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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15
Raising turkeys.

No surer crop can be raised, so far as
the sale is concerned, than that of Tur
keys. If farmer has reasonable "luck
that is, if he has as good luck as gen
orally comes of intelligent care-he can
make 1000 pounds of Turkey meat for
800 easily, and sell the same for $500.
This allows high estimate for grain;
for flock of 100, So would cover the
grain fed. If they are killed before
Thanksgiving they ought to average
twelve pounds each which makes 200
in all. They will market at 20 cents
per pound three years out of five, CIV
ing net of $40. Allowing $40 for
loss or lower prices there is still com
Portable margin of $135 to pay for the
trouble In raising them afford every
facility for the sitting of the turkeys
as early as possible. Early, turkeys are
twice as likely to live as late ones.
When the young comes off, put them in
little board pens in warm
place for week or more, feeding them
six or eight times a day with coarse
meal and chopped hard boiled eggs
mixed with water, or, what is better,
sour milk. AS soon as they are strong
enough, give them pasture range at
first, then turn them into meadow,
but by all means feed them at noon,
and to this end drive them up to the
house This will get them accustomed
to coming up for their dinner, and so
they will not go far from home. See
that they are always fully fed and safe
~ housed at night, so that foxes and
skunks will not and cannot destroy them.
Make it matter of thought to see that
your turkeys are safe all summer. Be-
gin to fatten in September and kill for
Thanksgiving, and you will be able to
put few dollars in some near savings
bank which you may honestly call pay
for your care and work and profit on
the grain feed This business is not
likely to be overdone, and therein lies
the profit.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15
A Sensational nrnraer Case III Eneland.

London Special cable: A terrible tragedy i'll
high life is reported from Devorshire. Mr.
Hugh Shorthand, rich bsrrister from Aus
tralia, had been spending the past few months
in that county enjoying vacation. He made
the acquaintance of Miss Dimes, the daughter
of a wealthy country gentleman and connected
with some of the most aristOcratic families, and
proposed marriage to her Mr.. Dimes, however,
objected to Shorthand attentions, having heard
some disreputable stories al out his habits,
which Mr.. Dimes was convinced were
too much those of dissipate and profigate.
Shorthand being clevein address and skilled
in intrigue, managed to induce Mr.. Dimes to
postpone a final decision until he could be con-
WINGED that his impressions were erroneous
and thus maintained his entree at the residence.
Taking advantage of the opportunities afforded
by his probation, the Australian pressed his
suit with the young lady, and finally induced
her to elope with him. and they were duly
married Soon after clipping, the young ladys
dead body was found in pond ON her fathers
estate. At aboutth time the body was discov-
cred, Shorthand it was reported, left Devonshire.
1t was generally supposed, therefore, that Mrs.
Shorthand had committed suicide in a titof des-
pondency. This view was confirmed by let
ter which was received from Shorthand soon
after the finding of the body. An investigation
was begun and it was soon ascertained that
Shorthand had never left England at all since
his marriage, and that he had written his letter
and sent it under cover to friend at Brindisi.
Shorthand was promptly arrested, and his trial
promises to be one of the most sensational in
English criminal records. All efforts to find a
reason for the murder have failed and Short.
land refuses to make any utterances on the sub
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15
FARM and HOUSEHOLD.
Farming Notes.

Mr.. n J. Shepherd is satisfied that
a man could raise a good pig each year
on what it costs to keep a useless dog.
Remember that 70 bushels of corn
grown on an acre is cheaper than 100
bushels on two acers.
Do not work the boys to hard. They
have been going to school and must get
hardened by degrees.
An Indiana Farmer correspondent
"cured the worst case of self-milking
COW" by inserting in her nose a ring of
two and half or three inch diameter. )"
Plant and SOW what you can raise the
best on your farm and let the neighbors
say and do what they please. Do not
be afraid to make new departure on
your own Judgment. Better trust your
own then your neighbors.
Rhubarb. This plant, being among
the first to furnish material for pies and
sauce, should be among the first in the
spring to receive our attention. If we'll
prepared last autumn as it should have
been, by a liberal cover of manure,
there will be but little to do this spring
but to fork in the manure and remove
the old stalks.
No tree is equal to the Russian Null
berry for wind break, yet it makes a
very rapid and, at the same time, low,
busbY growth, that makes complete
barrier against the wind. The Gray
Willow also grows fast on low, rich,
moist land, and is a good wind-break.
An Indiana Farmer correspondent
"leaves weeds far in the rear" by soak
ing Asparagus Seed in tepid water
twenty-four hours, then putting it in a
bag of thin muslin, burying in moist
earth, and when sprouted planting in
the bed prepared for it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15
A Sadly Abused Title.
From the San francisco Newsletter.

