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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-08

one side nearly one-half the length, to
face the wind, and be left at its full
width on the opposite side. These
pieces are then halved together at the
center Make of tin six cone
shaped buckets "a inches in di-
ameter and fasten them strongly
to the ends of the arms with
the points on the sharp edge side of the
arm. The other sets of arms and buck
cts are made in the same way, excepting
that the central set is feet shorter
than the lower set, with buckets 4
inches less in diameter, and the top
arms feet shorter, with buckets 8
inches less in diameter. For the shaft
use gas pipe one inch through. Bore
holes in blocks and put them between
the sets of arms. These blocks must
be feet long. For the pump pole use
strong, sound stick 2x2 inches square.
The triangle, which changes the crank
motion given by the arms to up and
down motion for pumping, is 11x3
inches and the pitman inches square
and 2 feet long, or just right to cor
respond with the spread of the tower.
To make knuckle joint for the tri-
angle, use any old nut about l Il inches
square and drill shallow hole in each
of its four sides to work on the points
of the bolts or set screws. BY studying
the picture attentively a few minutes,
the movement can be plainly seen. For
simplicity, cheapness and durability
this mill cannot be surpassed and is
noiseless. 1t will do the work of a 500
mill. If the pump holds half pint per
stroke and makes 20 stro i1es per minute,
525 gallons of water win have been
raised in a day of seven hours.-J. o.
Rath bun, in Farm and Home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-08
WITTY WILLS.
Jokes Perpetrated by Humorous Tesla
tors.

Jokes Perpetrated by Humorous Testa.
tors.
One might suppose that will-makinp
was any thing but a merry occupation.
and yet the drollery of the wills that
some eccentric old fellows have left be.
hind them could hardly be surpassed.
Dean Swift could not have concocted a
more bitter joke than that of the tesla.
tor who, after reciting the obligations
he was under to particular friend, be-
queathed to him, at the bottom of the
first page of his will, 10, 000-dollars, of
course, thought the delighted legatee;
but on turning the leaf, the beauest
was discovered to be 10000 thanks
What wet blanket for great expecta-
tionsl''
just as odd was the codicil of the
death-stricken humorist who left to GER
tain of his dear relatives as many acres
of land as shall be found equal to the
area inclosed by the track of the center
of the oscillation of the earth in revo-
luton round the sun. supposing the
mean distance of the sun to be 81, 900
seml-diameters of the earth from it,
This was century ago; and as the
problem could not be satisfactorily
worked out, the legatees were kept at
mean distance from the property all
their lives
A very neat reproach was conveyed
in the will of an nncle who bequeathed
eleven silver spoons to his nephew,
with the remark: If have not left
him the dozen be knows the reason;"
the young scapegrace having stolen the
twelfth spoon some time before. Min.
nespolis Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-08
ATTRACTIVE TEA-GOWNS.
Seasonable Suggestions for Tasty Home
Toilets.

SeasOnable Suggestions for Tasty Home
Toilets.
Tea-gowns are more beautiful and
elaborate than ever, but are worn only
as d demi-toilet when entertaining at
home few intimate friends. A pretty
gown of this kind seen at one of the re-
cent openings was of pale rose-colored
bengaline, tght-fitting back and front,
with ''Watteau plait'' shirred from the
collar to a point on level with the top
Of the shoulders, and falling from thence
forming part of the demi-trained back
of the skirt The front of the waist was
plain across the bust, and from bust to
waist line an arrangement of tiny
tucks, each daintily feather-stitcbed
in pale-blue silk, formed Span
ish girdle effect, the cuffs. collar
and belt being similarly finished.
A narrow ruching of cream and blue
serrated edged silk ribbon formed fin
ish for the neck and sleeves. and be-
wildering little cap. so small that it
was hardly more than lace choux,
made home toilet which was a thing
of beauty.
A pretty embroidered gown formed
part of the rousseau of a millionaire's
daughter who recetly became bride
The front and sides of the gown, the
short train and bodice, were of pale but
ter-colored satin, of marvellous sheen
and texture. The front edges of the
side panels were hand-em broidered in
pale shades of green silk scroll work, in
a band six inches wide, while at inter
walls of four inches were humming- birds
in green and pale rose color so
accurately initiated in raised en-
broidery that they seemed to be
real A similar scroll-work finished
the edge of the front panel
on one side, and formed graceful
diagonal band across 1t from left to
right. The bottom of these panels was
trimmed il heavy silk fringe of the
color of the dress. Under these panels
was a false skirt of pale rose color, verg-
ing sea-shell pink. which presented the
appearance Of several silk sashes care
lessly tied in a sailors knot about foot
from the hem. The decollete bodice,
which is invisibly hooked under the
arms, has embroidered shoulder-straps,
and is trimmed front and back with
aigrettes of pale green ostrich-tips,
matching exactly the shade of the en-
broidery, among which are nestled
stuffed humming-birds. The jewels
worn with this unique and beautiful
costume were Roman pearls, necklace,
and tiara, which set off to perfection
the blonde beauty of their lucky posses
sor.-Chicago Times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-08
HE WASHED CLEAN.
An Indian Legend Accounting for tho
white Mans Superiority.


