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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19
TEIlPER1lGE.
CONDUCTED BY THE C. I. U.
"For God and Home and Native Land. j"
Stimulants and Narcotics.

The effect of narcotics upon the
mental and physical economy has for
a long period received the consideTa-
tiOn of philanthropists and scientists.
What means the general tendency Of
mankind TO use some stimulent-if
not tobacco and liquor, then tea and
coffeel
All four are stimulents and sedat-
ives. All. through the agency of the
nervous system, more or less seriously
affect mental operations. A large num-
Der of so-called strictly temperate
people are weak, languid, nerveless in
the morning till they have taken the
first cup of coffee. BY the time the
second has disappeared they feel ready
for the business of the day. Il am
good for nothing till l have had my
cup of Coffee is a common remark
among delicate women as well as
strong men. Tea-drinkers are equally
dependent upon their cups. Nothing
in the whole range of beverages more
quickly tends to loosen the tongue and
produce feeling of genial good fell
lowship than a cup of strong oolOng or
green tea. Perceiving the almost un.
iversal use of both tea and coffee. one
cannot but wonder what would be the
condition of a race of people cut off
from all knowledge both of the Gilt
tie brown berry of Arabia" and the
Chinese herb. How much eloquence
would be missed, how much gossip
avoided, how much labor, both of
mind and body, would have been
stricken from that nation which knew
not tea and coffee!
1t is best to look at the subject of
stimulents dispassionately and reason
ably. Hateful as their effect is on
No doubt the day will come when
even the mildest and least harmful
will be no longer tolerated. Not for
ever will men need crutchess. Not
many generations can elapse before
Ihe rounded, symetrical, BEAUTIFULLY
developed man or woman will spend
as much wonder upon the old days
when the matutinal or post-prandial
cup was necessary, as Edith Leele ex-
pended upon the customs of the 10Th
centuary in Bellamy's famous Look
ing Backward
In the nature of things. stimulants
and narcotics must belong to an incom-
plete, an undeveloped social life. Let
us conceive of an ideal family, now, in
the present state of the world. Each
member of it can be nothing less than
strong, vigorous, elastic, graceful and
full of reserved power. Feebleness of
constitution, lack of stamina, depres-
sion of the physical vitality and want
of spirit will be alike unknown. A
complished easily and without undue
fatigue. A cheerful flow of spirits,
fortitude under adverse conditions. al
formations of sociability and solitude.
strength equal to the ordinary exigen-
cies of life, all these characteristics
will be shown by our ideal family. la
no wise can its members need either
stimulants or narcotics.
"What will be done in cases of i'll
nassI' NAV he asked CaSeS Of Illness
in the ideal family will be so infre.
quent as to hardly count. Living nat
urally and beautifully, Obeying divine
laws writ in mind and body, there
will be no violation of that perfect
equipoise which men name health.
For health is harmony, Wilderness,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19
Electric Buffers.


This remedy is becoming so well
known and so popular as to need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song of
praise.--A purer medicine does not ex-
list and it is guaranteed to do all that
is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure
all diseases of the Liver and Kidneys,
will remove Pimples, Boils, Salt
Rheum and other affections caused by
impure blood.--Will drive Malaria
from the system and prevent as well
as cure all Malarial fevers.-For cure
of Headache, Constipation and Indi-
gestion try Electric Bitters- Entire
satisfaction guaranteed, or money re-
funded.-Price so cts. and $I.00 per
bottle at Taggart's drug store, 5
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19
Rock ELM.

School in the Rhodewald district is
closed on account of the illness of the
teacher. Miss Nina Hoyt.
Miss Nina Lowater closed her school
near Plum City, and returned home
Feb. IA.
Mrs. Rhodewald was at Ellsworth
Saturday in attendance at the probate
court.
VIM. Greer has been placed on the
pension roll.
The surveyors have left the line
which ran north of the village to the
Rhodewald coulie, and have now taken
up the former liz Which rurs very
near the Center.
A series of protracted meetings were
begun at the NJ. E. church last week.
DR.. Clough visited st. Paul last
week
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

