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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21

ing the wall into fragments. Twice
we came to bayonets and dubbed
guns, battling hand to hand. and
Wayne was forced so far back upon
the left, that we were driven into the
edge of the wood for protection. But
there we held, our front blaze Of
fire. 1t seemed to me the horror Of
that struggle would never end. Such
heat. such thirst, the black powder
smoke in our nostrils, the dead under
foot. the cries of the wounded. the
incessant roar of the guns. Again and
again it was hand to hand; l could
scarcely tell who faced us, so fierce
the melee, so suffocating the smoke;
/ caught glimpses of British Grena-
diers. Of IIessians. of Queens Rangers.
Once l thought l heard Grants nasal
voice amid the internal uproar. Stew
art and Ramsey came to our sup
port; Oswald got his guns upon an
eminence, opening a deadly ire; Llv-
ingston's regiment charged, ana. with
a cheer, we leaped forward also. mad
with the battle fever, and flung them
back. back down that deadly slope.
1t was not In flesh and blood to STAND,
we cut the center like wedge ana
drove them pell-men to where Lee
had been in the morning. Here they
rallied. thanked by thick woods ana
morasses. Too exhausted to- Ioilo"'
our men sank breathless to the
| ground.
It was already sunset, and our work
done. The artillery still already, and
/ could see long lines OF troops
Poor's and the Carolina brigade-mov-
ing to the right. Night came on.
however, without more fighting, and,
as soon as we had recovered sufh-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21
His Mistake.

After the services we're over, one
of the congregation turned to his wife
and said:
"On my way to church | picked up
button and put 1t in my change
pocket, where / had quarter"
Gracious, my dear!" anticipated
his wife, very much Mortified. "And
you dropped it into the collection bas-
ket by mistaken
mo. confound it," replied her hus
band 81 put in the uarter."-Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21

He suddenly put his hand In MS
waistcoat pocket and drew out three
broken cigars.
Then he looked at his best girl with
a forgiving smile.
Flor de King Alfonsos," he airily
said. Fifty dollars hundred. But
who cares?"
LET me see them said the girl.
She inspected the fragments close
ly.
yes" she quietly announced,
that's the kind papa always buys
when he's running for office. | know
the odor. Five dollars thousand.
Somebody has fooled you, George.
She was a wise girl and she did not
smile
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21

well and hearty and weigh about
200 pounds. ] feel very grateful that
| found Dodds Kidney Pills and you
may publish this letter if you wish.
am serving my third term as Probate
Judge of Gray Co. Yours truly,
PHILIP MILLER, Cimarron, Kan.
Correspond with Judge Miller about
this wonderful remedy
Dodds Kidney Pills. soc. per box at
your dealer or Dodds Medicine Co,
Buffalo, N. Y. Write for Household
Hints, also music OF National Anthem
English and German words) and re.
cipes for dainty dishes. All sent free.
Adv
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21
Another Brand

They were also the drst to breach the
opinion that the soul of man is i'm
mortal, and that when the body dies
it enters into the form of an animal
which il born at the moment, thence
passing on from one animal into al.
other rntil it has circled through the
forms CT all the creatures which tenant
the earth, the water and the air; after
which it enters again human frame
and is born anew. The whole period
of the TRANSPORTATION is (they say)
three thousand years. There are
Greek writers-some of an earlier,
some of a later date-who have Dor.
rowed this doctrine from the Egypt.
ans and put it forward as their own.
could mention their names, but alb
stain from doing so.-Herodotus.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21

Al recently invented aluminium appas
ratus makes the most minute details
of fracture distinctly visible. Alum
mum is no more an obstacle to the
X-rays than clear glass is to- the sight:
AS the metal is transparent to the
rays the operating surgeon can exam
inc the fracture without haste or diff
ficulty, closing his apparatus only
when every fragment has been put in
place.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21
Not Needed.

While a travelling man was waiting
for an opportunity to, show his sam
pies to a merchant in little back
woods town in Missouri customer
came in and bought a couple of night
shirts. Afterwards a long, lank lums
herman, with his trousers stuffed in
his boots. said to the merchant:
What was them ere that Teller
bot?'
Might shirts. Can sell you one or
two?'
"Naup, I reckon not" said the Mis-
sourian: II don't set around much o.
nights. "-Lippincott's
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21
Herodotus a Muckraker.

Such as believe the tales OF the
Egyptians credible are free to accept
them for history. For my own part, l
propose to myself throughout my
whole work faithfully 70 record the
traditions of the several nations.
The Egyptians maintain that Ceres and
Bacchus preside in the realms below.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21
Similarly Minded.

