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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-08

ing Mr. Lincoln himself assisted in remov-
ing the mask, a particularly difficult task ow-
ing to his high cheekbones but the undertake
ing was entirely successful, the mask coming
off in one piece and being especially satisfac-
tory in that it included the impress of both
ears-something that in many instances must
be omitted in the securance of life mask
One of the most interesting of all the Lin
coin statues is the bronze figure in Lincoln
Park at Washington, which shows Lincoln
freeing the slave-an emblematic figure of the
great emancipation striking the shackles from
the hands of a kneeling negro. The signif
cant feature in connection with this unique
statue is that it erected by money con-
tributed through popular subscription by the
freed slaves. Another interesting memorial
to Lincoln at the capital he saved is found in
q simple silver plate the pew which he
always occupied in the church, few blocks
from the White House, of which he was
member. Congress has paid $4,000 for the
house in which Lincoln died. and will, in all
probability, in time convert it into Lincoln
Memorial Museum under governmental aus
pces. This will involve the expenditure of
considerable money, because the building is
closely hemmed in by other buildings
which ought to be torn down in order to prop
erly safeguard the historic building against
fire.
The city of New York which has notable
memorials to so many of the nations heroes
is deficient in testimonials to Lincoln, but this
lack is soon to be remedied if the project
launched by Joseph H. Choate and other prom
inent New Workers meets with success This
contemplates the erection in the metropolis
of some fitting memorial, possibly magnifi-
cent arch such as the Arch of Triumph, which
is one of the chief glories of Paris very
appropriate form OF Lincoln memorial is the
present task of placing in all our national
cemeteries bronze tablets bearing Lincons
Gettysburg address. Ultimately these tablets
will be placed also in great numbers of schools,
public buildings, ETC.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-08

other American serpents. Dressed in
brownish-colored coat plaided with
light lines in acknowledged blocks.
the sleek, oily-looking rascal glides
slowly through 'hamok" and scrub"
a terror TO man and beast, turning
aside for none nor going out of his
way to attack unless pressed by hun
ger, which seldom happens in that eli
mate. where animal life is so album
dant. AS he moves quietly along his
wicked little eyes seem to emit
greenish light and shine with as much
brilliancy as any Jewel. Nothing seems
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-08
Deadly Foe of all Life

but when it happens that these rings
are fastened to six or seven feet of
serpent as thick as a mans wrist and
that serpent is armed with the sharp
est of fangs, nearly an inch in length.
with cisterns of liquid poison at their
hasa. the music does not seem cheer
full or inspiring.
As is the big Indian" among his
lesser braves, so is the diamond rat
tlesnake of the southern states among
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-08

Any convention that got a good look
at me couldn't be expected to NOM
mate me, could it? I'll have a better
chance If they don't even find out
what l look like"
And at midnight, without half a
dozen of the politicians knowing he
had been in town, aside from his IL
linois friends, he waa put on the train
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-08

diamond rattler's fangs showed them
to be seven-eighths of an inch 10
length. and though not thicker than a
common sewing needle. yet perfor-
ated with hole through which the
greenish-yellow liquid could be forced
in considerable quantities, and in the
case mentioned each of the sacks con.
tanned about half a teaspoonful.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-08

and started back to Springfield. Three
days later he was the nominee of the
Republican party for the presidency
Mr. Lincoln regarded himself as the
homeliest man in the country and
once told friend that it was getting
the votes of the people who were
thankful for not being homely that
elected him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-08
rDian1ond Rattlesnake" Is Not Only
Fatal, but Also Extremely
Vicious.

A very basilisk among our native
deadly snakes is the diamond rattle
snake" a creature even more vicious.
as well as more brilliant. than its more
northern relative, the common crotal-
us. Ordinarily the jingle of handful
OF rings IS not an unpleasant sound.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-08
WAGER Cost Life.

A man named Gaul, of Padding.sfzs
Eng, was found dead in van. EARLY
in the evening he made wager that
he would drink thirteen half-pihts Of
beer in less than ten minutes. He won.
the wager. drinking the beer IN gevea
minutes
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-08
SEVEN YEARS
OF MISERY
How Mrs. Bethune was Re-
stored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound.
Sikeston, Mo. = "For seven years I
suffered everything. / was in bed for

tour or flve days at q
time every month,
and so weak / could
hardly walk. / had
cramps, backache
and headache, and
was so nervous and
weak that / dreaded
to see anyone or
have anyone move in
the room. The doc
tors gave me medi-
cine to ease me at
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-08

shows Lincoln seated, was a gift to
the South Side of Chicago by bequest
of the late John Crearar of that ciS'.
The st. Gaudens head of Lincoln was
selected by the national government
for reproduction on the Lincoln COM
memorative postage stamp, which
was issued by the Post Office Depart
ment year or so ago.
The work of the sculptors who are
called upon to reproduce the features
of Lincoln in marble or bronze is
greatly facilitated by the fact that
there are in existence excellent life
and death masks which faithfully por-
tray the countenance of the kindly
ruler at the time he first took Office
and at various periods up to his
death. The making of the life mask
of Lincoln was, by the way rather
trying ordeal for the president, who
was obliged to sit for an hour with
the plaster covering his face, but not in
torforincy with his avnSiUht or breath
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-08

