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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-03-03

all the same he did. BY aud by, he
caught the words: "BOyntOn's bans. :"
and then. indeed, he strained his sharp
young ears 10 listen
The jobs quite easy to do. Bill"
said one of the men. land it'n pay big
money"
YES. ! guess there won't be much
trouble about il. Jake" replied the
other. land now let's fix our plans It's
safer talking here than round the
tavern"
Well" rejoined Jake. this Is my
idea: Boynton goes TO dinner, more
than a mile away, at noon, and. for a
whole hour, then. there's no one in the
bank.but the clerk, a young sprig of a
fellow Now. let's get dinner little
early tomorrow. then mount and start
off about half-past twelve. Wen stop
at the bank. leave Tom and BesS
loose in the street-they'n stand any
where-and go in and get a big bill
changed"
''All right so far" observed Bill. but
'spose the boys got a pistol handy?
Most of these bank clerks do have, you
know"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-03-03
An Opening for a Live Man.

He arrived in small western town
from the east. and after supper he
interviewed the proprietor of the
hotel
as there an opening in this place for
live newspaper mani" he inquired.
Thar waz las week." replied the
proprietor, pleasantly.
HAS it been filled?'
"Well. no. not egsactly, reckon, but
it's got a man in it."
"Who is hep"
"A newspaper chap from the cast"
"A live mani"
II reckon not Leastways not SO live
as he waz"
How do you mean?
well, you see it waz this way: A
live man came out here, started a
paper, jumped on the prominent citi-
zens and raised thunder generally.
Then our quiet and peaceable citizens
dropped him in a cistern- The openin's
thar yit eff you want TO try il"
He didn't want to.-Detroit Free
Press
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FOR STOUT WOMEN.
Some Rules They VIII Find 1t Advant
geous to Follow.

Some Rules They VIII Find 1t Advanta-
geous to Follow.
That they have no business to wear
tailor-made dresses Such close-ftting
costumes bring into prominence every
pound of superfiuous flesh they have.
That their arms must never be un.
covered above the elbow, no matter
what the fashion be. 1t is no reason
because one has a pair of hams for
shoulders that all the world should
know il.
That ruching about the neck or flow
ers and ribbons at the waist increase a
diameter where it is already too large;
therefore, such things are not wanted.
That necklaces, particularly big
pearls, and heavy earrings should be
dispensed with, no matter how fine
their quality, and only a few rings be
worn in the way of jewels.
That pair of fat hands do not look
any the better for being squeezed into
gloves which are too small. On the con-
trary.
That short basques make them ride
ulous.
That the best thing they can do with
their hair is to dress il on the top of the
head, because low couture is invaria-
bly, unbecoming.
In short, that there is no sense in a
jellyfish trying TO wear what is becom-
Ing to lean and hungry mackerel.
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OBEDlENT CHILDREN.
Aunt Rachel Tells of an Exemplary Fla
lily of Her Acquaintance.

