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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-02-08
HER PRECIOUS BASKET.


She Treasured It Too Much to Let 1t Go
Out of Her Reach.
A fat woman stopped down-bound
Cold Spring car the other night and
climbed aboard as best she could. She
was handicapped by her flesh and a
big market basket which she was car
rying. The car was crowded, and she
had great difficulty in getting into the
vestibule.
Madam" said the conductor, 81 can
find a place for that basket over here -
whats that?" she asked. sharply.
81 say that can find place for that
basket over here"
Young man, couldn't think of let
ting that basket go out of my hands .
But you're blocking up the doorway
with it there"
Il can't help that / paid my fare
and my basket goes with me. / would
set il down, only / don't dare let il go
out of my hands. Its contents are val
liable"
But you must get it out of the
way"
The fat woman sputtered and
scolded and wound up by saying that
she would not put the basket down;
she would not get off the car; that she
didn't care if she did block up the
doorway and the conductor was no
gentleman. anyhow, or he wouldn't
speak to lady about a little thir 4
like market basket.
Madam" said the conductor after
the fat woman had quoted down, lit
win be perfectly safe over here in the
corner"
II don't believe it. ! am afraid to
trust II there. The contents of this
basket are likely to get hurt down
there under those mems feet"
And she stood there all the way
from Bryant street to Swan. and every
person who got off or on rubbed
against that basket. The men sv ore
and the women said Dear mei' and
looked unu ,terable things. And the
fat woman hung on to her basket.
When the car stopped at Swan street
an understood man who was crowded
into one corner of the vestibule said:
Excuse me. madam, but if you
won't consider it impertinence, l would
like to know what you have in that
basket that you are guarding so close
Typ"
The fat woman looked pleased.
Well" she said, II don't mind tell
in you, SEEM You inquired. They's a
lot of old magazines that my daughter
let me take to read"
And the conductor swore seven times
under his breath and then went out
and said sarcastic things to the motor
man.-Buffalo Express.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-02-08
CHURCH IN SOUTH AFRICA.
The Soldiers Hate - Turn Out for the
Parade.

Parade.
On a recent SUNDAY there was n
church parade at which the bishop oi
Newfoundland ofsiciate,l. Church pa.
rades are not, and never VIII be. popular.
There appears TO be a prejudice in
grained into the troopers nature
against the institution. and there Is
some truth in the SAYING that the af.
fair IS the cause OF more blasphemy
than devotion.
Pail in there for church parade" is
Grst heard. and then u subdued buzz
runs along the lines which. IL at.
tentively analysed. results in being
found 20 De a coaglomeration of such
expressions IS Where the deuce Is
my bayonet belt?s Curse these spurs,
they won't fit,'' and then there Is the
long. continuous c-ovI Of a string of
oaths from the man who is looking
apoplectic in Il struggle to get on a
pair Of top boots. don't mean by the
foregoing that men dislike church.
Far from il; but they hate the foriGa l.
q which Is gone through most heartily.
IN the evening there was a voluntary
service in one of the improvised tents
which was we'll attended. although
ones gravity was sorely tried when
the bishop. whose discourse was rem
dered almost inaudible Dv the clatter
Of plates made by an enterprising
coolie cook in the near vicinity, sug-
gestei that some one should
Tell the gentleman washing the
plates and things that little less noise
would be more edifying."- Diamond
Fields Advertiser.
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PITH AND POINT.