tn prove that they have right to ex-
ist because of their practical useful
ness.
There is abundant evidence of the
fact that the benefactions of these or
CARNATIONS are constant and extern
sive. They have reduced the matter
of charity to a science, Their plans
of relief and their schemes of insur-
ance are definite and effective, and
their members have an assurance of
help that never fails and never waits.
1t is not too much to say that their
care for the needy and distressed is
equal to that of the church, so far as
material wants are concerned, and
this entities them to generous consid-
GRAFTON from religious people. They
can not be considered very bad when
the good that they do is so pronounced
and far reaching. This is the point
that refutes most of the arguments OF
their critics. They do not pretend to
be spiritual institutions, but they do
teach doctrines and produce excellent
results from moral point of view.
The influence they exert is unquestion
ably on the side of faithful citizen.
ship. of practical philanthropy, and of
the sort of sympathy with misfortune
that is none the less worthy because
it is not proclaimed from the house.
They are not perfect in their theories
and methods, we may readily believe;
they have their shortcomings like 9th
er agencies of civilization. But it is
only the simple truth to say that, with
all their delinquencies, actual or imag-
mary, they are decided benefit to So
ciety, and should have respect and en-
enlargement accordingly Globe DEM
0crat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19
Secret Societies.


The arguments against secret soci-
cites are composed in large part of
| Misunderstanding and misrepresenta-
ton. Such organizations are by no
means dangerous either to society or
to individuals; and the attempt to
make them appear SO is not to be CON-
mended. They embrace in their mem.
bership large measure of intelligence
and morality, and their designs are in
harmony with accepted principles of
| duty. The fact of their secresy is not
the awful thing that their enemies
represent. Ii does not involve any
| plotting against the peace and welfare
of the community, and does not serve
to shield any of the evils that good
people abhor and avoid. The idea
that citizens of high standing are not
to be trusted behind closed doors, is a
manifest absurdity. There is no reas.
on to suppose that such men forget the
obligations of honor and the rules of
credible behavior when they enter a
lodge room. They are fairly entitled
to innocence, to say the least; and the
mere privacy of these proceedings is
not valid ground of condemnation
under any circumstances. The Curl
osity with regard to what they say
and do is natural, but it may easily as
sumo an offensive aspect, and become
source of gross injustice, notwith-
standing its yiTtuous intentions.
1t does not seem to occur to the crit
les of these orders that the policy of
secresy is a well established one in the
present system of organization. A
large share OF the work of adjusting
the affairs of the world and promoting
the interests of mankind, is performed
with more or less avoidence of pub
licity. There are reasons why this
practice is thus favored; it has advan-
tageous uses, as experience has dem.
onstrated, aud it is likely to continue
forever. The Senate of the U. ). be-
comes a secret society every time it
goes into executive session; and the
same is to be said of the Supreme
Court every time it retires to make W
decision in a case. There are times
when religious bodies find it necessary
or expedient 10 conceal their proceed
ings from the public; in fact there is
certain degree Of secresy in all plans
of church government, but nobody
thinks of denouncing them on that ac.
count. The secret societies do not
hide everything they do. Their oper
ations are largely open = popular in
spection, and nobody need be in doubt
for a moment as to their general OBJ
jects and services. They meet in Sc
cret, and preserve resolute silence
touching given features of their work,
but enough is revealed, nevertheless
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19
DIAMOND BLUFF.

The recent warm spell nearly
spoiled the sleighing in these parts.
j. w. Welt, who has been on the
sick list for the past few weeks, is
convalescent.
Several of our young folks attended
the masquerade at Trenton last Friday
night.
The basement of I. III. Hopes house
has been fitted up store-fashion and it
looks as though somebody was going
to put in stock of goods, but as yet
that somebody" is not known to the
general public.
Mrs. Susan Nero, Mrs. Electa Adams
and ii. L. Nero and wife expect to
start for the West in about two weeks.
Mrs. Nero and Mrs. Adams will go di-
rectly to Dayton, Ore, while Mr.. and
Mrs II. L. Nero will stop at Spokane
Falls, Wash.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

