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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04

Livery schoolboy knows which is the
largest state in the union, but how
many know which is the lowest and
which is the highest? According to
the recently announced results of
measurements and calculations made
by the United States geological sur
vey. Delaware is the lowest state, its
elevation over sea level averaging only
60 feet. Colorado is the highest, aver
aging 6, 90 feet above the sea, while
Wyoming is a close, second, only 100
feet lower { an Colorado. In mini-
mum elevation Florida and Louisiana
dispute over second place after Della
ware, their average elevation being,
for each. 100 feet. Taking the United
States. as a whole, our country lies
slightly above the average elevation of
the land of the globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04
Famous Enough TO BE Honest.

Jinks ION the rain-I was talking
with an eminent physician in the
smoker.
Mrs. .Iinks-What is his name?
ale didn't mention it, and / did not
like To ask"
Then why do you think he is an en-
ineut physician"
Il asked him what was tle best cure
for consumption. and he said be aidr''
know."-puck
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04

But George Washington never went
cunning in such a craft as this He
had yawls and slxiffs propelled by oars
in the hands of sons of Ham, who
worshiped him as their master. He
used flint-lock gun, too; and they do
say that when powder and flint failed
to work satisfactorily that great and
good man sometimes said things which
have found no place in history. His
favorite explosive was an anglicism of
that Gallo expletive usea by the COM
mander of the Old Guard at Waterloo.
Below Doag creek the river widens
and begins to turn gradually south
ward. and, after passing Marshall hall,
the course is laid for the steep wooded
bluff on the Virginia shore, at the base
of which the well-known Virginia
white house uestles cozily among the
great trees. This point, now complete
ly abandoned, was once a famous sum-
mer resort, and as early as 1912 several
lively slxirmishes occurred between the
colonial batteries on the shores of
White House cliffs and Indian Head
and the far superior British force, con-
sisting of ten vessels, carrying 173
guns, which were then retreating
down the Potomac after the British in
vasion of Washington. just below
White House is Gunston cove, on the
south shore of which is Gunston hall,
one of the famous mansions of Vir-
ginia. On Pohiclx creek, too, q tribu-
tary of Gunston cove, is old Pohick
church, erected in 1865, of which WASH
ington was a vestryman; and among
those who also worshiped there were
the Masons and Fairfaxes. It IS n
good days sail to Mattawoman creek,
and good place to camp for the night
is at Deep Point. M, nearly opposite
Quantico, Va. But those creatures of
Divine providence, the mosquitoes, en-
Joy feasting upon the tender dermis of
a city-bred canoeist fully as well as
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04
THE KETTLE.

There's many house Of grandeur,
with turret tow, and dome
That knows not peace OF comfort.
And does not prove . home
do not ask For splendor
To crown nv daily lot.
But this ! ask-a Eltchen
Where the kettle 5 always hot
II things are not all ship-shape.
do not fufne or fret.
A little clean disorder
Does not my nerves Up~et.
But one thing il essential.
Or seems 81 q my thought.
And thas : tidy kitchen
Where the kettles always hot
In ms Aunt Hatti--s household.
Though skies outside are drear.
Though times are DARK ami troubled,
YouIl always find good cheer
And In her quaint old kitchen
The very homic-t spot
The kettle aiwa singing,
The waters always hot
And Do You have headache.
Whate'er the hour may be.
There b. no tedious waiting
To get your cup ~ tea
don know how She does tt
some magic she has caught
For the kitchen cool in summer
Vet the kettles always hot
on there's uaUght else 81 trcary
In household kingdom found
A. cold aud suilen kettle
That does not maize a sound
And think that love is lacking
In the hearts n such "a spot.
or the kettle would be singing
and the water would BE- not
-FIla ". Wilcox. in Youths Companion
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04
vessels st,ered by Electricity.