The theory that there Is always room
for one more leads many a man &c
take on a bigger load of damp Fsods
than he Is able TO carry.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-08

Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-
stipation. Constipation is the cause of
many diseases. Cure the cause and you
cure the disease. Easy to take.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-08

When people begin to say to a
woman, How young you are look
ing" it's sign she is getting old.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-08
FOR Cause.

He-Why are you always throwixs
your money in my face?
She Because can't keep 1t out Il
your hands
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-08
IF YOU ARE A TRIFLE SENSITIVE

About the size of your shoes, You can wear
size smaller by shaking Aliens Foot-Ease, the
antiseptic powder, into them. Justth thing for
Dancing Parties and for Breaking in New Shoes.
Gives instant relief to Corns and Bunions. Sam
pie FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy N. Y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-08

PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS
Your druggist will refund money if PAZO ONT
MENT fails to cure any of itching, Blind,
bleeding or Protruding Piles in 10 IA dass. 50c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-08

terly there has been a DISPOSE
ton on the part of our public men and in1uen-
tial citizens to devise in recognition of the
services of the Civil War President memorials
bf even more elaborate and imposing character
than the statues that havo been erected in
80 many of the states that he labored to keep
nnder one flag.
A recent notable instance of this trend was
found in the provision of an impressive memo
rial structure the famous Lincoln farm"
IN Kentucky. The erection of this monumental
edifice, which was dedicated by President Taft
only few months ago, represents but one
phase of an ambitious project to restore and
protect the birthplace of Lincoln and the scene
Of his early life, making it, as it should be,
patriotic mecca to which great numbers of
Lincons fellow-countrymen will make pilgrim
ages just as they do to the home of George
Washington at Mount Vernon and to the home
and tomb Of Thomas Jefferson at Charlottes-
Vile, Virginia
Even more pretentious is the project now
before congress for a $4,000 900 memorial to
Lincoln that shall be in the fullest sense a
tribute from the reunited nation Visitors to
the seat Of government in recent years have
often expressed wonder that whereas there are
In Washington appropriate testimonials to the
Father of His Country and other national
Idols, there has been no memorial commensl1-
rate with the commanding place which Lin
cOln mas occupied IN the history or the COun
try. The government has not been uncon
Bcious of this lack, but merely deferred action
until such time as there could be provided
tribute worthy of the great man who inspired
1t. This is now assured, owing to the liberal
sum that will be expended in this labor of love-
From the time it was decided that the occa-
sion had arrived for congress to take definite
action with reference to a national Lincoln
memorial there has been discussion and diff
30 SNvNs,,f
acknowledgment of the nations gratitude
should take. Most of the men having voice in
the matter seem to have come to the con-
clusion that the ideal memorial will be mas
sive monumental structure sort of temple
of fame to be built of white marble on the
banks of the Potomac at Washington and
adorned with statues of Lincoln and repre-
sensations of persons and events conspicu-
ously identified with his career. The effect
would be, of course, to create a companion
patriotic shrine to that at George Washing.
toms Mount Vernon estate a few miles farther
down the same river
However, many persons of prominence have
all along argued in favor of other forms of
memorial. memorial bridge between the
national capital and the national cemetery at
Arlington beyond the Potomac has repeatedly
been suggested and so has a memorial arch
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-08

1t takes a genius to play the fool
and make it pay.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-08

In planning for the future don't
overlook the present.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-08

Miss Peril believe in calling a
spade spade.
Chappeigh-Sur It would be
widiculous, you know, to call it a
heart, a club or a diamond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-08
The Fratres Entertain

