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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05
oaths in the Courts.

Washington letter in the Chicago Tribune.
Speaker Carlisle said the othe day
hat ne believed the time would come
when the form of an oath would be done
lway with in the Courts. This express
non of opinion was brought out in a
general conversation on the subject OF
;he rejection of the testimony of an
lgnostic in the Swain court martial.
Mr.. Carlisle said that under the present
method of taking testimony the evidence
If most worthless character who took
he oath would be taken against that
If the most surupulous and high minded
nan who from his very sense of truth
could not say that he knew that there
vas a God. He thinks that there new
Or was case tried in any Court where
here was not perjury of some kind on
both sides. He never yet has, in all his
legal experience, seen evidence that the
oath alone restraints a man from max
ng misstatements in his own interests.
He would have each man give evidence
without any preliminary form, and then
t would stand according to the charac-
ier of the witness. Each witness should
% upon his honor. There would be no
irouble in providing penalties for Civ
ing false evidence, as there is now.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05
Passing the Plate.
New York Letter to Philadelphia North Ameri-
Gait

New York Letter to Philadelphia North Ameri-
can.
More diplomacy may be exercised by
the collector than any one would think.
But he can't do nearly as much to help
the church as the members themselves
can as they sit in their seats. Let a
gentle nen put silver in the plate and
then follow it with his eye. The chanc-
es are that not one within sight will
have the courage to put in copper.
More than once I've seen a man drop q
penny from the palm of his hand in the
middle of the plate. thinking it would
pass unperceived. But some deacon or
some one interested in the church,
would light right on to the centre with
a well directed glance. Then the man
would look down, discover with surprise
that he had put in a cent, say,
what a ridiculous mistake" and put
in moro. There are lots of old church
members who understand this, and no
matter what church YOU may go to, I'M
less Won sit mp in the gallery, YOU will
be pretty sure to see some old gentle
man or old lady with an eye on you as
the plate goes by More hesitating
nickles have been turned in the rig hit
direction by this means than any one
has an idea Of And It's only right,
for no one can supply church with
heat, light and good mi mister unless
he has money to do it with. And every
one who enjoys these comforts ought to
help pay for them.
There is a curious case in one church.
1t is that Of an old white haired mcm-
Der, worth million, who always puts
Just ten cents in the box Rain or shine,
he's always IN his seat ut the same hour,
and always has a dime in change.
I've heard our minister make the
most touching sermon on the heather
Won ever heard. Tears would wet
the old millionaire's cheeks, but Just as
that box came around he would wipe
his ewes, reach. with his right hand in
his left waistcoat pocket, and draw out
that dime; just enough to take a mis-
sionarv to Harlem. He probably con-
tracted that habit when he was poo
man, and grew to like it.
Other men are just the other way,
and give literally more, perhaps, than
they can afford. Men who get their
money most easily are the most liberal;
brokers and spectators who don't
know whether they own a cent or not
will throw a $50 bill, when a solid real
estate owner will give quarter. And
I've seen a regular gambler come
into church in all kinds of fancy clothes
and contribute something handsome,
lust for luck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05
Sketch of Lord Wolseley.

Lord Wolseley, commander-in- chief
of the British forces in the Soudan, was
born in county Dublin, ireland, in 1888.
His full name is Garnet Joseph VOL
seley. Entering the British army In
1852, he served in Burmah, in the
Crimea, in India during the Sepoy
mutiny, and in China in 1860. For
several years after in 1867 he was sta
toned in Canada, and was knighted for
his services in suppressing the Red
River rebellion In 1874 he brought
the Ashantee war to o successful con-
clusIon, and was made q major general
and knight commander of the Bath.
He succeeded Lord Chelmsford as COM
mander-in- chief in Zululand, and re-
duced King Gateway to submission. In
1882 he was appointed to the command
of the English forces in Egypt and
after short, but brilliant campaign,
put an end to the rebellion of Arab
Pasha. In private letter from the
Soudan recently Gen. Wolseley is
quoted as saying: II have personally
known only two heroes In the course of
nv life. One was Gen. Lee the other
is Gen. Gordon" Gen. Wolseley, then
colonel, made the acquaintance of Gen
Robert E. Lee in his camp during the
period after the battle of fredericksburg
in December, 1862, and before that of
Charlottesville in May, 1868. Gen.
Wolseley visited the Confederate camp
in company with Lord Harrington, the
English statesman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05
Fire.Side Reading for Farm or City.
Notes for Farmers.