A Frenchman, NJ. Bersier, has de-
vised plan by which the compass per-
forms the part of tive helmsman. An
electric current is paced to work on
the desired course, and when a vessel
gets off the course for which the cleo
trical instrument is set, the current
starts motor in either direction and
moves a rudder until the vessel re-
turns to her proper course. A two
months trial of tile apparatus is re-
ported TO have resulted very success
fully. Among the advantages Of this
new method is greater accuracy and
no loss of distance in run of twenty
four hours. as is usually allowed
Electrical Review
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04
HOW THE ROPES ARE ADJUSTED.

who have hold of the loose end of the
rope to pull straight backward, and
down the animal goes, generally with
put struggle. Keep his head down
and the rope firm, and, as a rule, the
animal lies quietly until such a time as
Il is desired that he should get up.
when the rope is slaekened and up he
gets, none the worse for the casting
The heaviest bull may be cast in this
way; but, of course, no one should
think of casting cows in calf, either in
this way or in any other. Those who
have experienced trouble in the past
in trimming their bulls feet will
greatly appreciate this novel method
Of casting for that purpose.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04
He Grasped the situation.

did your husband seemed to g-asI
the situation during the big strike%
asked the walking delegate of Mrs
Hardhed.
lie held on TO his job. If that's wha-
you mean" was Mrs. Hardhed's grin
response
Aud the walking delegate moved I
toward more promising friends-Buf
fRlo Courier.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04

coverv, even after the disease has pro-
crossed so far as TO induce repeated bleed
iugs from the lungs, severe lingering cough
with copious expeCt N-atiou Including tu-
berculaT matter), great loss Of flesh and ex-
IRENE eIuaciatiou and weakness.
Do you doubt that hundreds of such cases
reported to us as cured by " Golden Med
ical Discovery were genuine cases of that
dread and fatal disease? You need not take
Cur word for it. They have, III nearly every
instance. been so pronounced by the best
and most experienced home physicians,
who have no interest whatever in mis-
repres, uting them, and who were often
strongly preiudiced and advised against
a trial of Golden Medical Discovery,
but who have been forced to confess that
il surpasses, in curative power over this
fatal malady, all other medicines with
which they are acquainted. Nasty cod
liver oil and its filthy "emulsions and
mixtures, had been tried in nearly all these
cases and had either utterly failed to bene-
1T or had only seemed TO benefit little for
a short time Extract of malt whiskey,
and various preparations of the hypo-
phosphites had also been faithfully tried
IN vain.
The photographs of large number of
those cured of consumption, bronchitis,
lingering coughs, asthma. chronic ~--4t
catarrh and kindred maladies, hat- h--l
si-illfully reproduced in a book - 100
paqes which will be mailed to on, on
TeeeiDt of address and six cents III
stamps. You can then write 10 q sc who
have been cured and profit by mr. e.
perience.
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, y. y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04

ness of the back porch into the dinly
lighted room beyond
Thar he is.r she suddenly ex-
claimed, exultantly, and 1T a sign
from him the old colored woman la
bored gently away toward the upper
chamber where the child lay.
Hes all hev'. doctor. and you can
save him if you will"
Yes. ii was true. he could
The woman rode splashiBg away
through the night. The doctor stole
10 the chamber door. and beckoned 10
the nurse within. and spoke few low
words 10 her
- my Cord" she rroaned, but at
sight Of his face hushed herself, and
went away To do his bidding.
The doctor stopped over the child,
and examined her closely. Then he
straightened himself. and for mo-
meLt locked upward to where it
seemed 10 him his God should be.
My own eve lamb"
The old woman came back. and with
out looking a, the child again he de-
seconded the stairs.
A lantern wavered toward him out
of the wet and driving darkness, re-
vcaling horse led by a negro. This
devoted adherent gazed at the doctor in
silence as he swung his saddlebags
across the saddle and himself afte-
them Much as he loved his mastrl',
Jem dared not question him; but he
marveled greatly: Little Miss so
low. and the doctor gwine ober de
mOuut-n.'
rs the mare tired, Jem?"
Nav. sir. She's mos too high and
no;iony yet To suit me"
lie ran ahead TO open the gate. and
the doctor splashed through il at a
steady dog-trOt. and so on Intil the
deep red mud and the ingulfiIg dark
ness sucked him in.
II was the night of his despair.
God forever bless You. doctor!''
Bless him? God bless him?
The doctor rode down the mountain
side in the blue May morning. and his
ewes were "a the eyes of one who leads
a forlorn hope. Spring was every
where but in his heart Once he drew
rein and bowed himself upon the
young mares neck. No sound escaped
him, and vet his very life seemed to
exhale itself in an exceeding bitter cry.
One minute. two minutes, passed.;
still he did not move. The mare pulled
at the lzalmia bushes by the waysidc;
on baby maple, tipped with its May
plumes of emerald and bronze. a cat
bird was swinging. as an acrobat
swings To bar. and with pointed eak
distended and bright eyes flashing. he
screamed into the ear of the notion
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04
Advantage of Good Roads.

