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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01
"Do YOU WANT THE EARTH. OR

rapidly the development of a new terri
tory follows a public knowledge of its
resources in these go-ahead days. A
given portion of country may be SEEM
ingly bowling wilderness to-day, yet
twelve months hence the hardy pioneers
OF settlement viii be firmly established
in it, and five years hence the wilder
ness is gone forever, transformed into
an agricultural region of inestimable
value.
This story has been told over and
over again upon the American conti-
nent, and is now being repeated once
more upon the great fertile prairies of
Western Canada, where the millions of
acres of valuable lands open for settle
ment are attracting an ever-increasing
army of colonists from every civilized
portion of the GloIe.
Only few years ago the prairies OF
Western Canada were simply a vast
game range, yet to-day towns, villages,
settlements, farms and ranches are dot
ted all over what is unquestionably one
of the very finest agricultural sections
of this continent. The prairie region
of Canada extends from the eastern
boundary of Manitoba westward to the
foothills of the Rocky Mountains, a
distance, roughly speaking, of about one
thousand miles. Within this vast ex-
panse are comprised the great wheat
province of Manitoba, the fat lands of
Assiniboia and the noble pastures of
Alberta, offering homes to all who
choose to claim them, and unrivailed
facilities for following every branch of
agriculture with profit. The official
crop returns for 1890 are splendid testi-
mony of the capabilities of these natur-
al grain fields and pastures, and no
matter whether the newcomer prefers
horse, cattle or sheep raising, wheat
growing, mixed or dairy farming, he
can easily find land admirably suited
to his purpose within these broad limits
and simply for the trouble of selecting
for himself what appears to be the most
desirable locality.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01
GUTTA-PERCHA GUM.
The Tree from Which 1t Is Obtain I'd
said to BE Disappearing.

The Tree from Mhlch III Is ODtain "a
said to BE Disappearing.
1t appears that there exists a serious
risk of the determination of the plant
or tree from which gutta-percha is OBJ
tanned. This gum, says the Electrical
Review, is used in many industries,
largely in the manufacture of subma-
rine cables, as tbs capable of sustaining
its insulating qualities when submerged
under water at great depths; in fact, the
insulation of gutta-percha actually i'm
proves with age when kept continually
under water. The disappearance of the
curious tree from which gutta-percha is
obtained would, therefore, be a calam-
ity of worldwide Importance, yet il
would appear from report recently
made to the French Academy of Sciences
that we are actually threatened with
such calamity.
The French Government, recognizing
the Importance of possessing an inti-
mate knowledge of the source of supply
of this precious material, intrusted to
NJ. Serullas, distinguished scientist,
the task of exploring the Malayan
Archipelago, which is the home of the
isonandra-gutta, with a view TO study
ing the peculiarities of the tree and
methods employed in cultivating it and
extracting the gum. NJ. Serullas spent
three years in Malay and studied the
isonandra in all periods of its existence,
acquiring a complete knowledge of its
natural history and physiology; but he
reports that there is absolutely no
method in the manner employed by the
natives in robbing the tree of its sap,
and that no effort is made to cultivate
and propagate so valuable member of
the plant world. The natives adopt the
wholly barbarous custom of cutting a
tree at the roots in order to extract the
gum; thus each tree only gives one
yield, and is then dead forever. No
wonder gutta-percha is rapidly getting
TO be worth its weight in silver.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01
StanIey's Appearance.

The general impression about Henry
Nj. Stanley is that he is large in stat
ure. As matter of fact, Mr. Stanley
is a short, thick-set man, and scarcely
a picture that has recently been printed
of him shows his face exactly. The
most distinguishing point in his appear
ance is his hair. which is plentiful and
very nearly white. There is careless
ness about the distinguished traveller
which is quite natural after his many
years with the savage tribes of Africa.
He likes to lounge and to stick his
hands in his pockets. The other day,
when he took walk in Fourth avenue
with his charming wife, Mr.. Stanley
sauntered along very much as if his
feet were Inaccustomed to payments.
He wore 10 gloves. and one of his hands
was partly concealed in trousers
pocket But when Mr.. Stanley is talk
ing about Africa with group of inter-
ested listeners, his earnestness and in
tense feeling become very apparent
During a recent conversation which
lasted an hour, Mr.. Stanley became SO
absorbed in his subject that his cigar
went out five times.-N. Y. Sun.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

