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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-09

The richly-clad form, soiled with dust and blood,
Was tenderly lifted and borne from the place;
As II nearcd the spot where the rich man stood,
His eyes first tell on the pale, sweet lace.
Then arose on the air such a terrible cry,
That those who heard Il could never forget,
Twas so filled with a strong mans agony,
SO freighted with anguish. love and regret
''Oh, my God tits my child tits my only soni
Would 1 could have died for thee-my cher
ished one
And this was the man. who, a moment ago,
Defied the grim drink fiend TO do him an ill
All, the proud heart is humbled! the head is
Ger the bier where his loved one lies stricken
aud still.
Thus at last does it smite him-this demon of
woe
And its weapon-the hand of that poor drunken
sot
Who. with drink-maddened brain, struck the
That sent those scared brutes to the fatal spot,
Where the hoOf-stroke that crushed out that
innocent breath.
Dealt the heart OF his sire a blow keener than
death.
And, until we crush it, this monster sin
OF intemperanee, will bring to US woe and
alarm;
Though, by devious paths, it its way will win.
There is no one secure from its deadly harm.
II SCOTS at morality, virtue and law,
Fen defying religions restraining hand;
o. the foul, foul blot! the most fatal fiawi
To be found IN the annals of this our land!
That permits this vile snake TO entwine its
smooth coils
sure and close round the victims ensnared by
its tolls,
''Alarmisti" sFanatici" Enthusiast, Wild"
These some of the names derisiyely given
To those strong, brave hearts, Who-unfecOnciled
To be scourged by this cUrse-neath the smiles
of Heaven
Are pressing forward toward that glad hour
That shall drive the tyrant from out the land
When we'll rise from its subtle and deadly
power,
And, at last. in the light of true liberty stand,
sure as slavery's vile chains were Embossed in
the past
So the great cause of Temperance will triumph
at last
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-09
Educational.
G. l.. BOWMAN EDITOR

Communications from Teachers and those
interested in Education solicited. Address all
Communications to the Editor at Prescott, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-09

AS novel exercise and for the educa-
tive value there is in it, w. A. Caldwell,
of the Pierce Valley school. introduces a
debate every Friday afternoon in which
his pupils resemble Websters and Clays
in their enthusiasm
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-09
Program of Teachers Association to
he held at Oliyet, Feb, 18th:

lO:15 Open with singing.
!. Physiology and Hygiene. T. II. Fischer.
2. Should photography and Orthoepy be
taught together? How Why? Mag
gle Cook.
3. Recitation. Eettie Coon.
1900 Picnic Dinner.
100 Open with singing.
4. Essay. Adine Vansehoonhoven.
5. Paper. Vile Willard.
g. Reading in the Upper Form. II. Lowater.
T. Constitution. Minnie Powers.
g. Reading Circle work. G. L. Bowman.
B. J. THOMPSON, Pres.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-09
THE BURLINGTON"
C. B. & N. f. R.
Arrival and Departure of Trains at Prescott

GOING SOUTH
Express, dai --.-----'s = y -
Passenger. daily exec - sunday .---.--l'tt p ID
Accommodation. daily except suuday-..7-5 - p m
GOING NORTH
Express, daily ------..----a. $500 5 - a m
Passenger, daily except sunday ----------l % m
Accommodation, daily except sunday 400 p IN
For rates tickets. time tables. etc, apply 20
W. c. HALLETT, Agent, Prescott, Wis
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-09
For the JOURNAL
"Strong Drink is Raging"
BY MAGGIE WALKER PARSONS.


