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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02
SYNOPSIS.

Jack Keith, a Virginian, now a Dor
der plainsman, is looking for roaming war
parties OF saVages. He sees wagon team
at full gallop pursued by men on ponies.
When Keith reaches the wagon the RAID
ers have massacred two men ana de-
parted. He searches the victims f1ndlng
papers and a locket with a Woman's por-
trait. Keith is arrested at Carson Guy
charged with the murder, his accuser pc
Ing q ruffian named Black Bart a negro
companion I'm his cell named Neb tens MN
that he knew the Keiths In Virginia. NeD
says one Of the murdered men was John
Sibley, the other Gen. Wills waite, FORMER
ly q Confederate officer. The pla1nsman
and Neb escape and later the fugluVes
come upon a cabin and find Its occupant
to be a young girl, whom Keith thinks
he saw at Carson City. The girl explains
that she is in search of brother, VINO
had deserted from the army, and that q
Mr. HawIey induced her to come to the
cabin while he sought her brother. Haw-
ley appears, and Keith in hiding recog-
nizes him as Black Bart. There Is ter
rife battle in the darkened room In Whlcn
Keith is victor Horses are appropriated
and the girl who says that her name IS
Hope. joins in the escape. Keith explains
his situs ton and the fugitives make TOT
Fort Larned. where the girl is left with
the hotel landlady. Miss Hope tells that
she is the daughter Of General waite
Keith and Neb drift into Sheridan. Where
Keith meets an old friend, DR.. Fairbain.
Keith meets the brother Of Hope Walte'
under the assumed name OF FREQ VIII
loughby.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02
Wall OF MODERN BENEDICT
Adaptation That Aims 30 Set Forth
the Trials and Tribulatlons
That Beset life.

1. My wife is my boss. l shall not
deny.
2. She maketh me lie down behind
the bed when the swell company
comes, and she leadeth me behind her
up Main street.
8. She restoreth my pocketbook
after she has spent all its contents on
hobble skirts and theater tickets, and
she leadeth me up the main aisle of
church for her new hats sake.
4. Yea, though l walk more than
half the night through dark rooms
with crying baby, will get no rest.
for she is behind me; her broomstick
and her hatpin they do everything
else but comfort me.
5. She prepareth a cold snack for
me, then maketh Decline for an aid
society supper She anointeth my
head with the rolling pin occasional
Iy. My arms runneth over with bun
dies before she is half done her shop
ping.
6. Surely her dressmaker's and
millinery bills shall follow me all the
days of my life and l will dwell In the
house of my wife forever.-Exchange.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02
KNEW THE SENATORIAL LIFE
Woman Had Her Own Idea as to Why
Statesmen Opposed Early
Hours.

United States senators may talk sol.
EMMY to the effect that there are good
business reasons for meeting at two
o'clock every day instead of noon, but
they cannot fool a certain Washington
woman, who has her own ideas on the
subject This woman occupies prom
inent place in society at the capital,
in which senators are so common that
they do not cut any more figure than
debutantes. She was visiting the SEN
ate wing of the capitol, in company
with some friends. 1t was about one
o'clock in the afternoon and, as she
happened to glance into the chamber,
she noticed that it was vacant.
Has the senate adjourned already?"
she asked, in surprise.
"Oh, no." a man in the party said.
You know it meets at two o'clock
now, il order to give the senators
more time for committee work.
''Ah, yes,' she said. Il remember
now; and it really is very good idea.
have no doubt that it expedites pub
lie business wonderfully. 1t gives the
senators plenty of time to shave, take
a bath, dress, read the paper and eat
breakfast-after having been up all
night"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02