Aunt Rachel Tells of an Exemplary Fam
lily of Her Acquaintance.
A short time since / visited at house
where the family consisted of grand
parents, parents and several small
children.
was struck with the uncommonly
quiet and orderly behavior of the lat
ter. They were quietly busy without
being boisterous. They did not inter-
rupt their parents while they were
talking, and if they were spoken to
about their department they at once
gave heed TO what was said. The visit
or's handbags remained unmolested,
nor were their wraps tried on, as is
often the case. 1t was a continual
pleasure to see the youngsters amiable
activity.
In thinking of the subject after
wards, concluded that the children
were so well-bred because they were
always spoken to gently and kindly by
their parents. 1t was said that the
old grandfather, nearing eighty years
of age, had never been known to speak
barshly to or to scold one of the grand
children whom he loved. IL he spoke
to them they were respectful and obe-
dent; they were treated as ladies and
gentlemen and behaved as such. The
kind word and the reward for il went
together. Why can not all parents see
the matter in this light and act accord
ingly?--Auut Rachel, in Rural New
Yorlsar
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but 1t was real tight in the stick and il
cut the Irvine all right Then could
straighten my legs out and move my
arms some, so i got on my knees and
slipped my wrists over the knife and
sawed away till the string was all cut.
Then jerked the knife out of the pole
and in half a minute | was dancin'
about like colt; and / now scooted
around back of the big woods to Mr..
Boynton's house. That's ALL"
Yes" said the banker, taking up
the story, 1.-THE sensible little fellow.
instead of rushing through the village
with his tale. came straight to me, just
at dark, and you have all seen the re-
suit of the arrangements / made in
consequence.
Il sent quietly for Mrs Brooks be-
fore bedtime and kept mother and son
close for fear of alarming the robbers,
as the cause of justice would be best
served by taking them in the act
''My clerk knew nothing whatever
of the business, but the six men who
made the capture were let into the Sc
cret, and twas they who strolled care
lessly round, inquiring for Johnnie,
this morning, SO as to put the villains
off their guard.
THE boy has saved me from a great
loss, possibly from ruin, and from this
day his future and that of his mother
shall be my care"
Little more remains to tell, except
that the robbers were duly convicted
and sentenced to seven years in state
prison. Widow Brooks was set up in a
nice business of her own by Mr.. Boyn-
ton, who also sent Johnnie for four
years TO a good city school and then
took him into the bank. The boy
served faithfully. and steadily v orked
his way up, until at last. when he had
arrived at mans estate, the lettering
on the gilded sign was one day changed
to read: ''BoyntOR d Brooks, PriUate
Bankers" w. THOMSON.
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y NE fine after
nnnn trnlrn-

year-Old Johnnie Brooks went off fish
ing u creek two miles from his ma
tive village, GRANVILLE.
Johnnie was an unusually bright
iittle fellow, the only son of a poor
widow and the pet of the whole neigh
bOrhoOd, but not by any means a
skilled angler. He had never even
heard of split bamboo rods. gut leaders
and artificial flies, and his tackle was
not exactly mp TO the scientific standard,
being merely a green beach pole, a
long. heavy chalkline. a hook big
enough to hold a young whale and an
old tin can full of earthwOrms-
The creek contained lots of splendid
trout, but. somehow, none of them
seemed inclined for close acguaint-
ance with the biped who artlessly stood
in plain view ON the bank On the con-
trary. each and every one of the wary
fish, on catching sight of the big string
and dangling lob of bait. seemed to
have business elsewhere, and. with a
knowing wink and scOrnful fiirt of its
square tail, went off to parts unknown.
This was all pleasant enough for the
trout, but decidedly disappointing to
the boy. who felt much aggrieved that
his friendly Overtures should be thus
ungratefully rejected
Soon. he could stand it no longer,
and so threw himself down under the
shade of thick bush and was quickly
fast asleep:
How long he slept he never knew,
but the sun was low in the west when
a mysterious something aroused him to
q state of quick consciousness.
Can that be a murmur of voices which
he hears a few yards away? IL surely
is, and the same instructive sense of
danger which had caused his nOiseless
swaking kept him still as death now,
as. without turning his head, he dimly
saw. through the leafy screen, two
well-dressed men sitting on a log and
talking in low tones
Johnnie recognized them at once as
the dashing hOrsemen who had arrived
at the Star hotel that morning. with
the professed purpose of buying cat
tie They were quite smart, cookbook
ing fellows and the boy knew of no
reason why he should fear them; but
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-03-03
THE LITTLE TORY.

