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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27
Everyone His own Life Pre..r,er.

The children of Italian beggars are
often seen to be covered with tumors
and wens, while otherwise they are
perfectly healthy. An inquisitive sur
gcon has found the cause of the swell
ing 1t is trick of the father or
mother TO appeal The more strongly to
the charity of the world. With an in
strument like hypodermic syringe the
skin is punctured and the breath il
blown into it. causing it to stand oGt
like tumor or other eXcreScence in a
way that would deceive almost anyone.
DIR. Sylvester, an English physician.
has made practical use of the discovery
by converting a mans skin into a life
preserver. His method is TO puncture
the flesh of the cheek, from the inside
of the mouth, until the small holes
reach to the outer skin. BY then clos
ing the mouth and blowing hard the
cheeks are filed with air. so that per-
son seems to have little balloon on
each side of the face. 1t is almost i'm
possible TO sink in that condition.
After leaving the water gentle pres
sure of the hand forces out the air and
the cheek resumes the normal shape.
Ii is therefore possible for every man
TO be his own life preserver.-
American Register.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27

few months and has becoI !,
to all The history of thtamlliar
Viking ship is of more recent d}odern
will prove somewhat more intersand
reading at this time. The ship Gokspg |
find was built about six months ap
after the design of the original ship
which was unearthed some time pre-
vious from a Norwegian mound. II
sailed some six or seven weeks ago
from Christiania under the command OF
Magnus Anderson. splendid specimen
of Morse manhood, who had q crew OF
twelve of his countrymen equal in
physique and daring To himself. In
this ship, which was open to the ele-
ments and rugged in the most primitive
fashion, these hardy mariners crossed
the raging main and after many hard
ships came safely to land, completing
one of the most notable voyages ever
made to this country. Here these
worthy descendants of the ancient
'creelS-menH find many Countrymen
TO welcome them and join with them
in the general rejoicing over their safe
arrival.
When the worlds fair is over the
immense temples dedicated To art, the
sciences and commerce will be despoiled
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27
POLITICAL DREAMS SHATTERED.
Influence Of Gondols Ride Through the
LagOons of the Fair.

Influence OF Gondols Ride Through the
LagOons of the Fair
The music came softly. sweetly ont
to the old man and his daughter as they
sat, half reclining, on the luxurious
cushions of the gondola, gayly deco
rated with Japanese lanterns
The myriad of gay lights from the
cornices, from the roofs, from the
waters edge reflected in silver and gold
the ripples of the lagoon. High up
along the balcony they could see the
flaming torches. Pickering with Roman
"reminiscences, and the white, CHASTITY
faces and dark forms of the people
looking down on the beautiful scene,
while all around the lagoon, sitting
upon the wide rail of the fence. lean
ing against the statuary, or moving
about with eager, restless tread they
could see the thousands of sightseers.
In the distance they saw the simmer
ing, multi-colored waters and heard the
gurgling murmur of the fountains.
The stoical gondoliers dextrously
swung the gondola here and there
among the gay craft, laden to the
waters edge with merry parties of la
COON tourists. Once. in pause of the
orc hestral music there came to them
the twang of a banjo, then happy
French song came ripping across the
dancing waves.
For long time they were silent, says
the Chicago Tribune. Then she clasped
her fingers. sparkling with diamonds,
across the old mans knee, and said:
Papa, am so happy, | feel so
dreamy, so poetical. something Byron
or Browning like All. the Bridge of
Signs and Byron. o. | could love Byron
tonight and Venice, too. Papa, Brown
ing is buried there. :"
Possibly the old man thought Brown
ing was one of her old dude lovers;
they all looked consumptive; probably
he had croaked in Venice. The old man
alphabetically sighed.
'If Byron and Browning could have
lived to see this, papa, what poetry
we would have from them. They never
saw anything to equal this. =
"Well. guess there air few towns
could beat this show the old man
complacently remarked.
How dreamily poetical Howells
Dldktc Nt0tlldn sic Hluotus II
must be something like this. How
should like TO live in Venice always"
do you mean to say you'd rather
live m that perennial flood town. Ven
ice, than Chicago?' he sharply interro-
gated.
Papa, my life would be a happy
dream in Venice.
Now, look-a-here, Maria" he saw
agely said. Il won't have that bow
legged dude fellow of yours prowling
round the house any longer. He puts
you up to all this moonshiue business,
and | won't stand any more of this
comic opera gondolier business, d'y'
hear? / amt going to be padded
round in canoe by pair of opera
bouffe scullers. Wen land and take
an electric or steam launch, something
that can get a move on"
He prodded the nearest gondolier
with his umbrella and ordered an inn
mediate disem barkation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27
EoR KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.


