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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-08-10

a pair of butcher birds in bush, with
grasshoppers. mice and a little bird
stuck on thorns here and there.
One of the most interesting groups
exhibits a pair of woodpeckers of an in
teresting species. They are engaged in
inserting acorns into holes in tree
trunk. In summer when food is plentis
full these birds devote their time to maxi
ing great number of holes in the bark
of trees. When the acorns fall in the
autumn they gather them and put one
into each of the holes which they have
made. Thus they provide themselves
with supply of provender for the win
ter. Otherwise, when snow covers
, the ground, they would he likely 70
starve.
Other groups show a number of prai-
rie chickens, engaged in their love-
making dance, famingoes with their
curious nests of mud, a hollow stump
with paroquets hanging inside by
their bills, which is their manner of
roosting and wild pigeons; which are
interesting because they are threatened
with extinction. One group that was
prepared for Chicago will not be sent
there because il is too horrible 1t rep
resents the sheep-eating parrot of New
Zealand attacking a sheep. This bird
was not originally earnivorous, but is
supposed TO have acquired taste for
mutton during a very cold winter,
when, for lack of either food, Il assailed
the earcasses of killed sheep. Suisse
quently it took to preying upon the
live animals, clinging 70 their wool and
actually eating its way through the
flesh to the kidneys, of the fat sur
rounding which it is especially fond
The poor sheep, unable to defend itself
against its winged foe or to escape,
eventually succumbs Fortunately, this
parrot has been nearly extermiuAted
in New Zealand by the sheep farmers
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-08-10
AMERICAN LEvITY.
Wo Are Too Much Given to Feeding Upon
Laughable Things.

Singularly enough it appears that
Poe. the only absolute distinct genius
our country has yet produced, was in
capable of humor. and that even his
levity was artificial. Hawthorne, next
to Poe in originality and far above him
in style, was but meagerly equipped
with smile-provoking material. Bryant,
our greatest poet, maintained lofty
seriousness throughout his work.
1t may be sacrilege to say so, but the
truth is Lowell was the founder of our
levity: he never could be quite a reli-
ably serious thinker; but would at the
most unexpected moment b.eak OF into
fun-making.
Humor is gooj in fresh ana natural
state; but so is a peach; cut and dry
either and you have poor article for a
regular diet. We Americans have fed
upon laughable things until our faces
show the wrinkles of gris. even when
in solemnest repose. We are never
sure of one another, but must wait
awhile after each communication to
find out whether or not it is a joke.
The effect of highest sincerity can not
be reached in the midst of all this hur-
ly-burly of chatting voices. How can
one be serious while ever ybody else is
acknowledgements
"SAToRI seems to be We Y guarded in his
speech, he 1--WE noticed that myself !;
his wife never lets hin. get in a word any
place. Inter Ocean
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-08-10
A Rusx Doctor.

rr. Liddell's morning levees were
crowded beyond description. II was
his pride and boast that he could feel
his patients pulse. look at his tongue,
sound him with stethoscope. write his
prescription and pocket his fee in a
space Of time varying from two to five
minutes.
One day an army man was shown into
the consulting room and underwent
what might be termed the instanta-
neous process. When it was completed
the patient shook hands with the doctor
ami said;
Il am especially glad To meet you. as
have often heard my father. Col
Forester. speak of his old friend DIR.
Liddels''
What exclaimed the doctor, ARE
you Dick FOrester's SOM"
Il am, sir"
My dear fellow exclaimed the
doctor. fling that prescription into the
fire, viii you. please, and cit down and
tell ME what i the matter with your
--NYaverley Magazine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-08-10

taste for art Is gratified. Poor people
who find themselves wandering about
among the rich and costly articles so
freely displayed on every hand view
them in a mechanical way and pass on
thinking no doubt that they are all
very fine but entirely useless 20 far as
they are concerned
Passing by some of the expensive
statuettes the other day an elderly,
homespun-looking sort of woman
paused and gazed curiously at a tiny
pink chefub with blue wings and yell
low hair, about the neck of which was
hung a card bearing the notice: sold,
s25." After an indignant sniff or two
she turned to woman at her elbow
and said; MY land Twenty-Five dol
lars for that little clancy doll! The
one that bought it must hev more
money nor brains. We got one to home
on our mantle twict as big as that and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-08-10
AGRICULTURAL NOTES.