at can do me no harm" the rich merchant said
lis but little indeed. that ever drink;
But when asked TO a social glass by friend
'Twould be ehurlish in me to refuse, think.
This temperance racket is all very wen
For the weak minded wretehes, VINO cannot
resist
The temptations of drink. and who yield to its
I've no time in this temperance war to enlist.
But viii leave il for those who have cause for
I am quite wen assured drink can do me no
harm!"
That is crushing us down with its loathsome
hand,
No wish for the Fastening of that glad time
Tha shall drive the tyrant from our fair land;
But with thoughts filled with mortgages"
bonds and stocks"
And thu incoming notes that he soon must
meet,
And the rents he should charge for his business
blocks,
He hurried along up the crowded street;
w hen there suddenly broke ON his listening ear
shrill sounds that betokened some awful fear
A cry Of horrorl shrek of painl
udden rush mid the startled throngl
theu shouts OF warning aud oaths prohne'
4 two frantic horses dash madly along.
ADd there in the street-On the Shiny stones
LlSsa fair little child-all bruised and crushed
As kind hands lift him IA few faint means
From the pale lips issue-then allis hushed.
And ooZing slow from cruel wound,
The blood drops redden the place around.
He is past earthly aid" a low voice said
Not throb of the pulses, no hutter OF breath
CTS but one little step in the path we tread
From the fullness OF health TO the paleness OF
DEATH
Then stern voice spoke-and the words that
were said,
Made the crowd of hearers shudder and
shrink
THAT poor little lad who now lies there dead,
Was the innocent prey OF the demon Drink!
Who in moment briet-with power from He'll
Fills narrow grave, and prison CELL"
"For the furious wrath ola drunken man
Lashed those poor dumb brutes TO frenzy
Wild
TIL, escaping their letters they madly ran.
And their cruel hoofs struck the helpless child.
one swift crashing blow IA few faint cries!
Then all is Over-the heart is numb,
And the beautiful lad that before us lies,
Was one victim more of the demon RHmi
FOR that drunkards hand took the fair young
life
As surely as with an assassin's knifet'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-09

Pierce county's record on teachers
meetings is hard TO beat. Two are called
for Feb. 18th and we are figuring how to
attend them both. 1t is fact to be re-
corded to the credit of Pierce county
teachers, that the meetings are always
grand success whether the superintend-
ent is there or not.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-09

In glancing over the annual death roll
for 1887, we notice that the cause of edu-
cation has contributed its share to the
list of honored dead Edward Olney, E..
L. Youmans, Mark Hopkins. S. F. Baird,
and Pres. Hitchcock are among those
who have passed to the place of the de-
parted. Ask your pupils to tell you why
each of these men should be remem-
bered
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-09

We are in receipt of copy of Longs
Language Exercise" edition.
1t is just the book to put into the hands
of young teachers who do not feel well
grounded in the art of teaching language.
1t is published by Van Antwerp, Bragg &
Co, Cincinnati. Ohio.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-09
ME Fiber Clothing Co.

The Fiber Clothing Co.
q Buhl Block, Detroit, Mich -,
ORGANIZED under the State Law, will
mail 10 any address, upon receipt of Is, SO or IS
cents. according to quality desired,
n new and novel Under Garment for either Men,
Women, or Children, soft, strong
PAPER VEST, lined and bound, to be worn over
the undershirt. Several hundred per
cent. the lightest, varmest, neatest and cheapest
garment ever worn. Try them and
You vii never rz-s a Water without one. They
are Anti-Blizzafds and Anti-Lung
Diseases These prices are TO cover cost and adyer-
tise the garment. Ask your clothier
for one. at higher price Chest measure must ac;
"A 5000 rapers Mention this paper when you
write. Patented in U. s and Canada Asnts Wanted
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-09

You WILL ENJOY THIS LITTLE STORY VERY
MUCH IF xoU SMOKE CHEAP CIGARS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-09

S. I. Irvine, of the Esdaile school, out
lines the lessons for each weeks work
and posts the same in the school-room
for consultation by the pupils. This saves
answering many questions as to what and
where the lessons are and forms an ex-
cellent basis for reviews.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-09
Temperance.
CONDUCTED BY THE Wet. U,
SAY. DO YOU sMOKE2

"F0r God and Home and Natire Land.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-09

We bury our genial friend, E. X. Bar
nard, as school teacher; but resurrect
him as dealer in all kinds of school
furnishing goods. His headquarters will
be at Ellsworth. Mr.. BIS long expert
ence as teacher furnishes him with a
reliable judgment in all matters pertain
ing to school apparatus.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-09

at can do no harm" the rich merchant said
lis but little indeed. that ever drink
But when asked 10 a social glass by friend
lIMnnla he chnrllsh in nna 10 refnse mink.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-18
CHANGING FASHIONS IN TIRE DRIVE.
HOW THE FANCIEs OF WEALTHY PEOPLE HAVE
VARIED.