the next room. Apparently as Hawley
arose carelessly from his edge of the
washstand he had dislodged the glass.
which fell shivering on the floor Scott
swore audibly at the loss.
shut up, Bill" snapped the gam
bier, irritated, you've got the bottle
left. I'm going; there's nothing for
any of US to do now. until after | see
Christie. You remain here! Do you
understand ?-remain here. Damn me.
if that drunken fool isn't waking up"
There was rafting of the rickety
bed, and then the sound of Willough-
by's voice, thick from liquor.
Almighty glad to see you, Bart
am, indeed Want money-Bill an /
both want money-can't drink with
out money-can't eat without money
shay, when you goin' stake us?"
'Ill see you again in the morning.
Fred" returned the other briefly. Go
on back to sleep"
will when | git good an ready
go sleep, stay wake, just as | please
don't care damn what yer do-got
new frien' now
"A new friend? Who?" Hawley
spoke with aroused interest.
"Oh, he's all right-he's mighty fine
fellow-come in wisout in-invita-
tion-called her Hope-you fool, Bart
Hawley, think my sister Christie
Christie-damfino the name-my sis
ter, Hope-don't want yer money
my-my new friend, he'll stake me
he knows my sister-Hope.
The gambler grasped the speaker.
shaking him into some slight sem
blance of sobriety.
Now, look here. Willoughby, | want
the truth, and mean to have it" he in
sisted. Has some one been in here
while Scott was gomez"
"Sure-didn't l just tell yer?-
friend O. Hopes"
who was he? Speak up! want
the name!"
There was a faint gurgling sound
as though the gamblers vice-like fin
gers were at the boys throat; a slight
struggle, and then the chOked voice
gasped out:
LET up! damn yer! He called him.
self Jack Keith"
(TO BE CONTINUED)
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02
EoretoId in a Dream.

A fatal accident that was foretold in
a dream was described yesterday at
an inquest at Old Hill, near B:rming-
ham, on the body of miner named
BENJAMIN Westwood, who was killed
at the Fly Colliery.
His brother William said that on
Tuesday night he had dream, end in
it he saw his brother killed. He add
ed: 81 did not go to work on Wednes-
day morning, for my dream made me
SO ill that / was unable to do any
work since.
TN my dream l saw considerable
quantity of coal fall from the roof
on to my brother, knock him down
and kill him, and from what those who
witnessed the accident have told me.
my dream was fulfilled. did not go
to my brothers house to warn him,
as was too i'll to leave home. Lon
don Chronicle.
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ward the bed, where he stood looking
down on It's unconscious occupant.
THE fool is dead drunk" he de-
clared disgustedly. I'VE can't do any
thing with him tonight"
II say-throw bucket water over
him." hiccoughed the other genially,
"allers sobers me off"
Hawley made no response, evidently
finding seat on one end of the wash
stand
Hardly worth while, Scott" he re-
turned finally. Perhaps l better have
some understanding with Christie,
anyhow, before pump the boy any
further. If we can once get her work
ing with us, Willoughby won't have
much hand in the play-we shan't
need him. Thought told you to keep
sober?"
Am SOBER" solemnly, "ain't had
but six drinks; just nat'rly tired out"
"Oh, indeed; well. such a room as
this would drive any man to drink.
Did you get what | sent you here
after?"
Il sure did. Bart" and Keith heard
the fellow get to his feet unsteadily.
Here's the picture. an some letters.
didn't take only what he had in the
grip
Hawley shuff1ed the letters over In
his hands, apparently hastily reading
them with some difficulty in the dim
light
Nothing there to give US any help"
he acknowledged reluctantly, mostly
advice as far as l can see. Damn the
light; a glow worm would be better"
There was a pause; then he slapped
his leg. However, it's clear they live
in Springfield. Missouri, and this pho
tograph is a peach. Just look here.
Bill. What did 1 tell you? Amt
Christie dead ringer for this girl?"
You bet she is, Bart" admitted the
other in maudlin admiration. only. |
reckon. maybe some older"
We'll, she ought to be accordin' to
Willoughby's story, an them papers
bear him out all right, so l reckon
he's told it straight-this Phyllis
would be twenty-six now, and that's
lust about what Christie is. 1t wouldn't
have fit better if we had made it on
purpose. If the girl will only play
nm to the part we won't need any 9TH
err evidence"
Keith could hear the beating of his
own heart in the silence that follow
ed. Here was a new thought, a new
understanding, a complete new turn
to affairs. Christie Maclaire. then.
was not Willoughby's sister Hope. The
girl he rescued on the desert-the
girl with the pleading brown eyes,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02

arouse him; even had he been sober,
he would not have talked freely.
Keith lifted the dangling feet into a
more comfortable position, turned the
lamp lower, went out, and latched the
door. Two men were tramping heavi-
ly up the stairs, and they turned into
the hall at the very moment he dis
appeared within his own room. He
still retained his grasp upon the latch.
when a voice outside asked:
What number did you say, Bill
29?"
Keith Strengthened up as though
suddenly pricked by knife; he could
never forget that voice-it was Haw-
ley's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02
MuslcIan Wanted