When knickerbockers were in style,
She dwelt upon Manhattan isle.
Where now q massive grante pile
Fr0wns grim and gloomy
Her laugh was like the trill OF bird;
A brOOk-nOte seemed her every word:
And IL may rightly be inferred
Her cheeks were bIoOmy-
To storm those hostile 70 tbs king
Keen verbal missiles would she fiings
She deemed patriot thing
Without discretion
The throngs Of troopers clad in red
So turned the lovely maiden's head.
She trOrshipsd Britons all, she said,
And liked Hessian-
Her merry bosom thrilled with pride,
One evening az her mothers side.
When bowed before her. arient-eyed,
A gay young captain;
And through the mary miuuet
She played the shy, demure coquette,
TIL hOpelessIy her Cupid net
She had him trapped in
Alas his lOver-reign was brief:
He fell from grace as falls leaf;
When crisp October days bring grief,
And hills grow hOsry;
For one appeared OF courtly suit
With tashing air and spur on boot,
In war End love no raw recruit
80 runs the story
And rumor said-that tickle dame
Who breasts the brunt Of righteous blame
That from the camp affair he came
On secret mission
He told the maid OF fields Of fight;
She listened with keen delight,
Untn she dreamed q warrior knight
No vague tradition
He vooed and won The wedding day
Was set. when he. before so gay,
Grew grave and gloomy as gray
And sunless morning
To au the mournful change was clear.
He paled at sudden sounds; his ear
. II soft breeze whispers seemed 70 hear
Some word Of warning
At last, one evening. as he pressed
The maiden 10 his martial breast,
His troublOus secret he confessed,
By conscience smitten;
Declared he could no longer meet
The woman 20 his heart most sweet
With lying words and base deceit
He was no BritOnl
But love stfI beaconed from her eyes,
Though she was silent with surprise,
And as he. ,rts from all disguise,
Now bent above her,
He told her % the dangers rife,
And limited al the laws Of strife
How, captured, he might lose his life,
And she her lover.
And since her tender heart was true,
What could this loyal maiden do,
When IL was all for love. " she knew,
That he had tarried,
But Join him in his hurried flight.
And cross the slumbering lines az night
Kind fortune led the lucky wight.
No plan nsiscarried-
When every danger had been passed.
And they had reached the camp az last
The soldiers arms aside were cast
To greet their idol.
Then, ere another day was done.
The chaplain came and made them one
Twas said that Gen Washington
Danced at the bridal
That IS her picture hanging there
Behind the antique rocking chair;
The painter cen % all that's fair
Could not divest her.
Would happy fate had made il mine
To see your eyes demurely shine,
And listen 10 your voice divine,
Ny sweet ancestor
Clinton Scotland. in Century.
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"Pshaw, mani what's the odds IL he
las a dozen? He'll never get a chance
to use EN-. Soon's / ask for change,
you'll cover him with your revolver
and yell: Hands up Then I'll jump
over the counter, gag and tie him, and
the rests plain sailing"
mo danger of other folks being
around?" asked Bill
Not at that time. Every mothers
son in this burg goes TO eat at noon"
Good enough, Jakel I'm with you.
Now let's get back 20 tOwn"-and the
rascals rose TO leave. But at this mo-
ment a most unfortunate thing oc-
CURED. AS Johnnie lay with fear-dis-
tended eyes and open mouth. not dar-
ing to stir, a truant fly buzzed we'll
nigh down his throat A loud.
strangliug cough resulted. and the next
instant the poor little fellow was dis
covered
That's bad. Wen have to knock
the kid in the head and dump him in
the creek, or he'll spoil the game" said
one of the ruffians Now. boy. if you
want to save your life. let's know what
you've heard"
The child, though trembling in NOR.
tai terror. could not frame an evasion
and would not tell lie. Hence he did
not answer at all
''Silence gives consent. He's heard
the whole thing. Bill He'll have tc
die right here. It's mighty bad policy,
too, but there's no help for 1t. Speak
up, you impl and save yourself if you
can"
But Johnnie tightly closed his pale
lips and said not a word
Lets get over the job quick. Bill,
continued Jake.
''No. / won't do it" replied the more
cautious villain. lifting little swag's
nothing to speak of, but murders alto
gether too risky. We'd better gag and
tie the brat and hide him in the woods
The whole town'n be out searching foi
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-03-03

WOun0 up
the man or woman who's "run-
down" DIR. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery sets the wheels going.
1t starts the torpid liver into health
full action, purifes and enriches the
blood, cleanses, repairs, and strength
ems the system, and restores health
and vigor. AS an appetizing, re-
storative tonic, it sets at work all
the processes of digestion and nu-
triton, and builds up flesh and
strength.
For all scrofulous humors and
blood taints, and even Consump-
ton (or Lung scrofula), if taken
in time, it's positive remedy.
Unlike the sarsaparillas, which
claim to be good for the blood in
March, April, and May, Golden
Medical Discovery" works equally
well at all seasons.
Unlike other headquarters, too,
it's guaranteed to benefit or cure,
in every case, or your money is re-
turned.
On these terms, it's the cheapest.
You pay only for the good you get.
But it's the 6est-or If couldn't be
sold so.
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STOVE PIPE vENTILAToR.

