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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22
KEEPING THE STOVE BRIGHT.
One of the Distinguishing Attributes of
Careful Housekeeper.

Careful Housekeeper.
The various parts of a stove require
careful treatment if it is to be kept
shining and bright in all its parts. like
the steam-engine of an expert engineer.
Nothing shows more prominently the
slovenly housekeeper than an ill-kept
and untidy stove. Careless workwon-
en- black the stove all over. regardless
of the nickel work, polished edges,
mica or anything else, and sometimes
they use backing so freely that it fails
to cling TO the stove and flies about the
kitchen, covering all other things with
its untidy dust.
Once month is often enough to APP
ply backing to a stove, prov :ded the
kitchen is kept clean. II is easy enough
TO clean kitchen, but she only is a
model hOuselzeeper, who keeps her
care, especially of the stove; care of the
ashes that they do not float about, and
of the very backing that it does not be-
come source of dirt. If by some I'M
toward accident something is spilled on
the stove, it should Se cleaned off at
once, and not allowed to burn INTO the
stove. A heavy flannel rag should be
kept on hand for that purpose. In case
of a very obstinate grease-spot. lero-
sene, very little, may be used Where
sirup or anything of a sugary nature is
spilled, it is very difficult to take it mp
and it is probably the best way to let it
burn to a char.
All these cases are unhappy, unto
ward accidents. The expert housekeeper
does not allow such accidents to happen
often. 1t is unavoidable that little
grease should fal On the stove in broil-
ing. unless there is a regular b,.oiling
arrangement attached to the stove. In
such case the grease must be wiped off
the instant the broiling ceases with a
heavy flannel cloth, kept for the pur-
pose. Otherwise it viii burn in and
make an ugly and unseemly stain. But
all the other accidents are easily avoid
able
In backing the stove at the monthly
backing remove the nickel work. This
is easily done, as it is merely screwed
on. Black the stove thoroughly, damp
ening the backing if convenient with
a little coffee rather than water
After applying the wet backing
with one brush to a small portion of
the stove. polish it off with a dry
brush, and after the whole stove has
been polished in this way, rub and pol
ish it with chamois kept for the pur-
pose, or a clean cotton cloth. This last
process removes the dust of the black
ing. No patent blackings which have
been invented to do away with the la
Dor of polishing can be recommended as
durable. They require TO be continu-
ally renewed, and do not take the place
of the old-fashioned backing.
After the stove has been fully BACKED
and polished, the nickel work should be
cleaned bright with whiting and put
back in place. If the stove has ground
polished edges, as most of the best
stoves have, do not polish them with
backing, but clean them bright with
sapolio.-N. \. Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22
LIME-LIGHT CANDLE.
Workmen at the Bench and the Hand
made Article.

workmen at the Bench and the Hand
made Article.
The use of the lime light has greatly
increased of late years, but the attempt
to substitute machinery for hand-worlx
in manufacturing the candles has met
with small success. Lime and mag
nesium candles are produced by com
preston, but they are not satisfactory,
and the greater part of the lime can
dies used in theater and lecture rooms
and for sterepticon use are made by
hand.
The workman sits on a bench or stool,
and has in front of him a square box,
open at the top and partly filed with
log of wood that rises some inches
above the mouth of the box. Across the
horizontal end of this log bit of plank
is nailed, and this plank is traversed by
a deep groove, at right angles 10 its
length. Lime, for the manufac. are of
candles. comes in barrels, containing
about 225 pounds each. 1t is lump,
or unslacked lime. The powder
and the small humps are use
less. Lumps as small as four inches
long and two inches wide are rudely
are sawn in parts and then shaped as
the smaller Jumps.
After preparing the rude Jumps, the
wOrkmen takes them one at a time and
smooths them with a broad, coarse file.
He lays each lump parallel to the grove
in the plank on top of the box and
slowly turns the lump, as he draws the
file back and forth through the grove.
The whole process of making the can
dies seems crude and simple, but it can
be successfully done only by work
man acquainted with the qualities OF
lime and long practiced in handling
tools and materials. A skilled work
man knows what Jumps are worth saw
ing. and just how far to go in shaping
them with the hatchet
Lime with much sand is almost use
less for the purpose - making candles.
Sometimes only dozen candles can be
made from a whole barrel OF lime. The
best lime win produce twenty dozen 70
the barrel.
Such Of the lime as is unfit TO be cut
into candles, and the small things that
fall into the worlmans box, are put
back into the barrel and returned &c
the merchant. They are as good for
ordinary purposes as tine larger Jumps.
The best lime candles will burn I'M
der the oxy-hydrogen stream from two
to five hours. but may last only an
hour. and some must be thrown away
in five minutes. The lime slowly pits
under the stream, and after a time the
candle splits or flakes off The best
candles may be reversed and burned for
some time in that position.-Goldeu
Days.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22
OLD VETS IN CAMP.
Thousands of Old Soldiers Camping
Around Washington.