In parish In Wales where very lit
tie English was spoken general meet
ing was held to consider the desir-
ability OF putting chandelier into the
schoolroom. Every one seemed in
favor OF the idea.
do you think we ought to have one,
Mr. Davis?" said the schoolmaster to
a venerable parishioner.
81 agree to it." was the reply; but
there is one thing wish to know. If
we has IA"
chandelier" said the schoolmas-
ter. helping him out.
IF we have a chandelier" the old
man continued, who is going to play
it,"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02
"IJncIe Joe" Cannon Points Moral
With One of His Typical
Humorous Stories.

eTJnele Joe" Cannon, at a dinner in
Washington, said of a piece of tariff
revision that he opposed:
TT is useless for the foreigner and
no good at all for the American pro-
Queer. The whole thing is a costly
error like the case of Slank's hired
man.
"Slank. for a June treat, set before
his hired man a nice mess of fried
soft-sher crabs. The crabs were to
do for the cook and stable boy as
we'll. but Shank happened in on the
hired man in the middle of the meal,
and found the cooks and boys pros
poets looking very dark.
why said Shank reproachfully,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02
Hired Man Was Not Dainty

you are eating your soft-shell crabs
without breadi'
well, boss replied the hired
man, as he thrust half a crab into his
mouth, them wot can't eat good rich
crabs like these without bread de-
serves to go hungry.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02

teen weeks prior to taking Doan's
Kidney Pills, was confined to bed
practically helpless. They made me
feel like a new woman and soon was
doing my work the same as ever"
"When Your Back Is Lame, Re-
member the Name-DOAN'S." SOC q
box at all stores. Foster-Milburn Co..
Buffalo, n. Y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02
Question I 90 Personal.

Il had mighty queer surprise this
morning. remarked a local stock
broker. st put on my last years
suit and In one of the trousers peck
cts | found a big roll of bills which
had entirely forgotten"
Were any of them receipted?"
asked a listener who seemed to be a
pessimist
And the temperature dropped i'm
mediately to a point where every.
body felt comfortable
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02

ties, follow the adj
vice Of Mrs. H. S.
Woods, 619 18th
ST., Aurora, Nebr.
Says Mrs. Woods:
ST was in a criti-
cal condition. My
feet and ankles
were so swollen
with dropsy, I
could not wear
nv Sh0aS Four
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02
CHAPTER XIX.
a Glimpse at Conspiracy.

Leaning against the inside Of his
own door, startled by the rapid
sequence of events, Keith was able.
from different sounds reaching him. to
mentally picture most of what &C.
Cured in the next room. He heard
Bill sink down into the convenient
chair. and drink from the bottle, while
the gambler apparently advanced to-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02
- SERIOUS ERROR.

Many a case OF kidney disease has
proven fatal because the symptoms
were not recognized. II you suffer
with backache or bladder irregulart-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02
RiskN RiisinAss

Mrs. CYawford-I'n be glad when
this falss-hair fad goes out.
Mrs. Crabshaw--So will /, dear. I'm
wearing 10 many different kinds that
when find a strange hair on my hus-
bands coat 1 really haven't tks nerve
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02

Thousands of country people know the
value of Hamlins Wizard Oil, the best
family medicine in case of accident or
sudden illness. For the safety of your
family buy bottle now.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02

Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first put
up 40 years ago. They regulate and invig-
crate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar
coated tiny granules.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02

Prudent men look up their motives,
letting familiars have key to their
hearts as to their gardens.-Shen-
stone.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02
Up TO Date.

