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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28
RATS AS COMPANIONS.
How a Prisoner In the Bastile Lishtened
His Confinement.

How a Prisoner In the Bastile Lishtened
His Confinement.
Though the rat can be fierce when
called upon TO defend its life, there is
softer side toits character which is often
brought out by contact With man.
Many instances OF this could be adj
duce6 similar to that of the omnibus
conductors tame rat, who used to raount
guard over its masters dinner and fly
savagely at any one who ventured to
come near it. The animal had been
caught during the removal of some hay,
and spared because Of its piebald coat.
1t was very attached to its owners
children, and would play about them as
merrily as kitten. On cold nights it
slept in it's masters bed, nesting as
close to him as a chicken TO its mother.
In his memoirs NJ. de la Tude, French
man who fell under the displeasure OF
Nine. de Pompadour in 1749. and was
consequently imprisoned in the Bastile
and other fortresses for thirty-five
years. tolls how he alleviated the
tedium OF his captivity by making COM
panions of some rats. He was much an
noyed for years by the rats, which at
nightfall swarmed into his cell, hunt
ing about for scraps Of food, and some
times biting his face when he was
asleep They entered by mole which
ventilated his dungeon; IL was about
| two feet above the floor, and under it
were two steps on which he used to sit
and breathe the fresh air as it entered.
| While seated there one day he noticed
large rat at tine other end of the hole,
and threw it fragment of bread. This
was snatched up and was followed by
more pieces until his supply was ex-
hausted. The next day, at the same
time, the rat was there again, and by
throwing bread crumbs so that they fell
nearer and nearer to him the prisoner
gradually induced his visitor to APP
proach. until il finally took piece from
his hand. In few days time it was SO
tame that il would sit on his knee,
washing its face and eating what scraps
were given to it One day ii brought a
com panion, which become friendly al
most at once, and after a little Will ,
the two rats took up their permanent
residence IN the dungeon. They occa-
sionally went out through the hole,
generally returning with another rat
and each newcomer made itself at home,
until eventually NJ. de la Tude's cell
was peopled by family of ten of these
rodents. He taught them all to recog-
nize the names he gave them, and used
to play with them for hours together.
They learned from him a number of
tricks, and showed quite spirit OF
rivalry in the way they went through
their performances. = Cornhill Maya
| zinc
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28

A mind of the caliber of that of Charles
Dickens, the matchless novelist, could COM
prehend fully the magnificence of this
country and the enterprise of its people.
A brother to humanity, a conscientious
student of human nature, and a progressive
writer, he was qui X TO see what others of
his countrymen Lad not, that the possibili-
ties of this country were enormous illlm-
liable. What impressed him most, Of prac-
teal features, were the facilities for travel
and the results produced by our democratic
railway systems. Particularly did he note
how women could travel alone hundreds OF
miles and be assured of courtesy and free
dom from insult or annoyance. 1t is re-
GREETED however, that the great novelist
never saw the great NOrthwest-the region
bordering the great lakes. This productive
territory is traversed by the Saint Paul a.
Duluth-The Duluth Short Line-which is
the favorite route to and from Duluth,
West Superior, ST. Paul, Minneapolis and
Saltwater. being the scenic route, the tour
lists route, the business mans route, and
the sportsman's route. Write for circulars
or general information 70 Geo. w. Bull,
general passenger agent or G. G. Gilfillan.
assistant general passenger agent, St Paul,
Mimi.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28
SlCK-ROOM puTIES.
Some Necessary Things to Know About
the Care of Patients.

Some Necessary Things to Know About
the Care of Patients.
Nothing is gained, and much time
that Is very valuable is wasted, by
allowing ourselves to become nervous
and unable to be of the slightest use in
the sick-room. Although we may con-
slider a person too i'll to be aware of
what is taking place about them, they
are oftentimes fully cognizant of the
merest trifies, and always more or less
susceptible to any and all things going
on in the sick-room. For that reason
conversation about the condition of the
patient carried on in the room in whis-
pers or in any mysterious manner
should be avoided and an air of quiet
cheerfulness always maintained
Nothing is so annoying as to be con-
tinually asked If we do not wish the pill
lows changed, the bed-clothes straight
ened. the blinds closed or opened. some
nourishment brought, or any small de-
tails attended to. Better by far to see
for ones self, and do quietly, without
disturbing the patient Particularly If
they are disposed to sleep, do not at
once get a newspaper of the kind that
has the greatest possible amount of rat
tie in it and seat thysel: in a rocking
chair regardless of the possible effect it
may have upon the nervous condition
of thy friend.
When it is time for nourishment or
medicine, be prompt to give it, but
always without talking il over too
much, and If it is the bitter cup that is
to be prescribed, have something agree
able to follow and a CHEEKY WORD. II it
is the fool or broth, have it prepared
outside the sick-room and brought quiz
city, and, above all. in an attractive
form, to the patient bearing in mind
that little daintily presented will be
much more acceptable and partaken of
with more benefit than larger guam
tity. An invalid is oftentimes better
nourished by partaking of a little sus-
tenanee at short intervals, and the man
ner in which one is cared for has much
to do with his or her improvement
| Good Housekeeping.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28

