one stands alone in
the night and contemplates the won
ders of creation, how futile, how puny
man seems! How vain, how puerile
his hopes and longings, when he is
surrounded by the eternal silence of
the universe! Has this ever occurred
to your"
"You bet!" answers the man with
the big scarf pin. "He feels just as
punk as he does when he misses the
owl car and has to stand on the cor
ner an hour for another one."-Chi-
cago Post.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, July 19.-Cattle-Steady:
steers, $5.6o@7.70; COWS, $40O05.50;
heifers, $S.60@6.50: bulls, s33.4O@5.20;
calves, $S.0O@s.75; stockers and feed
ers, s3.7505.15.
Hogs-10c to zoe higher; choice,
heavy, $S.S5@S.45; butchers, $3.50
$40; light, mixed, $7.90@S.o5; choice,
light, $S.10@S.25; packing, $S10@S.25;
pigs, $35.60@7.75.
Sheep-Steady; sheep, s450@5.40;
lambs, $6.750S.25; yearlings, $4.5O@
600.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

The proposal to increase the rev.
enues of New Jersey by enlarging the
assessment on corporations is frankly
defended on the ground that the state
is poor and needs the money. Surely,
a straightforward admission. Doubt
less the trusts organized under the
New Jersey law will not vehemently
oppose the plan, for they derive from
the state privileges worth even the
heavier price Senator Frelinghuysen
proposes to exact. To pay up would
be cheaper than to shut up or move.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

were pains in my back and swellings
of the ankles. Often 1 had smother
ing spells. l had to be helped about.
Doan's Kidney Pills cured me five
years ago and have been we'll since.
They saved my life"
Remember the name-Doan's. For
sale by all dealers. SO cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22
100000 Short in Accounts.

New Orleans.-Wyatt H. Ingram,
Jr., trust officer of the Hiberian Bank
& Trust Company of New Orleans,
was arrested Wednesday evening on
charges of being defaulter and forger
1t is alleged that he is between
$4,000 and 100000 short in his ac-
counts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22
shonts Duchess to Wed.

Paris.-A report that Duchess de
Chaulnes, formerly Miss Theodore
Shonts of Chicago, whose husband
died April "a, 1908, is secretly en-
gagged to Prince Joachim Murat, who
is one of the most eligible of the young
beaux of Paris is being circulated here.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22
TEAR DOWN RAILROAD FENCE.
Colorado People Indignant at Union
Pacific's Action.

Brighton, o., July 19.-Indignant at
the action of the Union Pacific in fenc-
ing its right Of way, 200 feet on either
side, shutting OF roads and tearing
out small bridges, the citizens of
Brighton tore down the fences. II
was reported that the railroad offic-
falls had sent body of armed guards
here to prevent such action, but no
resistance was made.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22
MARKET REPORT.
Twin City Markets.

Minneapolis, July 19.-Wheat-N
1 northern, $1.S21s; No. northern,
s1.So1s: Sept, s1.115s; Dec, $1.OsA;
durum, No. 1, $1.14. Oats-No 8
white, 1890. Barley-No. 4, CSC. Rye
No. 2, 76c. Corn-No. 8, 67%c. Flax
NO. 1, s1.54A.
Duluth, July 19.-No. 1 northern.
1892; Sept, $1.11%.
South st. Paul, July 1e.-Cattle-
Steers, $4.50@5.50; cows, $3.25@425.
Hogs, $7.65Q7.70. Muttons, $3.50;
lambs, s6.75.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22
Quake Kills 800 Persons,

London. - Special dispatches re-
ceived here from Athens say that
800 persons were killed or injured
by the earthquake that occurred
in the province of Ellis, in south
ern Greece. The damage to prop
erty also was very great. Hot
water is flowing from many of the
springs in the stricken district, while
the water in the rivers and brooks
has turned a reddish color.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22
Terry Mceovern in Madhouse,

New York-A shadow of his old
self, Terry McGovern, once light
weight pugilist of the world, was taken
to sanitarium at Amityville, L. 1.
McGovern has been in the observation
ward of the Kings county hospital
since his arrest July 8.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22
Michioan Shoe Dealers Meet

Detroit, Mich.-The State Retail
Shoe Dealers association of Michigan
met here Monday in annual session.
The program provides for a discus
sion of the advisability of forming a
mutual insurance company for the
members.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22
Lonu Eliaht by Glen curtiss.

