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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21

TIw tall hat celebrates in Europe
this year its one hundredth birthday.
The simple Quaker hat Of DR.. Franklin
was the first cause Of the abandonment
OF the three-cornered style. The high
hat in its early days was looked On as
symptom Of a politically progressive
spirit. anil was. consequently. the OBJ
jcct Of much persecution on the part Of
the police In Germany and Russia
they were forbidden under heavy penal
ties, but early In the forties they at
last became a trademark of respect
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21

Mis-. THOMAS A. SCOTT's residence in
Philadelphia IS one of the largest
private dwellings in the United States.
Il contains as many rooms as q good.
sized hotel These are all under the
supervision Of a young man. who goes
about with so many keys in a broad
girdle around his waist that the trades
men who visit the house call him
st Peter" There are seventeen
bathrooms in the house.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21
Very short Himself.

Smiley go to the theater.
Dedbrokc-C an't-haven't got the
price of seat.
Smiley Well, then, let's go 70 the
dime museum. They've got a wonder
full dwarf there.
Dedbroke-Oh, pshawl, I'll bet he
isn't as short as / am myself.-Light.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21
May Move to Milwaukee.

The extensive agricultural imple-
ment works of the Fuller e Johnson
company, employing over 800 hands,
are likely to be removed from Madison
TO Milwaukee. The freight rates are
the main objection to remaining at
Madison. Over 1000 persons-a good
share of Madison population-are de-
pendent on the shops.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21
Nine Bloclss in Ashes.

HIGHMoRE, 5. d.. Aug 1S.-Early
Sunday morning fire was discovered in
Groves Opera-house- The citizens
worked hard, but were unable to check
the flames until nine blocks were de-
stroyed p. 4. Crow was arrested at
noon on a charge of arson.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21

THIS custom Of lifting the hat had its
origin when it was customary for
knights never 10 appear in public ex-
-ept III full armOr; il became the Gus
tom, however. for a knight, upon enter
ing IN assembly Of friends. TO remove
his helmet, signifying: Il am safe in
resence OF my friends
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21
Amounted sureeon-GeneraI.

WASHINGTON, Aug. Is. - The Presi-
dent has sent to the Senate the follow
ing nomination: Colonel j. Ii. Baxter,
Chief Medical Purveyor, to be Surgeon
General with the rank of Brigadier-
General.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1S-Brigadier-
General John Moore, Surgeon General,
has been placed on the retired list and
ordered to repair to his home at Bloom
inrfnn Ind
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21

Al last after many years of waiting.
there seems to be fair prospect that a
lighthouse viii be built on the Dia-
mond shOal al Cape Hatteras. The cape
is con idered the most dangerous point
anywhere on the United States coast
line More wrecks and injuries 20 ship
ping occur there than anywhere else.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21

SOME statistics from summer resorts
show that the New England coast re-
ceives the greatest number of city visit
ors in the summer. $50 prominent per-
sons visiting it. while sos go to the in
terror; tie same number 90 to Penn
sylvauia, Maryland and Delaware. go
to the south shore Of Long Island. 232
TO the north shore Of the sound. 2O4 70
the Hudson river lis to the jersey
c0as- and 6 TO the north shore Of Long
Island
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21

JosEPH II. PATSE. who is sai'i 70 have
been the finest expert penmaI in the
country. died recently in Brooklyn He
seems TO have been born a penman. and
even his youthful productions OF pen
and ink were really wonderful One OF
his hest known works was the enamel
patton proclamation. magnificent
piece Of penmanship, which he present
"a 70 President Lincoln n short time
before the latter's death. lie repre-
scented kind OF penmanship, however.
which Is but little used now. The Orna-
mental style Of sriting has been eS-
changed for the pls in, business hand
easily read.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21

THE combined army, navy and pen
sion expenses among the nations of the
world ave as follows. Great Britain.
si6o. 90 600; France. SIs3. 600. 600; Ger
many, S11+O0O, 80; Russia. SIPS. coo, OOC:
The Iniled States. $40. ono. 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21
Will Cause More suits.