The Charlotte IN. c. Observer
quotes prominent farmer of Meeklen-
burg county as expressing the opinion
that Charlotte's growth and improve
ment are largely due to the roads lead
ing to the city, and saying that lands
in his section had increased much in
value in consequence of the better
roads. He mentions two tracts which
were bought last year, one for SIS an
acre, which was sold this year for S25
an acre; the other for SIS per acre,
which sold for $50. These figures serve
but to strengthen the general belief
that good roads do much for the towns
with which they afford ready com
munieation
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04
Free stone for Road Purposes.

The following law was passed by the
last general assembly of Iowa aud
went into effect July 4: Any road dis
trict. township, city or town, desiring
stone for improvement of highways or
streets can procure it broken, ready
for use, by making a requisition on
the warden of the Anamosa peniten-
tiary. through the county auditor, and
agreeing to pay the cost of transpor-
tation. No charge is made for the
stone. which is to come from the state
quarries at Anamosa and be broken by
the eonYicts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04

SCENE, government ofice.-Chief Ito in
dustriOus clerk)-"Why didn't you dot the
Il in the last word of your report last
nightin Industrious Clerk-'.I beg parton
sir, but you see the clock struck four just at
that point, and didn't care 10 work over
time" Chief apologies, and writes 10 the
secretary in regard to allowance for extra
time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04
Are You Going Almond

For health, pleasure or business, and
would not have your voyage marred by sea-
sickness Then take along with you Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, and when You feel
the nausea try wineglassfuI. Ii will effect
a magical change for the better in your in
terror, and a continuance of il Will save you
from further attacks. As a means Of uver-
coming malarial, kidney, dyspeptic, nervous
and rheumatic troubles the Bitters is IN
equalled.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04

IL the Adirondacks-'sI you should lose
Y IT way in these woods, Jack, what would
you "a " .sWalk straight ahead. . said Jack.
1.-THE world is rounded, and I'D be sure 10
get back home that way sooner or later" -
Harper 5 Young People
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04
BREED is all right. but the cow which

BREED IS al right, but the cow WHICH
will produce the most butter from the
investment of given amount of
money, is the best animal for the but
ter maker. Because certain families
of animals are most highly priced. is
because they have distinctive faculty
for production along a certain line.
Don't let an individual of the herd go
because she is not of the fashionable
color or stripe--Farm Journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04

Il tell You, the doctor viii see me;
he never has refused To help get, and
he amt goin To do il now"
''Mam. replied the old NANNY.
who had uur>ed the doctor a a child
aud loved him better than she loved
any II her own darA-slSinned brood
MAN, faint No use fur ter ask.
Little miss mighty low this night. and
he amt gwiue leave her side tel de
Lor' takes her 10 Hisself-
but my child viii die. tell you.
Aunt Mandy" was the agonized re-
spouse lies all hev.' ard the doe
tor can save him lie can't save his
child by not savin' mine"
The mountain woman, in passion
of maternal selfishuess, bent forward
on her streaming horse, straining her
hollow eyes through the dam" dark
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04

