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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13

A reply which was at once wise and
witty is said to have been made by q
gentleman to whose decision in regard
to certain matter two pretty young
girls appealed. They were discussing
the question as to what constitutes
beauty in hand, and differed greatly
in opinion. At last they referred the
matter to the old man, of whom they
were both very fond. MY dear, said
the old gentleman, with a kindly
smile, ''the question is too hard one
for me to decide But ask the poor,
and they will tell you tGat the mos
beautiful hand in the world is the hand
that gives the most freely Youths
Companion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13
DOMESTIC CONCERNS.

Tin cans may be used year after
year for canning tomatoes if they are
very carefully cleaned and led as
soon as the fruit is emptied out of
them, and then kept in a dry place.
Canned Peaches: For one can,
make a sirup OF a teaspoonful of sugar
and pint of water: when scalding hot,
add the peaches mot quite two quarts)
a few at time, also the kernels of half
a dozen peaches. Cook after al are in,
slowly, from five to eight minutes, ac-
cording to size and texture.-Ohio
Farmer.
Lemon Pie: One cup of water one
tablespoonful of corn starch boiled to-
gether. When cold add the juice of
one lemon. also the grated peel, one
cup of sugar and the yolks of three
eggs beaten together. Bake and when
done cover with the whites of the three
eggs beaten to a froth with two table
spoonfuls of sugar, brown little.
Home.
blackberry Roll: Roll rich puff
paste out thin. Spread with ripe ber-
ries sprinkled with sugar. Roll up, put
in long, narrow pan. lay bits of but
ter over the roll, dredge with sugar
and -four. pour teacupful of boiling
water in the bottom of the pan. Set in
a very hot oven for twenty minutes.
Serve with butter sauce-Farm, Field
and Fireside.
The value of flannel in making un-
dergarments can not be overestimated.
1t conducts away from the body all ex-
halations of the system, while it re-
tains the bodily heat more perfectly
than any other covering except fur
Flannel comes in all grades, from
harsh and rough TO the softness almost
of velvet. Fine. soft, velvety flannel
is very serviceable. Garments made of
it, If carefully washed, VII last several
years.
blackberry Jam: To every quart
of blackberries allow pound of the
best granulated sugar and wineglass
of brandy. Crush a quart of fully-ripe
blackb,rries with pound of granulat-
ed sugaI'; put it into preserving ket-
tie and set it over a gentle fire for
about half an hour. or until thick, add
winegl;tss of brandy and stir it over
the fire a bout fifteen minutes, then put
it into pots, and when cold tie them
over.-Boston Budget.
Rice Charlotte Russo: Boil one
quarter of a eupful of rice for one hour
Drain, place in a farina kettle with one
cupfnl of milk, and boil another hour
Add one-quarter cupful of sugar, a
pinch of salt, and one-fourth box of
gelatine, dissolved i'm enough milk to
cover it. When cool add one-half pint
of whipped cream favored with vanilla.
and one tablespoonful of sugar. Mold
and serve with an additional half-pint
of cream whipped firm. House
keeping.
"A Dainty Kitchen Cap: IL one is to
be in the kitchen for some time among
the steam of cooking. il is a good plan
to wear cap. This is not the square
cap worn by the male cook, but full
white cap, such as is worn quite gen
orally in the cooking schools. 1t is the
best-made of sheer white muslin, may
have full frill of the material, Grim
pied to fit closely to the hair, or very
simple frill of lace. These caps are
similar, we believe, To the caps worn
by nurses. At all events they give a
neat and dainty appearance to the
wearer and are universally becoming.
Rams Horn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13

- used to stop st an American-plan
hotel whenever ] came to New York, -
said an out-of-town resident, but now
| go to one run on the European plan,
or ON both plans, and simply take a
room, and board out. As likely as not
get my breakfast at my hotel; it de-
ponds somewhat on the weather, and
what time get up, and how feel, and
all that. / get my luncheon wherever
may happen TO be, and sometimes l
get my dinner in that way, but usually
| have decided in advance where | will
dine, and look forward to it, of course,
with pleasant anticipations, and usual
ly with some little wonderment as to
how it viii turn out, too, for generally
| go to different place every night.
BY this simple mems | avoid the dull
ness of routine. see new places and
new faces daily, and l enjoy the art of
many cooks"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13
rslephon,ng Along wire Fences.

