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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-02-12

A New Story of Lincoln.

How General Thomas L. Eckert, for
mer head of the Western Union Tele-
graph company. nearly lost his com
mission during the civil war was relat-
ed on the witness stand during the
trial in New York of the contest over
the generals will The Rev. James
Veit of New York quoted General
Eckert as saying in 1862:
when / was an officer in charge OF
the telegraph bureau with the rank OF
captain Secretary Of War Stanton call
ed me to his Office He told me he had
received advice that was not attend
ing to my duties and that my dismissal
had been written out.
"While ! was standing speeches.
before him | felt hand on my shout
der and some one said: i vouch for
Captain Eckert. | have had occasion
to go to his Office several times, and !
always found him there.
''It was Abraham Lincoln. Stanton
broke the silence. Il apologize to Cap
tain Eckert.' he said 49,.
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duced me- Mr.. Pease wanted us to
speak. Washburne spoke and then ]
was urged to speak
81 remembered that Mr.. Pease said
they were homeless and friendlesS. and
| thought of the time when had been
pinched by terrible poverty. And so
! told them that / had been poor; that
| remembered when my toes stuck out
through my broken shoes in winter;
when my arms We're out at the elbows;
when | shivered with the cold. And
told them there was only one rule.
That was always do the very best you
can | told them that | had always
tried to do the very best | could, and
that if they would follow that rule
they would get along somehow That
was about what said.
land when got through Mr.. Pease
said it was just the thing they needed.
And when the school was dismissed all
the teachers came up and shook hands
with me and thanked me for it.
Just here Mr. Lincoln put his hand
in his pocket and remarked that he
had never heard anything that touched
him as had the songs which those chill
dren sang With that ne drew forth
a little book, remarking that they had
given him one of the books from which
they sang. He began TO read piece
with all the earnestness of his great
earnest soul.
in the middle of the second verse
bis friend Jim felt choking in his
throat and tickling in his nose At
the beginning of the third verse be
saw that the stranger was weeping.
and his own tears fell fast Turning
toward Lincoln. who was reading
straight on. he saw the great. binding
tears in his eyes. so that he could not
possibly see the pages He was re-
peating that little song from memory
How often be had read it or how long
its sweet and simple accents continued
to reverberate through his soul no one
can know"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-02-12
Abraham Lincoln
-
and the
Stun Children

~ THROUGHOUT his life. that
b was marked by many sorrows.
"a Abraham Lincoln frequently
expressed his sympathy, deep
and sincere for the poor and downtr0d-
den. 1t was his feeling for the slave that
set his feet first III the path which led
him to the presidency and TO martyr
dom In New York city. during the
visit which included the making of the
famous speech in Cooper Institute. he
came most closely into contact with
the very poor. The meeting took place
i'll February, 1860 It's story is told as
follows in THE Everyday Life of Abra-
ham Lincoln
1t appears that on the Sunday which
Mr.. Lincoln spent in New York city
he visited Sunday school in the no
torious region called Five Points and
there made a short address TO the
scholars. After his return to Spring
field one of his neighbors. hearing OF
this, thought it would be Il good sub
ject for bantering Mr.. Lincoln about
and accordingly visited him for that
purpose This neighbor was generally
known as "Jim," just as Lincoln was
called Abe
The following account Of Jims visit.
furnished by Edward Eggleston, shows
that he did not derive as much fun
from the bantering as lie had expected:
he started for Old Abe's' office,
but. bursting open the door impulsive-
ly. found stranger in conversation
with Mr.. Lincoln. He turned to re-
trace his steps. when Lincoln called
out. Jim. what do you want! Moth
ing Yes, you do. Come back Aft
er some entreaty Jim approached Mr..
Lincoln and remarked, with a twinkle
in his eye: Well. Abe, see you have
been making speech to Sunday school
children What's the matter? Sit
down, Jim. and I'll tell you about it.
And with that Lincoln put his feet on
the stove and began:
When Sunday morning came
didn't know exactly what to do. Wash
burne asked me where | was going.
] told him / had nowhere to go, and
he proposed to take me down to the
Five Points Sunday school to show
me something worth seeing. | was
very much interested by what ! saw.
Presently Mr.. Pease came up and
spoke to Mr.. Washburne, who intro
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-02-12

Copyright 1914. PressAs Association
Man Of the seeing soul. thou Of the swelling heart,
Chosen Of God for sacrificing, cast for the noble par
Thou the lowbons knsman; thou first Of all the clan
Head of the House of Freedom and Fellowship Of Man,
With power know and suffer- the power feel and act,
To live life and give Efe to seal a solemn pact
Man of the hour, the moment; of the years. all time
Man Of the human instinct of character subime
Man in the darker shadows man in the blazing light
Of tenderest emotions and of adamantine night;
Man Of the nation crisis man Of the nations need
Thy memory with u.s. and we bless thy name indeed
Man Of ideals lofty, man Of the common cIan
Thine is a royal title for thou vert indeed Man.
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London,s Lincoln Memorial.