White Mans Superiority.
Among the Seminole Indians there is
singular tradition regarding the white
maI-s origin and superiority. They say
that when the Great Spirit made the
earth he also made three men, all of
whom were fair-complexioned; and
that after making them he led them to
the margin of small lake, and he babe
them leap in and wash. One obeyed,
and came out of the water purer and
fairer than before The second hest
tated a moment, during which time the
water, agitated by the first, became
muddy, and when he bathed he came up
copper colored. The third did not lea ,
in till the water became black with
mud. and he came out its own color.
Then the Great Spirit laid before them
three packages and, out of pity for his
misfortune in color, gave the black man
first choice He took hold of each of
the packages and, having felt their
weight, chose the heaviest; The copper
colored chose the next heaviest, leav-
ing the white man the ightest. When
the packages were opened the first was
found to contain spades. hoes and all
the implements of labor; the second en-
wrapped hunting, fishing and warlike
apparatus: the third gave the white man
pens, ink and paper-the engines of the
mind, the means of mutual improve
ment. the social link of humanity, the
foundation of the white mans superior
ity.-Waterbury American.
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the lines, looking for additional points
OF vantage. and as no enemy had been
in the vicinity for weeks, he never cared
for guard
Time passed on 50 delightfully."- for a
fortnight that there was little but roll
calls and picket duty 70 remind Us that
we were soldiers. Every thing was too
pleasant to last. 50 one day a rattle Of
musl1etry warned US that there was
trouble on the picket line. by the time
our bugles recalled Us from our hospital
lOunging-places and hurried rs toward
tine front. IA soldier with broken arm
came in and reported that some cavalry
had tried t. force their way into town
by the western road. and. being re-
pulsed. had dismounted. and were disa-
greeting. in the usual military manner.
with the piclets. who had fallen back
70 Clennie's breastworls-
BLESS Gleunie for the breastworlzs,''
exclaimed our Major in command. after
he had shouted: Double quick-march.''
The resistance made by our entire
force seemed to disgust the cavalry. for
in n couple Of hours they ceased firing
A special -oll-call showed shat none of
our men had beer killed. and only two
or three wounded. but a Captain APP
preached the Major and said that Lieu
tenant Glennie was missing. He had
gone nearly a mile to the front. to a lit
tie elevation. where he had thought a
howitzer might advantageously be
posted-gone two or three hours before
the enemy appeared
rbarr
tAs Aajor. ''COnfound it. gentlemen.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-08

Quite a number of families will move
from Ontario to Grenfen, and other
points ia Eastern Assiniboia early in
the spring.
Since September last twenty-seven
families have left Michigan and secured
new homes in Manitoba and the Cana
dian Northwest.
A short time ago a caravan of five
wagons bearing the families and house
hold effects of number of French set
tiers passed through Morden, Manitoba,
on their way to new homes near Car
man, Manitoba. These settlers had
driven all the way from Kansas.
Mr.. f. Burnett, of Craiglea, Manitoba,
lately sold 800 acres of land to two Cana
dams who eight years ago emigrated tc
Dakota, but who have now decided t
locate in Manitoba, being satisfied thai
the Canadian country offers the best
chances.
Every indication points to an inn
mensely increased settlement in the
Canadian Northwest next season. The
manifold advantages of the country are
now better understood and practical
farmers and others anxious to better
their conditions in life are turning tx
1 the Canadian Northwest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-08
DOMESTIC CONCERNS.