The title professor" has been SO
much used by those so incompetent that
it has come in America, to mean almost
nothing. A man who cannot tell wheth-
er "The Bold McIntyres" is a symphony
or an oratoria styles himself musical
prof" A man who can turn a somer-
sault successfully three times out of five
advertises himself as an acrobatic Prof F"
The barber who can cut off one hair
while he pulls out two is tonsorial
prof, /" and there are culinary and pre-
stidigatory Prof, ;" chiropodal prof "
PROF" anything you want, till the
man who has rightly obtained and real
ly merits the title feels cheap when he
is addressed as professor, and yearns
for a plain mister
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15
Fern and Moss Trimmings.

Many useful articles can be ornament
ed with real ferns, MOSES and flowers.
Cut out in white cardboard a set of
toilet mats, draw scallop round them,
taking half that circumference of cotton
reel as guide. Cut the scallops out
with a sharp pair of scissors, and punch
a hole in the center of each with shoe
makers punch, a quarter. of an inch
across. The ferns MOSES, small flow
ers, &c, must now be prepared by
pressing them with hot iron,
first covering them with one or two
sheets of blotting paper. Now with
a small brush cover all the underside of
each leaf or flower with hot gelatine and
water (half an ounce of gelatine to half
pint of water will be about the proper
tom, and lay it on the mat very care
fully in the position YOU wish it to be,
pressing firmly with solf cloth on and
off for few minutes, till it is firmly
fixed. Brush over both sides and the
edges with hot gelatine. 1t is better to
give it two coats before vanishing.
These mats will wash with a little soap
and water if they have been thoroughly
gelatined and vanished. The stamped
out" designs can be used in making
these kind of mats, instead of ferns, &c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15
EPITAPHS,

How sleep the brave who sink to rest
:iiy all their eountry's wishes blest,
They sleep Dot in their regimentals.
Sueh things being here not deemed essentials y
Here lies one Box within another;
The one of wood
Was very good;
We cannot say so much for t'other.%
John Macpherson
Was a remarkable person,
He stood SIX feet two
Without his shoe,
And he was slew
At Waterloo
here lies the body Of Mary Sexton,
" no pleased many a man, but never vexed one g.:
Not ike the woman who lies under the next
stone
'Here lies John Hill, man of skill,
His age was five times ten,
He ne'er did good, nor ever would,
Had he lived as long again"
Here lies DIR. TrOllope,
Who made these stones roll up;
He took dose of iaiop
And God took his soul up
Poor Martha Smell. she's gone away,
she would if she could, bat she could not stay (;
hhe q two bad logs and baddish cough.
But her legs it was that carried her OF"
Here lies T.
Killed by a sky
Rocket in my eye"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15

"the first thing to do after the floors are
smoothed and sandpapered is to fill the
grain of the wood thoroughly with some
good patent filler, and the grain Of the
wood is brought out much better by
using dark filler, which fills in the soft
porous parts of the wood, and when it
IS wiped off, the close, hard portions
make a very pretty shading, and con-
trast with the darker portions" The
Lighter woods, oak, ash and yellow pine
keep their good looks longer, under
proper varnish, than the darker floors.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15
TARIFF BILL KILLED.
The Enacting Clause Stricken Out in the
TTousa bv n Majority of Four