WASHINGTON, Sept. 19.-Grand Army
week opened fair and cool with every
apparent indication of continuance of
good weather during the exercises and
celebration in connection with the ma
tional encamPment. All through the
night the streets were alive with
marching men, G. A. r. posts and their
friends, on their way from railroad
stations 70 quarters. Despite all the
excrtions that the railroad companies
made to handle the crowds promptly
the visitors were from two to twelve
hours late in reaching the city. De-
spite ali delays it is believed that every
one who is bound for the encampment
and reunion will reach the city in
time to witness the great parade tomor-
row.
Among the noteworthy arrivals was
.hat of the famous Sixth Massachusetts,
the first TO respond to President Lin
coins call for troops. Euroute to Wash
ington they were fired on in Baltimore
April 10 and spilled the first blood
after the assault upon sumter Dis
tnguished visitors are abundant
Ex-President Hayes. Major Generals
Howard, Miles and Crooks and Gen
eral Il. +. Butler are prominent among
them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22
THE TRUE GENTLEWOMAN.
She Never NegIects the Small. sweet Cour-
tesies of Life.

She Never Neglects the Small, sweet Cour-
tesies of Life.
Life is so complex, its machinery so
intricate, that IL is impossible that the
wheels should always move smoothly
and with friction. There is a continual
straining of every nerve to gain and
keep place in this overcrowded. busy
world. What wonder if in the hurry
and pushing the rights of others were
trampled or completely ignored. when
every individual is in such haste that
time-fails for the ''sman, sweet courte-
sizes of lifer'
But it is the little offices of friendship
the encoura cling smile, the apprecia-
tive word. the thought for orr pref
ereDces, the avoidance of our preiu-
dices-which make life easier. and
which lessen in marvellous
degree all its worries and perpiexities.
For nothing prevents friction so per-
fectly as the exercises of what we some
times disdainfully call the minor
virtues. As though one should be en-
dowed with truth, and yet lacking
prudence and delicate insight and cir
cumspection. wound with sharp needle
pricks the sensitive nearer We do not
care TO be constantly reminded of our
failings.
A gentlewoman never fails in the
small. sweet courtesies Instinctiyely
she respects the feelings of others, and,
having the golden rule by heart, it is
from her heart that all lovely love-com-
polling graces flow ''In her tongue is
the law of kindness" and she has the
ready tact which takes advantage of
every opportunity to render the lives of
others happier.
And every morning. with good day
Makes each day good
Her winning smiles and gentle minis
trations, her soft voice and unfailing
sympathy, insure her always ready
welcome, and, like the sun, she ''finds
the world bright, because she first
makes ii so. - Detroit Free Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22
Ths Odd Fellows.

PORTLAND, Ore, Sept. 19.-The grand
representatives to the sovereign grand
lodge of Odd Fellows assembled today
in Marquam theater, where they were
formally welcomed TO Portland and the
state of Oregon by Mayor Mason and
Gov. Pennoyer. j. J. Walton welcomed
the representatives in behalf of the
grand lodge and grand encampment of
Oregon. The representatives, escorted
by the Canton, Portland, No. marched
to Arion hall, where the sixty-eighth
annual session was formally opened by
Grand Sire Busbee. The session was
Immediately adjourned. however, to al
low the representatives to participate
in the parade.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22
The News Of the Week.
Ely rELEoRApH ANp MAIL.
ERoM WASHINGTON.