1t costs as much to keep a poor horse,
poor COW, u poor sheep, poor hog,
profitless animals, as it does tie keep
good animals of this several species.
The poorest factors of this unremunera-
tive farming are poor farm and poor
farmer. The capital error of this in
dustrial problem is that the poor far
mer is man who has neglected to
improve himself by thorough agrieul-
tural education.
1t generally happens that the pillow or
the harrow, in common with most ma
chinery used on the farm or in the gar
den, goes into winter quarters rather
the worse for wear This thing or that
is broken or worn and needs repair.
The winter is q time of considerable
leisure among farmers and some of this
time should be devoted to putting tools
in proper order for the next seasons
work.
The timely reminder is given by the
agricultural editor of The Cincinnati
Gazette that since animals are, like
humans, liable to a variety of diseases,
cattle growers and dealers should re-
frain from "magnifying every ailment
into an attack of pleuro- pneumonia.
Good stabling, emissions and careful
nursing will often cure a case which a
nervous or designing alarmist would
torture into fatal attack, and direct
the slaughter of the patient as a need
full sacrifice to the common veal.
The eve of a steer when prominent,
bright and clear with mild and gentle
expression, is an indication of health
with quiet disposition and good feed
ing quality. If the eye is dull and sunk
en- the capillary circulation will be de-
fective and the functions of nutrition
imperfectly performed, and there will
not only be a deficiency in the ability tc
fatten but lack OF strength and con-
stitutional vigor A restless and wild
expression of the eye indicates pre-
dominance Of nervous action and an I'M
quiet disposition that is not compatible
with good feeding quality.
The merchant, the broker, the spec
ulator, the manufacturer, the mechanic
and the man of wealth and leisure, ali
look to, and are dependent on the farm
err for their wealth and prosperity
They see that the nations prosperity de
ponds upon the science of agriculture
They listen to the song of the harvest
ers and look upon tho overburdened
elevators with a consciousness that soil
and climate are not alone the cause Of
such gladness and enormous yield. But
for it, they and the world are indebted
to the inventive genius and clever mech
anism of our mechanics and the skilled
labor and untiring perseverance, indus
try and energy of the hard handed
farmer. It is through him alone that
are brought about such magnificent re-
ST1ltS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05
Guarding Against niphther,a.

I. If one is subject to catarrh, or
infammatory affections of the throat,
especial care should be paid to the con-
dition of the general health, and to the
general hygienic surroundings. There
is reason to believe that diphtheria or
iginates spontaneously in such persons,
when the system is debilitated from any
cause.
II. During the existence of diph-
liberia avoid crowded gatherings in bad
lyyentilated rooms, as in theaters, pub
lie halls, and even churches This is of
especial Importance during cold wealth
er.
III. Secure thorough ventilation
and perfect cleanliness of nurseries,
kindergartens, school rooms, and other
places where children are cared for.
Parents should make it their pers onal
business to secure these in the home
and nursery, and to see that those in
charge of schools, ETC., are also mindful
of these important matters. Children
are more subject to diphtheria than
adults, and the disease is more fatal
with them; hence the necessity for these
precautions on their behalf
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05
Household Miscellany.

