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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10

maid whom she knew and could man.
age was engaged TO look after her in
stead of a gOverness (she had a preju-
dice against governessesl, and that the
place was soon pOpulous with family
Of dOnkeys, goats, dogs aud cats, which
her mother plaintively spoke OF as Sara's
menageTie.
Her ruthless energy often led her far
u-field; all the neighbOrs soon knew
1he Westmeath household through So
cial calls made upon them by the prin-
cess. arraved in the most plebeian cos
tune that her fertile fancy could sug-
gest or hard usage produce. She cheer
fully informed them that her papa
worked on the railroad" that "Beddy"
was a soldier, and that her mother sang.
a rather misguiding description of
railroad maguatc, a cadet in military
school and a lady who occasionally used
her magnificent voice for sweet charity.
It took sometime to correct the mis-
conception In the English mind, and
with some the best result obtainable
was only a state of bewilderment.
Though reared in luxury befitting a
princess, every want anticipated, every
within gratified. still with true Ameri-
can independence she looked after her
affairs personally, made and carried out
her own plans. and chose the recipients
of her rol al favor from every station
aGd age in life. The way she ignored
all barriers of caste and conventional
ity was magnificent, and sometimes APP
railing The donkey boy and the chill
dren of the officers of the regiment sta
4foned in the island were equally the re-
cipients of her hearty affection; but her
real chum and confidential adviser was
king. the milk-man. Her enterprising
business habits got her up very early in
the morning. and these first hours were
uniformity devoted To King - riding
with him in the cart, helping distribute
the milk. lea ming the route, getting ac-
Quainted " tn his customers, occasion
ally driving for him, visiting his herd
and ever his home. Between conf
dences he wiled the time by singing the
popular Bowery songs in voice re
IrarkabIe for volume and precision.
The rest of the family soon came to
know a great deal concerning The flesh
faced EnglishIoan, for the princess was
very generous with her information
being. indeed. something of gossip in
her and from these frequent bab-
Tlings at the breakfast table there
gradually arose a strong friendly inter
est I'm the Young man on the part of all
who listened. 30 when the princess. with
very rosy cheeks. announced one morn
ing as her bulletin that there were go
ing TO be races and that Kings horse,
eoiors wers orange and black, lust like
papa's college, you know" and she bet
On Hurry. and she was going To the
races. and she would wear Kings colors,
can IL be wondered at that all her sub
jects became Interested?
In fact. the whole household were
soon ardent supper ,rs of Hurry, and
from frequent, tactful conversation
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10
A PHILOSOPHER.

When the sun wuz a-thrOwin' his firebran's
down.
He'd cross his legs an say:
ssThar'u soon come a rain on the fiel' an
the town.
But It's Providence weather fer hayr"
When the rain drowned the roses an
flooded the corn
He'd cross his legs an say:
Purity good season. as shore as you're
born.
Plenty more roses IN May.''
NOthin' disturbed him The blessed year
long
Always wuz resdy to say
With the worl' topsy-turvy an things GO
In wrong.
'-Times1l be better some dayP'
That's how he looked at 1t, Dry up the
wells
An XIII OF the cattle. an he
Would still hear the music that rings from
the bells
An still sight the harbor from sea-
Frank l. stanton. IN Chicago Times-Her-
aid.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10
Remedies for Grasshoppers.

In testing remedies for grasshoppers
the Texas station found that heavy
solution of sulphur and lime, or one
pound aloes in five gallons of wafer, oil
kerosene emulsion sprayed on the cot
ton or other plants attacked protected
them. but did not kill the hoppers. Six
pounds of wheat bran, one pound OF
sugar and one pound of white arsenic
mixed into stiff dough with water
killed the hoppers by the million. A
teaspocnful of the dough was placed in
the shade of the plants every six feet
in two rows just ahead of the advancing
host Of hopperh
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10