Down in Texas" said an electrical
salesman. II think there is good de-
mand for a telephone that can talk
over one hundred miles of barbed wire
fence On the ranches cowboys are
kept riding the fence that is, riding
up and down a section of barbed wire
fence, inspecting it and keeping it in
order. Many ranches are twenty,
thirty and fifty miles square, and if a
serious break in the fence is found the
cowboy must ride back to the ranch to
report. Now if good telephone could
be provided for each section it would
save all that riding. The staples hold
ing the two top wires to the posts
could be removed, insulators put in
their places, and man would have
complete metallic telephone circuit
around his ranch. Electrical Review.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13
THE NEWFOUNDLAND DOG.
He Is the Noblest species of the Whole
Canine Race.


The Newfoundland dog takes his
name from the island where he is sup
posed to have originated. Many, how
ever, believe that the Norsemen, who
discovered America in the year 1000, In
troduced this dog in Newfoundland.
He Is by some classified among the
wolf-dogs, while others, on account OF
his large pendulous ears, say that he
should not belong to this family, but
that he and the st. Demands should
occupy u place by themselves.
The Newfoundland, says Harper's
Young People, since his introduction
In England, has improved In appear
ance, and is now larger and heavier.
In Newfoundland and Labrador these
dogs are used as beasts of burden,
drawing considerable loads of wood
and provisions on sledges. Their feet
are partially webbed, and therefore
they are most excellent water dogs.
The scent Is not strong, end as the dog
IS slow and clumsy, he is not valuable
to the hunter, except as retriever
when speed is not required.
In the island Of Newfoundland this
dog is almost totally black, but the
English varieties are usually black and
white. As a watchdog the Newfound-
land is only second to the mastiR. He
is amiable to children and small dogs.
Kept in confinement he often gets cross
and ill-tempered, and flies at those for
whom he has previously shown the
greatest regard.
Where dog cannot be allowed to
run, and must be chained up, the New
foundland should not be kept This
dog Is great life-saver, and by in
stinct will jump into the water to save
even an enemy from drowning.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13
MARRYING IN GERMANY.
Union Between KinsfoI& Prevails to 9
Great Extent.

Union Between kinsfoI'x Prevails to 9
Great Extent.
Matrimony in Germany is a singular
institution. There are so many restric-
tions, such complement of formalities
to be submitted TO that marriage is
rather unpopular IL IN otherwise. The
prevailing idea is to keep money in the
family and to attain this end the peo-
pie, SO sensible and level-headed in
many respects, are willing to go any
lengths. A man may even have for his
wife his cousin, his aunt, his step
mother and his sister-in-law com
bined- he doesn't care so long as
he has a hold on the money. The
number of marriages among first
cousins is countless, and the results
appalling. How many idiots there are
in the fatherland | should not like to
say. So that he may keep the money
in his family it is quite a common oc-
currence for an uncle to marry his
niece; and man will sometimes wed
his brothers widow. In Bavaria it is
legal for boy to marry at fourteen
and girl at twelve.
A soldier may not become benedict
until lie IdS Tedcllcu the aye Oh thirty
- most unpopular condition, and one
which causes very disagreeable con-
sequences. | heard of a case of a man
who married his first cousin. He had
four children, one of whom became a
leper and two of them idiots. Three
committed suicide, the fourth married
her fifth cousin and had an idiot child.
In another family the result of an in
termarriage between cousins was two
imbecile out of three children; all three
died young. In one district numbers
of people with dreadfully swollen necks
may be met. In the valleys of the Alps
some of the most deformed idiots on
earth are to be found. They are Gre
tins, and live by begging, the hideous-
ness of their looks bringing them in a
good deal of money from the charita-
bly, disposed. And yet these poor crea-
lures intermarry and spread the
scourge. The marriage knot does not
require any great effort in breaking it
in Germany. Chronic mutual dislike
and incompatibility of temper are suf-
ficient reasons for divorce. Pittsburgh
Dispatch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13
LIGHT POULTRY CRATE.