New York.-Glen H. Curtiss, the
aeronaut, made flight of 81 minutes
duration in his aeroplane at Hemsted
Plains, Long Island. He alighted
without mishap, saying he could have
remained in the air for an indefinite
period.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22
Harvest Hand Suddenly Rich.

Bedford, Ind.-While working in a
harvest field Friday, Fred Edgar was
apprised of the fact that by the death
of a relative in New Jersey he was
one of the heirs to vast estate. The
information came through State Sen.
ator George Wilhelm of Kentucky.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22
Missing Teller a Suicide.

White Plains, n. with a re-
volver still in his right hand, the
body of Harold c. Cox, teller of the
Home Savings bank, who has been
missing from his home here since
July 5, was found in the woods. Cox's
accounts at the bank were correct.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22
Girl and Rescuer Drown.

Iowa Falls, Ia. While riding
in a launch Dorothy Bruce was
struck by guy wire and thrown into
the water. Archie Drake of Dow
City, Ia, jumped in and tried to save
her, but was drowned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22
kinu of Denmark Visits Gar.

st. Petersburg Frederick of
Denmark, accompanied by Queen
Louise and a royal suite, arrived at
Peterhof on the Danish yacht Dane
borg. They were met by Emperor
Nicholas, the two expresses and the
queen of Greece.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

China has promulgated a decree to
the effect that Cinnamon domiciled in
other countries shall remain China
men. Were they ever known to do
otherwise?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

The latest aeronaut has a vehicle
which consists of motor boat sus-
pended to a balloon. The next in.
vention will probably enable the ap-
paratus to be turned into a motor car,
so that any emergency can be pro
vided for.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22
Wealthy Thief Tries Suicide.

Philadelphia.-Caught in the act Of
stealing grain from the mill of ]. w.
Stilwagon Sons, according to the po-
lice of Doylestown, Leopold Acaer,
retired brewer, attempted to kill him.
self when arrested.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22
Two Killed by Lightning.

Calumet, Mich.-Two laborers were
killed and three others were badly in
jured by lightning at Mohawk during
one of the heaviest storms ever ex-
perienced in the Copper county.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22
Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy Is SO.

Boston.-Mrs Mary Baker G. Eddy,
founder and leader of the Christian
Science denomination, passed her
eighty-eighth birthday Friday at her
residence at Chestnut Hill
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22
PHOTOGRAPHERS in Session.

Rochester, N Y.-This city, the
center of Photographic materials in
America, is the host of the Photog-
raphers' Association of America,
which opened Monday its twenty
ninth annual convention.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

troubles. Doan's Kid
ney Pills cure the
cause. Mrs. N. Il.
Graves, Villisca,
Iowa, says: II suf-
Tered from kidney
trouble for years.
The secretions were
diSordered. til ere
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

The pressure of gold button in the
White House, at Washington, started
the machinery of the great fair at
Seattle, opening the big exposition.
That is typical of modern life. A touch
upon a button and modern invention
and science does the rest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22
Heir Born TO De Sauans.

Paris.-Princess de Sagan, formerly
Anna Gould, and once the wife of
Count Boni de Castellane, gave birth
to son in her palace in the Rue du
Malakoff Thursday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22
catholics to Meet In petroit.

Boston.-Detroit was selected as
next years convention city by the
executive board of the Catholic Edu-
cational association, and the dates
were fixed as July 5, 6 and z.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

Pretty near time for Venezuelan and
Central American war scares to break
out again.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22
Safe Blowers Get $1.1oo.

Rockford, Ill.-Burglars blew open
the post-ofice safe in the store of E.
A. Cooke, Huntley, ILL.,, and escaped
with money, stamps and jewelry
amounting in value to $1,10O.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22
WHY PEOPLE SUFFER.

Too often the kidneys are the cause
and the sufferer is not aware of it.
Sick kidneys bring backache and side
pains, lameness and stiffness, dizzi-
ness, headaches. tired feeling, urinary
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

Terrible was the loss of life on both
land and water by the spring storm.
Every season of the year makes an
awful contribution to the worlds
tragedies
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

European scientist will put an end
to war by means Of Hertzian waves.
Now all we need to do is to invent an
armor plate impervious to Hertzian
waves.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

A man is going to attempt an air
trip from Boston to Europe. He had
better have his &C. @. D." signals in
good working order.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

Count Boni de Castellane is coming
to this country to hunt for big game
There is reported to be quite hutteI
among our heiresses.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

Says a Washington doctor: IF yor
would not become a drunkard, sto[
eating meat" Dead men do not get
dipsomania, you know.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

scientist tells us that Niagara VIII
run dry in 1900 years. Possibly. The
tendency Is certainly making great
Roadway.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

The weather we have had recently
ought to make it rather difficult for
anybody to hull the duck market on
the theory that there is to be short
crOD
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22
THAT FROZE HIM.

