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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20
A PRETTY ROMANCE.
Two Lovers Meet aud Wed in the Autumn
and Twilight OF Their lives.

Two people were married the other
evening. One of the parties was a
lady, and the other gentleman.
They were not married in Lincoln, but
the scene OF the event was not very,
very far removed. And it is curious
story, and a true one. The bride is
tall and stately, but she is no longer in
the bloom of youth. Gray hairs float
backward from her forehead, and she
has seen many and many winter.
The bridegroom is old and bald, and
before a great while he will be gath
cred TO his fathers. Years and years
ago, before some of us who now wear
whiskers were born, these two loved
each other in kingdom down by the
sea. And to quote further from Anna
bel Lee. it might be said that the an
gels in Heaven envied their love. But
they had q quarrel. Years ago, when
she was girl and he was in the first
flush OF manhood, they had a quarrel.
And he went away in senseless anger;
and she approved his going in senseless
anger; and the memorable years
rolled on, as the years inexorably
will roll. He came not back again.
She married youth of the neighbour
hood. and lived a wretched life; he,
leagues. leagues away, married a
strange woman, and lived wretched
life. and the years rolled inexorably
on. And it came TO pass in the fulness
of time that his wife died. and al
though his hair was gray and his
heart old, he was filled with an inef-
fable longing to see once more the love
of his youth. so he journeyed TO her.
And it was so that her husband had
died and she was n widow, and she,
too, vas gray-haired. And then. in
the twilight and autumn of their
lives, in the graveyard OF their hopes,
they agreed TO marry each other. So
they we're married. The scene was
not in Lincoln. but it was not very.
very far away. But their love will
last until the shadows thicken and the
sun gees down.-LiHcolg (Neb. } Jour
nal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20
Corundum in the Useful Arts.

Much interest has been created of
late in the extended application of
corundum to the useful arts, and IL is
believed that in the near future il will
assume a far more prominent place
among the valuable minerals as the
source of the metal aluminium; the
cheap production of the latter sub
stance has long been an object of ex-
pertinent with metalurgists aud corun-
dunn. therefore, furnishing as it does
the purest source from which it can be
obtained, will probably prove the most
valuable ore. and for il there is a
steady and regular demand; il is gen
orally found associated with crystal
inc rocks. such as granular limestone,
gneiss. granite, or slate. The corun-
DUN and emery are largely used in the
arts as abrading and polishing mate
rials; the mineral is ground. and sep
arated by passing through sleeves into
classes OF various dimensions. and these
are then further prepared in different
ways, according to the purposes for
which they are intended. II is not
long time since the discovery was made
that crystalized corundum. when
ground, forms a better ahrading ma
terial than emery. owing TO the fact
that it breaks into sharp-edged frag-
ments. while emery has rather a round
ed form. Large deposits, both OF CO.
rundum and emery. have been found
in various States of the Union. ~ I.
SIN
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20
TRADE TOPICS.

The annual consumption Of feathers In
this country Is 100000 pounds.
IT is estimated that nearly two million
electric lights are now in use IN the United
States.
THE export Of bananas from the Island Of
Jamaica 10 the United States last year
amounted to nearly 2OO. 900 punches.
WASHINGTON TERRITORY is setting up for
the Pennsylvania Of the Northwest. Btu
miDons coal in large quantities has been dis
covered near Port Townsend.
The consumption Of wool IN the United
States increased from 1870 to 1880 about
seventy per cent The population increased
in the same time but thirty per cent
THOUGH philadelphia has not succeeded in
finding natural gas, she now has an estab-
lIshment that manufactures l. at six cents
hundred, and enthusiastically pronounces
il ''the fuel Of the future"
TEE largest single shipment Of opium that
ever reached San Francisco arrived there
aboard the City Of New York from Hong
Kong. 1t weighed 16.460 pounds. and al SIC
per pound melted the Government in duty
$I64, 600
The exports % Mexico lastyear were S4e,-
I9l, $50, or gain If about six million dollars
over the year before, the exports Of coffee
alone to this country having increased 70
the extent Of a million dollars HennequIn
tobacco, gum and vanilla all show great
increase, exceeding all previous figures
Hides and gold and silver form important
items in our Mexican purchase.
The genuine Mocha coffee comes only from
the province OF Yemen, a province OF
Arabia, north OF the Gulf Of Alden, Of which
Mocha Is the principal place on the sea
coast No coffee is grown IN Mocha Some
thing over ten thousand tons Of coffee are
annually exported from Mocha, but no small
part of 1t is not the product Of Yemen, but
is grown in the East Indies and sent u
Mocha, whence it is reshipped.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20
INJUSTICE TO POPLARS.
One of the Most Beautiful shade Trees for
Farms and Road-Sides.