THE Poland China is very hardy
hog.
THE Houghton is a good variety #
gooseberry.
THE hog is a good animal to keep in
connection with the dairy
SUGAR beets are better than mangel-
wurtzels for feeding stock.
TIRE Kiefer pear is commended for
its keeping and canning qualities.
THE clover crop is very valuable both
as a feed and as soil renovator-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-08-10
Better re Born Lucky Than Rich.

A man born with a silver spoon in
his mouth win not necessarily he lucky
any more than man born in the pur-
pie was; but it deserves mention that
the Hindoos stir up honey and ghee
with gold spoon, and feed il to new
born babes to bring good luck. To
have large ears-which ofcourse ought
to be born on a mans lucky in China,
Corea and Japan. Thus Midas was
clearly an even too-luclxy man, who
fell with motion duh, from off the
pivot If his skull, down on his luck.
bad cesse to You" said the clown of
Shakespeare time to Fortune; when
you're good you're too good" And
that may be why it is so wei known
everywhere that man lucky enough
to be born with a good, fat. persuasive
wink may finish better than master
of the world. saturday Review
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-08-10
FROM FAIR FRANCE.
Rare and Beautiful Exhibits at the
Columbian Exposition.
Picture. That Delight the Parisian's Heart
and Brie-a-Brae That Is Very
Costly-yarious Notes
of Interest.
Especial chicago Correspondence /

fSpeCi1l CulCd1O NoIItSpuuueucci
In all the vast array of splendid ex-
hibits in the mammoth building de
voted to the manufactures and liberal
arts at the worlds fair there are none
more curious and beautiful than those
contained in the department of France.
Each of the different nations repre-
scented has contributed lavishly of its
choicest productions in the various
lines, and there is strong spirit OF
rivalry among them for the honor of
having the finest display; but it is eA-
coed ngly difficult for the unprecedented
observer TO determine to whom the
honor belongs France, however. is
justly entitled to rank with the best in
the display of paintings and odd arti-
cles of bric-a-hrac. One may stroll for
hours among the wonders of other ex-
hibits, and at each succeeding one de
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-08-10

Visiting What's this fish
smell?
Struggling Artist-Fis. -oil and salt
I'm mixing my colors with it.
''Phew, What for?"
I'm painting a marine for the exhi-
bition. and though these hanging com
mittees don't seem to have eyes, they
certainly must have noses. N. y
Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-08-10

Taclxlow--I see there is a man in
Boston who claims to have invented a
field-glass with which you can see
through fog.
Backrow-If he could succeed in in
venting an opera glass with which you
could see through millinery he'd make
his fortune.-Iife
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-08-10
LAUGHING PHILOSOPHY.

II nature deiEns 70 charm the ere
With flowers Of every hue,
heJoieing, though az night they die,
Why not be happy toOs
why nOt-why not
Why net be happy toos
A thousand creatures frisk and fy
And seek. and spend, and WOO.
shall We the common laW deuyf
Why not be happy too
Why nOt-why not
Why not be happy t0o2
Squirrel and bee with rapture ply
he arts their fathers knew.
II these rejoice. wny 50 may IL
Why not be happy tOOs
Why not-why not
Why not be happy to0s
The beady brooks 20 laughing b..
The birds sing in the blue.
The very heavens exult. ana cry:
Why not be happy toOs
Why not--why not
Why not be happy toOs
Dora Read GO0dale. in Journal Of Educ
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-08-10
QUEER BIRDS FOR THE FAIR.
Interesting Pathological Groups Pre-
pared by the National Museum.