THERE is advantage in making good
start IN life, but the young man who goes to
the uat with the sole ambition of knocking
sky-scraper will likely get caught out on 4
fy.-YOung Mems Era.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04

CURE your cough with Hale's Honey of
Horehound and Tar.
Pixies TOothache Drops cure in one minute.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04

nicely give him daily task on the
road. II he be fed and left standing
it ought not TO surprise you to have
him cut up some disagreeable FRANKS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04

AMAx's domestic relations do not trouble
him as much as the relations of his domes-
tic-Iruth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04

AT young ladies' academy Teacher
'sXVho was the greatest conquerorF Lisette
Don Juan. - Illustration.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04

SIMKiNs-ssWhat are you raising beard
for in this weather. Tomkins --''Oh, Just
TO keep out Of a scrape"-N. y. Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04

LIGHr beams in splendor on US proper
tionately as we shed its brightness upon
rs Inrs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04

The president has steadily main
tanned. and twice declared in the most
conspicuous and unusual manner, that
democrats in congress who forced the
passage of the tariff bill We're guilty
of perfidy and dishonor, that they
were essentially traitors not only to
the party but TO the country whose
dearest interests they trampled under
foot, and that they were deserving of
the wrathful condemnation which
they were certa to receive. And
then he assented % their work. made
it the law of the land by his deliberate
choice. and enro led himself among
the traitors. The new tariff does not
bear his signature, but it exists
through an exercise of prerogative
which fixes his responsibility as com
pletely as any other executive action
could have fixed it The tariff IS
President Cleveland's more than it is
anybody else's.-N. y. Tribune.
sS-This is the situation, and the
democrats are making the most of it.
The co1ntry's trade has been stag
nant. Upon the least indication of
petternent every cuckoo organ in the
country will sound its little note and
give tariff reform every credit. In
other words. beca use they couldn't
kill the enuntry's Industries they brag
because business insists ON breathing
in spite of their cruel attacks -Ci ncin-
natl Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04


''God az HIS marcy spared her from
hriHg on
Who was that at the white gate be-
meath the hroad-leaved catnlpa? How
came il that he had not observed be-
fore he by whom rot tue lightest of
natures fingertouches was wont to
pass unmarked-that the brown seed
pods were even now rending their way
through the delicate violet veil which
had erewhile shrouded the tree from
base To- crown? The disfiguring change
was clear To him now, and he began to
reckon up for how many years he had
watched the same.
"Marse George, oh. Marse George.
/ Ike an angel.'
The tears were running down the
broad black face. In her eagerness
the old nanny laid her hand on the
neck of the high-spirited mare, at
whose near approach il had been her
unfailing custom To shudder and flee.
lily. you goOd-fur-nuffin Jem Whar
Is YOU anyhow? Come and carry away
dis horse o yours"
Then her expression changed sud
denly to one % tenderest compassion.
''Oh. for de Lor's sake" she moaned.
Put your han on your ole mammy's
shoulder, Marse George; lean jes'
hard's you kin-thar,-so,'
For the doctor had sat and gazed
upon her as one VINO sees nothing;
then ne had sway I'D heavily forward.
- - Il. l..
her. the face of the child was indeed
as the face of an angel. Her pulse.
her skin. all told him that il was well
with her.
Way back bout light she done
open her yves" whispered Nanny.
ere she crept away to seek much
needed repose. ''She peeked aroun'
fur you: but guv her what you done
left and she went right ter sleep"
Hour after ne ar he sat there, while
the refreshing rain of unaccustomed
Joy fell on the thirsty desert of his
soul. For is il not written that the
waste places shall blossom as the rose?
Then the child awoke and opened
the eyes of love and faith--bereft of
which life is but futility or senseless
/ torture-upon the fathers face.
My father.'
He stopped and covered with his
own strong one the feeble hand that
/ strovc to seek its familiar shelter in
the old familiar way.
Spring was in his heart There, in
his poor. little Office he once more
kneeled. and leaned his gray head
upon the bare table.
God in His mercy" he murmured
and the tears were on his cheeks.
Yet She was living On.-N. Y. indie
peudent
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04

