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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-06-15
Facts About Fertilizers.

As the result of experian ents at the
Storrs agricultural school, it has been
found that while the addition of min
eral fertilizers increased the yield of
clover, it had no very material effect
ON the yield of grasses. In general,
the yield of hay was increased with
the quantity Of nitrogen supplied; but
the mineral fertilizers when used alone
were applied at a loss.
Some OF the facts obtained are we'll
worth attention. For example, the adj
tlitaen of EGO pounds of nitrate of soda
per acre containing twenty-five pounds
oft mitrogen), in addition to the fixed
numerals, gave an average profit, dur
ing period of three years, of $1.40
per acre. Three hundred and twenty
pounds of nitrate of soda fifty pounds
of nitr@gen) gave an average profit
of 1924 s., "a per acre, while 4SO pounds Of
Nitrate of soda (seventy-five pounds of
aadtrogen) yielded a profit of only $2.4J
per acre. The returns of profit from
tine use of 800 pounds Of nitrate Of soda
we've very uniform, being 500, $5.12
and $5.49 respectively, Gor the three
years.
The application of heterogeneous ferti-
liners, it was found, increased the per-
oe.mtages of protein in the crop, and
the increase was somewhat in proper
tSen to the amount of nitrogen supplied.
Tire increase i'm the amount of nitrogen
in the crop did not, however, equal the
increased amount Of nitrogen supplied
in the Fertilizers, which would appear
to show that 'the plants were not able
to a1tdli1e adl rthe nitrogen supplied.
1t is plain, therefore, that it is not
profitable to apply more Of this expen-
sive ingredient than the plants can
readily assifkiilate.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-06-15
Ask the Bull.

.'Some of you," said polite al.
orator. remind me of Johnny Bizirn,
who undertook to break the yearling
bull, and to make sure he did not get
away tied the rope around his waist
The breaking process angered the
yearling, and he split a crack in the
atmosphere towards the swamp.
John only hit the. ground in the high
places In their mad career they
passed neighbor, who yelled to
John:
where are you going?'''
+ "Blanked if I know" he replied, as
he sailed through the air, task the
bull. IN rthwest Magazine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-08

to possess a suit of American clothes,
and late one night stole away from the
Plaisance and sought the ''old clio" men
of Clark street. 1t is hardly necessary
TO say that ne was afforded ample OPP
portunity tn crafty his suddenly ac-
quired taste for change of apparel.
Like all luckless wights who wander
into the unhallowed precincts of the
"levee" he was speedily skinned" or
in other words relieved of his oriental
vestment and all the cash he had and
declSed ont in bacsx-num Der suit of
hand me-downs." the bare sight OF
which would give a respectable clothier
a bad attack of The horrors. In this
plight the poor misguided Turk found
his way back among his brethren in
the Plaisanee, who, when they recog-
nixed him, set up such yell of derision
that he crawled into an out of-the-way
corner, where he remained. like coon
in a hollow tree. until some kind friend
brought him another outfit of fez and
baggy trousers. In these he speedily
clad himself and stored away his Clark
street regimentals as curiosities.
In half hours walk through the
Plaisance one may hear nearly all the
languages spoken in the world, and
among them some that are rarely ever
spoken in this country. Then there is
the mingling of the many strange
costumes. The darl-sl1inned citizen of
Cairo with his white turban and sky
blue gown jostles the still darker
skinned gentleman from Java with his
calico pants and nondescript headgear,
and SO on. And they all seem to be as
neighborly as though they had dwelt
next door 10 each other for years in
stead of few days. 1t is indeed
strange thing that has come to pass
here in our city, the name of which but
a few years ago was unknown among
the nations which now find harbor
with rs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-08
DOMESTIC CONCERNS.