THE steamship companies have noti-
fed President Harrison that they will
bring no steerage passengers to this
country until ngress assemblies or the
cholera erideinic ceases.
THE exchanges at the leading clear
ing houses in the United States during
the week ended on the 10th aggregated
S1,11l.3l3, 23S. against 81, 126. 23s. SIS the
previous week. The increase as COM
pared with the corresponding week of
1891 was as.
The business failures in the United
States during the seven days ended on
the 10th numbered Isl. against 179 the
preceding week and 239 for the CORE
spending week last year.
An address has been issued by Gen.
Wea-er and Gen Field. the peoples
party candidates for president and vice
president, accepting the nominations.
DURING the eight months ended
August 81. 1892, the total number of
immigrants arriving in this country
was 4ss.Gl9. against 416.57O for the cor
responding period in 1891.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22
GOES TO THE PEN.
Anarchist Berkman, who Attempted to
XIII Mr. Frick, Convicted of His Crime.

Anarchist Berkman, who Attempted to
XIII Mr.. Friek. Convicted OF His Crime
PITTsBURG, Sept. a0.-The trial of
Alexander Berkman, the anarchist who
attempted to kin IL c. Prick July 2s,
was called before Judge McClung in the
criminal court yesterday. Berl1man,
when brought in, maintained the
same indifferent demeanor that has
characterized his conduct since his ar
rest. He had no attorney and did not
cross-examine witnesses. He had no
witnesses for his defense. The prose-
.ution was conducted by District Atior-
ney Burleigh, who, in his opening
speech, presented the seven indictments,
charging BerkmaD with offenses rang
ing from felonious assault and battery
down to carrying concealed weapons.
Ia. c. Frick, chairman ofthe Carnegie
Steel company and the victim of Rerk-
mans assault, was the first witness.
lie described the location of the Carne-
gle offices, and stated that the assault
was made between 2 and o'clock,
July %. Witness saw BerlSman pacing
the hall outside his office when he en-
tered. Shortly after BerlSman was an
nounced. and when he came in he shot
the witness, who fell to the floor. He
tried to rise, but received another bullet
wound. A photograph showing the dis
arranged furniture as it appeared after
the shooting was shown, as was also
the clothing that Mr. Prick was wear
ing at the time. Mr.. Leischman, vice
chairman of the Carnegie Steel com
pany, who was in Mr. Tricks private
Office at the time. then testified.
The district attorney did not make
an address, saying that argument was
unnecessary. Judge McClung made a
brief charge and the jury returned "A
verdict of guilty ON all seven indict-
ments without leaving the box. Judge
McClung pronounced the sentence at
once, aggregating twenty-one years in
the penitentiary and one year in the
workhouse. Just before the sentence
was passed BerlSman said he had not
been given justice, nor had he expected
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22

WTrH little doubt olives and figs can
be raised in all the states south of Ken
tuclIy. il proper attention be given TO
the selection of places for planting the
trees. They flourish in Europe in To-
calities where temperature corresponds
with that of Tennessee and North Caro-
lima and are a great benefit to the peo-
pie The trees are long lived and very
productive. the olives growing and pro
ducing fruit for centuries. Figs are
easily raised and are very desirable
fruit. We have scarcely begun TO as
certain the capabilities of this coun-
try for producing different kinds of
fruit
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22

The gavel used by Vice-President
Morton in closing the first session of
the senate of the Fifty-second congress,
is one of historic interest In 17s5 Gen.
Washington planted six trees at Mount
Vernon, which were named after dis
tinguished heroes of the revolutionary
war The wood used in the head of the
gavel was taken from one of these his
toric trees Ia magnolia) and the handle
was made from a lockwood tree named
in honor of Lafayette. This gavel was
made by Lieut. Bradley, of the capitol
police, and Is fine piece of workman
ship.-W ashington Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22
A Destruetiye Storm.