pipe to within one inch of the floor. The
regular stove fue, being warm, causes
an upward current of cold air from the
floor in my drop fiue, and carries 1t
outside with the smoke, etc. In this
way (see picture) / have secured, at
small cost, the effect of an open fire.
place. while still have all the benefit
from my base burner. The t can be
bought from any dealer and every
American knows how to put stove pipe
together w. Douglas King, in Rural
Non. Xnrlrar
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The Candid Friend.

Mr.. Candid-Ain't You afraid that
your cashier will go off with the funds
some day?
Mr. Eomely-Not az all. You see, !
have given him hint that there is a
chance for him becoming my son-in-
Jaw some of these fine days
Mr.. Candid-Well, if she looks like
you. / should think he would have left
Tor Canada long ago. Maybe he has al
ready got q wife on the sly.-Texas
] siftinga
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-03-03

FLAvoRISG butter with the odor of
fresh flowers is one of the arts of the
French peasantry. The process is very
simple and consists OF putting the lit
tie prints, which have first been
wrapped in thin cloth. into tight
porcelain dish OF bed of roses, or
whatever blossoms are chosen. Among
the flowers which give the most de
sirable results are clover and nasturti
ums.
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STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, ;

LUCAS COUNTY
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he Is
the senior partner of the firm Of F. j.
CHENEY a. Co, doing business in the City
of Toledo County aud State aforesaid, and
that said firm viii pay the sum of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the
use of Halls CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence this 9th day of December, a.
D. 1886. A. w. GLEAsON
SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for testimonials,
free. f. J. CHENEY a. Co., Toledo o.
- Sold by Druggists, 75c.
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As A rule farmers neglect to supply
themselves with a sufficient amount of
good reading. There is a common and
natural feeling, too, that they cannot
afford it Undoubtedly many cannot
afford il, but they economic in this di-
rection first and are forgetful of econ
omy in certain other directions &c. NJ.
Petit
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A Timely Suggestion.

Col Percy Yerger's little boy Johnny,
who is not as good at school as he
ought to be, brought home very poor
certificate, which showed that he had
been disobedient and lazy. The ex-
asperated parent procured his cane and
said:
'You are the worst little boy in New
York. Now. Johnny, what ought do
with this cane?"
PA, hadn't you better take walk
with it? It's walking cane you know"
Texas Siftings.
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August
Flower

lam ready to testify under oath
that if it had not been for August
Flower l should have died before
this. Eight years ago l was taken
sick, and suffered as no one but
dyspeptic can. / employed three
of our best doctors and received
no benefit. They told me that 1 had
heart, kidney, and liver trouble
Everything l ate distressed ME Sc
that / had to throw it up. Angus
Flower cured me. There is no med
icine equal to i" LORENZO F
SLEEPER, Appleton, Maine. g
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WARNED THE OFFICER.
A Kindly-Disposed Man who Is solicitor
for the Police.