with his reticcHt young owner. they
learned his history. The horse had been
valuable one. but through ignorant
aud wicked trainers he had been almost
ruined. Reseuting ignOminiOus treat
nient he had earned a reputation for VI
ciouSness which increased the cruel
treatment and in turn only made his
apparent uglincss more pronounced,
until at last his owner. who had bought
him for a trifie, found That he could do
nothing with him. and with rather
questionable liherality gave him 20
King. And that was a red-letter day
for Hurrv-for his new master loved
horses with a devotion " ich gave him
unerring instinct in his treatment OF
them. He gladly accepted the ugly
brute" threw away with scorn the
kicking straps. douhle-bits and all the
other cruel contriva0ces for breaking
his proud spirit. treated Hurry As a
= ntleman. and was rewarded with a
ioval love aud gentle. absolute obedi-
ence almost pathetic. Nothing could
De finer than the way in which the de-
voted animal responded to every tone of
his masters voice. Once in jumping
hurdles he stumbled AID threw King
over his head. but instantly stood like a
rock az one word from his master ut
tered as he plunged down dragging the
bride off and leaving the horse free.
On step might have been death. but
Hurry had presence of mind and obeyed
even In that moment of eNciteInen OF
course the princess took frequent drives
with Hurry, and personally assisted in
his training despite her anxious
mothers protests; and there never was
prettier sight than that made by the
lovely. vivaciOus little figure seated in
the carriage, while King gathered for
her the scarlet buds of the pomegran-
ates which grew by the roadside, and
Hurry followed close enough 10 rest his
head lovingly on his masters shoulder
The eventful day Of the races has
come AZ last The princess. who arose
&C dawn TO make Asr preparations. has
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10
SIMPLE LEVEL.

given point. The water in the bottles
gives a level as a starting point. A
slight elevation of either end shows
Immediately, as with an expensive in
strument. A pole containing paper
rag or other discernible object is SCI
up and a sight is taken. The actual
fall can be discovered by calculating
the difference between the height of the
level and the object sighted. The dis
lance between the points OF observation
is measured either by chain or rope, oil
by the number of steps. The fall pei
rod can he easily figured out when the
distance from point to point is ascer
tanned Several grades have been esti'
mated by this means, and canals of wa
ter carried round the slopes of noun
tains with exactness.-Joel Shoemaker
In Orange Judd Farmer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10
The GARDEN south.

The South is destined to be, and is rapidly
becoming, the garden of the United States.
Here life is easier to live, the rigorous win
ters do not eat up the fruits of the toll OF
summer, nor are the summers so trying as
many northern people have supposed. 81
used to live only half the year, said a
northern farmer recently settled in the
south, land used TO work all the time
then. Now / work half the time and live
all the year through"
Home seekers excursion tickets will be
sold over the Jonon Route to nearly all
points in the south at the rate Of one first
class fare Zone wayl, tickets good return
ing on any Tuesday o. Friday within 81
days from date of sale. Liberal stop-overs
are allowed. These excursions start taad
tickets are sold) Aug. IL, is aud 81; Sept !,
IA, Is; Oct 5, 6, 10 and 90 Call on any
agent OF the Monon Route for further infor'
nation, or address FRANK j. REED, q. p,
A, Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10

1t is said that in the fowl kingdom in
sects, grasshoppers, bugs and worms
take the place of meat; so that when by
yarding our poultry we cut them off
from their natural larder, we should
supply them from ours. Fresh meat is
preferable for this purpose to bacon,
and lean meat rather than fat. They
will accept the refuse from the slaugh.
ter house-the liver, heart, etc.-with
greater thankfulness than we do the
choicest cuts. All they ask is that the
tough portions BE cut up small enough
for them to swallow, and they will take
il cooked or uncooked with equal avid,
ity. Fresh ground bone, with bits OF
meat and gristle adhering, will make
for them an ideal food and bring many
eOps-Rural World
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little figure flying down the steep hill
and climbing upon the wall inclosing
The track. The wind blows out her
golden curls like banner of light; her
cheeks are flaming and her blue eyes
shine like stars. She filings her orange
and black banner over her head, and her
clear, vibrant voice rings like a silver
trumpet over all the noises: "furryl
Hurry!" she shouts. "YoI're going 20
make il! You're going TO make it,
Keep il up. Kingi Keep il up!"
King flashes smile through his set
features at his loyal, royal comrade as
Re flies by: and whether ii was the fa-
miliar. enthusiastic voice in Hurry's
ear, or whether the other horse faltered
Hurry at that moment stretched ahead,
and the orange and black passed under
tht pole first.
And King always declared that Priu.
cess Sally won the race.
CAMPBELL. PENIIETON.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10