Headquarters Provided for Them Mt the
Worlds Fair.
The knights Templar. who have
brought the American art of good fell
lowship 40 the flower of perfection,
have not been unmindful of the oppor-
tunities and obligations of the fair, and
committee representing St Bernard
commandery of Chicago has arranged
quarters where members of the frater-
nifty from all parts of the country may
find common meeting place with es-
pecial conveniences for their comfort.
These sir knights celebrated st. Johns
day by opening the quarters 20 their
visiting brethren.
Rooms were secured on the second
floor of banquet hall located on the
north lagoon. On entering one is con-
fronted by counter with a register,
behind which is the presiding genius of
the establishment, w. r. fuller of st.
BERNARD. on one side of this Office is a
large cafe. with small rooms for par
ties who -mav wish privacy. On the
other side is ladies' parlor, with toilet
and retiring rooms. Telephone, check
ing and refreshment privileges are also
provided. and ST. knights are given the
benefit of all for a small fee.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27
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OVER THE HILLTOPS.


Down in the valley the road goes winding
Uuder the branches which bend and sway
Travellers journey. fair blossoms tudiug,
Born 20 the sunlight and skies OF May
Green are the myriad grasses growing,
Softer the NOSES day hy dag.
Wonderful pictures spriuEtime Is showing
Over the hintops aud far away
over the wall are the roses clfuginr-
PINK and crimson. yellow and white.
Row on row are the daisies -pringing.
Golden heart like the mondays light;
Butiercups nod With petals glowing,
Yellow as tints ~ the dying day:
Beautiful pictures summer l. showing
over the hilltOps and far away.
Dead leaves fall on the lonely meadows.
Goldeu-rod blooms hy the rusty way;
Wild birds sing IN the forest shadows
Winds sigh softly day hy day;
Esapers garner the grain fields growing
Under The skies that change 20 gray
Pleasant pictures autumn is showing
Over the hiiitops and far away
Down from heaven the snow is falling.
A crystal sheet on hill and plain
Under the snow blossoms are lying.
Waiting the spriugtime sun ana rain
Brightly the hrarthstone nres arr glowing.
Christmas chime~ their music play.
Dainty pictures winter IS showing
Over the hultops and far away
- b NJ Wright in Good Housekeeping
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27
SOME STRANGE TRIPS.
odd Methods of Freak Travellers Going TO
the Fair.

odd Methods of Freak Travellers Going TO
the Fair.
The Columbian year is developing an
unusual number of freak travellers.
Every year the United States has its
wheelbarrow pusher. who goes from
Maine TO California, or says he does, on
foot: the traveller who sails from New
York to Liverpool in a small boat; the
long-distance horseback rider. and so
on.
This year the list is far longer than
usual already and promises much. The
most notable of the odd methods of
getting to the fair is that of the Chad
ron riders, but il is not the most unique
of the lot offered up to date. The prize
offered in Texas for the milch cow that
gets TO the fair first with fifty pounds
of good butter made on the way will
bring out many contestants 1t is con
fidently expected by the promoters of
the enterprise that it will result in the
disposal at the Chicago stock yards Of
an immense drove of Texan cows.
Not long ago two Colorado boatmen
arrived in Kansas City. having started
from Denver for the White City in a
small open craft. They were doing
well when last heard from. but the pull
up the Mississippi from the mouth of
the Missouri is starting the seams of
their souls on these warm July days.
Bicyclists from California are on their
wav 10 the fair. and woman from the
far southwest scurried across the state
last month footing il every step of the
way from her home 10 Chicago. II is
reported that girl out in Colorado
now proposes to ride pellmell across
lots through her own state, Kansas,
Missouri and Illinois. in an effort to
beat the record of Cowboy Berry, who
won the Chadron race.
Dozens of other novel plans of reach
ing the fair will be presented before
the 1st of September. but none will
surpass. in its many odd features. the
race of the mich cows from he Lone
Star state.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27
The neriI,s Kn.I