GREASE Spots FROM CARPETS. Two
ounces aqua ammonia, two ounces white
CASTLE soap, one ounce glycerine, one
ounce ether. Cut the soap fine; dis
solve in one pint of water over the fire /;
add two quarts of water and the other
ingredients. For removing spots, use a
sponge or clean flannel cloth saturated
with the mixture, and with dry cloth
rub as dry as possible. To wash soiled
clothing use teacupful of the mixture
to an ordinary sized pail of water.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05
The Serious Cost of a Joke
From a Letter from Maine.

from 1eIter from Malue-
Hannibal Harnlin tells that when he
was Speaker of the Lower House of the
Maine Legislature there was among the
members a very dandified old fellow
whose chief weakness was in trying to
conceal the badness which was rapidly
stealing over his head. He came into
he House each morning with his hair
20 carefully combed that it looked as
though each particular hair had been
pasted in its place. Even as it was, there
was scarcely enough to cover the bald
spot. One morning Speaker Hamlin,
thinking to have some fun, called this
gentleman to him and said; My dear
Blank, beg your pardon, but one of
your hairs is crossed over the others.
The member grew angry at once and
replied "You insult me, sir you insult
me !" and walked stifly back to his seat.
He refused to be reconciled, and he be-
came Hamlin's lifelong enemy. A few
years later, when Hamlin was q candi-
date for the United States Senate, this
man was again in the Legislature, and
his vote decided the contest in favor Of
Hamlin's opponent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05
Concerning a Very Rumble Dish.

From the Rural New Yorker
Many persons affect, or really feel, a
great contempt for the article of food
known as hash. Would be wits and
humorists find in the word an unfaiI-
ing inspiration to their pens, equaling
even that perennial theme, "The moth
er in-law.
Some forms Of this preparation no
doubt derserve all the opprobrium be-
slowed upon it. The more than doubt
ful, greasy. unsavory compound served
under the name TO the patrons Of cheap
boarding houses and restaurants, may
we'll be regarded with disfayor Not
so that prepared by the careful
house-keeper. who cuts and trims
of all gristle and superhuous
fat from the cold meat to be
used for this purpose, seasons it with
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05

Hundreds Of Yale graduates, says
the Hartford Courant, 4old and young,
have read with keen sense Of personal
loss the announcement Of the death at
Coopertown, n. u, Of Judge Hezekiah
Sturges, of the class of 1871. he was
the last of the llustrious line of college
bullies, fine classical scholar, an mp
right magistrate, and one Of the latest
and jolliest Of men, trimming over with
wit as with kindness charming old
fashioned gentleman whose society was
treat and whose friendship vas )
decoration.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05

Hundred Years might be spent in search
of remedy for Catarrh, Cold in the Head and
Hay Fever, without finding the equal of Elys
Cream Balm. 1t is applied with the finger.
of ali liquids and snuffs Its effect is magical
1t relieves at once and cures many cases which
battle physicians. Price 30 cents at druggists.
90 cents by mail Ely Bros, oswego, N. Y
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05

The admiral commanding the United States
steamer Lancaster, which has arrived at Tan
gier to support the demand ofthe United States
consul for the release of two persons unjusty
imprisoned, gave notice TO the government OF
Morocco on the Dist that twenty days would be
granted within which the prisoners should be
liberated and reparation given, and that If with
in that time the demands were not acceded to
the admiral would denounce the Madrid con-
vention of 1880 and refer the matter to the gov
eminent at Washington for further action.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05

Mensman's Peptonized Beef Tonic, the only
preparation of beef containing its ENTIRE NurRI
nous PROPERTIES. 1t contains blood-making
generating and life sustaining properties in
valuable for Indigestion, Dyspepsia. nervous
prostration and all forms of general debility; al
so. i'll all enfeebIed conditions, whether the re
suit of exhaustion, nervous prostraton, over
work or acute disease, particularly If resulting
from pulmonary complaints. CAswELL, HAZ
ARD & Co., Proprietors, New York. Sold by
Druggists.
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rhousard. rInon Tbonsand.lt,