horse himself. After that we freque ntly
consulte about him. as we'll as about his
other horses Among them ! now recall
Pocahontas. Bruno. one Of the fiightiest
of the stable, Flatbush Maid, Peerl sss,
Lady Palmer, Startle, Maud Mason.
Maybird, Wellesley Boy, Taylor. Graf
ton. Herrick, Forrest, Rarus and the
Queen herself, besides others who be-
came famous.
Lately, 1 accompanied Mr.. Bonner
when he went TO Indiana TO see Sunol,
the wonderful California three-year-old.
| think she is the greatest animal liv-
ing to-day, without exception. Her
equal has probably never been born.
The formation is faultless-finer than
any thing / ever saw. IL must be so,
since she has trotted a mile in 2:I01S as
a three-year-old. Formed as she is, il
would be discredit to her not to go
fast; for she more closely resembles a
hound than any horse / ever saw. Her
foot is perfection itself We have many
trotters that never show any ability in
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28
A NO-TIP WAITER.
The Knight of the Napkin Replaced by
an Electric Servant.

The knight OF the Napkin Replaced by
Electric Servant.
Electricity played an important part
at the ball and banquet of the baltimore
Cycle Club the other evening. Gwynn Z.
Painter, young electrician, introduced
some novel features in lighting. On tie
wall facing the musicians was patent
automatic indicator, with the names Of
the dances painted upon its face. This
was operated by means of electric but
tons which were placed in an adjoining
room.
When the floor manager wanted a
waltz, york or berlin he touched but
ton and the hand of the indicator flew
to the dance wanted. But by far the
grea est novelty was at supper, which
wa served in the ballroom. Tie table
was in sections and at a given signal
these were, in the presence of the
guests, connected. In the center of the
table was a track on which two brass rails
were fitted.
On the track was placed an electric
car about thirty inches long and foot
wide, which was operated by means Of
cable hidden in the groove of the track
and running over a roller at either end
of the table. This car shot through a
door in closed window to the butler,
who then placed upon it the courses in
trays, and the car was then sent back
along the table, the guests helping
themselves as it passed along.
Three trips were necessary to supply
all. In the car was an electric bell,
which rang at the will of the operator.
Connected with the buffers pantry was
a speaking tube, through which all or
ders were sent. Not a waiter was in
sight.
Under the middle of the table was a
music-box, which was also operated by
electricity, and whenever an air was
wanted button was pushed which set
the machine in motion. The car ran very
smoothly, and a cup filed to the brim
reached its destination, not a drop being
spilled. Five minutes after the ban
quet the tables had been again separat-
ed and run off into the side room and
the floor was again in possession of the
dapcarG N V Iourua1
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28

The franchise of easy digestion-one OF
the most valuable in the gift of medical
science-can be secured by any person wise
enough 20 use Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
either TO suppress growing dyspepsia, or to
uproot il at maturity. Bilious, rheumatic
and fever and ague sufferers, persons
troubled with nervousness, and the consti-
pated, should also secure the health fran
chise by the same means.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28

WE have often advised and advise
again the planting of such varieties of
fruit as will yield abundantly and pro-
duce fruit of good quality. Never mind
hardness, you can furnish winter pro-
lection. 1t is great folly TO seek varie-
ties that will live through the winter
without protection, and not be half as
profitable as some other variety which
may need winter protection. Western
Rural
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28

Investments in the South.

The EVANSVILLE ROUTE" will sell tickets
from Chicago and all stations on it's lines,
on Sept and % and Oct. IA, at rate of
one fare for the round trip, to points in Ala
bama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisi-
ana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas.
Tickets will be good for return passage 30
days from date of sale Solid trains are run
from Chicago through to Nashville, where
connections are made in the Union Depot
for through trains running to every city OF
any importance in the South.
The great advances now being made IN
many parts of the South, the developing OF
It's vast agricultural and mining resources,
the rapid increase of population in numer-
Gus localities, the continual coming into ex-
istence of new centers of population and
manufacture in hitherto neglected terrific
ry, has attracted thousands bent on specu-
lation, investment and the establishing of
themselves in business in prosperous COM
munities. People of the East have appar-
emily realized more fully these advantages,
and to acquaint people of the Northwest
with the opportunities offered these very
low rates have been inaugurated.
For pamphlet descriptive of the South or
information as to rates or tickets, address
WILLIAM HILL, Gen1 Pass'r and Ticket
Agent G. & Z. /. r. R., Chicago.
1T seems quite natural that the threads Of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28
REGARDING CELLARS.
Extract from n Lecture by DIR. Kellogg,
of Battle Creek Sanitarium.