Ed. Hurley was married recently in
Minnesota to Miss Hopkins. They
held a reception here at his parents on
the 9Th. There was large circle of
relatives and neighbors present and
the wedding gifts were many and
beautiful. They intend to remain
here until the LIST of March.
Miss Lizzie Jennings of Martell has
been engaged to teach the summer
term of school here.
The warm winds of last week came
near running our sleighing, but at
present writing it is all right again.
John Hawkins and wife, nee Mary
Ann Hurley, made US a pleasant visit
recently.
Mrs Cathrine Hurley, who has been
very i'll, is now somewhat better.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19
EARMIilLL.
-AIN4I II y Il
Valentines are all the go now

Valentines are all the go nowadays.
Don't forget the masque ball next
Friday night at Rock Elm.
Thomas ReinKe made trip to Will
son with beef last wsek.
Everybody keeps the door locked
nowadays. 1t must be that they are
working on their masquerade suits.
Mr.. McDermitt got himself new
top buggy, and the girls all say, "too
bad he is not young man"
Rev. Father Klein of Eau Gale
preached to large congregation at
the Catholic church last Sunday.
We hear that a parry is here survey
ing through the cooley. We hope
they will succeed in finding a favor
able route.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

Frank Leonard's youngest child is
seriously i'll.
Charles Ingles and Carrie Zopp were
married recently.
Every body seemed to be enjoying
the fine weather last Sunday by sleigh
riding.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Martin are back
from Lincoln, Neb., paying their old
home a visit.
Our school is running along smooth
ly under the management of Miss
Stewart of the town of River Falls.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19
kINNICKINNIC.

Jay Baird is having a two weeks
vacation on account of being victim
of la grippe.
E. G. Rollins and wife visited in
town Wednesday.
Mrs. Geo. Williams is spending a
few days at River Falls.
Mrs. Barney visited at Roberts Sat
urday and Sunday.
The Debating Society holds its last
meeting next Saturday evening.
Our young people who attended the
entertainment at the South Fork
school house report good time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19
First publication Feb. u, 1891. ]
NnIlcE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

CTATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR
- Pierce county. In the matter Of the estate
of Phineas G. Flint. deceased. In Probate
Notice Is hereby given that al special term
of the County Court to be held in and for said
county, at the office of the County Judge in the
village of Ellsworth in said county, on the sec
ond Tuesday being the tenth day of March, A.
D. 1891, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, the following matter
viii be heard and considered:
The application of Charlotte A Flint admin
tratrix of the estate of said Phineas c. Flint.
late of River Falls in said county, deceased, for
the examination and allowance of her final
account Of her administration, and for the as
signment of the residue of the estate of said
deceased, to such other persons as are by law
entitled to the same.
Dated February eth, A. d. 1891.
BY order of the Court,
43-4w j. W. HANCOCK, County Judge,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19
Eg.1LE.

Mrs. Yeoumans spent few days
with her daughter, Mrs. j. Gillespie,
last week.
Oscar Olson was visiting in Els
worth last Sunday.
Several of the men were home from
Ono Sunday last.
Andrew Lee left here for West Su-
perior last week.
Mrs. E. X. Porter and daughter were
visiting at S. L. Irvine's last Sabbath.
Gina Brustad is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. A. A. Ulyin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19
Monuments and Marble Work.

Those who desire to purchase monu-
ments should do so at once. as under
the terms of the Mckinley bill large
duty will be charged on all imported
stock. which will have the effect of
increasing the cost of monumental
work at least twenty per cent.
z. y. Peterson has laid in a large
stock of marble and granite mOnu-
ments in anticipation of the passing
of the bill. which he will sell at the
old prices for a short time.
Any person DESTROYS of procuring
memorial tablets or monuments for
departed friends will do well to send
their addresses at once to
p. y. PETERSON,
Saltwater, MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

Itch on human and horses and all
animals cured in 80 minutes by Wool
ford's Sanitary Lotion. This never
fails. Sold by r. S. Freeman, drug
gist, River Falls. Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19
State Normal School,
Winter Term Opened Jan. 5, 1891.
RIVER FALLS, WIS.

Thisschool oilers special advantages to
those who desire to prepare 10 teach.
Three Courses Of study are offered: lie
meuudry, Advanced and One ear Pro-
fessioual Tuition Free 10 those whose
qualifications eutitle them tOadasissiUn TO
either of these courses. Tuition in Pre-
paratJry Glasses Will be 20 cts. a week
Grammar Trades, - cts. a week; Inter
mediate Grades, - cts. a week, Primary
Grade. DID cts a week Attention OF pa
rents is in4 tied To the thorough and ex-
ceIIent training afforded by the Model
Department.
For catalogue containing information as
10 coarseS II study. terms of admission,
expenses, etc, apply {,
J. q IMERY, President.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

Great reduction in prices on shoes
at Jenson's.
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c., ST. P, M. 6 0. Ry.