The village tailor only received oc.
casional orders from the vicar for
such articles as hats, collars. or hand,
kerchiefs. "You see" remarked the
vicar o1e day, having called with his
usual order, when / want a suit l go
to London. They make them there"
Calling again a few days later the
vicar remarked that he had not seen
the tailor at church lately
mo, replied the tailor when I
want to hear a good sermon l go to
London; they preach them there"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21
CHAPTER xxv~contlnued.

Every man OF us had gun, offlcers.
all. Coatless as though we came from
the having field, the perspiration
streaming down our faces, we waited.
The rifle barrels glowed brown in the
sun, as the keen eyes took careful
sight. We were but handful, a single
thin line; if the reserves failed we
would be driven back by mere force
of numbers, yet before We went that
slope should be strewn with dead.
Crashing up from the rear came Os-
valid with two guns, wheeling into
position, the depressed muzzles spout
ing destruction. Yet those red and
blue lines came on; great openings
were ploughed through them, but the
living mass closed up. They were at
the fallen tree, beyond, when We
poured our volleys into their very
faces. We saw them waiver as that
storm of lead struck; the center
seemed to give way, leaving behind
a ridge of motionless bodies; then it
surged forward again, led by wav-
ing flag. urged on by gesttculating Of
ficers.
1.-THE cavalry! The cavalry"
They were coming around the end
of the morass, charging full tilt upon
the right of our line. I saw that end
crumble up, and, a moment later,
scarcely realizing what had occurred
we were racing backward, firing as we
ran, and stumbling over dead bodies.
Maxwell rallied us beyond the
causeway, swearing manfully as he
drove us into position behind a low
stone wall. Again and again they
charged us, the artillery fire shatter-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21
Innnnclasts-

Now they say the game of golf orig
mated in Holland. Oh, go on with the
cruel work of despoliation. The ddcle
sack has already been awarded to Ger
many and probably an Italian will b1
along directly and claim the haggis
while Greek walks off with the kits
New York Evening Telegram.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21

could catch up with them easily with
in a mile or two. Fl have a word
| wish to say to you-alone.
The voice was low, tremulous; the
request one I saw NO reason to re-
fuse.
why, certainly. Sergeant. take
your men down the road at an easy
trot. will join you presently.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21

my breath was
short and | had
chills and back
ache. l took the
pills about a year
ago and have had
no return of the
palpitations. Am
now SO years old,
able to do lots of
manual labor, am
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21

thanks for what Lydia E. Finkham'S
Vegetable Compound has done for me-
/ had taken other medicines but did not
find relief. Miss Cora B. FoSN&UGHy
Stoutsville, Ohio, RID, No. 1.
Hundreds of such letters from moth
ers expressing their gratitude for what
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has accomplished for their daugh-
ters have been received by the Lydia E.
Pinkham Medicine Company, Lynn, Mass-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21
CHAPTER XVII.
The Escort.

The figure of the man approaching
was hardly distinguiShable, as he ap-
peared to be leaning we'll forward over
the saddle pommel, yet my eyes
caught the glimner of star along a
pistol barrel. and 1 drew up cautious
", soosening my own weapon.
''Who comes?" he questioned short
ly, the low voice vibrant Speak
quick!"
IAN officer with dispatches" | an
swered promptly, riding TO Philadel-
phia-and you?"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21
What Life Is.

Nothing is of real value in the world
except people. Never hurt a person by
a wrong thought. or by word, or by
act. Never hurt each other. Then go
on a big discovering expedition and
find each other Never say, That
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21

person has nothing In him." for that
only means that you haven't found It
yet Then, last of all, never think you
are the only person. You are just
part of leach other" You are not
somebody and the rest of us every
body else. We are each other. Lie
is each-otherness, not everybody else
ness.-St. Nicholas.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21

ular. A friend adj
vised me to tax e
Lydia E. Pinkham's
v e G la Bile Com
pound, and before !
had taken the whC.e
of two bottles !
found relief. l am
only sixteen years
old, but l have bet
ter health than for
two or three years.
cannot eXDreSs INV
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21
His Authority.

I thought you told me that man
was a golden-mouthed speaker"
Well, l had it from his dentist"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21

The Maid-Billy Brown says l have
the prettiest mouth in the world
The Man-Did he? I'd put mine up
against it any day. English Magazine
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21
Parched.

He says she made his life a Sa-
hara."
Maybe that's why he has such a
terrible thirst
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21
The Other Fellow

Miss Oldmaid purchasing music)-
Have you Kissed Me in the Moon
light?"
Mr.. -Why-er-no. 1t
must have been the other clerk.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup Tor Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie Csc bottle AN
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21
Reverse Proceeding,

Did you find Mabel in, after all.
when you called?"
Yes; that's how l found her out"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21

Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first put up
40 years ago. They regulate and invigOrate
stomach, liver and bowels Sugar-coated
tiny granules ADV.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21
JUDGE CURED, HEART TROUBLE

/ took about 6 boxes of Dodds Kid.
ney Pills for Heart Trouble from
which I had suffered for years.
had dizzy spells, my eyes pulled,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21

= TRRcE AARh
z SgTIRED BLOOD.

heart is not receiving sufficient nour-
ishment. We can secure the best re-
suits, meeting the demand for tonitized
blood, by a treatment of Tonitives.
taken regularly until the symptoms
described have entirely disappeared.
75c. per box of dealers or by mail
The Tonikiyes Co, Buffalo, n. r.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21
innnnrtan4 4n Enntnara
sxmpathetic Affection.