Nut Cake: Three eggs, one and
half cups of sugar, half cup of butter.
half cup of milk. and two and a half
cups of flour. and one and half tea
spoonfuls of baking powder, one eupof
the meats of amy kind of nuts.-De-
troit Free Press.
--omelet with Mushrooms: Boil the
mushrooms in little water or stock to
which are added pepper, salt and few
drops of lemon juice. and when done
little -four to thiclSen il slightly; in
close some mushrooms in the cmelet
and pour the remainder of the mush-
rooms around the omelet with a little
juice. Farmer.
Cottage Pudding: Beat the yollx of
one egg light. add to ii gradually one
cup of graduated sugar, beating all the
while, one-half of cup of milk. One
and half cups of flour. and beat until
light and smooth. Beat the white of
the egg to a stiff, dry froth and stir it
gently into the batter with one tea
spoonful of baking-powder. Put in a
creased balxing-dish and bake twenty
five minutes in slow oven.-Boston
Budget,
The language of flowers has been
more or less understood for centuries,
and now it seems that even ceiling-wax
may be made the medium of commune
cation if rightly interpreted, the fol-
lowing being its accepted symbolisms:
White, marriage or proposal of mar
riage: black, mourning; violet. condo
ience: dark red. invitation to dinner;
pale gray, friendship; light red, bust
ness; pink, love letters; green, hope;
yellow, jealousy: gold or olive, con-
stancy.-N. V Tribune.
-Calf's-Foot jelly: Boil well four
calf's feet in plenty of water. and keep
up the quantity from the teakettle
When the meat separates from the bones
strain the liquor into an earthen crock
and let il stand until cold. When the
Jelly is cold take off al the oil; scrape
off the sediment from the bottom. Add
three-guarters pound loaf sugar, five
eggs, whites only. beaten slightly. four
lemons. sliced, one-half ounce of CHINA
mon. one-half ounce of mace. Mix we'll
set il on the fire and let it boil five or
ten minutes, and then pour it into
white flannel bag, with a wide mouth,
and tapering toward the bottom. Din
the bag in hot water just before strain
ing the jelly. Do not squeeze the bag.
as that win make the jelly muddy and
dull. If it is not clear strain again.
Raspberry Jelly: Another jelly, not
less handsome or gratefulto the palate,
is made from fresh raspberries Crush
the berries and add little currant
juice; but first select cupful of the
finest and most luscious berries for the
decoration. Soak the gelatine in a lit
tie cold water and add to the juice of
the fruit; boil with sugar TO make mod
erately sweet-it is impossible TO give
the exact amount as the fruit varies so
much in sweetness-strain and mold as
before. scattering the ripe berries
through the jelly. A pitcher of thick
cream offered with this jelly is an Id
ditional luxury. Gentleman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-08

A novelty is called a Scotch SCREEN"
1t is a triptych about the size of an or
binary small screen in fine French wal
nut. The center panel is covered with
genuine Scotch plaid and is furnished
forth with the entire paraphernalia of
the highlander, arranged in picturesque
group. There is the silver thistle for
his cap, the wide betassedled pouch,
the clasp for the sash. revolvers with
queer little springs to keep them from
slipping from the belt, and the knife,
without which, of course. no offensive
and defensive outfit of the typical Scot
could be considered complete. On the
back of this unusual piece of furniture
are interlaced leather straps for pic
lures of the elan.-St. Louis Republic.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-08
RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED.
DO You put Your Coat on Right or Lef
Arm First

DO 1ou i'ut Your Coat on Right Ieft
arm Firsts
The despised left hand makes good its
claims in many case to be the DETER of
the two. The fingers that touch and
adiu>; with such nicely the strings OF
the violin are surely as cunning as
those that move the bow. The hand
that guides the reins and steers with
exactness the horse through thccrowded
streets Is quite as cunning as, one might
say much more than. the hand that
wields the whip. But great is fashion,
unanswerable Is theory.
Il would appear that as life becomes
more and more complex we are becom-
ing more and more specialized. and the
difference between uu hands is en-
couraged. rather than hindered. by
every screw made in birmingham, and
by every slap administered To the Of
Tending fingers that wo-ld dare to shake
hands incorrectly.
II i curious 20 notice the vazaries of
humanity in eases where no hard and
fast line has already been drawn. Al
though .nost right-handed persons put
on their coats left arm first. ccnsidera-
NAE percentage thrust III AuffF EA8H
first Soldiers fire from the right shout
der. hut sportsmen are found who pre-
fer the left.
In working with the spade the pro.
portion Of right handed men grasp the
spade with the left hand and push with
the left foot and right hand. though
when using ar the same individuals
woUid grasp ft-thest down with the
right. The PelSians mount their horses
from the right side. which is the differ
ent side from that mounted by Euro
peanS
The buttons on coats. etc, are pl aced
on the right side. and the shed of the
hair in boys Is - the left. evidently to
suit manipulation by the right hand
The great philosopher Newton records
that first he confined his astronomical
observations to his right eye. but after
ward he managed 10 train his left.
but there are persons who could not
do this, owing - the unequal strength
Of their eyes. Strange u say, the
Chinese assign the place of honor to the
left.-ChambeT,s' Journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-08
ORGANIZING A MEETING.
The Need of Training Young People in Par
liamentary Usages.