Interesting Ornitho logicai Groups Pre-
pared by the National Museum.
One of the most picturesque features
of the exhibit of the national museum
at the worlds fair in Chicago is a series
of groups of odd sorts of birds. These
have been prepared by DIR. Robert Ridgs
way.
The crocodile bird, for example, is
illustrated by an actual crocodile about
eight feet long, stuffed in a life-Iike
manner, with its mouth wide open,
while along its back are walking two
or three birds of this curious species.
One of the latter is standing inside the
mouth of the saurian. pecking parasites
from the reptiles tongue. This is the
kindly office which the bird performs
for the crocodile. at the same time pro-
curing food for itself and relieving it's
reptilian friend of annoyance. So far
as naturalists are aware, the latter
never returns this kindness with the
ingratitude of gobbling its benefactors.
Another group shows pair of bower
birds disporting themselves about their
playhouse. Purely for the sake of
creatures are accustomed TO build COW
cred structures of twigs and other ma
terials, in and about which they scatter
every bright and pretty object they can
find, such as shells. Furthermore, they
hang garlands of flowers in front of
their playhouses, and, when these are
faded, they procure fresh ones. 1t is
even said that they plant seeds, which
sprout aud add To the decorative effect
Not less remarkable than the bower
birds are the butcher birds--a small
shrike that is widely distributed in this
country. These birds capture small
animals of various sorts and deliber-
ately impale them upon thorns, pre-
sumably for subsequent use as food.
In parts of the west where there are
barbed wire fences they use the wire
points instead of thorns for impaling
their victims upon. This group shows
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-08-10

You were very impolite tonight
said the butter dish to the lamp.
why; what did | do?7 asked the
lamp
''Iou smoked at dinner" said the
butter-diSh. Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-08-10

-Sure,-''I suppose Won govern the
animals by kindness" said Mrs. Do
good, approaching a keeper at the
menagerie. Almost exclusively" re
piled the trainer. a he hooked into q
rogue elephants ear with a needle
pointed steel goad.-Truth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-08-10

-DOctor-"You saw that your boy
has fits. but surely you know that there
Is a very simple way TO cure him "
Mother-"Pray tell me how Doctor
Let him wear his elder brvthsr's
east-of elotheS."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-08-10

A TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLAR VASE.
clare il to DC better than those before
IL, but when he has been thorough the
French section he is free TO pronounce
it unsurpassed in the whole exposition.
1t would require much space to
enumerate the attractions of this ex-
hibit. Principal among them are some
very fine pieces of art pottery, colored
statuettes and table wares. In some
instances the prices are given, the
articles being on sale, to be delivered
at the close of the fair, and il almost
takes ones breath away to see the inn
mense valuation placed upon some of
the smaller pieces. But they are only
for people who have long purses and do
not mind the outlay SO long as their
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-08-10
Special Thirty Day Excursions
TO CHICAGO
Via The North Western Line.

Commencing Tuesday, August LIST,
tickets will be sold to Chicago and re-
turn from Minneapolis, St. Paul, and
saltwater at $3.50 for the round trip.
From Duluth and the Superiors,
sl5.55 for the round trip.
From all other stations on the c., st.
p. NJ. & o. R'y rates will be in proper
ton.
These tickets will be good TO start on
the trip only on date of sale, and will
be good returning from Chicago on any
date within thirty days from date of
sale.
These Worlds Fair Excursion tickets
are also good in all cars, and on all
trains on The North Western Line" to
Chicago.
For further information about
Worlds Fair excursions. call on the
agent at your station. or address,
Il. w. TEASDALE,
Genl Passenger Agent, ST. Paul
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-08-10

"SAToRI seems to be We Y guarded in his
speech, he" "pve noticed that myself !;
his wife never let's hin. get in a word any
place Inter Ocean
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-08-10

MosT people believe that college yell is a
"holler" mockery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-30
WORLDS FAIR CONTRACTORS UNEASY.

Chicago, March oo.-Many Of the contractors 4
the Worlds Fair grounds are looking forward VIA
great deal OF uneasness to next Monday. Aprl Z
An edict has gone out from the labor organsations
that after that day only union workmen shall n
employed on woild's Fair Jobs, and contractors W.
do not pay heed to this order will suffer strife.
The movement applies particularly to the carpes
ters Their union here Is weak compared with that
Of the bricklayers and some others. and there being
but thirty days left In which to finish the HUNDREDS
Of exhibit pavlons and conccssionaires' stands an
NOT nearly enough carpenters TO supply the demanl
they think this Is q good chance to strengthen their
union. In case OF strike meny buildings could
not be finished and about the only thing lett Tor -
tho untOn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-30
NATIVES. WATCHING THE INSPECTION.