A boy conducted an oldish man into
the presence of patrolman on Four.
teenth street the other day. ard when
the officer asked what the trouble was
the stranger said:
II expect I've been robbed of my
watch"
Watch gone, Ell? Haven't you any
idea where you lost it?"
mot the slightest. / Was down here
somewhere by ferry and took drink
with man. Mebbe he got 1T"
Anywhere else?"
81 was over here somew here by a
park, and a good-natured fellow wras-
sled me down on the grass. lie might
have got it."
Anywhere else?"
81 jumped off n street car down here
somewhere and fell head over heels.
went back and found my jack-knife,
but my watch wasn't lying round"
"Have any other adventure?" queried
the officer.
"Wall, / fell asleep in place down
by the river, and do believe some one
stole fifteen cents out of my pocket,
watch"
81 can't help You any," said the Of
ficer. as he turned away.
mo. didn't 'spect you could, but
thought I'd tell you about it and kinder
put you on your guard. II you carry
any valuables about you keep your eyes
peeled. This is a powerful big town.
with lots of wicked folks in it. and
they'd rob you quicker'n scat"
81 think | can take care of myself"
remarked the officer.
II hope you kin, but don't be too
over-confideut. That's the way
thought, and where am / now?
traded a yearliD' calf fur that watch
last spring, and then give two dollars
TO have her plated over, and where is
she to-day? Jest take a neighbours adj
vice and keep your eyes peeled. I'll be
around here for day or two yet, and
if anybody tries any gum game on
you jest holler, and I'll be right on
deck to help give him an ALFRED
xvolInp;n nafrnif Eraa Draee
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heavy as the grain in which it is found.
Since cookie is an annual plant, a care
full selection of seed will keep it out OF
the fields Sow perfectly clean seed
upon land where no grain was grown
the previous year, and select the next
years seed wheat from the crop grown
upon this field. In a few years the
wheat will be free from cookie. The
grower of such seed would enlarge his
field of usefulness and protect his own
fields from cookie by offering clean seed
to wheat-growing neighbors. Orange
InHh En
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IT Is definitely settled that the Lake Shore
& Michigan Southern railway will enter the
Worlds Fair grounds at the southwest cor
ner of the grounds, over the B. a. o. tracks.
The plan which was sly partially completed
for letting the Lake Shore in at the south
east corner over the Pennsylvania tracks,
the Worlds Fair officials were unable TO
satisfactorily arrange
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To cleanse the system in gentle and truly
beneficial manner, when the Springtime
comes, use the true and perfect remedy,
Syrup of Figs. One bottle will answer for
al the family and costs only so cents; the
large size 81. Try II and be pleased. Manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
ouly
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a USEFUL DEVICE.

A Stove Pipe NentIIator Which Has Many
Advantages.
We live in an old-style rented house
without an open Fireplace or venti-
lating flue. For heating we use the
largest size base-burner. which has a
ventiduct flue, causing a circulation of
air, but no ventilation This fall l
bought I stove pipe and ran a drop
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-03-03

Satisfy known as the vegetable
oyster) is hardy plant and can re-
main in the ground all the winter. IL
is vegetable worthy of cultivation in
the garden
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A Gaming catastrnnha

Is to be apprehended when the kidneys ant
bladder even partially cease operations
Rouse them with Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers, which impels them 70 activity without
unduly exciting them. Kidney disease /.
obstinate and destructive. Ward on tbs
coming catastrophe with the Btters, hlghl,
effective for rheumatism, dyspepsia. consti
patton, malaria ana la grippe Sovereign
In all
THERE is no valid reason why the milk
mans wife should stay away from the bal
II she wants 10 go, even if she does have to
wear pumps.-Somerville Journal.
The Public Awards the Palm TO Hale
Honey of Horehound aud Tar for coughs.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Mirrors are for the indolent; they en-.
courage idle reflections.
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"IHAvE in my employ man who has
been a victim of periodic headaches for
years, has tried all kinds of treatment, and
have tried various remedies on him. Your
Bradycrotine helps him more than anything
ever did" o. ID. Kingsley, NJ. d., White
Plains ~ Y
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For Coughs and Throat troubles use
BROwN's BRONCHIAL TROCHEs.-"They stop
an attack of my asthma cough very prompt
lv."-C. Fdleh NidmiUills, Ohio
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There is inch display advertisement
In this paper, this week, which has no two
words alike except one word. The same is
true of each new one appearing each week,
from The Dr. Harter Medicine Co. This
house places Crescent" on everything
they make and publish. Look for IL, send
them the name of the WORD and they will
return you book, beautiful Autographs or
samples free
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THERE is always a hand OF welcome ready
to be offered to the strange umbrella -
Pittsburgh Press
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A NICE new umbrella is used up when il |
used at all.-Philadelphia Press.
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THE man who can sign large check has
writes that are universally respected
Washington Star
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ONE dose of Beechams Pills relieves
sick headache In % minutes For sale by all
druggists. % cents box.
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The Only One Ever Printed-Can You Find
the Word?

THERE never was, nor never will De, a
chance TO get square with the world, on &C
count of it's spherical shape