The suggestion of Lincoln memoir
al in London in celebration of the 100
years peace recalls the fact that the
great liberator is already commemorate
ed in the British capital by the Lin
coin tower at Christchurch
The tower, 200 feet high was built
by Americans at the close the civil
war in appreciation Of the sympathy
extended by the Rev. Newman Hall
and his congregation to the northern
cause when public opinion in England
was almost entirely on the side of the
south. The stars and stripes are in
wrought in the stonework of the tower.
and the British lion and American
eagle adorn it. ...s~,
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IS towers mighty mountain peak bove lesser hills
IA This great stood. his greatness Only dimly
kSsSS%S guessed
Es0 By those who crowded round his feet. Obscurins
thus.
As foothills ever do. his grand and lefty height.
AS years remove rs from that time Of awful throes
Like travellers who leave behind the earths uplift
And journey across the plain on looking back
Perceive the clust ring hills dwarf nothingness
While one tall kissed clearer view.
So distance doth reveal to this peerless
OertOppins all his in solemn majesty.
IKE all high souls he little cared for trivial things
- What natures and intrigue to obtain.
K5Ss1H The sauds and pauds of the world. naneh
~ 10 him.
Too pure for PRIDE wise for show his life keyed
To simple truth and right needle unto pole.
Regardless Of the speech OF men he kept his way.
Nor swerved from what to him seemed dutys path
Though it led untred heights down through depths
In days most periOus unto the Nations life.
When south from north and civil ragged
His hand guiding all And to his dauntless will
His clear strong mind. his honest loyal heart. owe
Our undivided country. from lakes to gull.
From sea TO united in prosperity.
g1TA thou mighty fit instrument in Gods hand
/ For purposes divine well ddsi thou lend myself
sSsSH Unto His will who destined this fair land Of
60 For Freedoms Like Moses. thou didst lead
From darkest bondage into liberty and light.
Nor lacked thou cloud by day fire by night for these
Were battle smoke and lurd campfire CLEANS. alas.
Though by wish OF thine for tender thy heart
AS any little Chds and much thou didst deplore
Wars stern necessity, No act of thine shows ausht
Of hatred revenge. for thou dids love all
And wish them we'll Brave soul. true soul great soul
We lay with gratitude this wreath upon thy head
And thank thee for thy life and thy martyr death
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Copy1sehL aqua BY AmsrlcA0 Pres, A.sociAalOD
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-02-12

~ THROUGHOUT his life. that
b was marked by many SORROWS.
"A Abraham Lincoln frequently
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towers a mighty mountain peak bove lesser hi
This great man stood. his greatness Only din
guessed
BY those who crowded round his feet obscur
fhua
The Washington herald., 1914-06-26
UNUSUAL
SALAD
DRESSINGS
Salad Dressing,

You no doubt have tasted these differ.
ent dressings and wondered how in the
world they were made. No doubt too-
you tire Of the plain French dressing
oven though glad to come back to il
when the others have been used too fire.
quently. Mayonnaise dressing and French
dressing, too, form the foundation OF
many fancy dressings
A very clever hOusekeeper is one who
is always introducing something new
and delicious and one who always has
on hand the necessary things to work
with. but who is not extTavagant, for
she knows just where to save. That is
by the by, the only way to save inteIli-
gently.
To go back TO this clever housekeeper;
she makes each week a bowl of rnayon-
aise dressing which she keeps on the ice
ready for use. also a quantity of French
dressing, which is bottled and also kept
cool and ready for use. You can readily
see how much time this saves besides
both Of these dressings last for an indefi-
mite time.
The popular roquefort dressing is made
in the following manner:
Roduefort Dressing.
To one-eighth of a pound OF roauetort
cheese add two tablespoonfuls OF salt. the
same amount OF sugar and a dash or two
OF cayenne pepper. Mix these ingrsdi.
ents with fork and slowly add one
half cup Of olive oil. continue stirring.
and when this is smooth add two SPOON
fuls of vinegar.
Russian dressing is a little more com.
plicated, but quite repays one for the
work.
Russian Sance.
The yolks of two eggs mixed with one
full teaspOOnful of dry mustard. the
same amount of sugar and salt and
dash or two Of cayenne pepper. and when
this is thoroughly mixed add a cup OF
olive oil and either lemon juice or vine
gar to taste. Then to this add a chopped
pimento or sweet pepper. two tablespoon
fuls OF chilli sauce. the same amount of
capers and chopped chives. In making
use onion, salt or rub the bowl with
cut garlic before starting the dressing.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-26
SECRET OF POPULARITY

