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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01

A Choctaw Indian was condemned to
be shot at Pushmataha trading post.
Indian territory. He had murdered a
white man, been tried and sentenced,
but was given his liberty until the day
of execution on parole of honor. On
the appointed day and hour the native
appeared and surrendered. A few
minutes were given the Indian to
take leave of his wife. Then the sher-
if told him his time was up. His wife
again kissed him and told him to die
bravely. His coffin was brought and
placed by his side and the pr operations
for the execution began. The Indian
was stripped TO his waist. and some
purple ink was given him to paint a
heart over his own heart on his left
breast. He then sat down on his cot
fin. His friends came and babe him
good-by. He was blindfolded, and the
sheriff stepped off fifteen steps and
raised his Winchester. Before he had
time to shoot he heard a whoop, and.
looking around, he saw a mounted
courier coming a full speed with re-
prieve.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
TO MAKE LABOR LIGHTER.
Little Things That Make Housework Less
Burdensome.

thhi Less
Burdensome.
Little things that may be easily
remedied often cause homework TO be-
come burdensome. The first thing that
wants to be done in most kitchens is TO
raise the stove six inches or a foot, so
that a woman can work at it without
that stoop which does more to bring on
a settled ache in the spine than all the
hard labor that falls to her lot Stove,
tables and sink should be high enough
so that work can be done straight
standing, and the relief this adj
justment gives viii never be realized
till one tries it. This is not matter
of mere comfort. but affects the health
and vitality of women. Our grand
mothers got their bowed shoulders by
cooking by the hearth, before stoves
were known, and the plan was no
benefit to them or their children.
Next contrive ventilator in the cell
ing to carry off the heat and odors
The reason SO many houselSeepers suf-
fer with neuralgia is because they live
in such an overheated air. with odors
of cooking growing rank about the up
per part of the room, and breathing
foul air out of the sink drain; they be-
come enfeebled by heat and victims of
thorough blood poisoning. Persons
who live constantly in such rooms do
not notice the bad air and the worst
conditions do not always smell the
worst. There should be brick knocked
out of the chimney just below the cell
ing, and an iron or tin slide put in its
place, to be kept open except when
the fire is first burning up. Or the
room above may be heated very well
by a large hole - the floor over the
stove leading into tight drum of sheet
iron with pipe to the chimney above.
kitchen stove in winter burns fuel
enough to heat two rooms well.
Use nut coal and coke for fuel, both
for economy and ease of keeping ires.
Also have a supply of pea coal to oring
up fires when low. 1t is two dol airs a
ton cheaper than other coal and S use
full to save a fire that would so out
with fresh coal on or to lSe' p the
heat of baking fire when Other fuel
would cool the oven. Every good man
ager knows that half coal and half
coke is the cheapest fuel for stove, fur
mace or fireplace. but everyone does not
know that coke kindles quickest for
getting breakfast or anything wanted
in haste.-Philadelph Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
LETTERS SENT TO THE FAIR.
Postmaster General BisseIl Gives the Pub
lie Some Useful Pointers.

Postmaster General BisseIl Gives the Pub
lie Some Useful Pointers.
Postmaster General BisSell has issued
the following to postmasters and the
public concerning mail for the worlds
fair station:
"For the benefit of persons who in
tend to visit the Worlds Columbian eX-
position at Chicago, notice is hereby
given to the public. through postmas-
tiers. that there is now in operation in
the Government building on the grounds
of the exposition branch of the Chica-
go postoffice, known as the worlds fair
station. and which viii continue
through the entire period of the fair.
''This station post office viii make
regular collections and deliveries
through its own force of letter carriers,
from and to all parts of the exposition
grounds. and will transact money order
and registry business, as well as other
business pertaining to a first-class post
Office
Visitors TO the exposition not know
ing before leaving home their precise
location in Chicago may find il conven-
lent TO have their letters and other
mail matter addressed to the worlds
far station, or to have money orders
payable there. rather than at the main
office in Chicago. Afterwards. if desir-
able, they can have their addresses
changed. either by notice to their cor
respondents or by application to the
postmaster at Chicago, or the superin-
tendent of the worlds fair station.
Mail matter intended for delivery on
the exposition grounds should be plain
IL addressed Worlds Fair Station, Chi
cago. H. giving. if possible. also the
precise locality in the grounds to which
the matter is to be delivered. SO that
carrier delivery can be easily effected.
"Postmasters throughout the coun-
try will be expected to give as much
publicity as possible TO this announces
ment, without thereby mourning any
official expense. 1t Is especially desira-
BILE that. with this qualification. they
shall endeavor to get the press. in the
general interest of the public, to give
information from time to time Of the
arrangement
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
THE WORLDS FAIR.
A Fresh Grist of Gossip from the
White City.
The Question of Sunday openng-Bad
Weather for the Foreigners-soms
of the Faxorite Resorts
of Visitors.
lspeelal chIcago corresponaeneel