A wind, hail and electric storm
traversed the greater portion of Dave
county, spreading its fury few miles
north of Madison, and worked ineai-
culable damage to the tobacco and
corn fields. Haystacl1s and buildings
were set on fire by lightning and the
thunder and lightning were terrific,
surprising all previous experience
there. The loss will aggregate nearly
81 OOO. 900
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22

JAMES Corr IS wife IS said TO be
one Of the lOveliest girls in New York
She was the daughter of a prominent
San Francisco merchant. The mar
riage took place at salt Lake City, and
was an elopement. Corbett Is q strict
Catholic and his wife has become one
since he marriage
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22
Martin burke Is DYING

JOLIET, Ill, Sept. 17-Martin Burke,
the convict serving life sentence at
the penitentiary for the part taken
in the murder of DIR. Cronin. is
dying. The prison officials said FRI
day that he had consumption. Burke
has been a good prisoner and has
worked hard in the cooper department
since he came here. His first illness
dates back to about the last of July,
when he was taken from the work
shop to the idle room. AT that time it
was thought that a two weeks rest
would recruit him SO that he could go
back TO work again. But instead of
improving he has been growing weaker.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22

Dr. PIERsoN, Of Philadelphia. VINO
oHiciated in Mr.. Surgeons pulpit in
the Metropolitan tabernacle in London
during the latter's final illness. and who
later acted in the same capacity. has
finally been accepted as the permanent
successor of Ne. Spurgeon. DIR. Person
VIII assume his duties in the tabernacle
on the first day of January. 1888.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22
The Work of Lightning.

During a storm Charles Christensen,
aged 25 years, was struck by lightning
and instantly killed at the Herrick
farm miles west of Racine. Three
valuable horses were killed in pas
ture east of La Crosse. At West Salem
q. G. Hitchcock's barn was struck and
sixty tons of hay were burned with a
loss of s., 900. Another barn in the
same neighborhood was struck and
several COWS killed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22

THE building on the island at the en-
trance of Newport harbor designed for
a naval college i completed. This new
institution will not take the place of
the naval academy at Annapolis. but
will be used for giving postgraduate
course to those who have been in
structed there and have seen some
service. One or more war vessels viii
be kept near the island so that the
young officers can engage in practical
aTvOrk while they are receiving instruc-
ton Now that this country is t~ have
navy worthy of the name we need
the best possible training for the OIL
GERS of the new ships.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22
Memorial to Columbus.

New YORK. Sept. 1.-THE ceremony
of laying the corner stone for the me-
mortal of Christopher Colum jas. which
the Italian transport Garigliano
brought here on September 4, was per-
formed on the plaza at Fifty-ninth
street and Eighth avenue. Mayor
Grant officiated and the work was
blessed by Archbishop Corrigan. Com
missioner Wahle, of the committee of
one hundred, was the orator of the
day. The Italian military and civic
societies of New York, Newark and
other nearby cities paraded in honor
of the event.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22

The oldest college graduate in the
country is Col. Amos A. Parker, CT
Fitzwilliam, y. H.. who obtained his
diploma from the University of Yer
mont in 1913 On October Col. Parker
will have completed his lOIst year. lie
i said To have held more Offices and to
have remained longer in office than any
other man in New Hampshire. lie has
been a member of the bar for seventy
tirl. r-t.nrs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22

THE twenty-ffth anniversary of the
death of Emperor MaximiIian was
observed recently in Vienna. where his
coffin rests in the vaults Of the Capu-
Elm church, by the side of his i'll fated
nephew, Archduke Rudolph. \ great
many Mexican veterans made a pill
grimage to Vienna ON this occasion. and
the bier was half hidden by floral tro-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22
Cattle Thieves Caught.