Floral gifts should consist OF
choice, loose flowers, instead of stiff.
made-up bouquets.
Steamed Brown Bread: One quart
each of milk and Indian meal, one pint
rye meal, one cup of molasses, two tea
spoonfuls of soda; add little salt and
steam four hours
-tiraham Mullins: Beat together
one egg, one tablespoonful of sugar,
one tablespoonful of melted butter, and
add one teacupful of sweet milk, lit
tie salt, two teacupfuls OF Graham -four
and three tablespoonfuls of baking
powder. Bake in muffin rings-N. Y.
World.
old Style "Pan Dowdy:" Cover the
bottom of pudding-dish with pared.
sliced apples an inch thick, sprinkle
cracker crumbs half an inch; continue
until the dish is full, sprinkling sugar
over each layer. Bake one hour. the
first half covered with plate. Eat
with cream.-Good Housekeeping.
oil Pickle: One hundred small Gu
cumbers sliced, as for the table, but un-
peeled, to be covered with salt water
three or four hours; three pints peeled
onions, one cup celery seed, one cup
mustard seed, one-half cup pepper kerr
lels, two cups olive oil. Drain the GU
cumbers, then mix all the ingredients;
ut in the lar and cover with good vine
gar.-Boston Budget
Cake Trifle: Take round white
cake, cut out the inside about an inch
la n1. ~ -,
side with a custard made of the yelks of
four eggs. pint of boiling milk sweet
ened well and favored, place on the
custard any kind of jam or jelly that
may be preferred, and cover the whole
with the whites of the eggs beaten very
stiff, with the powdered sugar. boston
Herald.
Fruit Pies: Any nice canned fruit
such as peaches, cherries, apricots, etc,
will make delicious pies. Use about
one can to large pie, adding five Ia
blespoonfuls of sugar and tablespoons
full of flour. In covering fruit pies,
take the two edges between the first
finger and the thumb. and thus pincL
together the whole circumference; then
fold over the edges about quarter OF
an inch, and again make the circle.
this time with fork or print Then il
the apertures have been made in the
upper crust for the escape of steam, the
liquid will not ooze out.-Demorest's
Monthly.
Baked Beans with Beef: Pick one
quart of beans free from stones and
dirt Wash, soak in cold water over
night In the morning pour off the
water. Cover with hot water. put two
pounds of corned beef with them and
boil until they begin to split open (thc
time depends on the age of the beans,
but it will be from thirty to sixty min.
utes). Turn them into the colandeI
and pour over them two or three quarts
of cold water. Put about half 10 beans
into deep earthen pot, then put in the
beef, and finally the remainder Of the
beans. Mix one teaspoonful of mustard
and one teaspoonful of molasses with a
little water. Pour this over the beans
and then add boiling water just to cover
Bake slowly ten hours. Add little
water occasionally.-Ya Blade.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-08