II ,s interesting TO observe the changes IN tne
fashions Of the Central Park turnous. A' one unio
everybody drove the Old-fashoned laih'iy e"ii'e0
with driver and footman in hont' anu INC "oi
were always matched. II any one depat1co Horl
this recognized rule IL was invite the cf'cism Vi
the rest ~ the driving world. Now, however, IN
stead Of attempting TO initiate those who are usually
allowed to set the fashions, everybody tries 10 DC
in as striking contrast TO his neishOor as p'S''i0
The effort seems to be TO appear s'aruihs vi
stunnngs and as little like anything else 10 DC
seen as is consistent with ordinary good tas'e' Al
one pair Of horses have long, waving taS the next
nair will have theirs cropped so closely that The
English driver will fairly swell with pride. There
is a difference too. in the manner of bobbng thelr
tails some of them are made TO hang down, "hhe
Others by different and more enectual mouo Vi
nicking are made 10 stand straight Out IN te urcc
ton of the drivers hands. The horses themselves
seem TO understand what is desired. and the shorter
their tails are cut the higher they hold ,helr hea
thereby making the effect striking and afustlc
The tone1e-chains too have undergone change
One carriage will have chains making merry anu
musical jinglejangle, and another one Will DO 81
closely drawn and every INK Will DO 50 iiei1'
fastened that It could not be more Silent II ma'o Va
leather The harness is sometimes 50 bedecKcd WIN
gold or silver or nckelplate that the leathor Is
Scarcely to he seem and right behind Will come
carriage with not a superiuous buckle visible. ms
singular range Of fancy is noticeable even III uio
color of the harness. For instance, one sees roau
cart driven by young woman and the collar on
the horse is white; the day before the same young
woman drove through the Park and the lines IN her
hands were white The quecrest looking affair that
has recently been seen, though Is an aMohucoioIVu
buck board drawn by two light sOTel horses WIN
godmOunted harness and as there snCud tS e
comnlexion tie hair and even the mutton-chop
whlskers of the driver are Of an appropriate hue.
More odd however, than all OF these Is lafEe DacA
carriage drawn by two large coaEblack horses,
with harness unreleved by a single buckle that ism
as black as the horses themselves The ola uflNeT
of ebony hue wears tall, black hat and an unusual
thing with full looded Africanhe has long bach
beard. In perfect keeping with the appointments
of this sOmIre establishment che lady Who alWa!
occupies the carriage alone, Is Invariably wrapped
in clothes OF the darkest material
As to the color of tie horses, IL was loIIheiIs
the fashion TO drive matched teams, put now ohe
frequently sees a gray and black or gray ana
sorrel or a black and sorrc but rarely bay anu
any other color. The Cleveland bays are nearly
al,yav ma he'd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-18
TINE OLD CAME COCK WAS AsroN1sHED

From the Popular Science Moh'hS' III. l.,
Az 9-,usng test of the difference OF disposition IL,
ho-n~arl fowls NAV be made by placing piec59
- I,. class against the trunk OF lass ~ ali
Ir, . train of corn I'm front of 1t. Some hens VII
Sisroxcr what they all take for new arrival VIII
mild curiosity and merely look AZ Il intehtHi
neeIIng around behind the tree, and then walk queuy
away II, a ,rs,st ,ron
Others peck grass angrfly ana Insls ' uP t1n
ecbttng while few nervous females show much tnc
same noisy excitement that sezes upon most mems
when thew spy o snake. We trien INC saia t uau
auocrat of the famyard with this trck anu u. W.
az once reused to fury. Dropping hls hean WIZ ~
90 ten feet I'm front OF the glass be began t6e
comtions advance by parallels which every one ram
liar with poultry has seen BEFORE nEn'' pH Co. ~,
'ree he Soon lost his enemy by moving TOO far 10
enc eide After Growing fcrcely and LOOKING AROUND
o,s,i, Tor a few moments he returned TO the tram
~ go and almost Instantly the strange COCK
oearcr than ever More stealthy approach anotner
failure 10 keep sight of the foe and greater eAc'
rannt and a third time ne began 10 ear, Only 10 DC
tartIcd by tho hostile presence nearer than ever.
A. last he worked right up 10 the glass anu Dfce,
h,meoIf for the shock Of combat the c0unterieh OF
course following his every movement Wlla o'nIrou,
colestv There was one fierce peck al Inc angry
tcsd 4, the class and then crash a. our nfuilateu
champion hurled himself against his likeness preaN-
Inc The r,ass into q hundred fragments.
Tho mincllng OF establishment. rage, ana triumph
- nj irds arpearance "a he whlrled about. startled
III rackine noise and bewliered at the total dis
appearance OF his enemy. was conllcal 10 Oeiull'
Then he rushed around behind the Dig pear uee,
a,'deptlv thinking that the cOwaidy stranger mlghi
he hidden there Not finding him the victor stfuttei
ohort TOO excited 10 eat. and crOwcd long and loud
oyer lis unprecedented triumph The other COCK was
Who would crow defantlv in our arms whenever ne
fonrd himself being carried of the premises knowing
fron, cvncrence that set-tO was coming, cOulu
| scarcely credit his senses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-18
SOME JUVENILE POLITICIANS.
oO-hL 4" @--'A'>'@
From The st. Louis Republic.