NATIVES. WATCHING THE INSPECTION.
Lake and carry all the refuse and drainage into
it. Upon entering the village proper Com
missioner DAILY was met by q committee Of prop
erty owners, consisting Of Daniel N. tucker,
John b. Wyckon, Stephenson X. Gale. J. r. d.
mock and Richard Burnett, who asked him
whether he did not mean entirely to wipe out
Kenaco He told them that he intended to wipe
out every nuisance, il this required the DEM
olitioi Of every building in the town. II
ono may Judge by all the buildings which he
ordered to be demolished, there will
not he much of Kensico visible
an a few DAYS. The Commissioner explained to
the villagers who were in the worst sort OF
bumor that tho health OF New-York City must
not he endangered.
Richard Burnett and Daniel n. Tucker had
the most TO say, and tried hard TO- appear as
If they were men Of great will power, determined
AMI fearless They talked about seeing that what
ever was done by Commissioner Daily should Dc
done in an honor able and humane manner.
They became milder when Commissioner
DAILY said that he would bc honorable anu
humane, and would at the same time sec mat
his orders were obeyed, and obcycd AZ once.
In addition to the regulation and perfectly proper
accommodations of filth and manure on the
properties owned by this committee of promi-
Va
manure to . be- used as fertilizer, which. would
be washed by the first rain into the lake Their
chicken coops, pigstys and outhouscs were just
- ubominablc as that which had already been
SEEN
The liquor- shop aud horscshed belonging to John
n WyckoG were condemned. They are right on the
odSe Of Rye Creek The cellar half filled
with water and was used as closet. This was
QUO of the worst places seen. 1t was considered
by, Commissioner DAILY as being an immediate and
mcnsong source Of danger to the water supply
He told the owner that II the house were not torn
down within three days it would be- RACED to the
ground. at once. This is q vcritablc .pesthole
Kensico has about as bad collection Of nuisances
= any one could expect TO find. j.. s..' -7ag -;
..i..,,,o a, BARN AND HOUSE BURNED. o.. =
2 The incident OF tie day was the burning Of
he ~two-st0ty barn atid rhrec-stofy house be-
LONGING to Jonathan Tmpkins, descendant Of
GSyernor. Warren Tompkins, Of New-York. When
Cominissioner DAILY and his. assistants and the re-
norters csme to his place. the natives became
extremely. friendly and did all, they could TO
and nuisances on this property. They said that
he was the mcanest man In Kensico. that he
lived on 81 month. That his wife had TO
leave him ON account Of his habits. that he was
miscf. and, In fsct, that he was the worst
per0pnI IN the World. lomykins. when spoken TO
by he reporters, talked 90 well and acted,in such
= I1nncr that one of them asked him for tho
name OF the college from which he was gradu-
nted: He suid that he never had been 10
any college. Whatever might be'.in his favor
A consequence of his manner uvaiied nothing
when his appearance was taken into econsidera-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-30
FIRST CANE OF BASEBALL TODAY
AS USUAL. IT WILL BE PLAYED BETWEEN NEW
YORK AND THE JAsPERs.

AS USUAL IT WILL BE PLAYED BETWEEN NEW.
YORK AND THE JAsPERs.
II New.York City has warm, sunshiny weather TO-
dsy tho followers OF baseball will be happy. Tor the
baseball season Will open at the Polo Grounds this after
noon The game Is the that has been played 30
many years-,hs Giants against the Jaspers' OF NAN
haitian College. These teams have always set the
hall rolling In che spring ever since the local League
team va. organized, about ten yeass ago
Tho New.York players were put through another
severe course Of training at tho Polo Grounds yesterday
DOYLE and McQua!d the Californian, were the men 70
repo, during the day. Ruse. Crane and McMahon are
expected to-day Rusis Is said 70 have grown great In
sire o. well Nothing has been heard from
Kelly and this eccentric player may remain away another
week. The players put In two hours OF hard work yes
terday morning and after light luncheon they were put
through their PAGES again small crowd was present
70 clear Abe aed PLAYERS took regular positions
for time Davis playing at short Keller at third
and Lyons Herman McQuaid and Burke in the outheld
lively run OF about miles finished the afternoons
work.
Unless the weather grows warmer Ward VIII take no
chances with his regular batteries King. however Is In
excellent condition. and he pitch portion Of odays
game. Donohue. Waterbury pitcher, will have trial
and Collas Brooklyn catcher. Will support him behind
the bat. Davis will play short stop and the other
positions Will played regular order. Grace Pearco
will Umpire the game starting at 80 y. M, with the
teams arranged follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-30
CORRECTED RETURNS FROM wEsrCnEsrER.