House by a Majority of Four.
In the house. on Tuesday, after strong
speeches from Mr. Randall, Mr.. Blackburn,
Mr.. Kasson and others, Mr. Converse, pus hing
to the front, moved to strike out the enacting
clause. This was signal for yolly of misses
and groans from the Democratic side, this
demonstration being met by rounds of applause
from the Republican side. The scene IN the
chamber was one OF intense excitement and
confusion to which the galleries rendered no
little aid by loud tokens of approval. Teilers
being ordered, Messrs. Converse and Morrison
were appointed by the chair Before taking
his place, NJ orrison called to the clerk of the
house, who was standing by the speakers
desk and exclaimed: 'Clark, see that no
id scoundrel who IS paired goes between
the tellersn Clark promising to see that fair
ground should be had, Morrison took his sta
ton, giving Converse very cool shake of the
hand as he stood opposite that gentleman. Then
the voting began, and the tellers announced
the affirmative vote to be 155. The first man
to pass through in the negative was Reagan of
Texas who had been brought in an invalid
chair in order to cast his vote. He was heartily
applauded by his friends and received many
congratulations upon his apparent recovery
from his late severe illness. The negative
vote was announced as Isl, and then George
D. Wise fNa) voted IN the affirmative making
the vote stand l59 to 155
The only Republicans who's voted with the
Democrats against STRIKING OUT tne
enacting clause of the bill were Messrs,
Strait, Nelson, Wakefield and White Of Mime
sofa. On being asked to explain their votes
these gentlemen all say that they voted to take
up the bill up to consider it, and having done
So they could not consistently vote TO eject it
after three weeks time wasted III discussion.
In addition, they say they favor revision of
the tariff and would have voted for the Nor
rison bill if properly amended
The Democrats who voted with the Republi
cans in favor of striking out the enacting clause
were: MessIs, Budd, Glasscock, Charles A.
sumner, and FULLY, of California; Eaton of
Connecticut; Finerty Of Illinois; Converse
Foran, Geddes, Jordan, LeFeyre, hurry, David
r. Paige, soney. A. ]. Warner and
Wilkins, of Ohio; Boyle, Con-
Molly Curtis Duncan Elliott, Ermen-
trout Hopkins, Mutchler, Patton, Post, Ran
dali and Storm ofPennsylvania: Arnot, Hutch
ms, Muller Spriggs, Van Alstync and Wem-
pie OF New York; Findlav Of Maryland; George
d. Wise of Virginia; Farrell, Fielder and Me
Adoo of New Jersey; Snyder of West Virginia
and Hunt of Louisiana--3A
1t is supposed that this will end tariff legis-
lation for this session a2d ensure an early
adjournment
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15
For the Aid of Gen. Grant.

Washington Special Senator Edulunds left
the chair of the vice president Wednesday to
offer bill to place Gen. Grant on the retired
list of the army, and in brief speech alluded
indirectly 70 his financial failure, which was
announced in the papers. He said be hoped
the committee on military affairs would hasten
the passage of the bill Such measure has
beeQ repeatedly introduced in congress. but
has invariably failed Southern dhmocrats, es-
pecially ex-confederates, are kindly disposed
toward Grant, and little opposition is anticipat-
ed beyond that of democrats of the Holman
type in the house, and Voorhees, type in the
senate While it is well known that Grant has
comfortable fortune left, there is a generous
feeling that his services deserve the providing
Of him against the ups and downs of CONNER
eial business
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15
Hawthorne's Suppressed Stories.

Julian Hawthorne in the May Century
The witches always had a special in
terest or fascination for my father, as
might be inferred from the character
and tone of the illusions to them In his
published writings. But it is perhaps not
generally known that he wrote a num-
Der of tales having witches for their
subject matter that were said by the one
or two persons who saw them to DO
more powerful as conceptions of weird
and fantastic horror than anything is
the printed volumes of short stories.
But these tales never emerged from the
manuscript state and were finally
burned BY their author, because, as my
mother told me he had explained to
her. he felt that they We're not true.
That is, suppose, they embodied no
moral truth; they were mere imagina-
tive narratives, founded on history and
tradition, and had not the spiritual bal
anee and proportion of what Hawthorne
would deem work of art.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15
Anecdote of Agassiz.