From The st. Louis Republic.
Mention was made some time ago of the fact that
the little children of Congressman WOODBURY.; OF &c
Vada espOused the OF Cleveland anu lhuilNdn'
although their father Is one of the most intense hG
pubicans in all the land Inc cElurch iliellt A. NO
Democratic sympathy from their mother, VINO deu Two
or three wears ago. All OF her family were Demo
Gratis. Not long ago the Congressman Hl'e udIeii i
Ter began to Hop. one day She had an earnest PQll-
cal talk with her brother to whom she said: NOW,
George don't you think Il Is rather h2id on pop Ids
she calls her father for both OF us To pe
Wouldn't 1t be well for us to pair, ana let me Ss S
self a Republican until the campaign Is over ,.,.,
The boy wouldn't agree 10 any such pIoposIIOh,
and tried TO induce his little sister who Is 9ny apou.
seven years old, remain stcadiast TO the Deocrduo
cause But the little girl hoped Just before inc cry
tion Wednesday morning, when nc nneye,a var o 10
boy heard that the returns indicated inc eIeq.O" VI
Harrison, he upbraided his sister for deserving her
party in time OF peril hurting her feelings 50 muc
that she cried The old man. the CongessihaH, sGpe
late on Wednesday, and George couldn't wait LOT NM
70 arise He went into the room, awakened MIN ana
said: Well pop you Republicans have won. but
look here you know am your and II you have
any money on Harrison you ought 10 give me
The little girl was listening, and she bounded into
the with the exclamation, NO pop, II you na. y.
won anv money on the election ] think you ought 10
give me a girls tricycle. because l turned Republican
George couldn't stand It any longer, and he said :
Well you Republicans can crow put you G GO W
beat Hill for Governor lie whipped EN- an IN Nc"-
York And It's my opinion that we ought y" nave
nominated ll for p es dent tbs tine instead OF CeVc
land. Hill would have whipped every uouS' w
just run him the next time $780, . o,-, ~.
The children then allowed their father TO finish his
slumbers but when he arose George went 20 nm agar
and said: say. pop, give me twenty -hve cents.
have lost that much on Cleveland; ana MY hVoI C0h
pels me IN pay II. ] owe II 10 boy on our DOCK"
The old man forked out the money ana niue George
Congressman Woodburn IS proud Of his exceptionally
bright children and he thinks George VIII most surrey
get into politics of these days: The hte EiI )
wonderful musical prodigy, and has reputation Is
"a performer on the piano.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-18
THEIR WEDDING JOURNEY.

From The Chicago Tribune
The sun never shone upon a lovelier morning than
that which ushered In the wedding day OF BliGr
MoSwat and LODeua Grub.
Far away In the dreamy distance stretched land
scape that seemed rcmbie and vibraie In the
mellow haze of the golden october day II the unseen
euirits that lnAabit the air were beating II with
fairy wings I'm the rrcpiessbis exuLcrancc OF over
flowing fe aud Joy.
blilscr and bella Mcswat had Just starred on
their wedding Journey. ~
Animated by the sincere and laudable purpose OF
,Forriug mo- indication I'm their manner apparel. Or
bebavior that they taking such trip. Billgcr
nccLtle and Iobella attired In sllk dress OF
a delicate lilac tin, with no conspicuous ornaments
c,ceut a large solitary ring on OF the fingers
M her LEFT hand and a few orange blossoms mOdcstly
and becOmiugy arranged I'm h.r Pdlisian travelling
nat They sat on the luxurious cushion Of a palace
car Bflllgers arm resting carclessy the back OF
The seat occupied b. his lovely bride aud Lobea
leaning toward Billiger In the easy, tender, cOnhdng
manner Of a mother I'm Israel going with her aged
companlon 10 an Old settlers meeting, the secretary
OF a Young Ladies' Society for the Dissemination of
Useful knowledge accompanying All elder brother on
biieers faitered the BRIDE turning her beautiful
eyes tristingly 10 bis, nobody would suspect that
We are-that we have Just boen-that We are on
Certainly not Lobelia,7 affirmed Bllliger, with
great postveness he smiled iondy and reassur-
ingly upon hef ,,,,
AThey think We are brother and sister, Billger, or
at least that we arr old married.
"Chcstnuts!n exclaimed a voice.
The young husband turned hercely around 10 see
who had spoken
IL was the tian-boy, Innocent lad OF seventeen
summer s. on whose face was look OF such chldilhe
simplicity that Bhg,rs hasty suspicious were o.
once allaysd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-18