Among the famous bells Of Yorkshire
: one at Dewsbury known as Black
Tom which legend says was presented
70 the church in expiatioli of murder
Black Tom is always rUng on Christ
mas Eve. Its solemn toliing at that
time is known all over Yorkshire. and
many other parts of England a. the
Devils Knell. it being a popular
superstition in those parts that when
ghrist was born the devil died. In
many Catholic countries bells are rung
Turing the time of great storms, so
hat the devil may take fight and ths
torn subside. ~. \. World.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27
ch,namen'. ravorite Soda riavor..

A man was enjoying cooling phos-
phate in downtown drug store the
other day--not far from Chinatown
when child from the Howery king
dom entered. The soda rusher pre-
pared for business.
Coffee" inquired the Chinaman.
mo, the coffee is just out, said the
soda fountain tender. We've got
vanilla. chocolate. sarsaparilla and"
But before he had finished the China
man shook his head, turned on his heel
and walked out, vigorously working
fan
Then the soda man turned to the
writer and said: Its the funniest
thing in the world. | have lot of
Cinnamon come i'm here, and they in
variably ask for coffee soda. II ! hap
pen 10 he out of that flavor they won't
take anything else. IL seems to be a
regular fad with them IL would dc
your eyes good to see Cinnamon in here
by the half dozen at a time. all drink
ing coffee soda. I have never sold q
soda with any other flavor TO a China
man since have been here. and YOU
know that's been a good number of
years Boston Journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27
coIored People to visit the Falr.

August - viii be colored peoples day
at the worlds fair. 1t Is expected that
two hundred and fifty thousand Afro
Americans will pass through the gates
during the four days of the convoca-
ton. Philosophical Chicago men and
women of the eolored race are prepar-
ing for their reception. For over two
months the committee has been work
ing on a scheme TO enable colored REQ
pie from all over the country to visit
the fair. The details of the plan will
soon be made public.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27
rnrelnr INC Fight.

She-You must take supper with us
tonight. and then you can ask my
father for my hand.
He-Do you think it will be a good
time?
he-Excellent. The girl is away
and / shall cook the supper He won
risk having lie stay around to try il
aDain.-N V Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27

DrpNrT CARE FOR IT.-Music Deaier-
Cant sell you copy Of our latest ,o9 sss
Without Wordsr" Stranger-"No: don
think much Of the missing word craze. -
Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27

THE only suspicion Of erookedness IN
Heaven came about when an ASTRONOMER
discovered that some Of the s,ars had peeh
fixed. -Picayune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27

This common sense injunction Is toe
often unheeded. Business anxieties. over
work. exposure must and do cause mental
and physical exhaustion, which lessons
vigor and tells inJuriOusly upon the system
That most benefcent of tOuics and restora
tives, Hostetters Stomach Buffers, effectual
ly cofnpensates for a drain OF strength ano
loss of nerve power, regulates impaired d.
gestion. arouses the dormant liver and
renders the bowels active II IS. besides. a
preventive of malarial and rheumatic all
ments
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27

The Northwestern Lancet is au'
thoritv for the statement that the
drowning of expert swimmers is not tc
be explained. a. is commonly supposed,
by cramps. but by the perforation OF
the ear drum. The vertigo and uneon.
sciousuess which precedes death is
caused by the water entering through
the perforations in the drum.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27

"OH. manual" said little Ethel, the first
time she saw Chinaman, look at that gen
tleman with his eyes cut bias"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27

SWEARING nav give relief 10 overworked
feelings. but il doesn't bring back the ex-
cursion boat the swearer has missed
Chester News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27