Trains leave River Falls as foIloEs-exeepi
Sunday;
G0TSG NORTH.
4lA4A4 -eti- A3.------ L-f- aso - -
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GOING SOUTH.
Train No De li..g A n
RI Af--- ~ A-t9 r NJ
De- p-'iy p u %
Wa Freight arrives from Ellsworth at 2.i5 P. N L.
tn. Ellsworth train leaves ST. Paul at
I0.fj A. u. and Sos p n
Ea-Ila-us NJ. Is for 81. Paul connects az Hud-
son for al points on Lake Superior; also for
Green Bay. Black River Fails. Eau Claire and
MeuomJufe also with daylight train for Chi
Cago. Milwaukee and Madison.
Es-Traiu Nu- IsI connects AZ Hudson with
vestibgI- train Tor Chicago and Milwaukee, also
with FIST train Tor Duluth, Superior, Ashland
ami ali Lake superior points.
Coupon Tiezcts Or sale for an principal points
IN the United states.
F.P AISSWORTH. Agent.
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Ctaa-ai n --tHgeF Agent. s. Eau
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-26
Ostentation Mt Funerals.

1t is sad commentary on n Chm 'tian
community, which takes that distinct i've
title from a religion whose founder Is
called the CONSIDER because his wort
plucks the sting from death, that 1t sur
rounds death with every circumstance of
woe and gloom. The distinctive minis
try of the faith seems to fail at the very
point to which it is especially addressed.
The natural Christian tone at the burial
of the dead would seem to be the cheer
that springs from the thought of immor-
tality-a sublime hope, tender resigna-
ton.
The Christian thought in that hour
should instinctively dwell upon the soul,
not upon the body, and the simplest and
most transformations rite of burial would
seem TO be the most truly Christian. But
the ostentaticn of Christian funerals has
become so great that burial reform asso-
Citations are formed, both IN this country
and in England, 10 relieve the poor Of
the painful and needless cost which,
from mistaken respect for the dead, they
viii not spare SO long as ostentation Is
the custom. George William Curtis
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-26
NOVELTIES IN NEEDLEWoRK.
Attractive Things in Materials Pleasant
to Work Upon in Summer.

Attractive Things in Materials Pleasant
to Work Upon in Summer.
A simple but stylish cushion is the white
linen bolster, with design of acorns and
oak leaves worked in blue The ends of
the bolster are dark blue satin, which is
gathered up and tied round with cords;
outstanding frills are left at both ends.
A handsome guilt with design Of con-
ventionalized carnations is made of white
linen damask. The pattern is boldly
drawn; a bird occupies the center, and
this and some overhanging fruit give
ouaintness all its own to the guilt. As for
the coloring, red and terra Gotta shades
preponderate, but they are toned with pale
yellow and golden green.
Soft white linen canvas makes charm
ing sofa back and chair backs.too. The
former is decorated with detached upright
flower sprays in terra Gotta, yellow green,
gray blue and golden brown shades; there
is narrow border along the bottom and
simple hem to finish it.
Honeycomb canvas is again in favor.
An effective and easy way Of decorating it
is to outline a conventional design in white
linen floss, and then darn in the surface of
the design in gold colors. This can be used
IOI DuiCau SCdIL-, llCeiu LC9bDs GU.
As delicate work for the summer, GRO
cheting is being revived A very odd and
pretty quilt may be made of alternate
squares of linen and fine crochet. Some of
the work resembles old guipure and Vene-
tian laces, and for the linen squares dol
lies are used, bemstitched and worked in
wash silk in delicate designs Shades of
gold and white are very pretty, or any
color or shade harmonizing with the deco
Tations of the room.
Very pretty for sofa cushions are covers
of duck embroidered in white and finished
Mt the sides with large eyelets or button
holed Sits for lacings of inch wide ribbon
The ordinary honeycomb bedspread may
be transformed into fashionable covering
by simply darning in the ground with yell
low rope linen, leaving the pattern in re-
lief
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-26