girl of his choice. You learn to please
him by not always expecting him to pay
you for your social pleasures, so that
often theater party is unattended while
cozy little dinner is planned at her
home. You dress neatly at all times and
prove without a doubt that you are
worthy.
All girls are not tactful, but tact is
worth cultivating. This brings another
type Of gin before women. She wants
women friends, but she does not win
them. She has not tact. 1t is mighty
difficult to please one woman, much less
a great number OF them; but she who
would have friends must cultivate them.
And right here let me say she cannot do
anything more tactful, more sure of ac-
complishment than to prove herself sin
cere. To be regarded as a girl who
never speaks disparagingly Of ones
friends, to say nice things, to listen to
women. to console with them, to enter
into their pleasures and joys whole
heartedly. is one magnetic way of win
ming friends. One act of insincerity will
blemish the loveliest friendship, and shat
tered friendship between women is like
broken string OF tiny beads. So the
sum total Of being popular is based on
sincerity. Try 1t, and prove it II is a
real little heart-winner with men an6
women.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank B. Noyes announce
the engagement of their daughter, Ethel,
TO Mr.. Thomas Blagden, jr., of New York,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Blagden,
of this city.
Both young people belong to old Dis
trict families, Miss Moves being grand
daughter of the late Crosby S. Noyes,
while Mr. Blagden's father was the
owner of Argyle, which for many years
was one of the show places just north
of The city. No date is named for the
wedding, which Is expected to take place
in the late summer.
Miss Ethel Noyes, who made her debut
inst two years ago, is the youngest OF
the four Misses Noyes, who have been
presented to society in the last six years
each to achieve a distinct belleship. aer
sister, Miss Frances Noyes, in addition TO
her social success, has already made a
place for herself in literature. Her
cousins, formerly the Misses Ruth and
Elizabeth Noyes, daughters Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore W. Noyes, are now Mrs.
Ralph Mcdowell, wife Of Past Assistant
SURGEON Mcdowell, U. S. N, and Mrs.
John W. Thompson, I'd. The latter
bride Of last autumn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank B. Moves ana
their daughters, are passing the early
summer at the family estate, Alton Farrn'
near Silver Spring, Nd.
One of the most largely attended we'd
dings Of the month took place last even
ing at st. Paurs Church, Rock creek,
where Miss Miriam A. Miller, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. John August Miller, and
Mr.. John Baker Cady were married oy
the rector, Rev. Charles E. Buck.
The ushers who seated the company
and later led the bridal procession were
VT1ffiar, Mr. Charles 10,
Warren, Mr.. John Raymond Wineberger'
Mr.. ]. Bond Smith, all of Washington.
The bride, who was escorted by her IA
ther, was preceded by a train Of brides
maids, including Miss Hazel van Houten
as maid of honor, Miss Rita Dunbar, Miss
Selma KautZ, Miss Antonette lsreal, all
of Washington, and Miss Miriam Face,
Of Norfolk.
The latter wore charming gowns of
delicate toned crepe. combined with shad-
ow lace, two in green, two in pink All
carried large clusters Of Dorothy Per-
Icins roses. The color scheme, as well as
the personal attractions Of the bridal
party, made this one of the most beau
tifuI ceremonies Of the month. The bride
looked charming in a trained gown OF
crepe meteor and Chantilly lace made in
bridal lines, yet very modish, and worn
with a long gracefully arranged tulle
veil. Inc ldIIer was he4u DS VI ohse O4OS
SONS. while the bridal bouquet was OF
roses and lilies of the valley. The maid
of honor wore white lace. The bride
groom had as his best man Mr.. John ].
c. Luckett.
The ceremony was followed by re-
ception at the home Of the brides par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Cady left last even
ing for a trip to several New England
resorts, after which they will live at
Takoma Park.
The marriage of Miss Helen Sellman
Nicholson, daughter of the late Henry
The Washington herald., 1914-06-26