Don't you think Jack ought to feed
that cold? He is a little hoarse."
He is-with hay fever"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21

you CAN CURB CATARRH
BY using Coles Carbolisalve. 1t is a most
effective remedy. All druggists. 3 and soc. Adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21
TIRED BLOOD
WEAKENS THE HEART

Copyright 1912 by the Tonitives Co
Heart Weakness is caused by Tired
Blood which lacks the necessary pow
er and energy to produce proper mus
cular heart action, causing Palpita-
ton, Shortness of Breath, Poor Circu-
lation, Irregular Beats, Cold Hands
and Feet, Painting, Dizzy Spells, etc.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21
AcncLuR@ & co. 1911

l.ciently, we devoted ourselves to the
care of the wounded.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-11-21

These symptoms
of Heart Weak,
ness give warn
ing that the
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-09-13
SCIENTISTS ARE DOUBTFUL OF
 FAIR ESkEM0S

Chrislinia, Norway, Sept. l3-- Scientists of this country are very skeplieal about accepting Stefansson's story of a new race of white Eskimos in the Alaskan wilds. Stefansson has been exploring in northern AL aska and the Arctic regions in general for the past three years, having arrived at Nome this summer. Among the finds he reports is a race of white 9f superior intelligence who, he says, had never seen a Caucasian prior to his visit. The Dr. Cook fake is too fresh in the minds of everybody for them to accept any story of the unusual or unlikely without ab solute proof, and Stefansson will have 10 produse absolutly undisputeabie proof of his claims before he is believed.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-09-13
REBELS ATTACK
 AQUA PRiETE
 COWBOYS TO RESCUE

Douglas. Arizona. Sept. i3-- The Mexican rebel forces are gathering to attack the town of Aqua Prieta, just across the river from this place. The place has very small Federal garrison. but is well located for defense. It has changed hands To less than four times in the present war. and Is in terri ble condition. Equipped with 20 rifles and 60.o00 rounds of ammunition which were ship ped into this city last night, an organized body of cowboys is prepared today to move at a moments notice into Sonora. Mexico, where Americans are said to be gravely imperilled.
 The cowboys met secretly last night and organized them- selves into a military body. It Was declared that the invasion of Sonora would be an accom- pli>hed fact within two or three days. Millions of dollars worth of American property in Sonora is said to he in imminent peril of confiscation or destruction. The country south Of Douglas is oyerrun with rebels. who are said ,o be slyor. of ammunition Rebel, yesterday visited Ysabel station. near El Tiere mining camp. an American property. Merchandise valued at st.000 Was taken from the company store.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-09-13

Wytheyille, Sept. I3-Fhis region was surprised yesterday afternoon by the news that the Superior court had sentenced
 Floyd Allen and Claude Allen to he electrocuted sometime be- tween the first and fifteenth of November. The trial of the Al- len gang has been the center of all the attention of the south for the past six months. and while it was conceded that the
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-09-13

Boise. Idaho. Sept. I3-Col- enel Roosevelt and Senator Borah have Ieen in consultat- i8a with the leading women politicians of this state today On the question of q third ticket ia this state. At noon it was unofficially announced that an entire ticket will be placed in the field. If this is done, backed by the women the Pro gressiyes will sweep the state. Wilson will cut little figure here. the fight eentering be- tween Taft and Roosevelt.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-09-13
A FULL HOUSE
 GREETS SINGER

A full house greeted Miss Sloane al Gross Picture Show last night on the occasion of the ladie, first appearance in Ketchikan. Her rendition Of the two popular songs. I'd Like to Live in Loyeland," and Have You Ever Loved Any Other Little Girl?" was good, but the Miner Man didn't like the rest of the program as well. Miss Sloane has excellent con- trol of her voice but is rather lacking in the fuller chest tones Tonight she will repeat the popular pieces of last night and in addition will render some new selections, including ,ev- eral Of the best parts Of the grand opera Il Trevatore. The pictures last night were good. the last one. "A Double Eiope- ment" being a big laugh.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-09-13

City of Mexico, Sept. 13- Mexican federal troops are be- ing rushed to the relief of Aqua prieta, and the attempt will be made b surround the besicg- ing forces and by capturing them cad the insurreetion in
 i the country Word comes that the United States forces are gathering at Douglas and the Federal general in charge of field operations there will ask that the American troops to operate with him to prevent the rebel forces es- eaping across the river into the United States.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-09-13
HOWE CANDY KITCHEN
 IN NEW QUARTERS