This question is "pert" one, but we
mean it. VIII you sacrifice few paltry
dollars, and save your life? or will you
allow your blood to become tainted, and
your system rundown, until, finally, you
are laid away in the grave? Better be
an time, and ''hold up" your hands for
DR.. Pierceis Golden Medical Discovery,
q guaranteed remedy for all serofulous
and other blood-taints, from whatever
cause arising. y cures all Skin and
Scalp Diseases Ulcers, Sores, Swellings
and kindred ailments. 1t is power
fully tonic IS well as Alternative, or
blood-cleansing, in its effects, hence it
strengthens the system and restores
vitality, thereby dispelling all those
languid, "tired feelings experienced
by the debilitated. Especially has it
manifested its potency in curing letter,
Salt-rheum, Eczema, Erysipelas, Boils,
Carbuncles, Sore Eyes, Goitre, or Thick
Neck, and Enlarged Glands. Worlds
Dispensary Medical Association, Max
ers, No. 663 Main Street, Buffalo, n. Y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

A large, handsome Map Of the United
States, mounted and suitable for office or
home use, is issued by the Burlington
route. Copies will be given free when 1t
can be done without expense for transmits
sion; or they will be mailed to any address
on receipt of six cents in postage by Z. >
Eustis, Gen'l Pass. Agent, 9. B. q O. K r.,
Chicago. Ill
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01
Rongh ON the Colonel.

Colonel Ito sentry)-You say that this
man, whom you have arrested, offered
you cigar while you were on post?
sentry-He did, Colonel"
And you refused u accept it?"
That is just what did Colonel?"
'And what did the man say when you
refused to accept the cigar p
HE sa d, Colonel, you are an ass
From tho German
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01
A simple Ceremony.

The marriage ceremony practiced by
the people of Borneo is very short and
simple. Bride and groom are brought
out before the assembled tribe with
great solemnity, and seated side by side.
A betel nut is then cut in two by the
medicine woman of the tribe. and one
half is given TO the bride and the other
half 70 the groom. They begin to chew
the nut, and then the old woman, after
some sort of incautation, knocks their
heads together and they are declared
man and wife.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

Go to California via the through lines OF
the Burlington Route, from Chicago or St
Louis 10 Denver, and thence over the new
broad guage, through car lines of the Den
yer a. Rio Grande or Colorado Midland Rail
unsurpassed scenery. Dining Cars all the
way.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01
lights upon lt tc

take observations (as he is almost sure to
do), he slides gradually down toward the
top of the pole, the sharp blade cutting
his toes the meanwhile. When the pain
is felt he naturally becomes alarmed, and
spreads his wings to fly In the effort
he makes TO rise a still deeper cut is in
Hicted upon the tendons of his feet and
he departs either hopeless cripple or
an entirely disabled owl, whose occupa-
ton as a poultry thief is at an end.
The same trap may often serve 20 dis
able hawks, as they, like owls, usually
select some high perch from which to
take observations before making an at
faplx
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

By the purchase of the Chicago & Allan
tic Railway the Erie has at last effected an
entrance into Chicago. 1t is now the only
company having its own line between Chi
cago and New FORK under one management
service it bids fair TO become the favorite
route from Chicago to the East. Already
it's competitors are complaining of the large
travel going via the Erie that formerly
went by their line.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01
der ALTE CHAPERON.'
Why the Girls at the Hotel Had
Reason TO Bless Him

HEY all thought
he wGs a fool:
but then they
often make mis-
takes like that.
KangarOOs can't
jump like wOm-
en- when the
" o N g n are
jumping at con-
illusions You
see the trouble
was that Colus
Beatt5e Collie
they called him
y hen they want
Il ~ he fnnnv
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known =. j.
Cheney for the lastfifteen years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions, and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West 4 Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo.
Walding, Kinnan q Marvin, wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials free
Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
IT is fortunate that we are not all rich.
Some of US would not know how to act IL
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

Your attention is called TO the seed adver-
tisement of II. Buckbee, Rockford, III. If
you intend to purchase seeds, plants, etc,
this is a tirst-class, reliable house. His
beautiful illustrated catalogue will be
mailed free upon application TO all readers
of this paper
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

IL every lr0sadn in this land knew for her
self the actual quality of Dobbins' Electric
Soap, no other washing soap could be sold.
Millions do use it. but other millions have
never tried it. Have yoltF Ask your grocer
for
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01
10 the Pacific Coast.