No woman is more secretly envied than
the one who is admired, beloved, and
reverenced by a coterie of friends, both
men and women. They are not so plenti-
ful; in fact, they are few. But there is
tangible something about the few
which other women may cultivate.
Now, you have a friend, possibly sew
eral, who have that personal magnetism;
indeed, il is magnetism and a hypnotic
influence created in the highest sense of
niceties. There is nothing mysterious
about it. 1t may be analysed, and it is
worthy of imitation.
Most women want personal magnetism
for one great purpose-no need TO deny
this; Women cannot balk at human ma
ture, let pride be ever so prudent-every
woman wants to be exceedingly fascinat-
ing to one man. She wonders why others
can win his attention when she cannot.
And has she tried?
Men like womenly women; they always
have and they always will Being wom-
anly does not preclude spirit of mis-
chief and fun-making. To be honest
about II, men are seldom charmed by
dear little prudes. They admire the girl
with health, life, vivacity. and sterling
character qualities. A man will tell you,
IL you court the assertion. that he likes
you because you are good-natured, or he
thinks you are a treasure, since he never
heard you speak unkindly Of any man or
woman. He learns to admire you when
he can trust you. and when he takes
you out in company and you are win
some and gracious he can't help feeling
true admiration for you. He is proud Of
your companionship.
Then the man learns that you are not
after conquest-the one man is sufficient
as a lover. He does not hear of other
mems inroads to his lady's heart. and he
begins to build a mental foundation Of
good facts which he discovers IN the
The Washington herald., 1914-06-26
Famous Woman-Her Birthday and Yours
BEATRICE DEsTE
BEATRICE D'ESTE

knowledged Beatrice's wisdom in settling
questions of state. And her husband
gave her unbounded love and admira-
ton.
Beatrice was worthy all the homage
she received. She was affectiunate, wit
ty, and gay, proud and faithful mother.
and devoted wife. She was no saint.
sometimes she was thoughtless where
rivals were concerned. She was human
and lovable-"the sweetest lady in all
Italy
And when Duchess Beatrice died. -
wrote a poet Of the time. everything
fell into ruin, and that court. which had
been 4 Joyous paradise. was changed into
a black inferno"
Beatrice died when she was twenty
eight. Within three years thereafter her
heartbroken husband lost his rank and
title, his throne and his liberty, and he
spent the remainder of his life in prison.
mourning his lost wife far more than his
lost kingdom.
tCopyriEht, Isl4)
The Washington herald., 1914-06-26
Dotnes Of Society


D. Nicholson. of this city. TO Mr.. ]. Car
ter Fort, also of Washington, took place
last evening at the home of the brides
mother in the presence Of small family
party. There were no attendants and
no reception following the ceremony at
which Rev. Mr.. Sparling. of st. Johns
Church. Georgetown. officlated. Mr.. Ben
son G. H. Fort was best man for his
brother.
The small company included the uncle
of the bride, Rear Admiral Nicholson, T.
S. N, just home from an extensive for
eizn service. After a short out of town
trip Mr.. and Mrs. Fort will reside In
Washington
Rear Admiral William H. Emory. who
suffered 9 stroke5of paralysis while tray-
cling in EUROPE arrived in Washington
last evening. He was accompanied by
his wife and trained nurse. His son,
William H. Emory, jr.. of warrenton,
Joined them at the Hotel Powhatan,
where an apartment was arranged for
them. Admiral and Mrs. Emory will
remain at the Hotel Powhatan during
their stay in Washington
The Washington herald., 1914-06-26
SOME TIMELY HINTS
FOR CANNING SEASON
By Canning Fruits in the Order of
Their Ripening They Stay There
All Year Round.