At the home of MT. l.. A. Butterfleld. e2O5 First avenue, Woodlawn. Saturday night, the members and their young lady friends who so graciousiy assisted them in the production of 'The Deacon" en- ioyed delightful evening. There were two contests during the evening, the first being won by Miss Edwina Wood. And Mr. Leland Bailey captured the booby prize The second contest was won by Miss Edith Kestler. after which refresh ments were served. During the evening short talks were made by r. B. Edwards H. c. smith, Avery c. Bruce, Jr., J. R. Foster, Fulton s. Seelbinder and L. A. Butterfield Those who enjoyed the pleas ure of the evening were: Misses Helen Butterfield Della Houston, Edith Kest- Ter, Alice and Bettie Mcdonald, Daisy Lee Douglas, Charlotta Durham, Edwin Wood and Mrs Chumley; Jack L. Scoot, Jeff Davis, Mutt Edwards, E. J. Pearse, Al bert Ross. H. H. ChumIey. Avery O.. Bruce. Jr., Felix Harris, J. R. Foster, Leland Bailey, Rob Terrell, Jr, H. G.. Smith and Fulton Seelbinder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-08
Ne0vs of Ensley

An Ensley bound car was derailed by the derailing switch on the North Ensley line this morning and the traffic was delayed over an hour The accident hap pened near East Thomas at the Illinois Central railroad crossing. The car was making the approach to the crossing and when the motorman put on the brakes to stop, the car skidded on the frozen rails and ran off the track several feet It was necessary to call out the wrecker.
 Derailing switches are located on either side of the railroad and are operated by the conductor standing on lever as ne signals the car ahead. He had not alight- ed from the car when 1t went off the track. The traffic was transferred from one to ear to another until the wreck was clear.
 The police in the Ensley precinct had It,
 tie to do Saturday night and Sunday. morning Patrol Driver O'Hara was called
 to wylam to get Will Jackson and his sister-in-law who had engaged in a free for all fight with other negroes. When
 Jackson was searched by Desk Sergeant Furyear at the city jail 1t was found that among other things beside razor and a large knife that he was without socks Mir. Puryear managed to find a pair of wooden socks which he gave to Jackson M A7g rsttsa sis L
 Instead Of busldlns an ehtirelys.. new church at Ensley as was first reported the Baptists will remodel their old build
 ing and add to the front of 1t which i'm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-08
TRAINS LATE
Cold Weather Causing Difficulty in
 Maintaining Schedules

The cold wave that extends over the country has made train operations into Birmingham a difficult matter to main tain schedules. On the principal lines yesterday the fast trains were almost without exception several hours late, while scarcely one passenger train was operated from the north on time. The blizzard has gripped the railroads in that section.
 On the Louisville and Nashville yes- terday afternoon the fast train was about two honrs and 30 minutes late. while other delays were reported through the day. The Seminole Limited on the Illl- nos Central was five hours late getting to Birmingham. The Kansas City-Jack- sonville special operating here on the Frisco lines, was five hours late reaching Birmingham. The limited trains on the Alabama Great Southern were also be- lated. No. 8. due here at 10:10 a. m.. being two hours and 30 minutes late. while No. ], due here at the same hour last night, was three hours late.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-08
GALWAY, IRELAND,
 FOR SEAPORT TOWN

London, January 7.-The establish ment of Galway, Ireland, as a trans-At- lantic port is advocated by Lord Killian In the forthcoming issue of the Impire Review. He predicts reversal of the trade of the Irish port which was a long time second only to London as of the United Kingdom.
 The writer contends that the commer- cial aspects of the project are of pri- mary importance. By starting from such terminal port, a thorough lreland'' route to New Foundland and Canada from England will greatly shorten present routes while for travellers and mails 70 the United States the time would be cut down considerably.
 The writer then pleads for the assistance of all patriotic Irishmen in furthering the plan, contending that it is not merely a Galway question but an all-Ireland issue.
 The harbor at Galway is wide. deep and free from Instructions with two feas- ible channels leading to the sea and the surrounding hills provide splendid shelter from storms
 Lord Kiliian concludes by declaring that the establishment of a fast mail between Great Britain and Canada is certain and that if Galway fails no other place in Ireland will get the coveted port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-08
|MCARTIN ATTACKS
 THEFEE SYSTEM
Criticizes Action of Depu- ties in Arresting Negro
 Craps Shooters

In reference to the criticism that Is being directed towards the fee system, John McCartin, widely known in this city, said yesterday:
 Let me tell you about the fee sys- tenn and whether the officials want to do away with it. I read in The Age Herald that two deputies of the sheriff were en route to Boyles to catch a murderer. They passed Vanderbilt fur mace and they heard a mysterious noise. They at once became suspicious and found to their amazement and horror 12 negroes shooting craps or playing some game of chance. They swooped down upon the negroes and shackled them into the county jail. The mur- derer, so far as we are advised, was not further sought. The negroes, l dare say, did not have s10 between them. The negroes were not harming anyone and their arrest was, while legal, cer- tainly out of line while the deputies were after a man who had taken an- others life.
 That Is the fee system"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-08
MUCHEAWLESSNESS
 AT M'COMD CITY
Complaints Being Received at JacksOn-Preparing
 for Inauguration