If some men had bulldogs teeth
they would Guido him in biting. =
Rams Horn.
-Jasper-.'Is Carson married?" Jum-
puppe-''IIe must be. He has been
smoking bad cigars ever since Christ
mas. ~. Y. Herald
-"Bilkein's a strong face. or I'm no
judge of physiognomy." 1T ought to
be. He and his whole family are living
on il. r-Buffalo Courier.
The fellow who starts out for a
staving good time often has barrel of
fun before arriving at his home in a
badly bunged-up condition. Buffalo
Courier
The officers of the army are here
after to have whistles in their sword
hits. They viii then be better able
to return blow for blow. - Boston
Transcript.
r-He-"You seem to be think ing
hard" She-''I was.n He-"of me?''
She-"Why. Mr.. Timmid! l just
couldn't think hard of you. Indian
apolis Journal.
Doctor-''How long has this rheu-
matism you complain of been giving
you trouble?" Mrs. Jun, Ole Ever
since my husband was caught out in
the rain. "-Inter-0cean.
-Starter 81 met a man this morn
ing who said / looked like you"
Smartley-''Tell me who he is. and I'll
go and knock him down" Starter
II did that myself. "-Tit-Bits.
THE death of her husband must
have been a dreadful blow to Mrs.
Musicale" sit was, indeed" II sup
pose she has given up her piano-play.
ing entirely?" mo, she still plays;
but only on the black keys Tit Bits.
Young wife Ito house decorator
Il hope you will got this finished this
afternoon" Painter-"Well, mum,
can do yer swallers and roses right
enough; but l must tell yer. if yer want
the panels finished this afternoon, it
won't run to Coopids. -Piclx-Me-Up.
Mamma, dear" said Janet, ''at
what time in the day was | born?" cat
two o'clock in the morning" "And
what time was / born?" asked Jack.
Not until eight o'clock" "Ah," cried
III AAiAbN AChS1t NhaA
yours well" said Jack, whats the
use of being born before it's time TO get
up?"-Tit-Bits.
-0'f onnell had got a man off at one
time FOR highway robbery, and, at an
other. for burglary; but. on third oc-
casion. for stealing a coasting brig, the
task of hoodwinking the jury seemed
too great for even his powers of
cajolery. However, he made out that
the crime was committed on the high
seas, and obtained an acquittal. The
prisoner lifted up his hand and eyes to
Heaven, and exclaimed: MAY the Lord
long spare you, Mr.. 0'Connell-to met
-Self-Defense. boarder on the
top floor was before the court for as
sault and battery. "Why." asked the
judge, did you strike the man?" 81
did it in self-defense, your honor" ''In
self-defense? Why the testimony
shows you went into his room. next to
yours, where he was playing the
piano. and struck him with a club. Is
is true?" Yes. your honor" ''And do
you call that self-defense?' Certainly
your honor; and so would you, if you
had ever heard him play.
Free Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-02-08
a FAITHFUL FRIEND.
The Loving Fidelity shown by You
Lady's Canine Pet.

The Loving Fidelity shown by Young
Lady's Canine Pet.
Very seldom has more pathetic
case, tending to show the loving fideli.
ty of dogs to their owners, been re-
lated than the following by young
lady writer in PENNSYLVANIA. 1t was
during their residence on a farm, for
two or three years, that an attachment
sprang up between large black anc
tan collie and its young mistress. She
SAYS:
Nero was trained by myself and
could do many tricks, one of which
was sitting on a chair. He never re
ceived anything but kindness at my
hands, and would do my bidding with.
out moments hesitation. He was
about three years old when we left the
farm and | gave him to my cousins
who lived on an adjoining farm. My
aunt wrote me that Nero had become
attached to the children, but had
mourned good deal for me after we
left. About seven months afterware
| decided to visit my relatives and see
the old home. When | arrived Nero
was out with the boys. | scarcely
thought that he would remember me,
but aunt thought differently, SO we de
cided to test it. / stood back in the
dining-room and Nero was invited tc
enter and be seated on a chair, which
invitation he at once accepted. | then
stood behind his chair, and when ! put
my hands on it Nero turned his beauti-
full brown eyes upward to my face and
recognized me instantly. He sprang &c
his feet, barled, licked my hand, and
then came series of performances ]
never can explain; they were too nu-
merous and wild Well, Rugged tina:
dog, when he became quiet enough to
permit of it, and then he wanted &c
shake hands, first one and then the
other until my arm ached, and it Is
needless to add Nero refusee to leave
that room until did. When my visit
was over and left for home they had
to tie the poor dog. Then he had
spell of mourning, and my aunt wrote
me soon afterward that Nero was dead
| believe he died OF broken heart. -
Young Sportsman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-02-08

The golden barge of the mighty
queen fioated softly down ia beauti
full and mysterious river and Cleopatr;
turned her glorious eyes from the en-
trancing scene to Antony.
20 king" she murmured, sis Their.
in all the world sight so beautiful?'
Thou art more beautiful, queen o.
my heart, he whispered. touching hel
hand with his lips
Those wondrous eyes of hers closed
languidly and t long lashes lay a.
rest upon the rich red olive of hel
cheeks.
TONY" she sighed rapturously
'.you are a eorizer and no mistake"
And the golden barge foated on
Detroit Free Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-02-08
How a Dog Prevented Murder.

There are countless cases in which
dogs have rescued persons from acct
dental death. but a few months since
a six .year-old dog, named Sweep, was
undoubtedly the means of preventing
murder. An insane man attacked the
cook of a tavern in Leeds with razor.
Fortunately Sweep was lying asleep
below a couch in the room, and,
aroused by the sound of the scuffie.
flew at the man, who was compelled to
let go of his victim, while he shook the
dog off. This pause enabled the wom-
an to recover her presence of mind and
to shout for help. Meanwhile the
mailman attacked the cook again, but
once more dog leaped between, en-
deavoring to seize the man by the
throat. The cooks mistress, hearing
her cries, now forced her way into the
room, and managed to drag the wom-
an out. When further help was fetched
il was found that the man had cut his
own throat. Sweep, it appeared, had
not touched him after the cook had
been removed ont of danger.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-02-08
A Family Laxative.

