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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-09-21
MINIATURE WATCHES.
Delicately Constructed Timepieces Dis
played in the Manufactures building.

DelicateIy Constructed Timepieces Dis
played in the Manufactures building.
In the section OF horology, the
genius and ability of the French for
original work and delicacy of execu-
ton is finely shown Several watches
are exhibited which have face half an
inch in diameter. One of these
watches, which Is claimed to be the
smallest one in the world is set in a
rosebud studded with stones A clasp
at the point of the bud keeps it closed,
and when pressed springs open, reveal
ing this miniature watch. This watch
is wound up by turning the entire
watch. A gold enamel ring has a
similar watch set in it in a nest of one
hundred small diamonds. One watch
is so constructed that every time the
case is opened to see what time it is,
then closed again, the spring is wound
up. This watch is repeater, striking
the hour and the minutes. Another
watch has two faces one ON each side.
One faces gives the second, the minute,
and the hour of the day, notes with a
pointer how nearly the watch is
wound up, and has two small faces, so
that the time of different cities in the
world can be shown. Turning the
watch over and opening the rear case,
there is found a perpetual calendar.
which gives the day of the week, the
day of the month, the month of the
year, the phases of the moon, and it
also contains a thermometer. The
watches in this one case are estimated
to be valued at about four hundred thou
sand dollars
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-09-21

judged by the ruins of the towns that
are left, was really marvellous. Their
tools were much better than those OF
the other tribes of the time and the
people more peaceful and industrious.
The pueblo of Mashongnivi was built
by the Moqui 1t is much larger than
either the towns of Taos or Acoma and
built entirely of stone Altogether
there are over two hundred dwellings,
all connected with one spot, though
running off in strings in five directions.
1t is uninhabited to-day and still
remains as il stood untold centuries
ago.
novel feature of the daily pro-
gramme at the fair is the playing of the
chime bells in the tower of Machinery
hall Visitors from the country who
have never seen the operation of a
chime of bells are at loss to under
stand how il is done. Some very
naturally suppose that il is done by
simply pounding upon the bells with a
hammer, but then again that seems a
little improbable when they hear some
of their favorite tunes played and with
such correctness as they are executed.
A visit to the east gallery of the hall
viii enlighten the uninitiated on chime
ringing.
There the operator is at work. at
fat sight il would seem that he was
engaged in running a double-geared
combination pumping apparatus or in
spirited contest of human endurance
against machinery, but few moments
observation will reveal the fact that he
is engaged in playing the tune which
at the moment is rolling through the
corridors of the grand Court OF Honor
Prof c. f. Bredberg is the operator of
the chimes at the fair and he manipu-
latcs the handles of the keyboard in a
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-09-21

We have many of us laughed over the
little girl who. on arriving in Switzer-
land. could not be convinced that she
was really there because she had not
seen the boundary line between it and
France when she passed over il, as well
as for the reason that the soil was not
pink as Switzerland had appeared 10
be on the map in her atlas Some OF
us. too. have heard of the little boy
who supposed that all who lived on the
boundary line between France and Ger
many spoke one word of French and
one of German alternately whenever
they conversed- These stories may or
NAV not be true. but il is true that al
Wiekersdorf. near Weimar. the frontier
line passes right through house, di-
viding the coOking-stOve of the family
into two equal parts. so that il fire.
quently happens that the soup foe din
ner is being cooked in Saxony. while
the potatoes are being boiled IL. the
prineipaity of Atenburg; while in q
neighboring village the frontier trav
erses a shippOn. or. as it is better
known. a COW stable. in such a manner
that the cows eat their fodder in Alien
burg and are MIXED in Saxony.-Hsr
per'S Young People.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-09-21
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends TO personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products TO
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive efectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation;
Ii has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
news. Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but II is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-09-21
HE WAS HOPEFUL,
Path of SimpIe-Ninded Old Fellow Who
Was Looking for His wife.