HEALTH. comfort and happiness abound
in homes where Garland Stoves and
Ranges are used.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04

THERE would be fewer high monuments il
we had 10 buy them ourselves.-Syracuse
Courier.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04

less human figure-sO near. and yet so
harmless, Presently the man raised his
head.
II was all in the long days work, but
an, the long. hard day,
Then. still as one who leads for
lorn hope. he rode steadily ou-down,
down. into the valley.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price 75c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04

HUNGRY HoRACE-'sSay, gimme ten cents
for bed. will yerl' Bergnoski-"Cer-
denly. my frendt. We're is der bedi"-
Truth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04
ARE you WITH THEMY

The League of American Wheelmen
has decided to enter politics in the in
terest of good roads and to prevent
the enactment of discriminatory laws.
The picture shows why the boys want
good roads
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04

can be cured. There i
the evidence of
hundreds of liv- 4
ing witnesses TO u
the fact that, in
all its earlyA1s
stages, consuuip-~I
ton is a durable V
disc a Sc. n OF -
q cry case. but a
large berceRfage o.
Eases, and we believe
GtILV 9S PEI cent. arr
cured by DR.. Pierce !:
Co1Ja., Medical his
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04

WHEN WRITING To ADVERTISERS PLEASE
state that you the Advertisement In this
paper
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04
TAKE STEPS

in time, If you are a suf-
ferer from that scourge I
of humanity known as
consumption, and you
can be cured. There Is
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04

lie stopped and covered with his
own strong one the feeble hand that
strovc to seek its familiar shelter in
the old familiar way.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-10-04

TT me touch the
I'D said one
, for 7 am Love. II
| I touch him he
y shall not walk
-. H4F- ,f-r,s.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-27
Jumping Pills.

A Germantown bachelor of Cunyivial habits, missing his last train, spent the night with friend in town and met with q narrowing experience. When they awoko in the morning, the Ger tnantOwn man. to use his own cxprss- sion. felt hkC fur salesman who had swallowed his samples He was still q tritic under the influence of tho rosy, and his nerves were not in the best pos sible condition On the dressing case was an open pill box containing two pellets. He was about to ask his friend what kind oC pills they were when one of them gave a little squirm and turned completely over. The Germantown man rubbed his eyes and stared in amaze mCnt. Then the other pill slowly began rolling about the box, and his eyes threatened to bulge out of their sockets The two pills next began hopping up and down, as though trying to escape from tho box. Thoroughly frightened, tho Germantowner gave n yell, and jumping into bed pulled the clothes over his head.
 Take 'em away"' he groaned-
 Take what away:'' asked his very much surprised friend
 Those pills in that box Have I got 'em, or are they really jumping about:"
 "Pillsv' was the laughing reply. ''They'rc not pills. They're couple of those jumping beans bought yesterday and put in the pill box to keep "- Philadelphia Record
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-27
How 10 Guard the Sight.

It is dccl"r'd Il l,y eye specialists to be n demonstrate fact that many So called nervous d!S,.:oS are caused entirely Ey defective vision in some of its forms.
 The extremely complicated and sch sltlve structure of the eye, once it be comes disUrderCd, is source of the most acute pain and produces moro ills than the average mind can well believe the most exCruci2ting headaches, nau- sea, giddinesS and a generally dull, flazcd sensation, increased after being out either for shopping, calling or at any place of amusement
 The patient seeks u physician, who talks of nerves" and leaves q prcscrip- tion. Often tho treatment results i'll some 'Opcration, q boon to doctors. and then often death follows.
 Whenever tECso symptoms occur. ct to first class OCulist Take no guess. work and refuse any but the best coun. sell It will pay to have the eyes care fully examii:cd aud to get n prescription for glasses.
 It is wei worth while, after failing to find relief from medicines prescribed for nerve troubles and general debility, to consult good Oculist. It is safc to say that in tho majority of cases his ad- vice will go fur toward setting thincs right and may hc the means of avoid ing much suffering.