Physicians are not inclined to recommend
Sc If medication to the laity. Yet there is
one need which they are almost unable 10
supply. We refer TO the s'family laxative
The family physician ia able to prescribe
for the most complicated and obscure OF
maladies and yet is often puzzled to know
just what TO give when asked for remedy
which can be kept in the house for family
use as laxative, that shall be effective,
free from danger, and not unpleasant 10
take. When absent on our summer vaca-
ton we were asked by four different parties,
representing as many families. what we
thought of the Syrup of Figs Not one
word did we volunteer on the subject and
we were somewhat surprised to find that
there was this small token of the very gen
eral use of that preparation. These parties
said they derived more benefit from it anu
found II more plea iant TO take than anything
of the kind they had ever used. The simple
question with them was, is it dangerous
compounds We informed them that its
active ingredient was preparation Of sen
ma, and that II was entirely free from dan
ger. With this assurance they volunteered
the information that they should continue
TO keep il in the house.
The therapeutical properties Of SIENNA are
so Wei known that comment on this seems
unnecessary. 1t might be well 10 notice,
however, that Bartholow saws il is "a very
safe and serviceable cathartic,'' and that il
is highly priced as remedy for constipa-
ton" He also makes the important obser-
walton that its use lis not followed by in
testinal torpor and constipation"
The simple truth Of the matter is, we have
altogether too few preparations which we
can recommend to our families as effective
laxatives. But the California Fig Syrup
company has one of the most desirable com
binations for this purpose with which we
are familiar. The Fig Syrup company gives
to the profession the composition OF this
preparation. therefore there is no secret
about it; the persons who use this laxative
speak in the highest terms about il; and we
are pleased to notice that large number Of
physicians are prescribing it.
Viewed from the narrOwest and most
selfish standpoint the physician viii lose
nothing by recommending such a prepare
ton as Syrup of Figs to his patients; while
viewed from the highest standpoint Of do
ing the best possible by those who place
themselves in our care. we would say the
profession cannot do better than give their
Endorsement TO such preparation.-Amer-
lean Analyst
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fantastic NOTES Even fhe little chill
dren sat quietly there Ia worship God
in spirit aud in TRUTH" they did not
shuttle their feet about lr cough or
play like othe- little children. but sat.
with solemuIy sweet eyes, holding their
parents bands. One little child. the
youngest 81 the flcCk. sIumbered in its
mothers arms. Presently the wonau.
still holding the chi.,.. rose up. and. IN
tones Of silver sweetness. uttered her
Heayen-hurn message stray child
from the village looked in at the open
porch. aud. frightened at the universal
qnietHde, ran softly away. silence
broodcd over the little gathering. a
silence which was only broken by the
rustling of the beughs against the
loaded windows one 81 the ministers
sat with closed eyes. his fine. serious
face upturued TO Heaven.
At half-past twelve, there was a soft
rustllng Of gray robes as OF angels
speeding upward The male minister
on the right hand shook hands with
the female minister on his left. Then
the women. the light falling on their
rapt shining faces. moved slowly away
down the path. lingering here and
there to exchange few gentle words
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-02-08
POLICE STATISTICS,

THE pay of policemen in China 1.
$3.50 a month, with an allowance OF
rice. The police are not armed, though
spears and guns are kept at the sta.
tions in case of an emergency.
PEBINe, China, has an estimated pop
ulation of 1900, 900 and is, 1000 police
The signals of the police of Picking are
made by yelling from station to sta
ton until the news reaches headquar-
ters The stations are within ear-shot
of each other.
RUSSIAN punishments comprise com
pulsory labor in the Siberian mines for
life or for term of years, compulsory
labor in fortresses or in factories, the
loss of rank, personal rights and priv
ileges, and deportation to Siberia or
elsewhere as colonists.
VIENNA has 1, 1891, 900 population and
9,741 police. Arrests last year, "a, 9ss.
The linguistic knowledge of the Vi
emma police force comprises English.
French, Italian, Spanish, bohemian,
Polish, Russian, Kroatian. Servian,
Hungarian. Roumanian and Hebrew
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-02-08

The reader of this paper will be pleased TO
learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able 10 cure in
all its stages, and that ia Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the OF. y positive cure
known TO the medical fraternity. Catarrf
being constitutional disease requires {
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrf
Cure is taken internally, acting directly OF
the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting naturein doingit its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in its cura
tive powers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that il fails to cure
Send for list of testimonials.
Address, f. j. CHENEY a. Co, Toledo, o.
s3 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills, . cents.
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-Thalberg was intended by his
father for diplomatist. His future
life was determined by his filling the
place of a player who was unable to
take part in an amateur concert. His
fingers were wonderfully formed for
piano playing. There We're little cush-
ions at the tips of his fingers, which
gave him a wonderfully delicate touch.
Listz said of Thalburg that he was the
only artist who could play the violin
on the piano. that is. could produce
violin effects with the keys.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-02-08