II suppose" he said, ingratiatingly.
"you often get spoken to by menu"
eyes," she replied, "and by monk
eys. But tonight there don't seem to
be any men about"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

Any giraffe which would eat the az
tificial cherries off young woman's
hat is in need of instruction in the
rules of hygiene and good manners.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

AS a result of his first lesson, one
of Wright's pupils demonstrated that
he could fall out of an aeroplane with
as dull a thud as his teacher.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

town in New Jersey has head
less ghost, and the townspeople are
trying to find some one who will put a
head on it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

When we have remodeled the 16
battleshfps that went around the world
shall we send them around to show
the improvements?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

In Russia new rebellion of an ar
gumentative kind has broken out
against the grafters and reactionaries
who succeeded the grand dukes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

The great wall of China has been
traced 1900 miles from the coast.
There are traces of ten other walls,
but the great wall overtopped them all.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

Pessimists are scarce articles these
days.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

Another American princess has OBJ
tanned divorce, but having married
a prince of the usual variety, what
else was left for her to do?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

The price of potatoes is increasing,
but this won't bother the amateur
gardeners who are confident of raising
their own vegetables this year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

Would there be the possibility OF so
diluting that sleeping sickness as to
make it a cure for insomnia?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

"Cuba should be grateful" declares
the philadelphia Press. But is Cuba
not republic?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

A Brooklyn clergyman declares that
the rum power is to be banished from
New York. "Good-by, gay old Broad
Wavl"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

Cincinnati is trying to fix the clocks
so as to get to work an hour earlier
in the morning. That cold, gray dawn
is a fierce thing over the Rhine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

GIidden Tourists Leave Minneapolis.
Minneapolis, Minn.-The Glidden
tourists, who arrived in this city Fri
day afternoon, left Saturday morning
for Winona. The Studebaker, No.
1898, was first to arrive.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

a southern paper suggests Why
not have a Fathers day?'" We have
it comes once a week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22
Senator Clay Begins Third Term.

Senator Gay Begins ThIrd ERIN.
Neutrality-suspicious. Clay entered
upon his third term as senator from
Georgia. His credentials were pre-
scented by his colleague, Senator
Bacon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

If you must swing the hammer, use
it to drive nails and help build up; not
to destroy and tear down.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

Seashore or mountains? That's the
question.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

Rains vex the city man and make
the country man glad.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

Cuba must behave or Uncle Sam
will have to spank it again.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

The ambition of the aeronaut is to
hitch his dirigible to star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-22

England has aerophobia.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-06-02
CITY NEWS
Read the Daily Gate city.

Read the Daily Gate City. 10
cents per week.
In the district court today the I'm
al report was approved in the estate
Of the late Robert McCluey.
A car load of Maxwell automobiles
were received last night by the Gate
City Motor Car Co., and are being
distributed to their purchasers today.
Marshalltown Times-Republican;
A telegram received here today by
DR.. F. G. Mcmillan, Of Hudson, who
was here to attend the funeral Of his
nephew, George Mcmillan, Of Wichita.
Kan, announces the serious illness Of
his uncle, Capt. e. c. Mcmillan, at
Keokuk. The message stated that
Captain Mcmillan was to go the
operating table today. DR.. Mcmillan
left for Keokuk this afternoon. Cap
tain Mcmillan is widely known in this
county. He was former sheriff, and
is an ex-warden Of the Fort Madison
penitentiary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-06-02
REV. J. w. POTTER
AT MARSHALLToWN
Delivered the Address at Memorial
Exercises at Soldiers
Home.

Rev. DR.. j. w. Potter. pastor Of the
Trinity NJ. E. church, has returned
from Marshalltown where he delivered
the address on Monday at the Memoir
ial day exercises at the Soldiers
Home.
He had to hurry to catch his train
fe home and after getting back to
Keokuk received the following tele-
gram:
Accept vote of thanks from three
thousand people for your splendid Me-
mortal speech. ]. w. DeForest, Adju-
tant.'
The exercises were attended by over
three thousand people and feature
was the unwilling of monument do
mated to the state by the ladies OF the
G. A. R. circle Of that place.
The Times-Republican published
two columns Of Rev. Potter's address
and had the following to say Of It:
Rev. Mr.. Potter's address was an
erlogy of the bravery of the veterans
of the Civil war. He touched on statis-
tics showing the losses sustained IN
the terrible conflicts Of the Civil war,
and closed with an urgent plea for the
veterans to be SO prepared that they
n ght triumphantly face Jesus when
the final muster call summoned them
to the throne of God.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-06-02