II notice that young Doctor Curerh
uses autohypnosis in his practice"
"Of course he does Didn't you know
he specializes in motor nerves?"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02

Mrs. Wfnsiow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma~
ton, alIays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02

We always respect the opinions Of a
nan who keeps them to himself.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02
Hoods SarsaparGEEa

A GENTS wANTED-Man or firm TO represent
-. our Company in your city on liberal commits:
sion oasis. We own and control the choicest located
lots In the rapidly growing cities OF Mirror Alberta
and Watrous Saskatchewan. These are divisional
points on the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. 10 the
right man or firm our OTTER is good for from $50 TO
NOO week. only those who are In position to de-
vote some time to the sale of these lots need apply.
Complete Information will be forwarded. The .. II.
Wisenden Co., Ltd, p. .. Box 2l67, Winnipeg Man.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02

Tie one way to help worthless
man along is to administer swift
kick in the proper place.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02
pnonoy1ant 70 Mothers
Obeved Orders.

Obeyed Orders.
Percy-What are you doing about
your doctors advice to take physical
exercise, dear boy?
Cholly-rm carrying a heavier walk
ing stick, and l wear larger button
hole bouquet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02
WESTERN CANADA FARM LANDS for DsE. sl8,s n

the finest mixed farming district In Canadian West
Close Prince Albert, SaSk splendid market point
Free Government homeSteadS also within Is miles OF
City, crops excellent settlement coming in fast For
free literature and maps,write Julius s. Woodward
Sec. Board of Trade, Dept l., Prince Albert, Sask.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02

Oldchu1nme-Sure! Same lack of
expression, same red nose, no teeth to
speak of--and, by George! premature
~ bald head. too!
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-02

Color more goods brighter and faster colors tn
dye any gar-nent without ripping apart. W
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-01-23
STUDENT IMPROVEMENT.

1t is significant at this time when
we are considering a plan of self
government at the University that
such q man as A. ]. ("Dad") Elliott
should make this remark, "The col.
leges and universities are finding that
the only way to solve the problems
that come up in the management and
discipline of the body Of students Is
by placing the maximum responsible.
ity upon the shoulders Of the stu
dents themselves" As students
secretary of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association of the middle west
Mr.. Elliott has had opportunities to
know about this question.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-01-23
by. these two extremes.

represented by. these two extremes.
The college professor, whose work
may lead him up single. narrow
path, has too often only limited
conception OF the broad areas the
man at the helm of a newspaper must
travel. His field of vision is from
a single point.
The newspaperman, with his eager
ness in his hunt perhaps brings in
much that is not wanted. He sees 80
much, his perspective of life has be-
come abnormal. His Judgment is un.
fair.
"The power Of the press" Mr.. Irwin
says. ':is greater than ever before
Indeed" he continues, Zine for line II
is greater, il for no other reason than
that in the last generation not every
one was a newspaper reader, while
now the audience of the daily press
includes all human beings with two
eyes and an elementary education"
Mr.. Irwin's articles will be read with
interest.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-01-23

Kansas City has reason to regret, of
course, that the Thanksgiving Day in
ter-state football game has been adam
doned, and that the Kansas Missouri
annual game will not be played in this
city. However, the claims of Kansas
City we're we'll presented, and the deci.
sion Of the curators was reached in
spite, Of the manifest strength of those
claims.
A new policy having been deter
mined. Kansas City will continue to
manifest a lively interest in football,
and especially in the fortunes OF the
Missouri and Kansas University teams.
It is well. perhaps. that the univer-
sites have determined to make the
game more strictly a college sport
and less Of a commercial enterprise
To this end it is desirable. of course
that the games should be played on
the college campuses and subject to
the closer restraints that immediate
Supervision afford.
Az for. the Kansas-Missouri game
since 1t will no longer come to Kansas
City. Kansass City, in fair representa-
ton. it may be assumed. will go to it
Kansas City Star.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-01-23