A rather amusing story is told of Ad-
vocate Auret, one of the Johannesburg
reform leaders. The advocate WIS on
bail and was walking along Commission
er street, near the Rand stock exchange,
with his wife, when he was Familiarity
addressed by q peculiarly disreputable-
looking Kafr. The astonished advo-
cate inquired of the grinniDg native the
why and wherefore of the greeting.
and expressed his impression that the5
had not met before. "Oh. yes. we have"
retorted the imperturbable black, 1--WE
was in Pretoria jail together, bsas, we
wasl" Mr.. Auret felt more amused
than datfered
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10
Ysu Are Not @shaken Before Taken,

With malarial disease, but with prodigious
violence afterwards. If you neglect imme-
date measure OF relief. The surest preyen-
tive and remedial form of medication is
HOstetter's Stomach Bitters, the potency of
which as an antidote TO miasmatic poison
has been demonstrated for over forty years
past. The liver when disordered and con-
gested, the bowels if constipated, and tine
kidneys IL inactive, are promptly aided by
il, and il is invaluable for DYSPEPSIA, merry.
Gus debility and rheumatism.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10
FARM AND GARDEN.
THE WHITE WONDER"
New Breed of Poultry Originated by
Vermont Farmer.

New Breed of Poultry Originated by .
Vermont Farmer.
The white wonder" was originated
by William n. French, of Vermont.
While Mr.. French has kept his counsel
about the breeds used in the manufac-
ture of the white wonder" it is gener-
ally believed, from the appearance and
characteristics of the fowl, that those
breeds are the light Brahma and the
white Wyandotte. The white won
der is remarkably like the white Wyan-
dotte in shape, and has a rose comb. But
1t is considerably larger than the Wyan-
dotte, perhaps on an average from one
to one and half pounds. Its shanks
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10
WHAT HOME MAKERS THINK
American Money should BE Equal to Any
I'm the world.

I'm the world.
The home-makers of the country
the men who have homes and are anx-
ious TO get homes-are almost unani-
mously opposed TO the creed promul-
gated by the Chicago convention, which
at the bottom is declaration against
property and well-ordered governments
Recently there was held in Philadel.
phia a convention of representatives OF
the building and loan associations of the
United States. The object of these as
sociations, as it is well known, is to
enable persons Of moderate means, by
combining their capital. to secure for
themselves homes under conditions
watch encourage thrift and enterprise.
Altogether there are in the country
about 5000 of these associations, having
in all a total membership of l,745.000
persons, and assets amounting to $780,.
100000. 1t is not surprising that an in
terest of such magnitude should con-
template with alarm the proposition OF
the democratic platform In reference to
free and unlimited silver coinage.
Every dollar Of Investment held by
these associations represents 100 cents
measured by the gold standard, but
with the adoption of silver coinage at
the ratio of sixteen to one nearly one
half of this vast total would be wiped
out. The convention in Philadelphia.
In view of all the facts in the case, de-
clared most unqualifledly in favor Of
the maintenance of the present stand
ard of value as essential to the protec.
ton of the interest of shareholders
patriotism demands" they say, "that
the dollar bearing the mint-mark Of
the United States shall be equal to the
dollar of the most advanced nation,
and entitled TO full faith and credit
all over the world, and to that end 1t
must be maintained free from all sus-
picion OF debasement or reputation"
1t would seem that SO obvious PROPOSE
ton ought to command the assent of
every enlightened mind. 1t is an amaz-
ing thing that IL should be possible for
great party In these last days of the
nineteenth century to affirm to the con-
trary.-Leslie's Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10

The jury on the inquest of the death Of
the three men killed at Eau Claire in the
hearing testimony, returned verdict
TO the effect that il was unable to fix
the responsibility for the accident, but
regarded the methods employed to de
molish the building as hazardous in the
extreme.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10