There seems to be prevalent idea
that because few species of poplar
sucker freely the entire family should
be tabooed. For street-planting this is
not very serious fault in any tree,
but on the lawn any species that in
clines to reproduce itself too freely
should never be used. Among the most
Objectionable kinds may be mentioned
the silver-leaved abele, a beautiful
tree, of rapid growth, but an unmitigat-
ed pest; the Athenian poplar (Populus
gr8ca) foreign species OF little or no
value, although very extensively plant
ed for ornamental purposes in u Q
early part OF the present century; the
Lombardy poplar. - trce tiSt, in addi-
ton to suckering somewhat, soon
becomes diseased and Is not 10 be ree-
commended excepting for its striking
fastigiate growth. Our native species
are generally less Objectionable than
those introduced from abroad. as are
all three of the above, notwithstand-
ing some of them, as the American
4uAFOithS dcpOus anu AOphiuS SISbuOA-
dentata, will sometimes sucker little.
The newly introduced sO-called
Carolina poplar" has proved to be
one of the most beautiful, hardy and
valuable trees for street planting that
we possess. II is a well-marked form
OF one OF our native species, possibly
p. angulata, or angled cottonwood,
and does not sucker. 1t is of easy
cultivation and quickly forms
tree. The growth is decidedly
upright, and for the few first years
after planting the long vigorous shoots
should be headed back each spring.
This pruning thickens up the head,
which soon develops into roundish,
in place of columnar form. The foli-
age, which in thrifty specimens is
large, deep green, and glossy, is ex-
ceedingly attractive, and creates a
dense shade. Like all the family, it is
not especially partial to any particular
soil, but the best result is always OBJ
tanned from liberal feeding. and the
Poplars are no exception to the rule.
1t is a tree that may be recommended
without fear of unprincipled persons
creating "a corner" on its sale, as each
cutting will grow freely, and in two
years form a merchantable specimen.
Josiah HOOpeS, in n. J.. Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20
MARK TWAlN'S DAUGHTER.
She Kept Diary Until She Suspected HeI
Father of "a Mean Trick.