In February Absalom Smith, the log
ger. brought suit against the city of
Eau Claire for damages sustained by a
change of grade on a principal street
Judge Bundy has now decided against
the city, affirming plaintiffs claim that
the city was liable for damage to abut-
ting property by change of grade. This
was large public improvement, and,
several heavy suits held in abey ance
are now to be pushed. -
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21

As Nicholas Drace and wife and their
two children, of Boyd, were going to
church on a recent Sunday morning the
horse became unmanageable and liber-
ated himself from the buggy. Mrs.
Drace was kicked in the head and her
skull fractured. One of the children
had its face crushed in, the jaw broken,
and sustained other injuries The
child is fatally hurt, but the mother
NAV recover
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21
Fifty Horses I.urne ,

New YORK. Aug. 1s.-The extensive
stables of the Lion brewery, bounded
by One Hundred and Seventh and One
Hundred and Eighth streets and Ninth
and Tenth avenues, were destroyed by
fire at 1890 o'clock Sunday night. Fifty
horses persisted in the flames The
loss IS estimated at SIS, 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21
Extending the wisconsin Pearl Fisheri,

A company to fish for pearls and to
advance the interest of pearl fishing
generally in that section has been or
ganized at Georgetown. Ono or two
Chicago men of means are intere sted in
the enterprise. Sales of pearls found in
that section during the last few days
amount in the aggregate TO So, COO Lee
jackson, of Monroe, received $500 for
one of the gems, the highest price paid
for any in the lot.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21
Confirmed.

WAsHINGToS. Aug. 1S-The nomina-
lions of Alexander Clark, of Iowa, as
Minister resident and Consul-General
to Liberia. and of Samuel McNutt. Of
Iowa. as Consul at Maracaibo, and Adam
Lieberknect, of Illinois, at Tampico,
were confirmed by the Senate Saturday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21

THE New York State factory inspec-
tors ruled recently that corporations re-
ceiving their charter from other States
we're amcs-able 20 the weekly payment
law. even though their stock was not
laxea N che State.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21
ParaIyzed in the Pulpit.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Aug. 1s.-Rev.
Andrew Hunter, prominent Methodist
minister of Arkansas. was stricken with
paralysis while preaching at the town
of Cotton Plant lie was elected to the
United States Senate at the close of the
war, but never took his seat. He is
over 20 years Of ace.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21
Heavy storms in France.

PAsIs, Aug. 1s.-A cyclone and hail
storm in the depar of Aube Sun
day rayaged eighteen conmunes, de-
stroying the harvested and growing
crops. The loss is estimated at nearly
o. OnO 600 francs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21

Husband (at 2 a. Are you going
to let me stand here and pound on this
door the whole night. ny deaF2
Nife-Wby. of course not l Intend
70 hail the Hrst policeman ] see and
have you locked up.-N. Z. World
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21
IodCed in His wallet.

Fred Stuewer, one of the Chicago g.
Northwestern railway clerks at Eau
Claire, received bullet intended for
a dog. The bullet lodged in his
pocket-book and his life was spared.
A dog ran out at passing carriage,
and the driver fired at the dog but nit
Stuewer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21
studvIpp the En.li,b Language.

about by the Bennett law discussion in
this State is the formation in many cit
les and towns of international literary
clubs made up of foreigners who desire
to study the English language and other
essentials TO good citizenship.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21
Death OF a Michigan Pioneer

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Aug. Is Mrs.
DIR. Reuben Barrett, one of Michigan's
pioneers, died Saturday, aged IS years.
Her "reminiscences have been noted
throughout this part of the State and
wore frequently nuhlished.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21
EnPElGN INTEIIIGENcE-

A HAIL-sToRM and cyclone in the de-
partment of Aube, France, on the 18th
ravaged eighteen communes, destroying
the harvested and growing crops.
The loss was estimated at 25, 600, 00t
francs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21

ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. ls-Ihrough
the breaking Of scaffolding in six
story building on the Neyski prospect
Saturday eight workIen were killed
and eight Sers injured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21

Mrs ANDREW HIoKOR. who is in her
ninety first wear, recently astonished
the sOjOurners at a NOrwalk Conn.
summer resort by swimming long dis
tanees and by her capers in the turf
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21
Two Bows KlII.d by Lightning

kansas CITY. Mo, Aug. IS During
an electrical storm Saturday night
lightning struck shed in which two
boys were huddled for shelter and killed
one. Many horses were struck
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21

Few people have got better pull"
than an American dentist in Bombay
He Is the only good dentist in that
great city, and he gets seven dollars
and fifty cents for pulling teeth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21

HUGH MACLEOD. a Scotch crofter
who was born November %, I4s3. is the
Oldest man in Great Britain. lie lives
in County Ross and IS still healthy and
vigorous.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21

The city OF JohnstOwR, Pa, con tains
more Inhabitants to-day than she did
before the disaster which drowned
twenty-five hundred Of her people a
wear ago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21

MNE- PATTI viii visit this country in
1s92 on the same conditions as on her
last four visits-namely that il will be
a farewell tour. and seats shall be
worth a small fortune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21

EMPEROR WILLIAM has developed a
fondness for white horses, but the Ber-
lin papers viii not venture to trot out
the ''red-haired girl Joke" on him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21

BosToS. Aug. I9.-One of the most
disastrous railroad accidents that ever
occurred in the vicinity of Boston oc-
CURED to-day on the Old Colony rail-
road. Fifteen persons were killed,
twelve instantly, twenty-three were
seriously injured, three fatally, and
several more sustained slight injuries.
The train wrecked to-day was the
Woods Holl express. 1t consisted of a
baggage car. smoker, Pullman and
four baggage coaches heavily loaded.
The train had passed Quincy station,
running about ten miles an hour, and
Just beyond Presidents bridge, about
an eighth Of mile toward Boston, the
engine left the track. from a cause at
present undetermined, and plunged in
to an embankment twelve feet high,
and was turned up on one side. The
tender. baggage car, smoker and Pull
man passed by the engine and were
stretched along for distance Of 100 feet
beside the track.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21

Nor one island has risen or sunk in
the Pacific Ocean for thirty-four years.
and geOlogists declare that the earth is
resting for some mighty effort in the
furu.s-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21

DURING the last year forty-two col
leges received Gifts Of money amount
ing to s., 675, 600.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21

STAINED ivory IS said to be suppressed
ing white ivory for all sorts y. articles,
including those Of the toilet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21
Three Persons KILLED.

ROCHESTER, y. Y, Aug. 1s.-Mr.
Boynton, aged IS years, of Lakeville;
Mrs. Frank Talwer. of Webster, and her
infant son, were driving asross TIE rail-
road in buggy at Webster Saturday
and did not hear the approach of the
Rome, WATERFOWL & Ogdensburg pas
senger train. The buggy was struck
and smashed into atoms and its three
occupants we're instantly killed.
Negroes in North Carolina have
formed emigration societies among
themselves, and are preparing for a
general exodus from the State to the
North and West this fall.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21
sAlISBuRY,S LATEST PLAN.
The English Premier Suggests That the
Behring Sea Dispute BE Left to Arbi-
trattou.

tratIon.
LONDON, Aug. 1S-Lord Salisbury's
last letter to Secretary Blaine relative
to the Behring sea controversy has been
made public. In it the English
Premier persists in the claim that
England and other nations have equal
rights in Behring sea with the
United States, and concludes with a
suggestion that in the event of this
country's continuing to differ with
Great Britain, the matter be left to i'm
martial arhi trn ton
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21
Charming Gowns for Late summer