Loan and Building Association.
Dues payable Thursday, Friday and
Saturday. Fines assessed if paid af
ter 3 O'Clock, p. m.
j. D. ECKER, Secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-06-02
PERSO

Mrs W. q. Roth Is visiting relatives
at Canton, Mo.
Mrs. s. w Moorhead left this morn
ing for Des Moines to visit relatives
there.
r Richards returned this morn
Ing from two weeks stay In Chicago
and Michigan points.
Mrs. William Hagerman and daugh.
ter Of Wayland. Mo-. are visiting Mrs.
Hagerman's brother, g. N. vermillion.
Mrs. a. r. Burger and daughter,
Reulah leave tonight for Minneapolis,
MINI. where they will visit for q
month.
Mrs. ]. b. Little and daughter Mar
lon leave this evening for Minneapolis
Mimi. where they viii visit Mrs. A
H Cooper.
/ Mrs. "A. G. Aslanger Of South Bend
Ind. formerly Miss Ella Menz. is in
the city Tor visit with her mother
and friends.
F. G. Johnson left last evening for
Los Angeles, CAL, being called there
by the serious Illness OF his sister
Mrs. 3. D. Taylor.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-06-02
MRS. R. F. BOWER
DIED TUESDAY
Former Well Known Citizen Of Keo
kuk Passed Away Last
Night.

Mrs. R. F. Bower, a former well
known citizen of Keokuk, died last
night in New York City. according to
a message received today by Rev. R.
G. McIlwain, who received telegram
from her daughter, Mrs. Henry Clews.
stating that her mother was dead and
that the funeral is to be held in New
York on Friday morning.
The deceased was the widow of the
late r. F. Bower who was one Of the
city's most Influential and prominent
citizens several years ago. She was
the first wife of tae late Col. Worth.
ington and was the second wife OF
Mr.. Bower. Her daughter, Lucy. mar
ried Henry Clews, the New York fl
nancier in Keokuk
The late r. r. Bower is buried in
Keokuk and the remains of Mrs. Bow
er will likely be brought here for bur
ial. All of the older citizens will re
member her.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-06-02
CITY NEWS.

Smoke Moeller's Silver Ash cigar.
A force Of about twenty men were
at work cleaning the cutters on south
Seventh street this morning.
Postmaster S. w. Moorhead has
appointed Joseph E. Fisk of 521 Pa
lean street, substitute letter carrier.
The habeus corpus proceedings
brought by Leroy Ware and which
we're set for a hearing in Keokuk
some time ago, will come up probably
next week at Fort Madison during Inc
June term OF court which opens next
Monday.
President N. A. King announces
meeting of the Commercial League to
be held this evening. Tle league will
open next Saturday afternoon and
games will be played in both of the
league parks. AS yet complete
schedule has net been arranged, but
will be done as soon as possible. A
big opening is looked for and the
teams are in fair shape for the games.
Two games of baseball were play
ed in the school league yesterday af-
ternoon The Wells school defeated
the Garfield and the Terrence defeat
ed the Lincoln. This afternoon ST.
Mary's and Terrence, and the Lincoln
and Carey schools will clash. Thurs
day afternoon the K. H. S. second
team and Grammar. the Garfield and
! Mckinney and the Grammar and st.
Peters play and Friday night the
| Wells and Terrence and st. Mary's
and Mckinley. The schedule will be
brought to a close with the Friday af-
| ternoon games and much interest is
| looked for during the games to be
played before that time. The Wells
| school is now ahead and viii prob
ably win the championship this year.
| Quincy Herald: Three boats pass
ed down the Illinois river during the
week, which will be used in the ar
/ tillery service on the Florida coast.
! feet of water, the other propelled by
a gasoline engine, and having lesser
draught They came down the Hi
nois from Chicago. having been built
at Muskegon, Mich, and being taken
around by way Of Lake Michigan and
the drainage canal. Between Chicago
and Ottawa their progress was very
slow, the journey being less than one
/ and one-half miles per day. The cap
tain in charge of the little fleet esti-
! mates that they will reach New Or
leans within a week after entering the
Mississippi. The hoats are nearly as
/ large as the vessels Columbus used
when he crossed the Atlantic in 1S49.
They are TO be used in target prac-
tice by the navy.