There is at present much uneasiness
in certain quarters about the Sunday
opening of the fair. The directory
promptly closed the gates on the first
Sunday in obedience to the mandate of
congress. and made no effort to open
on the following Sunday, but at one of
its meetings, held few days ago. that
body came to the conclusion that con-
gress could exercise no authority over
anything but the exhibits, and it was
given out as the intention of the direc-
tory to open the grounds to visitors on
Sunday and charge only twenty-five
cents admission.
This action on the part of the direc-
tory, or the intelligence that such ac-
ton was contemplated, greatly annoyed
the church people of the whole coun-
try. and steps were taken to prevent
the opening if possible. II has been
reported that pressure was brought to
bear on the national commissioners in
order to defeat the intentions of the di-
rectory. How true this is cannot be
stated, but this much is certain, the
commissioners have done nothing up to
the present writing TO thwart the
wishes of the directory. The latest
move on the part of the board was TO
amend the rules, which precluded Sun
day opening, to read as follows;
THE exposition shall be open for
the admission of visitors until DC
tober 80, 1898, on each day of the
week, subject, however, to the fol-
lowing regulations for the manage
ment and conduct of the exposition
Sundays: On each and every Sunday
the operation of the machinery in Ma
chinery hall and elsewhere shall be
suspended as far as practicable. EXhib-
itors and employees shall be relieved
from duty except so far as their pres
ence is essential and necessary for the
protection of property and the public
peace, but all employees whose services
are required Sunday shall be given one
day of rest during the week Religious
services may be held each Sunday in
Choral and Music halls at such hours as
shall be designated and named by The
council of administration. and said
council shall have authority to arrange
for such services. The fec of admis-
sion on Sunday is fixed at fifty cents"
The board also voted to return the
partly retained gift of 81 500, 400 to the
government, and the decision was
pao ed in the form of a rule to be forth
with submitted to the national com
mission 1t is said that many of the
commissioners are pleased with the
boards action and the chances for a
seven days fair are increasing.
In the meantime the people flock out
to the fair grounds on Sunday and poke
about as if they entertained hopes of
being by some special dispensation of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
A Wonderful Number.

We have received from the Publishers of
The Youths Companion magnificent extra
issue of thirty six pages devoted entirely to
the Worlds Fair. It has more than twenty
articles. giving full description of the off
ferent departments of the Fair, many being
written by officers of the Fair. There are
also important directions showing. how 10
see the Fair, ard what 10 see each day.
The illustrations are simply superb. more
than Sixty in number, there being thirteen
full-page Photographic illustrations Of those
noble structures comprising The White
CITY" the like of which the world has never
seen. This issue has also strIklngly
beautiful cover, Autographed in ten coiors.
II is the most artistic and costly number OF
any paper devoted to the Far. Its publica-
ton represents an expenditure exceeding
Fifty Thousand Dollars. The first edition
printed, of Seven Hundred Thousand
Copies, was exhausted the first week. The
second edition is now ready.
All old subscribers receive this number
free. and any new subscribers sending 81. -
for years subscription will also receive a
COPY. Single numbers may be obtained by
sending ten cents to The Youths Companion,
Boston, Mass, or of any newsdealer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01

The domestic cat has often been
quoted as one of the readiest sources
whence fricuonal electricity may be
derived. but in its latest connection
with electricity it plays an entirely new
part. \ building in a Massachusetts
town has been wired for electric lights
aud il was found necessary 10 pass an
electric wire from one side of a room to
the other under the floor. This was
likely to entail a serious loss of time
and labor in eXcavating. but an ingen-
ion, ruse got rid Of the difficulty. One
81 the men hit upon the plan of making
a hole al each end Of the room. Then
taking a long piece of fine Irvine he
tied it around the body of a live kitten.
which WAS placed through one of the
holes into the space under the floor. BY
a little coaxing the ca; soon found her
way 70 the hole at the other end of the
room. where the light was shining in.
Thus the fine Irvine was passed through
and was attached 20 a stronger piece.
which was in its turn drawn through
and made the means of drawing the
wire right through the opening. -Elee-
rrieal Review
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
JOHN CHINAMAN MELTED.
It's the Old story of the sun and the
Wind.