The time has now arrived when the
prudent housewife begins to put away
canned fruit in the order OF the season
as fruits mature and are at their best
Canned fruit has largely displaced the
old-fashioned preserves. II is much
easier to prepare and better also, for
its more digestible quality. Farmers
bulletin No. 2J3, issued by the Depart
ment Of Agriculture on Canned Fruits,
Preserves and Jellies," by Miss Maria
Parloa, tells how 10 can fruit by cooking
1t in the oven
This method has in its favor the fol-
lowing points: % II is quick and easy;
90 the fruit remains whole and is eX-
ceptionaly beautiful in form and color;
C0 the goodness remains in the fruit and
the syrup is not too rich
The Proper PrOpOrtions.
The Jars are boiled for 15 minutes
Into them, while still hot. the clean
fruit is packed. and over the fruit a
boiling syrup is poured Miss Parioa
recommends the use of a syrup gauge
and gives exact measurements and data !:
but to the ordinary housekeeper the diff
fering densities. proportions. etc. COM
bined with the use of a new instrument.
are somewhat confusing, according to
contributor TO the Woman's Home Com
panion who says: After considerable
experfmenting have found that for or
dinary canning, when a sweet but not
very rich juice is desired, the following
proportion is approximately right:
For a given and actual amount OF
cleaned fruit allow half as much sugar
and the same amount OF water as sugar
TO make the syrup. For instance. if when
YOUR strawberries are hulled and picked
over you have L full quarts of fruit, by
measure, then make a syrup OF SIX
quarts of sugar and six quarts Of water.
The water may be poured on the sugar
either hot or cold. and it should %
stirred until the sugar is thoroughly CD
solved Boil for about ID minutes. II Is
A safe rule to be sure to make plenty
of syrup of these proportions; for If any
is left il may be sealed Up and used with
the next batch Of fruit, or it may be
boiled down and eaten with pancakes.
The syrup may be made on the day be-
fore the canning and be reheated while
the jars are boiling
The Canning.
I purchased at a hardware store for
x cents A piece of asbestos cut so that
IL exactly fits the oven floor Of my
range. This I slip in just before 1 begin
10 fiIl my Jars. When the Jars are flled
with the fruit and syrup has been poured
in up to the neck OF the jar 1 set them
into tho oven. which is fairly hot. not
covered and not touching each other
The oven is then closed and they are
left in for 10 minutes, or until the fruit
is soft The jars are then removed and
II not full filled to the brim with boiling
syrup and sealed in the usual way.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-26
BY MARY MARSHALL.

Beatrice d'Este. one of the most culti-
waited and beautiful women of the Italian
Renaissance, was born June IS. 1I75. Ac-
cording to a recent biographer, she Is
the type of the new-found Joy in life.
that intoxicating rapture in the actual
sense of existence. Scholars and poets,
painters and writers, gallant soldiers,
and accomplished cavaliers, We see them
all at Beatrice's Seet, seeing how best
they may crafty her fancies and win her
smiles"
Beatrice was married at the age of
sixteen to Ludovico, powerful duke Of
Milan, and for the next eight years she
was the center of attraction in one Of
the most luxurious and highly cultivated
courts in Europe. The greatest italian
artists, Leonardo and Bramante, deco
rated palaces to please her, the great
poets wrote sonnets in her praise, the
great musicians composed music and con-
structed organs and viols to please her.
The proud Emperor Macmillan ac-
The Washington herald., 1914-06-26
To Improve Expression
AS Well AS Complexion

No face is really beautiful that lacks
expression. Do you realize that con-
tinual use of powders and creams tends
to spoil pliancy of skin and elasticity
of expression? Why not quit cosmetics,
use something better. which won't clog
the pores or make the skin dry, pasty
or oily? Ordinary mercolized wax acts
quite differently from any cosmetic. 1t
wonderfully improves any complexion.
giving IL life and expression. BY grad
ually, harmlessly peeling of the thin
veil of surface skin, II brings to view
a pure. soft, spotless complexion. del
icately beautiful and youthful Every
druggist has this wax: IL is seldom
more than an ounce Is needed. 1t is
spread on nightly like cold cream and
washed on mornings In a week or
two the transformation is complete.
Wrinkles do not of course enhance
the expression. Neither do the pasty
things many use to eradicate them. A
treatment free from all objection Is
made by dissolving OF. powdered sax
olite in y pint witch hazel; use as a
wash lotion.This soon removes even
the most obstinate wrinkles.-AdV.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-26
HOUSEWIVES Daily Economy Calendar
HINTS FOR THE KITCHEN
by

brown. You lose much of the substance
in breaking it in short lengths before
cooking
Mix prunes and raisins for a luncheon
dish. The raisins give the prunes a tang
that is savory.
To make the mint jelly. so popular-and
expensive-at the exchange and tea
rooms. try this recipe. Wash and brUise
bunch of fresh mint; cover with a
pint of boiling water and simmer very
gently fifteen minutes. Strain and, to
every pint OF this liquid, while hot, allow
a package of rGady-to-use lemon jelly
powder. Add sugar to taste. Stir until
sugar and jelly powder are dissolved.
Mould and set on ice to harden. Garnish
with fresh mint leaves.
Frances Marshall will be glad to answer
in this column any questions concerning
household subjects.