THERE are lots of people in this world
who wear silks and velvets on top, with a
carefully covered garment Of sacl1cloth
and ashes underneath.-Atchison Globe
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

EXPERIMENTS on the farm need not
always be successful to be useful. They
often teach what not to do, which is
just as important as knowing what to
made by scientists in the interests of
the farmer are not as valuable to him
as those coming under his experience
on his farm, and the farmer who fails
TO experiment will deprive himself Of
much useful knowledge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01
Disbonored Drafts.
When the stomach dis

When the stomach dishonors the drafts
made upon it by the rest of the system, ii is
necessarily because its fund of strength Is
very low. Toned with Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters IL soon begins 10 pay out vigor in
the shape of pure. rich blood, containing
the elements of muscle, bone and brain. As
a sequence of the new vigor afforded the
stomach, the bowels perform their func-
tions regularly and the liver works like
clockworx Malaria has no effect upon a
system thus reinforced.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01
FARM AND GARDEN.
NOVEL OWL-TRAP.

IL Does Not Xii the Birds, But Cures
Them e Poultry Stealing.
Uncle Tatum Fullilove, of De Soto
Parish. La, has in his yard. near his
ooultry-house, rather novel but ef-
fectGal owl-trap 1t is, according to
Farm and Preside, made as follows:
An old scythe blade is procured, two
holes drilled about four inches from the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

Az EXTENDED Popularity. Browns
BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs have for many years
been the most popular article in use for re-
lieving Coughs aud Throat troubles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

They say there are bacilli in the
natural ice" remarked a customer to
the maker of the artificial product
well. I'm not putting any in mine,
was the reply; but / suppose I'll have
to, if my customers demand it."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01
Marvellous Development.

The Chicago, st. Paul a Kansas City
Railway, although the youngest of all the
western trunk lines. has developed so rap
idly that it is now one of the most impor-
tant 1t has become the popular route be-
neapolis, Waterloo Cedar Falls, Marshall.
town, Des Moines, st. Joseph aud Kansas
City, connecting at these principal cities
with the best and fastest trains to and from
all points. BY reason of it's Superb Equip
ment, including Pullman Private Compart-
ment Sleeping Cars, Fast Time, Safety,
Courteous Attention to Passengers and the
Perfect Comfort of its trains, it is q favor
lite. The Garden Spot of America is trav-
ersed by it's ines-Try it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

b u Tt and the
b | a d e t h Q n
grou nd very
sharp. The blade
is then secure
ly spiked or
screwed to the
end of a good,
stout pole some
twenty or more
feet long, and
the base of the
pole set securely
in the ground.
The blade should
be secured to the
pole SO as to stand
at an angle of
about forty-fiye
degrees.
When the owl
lights upon it to
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

IFyou are tired taking the large cid fash
toned gripping pills, try Carriers Little Liver
Pills and take some comfort. A man can't
stand everything. One pill dose Try them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

EXPLOSIONS Of Coughing are stopped by
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops euro in one minute.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

LITTLE BoY-"Papa, the papers say the
mine owners are going to coalesce. What is
the meaning Of coalescel' Papa-"It means
| less coal, my son. Grip.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

LADY writes at the end of a letter to a
friend: "Now, l must conclude, for my
feet are so cold that 1 can hardly hold my
| pen Pick Me Up
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01
PLAYING Cards.

WE suppose a woman may be said TO be
fur tive In her way when she tries 70 pass
of nlush for sealskin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

If you wish TO have your portrait taken
on ivory, face an enraged elephant Texas
SfFfiuUe
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

You can obtain a pack of best quality
PLAYING cards by sending fifteen cents in
postage to p s. Eustis, Genl Pass Ag't, Z.
b. & Q. r. R., Chicago, Ill
If counting match is not declared OF IL
rnlst end in q tie-N. o. Picayune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

TIE maj. who doesn't think his baby is
the prize baby hasn't got any bsby.-Bing-
hamtou I eaGer
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

BILIoUsNEss, dizziness, nausea, headache,
are relieved by small doses of Carter's Lit
tie Liver Pills.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

"YoU'RE just the man I'm laying for,n as
the briclEmasOn said to the contractor
Bling hamton Leader.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

THE best cough medicine is Piso's Cure
for Consumption. Sold everywhere. 25c
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

ruE color line, as applied TO the sugar
problem, is matter of refinement Hutch
4r,cr
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01
Your
Worst Enemy

Is that scrofulous humor in your blood which
manifests itself in testers every time the skin Is
scratched or broken. or in hives. pimples. bois,
and other eruptlons. causes salt rheum, or
breaks out in occasional or continuous running
sores. Get Rid of &c at Once. or some time
when your system is weak IL viii become your
master Hoods sarsapariiia is the remedy which
will purify your blood. expel ell trace of disease
and ri We you strength
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figsis taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gentlyyetp promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial ia its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities COM
mend it. to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
orr
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

"A play is over, or done. when it is
finished 1t is frequently over done be-
fore it is finished.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01
Map of the United States.