WHEN the dressmaker cannot collect her
bill a dress suit is likely to be ordered
BOSTON Bulletin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27

We will give 500 reward for any case OF
catarrh that cannot be cured with Hairs
Catarrh Cure Taken internally. f. D.
CHENEY & CO., Proprs., Toledo, y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27

THr way ont Of it. for Australia, is 10 SCI
her pug1lists to killing rabbits.-Cleveiann
Plaipdealer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27

ENIN PAsHA would make good pet name
for a cat on the basis Of the nine-deaths anal
ogy.-CincinuaC Post
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27

Hungry Higgins latter reading the
etiquette" eolumnl = say. pardner
how would YOU 20 about carving
duck?" Weary Watkins wouldn't
carve no duck. no matter what he done.
Do YOU take me for coon? I'D paste
him wild brick. Indianapolis Jous
nal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27
German
Syrup

/ simply state that. am Druggist
and Postmaster here and am there
fore in a position to judge. | have
tried many Cough Syrups but for
ten years past have found nothing
equal to Boschee's German Syrup.
! have given it to my baby for Group
with the most satisfactory results.
Every mother should have it. ], H.
HOBBS, Druggist and Postmaster,
Moffat, Texas. We present facts,
living facts. OF to-day Boschee's
German Syrup gives strength to the
body. Take no substitute. g
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27

sWHILE | am not certain as 70 the sinful
ness of drinking" said Mr.. Lushforth the
next morning, Il am sure as TO the bad
taste Indianapolis Journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27

ssAL-AYs put your best foot forward,
especially II the fellow las really wrongea
Cleveland PigindeaieE.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27

THE evils of malarial disorders, fever,
weak Sass. lassitude, debility and prostra-
ton are avoided by taking Beechams Pills.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27

RED, angry eruptions yield to the action
of Glenu's Sulphur Soap.
Hilrs Hair and Whisker Dye, 50 cents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27

IT does not follow because a young lady is
bewitching that she looks ike witch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27

4 TEAMsTER often loses his back board.
So does a boarding house keeper.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27

SFFDY clothes have a bad effect on the
memories of ones friends.-Truth
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-07-27

WHEN WRITING To ADyERTIsERs PLEASE
state that you saw the Advertisement IN this
paper
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-03-03
wAYslDE GOSSIP OF THE PRESS


present day, says the Dayton News
Gazette, the mind runs back to an
exhibition of skill in an Ohio court
several years ago. The case was
murder, and a crossroads lawyer
was retained for his reputed skill
in criminal cases. On cross-exam-
lnation he went at the witness after
this manner:
snow, (ahem!) Mr.. Tompkins,
you say you saw the defendent kill
the MANI"
"Yes, sir"
eyes; well, how did you know it
was the defendant?"
Because I saw him"
"But, sir, how did you know it
was him?"
Give known him for about thirty
years
"You have?"
9Yes."
known him all that time?"
eyes"
"You state it under oath?@
"Yes."
Glow did he kill him?"
"He shot him with a revolver"
9How do you know"
II saw him."
"Did you see the revolver?"
Certainly"
&Did you see it revolver"
4No, sir"
"Ahat How do you know it was
revolver?'
SIT looked like one.
"Um-huml Did you see him
pull the trigger"
HNo, of course not"
"Ah! Then you admit he didn't
pull the trigger"
ST saw the blaze and smoke"
odd you see q bullet in the blaze
and smoke? Would the blaze and
smoke have caused death?"
"Of course not.
"Then what danger was there in
iring?"
"The bullet was. found in. the
victims head"
"Did you see any bullet strike
the deceased?"
"Of course no"
The attorney solemnly arose and
addressed thecourt: "Ifyour hon
or please, we would like to intro
duce testimony in impeachment.
Here is a man who swears that he
saw one man kill another with a re-
yolver, yet he neither saw the bull
let leave the pistol nor strike the
victim. He didn't even see the man
pull the trigger"
care you addressing the court?'
asked the Judge.
"Why, certainly, if your honor
please
8How do you know"
*Why, yourhonercertainl hears
me.
eyes, but you neither see YOU
words leave your mouth noristrik'
the courts ears"
Tie attorney sat down.
**
a clerk in one of the World'I
Fair Offices had a peculiar expert
ance the other day with a German
restaurant keeper and two souyeni
coins, says the Chicago Herald.
The clerk had been commission
adbya,friend to get two of the new
half dollars for man near Fucker
brush, Ind. He stood in line a
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-03-03
THE NASHVILLE AMERICAN.