Separate the whites of eight eggs
from the yolhs. setting the latter away
in a cool place. Add the grated r.nd
and juice of two large oranges 10 the
whites and after beating well ada one.
half pint of water and set away for an
hour. Then beat yolks of eggs, ade
them with one cuPful of sugar to the
mixture of whites, grange aud water;
strain into a pitcher and set in basin
Of boiling water. Let il boil rapidly.
stirring the mixture meanwhile until il
becomes thick as heavy cream. Allow
the custard TO cool, pour into glass cups
and set away TO ges cold.-St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
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500 Truck Farms in virginia.

September list and 18Th and October and
20 Home Seekers Excursion tickets viii be
sold from points in the west and northwest
over the Big Four Route and Chesapeake
and Ohio Ry. to ' irginia at one fare plus
- for the round trip Those who have =
vestigated the state are of one opinion, that
Virginia is the best state in the Union to
day for farmers. Situated at the doors OF
the great eastern markets with cheap
transportation and a perfect climate II has
advantages that cannot be overcome. Small
farms may be had for SO per acre and up
ward according 20 location and improve
ments For descriptive pamphlet of Nir'
GINA, list of desirable farms and excursion
rates address U. l.. TRUrTT, n. w. +. n, g.
& O., Big Four Route, pa CLARK s., Chicago
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10
Death Drove out the Race.

John Holmes, a well-known horseman
of the western circuit, drove Pewabio
under the wire dead man at the trot-
ting meeting in Green Bay. In the 2:lG
trot Holmes held Pewabic first n within
100 feet of the finish. Then his head fell
forward, the lines slackened, and when
the horse had stopped, after passing
the judges stand, Holmes was dead.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10
NOVEL GRADE LEVEL.
IL Helps I'm Laying Out bitches and 9th
err Farm Operations,

cr Farm Operations.
An old farmer in Utah has discovered
a novel grade level which ne uses in lay
ing out bitches and in ascertaining the
fall of streams. The continuance con,
sists of a perpendicular staff made like
that for surveyors instrument. On the
staff is placed four-inch board about
three feet in length. In either end oil
the board is fastened a small bottle
partly filed with water. When the fall
Of stream or the slope of a field is tc
be ascertained, the level is set up at q
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10
said To Re In Cnha.

There is a rumor in Polish circles in
Milwaukee that Maj. Edward /.
Sluqecki, who disappeared suddenly
some weeks ago. is in Cuba shouting
for Cuba libre and assisting the Cubans
in making il interesting for the Span
iards. 1t was said first that the major
had gone 10 Carlsbad 10 take the waters
Now comes the rumor of the Cuban en-
terprise. Thus far 10 persons are said
to have put in an appearance who are
financially interested in Slupecki. the
total reaching $1,000. in sums of $50 to
$500.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10

VERY low rates will be made by the Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas Railway for ex-
cursions OF AugustlSth, September LIST, 18th
and 29th, 10 the south, for Homeseekers
and Harvesters. For particulars apply TO the
nearest local Agent, or address JAMES BAR
SER, Gen Pass. q Tkt. Agt., st. Louis, Mo
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10
Needed Time To Reflect.

The marriage of Miss Stella Timm
and Frank Mitchell, of Kenosha. which
was solemnized by Rev. ID. b. Cheney,
of Racine. nearly two. months ago. has
been annulled by Judge Fish. The par
ties to the contract were between the
ages of Is and 16 years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10
ABANDONING HOPE.

What the Electoral Votes of the Diff
ferent states Show.
In order TO appreciate how the popo-
Gratis have narrowed the chances of Bry-
ans success by the practical eliminat ton
of "all east of Indiana and north of tine
Ohio river" from their campaign efforts
it is only necessary to enumerate the
eastern states, with their electoral
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10

ssrHEsEn said the poultry farmer, point
ing to a g 1up of energetic hens, "are Mac
duffs" = hat queer pame,n observed
the visitor, sswhy are they so calledl' BE
cause they always lay on"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10

SPOKE HIS MIND.
Grand Duke Vladimir Criticised In His
Own Presence.