from the enemy's lines to the Missis-
sippi river, it was important as an out
post The war was almost over, and
the enemy knew it. and we knew they
knew IL. 50 we were not as vigilant as
We might have been had we Deen sta
toned in front of Lees army The ma
tives were Loyalty Southern, every man
of them-perhaps | should say every
woman, for the only men left in town
were the few who had. passed three
score years and ten, one physician and
one preacher. But the natives did not
allow US to he uncomfortable The
doctor disagreed radically with us on
principle. and cursed Grant fiuently,
but he took professional and even
friendly interest in such of us as had
more malaria than our regimental sur
geOn could manage; the preacher gave
us a sermon. and the old men would
smoke and chat with US all day, 50 long
as we did not say what we believed
about the future IF military events.
As for the women. they were very
tenacious of their opinions, so far as the
war was concerned. but otherwise hos
pitable and charming. They didn't
mean to give us the entree of local so
ciety, but somehow we got there all the
same. We did it 50 quietly that none IF
them knew how it began or who beg n
it. We purchased enough supplies 10
set business booming, allowed no
maraUding. wore clean clothing, and
were on our good behavior in every
way. President Lincoln having specially
ordered. through General Banks, that
Louisiana must be ''conciliated-"
The consequence was that we officers
soon knew everybody worth knowing,
and were entertained with as much
courtesy ard self-pOsSession As if the
native coffee had not been burned rye
or some other substitute. and the table
cloths had not long before been turned
into lint or b;ndages for Southern hos
pitfalls.
The WON never let Us forget that
they were Southerners to the heart ;
core, and that we were merely Lin
coins hirelings; still. they We're women;
they did not like To see any one appear
careless Of dress. and s,,.u there y IS
not a uniform coat with a loose hang
ing button. To have "A Son 'hern woman,
whether maid. wife or widow, or gray
haired grandmother. bring a needle and
thread and tighten a button. while the
wearer stood awkwardly in front of
her. was to- realize that Louisiana was
not the only party To the war who was
being consolidated"
Every regiment had some officer, gen
orally young Lieutenant, whose abil-
ity, appearance and spirits compelled
his comrades to pronounce him the
flower Of the flock. Ours was VIII
GIennie- He was officer of the first
picket line we threw ont, and 50 inn
pressed was ne with the defensive posi-
bilities Of the place that we were glad
to have him relieve Us Of some response
bility by taking charge of the slight
earthworI1s it seemed advisable To- erect.
lie spent full half of every day outside
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cheerily, as she turned the key and
raised the cover:
you've nothing to fear, Will"
"Willi' murmured the very young
Lieutenant.
just then Glennie's face appeared
above the edge of the slaves, and
seemed somewhat disconnected at the
grinning faces before him. Several
pairs of hands helped him out, and as
he stood before us, with crystals of
light brown sugar giistening all over
his uniform coat, the Major remarl1edi
You're a sweet-loolxing object"
Miss Grayson smiled as if she thought
so, too.
"You see, Major" began Glennie.
''Yes," said the Major. Il certainly
do. / see, also, that one of two things
must be done for the good of the serv-
ice. Either our lines must be extended
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-08
AMONG THE POULTRY.

OFTEN poultry suffers for the want of
water
Fowls will fatten faster If they are
confined than if allowed to run at large.
LEAVES or chaff make an excellent
litter for the floor in the poultry houses.
In sending eggs to market a better
price can be realized if they are washed
clean.
THERE are some breeds that will not
thrive on damp clay soil; dry sandy
loan is best.
FATrENINe fowls should be fed at
| least five times day all that they will
eat up clean.
POULTRY will be more comfortable in
a house of their own than in the stables
and granaries.
In fattening poultry many persons
the best results.
If the quarters are so cold that water
freezes readily the hens can hardly be
expected to Lay eggs regularly.
By scattering leaves over the floor
and scattering small grain among them
a good opportunity for exercise will be
afforded the hens.
AT the first sign of disease all of the
sick fowls should be separated from the
well ones and be put into warm, dry
place to themselves.
The advantage in securing a good
home market for your poultry and eggs
is that you save transportation and
commission charges at least.
IN nearly all cases it is best to have
two rooms to the poultry house, one for
nests and the other for roosts. Have
the roosting place well lighted.
ONE of the cheapest and best plans
of fumigating the poultry house is by
burning sulphur in it and keeping it
shut up tight two or three hours.
/ If an incubator is to be used, and
especially if very early broilers are to
be raised, arrangements should be
made as soon as possible so as to secure
| both the incubator and brooder and
have on hand ready for use.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-08
DRESS TRIMMINGS.