placed in the bottom, and plenty Of
OF is or wheat scattered into it, If the
birds are to be shipped but short dis
lance, no water should be placed in
the crate, but if sent long way a tin
cup should be provided, and notice
pasted on the outside that the fowls
within are TO be watered by the express
messenger. If food is provided for a
long journey it should be placed in
some receptacle SO that the birds will
not soil it before it is all eaten. Do
not crowd birds that are to be shipped
a long distance. If they are to be on
the way but twenty-four hours, or
less, some little crowding will not in
jure them.-American Agriculturist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13
Teeth in the Summer.

A sufferer, who was obliged to visit
the dentist lately, observed to him: 1T
is unfortunate that one should have
this work done in the summer time,
| think, since it is harder to un-
dergo the treatment in hot weather.
And then my teeth seem particularly
sensitive, for some reason or other, just
now, which makes it doubly hard. "
The dentist assented al once: "Of
course your teeth are more than usual
" sensitive" he answered. They al
ways are, in the time of acid and fruit
and of salads and lemonade. If you
are going to the dentist. don't eat any
thing tart for as long rs possible be-
fore. You know the expression, sets
ones teeth on edge When they are at
all ION edge they are natural v harder
to fill for the patient. philadelphia
Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13
A THREE-EYED LIZARD.
One of the Most striking Curiosities OF tn
ReptiIian Kingdom.


Speaking OF lizards, the queereSt
one we have seen for a long time
reached rs the other day from New
Zealand" says a scientist in the Wash
lngton correspondence of the st. louis
Globe Democrat 1T is named the
'evclopean lizard because it has third
eve on the top of its head. However. it
i not a true lizard but a sort of con-
Meeting link between the lizards and
the turtles. The species is limited to a
small island nea- New Zealand, and it
has been rendered almost entirely ex-
tinet by hogs with taste for its flesh
II attains a length of three feet, hut all
Of the big Cnes were eaten up long ago.
The third eye Is ruJpnentary. but dis
section of its structure plainly reveals
the eve socket. the lens. and a strand
of nerves connecting the visual tract of
the brain.
This eye Is interesting chiefly be-
cause IL corresponds to the third eye with
which every human being is provided.
The so-called 'pineal gland IS actually
an eve that has become rudiment1ry.
The gland i about the size and shape
of a pea. and is situated in the middle
Of the head. Place the end of your
fnger Just above the bridge of your
nose. on a level with the eyes. and di-
rectly behind that point five inches Is
the gland Ii still retains somewhat
the structure of an eye The ancients
supposed it TO be the center of con-
seriousness and the seat of the soul"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13
THREE YEARS OLD.

What Is II Ike. 7 wonder. 70 roam
Down through the tai grass hidden quite
To feel very far away from home
When the dear house i out OF sights
To want % play with the broken moon
In the star garden Of the skiess
To sleep through twilight ewes q June
Beneath the sound 81 lullabyss
To hold up hurts for all % sees
Sob al imaginary harms,
To clasp In welcome a fathers knee
And III 30 well TO a mothers aTnsss
To have life bounded by ore duh road.
a wood and pold- and 20 feel TO lackf
To gaze with pleasure UPON a toad.
And cares a mud turtles horny backs
To follow the robins cheerful hop
With all the salt small hands can hold.
And coaNinvly entreat IL 10 stop
What IS il like 10 be three years ol2f
All once I knew. but twas long ago,
TRY TO recall il IN valE-in vain.
AM now 1 know I shall never know
What II Is % be a child again
-Ethelwyn Wethera.d in Youths Con- plni ~
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13

Oats are highly recommended as an
egg-producing food for hens Oats
contain more mineral matter and less
starch than wheat or corn, and for
that reason they should enter into the
ration, not only by way of variety, but
because they will aid in supplying the
hens more completely for producing
eggs. Ground oats, sifted. make the
best food for little chicks and may be
fed dry Our farmers do not feed
enough oats and thus get their hens
too fat by allowing them corn and
and wheat in excess. A change of
grain viii be beneficial and highly rel
ished.-Breeders' Gazette.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13
LIGHT POULTRY CRATE.
Some Valuable Hints Relating to til
Shipment of Live Fowls.