The corrected returns form the different towns
in Weschcser County show that some of the contests
for Supervisor at Tuesdays election were close LEWIS
t0ro where II first reported that j. ~ Brckcii
Dem) had been elected. the corrected returns sho"
that James /. Lawrence, the Republican candlda'c
was elected BY the narrow margin OF FIVE votes. in
the town OF Pelham the contest was even closer
Tho returns show that sherman +. Pcll (Dem.). VINO
was at first declared 10 have been elected. was dc
feated by william McAlstcr by three votes. Tho
Supervisors elected are: Bedford. T. +. Carpenter
ORcp0; Cortland, ". u. Theme (Dcm.) East Chester
H. d. Lent (Dem.) Greenburg. {. q. storms Dem.):
Harrison, C. c. HavIland (Dem); lcwisboro James r.
Lawrence Rcp); MamAroneck, C. ~. Baxter DEM;
Mount Pleasant NJ. W. Taylor Deml; NEWCASTLE,
r. N. Carpenter (RepJ; NewRochcllc. j. liolwegs
(DemJ; North Castle. Joseph L. see ncp); North
Salem, Henry W. Norton Otcp): Ossining, IT, NJ
Todd Dcm.) Pelham. william McAYs'cr lRcp), Pound
Ridge, George !. russo (Eep). Rye, Addison John
son nep); scarsdac, &. 7. Sccor (Dein), soniers'
James Tecd (Dem); Westchestcr. A. II. Morris Dcm)'
White Plains r. q. Schirmcr (Dcm.,, Yorktown. Ira
d. Strong (DcmJ; Yonkcrs-First WIrd Alons0n j..
Irime iDcmJ second Ward. Icnrtc A. Icrcvnl N,epD
Third Ward Patrick J. CnnnlH tDein); Fourth Ward
Jeremiah Clancy (Delnj; Fifth Ward. William II. Nc
pherson (Dpm.l,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-30
CHARGES AGAINST POLICE OFFICER&
GUARD on THE ELEVATED ROAD APPEARS
AS COMPLAINANT. .t ,t,i

A 1885,
AS A COMPLAINANT ,t,t
Sergeant George C. Lebers, Of the Leonard-st. 80
tion. was on trial yesterday before President jana.
7. Martin. OF the Police BOard on the complaint q
John Murphy, q guard the elevated railroad. On
March IA Murphy caused the arrest OF man TOT %
orderly conduct on sixth ave. elevat'd train. ~
went 10 the police station to press the complaint aae
while there according TO his statement the sesgas
first insultcd him and then put him under arrest
Sergeant Ilcbers whose evidence was corroeorated u
several witnesses, asserted that Murphy, while q
the station. became disorderly that lie was con
PEELED to put lin under arrest.
Captain Crceden, OF the Tenth precinct. charsee
sergeant James T.. Tucker With drunkenness. neeees
of duty and absence without leave Captain Creeden
says that on March 30 the Sergeant was so mucn una
the influence Of liquor that he could not DO his ou5
When ordered by the Captain TO remain on reserve
he Ind refused TO do 80 md .ad left tine smuee
Having returned IN the afternoon. he left the hoass
NJ 7 o'clock the complainant says. ana dld not ~
turn until o'clock the next night: Sergeant TUCKER
.isn charged with absence from March :. 10 haFSs
on The hearing of the case WAS Postponeea c -
account OF the sergeants sickness. lie HAS na's
his present post less than year