aS"bNN-
Not long since a meeting of women
was to be organized. One of the num-
Der. a quiet individual who was rarely
seen outside of the sgelter of her own
household. took the courage. after a
long time spent in an attempt 10 get
the parliamentary machine in running
order. to volunteer few hints In the
most quiet. transformations way. she
took up all of the tangled and ill-as-
sorted threads of thought, Strengthened
everything ont. put the meeting on a
strictly parliamentary basis took the
responsibility of acting as chairman,
called for nominations, put them to
vote. and in less than an hour had
everything perfectly arranged.
As they were leaving the house, one
of her friends. who had known her for
a dozen years. said to her:
wherever did You get that idea of
organizing a meeting? | am sure
couldn't have done it to save my life.
and no one else seesned to understand
the first thing about it. =
The lady replied
when | was quite little girl was
fortunate enough to have a. Il teacher
young woman who had some linowl-
edge of parliamentary rulings and who
had sense enough to realize that such
knowledge might be useful to her
pupils i'm later years. We were required
to organize meetings, debate questions,
go through with all of the exercises.
musical, declamatory and otherwise.
adjourn, dismiss and issue calls for
meetings on the strictest basis of parlia-
mentary law. l little realized at the
time the Importance of the childish les
sens I learned or that. at some time in
my life. | would find them of great use
to myself and others
The significance of such remarks is
apparent to all thoughtful people. Any
child of ten years can be taught all the
formulas of conducting any public cere-
mony. To be able 90 preside at a
musical or other entertainment. to un-
dcrstand what is required on such oc-
casions and fill the position of CON
duetor with grace and dignity, are not
in the least beyond the capability of
the average individual.
by all means, give the youngsters a
chance to develop. In this country,
where at any time any citizen may he
called upon to act in an official capaci-
ty, such training is of greater impor-
lance than one could imagine at first
thourht-N Y Ledger
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-08
CHARMED GUESTS.
Visiting Editors and Noted Women
at the Worlds Fair.
An Eventual Period In the History of the
Great Exposition -Chicago's satur-
day outing Fun in Midway
Plaisanee.
rspecial chicago corresponaenee !

Especial Chicago Correspondence
During the last two weeks Chicago
has been entertaining a great many
brainy men and women from all over
the world The National Editorial as
ISOLATION has had its annual meeting in
our city, and the leading women think
ers writers and workers in the various
branches of reform work have been
holding their congresses here in the
new arr institute. Among these peo-
pie were a large percentage of the
country publishers of the United States,
as well as many of the heads of metro
politan papers, and hosts of the worlds
representative women.
q The meeting of the editors was one
of the most memorable they have ever
held, and the congresses of the women
We're the greatest gatherin gs of the
kind ever held in the world since worn
an first concerned herself in the affairs
of nations; but there was an added sig
nificance in these meetings in the fact
that they were held in the Worlds
Fair city during the greatest celebra-
ton the world has ever known.
Between the meetings of the editors
and the sessions of the women's con
gress there were frequent excursions to
the grand central point of worldwide
interest-Jackson park-public and
private receptions, theater parties, etc,
and the visiting celebrities were treated
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-08
OUR PIRATE ANCESTORS.
The Privat~erIBg ..tsentIsmeu'' of Ne-
York in the seventeenth Ccatury.