The new location of Howe's candy kitchen, between Kir- mse's iewelry store and Bras sard's barber shop is we'll worth visit. It k spotlessly white, and clean as the liberal application of soap and water and white paint can make it, and the candy on display is fine Better call and see for your self and try a little of Georges fresh candy.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-09-13
Floyd And Claude Allen Must Die

dition to be offered in their favor. They had not only com mitted cold, cruel, ineNeusable murder. but had undertaken to override and overawe the com menwealth in which they lived, IT. right and might of the commonwealth had to be as serted, and the penalty would be the utmost in the power of the court to inf!iet.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-09-13

Washington, Sept 13-Long faces are the rule today among the administration Republicans of this city caused by the de- flection of Governor-Eleet Haines of Maine. The admins tration had been very emphat- lie in stating that the Maine election was Taft victory, and now have Lot leg left to stand on. The effect Haines' action will have on the forthcoming election is bound to be far reaching.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-09-13
BOYS ARE FOUND DEAD

The bodies of the three Ju- neau boys who were lost in the hills back of Sheep Creek on Gastineau channel were found yesterday by the soldiers search l4o f Gseae Ehc uee ,. , been dead for some time before they were found, exposure be- ing responsible for their deaths.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-09-13

Beverly Sept. i3-Friday the 18th is indeed an unlucky day for Pre sideni Taft. Tire blow of Haines vithdraVai had hardly been received when Robert Valentine, Gonini,sIda- er of the Bureau of Indian Af- fairs arrived and going to the President tendered his resign alton of his office. He stated .hat he intended to take part in the fight for the election of Col onel Roosevelt. and accordinh- could not continue III office under the present administrai- lon.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-09-13

Tokio. Japan, Sept l3-The ceremonies of jhe funeral Of the Alikado began today and will be continued for at least q week hundreds of thousands of people are in the city iuelud ing representatives of all the leading countries of the world. The Russian representatives are especially noticeable ov1ng to the number Of them and the magnificanee of their estab- lishment. This is taken to in- dicate that there considerable truth in the report that the Czar and the new Emperor wit work together for the control ol the East.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-09-13

Mrs. Weymouth, Mrs. Wm. Strong's mother. who has been a guest of her. daughter and family for the past several weeks. leaves for home on the Alki. Her grand daughter, Miss Catherine, will accompany her.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-09-13

Chicago. Sept. I3-Despond- ent over ill-health. the wife of Jack Johnson. the champion heavyweight of the world com mitted sucide yesterday The woman Was white. a former resident of Galveston. Texas. and had been in ill-health for some time. this coupled with the fact that she was ostracised by the white people and did not care to associate with the ne- gros. caused her to send bull let into her brain killing her instantly. Johnson is prostrat- ed by the shock.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-09-13

Honolulu, Sept. 13-Seere- tary of the Interior, Walter I.owrie Fisher. dropped bamb she'll among his hosts at state banquet Wednesday night in this city hy arraingiug the h's mess interests of the Island and launching the accusahoa that the big corporations and their allied interests and sup porters absolutely control Ha- waii. As practically every man present al the time was of the corporation party, the silence following his speech was elo- quent Of the suprise of his hear CTS.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-09-13

You'll like the dance at Rec Men's Hall Saturday evening.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-09-13

evidence was of such nature that conviction was almost a certainty. still the general ep- inion Was that the convicted men would he given a life sen- {ence rather thau the death penalty. Their friends had been working with this end in view, hoping after the horror ol their crime had been parti- ally obliterated by time to se- cure pardons for them. The
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-09-13

Royal Bakery, Near Post Office
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-09-13

New York, Sept. l3-The Becker trial has been postponed until the first of October on the motion of the prosecution. The defence was peculiarly -iluated as they had been fight ing on demurrer and the like to postpone CT defer the trial. Justice Golf had absolutely re- fused to entertain their motions and simply forced the ease to ttial, this morning however, the prosecution asked for q continuance on the ground that .hey had more evidence in sight So there was nothing for the court 10 do but continue the ease.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-09-13

The steamer Alki is due south -nmnrrnW.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-09-13

Anivea aharpened-Joe Watts tomorrow.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-09-13

court evidently had determined to make an example of the men and had them brought into court The men were told to stand up and asked if they had any req son to offer why sentence should not be imposed upon them. Then when they had nothing to say, the court im- posed the extreme penalty stating that there was not re- deeming circums sIance or con-
The daily Alaskan., 1912-02-10

S5c for a home cooked meal quick. clean service. Where? At he New Home Restaurant. Fifth Avenue half a minute from BrosdwR.