d
Was Looking for His wife.
IIewas footsore and weary and wasted
by the iniirmities of age. His thin,
white hair fioated over his shoulders
and the expression of his faded blue
eyes indicated a diseased state of mind.
Between great bites of crackers and
cheese he told the story of his long
search:
We lived in Boston. Nellie and I
and the baby. We were poor. but /
worked hard, and for long time we
were happy. After the baby came Mel
lie grew disconnected and tired of pow
erty. she said. and asked how ever we
We're going TO educate our little girl
and make a lady of her on ten dollars
week. You see Nellie looked SO far
ahead.
''She was very miserable. poor dear.
and used to find her crying when
came home from my work evenings
She would sometimes say she wished
she had not married a poor man. OF
course she meant she wished had
been rich for Nellie loved me.
''0ne evening when The baby was
about year old I went home from my
work as usual. but Nellie was not
there She had taken the baby and
gone without leaving a word of fare
well.
That was twenty years ago. The
10th day of June, 1873. Nellie went
away with the baby. and I've been
hunting for them ever since
''Once l saw her in New York She
was well dressed and accompanied by
misunderstanding gentleman. I
ran up and spoke to her-but | must
have changed so she did not know me,
for she screamed and nearly tainted.
and her companion struck me over the
head with his cane. was stunned
and blinded for few minutes. When
| recovered a crowd had gathered
around me A policeman asked what
the trouble was. / told him all about
IL. and when / said she was my wife
everybody laughed and called me crazy.
But / did not give up looking for
her. and never will. must be going
now, sir, for IL is getting late"
Where are you going next?"
$40 St Louis. tiOOd-bv, sir"
And he wiped his mouth on his coat
sleeve and trudged away down street.
Chicago Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-09-21

mastery manner Through his skill
the ears of the tired sigh tseer
who sits upon the base OF some statue,
or any other base that will afford him
a moments rest, are delighted with
some old-time melody as it goes ring
ing across the domes of the beautiful
city of white.
At stated intervals during the day
Prof. Bredberg opens his music book to
familiar tune and places il Before
him on his Ginning stand. Then he
commences a series of gymnastics that
give him muscles like a blacksmith's.
II Is not nearly so easy as it looks to
the knot of visitors that always gathers
around the railing when the professor
begins. He dances up and down the
line of handles, at times using one
hand and at others both. When he
grasps handle he gives it vigorous
push downward, and without an i'm
stant's hesitation goes on TO the next.
Ii is the big bells that have hardened
Prof Bredberg's biceps. 1t is no trick
at all to ring the little ones. but the
deep-toned monsters with heavy clap
pers are harder. To ring them an
amount of strength such as the ordinary
man does not possess must be put into
the stroke. There must be a certain
amount of delicacy. in each stroke, too.
for any discord, however slight it
might be in an ordinary instrument,
produces a grating jar when it appears
in chime. Prof. Bredberg is too old
at the business to- make any mistakes
now, and when he pushes handle he
is certain that il is the right one. HIS
practiced ear catches the sound from
the tower high above him even when
the machinery huns its loudest. If
anybody wants to know whether or not
the professor earns his salary let him
try to pump ten church organs at once
and he will have some idea of it.
The chime now on exhibition is com
posed of ten bells in the major scale of
ID, and includes the fiat seventh note.
They grade in weight from ID, the
heaviest weighing 8, 1870 pounds, to L,
the smallest one in the collection, $50
pounds. The aggregate weight is IL,
$50 pounds. exclusive of the attach
ments, or with all the attachments
about 10000 pounds. The bells rest on
heavy oak frame with the big bell on
top and the smaller ones beneath it.
They were taken up to the tower sepa-
rately and hung in place without hav-
ing been tested in any manner before
leaving the factory The tongues of
the bells are connected by means OF
wires, straps and pulleys to the levers
of the Ginning stand one hundred feet
below.
The subject of salvage on the fair
buildings is already under discussion.
In few weeks more steps will be
taken to dispose of the material of
which the great buildings are com
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-09-21
ats a Diver"

1t was in the Italian section of the
Liberal Arts building, and [ was look
ing at fine piece of armor well set up
helmet and vizor, breastplate. greaves,
etc.--when a woman's voice behind me
exclaimed: Its diver. I've seen 'em.
Amt he natural loolxing!" They were
evidently an elderly country couple
and she had just caught sight of the
armor. | wondered what the smith
who had wrought with such patient
art would have said could he have
heard the exclamation, and have seen
the couple walk on perfectly satisfied
that they had seen diver, the husband
delighted with his wife's knowledge
The very resemblance which made the
mistake not altogether inexcusable
made it all the funnier. Doubtless
amusing mistakes like this have counted
up into the millions at the fair, yet in
spite of these it has not failed in it's
function as an educator.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-09-21

posed Much of it will of necessity
be wasted. but there will be great
deal of il that can be utilized for build
ing purposes. A great deal of the
timber will be just as good as new and
viii doubtless go at half price or less,
and it is quite likely that great de-
mand will arise for 1t to he used in the
construction of dwellings near the
grounds.
There will undoubtedly be a use
found for much of the iron and steel
used in the construction of the fair
buildings and there will be plenty OF
chances for junk men to get on a profit
able deal in refuse. As there is nearly
two months left in which to discuss
this matter it does not at present com
mand much attention, butit will soon
become question upon which the fair
officials will be engaged in good earnest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-09-21