OF testimonials of the most wonderful cures,
voluntarily sent us, do not publish them. as
they do not make the cures. tits our medicine,
Hop Bitters, that make the cures. Ithas never
failed and never can. We will give references
to any one FOR any disease similar TO their own
if desired, or will refer to any neighbor, as
there is not neighborhood in the known world
but can show its cures by Hop Bitters.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05

Whitewater, Wis, The examination of Miss
Nellie Koran, who. by q eoroner's jury, was
held on q charge of having poisoned her sister
Anna two months ago, was concluded, and re-
suited in the young lady being remanded 70
jail to await trial The examination has been
In progress four days, and during the last two
the evidence produced against the defendant
believd to have poisoned her father, mother
and two slsteers-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05
Fools Rush in Where Angels Fear &c
Tread"

So impetuous youth is often given to folly
and indiscretions; and, as result, nervous
mental. and organic debility follow, memory il
impaired. self-confdence is lacking; at n ht
bad dreams occur, premature old age seems
setting IN. ruin is in the track In confidence
Won can, and should write to DR.. 4. Y. Pierce,
of Buffalo. n Y, the author of treatise for the
benefit of patients, and describe your symptoms
and sufferings He can cure you at your home,
and will send you full particulars by mail
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05

ABold Counterfeit or Imitation of Dr. c. D..
WARMERS WHITE WINE or TAR SYRUP and
GERMAN HOP BITTERs is being sold in the
Northwest Beware of the dangerous imita-
tons The worthless stuff is sold to Druggists
at $3.50 per dozen, or about 20 cts. per bottle,
and they charge you 80 cts. The Genuine
WHITE WINE OF TAR syrup and GERMAN Hop
Buffers bears the maine Of DIR. q. d. WARNER
on label and wrapper snd blown in bottle.
Take no other
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05
Losing Joke.

"a prominent physician of Pittsburg said to
"a lady patient who was complaining of her con-
'tinued i'll health, and of his inability 10 cure
her, iokingly said: TRY Hop Bittersl" The
lady took it in earnest and used the Bitters,
from which she obtained permanent health.
sShe now laughed at the doctor for his joke,
but he is not so well pleased with it. as it cost
shim good patient
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05

ia one that yields its owner good profit through
the whole season But be must supply the
cows with what they need in order for them to
be able to keep up their product When their
bntter gets light In color he must make it .'gilt
edgedn BY using Wells. Richardson & Co.'S,
Improved Butter Color. 1t gives the golden
color of June, and adds five cents per pound
TO the value Of the butter
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05

/ think Elys Cream Balm is the best remedy
for catarrh ever saw l never took anything
that relieved me so quickly, and have no
felt as well for long time fused 10 be trou
bled with severe headaches two or three times
a week but since using the Balm have only
had one and that was very light compared witt
former ones--J. a. Acorn, Agent @. P. r. r.
Co. Eaton, Colo.
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rnousanda FASTENED to their Graves.

By relying on testimonials written in vivid
glowing languages Of some miraculous cures
made by some largely pulled up doctor or pat
ent medicine has fastened thousands to their
graves; the readers having almost insane faith
that the same miracle win be performed on
them, that these testimonials mention, while
the so called medicine is all the time Fastening
them to their graves. Although we have
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05

1t is not understood why druggists keep in
stock so many kinds Of medicines for coughs,
colds and consumption, when it is only neces-
sary to keep Aliens Lung Balsam, that old, re-
liable remedy, which is pure vegetable prep
aration, and perfectly harmless, as it contains
no opium in any form. Sold everywhere.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05

5000, 600 chillen runnin' roun' de house.
en- its diffunt. He'd as soon chop a
chile.in two as cat. Dey's plenty mo.
A chile err two, mo- er less, warn't no
consekens to Sollermun, dad fetch him ~
MARX TWAIN.
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a chancellor's Opinion.