She Kept Diary Until She Suspected Hes
Father of "A Mean Trick.
Mark Twain, il he is in the mood
will tell the story of his own courtship
in a manner worthy of the greatest OF
living humorists. When he lrst met
the lady who afterward became his
wife he was not so distinguished as
now, his origin was humble, and for
some years of his life he had been a
pilot on the Mississippi river. The
future Mrs. Clemens was a woman of
position and fortune; her father was a
Judge, and, doubtless, expected ''fami-
~" and social Importance in his SON.
in-law. Clemens. however, became in
terested in his daughter, and after a
while proposed, but was rejected.
Well" he said to the lady, II
didn't much believe you'd have me,
but | thought I'd try"
After awhile he tried again with
the same result. and then remarked,
with his celebrated drawl: II think a
great deal more of you than if you'd
said Yes but it's hard to bear A
third time he met with better fortune
and then came to the most difficult
part of his task, to address the old
gentleman.
Judge" he said TO the dignifed
millionaire, ''have you seen any thing
going on between Miss Lizzie aad
me?"
What? What?" exclaimed the
Judge, rather sharply, apparently not
understanding the situation, yet doubt
less getting a glimpse of it from the
inquiry.
Have you seen any thing going on
between Miss Lizzie and me?'
mo, no. indeedr' replied the mag
nate. sternly. mo. sir, have not"
well! Look sharp and you will"
said the author of 'Innocents Abroad"
and that's the way he asked the judi
cial luminary for his daughters hand.
Mark has child who inherits some
of her fathers brightness. She kept a
diary at one time in which she noted
the occurrences in the family, and,
OAAANf AAAAAiEos btAC iis-S Va ACA
parents. On one page she wrote that
father sometimes used stronger words
when mother wasn't by and he thought
1--WE" didn't hear. Mrs. Clemens found
the diary and showed it to her hus-
band. probably thinking the particular
page worth his notice. After this
Clemens did and said several things
that were intended to attract the
child's attention. and found them duly
noted afterward. But one day the fol-
lowing entry occurred:
Il don't think I'll put down any
thing more about father. for think he
does things 10 have me notice him, and
/ believe he reads this diary" She
was Marks own child. ~ j. Mail and
ErureSSs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20
A shAMMIna WOMAN
How She Puzzled the Medical Directors OF
an Insane Asylum.


Insane Asylum.
The most remarkable case OF sham
ming that | ever heard of was that of
woman who was sent to the insane
asylum few years ago. She was adj
mitted as person afflicted With sui-
cidal mania, and was placed in nv
ward. She had been very Prominent
before the public by reason o. her sew
elal attempts to take her owH life. and
when she came into the Institution
she, OF course, became an Interesting
study On her first attemp the case
was put down as lead-poisOning, and
she was taken into the family of a
physician. where she made friends
of all and became as one OF the
circle. She was well educated,
refined and OF very fasci-
mating appearance and sweet DISPOSE
ton, making friends on all sides. She
remained with this family some time,
making several other attempts at SELF
destruction. finally one that was
rather sensational, and to relieve her
drug store and a prominent physician
called. The stomach pump was used
to good effect and her life was saved.
Ii was after this that she was sent TO
the asylum for treatment She had
complete knowledge of lead poisoning
and it's effects, and though every test
to be thought of, even to sticking
needles ia her flesh, was applied, she
baffled them all There was one test
still untried. however, and though 1t
is one not common among physicians,
she knew of it, and as she saw her
danger, very carefully prevented
giving any opportunity to try it.
The more / studied the Gaze the
more firmly | became convinced
she was a fraud. One day | stuck a
small knife blade into her limb, hop
ing to break her nerve, but she did not
finch In the least. Finally, one night
during the heat and excitement Of one
of the regular asylum balls she was
caught off her guard, and preparations
made to submit her to the test. She
knew she was caught at last, and very
frankly admitted that she was fraud,
and that she had never really attempt
ed suicide by lead poisoning or any
other means. She also told me Of her
travels over the United States, and in
England and Australia, simply on SYM
pathy, and in reply to inquiries we
afterward got letters verifying her
statements as to her travels. st. Louis
GkObe- DenOcrQt
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20
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a Clear Case of Drunk.

81 am sorry to see you here. Mr.
Shadbolt. said the police magistrate,
ION charge of being drunk on the
street. | think this is your first Of
tense. though, and / am not disposed
To-"
But | was not drunk. your honor, ="
protested Shadbolt. Il knew exactly
what was doing can remember
every thing that took place. from the
time Dinguss asked me to lend him ten
dollars till tie policeman collare6 me. I"
You are well acquainted with Mr..
Dinguss. presume?
Certainly.
ibid you lend him the ter dollars?"
II did. your honor. but"
The fine, Mr.. Shadbolt. will be three
dollars and costs. remarked the mag
istrate. shaking his head sadly.-Cls.
oGgo Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20
OLD-MAI0's MUSIC.