though somewhat removed from the
central portion of the grounds this
building is at all times thronged with
visitors who seem 10th to leave the de-
caycd remnants of former members of
early tribes of this country and the
moldy skulls of human beingswho once
lived and moved and had their being in
all quarters of the globe.
There seems to be a sort of fascina-
lion in these repulsive relics. The aver
age person will stand and gaze into the
sightless sockets of a grinning skull
with as much interest as he will view a
beautiful picture or wonderful mech
anism. OF course there are exceptions
Some people-and they are not only the
timid, nervous women, either-steer
clear of these exhibits and glance
sskance at them if they Internationally
happen upon them.
One day recently party of men were
strolling about among the mummies
when one of them, big, rough.look'
ing fellow, turned away from the sight
with an expression of mingled awe and
disgust, and expectorating with some
force, exclaimed: Say, fellers, this is
too dang much for mel Them things
give me the fontags. Seems like can
taste 'em."
With a laugh the others followed the
squeamish fellow from the building
without going any further and thus
missing many very interesting sights,
among them being the pueblos of the
Aztecs.
Ranged along in the central portion
of the building are these primitive
structures of the most ancient race of
redmen in North America. They are
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-09-21
DON'T LIKE THE CITY.
Farmers Get Foo sore and Weary and
Lose Their Nerve.

Farmers Get Foo sore and Weary and
Lose Their Nerve.
At certain hours of the day the groups
around the judges stand in the live
stock pavilion remind one OF scenes at
Kentucky sale of blooded stock. The
farmers size up the sleek animals shown
in the ring, discuss their fire points
and exchange critical opinions. They
draw comparisons between the worlds
fair exhibit and that last held by some
state agricultural society whose meet
ing they attended, and discover features
of excellence here which they never
before witnessed.
Then during lull their conversation
will run from horses and cattle TO the
price of a square meal at the fair, or
the wearing effect on the nerves of the
excitement incident to life in Chicago.
1t was such time the other day that
Farmer Ramsey, of Nebraska, stood in
the midst of group of choice agricul-
tural spirits and said:
II never suffered from sore feet as |
do now-not even in the middle of har-
vest"
"Mebbe it's cause you walk round
the fair ground on the gravel too much;
faint this tanbark in the ring that
does it, said another.
Yes; / s'pose that's it," returned
Farmer Ramsey. Il amt used to
gravel I'd hire one o. them blue-coated
fellows to roll ME 'ronnd in chair at
four bits an hour il had the money"
The reservation about the money
caused everyone to laugh. They knew
Farmer Ramsey to be worth 800, 600.
But he went on:
1--we been here two weeks and bought
several square meals, so | can't afford
no chairs, specially when I've got to
stay two weeks longer and buy more
meals"
Farmer Miller, of Minnesota, spoke
up:
1.-THE tremendous crowds" he said.
land the walking and sightseeing have
done more than make my feet sore.
They have knocked out my nervous
system. ! never saw such tremendous
crowds. Life is too rapid for me in
Chicago. I've been here several weeks
and know / could never stand it. 1t
must be something fearful-the tension
to which Chicago business man is
kept strung up all the time Since I've
been here found my nerves going to
pieces sc fast that ran up to Wauke-
sha to get little quiet and rest.
Its all right to come and see the
fair. but as for me | have no desire to
stay here after seeing it. Lwant to go
back to the country where people live
easier and longer ana die easier when
their time comes-Chicago Inter Ocean.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-09-21
A POINT FOR HousEkEEPERs.
An Easy Way of Cleansing Fruits From
Iusecfz

An Easy Way of Cleansing Fruits From
Insects.
IL is one of the peculiarly unpleasant
incidents of life to sit down in the
midst of ones guests and, after serving
some delicious fruit, find certain forms
of insect life meandering about il with
an air of the utmost unconcern.
Although this is by no means an I'M
usual circumstance, it is one for which
the housekeeper can scarcely be held
responsible, especially in blueberries,
raspberries and similar fruits, where
there are open ends in which insects
may very easily curl themselves up
and could not be detected save by the
most critical examination of each
berry. 1t is not generally understood
that these uuwelcome guests can be
gotten rid of in an easy and effectual
way. As soon as the fruit is brought
in scatter over il quantity of table
salt. 4 small handful TO a quart of
berries is not too much. Very gently
shake the berries about until all of
them have come in contact with the
salt, then pour on water sufficient to
cover them, let them stand for one or
two minutes; then hold them under
the faucet or very gently pour water
into the dish. allowing it to run out
until all of the salt is removed. This
is most easily done by having the fruit
in a collander placed in a deep pan.
The eollander may be gently raised
and lowered which rinses the fruit
without tho least danger of bruising it.
After few minutes all traces of salt
will have disappeared and with it the
last vestige of insect life. II may also
be said that berries that have been
through the market are in this way
cleared of any floating disease germs
that may have lodged upon them with
the dust of the streets.
In certain families every particle of
fruit of every sort is put through a
saltwater bath the moment il comes
into the house, and none is allowed to
be eaten until il has been put through
the purifying process. If the fruit is
fit to eat, the salt and water viii not
harm il. If il is so crushed and broken
that the Juice comes out of il, it is in
scarcely proper condition for food, as
in this case it can absorb and retain
every form of bacilli that floats in the
atmosphere.
This sounds very much like heresy
and flying in the face OF tradition; but
tradition in itself amounts to nothing
whatever when it has not common
sense, reason and hygienic results to
sustain it. That thing has been from
generation to generation is the poorest
reason in the world for sticking to it.
when all wise experiments have demon
strated that there is a new and better
way.-N. Y. Ledger.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-09-21
DISPOSITION OF THE VIKING.
The Norwegian Vessel offered to the
Smithso MAN Institution.