Printed mousseline delaines are
dressy. cooler even than alpaca, and
also very much worn Many women
prefer them to foulards. which soon
lose their dressing and look limp and
worn The blue and white and green
and white foulards have also lost caste,
from being greatly reduced in price
and becoming quite livery at the
various resorts. The delaines are al
most invariably ribbon trimmed, and
show some exceedingly delicate and
beautiful colorings and designs. The
favorite patterns are detached lunches
of flowers or sprays. The very large
struggling devices which were popular
last year are not much affected this sea
som. Y. Post
"A boy easy on clothes never amounts
to much; but then, as taey say about
spooks. there amt no sich.-Ram's
born
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21

TIN bicycle is getting into the army
in En- -land. and il is understood TO be
regao.ej with 50 much favor that il viii
he a permanent fixture The first use OF
the wheel in that way in this country Is
reported in the National Guard Of New
York. One company has been equipped
and Is being drilled On the bicycle. The
theory is that il viii do duty for the
horse in cavalry or mounted infantry
and ne a great saving in expense. Ar
range uout j. made for carryingthe gun
and lznapsack. II Is claimed that about
all the requirements Of the cav
airy service can We met with the
,-haaF
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21

BY a collision at Garrison, mile
from Helena. on the 10Th, Miss Potter,
daughter Of J. W. Potter, of Lansing,
Mich. was killed The west-bound
passenger train on the Northern Pacific
was standing in the yard transferring
mail and baggage. when freight train
crashed into il.
THE Senate ON the 18th. passed the
house bill for opening the Crow reser-
walton in Montana
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21

A CLERGYMAN at PottstOwn. Pa, who
a the age of sixtY-seven IS hale, hearty
and active, has lived for many yesrs on
one meal a day, which ne eats at night
This curious way Of living has com
which he vas formerly q terrible suf-
fcrer. aud he declares that lie i much
healthier and happier than people who
eat their three meals a day Probab-
IL we eat too much. but one might
as we'll ask tho man who is
fond Of TIE pleasures of the
palate 10 starve On no meals a day
as to live contentcdIy on one meal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21

DoS'T call Japan a despotism any
more. The land of the MiSado Is under
constitutional government The first
election ander the constitution was held
a few days ago. AMI returns have Just
been received in this country. They
show that thIrty-uine Government.
pendent, and two doubtful candidates
were elected. When the japanese leg
Isl -ture s'Js and the Japanese begin
70 make their own laws and govern
themselves there viii be hope even for
poo old China hut China IS a long way
behild Japan in the march Of progress.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-21
The Census

The population of Wisconsin, by dis
tricts shows I'M as follows:
The Delta independent., 1890-04-01
A Result Of an Honest Statement
of Glittering Eacts.

There are number of deeds thnt have not
been committed in our midst to ruin our
prospects Of eventually becnmiHg one of the
greatest Of towns OF the Western Slope.
W. have not based our estimation of future
prominence on things epI,ermeal. We
have n"t outgrown the country surrounding
us. We have not crippled ourselves fnan-
Q ally, simply to leave one eles.nt structure.
We have not borrowed, doomed and then
buaea. We have not misrepresented our
re~onrses ani our industries. We have not
assumed the tactics Of deceit, so sadly evident
~ having been practice,l by one of our near
sister.towns. tsince "bns.ed"), for the pur.
pose " nttrsctin, Eastern c,pital. But we
hsvs patiently AMI per,ist.ntly pushsd the
brilliant indications of future greatness by
simply stating the icy facts which we have
besn able " hack by the most reliable of
statistics and - result zoe are enjoying the
fFuit1 Of honesty, justly ours while they are
Rrovelng In the dust of hopes that ARE never
70 BE- realized.
The Delta independent., 1890-04-01
Newspaper Advertising.