The rrfvatecrIBg .-tsentIemeu'' of New
York in the seventeenth Ccatury.
When il came to piracy. public opin-
len in New York was not keyed up to
pitch that could be called severe; and
il i fact that the foundations of some
highly respectable fortunes still extant
in this community were laid in success
ful ventures - TO use the euphuistic
phrase of the day-.'on the account"
Under the generously liberal rule OF
GOV. Fletcher lI692-sl. any pirate, or
any New York merchant taking a flyer
in piracy. was entirely secure in his
business provided he was willing To pay
a fair percentage of it, profits TO that
high functionary even a. the modern
city CONTRACTOR j. secure il he will stand
in with the right city officials; be.
cause of which cordial leniency matters
here became such kissing and re
proach that the home government was
compelled To recall Fletcher and to send
out in his place Lord Bellamont-who
specifically was charged with the duty
Of breaking mp what elegantly was
STYLED 1.-The Red Sea trade"
Much Of this piracy was carried on
under cover of priyateering-and from
genuine privateering-which was held
To be an entirely honest and Legitimate
business - the city derived u large
amount of wealth. During almost
the whole II the century Of
warfare that begin in the year
I6sS-whcn war was declared by
Spain against France. and when
England joined IN on the Spanish side
there were fine chances for private
armed ventures against England's en-
emics on the high seas. From this
port, nlost notably in the fourth decade
Of the last century. a dashing fleet of
privateers went forth: and the Weekly
Post Boy OF that period blazes with
calls ITO all Gentlemen Sailors, and
others, who have mind to try their
Fortunes on "a Cruiziug Voyage against
the enemy 20 enter on one or another
of the private armed vessels about t.
put to sea. In addition to the many
prizes taken by the privateers. many
prizes taken by kings ships = about
this time the dashing Capt. Warren
commanded on this station-were sent
into New York to be condemned: and
it is not impossible that these last
Melted almost Is much to the ingenious
merchants who had the handling Of
them a did the out-and-out captures on
private account Thomas A. Janvicr.
in Harpcr'S Magazine
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-08
Wide Awake for June

is brilliant and beautiful summer
number. 1t opens with quaint and
delightful Shaksperean pastoral, VIII
O. Stratford, by Anna Robson Brown.
charmingly illustrated By Cox. Kate
Rohrer Gains illustrated poem. The
Men in Lincoln Green is almost 4
pendant to this English idyl Marietta
Ambrosi tells how Spanish children
play at bull-fghting; Susan Coolidge
has stirring poem of the Danish her y
myth, "IIolger Danslle;" Elton Craig
has maryel-story. The Wizards Pal
ace" Louise Coffin Jones gives time
~ sketch of her thrilling experiences
as "Schoolma' am in Hawaii;" Captain
Julius 4. Palmer gives in Vide -dtcdke
athletics certain valuable "Hints for
Yachtsmen;" Oscar Fay Adams con-
tributes as the FIRST of his illustrated
series on Our English Homes, a paper
on Worcester; Richmond o. North has
advice for boy tourists who are Going
to Europe" The serial stories by w.
o. Stoddard and Theodore r. Jenness
are striking and absorbing.
Price 20 cents a number, s.. year.
On sale at news stands or sent post
paid, on receipt of price, by ID. Lothrop
Company, Publishers, Boston.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-08
BY UNTAUGHT WOMEN.
Hsndiwork of the Savage Tribes Loaned
by the Smithsonian Institution.

by the Smithsonian Institution.
Through the active efforts of mem
bers of the board of lady managers
fine loan exhibit from The Smithsonian
institution has been placed in the
Woman's building. The exhibit is all
of woman's work in savagery. Women
in benighted lands have originated and
made many crude implements by which
they have worked out some rare and
beautiful patterns. 1t was at first in
tended to place this exhibit in the Gov
eminent building away from the place
where those who study carefully may
see the wonderful progress and advance
ment of woman along material avenues.
1t will seem impossible to believe that
the delicate web laces placed in the
eases of the central gallery are only
copies of the fabrics and tissue iaces
preserved with such care in the glass
cases of the Smithsonian exhibit.
In all savage countries women are
the house builders, clothiers, weavers,
potters. tanners and harvesters. The
great modern industries in factories
first had a beginning in the unenlight-
ened mind of women, who by necessity
made the tools and materials which
were adapted to the needs of their peo-
pie.
Among the many thizgs of interest
was noticed a mat-robe made bv hand
from the leaves of the screw palm The
leaves of the palm are cured by treat
ing them with salt water aud drying
them in the sun. The mat was woven
with twenty threads to the inch, was six
feet square, and required three years of
labor. 1t was made in the Samoan
islands Many other mats of different
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-08
ExTRAvAGANCE IN DRESS.
II Is Hard for a Girl Now to Keep Up with
Her Older sisters.