A Hartford gentleman who was in
company with the late Professor Agas-
siz on board the vessel rendered him by
the government for the purpose Of max
ing coral and sponge Investigations off
the Florida coast. saws that when this
ship reached Florida, Mr., Agassiz vas
placed In the cutter and rowed toward
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15

A meeting Of the stockholders Of the Irish
Catholic Colonization. society was held in Chi
cage, Wednesday. Among others present were
Bishop Ireland of Minnesota s NJ Smyth,
agent in Nepraska, and q J. Kreaney, agent in
Minnesota. Bishop ireland reported to the
meeting that the question Of caring for immi-
grants would doubtless receive the attention Of
the coming convention Of American bishops, 70
beheld a; Baltimore aud the meeting then vo-
ted 10 cooperate with the council in any action
which they might take in the premises The
outgoing directors were reelected. The treas
nrer reported that there is now III his hands a
cash balance Of ss.079, which, added to all
other assets makes grand total of sf29 no.
A dividend of 6 per cent on the stock was de-
F1arp1
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15
Vitality OF Seeds.

The farmer or gardner should run no
risk in seeds in preparing for a crop.
Reliable seed stores never sell at ran
dom, nor will they sell seeds after they
have lost their vitality by age. Such
stores frequently have large surplus of
seeds left over, some of which are just as
good at two, three, or even ten years
of age as when fresh. But there are a ma
lority of seeds though they may make a
limited and feeble growth, have not the
strength and yigor to produce strong
shoots or crops, So we say, don't buy
old seeds, And large portion of those
placed at stores and groceries to be
sold on commission are of the lots saved
over from last year, or
from some seed raiser
who sells without testing his seeds after
the winter is passed. Prof. Beal, of the
Michigan Agricultural College, tried the
seeds sold at country stores on commits
sion. obtaining lots from various places.
He found that from twenty to forty
five per cent. of the seeds grew with the
best of planting and careful attention so
that thereafter the college bought no
more garden seeds which are sold on
commission. Lately we have heard
men claiming that they had seed corn
three years old just as good as it was
two years ago. 1t is true seed corn two
years old Will grow if it had extra care,
but notas certainly nor near as vigorous
as the first spring after it is gathered.
And we would discourage the planting
of two years old seed, if any good seed
could be had for three or four dollars
per bushel. -Des Moines Register.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15

/ believe Swift's Specific has saved my life.
had virtually lost use of the upper part Of
my body and my arms from the poisonous eff
fects of a large cancer on my neck, from which
have suffered for 20 years $. s. 5. has re-
lieved me Of all soreness, and the poison is be-
ing forced ont of my system. will soon be
well W. r. RoBTsoN, Davisboro Ga.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15

Baron Won Eisendecker, who has represented
the German government at this capital for a
little over year, received a dispatch from his
home Office informing HIM of ms transfer to
Baden and OF the appointment of Mr.. Won Al
vensIeben, now minister at the Hague to sue
coed him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15

AFTER USING large number of preparations
for Catarrh, have become satisfied that Of
them all Ely's Cream Balm gives me the most
relief | can recommend it to any one who may
have CataIrh, Cold in the head or Hay Fever.
IS b. Lewis, Principal Graded School. Gin
ton. Wis. EASY TO use Price 50 cents
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15
One aneedote. told BY the writer who

One anecdote, told bv the writer who
has just sketched Berlin society,
whether literally true or only neat in
vention, has met with great success.
1t hits at what used to be called in Ger
many French fashion. An English
missionary, so the story goes, was inyi-
ted to large dinner party by German
Professor and Deputy. Out of regard
to bis cloth the host, after the ladies
had withdrawn from the table, apollo
gized to the missionary for their. per-
lraps. too decolletee STYLE of dress.
Oh, pray don't mention it, replied the
missionary. lived for 10 years among
the savages of Africa. and am quite oc-
customed to such sights.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15
Pilesl Piiesl Pilesl