The Norwegian Vessel offered to the
smithso MAN Institution.
Capt. Magnus Andersen, who has
charge of the Viking ship brought from
Norway TO the fair, has offered the boat
to the Smithsonian institution. If that
institution will prepare a proper re-
ceptacle for it, the craft will be left to
its care after the exposition.
Speculation as to what would become
of the Viking ship after next month
has been rife A New York Snowman
has made proposition for it, and a
well-known Chicago hotel would also
like to have it. When asked about the
matter yesterday Capt. Andersen said
in an emphatic manner that showed
his sailor-love of his vessel:
THE Viking shall be taken back to
Norway before she shall go into posses
sion of show. You American people
do not care for her as you should. Still,
if the nation will accept her as trust.
she is theirs. have made an offer of
her to the Smithsonian institution.
asking only that proper receptacle be
prepared for her."
ITO whom does the Viking belong
to you?" Capt. Andersen was asked.
ITO me? Oh. no. To the people OF
Norway, who built her. Not all the
people. either, but rather to the Sailors
Snug Harbor; but we value her too
highly to have her treated as anything
but valuable acquisition to a country's
possession"
Capt. Andersen further said that the
Nil-;pe, xro,,ld not he c-;van n tho OF +
of Chicago. as has been suggested. In
deed he was firm on one point-that
unless the American people showed
greater appreciation of his vessel she
should be taken home.
The matter will probably be settled
in few days
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-09-21
a LITTLE LOVE SONG.

fhe world. NY dear. hath millions
Its gold climbs % the skies.
But one there Is hath trilIions-
The light OF thy dear eyes,
Dear eyesi that are 50 tended,
No riches can replace.
One CLEAN OF their bright splendor-
The sunshine Of thy facel
TIE world. nv dear. With wonders
May wake thy Wild surpriseg
But shine above It's thunders
Tie rainbows OF shine eyesi
dear eyes. that are 50 tender
That light the years 10 be.
One ray q their rare spleudor
Makes earth q heaven for mel
IRE world. nv DEAR It's dreamiusi
10. Love the dream denies
wake the light is streaming
Bright from thy beauteous eyes,
Dear eyes. the kind-the splendidi
Far over land and sea.
Shine soft. til life IS ended
shine sweet dear eyes. for me
frank L. Stanton. 10 Atlantic Constitution
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-09-21
FREAKS OF NATURE.

Dr.. J. C. BIvISGs, of Dalton, Ga. has
a cat which in some respects resem-
bles a kangaroo. The fore feet are
much shorter than the hind ones, and
Il scurries over the ground just like
the Australian animal.
A BEwITcHED apple, with b1ood-red
drop inside. grows on several trees in
Norwich, Conn. 1t is called the
"Nike apple" after a farmer named
Micah, who over two hundred years
ago was supposed TO have killed ped.
dler and buried the body under one OF
his annie trees
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-09-21
MIME BALLS.

THE duke of Cambridge. who is COM
mander in chief of the English army,
has never smelt powder except at a re-
view, and is not likely to if he can
help it. He was major general at
the age of twenty-six. thanks TO his
good fortune.
SEReT. PRoKoP DoGoBTRNKo, a Rus
sian soldier, committed suicide lately
because young girl would not marry
him, but instead called him an "old
man" This was more than the giddy
fellow, who was not much over ninety
nine years of age. could stand.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-09-21
STUB ENDS OF THOUGHT.

Coon pay inspires poet.
POVERTY is hereditary.
HEALTH Is Hopes best tonic.
A MILLION dollars means a million
cares.
FRAGRANCE is the invisible beauty of
flowers.
THE finer the church the greater the
congregations vanity.
IF ambition tapers of at the top II
would be less dangerous.
WHAT a man thinks depends largely
on what he eats and drinks.