Shipment of Live Fowls.
Express charges on live poultry be-
ing double rates, it is desirable to
make the crate in which poultry is
shipped as light as is consistent with
strength. The illustration shows what
is perhaps the best framework for
such a crate. An empty grocery box
of the requisite size may be sawed in
the middle, making the top and bot
tom of the crate. though if the box is
at all high some three or four inches
only, of the top and of the bottom
should be taken. The corner post of
inch and half pine should be well
nailed to the box, and the sides and
ends then covered with burlap or cot
ton cloth. The top may be of Stats or
of boards, as shown in the sketch. If
of the latter, a hole should be cut
both for ventilation and for conven-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13
Blue and White Combined.

Blue and white is the favorite COM
bination this season and is remark
ably pretty in careful arrangement.
One simple but most effective suit was
seen, the other day, on a well-known
young woman of vast wealth and of
great taste in dress. Ii was an mex
pensive blne cambria with a small
white figure. There were broad sailor
collar and cuffs of white, white can
vass belt with silver buckle. blue and
white necktie and sailor hat which
had 8 band of both colors in striped
ribbon. The parasol was dark blue
Philadelphia Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13

The revolutionary war, 1775-1s73,
cost the United States S135, 1913, 703.
The colonies furnished 395. 064 troops.
The war of 1912 cost s107, 159, 003, the
number of troops estimated at All ,622.
The Mexican war cost 500, 600, 600; the
number of troops engaged was 101, 2s2.
The civil war, ls6l-1s65, cost Sc, 1884,
929, 900, according to official records;
the number of troops engaged on the
Union side was 1859, 142, the total loss.
400, SOB; the number engaged on the
confederate side was about 493, 900 and
loss about 300, 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13
DURABLE CELLAR STAIRS.

the stairs of this material thorough,
imbedded in mortar, making the steps
of the needed height. When this is
done, cut a plank step of the proper
width and length for each step, and
place them on top of the stone step,
as shown in the accompanying illus
tration. Upon each side fit a retain
ing board, and the result viii be steps
that are durable and generally salts
factory. If possible, make the steps
from two-inch pine plank, covering
the whole with folding doors, in the
usual manner. American Agricul-
turist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13
Take no Substitute for
Royal Baking Powder.
1t is Absolutely Pure.
All others contain alum or ammonia.

'DoS'r you.r said the summer boarder,
sometimes envy the city people who come
here with nothing TO do but recuperatel'
MOI replied Farmer COrntossel. II
dunno's do. | swing the scythe tell git
right tired am 'magin tlern tennis, an set
out on the front porch ter get bit by the
mersquiters of evenin's, an manage ter
have bout ez good time ez the rest Of
'eIn. Washington Star
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13

The canvass of Orleans county,
New York, in behalf of woman suffrage
shows /. SO women on the tax rolls who
pay taxes on an assessed valuation OF
s. SEQ, 43l. There were G,s56 votes cast
in this county in the last election, and
and the petition in favor of woman
suffrage contains the names of 5.s4s
persons over 81 years of age.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13
Young Folks Wed.

Nellie Moore, aged 10, and Elmer
McCune, aged 20, of Milwaukee. were
married at Whitefish Bay by Justice
Rogers. The parents of the two minors
opposed the marriage, but the girl bor-
rowed, surreptitiously, the dress of
the young mans mother SO as TO de-
ceive the police as to her age and the
ceremony was performed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13
Thought TO Have Perished.

The schooner Restless, which sailed
from Manitowoc for Pine Lake. Mich,
over three weeks ago, has been given
up for lost, as nothing has been heard
OF her. 1t is supposed that all of her
crew have persisted. They were: Capt.
Herbert Benson, married and has a
family; Roland Roeber, unmarried,
aged "a; David Devine, aged IL. All
the crew were from Manitowoc.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13
Seeking Homes.

Two hundred and seventy persons
stepped of train at Edgar, near
Marshfield. and proceeded on foot and
by team to Athens. where they will
take up land. The colony is composed
of the unemployed from the coke and
coal regions of Pennsy and are
mostly Germans. They will at once
clear lands and build houses.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13
Home seekers Excursions.

The Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
.. at greatly reduced rates TO all points in
Texas, 70 Eddy, New Mexico, and Lake
Charles, La, good returning twenty days
from date of sale. For further information
address H A Chenice, IL Rookery Building,
Chicago, Ill. T. B. Cookery, sos Locust ST,
I. Ay't, St Louis, Mo.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13

Husband AL the women in FL Faso,
Tex, viii soon be wearing divided
skirts.
wife-Horrors! Why dc you think
500
Husband The msA nave passed q law
against it--N. y. Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13
Home Again.

After brief absence the cheerful visitor,
dyspepsia, returns again. Our traditional
mother-in-law is nothing to it. To prevent
repeated visits use Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters Also seek the aid of this comprehen-
sive remedy for malaria liver and kidney
trouble, debility and nervousness. Question
those who have been troubled with these
and kindred ailments. They viii testify N
behalf of the Bitters.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13
ABOUT CELLAR STAIRS.
They Can BE Constructed So That They
VIII Last Many Years.

VIII Last many hears'
AS usually constructed, the outside
cellar stairs become very much dilapi-
dated after few years of use, and
many serious ,cidents occur by falling
or slipping from and upon the decay
ing steps. If stones of the right length
can be obtained, they are the best pos
sible material for the steps, the next
best being plank, though neither can
be depended upon unless the whole
space underneath the steps, down to
the level of the cellar floor, be laid up
in masonry. Where only small stone,
either round or fiat, is at hand, lay up
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13
Bnnk Roebers Are Canght.

William Reloif was arrested at APP
pleton, Wis, for robbing the bank at
Seymour. The crime was committed
two weeks ago and was accomplished
by means of a tunnel cut through the
walls and into the vault. Reloff con-
fessed and said his accomplices were
John Defey and Adolph Elkie. all
highly respected young men. Nearly
all the stolen money was recovered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13

Louis XIV. was so fond of the ball
let that he often appeared on the stage
as dancer. lie usually confined his
efforts to the part of walking gem
tleman." but in 1870 he appeared in q
drama entitled, Les Amants Magni-
fiaues.r written. it is stated, by the
king and Moliere." The king took the
character of author, ballet master,
dancer, mimic, singer and player on the
Guitar
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13
RIast Furnace Hoats up.

The Ashland Iron and Steel COM
pany's blast furnace at Ashland
started up after an idleness OF six
months. Nearly ali of the old force
was taken back. This again opens the
charcoal industry in northern Wis
consin, as the Ashland furnace Is the
largest charcoal furnace in the world.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
A Bur yiar Killed.

Some weeks agh the home Of James
Hays at Eau Clare was entered by
burglars and about $500 worth of sill
verware taken. A young man named
I'd Taylor was arrested and turned
states evidence, duplicating Abijah
Moon, a released Jail bird. Taylor
took the officers TO a hiding place on
the river bank and showed where the
silverware had been hid. Moon had,
however. dug il up and escaped in the
meantime. lie was discovered near
Elva by Deputy sheriffs La Page and
Russell Nhipple and a running figh.
ensued and Moon was shot dead.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13

of the plants used in manufacturing the
pleasant remedy, Syrup of Figs, has per-
manently beneficial effect on the human sys-
TEN, while the cheap vegetable extracts and
mineral solutions. usually sold as medicines.
are permanently injurious Being well IN
formed, YOU will use the true remedy only.
Manufactured by California Fig Syrup Co.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13

CHER religion is very much like her dress;
she can put it on or of, Just as she pleases."
'4Yes, and like her ball dress, at that; there
isn't very much of it.r-Life's Calendar.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-13

One of the largest real estate deals
ever consummated in that portion of
the state was closed up in New Rich
mond. BY the terms of the transac-
tion John C. Glover, prominent lum-
herman, banker. real estate owner and
capitalist of that town, becomes sole
owner of the Johnston Howe Lumber
company's large saw and planing-mills
at Amery, Polk county. on the 500
railroad, and all the standing timber
on Apple river tributary to it. Mr..
Glover paid 500, 600 for the property.