bereft of his reason, and many and awful
were the sea words which leaped from his
lips. Again he looked along his deserted
decks. There was nothing to be seen in
the shape of human nature but single
head showing in the forescuttle, and this
head appeared to be graphically describing
what its eyes beheld TO the hidden mob be
meath, else how should Captain Jones ac-
count for the continued roar OF derisive
laughter which salubed his ears? Hestood
alone upon his deck; either the Only Mate
and the carpenter had been kidnapped or
they had deserted him, and Captain Jones
was perfectly right in not doubling for
moment that they had deserted him
He rushed forward
"Men," he bawled, cup with vel You
shall have your way. I'm lonely man
Don't stop to consider. Ye shall have your
way, but you must bear a hand"
Upon this, up through the hatch, with
the agility OF seaman sprang Black Sam
He was followed by the cook and Peter,
and in jiffy all hands were on deck
"See that bark?" roared the captain
"The mate and Mr. Chips have deserted
me for her. They've stolen my boat. Mol
I'm not going to stop 10 pick her up She'll
be fifteen pounds against Mr.. johnson and
six months atop of it for robbery. Pm go
ing 70 follow that bark; Pm going to get
those two men out of her. If the bark don't
surrender 'em Pm going to run her down
Turn to now. my lads, and you shall have
your way"
well, we see you're in hurry, cap'n,"
said Black Sam, land as We know what
our wrongs Is, and as ye mean to right 'eTn
in the manner I took the liberty OF point
ing out yesterday, w, Wen turn to. Give
your orders, and you'll find us willing"
The captain forthwith gave his orders.
His commands would not be understood
by the landsman. Enough if say that in
a very short time the Rose, fully clothed
In canvas, was standing with her head di-
rect for the bark, an able seaman at her
wheel, the captain pacing the quarter
deck, the cook preparing breakfast for the
men in the galley, and the sailors, each of
them with glass of grog in him, looking
at the distant figure of the bark over the
bows.
The Rose, as ] have said, was a clipper.
The wind had somewhat freshened, and in
this pursuit the vessel brought it about a
point before the beam Far ahead leaned
the bark, tall and unsightly, heeling out to
the sun a space of green copper, while at
this moment a foretopmast studdmgsail
went slowly soaring to the yardarm.
Captain Jones gave loud laugh of con-
tempt He knew that his ship could sail
three feet to the bark's one, even though
the chase should heap the canvas of a
Royal George upon herself. He went on
to his forecastle and sent man aft for a
large blackboard, upon which he wrote in
chalk:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-26
One Thing and Another.

Drop a little oil on the creaking door
hinge.
Lamp wicks soaked in vinegar for day
or so before placing in the lamps will give
q clearer fame.
When lamp burners become cIocged
boil them in soda and water.
To prevent icing for cake from cracking
when cut add tablespoonful of cream to
each unbeaten egg; stir all up together.
then add sugar until as stiff as can be
stirred.
10 iced an orange to sick person cut it
In half, croSswise; then, with a spoon. take
out the feshy part, containing the Juice,
rejecting the seeds.
In putting away winter clothing for the
season label all packages on the outside
ana Keep handy memorandum book with
the contents OF each trunk, drawer or
Sloset specified. 1t Will save time and
Sexation.
by rubbing with 2 piece Of flannel dipped
In whiting, the brown discolorations may
pe removed from cups and porcelain pud-
ulng dishes IN which custards, tapioca,
rlee' ETC., have been baked.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-26
TWO NHMTB.

A lonely way, and as I went mine eyes
Could not uAfasten from the springs sweet
things:
Lush sprouted grass. and all that climbs and
ciing5
In loose, deep hedges, where the primrose lies
In her own fairness-buried blooms surprise
The piunderer bee and stop his murmurings-
And the glad fiutter of finchs wings
Outstartles small blue speckled butterflies.
Blissfully did one speedwell plot beguile
My whole heart long: / loved each separate
flower.
Kneehng, looked up suddenly-Dear Godt
There stretched the shining plain for many
mile,
The mountains rose with what invincible
powen
And how the sky was fathonlless and broadl
Edward Dowdcn in English Illustrated