Sure cure for Blind Bleeding and Itching
Piles Single box has cured worst chronic
case of twenty years standing. No one need
suffer five minutes after applying. Williams
Indian Pile ointment II absorbs the-aumors,
allays the itching lpraticularly after getting
warm in bedl Prepared only for piles and
itching for the private parts Moves Bros. a
Cutler, st Paul Wholesale Agents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15

The house committee on military affairs
agreed to report resolution authorizing the
committee TO investigate the management of
such national soldiers homes as it may deem
nucasaarv
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15

Deacon Smith buys Carbolne, the deodorized
petroleum hair Ienewer and restorer, and rec
ommends il 70 all his friends as the perfection
of all hair preparations This shows THAT the
Deacon is a wise man and knows what is what
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15

An Invaluable Reme1y--None except those
who have suffered ali the horrors OF Dyspepsia,
can fully appreciate the value and efficacy of
Perry Davis Pain Killer, sovereign remedy
for this distressing disease in all its forms is
used internally and externally, test its virtues.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15

Holmes aud Bgacken. the Halifax, n S dyna-
miters, have been sentenced 10 six months inn
prisonment, beginning May l.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15

Count Cortina died the other day in the city
Of Mexico, leaving his daughter fortune Of
81 100000
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15

Capt II. n. Adams, assistant superintendent
of the government canal works at Louisville,
was instantly killed onMednesdaN. the 9TH.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15

"Buchu-paiba," Great Kidney and Urinary Cure 81
Rough on CoFns, for Corns Warts. Buuions. I5c
Wells Health Renewer cures Dyspepsia, Impotence
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The Cape Cod canal dredger is the largest in
the world 1t takes ont 600 cubic yards
hour
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15

ALIENS IRON TONIC BTTTERs CURE all Blood
disorders All genuine bear the signature of
/ z Alien druggist ST Paul. MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15

Az EXTENDED POPULARITY RRowN's BRoE-
cHIAL TRoCHEs have been before the public
many years For relieving Coughs and Throat
troubles they are superior to all other articles
SOLD ONLY N BONES.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15

Ask your dealer for the Frazer Axle Grease,
and take no other
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15

William Missey. paying teller Of the Bank of
Commerce, Baltimore, was arrested charged
with nmhnzZlinn sl1 Nnl by false antrins.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15

Wells May Apple (Iiver) Pills, 10c, pc
Rough on Dentist Tooth Powder, l5o.
"Rough on Toothache, instant relief, 15c
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15

Pure Cod Liver on made from selected liveas
on the seashore. by CAswEIL. HAZARD & Co. New
York. II Is absolutely and sweet Patients who
have once taken il prefer il to an others Physicians
have decided it superior to any of the other oils in
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15

DR. Sanforl's Liver Invigorator is the best
and oldest general family medicine in America.
ELY's CREAM BALM has cured me of Catarrh
of several years standing. have covered
nv sense Of taste and smell The Balm has no
equal as cure. FRANZ G. OGDEN, Elizabeth,
fATrlv ,rifb fin0aF
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15

Chapped Hands. Face. PimpIes and rough
Skin cured by using JUMPER TAR soar, made by
CAswELL. HAz1RD Co. New York.
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'Rough ON Rats clears ont Rats, Mice. Ice.
Mother Swans Worm Syrup, tasteless. 25c.
Rough on Coughs" Troches, 15c; liquid she
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-05-15

Regeneration for en-
feehled systems, sui
fering from a general
want Of tone, and its
usual concomitants,
tfyspepsiA and ner-
vousness, Is seldom
derivable from the use
Of n nourishiBg diet
and stimuli Of appe-
tite, unaided. AIMED
icine that viii etfecta
removal Of the specific
obstacle to renewed
health and vigor, that
is a genuine correc-
tive, II the real need.
II Is the possession OF
this grand require
Inent which makes
IIostetter's Stomach
Bitten so effective rs
an inyigorant. For
sale by an Druggists
and Dealers generally
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Ess.z.s5sx 81 sent postpaid Z shot nickle plated
stt1A - cal .rovolver. Seal 5shot nickle plates
EASl65, spaulding's League bal a. i :,Sl;
ud SDnrtin & Goods BIker 4 skinner. Rockford, Ill.