All down the long. narrow street
The windows were wide al day
The musxs and the pinks smell sUee.
In the boxes over the way.
The night IS a night Of june,
When the summer flowers are born.
And. above. a SICKLE moon
Hangs over the coming corn.
No sigh Of the past Is there,
And the silence spelifuI feels:
When out on the dreamy air
The Old-MSid's music steals.
II seems like story told
That must lu the eye with tears
80 sweet. so wisffui. so old,
That ditty Of fifty yearsi
Even as listen aud hear,
Those years rol! back between.
And the long ago draws near,
TIL I look on what has been
And = sound Of footsteps rings.
And the shadows move below
While she lifs her voice and sins-
The dttty ef long ago.
And sec two figures pace
Together, with lingering feet:
And now lis a girls VII te face
That looks dowl the empty street.
And Isee her lean and gaze.
And the crowd is black below
But the OId-Maid sits and plays
That ditty OF long ago!
lis in the narrow street.
To-day Is the Iongest day;
Inc musks and the pinks smell sweet
In the boxes over the way.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20
Homeless Children.

The American Educational AID Associa-
ton, which h for its bject the providing
OF homes for poor aud fr endless children,
is doing noble work. Since its establish
ment It has found good homes for aeVen
hundred homele q little ones. All children
received under the care of the Association
are of special promise in intelligence and
health, an are in age from enc month to
twelve years, and are sent fre5 to those re-
eeiying them. on ninety days trial, unless
a special contract is otherwise made. A
numbe OF promising children If both sexes
are now waiting adoption into families
Contributions to this very worthy charity
may be sent to Kew. Glen Wood. Financial
Secretary, Room Al. 230 LaSalle Street. Chi
cago. Rev NV B. Van Arsdale. sis Sixty
seventh street. Englewood, Ill, is the Gen
eral Superintendent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

Customer-Well, ] guess I'll take
these pants.
Rubupaginstme-Ya, mein frient
tree dollars is very cheap.
Customer (aghast) Three 'dollarss
Why. you had them marked a dollar
and half in the window.
Rubupaginstme- va! dot means
Elm tollar and feefty cents fer Won leg
" T. Sam.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20
Runco steerer. are Exemplary Men

Compared with the ruthless impostors who
represent 10 invalids inQuiring for Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, that certain local
nostrums they prepare are the equal of the
world celebrated tonic and Alternative. IL IS
deep infamy TO rob the sick of chance OF
health The Bitters restore vigor and
eradicate malarial complaints, dyspepsia,
constipation, liver and kidney complaint,
rheumatism and neuralgia
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

For CoUGHs AND THROAT DISORDERS use
Byotpn's Bronchial TTOches.-" Have never
changed my mind respecting them, except
/ think better of that which began think
ing well of."-Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
Sold only in boxes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20
The captain Of 4 Portland schoos

The captain of Portland schooner
caught young seal at Sable Island.
and made a pet of him. In three days
he was perfectly tame. and followed
him all over the vessel. He is oeca-
sionally thrown overheard to swim IN
I'll he is tired. when he is glad 70 be
taken on board again.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

Az authority on etiquette says that
woman can take a mans hand, but must
not shake il; but there is nothing set down
10 the rules which can prevent her from
shaking the man.-PGfnesriIls Democrat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

A NOVEL experiment is to be made in
Paris in the establishment ef a cab company
with plant of 800 hansOms fitted with rub
Der tires, drawn nv En9llsh horses.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

SNAIL dinner tables may be Partisan
but small dinners are a failure of the
average -GermantOIcn IndspeHd
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

Roast chicken may have as a gar
nish rice croqrettes and baked toma-
toes; peas and nacaroni may be served
with IL
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

WHEN a balI-headed man removes his
hat to salute alady, it does not remind one
4 leafiess branch. although it's a naked
bow Biu1hdlnt0n Republican
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

The man who invented the type
writer did more toward giving womer
their writes than all the women suffrage
associations in the country. -NcTTfsto'O'
Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

WHY is a man who makes pens very
Eickedl He makes people steel pens and
Ilen SAYS they do write.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20
FATHER TrMB'travels By cycles.-TIme.