Ibid you hear Miss Howlinski a tn.
concert the other night?" asaei liar
lem gentleman of Hostetter McGinnis
''Yes, was there"
''How did she make out"
There was a perfect jam at The
doors-that is, the exit doors-as soor
as she began to sing. Texas Siftings
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-02-08
The fat woman looked pleased.
An After Thought.

bill" called the old farmer to the
hired man, ''go an feed them pigs"
I've done fed en-"
go an feed the cows"
I've done fed EN-"
go an feed the horses"
1--WE done fed EN-"
go an feed the chickens"
I've done fed EN-"
well. go an feed yourself then;
seems to me somethin' ought to be hun
gry round he.e," and the way Bill got
in to where the eating was was a mar
velous specimen of speed. = Detroit
Free Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-02-08

Haydn was honored by the univer-
sity of oxford with the title of doctor
of music. IL was then customary that
the musician receiving this honor
should deposit in the university hbrarV
an original composition written espe-
cially for the occasion. Hadyn COM
piled with the custom, and wrote a
canon cancrizans. in three parts, which,
read forward or backward, up ano
down, or any other way. made IN adj
mirable harmony.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-02-08
An Offer Declined.

Lady Bountiful-I will give you
something to eat, my good man, after
You have shoveled off the snow.
Mr.. Rag~s-Excuse me. M dear mad
ame. am professional grass cutter,
but VIII recommend you to friend
of mine who is an expert snow-shov-
eler, and who will be around next June.
--Taxes Siftings.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-02-08

ROBERT SMITH brother of Sydrcy, and
Familiarity called Bopusl was . lawyer and
an ex-advocate general, and happened on
one occasion to Lc engaged in an argument
with physician touching ne merits Of their
respective professions. You must admit, .
urged DIR. -. your profession does not
make angels of men, 'No.' was the ne
tort; there you have the best of IT.; yours
certainly gives them the first chance. -
Sala's journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-02-08
where TO Begin.

Mrs. Highmind-I think it's great
pity that one can't find a newspaper
that isn't filled with all sorts of horri-
bic crimes. We ought to have an or.
ganization to prevent such matter
from being printed.
Philosopher-Wouid it not be better
to have al organization to prevent
such crimes from being committed?-
y Y Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-02-08
100 Bushels wheat from Two Acres.

This remarkable yield was reported
by Frank Close, Minnesota, on two
acres of Marvel Spring Wheat. Speak
ing of this wheat, this new sort takes
the cake. 1t is the greatest cropping
spring wheat in the world. Farmers
who tried it in the past season believe
seventy-fve to one hundred bushels
can be grown from one acre, and are
going to get this yield for 1894 Al
such yield wheat pays at soc bushel.
Salzer is the largest grower of vegeta-
BILE and farm seed in the world. Xxi
If you WILL CUT THIS OUT AND SEND II
with &c postage to the John A. Salzer
Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, you will get
free their mammoth catalogue and a
package of above spring wheat. Kl
JINKs Don't vor believe that spirits are
all moonshinel" + Ia. .ns-"Oh, no; some
of them pay internal revenue taxes. Kate
Eialdts NEac hin rrtoN
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-02-08

Great as have been their advances
in recent years IN other respects the
Japanese people have remained singu-
larry deficient in stature and physique.
A government comm lssion. after pro-
longed investigation, attributes this to
an almost exclusively vegetable diet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-02-08
yellow Faces are NOT Pretty.

Still less so are the symptoms yae COM
plant that makes faces yellow-liver
trouble. Its indicated by pains in the right
side and through the right shoulder blade,
by nausea, vertigo, sick headache, sour
breath and furred tongue. Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters remove it completely. as well as
constipation and dyspepsia, its associates
Prevent malaria, rheumatism and kidney
complaint with this sterling remedy.
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70 them. a butterfly lowered over Gris
sci ere fiuttering away into the blue.
The youth gave his arm 70 Grissel's
mother. Grissel walked be ide them
down the hill until they came TO the
Poor Cottages" The mother went
upstairs. leaving Grissel and her lover
together. He opened his arms and she
fluttered softly to his breast
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A Distinction.

Stranger-Is this a clearinghouse?
Lady at Door (haughtily)-No, sir;
II is not.
Stranger-Why. thought you took
boardersi
Lady at Door (affablyl-oh. yes. Ger
tainly xe do!-Puck.