It's the Old Story of the sun and the
Wind.
Unfortunately. ! lost my laundry
check. sand woman recently. and
tried very hard to compromise matters
with John Chinaman. but he met my
arguments with the curt and business
like response: No ticiee, no shirtee.'
II came home and talked the matter
over with that mother of mine Get a
warrant and have the Chinese arrested
was her pronunciamcnto.
Il didn't quite enjoy the idea of APP
pearing in court as complainant, with
John Chinaman as defendant. so
thought ont a scheme. ] ransackcd the
house for soiled linen, made up huge
bundle and again appeared before the
Acknowledged heather.
-'lIe frOwned as he looked sideways
at me. but he looked again and his
broad face grew broader as he took Oh
a cargo Of smiles
More washer he said
= Yes, John, more wash
You iindee tickce?'
No. John
." Ne loolSee: come afternoon
Il went again in the afternoon, and
there was my laundry; John had hunted
1t up without the assistance of his won
derful red 'ticllee.'
Music may have charms to sOothe n
savage breast; bat recommend dose
of soiled linen for bringing out the
good points Of a Chinaman's character"
N. y Recorder.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01

Peel six oranges, carefully removing
all the white skin and seeds, and sepa-
rate into small portions. Whip the
white of one egg with three tablespoon
fuls of water. then add a dessert
spoonful of powdered sugar. Mix these
well together and strain through a
fine wire sieve into fiat vessel. Dip
the pieces OF fruit first INTO very good
sherry and then into this mixture. and
roll carefully in sifted graduated
sugar. Place each piece separately ION
platter until dry. and arrange taste
fully in glass dish.
The seeds are easily removed by cut
ting through the portions of fruit in
the center just deep enough to pinch
out the seed without losing much
juice; the icing will close the cut.-N
Y. Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
Population of the Fair.

1t seems that the term city. as it
has been applied to the worlds fair,
with various descriptive adjectives, is
not so purely imaginative as would APP
pear. In the daytime with throng OF
twenty thousand sightseers in its gates
it is city, of course. But the fair has
a permanent as well as a transient
population. The census of this munici
pality varies, but a worlds fair man
who has been figuring up a little says
that the permanent population alone IS
about fifteen Thousand by day and five
thousand at night. Il includes exhib-
itors and their assistants, Column bian
guards, and worlmen of various sorts.
including janitors and others " hose
business it is to clean up the litter left
by the crowds, after the closing of The
oates
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
EANcY,s FLIGHT.

ssCome saddle ny horse cried 70 myself
sFor work is done for the day.
The fire fickers, the shadows fail
And I must up and away
Myself u was saddled my horse with speed.
With bit and with bride. too
And vide he spread his shining wings.
And away through the night be few
We few so fast that the wind sang psf
And the night was left behind
And We few forth into a summer day.
To the friends I0nged % ind
And Fancy folded his shining wings.
And stood with dropping head;
ealleG their names. but they answered not
They heard no word / said
stood 50 near I saw them stir.
saw them speak and smile.
And no more than u nad been a dream
Did they see me all the while
But Fancy rustled his shining w. KS,
AID knew il vas time % nv
Away we fled. back INTO the night,
And through the starry sky
] sat before my fire again.
And il rad not yet burned low.
- swift are Fancys wings 20 rs
Wherever wish to 60
Katharine Pyle, in y. Y Independent
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
COLUMBIAN CARAvELS COMING.
viii BE in the Worlds Fair Lagoon About
the beginning of July.

Unless something goes amiss in the
plans of the navy department the Wis
itors to the worlds fair will have an
opportunity to see the Columbian cara
wells floating in the lagoon about July
/. Some time ago inquiries We're begun
TO ascertain the most feasible route be-
tween New York and Chicago by wa
ter, the primary purpose being to facil-
itate the passage of the coast survey
vessel Blake and incidentally of the
caravels. The Erie canal route was
found to be impraeticable, by reason of
the fact that several stationary bridges
we're so low that the caravels could not
pass beneath them. even were the
masts removed. The possibilities of the
st. Lawrence route were canvassed,
and now arrangements are being made
to send the caravels to Chicago by that
route.
The navy department has solicited
bids from towing companies for towing
the vessels to Chicago The route is
more than two thousand miles long.
and at the regulation naval speed it
will require about twenty days TO
make the journey. The expense of
towing will be borne by the Spanish
government
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01

somehow it stayed there. So that
quarrel came to a premature end, and
the little flower had one good reason
for its existence. should its usefulness
ever be questioned.
But this time the wearer of the sweet
little blossom began to notice the at
tention everyone gave her, and, woman
like, she resent ted it. Perhaps If she
had realized how many hearts the
homely flower had sOftcned and cheered
she would not have thrown il into the
middle of the street, with the mental
asseveration that she would never,
never wear dandelion in town again.
but then how could she know?-Ethel
VI. CoIson. in Chicago Inter Ocean.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01