are those Of the modern family, Of
Immigration, of the negro and OF pow
rerty and pauperism. Marriage and
divorce are the family problems thai
interest him most.
"Monogamy," he says, 'favors the
development Of high types of religion
and morals. family affection being ar
indispensable root Of any high TYPE
OF ethical religion. From whatever
point Of vi.w we may look at it, ther.
are many reasons why civilized 50
cieties cannot afford to sanction an,
other form of the family than that o.
monogamy."
It is the prevalence of divorce. es
pecially in the United States. tha
Doctor EllwooJ thinks Is the mos
serious menace to- the family life
He thinks some good effects aloni
this line would be secured II there
should be uniform federal divorc.
and marriage law.
Bot" he argues. "it is evident tha
the main reliance. in combating tht
evils which have given rise to thu
present instability OF our family lif'
must be placed upon education rathel
than legislation. Legislation is nee
essarily external and coerciye. Edu
catior. on, the other hand. alters hu
man nature directly. changing botl
the opauieps and habits Of the iudi
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-01-23
NEWSPAPERS AND THE PEOPLE.

NEWSPAPERS AND THE PEOPLE.
The American people have Judged
the American newspaper with SO little
understanding Of its character. that
it is of interest to note that a great
national ly-Collier's-after a
study of more than a year. is to pre-
sent to American readers series OF
articles on The American Newspaper,
treating of it in its relation to the
public.
Will Irwin, Golfers star reporter
is the student and author. Mr.. lr
wins first of this series appeared last
week.
II indicates study that has beer
thorough, determination to present
facts fairly and without prejudice.
There has been much condemnation
and much praise OF the daily news
papers.
But" says Mr.. Irwin. when the
student of Journalism runs these ex
pressions home. he finds that the crit
icisms are mainly by professors, who
from their narrow cells, preach to ar
imperfect world counsels Of perfection
and that the praises come exclusivel,
from newspaper men eager to defent
their own profession. but too intimatl
with II for broad and general view
Special pleaders these: truth and jus
tice lie somewhere between their ez
tremes."
In every community there are mel
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-01-23
Viewpoints.
Student Organization.

Editor the Missourian: The pro-
posed plan, which is designed to al
feet the permanent organization for
the student body was discussed at
mass meeting last Tuesday. Even II
/ we're inclined to criticism. that prop
er sense of courtesy which every stu
dent should have for his fellows would
not permit me to find fault with the
indecorum displayed at the meeting
So / shall proceed at once to express
my concurrence with the conclusion
finally reached, namely, tabling the
proposition for a period of one month.
Some OF you may think it is quite
presumption on my part to say that l
concur in anything that was done at
that meeting. You are correct. 1t
i is. And l hope to justify myself only
by the fact that was one of the COM
mitteemen who drew up the proposed
plan of organization, and should,
therefore. have an opportunity to make
clear my position. Nor do / make this
explanation with a fond desire to
place myself before. the approving eye
of anyone. For whether am on the
popular side of the question is OF
little concern to me. II my position
is correct / am satisfied.
Every student has a right to ACT
and speak as he pleases, SO long az
he does not infringe upon the rights
of others or bring discredit upon the
University. You are entitled to youl
opinion whatever it may be. but grant
ling you that privilege does not bal
me from claiming the same right. Il
We are a community Of intelligent
people we should duly consider ever,
proposition that presents itself to vi
and after so considering if We find
the proposition on whole to bt
meritorious very we'll, II not act &C
cordingly.
So the proposed student organiza
ton should be carefully considered b!
US as University men and II we INT
the plan to be sound and safe. w
should adopt it. On the other hant
if We find it to be defective and dan
lgerous we should reject it.
| / will concede the plan is some
what revolutionary in its nature. I
changes the time Of electing our presi
dent from the fall to the spring. Th'
officers are to be elected by ballo
rather than by standing vote. and tn
duties and powers of the presiden
would be greatly increased.
There may be vital objections L
this plan, If SO it would be well TO
Those persons who are adverse to tn
move to take time intelligently t
point out such Objectionable features
and after a thorough discussion.
their objections do prove to be Vita
no one will be more willing to cast
negative vote on the measure then
]. A. McCOLLUM.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-01-23

thon.