Extract from n Lecture by DIR. Kellogg,
of Battle Greek ssnitarium.
Build your house with a well-venti-
lated basement which may be used IL
desired for dry storage, but do not put a
fruit or vegetable cellar beneath living
rooms unless you are willing TO endan-
ger the health of your family. Since
the temperature of the earth below the
frost line is about SOC to 6Oo it is easier
to make a cellar wholly or partly be-
meath ground. although the same object
can be secured by building it with very
thick walls above ground. Vegetables
and fruit breathe in a manner similar
10 animals, and so exhaust as we'll as
contaminate, the surrounding air. Iii
popularity supposed that plants purify
the air in which they are growing, and
so they do-to certain extent-by US
ing up some of the carbonic acid gas,
but they also consume oxygen and are
in this way "a drain upon the life
giving elements of the air. But
after fruit or vegetable has
reached maturity, il ceases to con-
sumo carbonic acid gas while still
consuming oxygen. IL throws of GER
tain amount of carbonic acid gas as be-
fore, however, and in tightly-closed
cellars or store-rooms the amount of this
gas has been known to be so great as to
produce suffocation. There is also the
additional danger which comes from de-
cay of animal or vegetable matter, and
consequent contamination of the air
from this source. The germs of decay
ara an rlenriful and work NTH ruah
rapidity that all ordinary precautions
as TO cleanliness viii not render safe .
cellar underneath q house.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28

The seat of sick headache
is not in the brain. Regu-
late the stomach and you
cure it. DR.. Pierce'S Pellets
are the Little Regulators.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28

]. L. CRAGIS & Co, Of Phila-, the mfrs. Of
Dobbins' Electric Soap, say they would rather
close up their immense works than TO put
one grain of ddidtsTattOa in their Dobbins'
Electric Soap. Would that all were as hon
est.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28

Customer (handing back a mutilated
coinl-I want better half
Salesgirl labstractedlyl-oh, sir,
thank you, but I'm engaged 70 George
Robbins. Boston Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28

Not only shortens labor and lessons pain
attending it, but greatly diminishes the
danger 70 life Of both mother and child il
used a few months before confinement
Write TO The Bradfield Regulator Co, At
lalta, Ga, for further particulars. Sold by
all druggists.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28
Nothing to Come For.

Mrs Slimdiet lat the dinner tablet
Do you notice, Mr.. Dashaway, how en-
tirely free from flies we are? / wonder
why it is?
Dashaway.-Oh, l don't know that
there is any special reason they should
come here.-The jury.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28
The man was DR.. Pierce

mentS.
The man was DR.. Pierce.
The discovery was his Fa-
vorite Prescription the boon
to delicate women.
Why go round with one
foot in the grave" suffering in
silence misunderstood when
there's a remedy at hand that
isn't an experiment, but which
is sold under the guarantee
that if you are disappointed
in any way in it, you can get
your money back by applying
to its makers.
We can hardly imagine a
woman's not trying it. Pos
sibly it may be true of one
or two-but we doubt it.
Women are ripe for it.
They must have it. Think
of a prescription and nine out
of ten waiting for it. Garry
the news to theml
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28

HEAVY work or driving soon after eat
ing and drinking is as bad for horse
as a man. Rest should follow a full
meal. or very moderate work. when
work can not be postponed long enough.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28

ALWAYS avoid harsh purgative pills They
first make you sick and then leave you con-
stipated. Carriers Little Liver Pills regulate
the bowels and make sou well Dose, one pill
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28

A man at Brownfield. Me-. who has
been married sixteen years and has
moved thirty-fye times during that
period. thinks he has beaten the record
as q rolling stone.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28

ALBERT BURcH, West Toledo, Ohio, says:
"Halrs Catarrh Cure saved my life. y w rite
him for particulars. Sold by Druggists, sc.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28

THE receiver is as bad as the thief, but
neither of them feel as bad as the loser
Denver Road.
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SAID the penknife to the pencil: "Since
you're so sharp, l think I'D better shut up"
-Binghamton Republican.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28

A POPULAR faIlacy-that the easies things
70 do are 10 tell the truth and to edit pa
per-Iight
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28

IT is no longer necessary to take blue pills
TO rouse the liver TO action. Carter's Little
LiverPills are much better Don forget this
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28

THE man who lives a dual lhfe win kill
himself sooner or later.-Elmra Gazette.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28
The .Nother'. Friend >,

The first week that man has telephone
in his Office be is apt To have the yeller
fever badly.-Boston Bulletin
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28

WISE as an owl-the lawyer with his "to-
wit Puck.
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AFA1s LADY becomes still fairer by using
Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whlsker DYE, 80 cents
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A valuable Franchise secured.