The Nashville American will be the
most important Democratic newspaper
published in Tennessee during the pres
ent year. 1t will contain all the polit-
zeal news from Washington, giving the
names of persons appointed to Office in
the departments at Washington and to
positions in Tennessee; will give the
general news from all parts of the world
and will be of greater value in many
ways to citizens of Tennessee than any
other paper. The price of the Weekly
American is 81 year. Subscriptions
received ut this Office. COW em.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-03-03

A clerk in one of the Worlds
Fair Offices had peculiar expert
ance the other day with a German
restaurant keeper and two souvenir
coins, says the Chicago Herald.
The clerk had been commissions
adfbyafriend to get two of the new
half dollars for a man near Fucker
brush, Ind. He stood in line at
Treasury Seeberger's Office half a
day, and when his turn came tossed
two. silver dollars on the counter.
The cashier looked at them and
asked what was wanted.
"a couple Of souvenirs.
"Can't get them here" was the
zeply. "We are only delivering to
5,oso who qaderad, ssma tins ago.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-03-03


case, but the next man in the line
showed him aside and got 100 coins
on an order.
Cant you let fellow have
coupler" the clerk asked.
Certainly, for dollar and a
quarter each"
"But they're only selling for a
dollar"
TIN not selling mine at that
rate"
"Well, rather than lose any more
time I'll pay you an extra half for
the two"
Half an hour later the clerk went
out to lunch, forgetting that he had
given up his last penny for the two
souvenirs. He rushed into the first
restaurant on the street, which hap
pened to be run by red faced Ger
man, and hurriedly ordered a lunch
Of spare-ribs and kraut and other
delicacies. The waiter gave him a
check for sixty cents. The clerk
sauntered up to the desk and reach
ed in his pocket for the change.
He brought out the two souvenir
coins; nothing more.
Well, bless me-" he exclaimed,
GIVE spent my last dollar for these
souvenirs"
The red faced man looked at him
suspiciously. Then he glanced at
the check. "Dis check is sixty
cent" he explained.
eyes, I know it is" the clerk re-
piled, "but forgot about spending
my money for these coins"
"Voll, We don't forgot to make our
customers pay der bills" the Ger
man replied, reaching for the bung-
starter.
ooh, that's all right the clerk
answered, gayly, Don't worry
about the bill. l was only think
ing what a blamed fool l was to
come out without getting a little
change from one of the boys. l
don't like to give up this coin after
working like beaver to get it;
that's ALL" And he tossed one Of
the souvenirs on the counter.
"Vat's dot?" the man with the
bungstarter asked, examining the
piece critically.
"One of the new souvenir half
dollars" the clerk replied.
II hat neffer seen dot money be-
FORE"
I perhaps not; they're just out. !"
ever you got dot2"
"Over at the Worlds Fair offices.
But say, old man, I'm in a hurry.
Give me my change
Swat changer"
"Why, 40 cents. My ticket is &C
cents, and that is good for 81. II
cost me $1.25."
The man with the bungstartel
moved around between his custom
er and the door.
!. "Xill you bay dis now?" he ex
claimed, shaking the ticket at hil
customer, "oder will l kick 20,
oud?"
"Why, I've given you the money
What more do you want?'
"You hat gifen me heh dollar
) and dis ticket is sixty cents. "Noy
will you pay it or not?"
"But that coin is good for a dol
3 lar, I tell you"
"Dis Dutchman knows helf dol
lar ven he sees i'd" was the reply
You haf said yourself dat id i
helf dollar. Veh, mebbe id is. L
buys no more as any odder helf do
, lar in dis blaze"
CHOW, let me tell you -"
"Youtold me nodding, and toll
Won for der last fine TO seddle vi