Herr Wermuth. the German imperial
commissioner TO the worlds fair. has
been decorated with the order of the
red eagle by Emperor William in recog-
milton of his effort, in connection with
the German exhibit The German ex-
hibitors celebrated this mark Of the
emperor's approval BY rendering Herr
Wermuth "A banquet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01

the forest, The island is to present
some fine work in the shape of land
scape gardening and flowers from all
lands viii soon be blooming in its beds.
The browning glory of the place is to
be a rose garden, where fifty thousand
plants of over two thousand varieties
will stand in graceful grouping. On
this island are the japanese temple, the
New South Wales brush hut and the
Roosevelt log cabin.
Another favorite resort of visitors is
the lake shore. The splendid prone
made is a restful change from the some
what difficult round of sightseeing.
Here one may stroll at leisure beside
the blue waters of the lake and quaff
the refreshing breezes. or, if not averse
10 sitting on the stone embankment.
take squat and view the lake craft as
they come and go. This latter seems
to be favorite position with some, and
it is no uncommon sight to see a spoon
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
No Recourse.

Finkenbinder-Say, that horse you
sold me ball<s. Balks right along.
Won't bulge You didn't tell me any
thing about that, sir,
Mulligatawny- tell you he
had been driven TO a sullzy for year or
two?
yes. but"
"Then YOU knew you were buying q
sullIy horse. What are YOU kicking
about?"-Chicago Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01

The landsman tourist or commercial trav-
eler, speedily begins, and not only begins,
but continues, 10 feel the extreme OF human
misery during his transit across the lem
pestuous Atlantic. But If. with wise pres
cience, he has provided himself with sup
ply of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, his
pangs are promptly mitigated, and then
cease ere the good snip again drops her
anchor This is worth knowing, and thou
sands Of our yachtsmen, summer voyagers,
tourists and business men do know It.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01

-Leveliug DOWN. country squire,
when passing through his stables. found
his eoachman's h;tle boy busy playing
with his mates DO You know who I
am. nv little friend?~ he asked the
child. who appeared to take no notice
Of him ''oh. yes; yOu are the gen'lem
what rides in pas carriage. lie Petit
Francois lllustre
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01

Husband-well. my dear. there's one
advantage in being poor.
Wife-I'd like TO know what it is?''
Hushsnd-We don't have to pay ten
thousand dollars year FOX house rent
Detroit Free Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
Almost a Hint.

Mistress-That was very nice letter
of Patriel's offering YOU marriage.
Mary. What shall I say in reply for
you?
Mary-Tell him, mum. if YOU PLACE.
that when get my wages raised next
month. mum. that I'll begin TO save for
the weddin' things.-Texas siftings.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
Where 10 Begin.

Mrs. Trota bout shall be off the
greater part of the day, as / have
joined the Society for the Suppression
of Needless and Nerve Hacking Noises.
Mr.. T.-Good idea. my dear. Take
the baby along with yOu.-N. y.
Weekly
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01

He-Dearest. for six months now,
three times week. have called upon
you. Is not the great love have be-
ginning at last 10 dawn upon you?
She-Yes; and that is not the only
thing that is beginning to dawn, either.
-Trrrsh
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
CnIlisIon of Idras.

Reggy Backbay de Mudd. are
Won at all interested in psychology?
Mis- de Mudd-Oh. yes: very much in
deed. But | know | should break my
neck IL | tried 10 ride one.-Puek.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01

Extract from a brides letter OF
thanks: ..Your beautiful clock was re-
ceived. aud Is now in the drawing-room
on our mantelpiece, where we hope TO
see you often.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01

FARMER lin pawn shop, surprised at the
diversity -" Pom my sOulV' Dreiballsteun
How much you want on ltt" - Kate
Fields Washington.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01

"change of life; women approaching
confinement; nursing mothers and ev-
cry woman who is rundown or over
worked. it is a medicine that builds up,
strengthens, and regulates, no matter
what the condition of the system.
It's an invigorating, restorative tonic,
a soothing and bracing nervine, and the
only guaranteed remedy for . female
complaints and weaknesses. In bear
ing-dOwn sensations, periodical pains,
liberation, Inflammation, and every kin
dred ailment, if it ever fails to benefit OF
cure, you have your money back.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01

BEECHAM's Pills act like magic on the
liver and other vital organs. one dose re-
lieves sick headache IN - minutes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01

II there is such a thing as the well of
English undetiled'' the modern dialect short
story should be given a thorough washing
and rinsing in it.-Puck