TWRE is nobody or nothing in this world
that is 80 often crossed In love as the front
r-mat-Binghamton Leader.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28

A PHoToeRAPHER's negative and . pretty
girls affirmative are both deyeloped in q
dark room
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28

Women are not slow to
comprehend. They're quick.
They're alive, and yet it was
a man who discovered the one
remedy Tor their peculiar all
mentS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-08-28
Charles Dickens.

1t seems quite natural that the threads Of
conversation should sometimes produce
long warn.
Telegram-herald., 1890-01-23
MICHIGAN CENTRAL

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Telegram-herald., 1890-01-23
The Prorres. of Disease.

We so unwilling 10 ADMIT the progress
of disease, fall ready prey 10 thegrm
destroyer whose Insldious approach,
subtle progress, and unseen workings,
develops such fatal results
Let IS be warned in time lest il be-
'tOO late"
Telegram-herald., 1890-01-23

registrar shook hands with them
and wished them every happiness. bat
be thought, as he Pocketed his hand
some fee, they were the Youngest land
Handsomely couple he had ever seen
who had reached the mature age Of q
years. And with this reflection he dis
missed them from his thoughts
II
A year had passed Carmen Massing-
bird was % leave school Her education,
60 far as actual school work was con
cerned, was completed.
Col Masslngbird had returned from
India, entered parliament, and was now
anxiously awaiting the c0mpanionshipo of
his cherished daughter and only child
Carmen had greatly improved this last
year. She was now above the medium
height, and her figure perfectly proper
toned; a tail, graceful woman. She
heard constantly from her young hus-
band, letters fun OF love and enthusiasm.
He had entered into partnership with a
man at i bush station, and hoped to
realize the great fortune which was ever
present In his imagination. Carmen
wrote pretty frequently Now that she
was leaving school for her fathers house,
arrangements had To be made about the
letters that came so regularly. So her
school friend, Emily Landsard. under
TOOK % forward them, under cover II
her own Though this young lady was in
happy ignorance OF the relationship OF
the two .orrespondentsl This satisfac-
torily accomplished. Miss Massingbird
dismissed from her mind any further
thought Of the matter
What an event 1t is l.. the lives Of all
school girls the day they leave school!
One foot, as 1t were. on the brink of the
lovely. unclouded future What grand
possibilities exist for them. What un-
raveling of future enigmas, all the moro
delightful for being SO vague.
Thus it was the day dawned for Car
men. One of the governesses was TO
escort her safely to her new home. Did
she feel any regret at parting from the
scene haUowed by the memory Of Allen
Fitzclare,
Not in the very least. She was instead
eagerly looking forward 20 oil the Ge-
lights promised her. Her life for many
years had been passed at school and cx-
cept for the episode Of her short love
affair. had been singularly quiet, not TO
say dull And Carmen was essentially
Of gay. pleasure loving disposition.
Her companions envicd her, but they
loved her nevertheless.
Il was the height Of the London season
--leafy June in al its beauty And the
charming little house in Mayfair was a
worthy abode Of the pretty daughter Of
Col. Ala. ingbird
An elderly cousin Of her fathers was
10 act as chapcron and housekeeper, but
to all practical purpose Miss Massingbird
was 20 be the mistress of the house.
Is papa at homo, Cousin Adela:"
asked Carmen, Is she crossed the thres-
hold OF her new home.
No. my dear. lie is at the house, but
you viii see him at dinner. It grieved
him not to be able 10 receive you in per
SON
How I long TO see him. But now,
Cousin Adela. want to examine every
thing. Lot us make the tour Of the
place
Have tea now3"
"Oh. TO, cousin, presently viii do for
that"
Had You not better see your new
maid then. my love-
"Of course. Where is shcg'
"In your own apartment Your bou-
doir is charming: your dear father has
Telegram-herald., 1890-01-23

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Telegram-herald., 1890-01-23

Next morning they repaired % tie
registrars and were made one. The
registrar shook hands with them
and wished them every happiness. but
he thought, as he pocketed his hand
some fee, they were the Youngest (aud
Handsomely couple he had ever seen
who had reached the mature age Of q
years. And with this reflection he dis
missed them from his thoughts.