Jackson, Miss, January 7.-(Special.)- Governor Noel has had number of con- plaints of lawlessness at McComb, and is at a loss to understand why such condi- tions are permitted to exist. The devil ment is done on the outside of the military lines, the shots that have been fired com ing, it seems, from long distances, as in one Instance the load that struck a work man did no damage. Three or four men have been severely beaten during the past week or 10 days. They had gone from neghboring towns. seeking employment, and were set upon on the streets at night. Residences have been fired into and a spirit of lawlessness seems rife in some portions of the community. The civil au- thorities are said to have brought none of the guilty parties to time.
 Committees from the two houses are acting in conjunction with the Jackson board of trade to make the inauguration of Governor Brewer ore of the most inn posing ever experienced in this state, and no doubt a great crowd of patriotic citi- zens will be here on that occasion. An effort will be made to have quite re- spectable military display. but the state and city will have to pay for the trans portation of the troops if they come, the National Guard having no fund available for such purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-08
COLD WEATHER
 MAY BE EXPECTED

Washington, January 7.-Snow and sleet and unseasonably cold weather throughout the entire country will usher in this week. according to a special fore cast issued tonight by the weather bu- reau. A general reaction to warmer and less intolerable conditions will mark the close of the week. The forecast con- tinues:
 ''The first general storm of the week to cross the country is now central over Utah, whence it will move eastward and cross the great central valleys Monday night or Tuesday and the eastern states Tuesday or Tuesday night. It will be preceded by moderating temperature and rain and snow in southern and snow in northern districts and be followed by a widespread change to colder weather. This cold wave will appear in the northwest Monday night,
 ''The next general disturbance to cross the country will appear on the Pacific coast Wednesday, cross the middle west about Friday and the eastern states at the close of the week. It will be attended by widespread cloudiness and precipita- tion and general reaction toward warm CT weather.
 Stormy weather will prevail the com ing week over the north Atlantic steam ship routes, the British Isles and Eu- rope.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-08
THREE SEEK THE
 POSTMASTERSHIP

Anniston, January 7.-(Special.) )-Three candidates are in the field in the race for the Anniston postmastership, and the fight promises to assume proportions of wide spread interest before it is settled Charles R. Barker is now postmaster and he IS seeking reappointment. He is opposed by Judge G. B. Randolph, United States rev. enue commissioner here and former post master, who opposed MT. Barker at the time of his elevation from the assistant postmastership. The other candidate is George D. Noble, who is supported by Fred D. Noble, chairman of the repub- lican executive committee in this district. who is trying to get the support of the referees in this state for his father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-08
OUTLOOK IS MUCH
 MORE OPTIMISTIC
Believed in London and Par is Taft's Arbitration
 Projects Will Win

London, January I'm London and Paris 1t is now believed that MT. Tafes project of general arbitration will win, at all events by nose. if not in canter, as sporting writers say.
 Since the New York citizens peace dinner there has been a sharp recovery in feeling as to the probability of early senatorial ratification
 This betterment is especially note- worthy in France, though M. Leroy Beaulieu remarks that the two thirds rule increases the task of the Presi- dent tenfold.
 How the situation strikes many ob- servers may be gathered from a Lon don week end summary of international developments, which says
 'The real trouble lies not in any Washington fear of us or of France on the score of state debts, emigration or Monroeism, but in profound distrust of the underlying aims of Germany, Rus sia and Japan.
 And as the proposed pact with Eng land and France is designed as model for universal use, the astute Ameri- cans, while discussing Britons and Frenchmen for publication, are actually engaged privately in digging trenches against bears, war lords and 'banzai shouters . .i. .a=i1as
 Judgments like this are typical of the obsessions of otherwise sagacfous publicists and have a lot to- do with keeping up the German opposition that has converted the world into collec- tion of steel encircled camps.
 Nothing but a treaty between Wash ington and Berlin will explode the er- TOT, and the friends of a better under standing between Berlin and Washing ton wait impatiently for that con summation. tfrsf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-08
BANKER FATALLY
 SHOT BY SERVANT

Berlin, January 1.-The mystery sur- rounding the shooting of Norbert M' Hod- kinson. a distant relative of the Confed- crate General Beauregard and prominent in financial circles here. was partly cleared up by a statement from Mrs Rodkinson today. Rodkinson was shot last night by Alwyne Siede, who later turned the pistol on herself, infiicting severe wound. A sj
 Mrs. Rodkinson states that the Sede woman was a former servant, and that she has been attempting to extort money by circulating report that Rodkinson had broken off his relations with her and had refused to support her two children It is thought that the bankers wounds will prove fatal.