Eject Produced by certain Applications.
Skirts of plain or figured wool goods
are as frequently trimmed with fatty
applied velvet bands, or with velvet
ribbon or braid in different widths, as
they were during the autumn. This
may consist of one five-inch and one
three-inch bias band of piece velvet or
as many rows as one prefers Of velvet
ribbon of the same or of graded widths.
In some cases, the trimming reaches TO
depth of twelve or fifteen inches. But
let all women remember that the old
rule is as true as ever-apply trimmings
lengthwise if you would add to your APP
parent height crosswise if you would
detract from IL. All band trimmings
are as effective whom applied as panels,
or diagonally across an apron as when
used for borders. Lengthwise bands,
or long A-shaped sections are placed on
the front or sides of skirts, and similar.
shaped pieces trim the bodice and
sleeyes.-Tha Household.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-08
THE FASHIONABLE NAIL.
1t Is Pointed to give the Fingers ia
Dering Look.

is POinteu TO live tine ringers ~ Ia
pering Look.
The nails of a fashionable woman are
often-to put it strongly-a positive
abomination. They are vulgar, just as
any thing that is overdone and pro-
nounced as vulgar. And they are alto
gether 'agin natur'," quite as much as
il they were stained with henna like
those of her East Indian sister.
To conform to nature, the nail should
be trimmed round to follow the line OF
the finger tip instead of being slanted
up in long, sharp point, which is sup
posed to add tapering look to the
finger. but which really suggests the
claws of bird. And then they are
polished too highly.
To fastidious mind the overwrougbt
glistening of the nail is as offensive
because it is as unnatural-as the
painted cheek or the darkened eyes
Artifice in the finger-tips is no less vul-
gar than artifice in the face And it is
not beautiful. Nature is an artist who
does not make mistakes. II the beauty
OF the nail were really enhanced by lay
ing a hard glistening polish upon it, she
would have known how to do son. Y.
SUNDAY Journal
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BREEDING LADYBIRDS.
How the Useful Little Beetles Are Propa-
gated in California.

This is what the California State
Board of Agriculture proposes to carry
on. The factories" are shown in
the picture. They are simply
glass houses built over large
orange trees where the destructive cot
tony cushion scale Qcerya purchasi) can
be thickly colonized, and at the APP
proach of inclement weather few of
the Vedalia cardinals or ladybird, an
imported insect that preys upon the
troublesome scale insect, will be placed
in the houses, too. 1t is hoped in this
way to keep the valuable little foreign
er through the winter that he may be
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-08
F,,demios Among Animals.

The epidemics which show themselves
at certain intervals in cattle and other
domesticated animals have recently
been the subject of many reports and
discussions Among these diseases
none has attracted more attention than
that which has recently decimatei ca
naries and other cage birds. Not very
long ago upward of 1,sO0 canaries died
in one year in Norwich, England, and
occasioned a loss to the owners esti-
mated at about IS, 900. A medical man
is now stated to be hard at work inquir-
ing as to the true cause of the disease,
which at present is thought to partake
of the character of diphtheria- The
subject is an important one, as the
transmission OF diphtheria to children
from domestic animals has come to be
not only frequent but occasionally most
serious in effects. Toledo %. Blade.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-08
CANADIAN NORTHWEST NOTES.

An important feature in immigration
into Manitoba during 1890 was the in
fux of settlers from Dakota A number
of these were Canadians who had be-
como discouraged by a succession of
poor crops and decided to return to their
own country. Settlers from Dakota
drive across the international boundary
into the Canadian Northwest, all along
the frontier, being anxious to share in
the prosperity of what appears to be a
marvelously productive country.
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StanIey's Lily.

In connection with the explorer STAN
ley's visit TO the United States, story
is told of the discovery by him in the
interior of Africa of beautiful, large,
yellow lily, emitting a wonderfully de-
lightful perfume. 1t is said that he
presented p jar of the dried lilies to his
bride-elect, Miss Tenant, and that an
enterprising New York pharmacist has
obtained some of the same variety of
flower, from which he is making a new
and rare perfume called The Lily of
the Nile" Thus the practical American
mind hopes to extract lucre from the re-
suits of the daring explorers work.
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.