Grand Duke Vladimir Criticised In His
Own Presence.
A refreshing story is told in the coll
umns of the Frankfort Gazette: Tbs
car intrusted Count Pahlan, liberal
minded man, with an inquiry into the
causes of the terrible disaster at Mos
cow on the occasion of the coronation,
and the count did not hesitate TO tell
his majesty, in the presence of Grand
Duke Vladimir, that he would have done
better not to put the superintendent OF
the coronation festivals into the hands
of the grand duke. This frank declara-
ton staggered the emperor. who asked
Count Pahlen to advance his reasons.
The count answered: The grand
dukes are In their right place in the
army and navy. but if they have to do
with purveyors and purveyanoe they
must be cheated" The Grand Duke
Vladimir protested against this, but
lsmilingly Count Pahlen reminded him
of his own bad experience In connec-
tion with the building of the memorial
church to Alexander II. In consequence
of this frank attitude of Count Pahlen.
the minister of justice was ordered TO
continue the inquiry. He succeeded In
clearing up the dark affair, but when
the investigation begun to take very
disagreeable turn 10 was determined 10
submit II not TO the ordinary court OF
Justice, but 10 the ministerial council
in other words. TO burke It.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10

"EMuE,- asked the teacher in natural his
tory, (which animal attaches himself TO
man the mostl" Emile latter some refiec-
tionl-"The leech, STRIP
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10

TOMMY lat hotell-"Why, mamma, see
what those people are 10 have for dinner
It's a spring bonnet" MOther-'No, il
isn't, my son. That's an English pheasant"
-Harper's Bazaar
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10

TOMMY GnquiringlyI-''M Mamma, is this
hair oil in this b0ttlel" Mamma Mercy,
mol That's glue" Tommy (nonchalantly)
THAT'S why Ican't get my hat OF. -
Golden News
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10

WHAT is the difference between the man
who cuts of the end of his nose and boy
who has just finished his taskl One les
sens his nose, and the other knows his les
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10

Fms stopped free and permanently cured.
No Cts after first days use OF DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Res.orer. Free 81 trial bottle
& tre2tise. DR.. KLgSE eS3 Arch st. Phila Pa.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10

AFTER physicians had given me up, 1 was
saved by Pisos Cure.-RALPH ERIEe. VIII
Transport, Pa, Nov. -, 1898.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10

On, lightning bug, how fair your fate,
What peaceful hours you pass;
You lavishly illuminate,
And get no bills for gas.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10
When Nature

Needs assistance il may be best to render it
promptly, but one should remember to use
even the most perfect remedies only when
needed The best and most simple and
gentle remedy is the Syrup of Figs, manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Com
pany.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10

Does anyone but popocrat or can
didate for Kankakee believe this prob
able Chicago Times-Herald.
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SMITHsoN-''Hello, Dobson, You are get
ting stout, aren't youl" Dobson-"Well
was getting stout; but since / bought my
wheel, have been falling off considerably
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10

EXPLOSIONS Of Coughing are stopped by
Hale Honey of HorehoEnd and Tar
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-10

Which Is the oldest, Miss Antiquity, old
Aunty Diluyan, Miss Ann Terror, Miss Ann
Cestor. Miss Ann Il. Mundane or Miss Ann
T. Cedentf
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Cheap Money and Wages.

A communication signed Common
Laborer," and printed in the New York
World, gives some figures that are in
teresting as showing the effect of the
money standard of wages and the re-
suit of declining prices in the chief
staples. due to cheapened and increased
production. The writer gives copy of
an account OF 1904, the era of cheap
II. Jney, from a general store in Maine,
in which a certain amount of flour,
cloth, sugar, pork, kerosene oil and a
suit Of clothes came TO sss, and Ii took
"A days of common labor at two dollars
per day to pay for it. In 1872 exactly
The same goods cost s41.so and took the
labor Of 80 days at SLIPS per day to pay
for II. In 1895 the same goods were
worth 5000, and at one dollar per day
the common laborer could buy the goods
with IS 7-1o days work. In other
words. he was able 10 get two and half
times as much for his labs- as in 1864.