THE sentence There's no such word az
fail" can hardly be classified as can't
phrase.-Me, chant TrGUeier.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

ARE unlike all other pills. No purging or
pain. Act specially on the liver and bile.
CARERS Little Liver Pills. One pill dose.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

THE counterfeiter never stands still in
his profession. He is always forging
ahead. L. TonkeTs Stdtesmdn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

THEY have no police on the prairies
though a coppice often seen there.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

By INVESTING 81 TO s. you may secure
fortune. Address with stamp, The Montana
Investment Co.. Helena, II. 7.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

II afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it 25c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

Az actress who is presented with costly
bouquets at the footiights may be said &c
be lady of fine Stage presents - sL.n
SfftiHgs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

WILL be found an excellent remedy for
sick headache Ca=ter's Little Liver Pills.
Thousands of letters from people who have
used them prove this fact Try them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

A MILKMAN and an oak tree both flourish
according TO the size and condition Of their
route.-HaTpeT's Bdzdr.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

A BALL-PLATER can be nut out and not
lose his temper.-P hflGdelphid Cali
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

Az authors title ought 70 be: Write
Honorable - Washington Post
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

No WONDER time is so often killed; IL Is
struck every hour.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

wBES the rug is over the fence i. is out
Puck
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20
PLAYING upon Workshops writing.

SOMETIMES men become crookeH in aTdci
10 help themselves out of stra ghtened pc
sitions. -Rochester Post ErDrcss
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

England uses about 10000. coo
post cards a year, and the United States
not "a. from $50. 600, 600 annually.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

''Man overheard P'-the editor Boston
Commercial Bal etin
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

THE successful lover thinks he is gettina
ahead when he is getting heart
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

The latest out-the boyswho is kept
after school"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

A w1THERED buttercup is butter lit .
fadel flower
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

A WARNING notch sharp.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20
AWOLCOTT HEAT TRAP & RADIATOR

Produces 90 per cent more
heat with . 70 % per cent
less fuel. ItwarTns rooms over
kitchen and parlor with the
heat which would otherwise
escape q rsugh the chimney.
Il is invalusbis for Offices,
AStores. and school Rooms.
II viii keep your house warm
weather. Pull Information.
free % sny person Address
Lake street. ChicaEo, III.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-12-20

- in the coolest
catalogue. etc mailed
A. WOLCOTT. 1OS
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-11
BLooD-sTAiNED BILLS.
Peter Bennett Says Some of His
Wealth Is In Circulation.

BANGOR, Jan, 10.-Peter Bennett, the
victim in the famous Plymouth robbery, to-
gether with his son Frank, arrived in this
city last night, and at once sought Sheriff
Brown. to whom they communicated the
fact that certain bills, disfgured with tlood,
had been put in circulation about Newport,
and had been traced through several hands
to persons whom Bennett believes to be con-
nected with the affair.
The only object of the visit was to make
the fact known to Mr.. Brown, and County
Attorney Appleton. They remained in this
city over night. During the trial and after,
Bennett often asserted that Newport people
bad hand in the outrage, and did not hesl-
tate to call names, and he seems new 10 De
doing a bit of detective work on his own
account.
Saturday morning there came from New
York friend of Foster, who said the latter
resided In New York and was highly con-
nected, but his name would not be divulged
until the trial. The visitor, who said MS
name was Emerson, being refused prlvate
conversation with the prisoner, left the
same night for Houlton, returning Monday
evening in company with Mr.. Fred Powers,
brother of Llewellyn Powers, and after TAX
ing fruit and flowers to Foster, departed on
the western train.
Parties in the prosecution of this case say
they can feel lavish expenditure OF money
on the side of the defence, and report that
many witnesses for the prosecution nave
been visited. The case now rivals that Oh
the Stain and Cromwell one in public inter-
est.