Hon James Harlan, ex-yice Chancellor of
Louisville, KY, a brother of Justice Harlan,
U. S. Supreme Court, says of St Jacobs Oil:
Il use it, and know full we'll whereof speak
III pronouncing it most extraordinary cure
for all that is claimed for it by its proprietors
Every family should have it
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05
Given mp by Doctors.

SIS ii possible that Mr. Godfrey is up and at
work, and cured by so simple remedy"
81 assure you it is true that he is entirely
culed, and with nothing but Hop Bitters, and
only ten days ago his doctors gave him up and
said he must die from Kidney and Liver
troubled"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05
''Is there no balm in Gilead?


Thanks to Dr. Pierce, there is a balm in his
.fGolden Medical Discovery -" balm for every
wound to health, from colds, coughs, con-
sumption, bronchitis, and all chronic, blood,
lung and liver affections. OF druggists.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05
Feas of Doctors

The fee OF doctors at $500 visit would tax
a man for a year, and in need ola daily visit,
over 81. 900 a year for medical attendance alone.
And one single bottle Of Hop Bitters taken III
time would save the 81 900 and all the years
sickness.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05

Best French Brandy, Ensrt-Weed, Jamaica
Ginger and Camphor Water, as combined IN
DR.. Pierce's Extract of Smart-Weed, IS the
best remedy for collie, diarrh9a, cholera NOR
bus. dvsenfery or blood-fux; also, to break up
colds, feyers and Infammatory attacks If used
early.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05

DEATH-LIKE sensations frequently accom-
pany Heart Disease, reliable specific for il
in all forms is Dr. GRAVES HEART REGULATOR,
thirty years proves it. Free pamphlet of +. f.
Ingalls,, Cambridge, Mass, 400 per bottle
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05

Postmasters Commissioned-Lizzie McClel-
Ian, Marion, Iowa; L. S Peet Upton, Iowa;
s w Osborn. Darlington, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05

A SORE THROAT or CoUGH, if suffered topro-
gress. often results in an incurable throat or
lung trouble Browns Bronchial Troches"
give instant relief.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05

aS-None genuine without bunch of green
Hops on the white label Shun all the vile, poi
sonous stun with Hop or Hops" in their
name.
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young Westener named Judson Detzson
vas arrested in Boston for swIndling banks.
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A splendid Dairy

Mr.. Nelson has succeeded in getting the Du-
luth appropriations increased to $50, OuO
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Catarrhal Headache.

The La Crosse public building passed the
house, the limit of the appropriation being
fixed at s100000
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05

Edmundson, Clark, Ashton, Mccormick and
il,rver i've az the hardest Grim inals in Mon
ana escaped from the Lewis and Clark county
Ill
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05

FoR FANTNEss take ALIENS Iron Tonic
Bitters All genuine bear the signature of J..
p Allen, Druggist, St Paul, MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05

Rev. DR.. Hewitt, of the First Bsptist church of
Hoboken. was led to resign because Of scandal
concerning dashing widow.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05

Dan Manning is not disqualified for secretary
OF the treasury by his ownership of bank stock
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05

What is the difference between a persons
nose and Carbohne the Great petroleum Hair
Remover Ans:-one is the center Of the head
and the other is a head-scenter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05

The attorney for the Des Moines river lanc
settlers bill fell dead just as his bill had passed
the senate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-03-05

nNarboIisalve ia the favorite Household
Q Remedy for the of Cuts, Wounds, Chill
blaines POsons. Bites of Insects, and Skin dis
20 Got the genuine. DC and Toe. at Druggists
or by mail ]. w. COLE & CO.. Black River Falls Wis
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The decision of the Swain court martial is
not highly thought of in Washington.
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ARE YOU DISCOURAGED

Has your physician failed to arrest the dis
ease from which you are sufering2 Are
you losing faith in medicines, and growing
alarmed at your condition? Ii so, take
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$500 TO $1,000 At MARRIAGE.

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and earn big wages. Situations guaranteed Nalentn
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