Her Older sisters.
Every article of smartly-dressed
woman's linen is work of art The
finest linen and the costliest laces are
de rigueur; the countless petticoa Is and
the perpetual change of chaussure
(erery gown having it. shoes and stock
ings to match) constitute another item
in the list of necessity articles, and
when one comes to reckon on the end
less toilets of year, with their indis-
pensable accessories, one sees easily
how impossible it is for any woman
smartly dressed to be so economically.
Women of the highest rank in En-
gland used to consider one Thousand
five hundred dollars or ttvo thousand
dollars yearample for pin money. and
ont of that helped others less rich than
themselves but that is ri,licuouslv out
of proportion TO the sums spent by any
woman who wishes to be wcll-tressed.
1t is very hard on girls who, as n
rule. have not large allowances. and
must. under modern conditions of
fashion. emulate as much as possible
the example of the young married
woman.
Girls are handicapped enough, as it
is. against this new competitor, who in
so many ways trenches on their place
in society, and their only hope is to try
and initiate the real article as much as
possible; 50 they have to dress out of
an allowance of less than half that
which She spends.
In their smaller way they must have
silk. satin and brocade; and in this
change the great extra expense occurs,
girls having discarded all the light
and simple materials for heavy and
rich ones.
Like all women in society, girls are
now as much in evidence as married
women. Formerly girls went out in a
moderate way, and were not to be seen
at many of the places which they now
frequent.
Very few girls went to race meet
ings. and lawn tennis and afternoon
parties (all requiring their own toilets
were not then the fashion. Three or
four balls week during the season
was good allowance.
The good old custom of wearing out
their city dresses in the country was
then in vogue. Now by the end of the
season the fashion has all changed.
Gowns are out of date. and no one can
afford to look dowdy nowadays and
wear in second season the dresses of
the last year.-National Review.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-08
THE NEW AT INSTITUTE.

BILE way ministering to their comfort
and convenience. 1t is safe TO predict
that in all the worlds fair season there
will not be an event which will add
more to the history of the exposition
than will the meeting OF the newspaper
people.
Saturday is at present the great LAY
at the fair The haif-holiday granted
by many of the business houses of the
city on that day to give their employees
a chance 10 visit the white City
swells the number of admissions to
more than double that of any other
day of the week. There is also a much
greater incentive to visit the fair on
Saturday, and especially in the evening,
in the superior attractions which are
offered in the form of fine musical CON
certs and brilliant Examinations. There
are several bands constantly employed
at the grounds. and they perform every
day. but on Saturday, in view of the in
creased attendance. the directors exert
themselves to furnish something extra
good. The Examinations in the evening
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-08
sad Views of Life.

The gay, the witty, the luxurious,
polite and admired Chesterfield. com
pairing life to a journey, and comment
ing upon its duh and tasteless insipidi-
ty remarks. in writing to a friend: "As
for myself, my course is already more
than half passed over. and mean to
sleep in the coach the rest of the jour
ney." Such was the philosophic re-
solve of one who was distinguished
above his fellows as 1.-THE man of pleas
ure." To the same effect the declara-
ton of the great, the gifted, the
almost worshiped Voltaire, who
rose to the most exalted emf
nence as man of genius, and
his self-conceit at one time predicted
that Christianity herself must be
crushed beneath his feet. Loaded with
worldly honors. stated with popular APP
plause. what is his estimate Of the i'm
fidel's life2 Life" said he. lis thick
" sown with thorns, and know of no
other remedy than to pass quickly
through them. The longer we dwell
on our misfortunes the longer Is their
power 10 harm US" Let the reader
compare with this the expression Of
Paul: Our light affection. which is
but for a moment. lvorketh for us far
more exceeding and eternal weight of
glory. Detroit Free Press.