l75th Edition Now Ready. A book of
over 200 pages, giving more information of
value to advertisers than any other publica.
tion ever issued. 1t gives the name of every
newspaper published. having circulation
rating in the American Newspaper Directory
of more than 5000 copies each issue, with
the cost per line for advertising in them. 4
list of the best papers Of local circulation, in
every city and town of more than 5000 pop.
ulation with prices by the inch for one month i.
Special list Of daily, country, village, and
class papers. Bargain offers Of value to small
advertisers or those wishing to experiment
judiciously with n small amount of money. 4.
Show conclusively chow to get the most
service for the money!" etc, etc. Sent post
paid to any address for 30 cents. Address
Geo. F, RowELL & Co., Publishers and Cen
eral Advertising Agents, 10 Spruce Street,
New York CITY.
The Delta independent., 1890-04-01
The Scandal Sower.

4 woman to the holy father went,
Confession Of her sin was her intent;
And so her misdemranors great and small,
She faithfully to him rehearsed them all;
Aud chiefest in her catalogue of sin,
She owned that she tale bearer had been,
And bore a bit ofscandal up and dewn
To all the long-tongued gossips in the town.
The holy father of her other sin
Granted the absoluton asked of him;
But while for the rest he pardon gave,
He told her this offence was very grave,
And that to do ct pennnce she must go
Out by the wayside where the thistles grow,
Aud gathering the largest, ripest one,
Scatter its seeds; aud thnt when this was done
She must come back another day
To tell him his commands she did obey.
The woman thinking this penance light,
fastened to do his will that very night,
Feeling right glad she had escaped we'll.
Next day but one she went the priest to tell;
The priest sat and heard her story through,
Then said, There's something still for you
to do;
Those little thistle seeds which you have sewn,
bid you go regather every onc."
The woman said, But, father, 'twould be
vain
To try aud gather up those seeds again.
The winds have scattered them both far and
wide
Over the meadowed vale and mountain side. ="
The father answered, "No~ hope from this
The lesson have taught you will not miss;
Y.u can not gather back the scattered seeds,
Which far and wide will grow to noxious
weeds;
Nor can the mischief once by scandal sown,
BY any penance be agnin un,ione."
The Delta independent., 1890-04-01
How to Kill Your Town.

Buy Of pedlers as often and as much as
possible.
Denounce your merchants because they
make profit on their goods.
Glory in the downfall of my man who
has done much To build up the city.
Make your town out very bad place and
stab II every chance YOU get.
Refuse to unite in any scheme for the bet
termeRt ofthe material interests Of the people.
Tell your merchants that you can buy
goods good deal cheaper in some other town
and charge them with extortion.
Keep every cent you can get and don't do
anything Of public nature unless you eau
make something out of it directly.
When you have ANYTHING to say of your
town, say 1t in such = way as to leave the
impression that yen have no faith in IL.
Patronize outside newspapers to the ex -clu .
sion Of your own, and then denounce them
for not being as large as the hig city papers.
fa stranger comes to town tell him every.
thing is oyerdone, and predict general crasl,
of the town In the near future.
Keep up . divided public sentiment and
knife evsrv man who dissgrees with you on
the be~t method of increasing business.
Ifyou are . merchant, don't advertise in
the home papers; buy rubber stamp an,i
use It. 1t may save vou few dimes and
make the paper lsok like it was published in
ons-horse town.-Er.
The Delta independent., 1890-04-01


Apeculiar aud alarming accident occur
ed or the Northwestern recently at Asthon
Iowa. which made it three hours late. A coal
hsuisrs wagon got stuck in the mud besid.
the track, the front wheels being imbeitied
the tongue, a stiff one, sticking straight up
over the track. The Denver limited was NOV
ing along slowly and the tongue struck each
window the whole length OF the train of Uni
on Pacific cars, mashing every one, till the
diner was reached; when it dropped, scratch
ing that car badly below the windows. The
train was crowded full of passengers and a.
the broken glass wss flying in faces and cut
ting people II scene Of confusion was witness
cd, which failed to be panic only becaus.
the people were packed in too tight to move
Luckily no one WAS hurt seriously, bu,
received bud outs. The train went back t.
Ashton for new cars.