Lopeia, my love- he said tenderly, =" would you
like chestnuts |"
If you like DEAR she replied, trustngly.
Bllliger put his hand into his pocket
Then he put his other hand Into his other PVcAo''
and his face turned ashea gray "a. -
Lobela,7 he said, hoarsey. II nave lel. ny
pocketboOk, with my money and tlcbe :, IN my O,her
pa I'm my other trousers Have you any MONEY
with you Qulckl Here comes the CONDUCTOR
Il think | have, Billiger,' said LoD3na
She put her hand In her pocket ana turnea pato;
Blger.p she exclaimed plieously, nave iois
my pocketbooK in my other dress II,
seven miles from home. Bllliger and Lobeia McSWae
got out, tho ecstac bridegroom persuaded grasplng
sOrlid monopollsl who kept livery stable 10 accept
his gold watch as security for the hire OF carriage
and driver and Mr. and Mrs Mcswat drove nome III
pensve silence through the balmy autumnal lani-
scape which the melowed rays Of the golden october
sun bathed I'm a sea OF molten glory
n the story of the first day OF Biliger and LoDela
wedding Journey shall warning TO Others u
viii not have been written by the souowing historian
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-18
Az EFFECTIVE VALEDICTORY.

From The Chicago TRIBUNE.
If you would Ike 10 say a few words before we
string YOU up said the spokesman or the Nellahcc
committee, stcrnly. you may have the chahce.
There IS something ! would Ike 10 say re
sponded the condemned horse thief, pale but sell
possessed All ask IS that you Will permit me 10
say It without interruption"
Go ahead" said tho spokesman laconically.
Wen let you finish &c., -
"Then, gentlemen,7 began the condemned man,
with deep emotion, :" have a few word, OF solrHlh
warning to utter In the innocent and nappy DAY :
Of nv young manhood, before came 10 Arizona am
fcn into evil WAYS, ! was engaged IN useiul ana
honorable calling Had never abandoned II l might
lave been still a respectable and upright citzen.
Though ] have become bad man and am about 10
receive nv lust punishment, l have always Kept "A
memento of those happier days. In my VaIlse' gen,
tIcmen Won will find copy of little WORK, enltlci
.Tbe American Voters Text Book Of which soid
nearly / 600 copies in county In Penns! wanna
alone IL is indispensable to every man VINO WOud
Ieep himself thoroughly informed as 10 those qleS-
ton, concerning which IL IS the duly OF every cltlAn
To be fully advised You will find In that little vol
ume gentlemen fun and accurate mo- maton as 10
The nolitjcal platforms Of all the parties. election re-
turns from every state In the Union names OF Ihc'-
hers of Congress Judges of the various courts eic.
with mass OF miscellaneous statistics and facs never
before grouped together in one work Bound III co'
or halfcalf the price of this valuable book has al
lie paused a moment TO wipe the scalding tears
from hs eyes When he looked about him again his
audience had vanished He was saved!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-18
NOT MUCH OF ANYTHING IN HTS cARPET-B4G.

From The Albany Journal
al was the only passenger, one day last summer,
with Hclderberg farmer" a gentleman said 10 A
Journar rambler yesterday, on the knowersvillc
lOcal train, and ! think ache yet with laughter.
The farmer was an unusually bucOlc-loOhng fellow,
with four years mud on his heavy boots. We hadns
got far out Of knOwersville-excuse me, Altamont-
when DaggaceInan McChesney burst into the car and
stalkcd up TO the farmer with expression on his
face that might have betokcncd anger or curiosity or
sorrow. / afterwafu found OUT IL lhNONeu al thIeo-
He said
say, what in - have you got in that carpet
har of yoursl The countryman shrank back In his
seat with half geycd, fearful expression over
couple o. skunks in it, II transpired that he had
caught two skunks and decided that the best way to
Get Them into the city put them in his carpet
bag and check II to Albany. OF course, as IL was
chez ked Mac couldn't throw IL of so no tied IL by
string bctwecn the cars and left IL there bump
along over the ties and air Itself"