BROWNSVILLE Tenn. Sept. 17.-Burt
Smith aud G. ii. Harper. white, and
Sandy Shaw and Jim Shaw, colored,
were arrested Thursday morning on
the charge of theft of cattle miles
west of this city. There is band OF
thieves infesting this country. extend
ing from Tennessee to the Mississippi
river. stealing horses and cattle. White
men are at the head of the gang and
are getting negroes into trouble by hir-
ing them TO drive cattle and stock of
every character, pretended to be pur-
chased by themselves. A great many
farmers have lost valuable horses.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22

Miss RIsLEY. OF Port jefferson, L. l.,
suffers from peculiar affection of the
eyes, which are now 50 much protruded
that the lids cannot close down over
them, SO that tine sufferer sleeps at
night with her eyes wide open. Her
sense of sight is gone while she sleeps,
this having been demonstrated by ex-
periments
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22

Boston, Sept. 19.-The steamer Car
roll, with 100 passengers and forty sail
ors, which is nearly three days overdue
here from Halifax, and concerning
which great anxiety has been felt both
here and in Nova Scotia, arrived at
Booth Bay. Me, this morning with her
crank pin broken, but otherwise all
right
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 19.-Dr. A. E.
Bridger, pastor of the Congregational
church at Jennings, was cowhided in
the pulpit yesterday by ID. Z. NJ. Burke,
who acted for the male portion of the
congregation. lie made sweeping con-
demnations of the characters of the
women of the town generally. DR..
Bridger did not finch under the punish
ment
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22

THE longest cataleptie sleep known
10 medical science has been attracting
attention in Germany The latest re-
port states that a mana miner at
Silesia-has been unconscious for four
and a half months. with no unnatural
appearance except absolute rigidity of
the limbs. During this time the pa
tents hair has grown. but his beard
has remained stationary.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22

SAN Francisco, Sept. 1.-THE steam
ship China brings news that a severe
typhoon passed over the island of For
mosa recently, causing great destruc-
tion of property. In one village 200
houses were DESTROYED and many lives
were lost. Northern China has been
visited by further serious floods,
resulting in considerable loss of life
and property. In some instances the
people did not have time to leave their
homes and in consequence were swept
away with the wreekage. In three
days the river Gantse rose from 80
70 % feet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22

Franz Stadelskken, a Eau Claire
workingman, wanted to bring his wife
and four children from England, and
sent tickets on which they were to sail
from Liverpool in July on the steam
ship Umbria. 1t is rumored that his
wife fell overheard in the harbor at
Liverpool, but he can get no trace of
her or the children. lie is now trying
to investigate through the Liverpool
consulate
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22

BAPIIsTE, the Indian pilot, known by
all the American tourists who have
passed down the rapids of the st. Law
renee, dieJ ~ his home in the Indian
village Of Coughnawaga recently, aged
81 lie was the first Indian TO run "A
boat down the rapids, and everyone
felt safe " hcu he was in charge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22

The first authentic basis for the story
of Carnegie plant in the northwest
was made public at West Superior.
Some time ago options were purchased
on 1000 acres of land on Superior bay,
just outside the city. On the authority
of a general officer of the company the
purchase was for Mr.. Oliver, Pitts
burgh iron man. 1t is stated that the
Carnegie & Minnesota Iron Company is
also infa~aSfaI
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22
What She said.

"Fickle, false one" he hoarsely cried,
''you are not a woman, you are statue
"a marble statue with a heart of flint.
Unfeeling, cruel. insensate, you go on
your ruthless way, over path strewn
with the crushed hearts of confiding
men; as remorseless in your career OF
conquest as any ehieftain of old who
led his cohorts to battle across the
smoking ruins of desolated homes"
The maiden looked at him thought
fully for a moment Then, in voice
as musical as the murmur of the be-
reaved dove, she murmured: What's
it to you?''-Chicago Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22

"A so-calIed angel fish has been re-
Gently added to the collection at the
London 700. The habits of the fish
suggest that it IS an angel remarkably
well disguised, for it is one of the most
ferocious and bloodthirsty fishes ex-
tant Small though the specimen at
the zoo is, it is quite possible that the
tank where it lives may be the scene of
q tragedy; for founders and fat fish OF
various kinds are precisely the diet
which this creature prefers
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-09-22

Miss LAURA y. FoRD. Philadelphia
authoreSs. has purchased ten acres of
land on one Of the highest submits Of
the Green mountains in Vermont in
the heart Of the wilderness. where she
proposes 10 clear the forest. pioneer
fashion, and To found a summer colony.