HOUSEHOLD recipe-To preserve eggs al
ways pack them in laycrs.-Binghamto
Renublican
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

IL children have pets they are less liable
to become pettish.-Pittsburgh Dispatch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

THE height of tyranny-to arrest a brook
because it murmurs.-Tcxas Siftings.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

LITERARY men do not, as rule, have q
head for business, and so, paradoxical as it
may seem, they do not get ahead.-SOmer-
Vile journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

The wide-awake farmer visits other
farms than his own When he finds
conveniences. methods and crops bet.
ter than at home it improves his farm
ing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01
A Great RaiIrnad.

IT is fortunate that we are not all rich
Some Of US would not know how TO act
we were.--BostOn Traveller.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-01-01

Ihave chased fug bus wOOdehuelzs overtnany
leaEIes
But ,. mays vanished in a round
"a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-23
THUNDnRBoLT's FAST FLYSRe.
Another Feature Added to the Pro-
gramme.

Another Feature Added to tho Pro-
Gramme.
Yesterday morning, while the horsemen
were at the Thunderbolt park exercising the
steeds, another very desirable feature was
added to the already attractive programme
for to-day'S races. in the shape of match
race for 500 between w. II. Rays gray
gelding, Tom H., and Joseph Cosman's
brown mare, Maggie L.
Tom II. is the horse that won the New
Years race, which was hotly contested, re-
quiring five heats, and a postponment until
the next day to decide. The horse will be
driven by L. f.. Boam, the experienced
relnsman. who so frequently has Landed
the winner at the Thunderbolt race course.
Maggie L. Is undoubtedly as well bred a
mare as stands In Savannah. She will be
driven by her trainer. G.. W. Baker of
Ripley, o., who piloted the great Barney w.
as winner on both Christmas and New
Years days.
With this race, the other match between
the fast geldings, Susong and OptImist, the
colt race, with six entries, and the running
races, it Is safe to say there will be no time
wasted by the managers in having the
horses up quick, SO as to keep the audience
constantly occupied and conclude the days
sport.
The horses will be called promptly at
2:30 o'clock. The Coast Line railroad will
run Its Sunday schedule, with two extra
trains. w. H. Ray will have an oyster
stand in connection with the refreshment
place at the course.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-23
ras EVENTS OF TO-DAY.
The Military Outings to be the Firm
opal Decentralization.


opal Demonstration
To-day win be rather quiet day in the
city, If no unusual excitement occurs. A
great many people. especially business men,
will leave town during the day with the
military companies or TO attend the races.
If the day is fine there will be number OF
family parties to Tyoee and other out OF
town resorts
The fact Of the holiday following i'm
mediately after Sunday will compel many
business men to work part Of the day at
least, 70 dispose Of business which has &C
cumulated over Sunday.
The Savannah Volunteer Guards will
leave their armory for Greenwich park at
9 o'clock this morning for their annual
target shoot With the number OF prizes
offered, and the big oyster roast, they will
have foil ranks il the weather IS fine.
The Chatham Artillery will leave for
Tybee at $50 o'clock and will spend the day
at the club house
The Georgia Hussars will hold their an
nual tilt this afternoon at Ten Brock course.
which will doubtless be attended by a large
crowd. The Central railroad will run
special train 10 the race course to accommo-
date the families and friends Of members OF
the corps desiring TO witness the tilt. The
train will leave the Central depot at $3.50
O'Clock, standard time, and will leave the
race course returning at $3.50. The fare
will be p cents for the round trip.
The First Volunteer regiment will as
semble at the Regimental armory at $3.50
O'Clock this afternoon, form battalion line
at 3:45 O'Clock and proceed to the military
parade ground in the park extension, where
they will execute the evolutions IN the
school Of the battalion, as published in yes
terday's MORNING NEWS.
There will be fine weather to-day, if the
signal observers Judgment is correct. Fair
and slightly warmer is what the forecast
says. and il it is verified nothing better
could be asked.
Yesterday was fine day, fair and cool,
and great improvement on the hot weather
of the last several days. The maximum
was CO. ard the minimum 81.
The general forecast for Georgia and
Eastern Florida to-day is for easterly
winds and feir weather, except local show
ers on coast line. Warmer by Tuesday.