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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27

house. The summer air was hot, and,
as il was near midday. Schell stopped
for a moment to rest and glance at the
sun. He was beginning TO feel that din
ner time could not be far distant. and
he glanced towards the house to see If
he could rot discern his wife coming
forth to give the welcome summons on
the conch she'll.
Yes. there she was now; and he
dropped his scythe and prepared to
call his boys to dinner. But suddenly
he stopped and gazed in surprise at his
wife She had no conch shell, and was
running at The top of her speed. wav-
ing her sunbOnnet in her hand and call
ing in her lOudest tones. Soon she was
near enough for him TO hear her warn
Ing words: Mcdonald is coming. The
woods are fun oS Indians and Tories"
He looked in the direction in which she
po. nted. and there, on the farther side
81 the settlement. he could see Mellon
AID and his band running towards the
blockhouse. They were a little farther
from il than Schell and his boys. and in
"a moment the German and his sons
were following Mrs. Schell who had
turned and started for the fort.
What a race Il was. The Indians as
soon as they perceived that their pres
ence was known sent forth their blood
curdIing wells. and tried to increase
their speed. But he flying Dutchman"
needed no further encouragement, for
IL was race for life. On and on they
ran with painting breath. and putting
forth all their sthenCth Suddenly one
OF the younger boys, who was close he
hind his father. stumbled and fell.
Schen grOaned. he stopped for a mo-
ment TO assist his son. and then the mad
race was renewed. Mrs. Schell had TT
rived at the fort. and was standing 10y
the open door ready 10 close il the mo-
ment they arrived. Swift as was their
pace. that OF the Indians was swifter;
but never faltering for moment she
sturdy men swept on. Soon the father
had gained the door and turned about
TO see how il Jared with is sons. Two
joined him in a moment, and soon sour
more were with him. Run. boysl
RCu!" he shouted TO he two who had
been fartherest from the fort wh"r the
alarm was sounded; but he was too late.
A band of the Indians had intercepted
their fiight and were between them and
the blOckhOuse. Almost in less time
thar il takes 10 record il. both boys
were prisoners, bound hand and Il OF,
and the yelling band started on. The
door was quickly closed almost in the
faces OF the Tories. and the little garri-
son prepared to defend the place.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27
TORNADOES AND CYCLONES.
willis l. Moore, Chief of the weathe
Bureau, Describes Them.

Wills t- Moore, tb1ef OF the Weathe
Bureau. Describes Them.
Willis L. Moore, chief of the weather
bureau, makes a marked distinction be-
tween tornadoes and cyclones. lie de-
scribes the tornado as a sudden out
burst of wind in m otherwise quiet, sui
try atmosphere. IL is ushered in by a
loud. indescribable roar, similar to a
continuous roll of thunder. It's path is
very narrow-seldom more than 200 feet
wide at greatest destruction. 1t moves,
generally, from southwest TO northeast,
and rarely extends more than 20 miles.
Ii very often rises in the air, 10 descend
again at point few miles ahead. 1t is
always accompanied by thunderstorms,
with often a bright glow in the cloud,
this cloud having usually "a funnel shape.
which appears to be whirling. though
some observers have described its APP
pearance like that of huge ball rolling
forward. A tornado may be considered
as the result of an extreme develop
ment of conditions which otherwise
produce thunderstorms.
A cyclone, on the other hand, is a
very broad storm, oftentimes 1000
miles in diameter, and some times can
be followed half around the world. The
winds circulate about il from right to
left, or the way one turns clock hands
backward Tin the southern hemisphere
this motion is reyersed). The air pres
sure always falls as one approaches the
center, where, at sea, there is porten-
tious calm. with clear sky visible at
times. The cyclone winds often rise TO
hurricane force, but are not to he COM
pared with the extreme violence Of the
tornado, before which the most solid
structures are RACED.
The French term trombe or tourbil-
Ion describes almost exactly the lorna
do, which term was first applied to Sc
we're squalls, with funnel-shaped clouds.
experienced on the west coast OF Africa,
and which, to this day, inspire the ut
most fear in the minds of the natives
Chicago Post.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27

Dallas merchant has a clerk who is
a very valua ole man, and whom he could
not very well replace. The clerk under
stands that. and is continually asking
for raise. The last time his employer
said:
''You say YOU can't live on SOS a week ?
All right: TT raise your salary to $50.
VIII that do?"
NO. IL won't do. Now that my salary
is raised to $50. am going 10 get mar
rfed. and I'll need more. Texas Sitter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27

did you dawtaw Cicely appeah at de
graduatin' exumcises, Mis- Johnsing ?''
"Sartn shuah. she did. Mis- Peabody.
She done wore der pootiest dress in de
whole class, you heah me. All pure
white an made out O. one of oil missis'
lnce curtains dat she can't mend no mo-
And her ha'r was frizzed an tied wifi
tIssher paper bows. an she he'd on white
slippers dat done belong to OIL Aunt
Jimmie Jimson when she was girl, an
Ler essay-on 'Stahs Brung Out de
Night"-was all rolled up beautiful an
tied round wifi one of Miss Dosia Lar
kris best blue satin gartahs. Yes'm.
Cicely jes' looked gran'!"-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27

Great power and much cunning are hts
cruel equipments.
There is none like him on the earth
and II the world were full of devils. ready
10 devour US.
We are by no means much afraid. for finally
we must overcome
The prince Of this world. however badly
he MAJ behave.
lie cannot injure US. and the reason is, be-
cause he is our Judge.
little word can lay him low"
This was more than the desperate
enemy could endure. To have their
leader a prisoner was bad enough, but
TO be tainted by the feeble garrison
was worse. Suddenly, five of them ran
and thrust their guns together through
one of the port holes. But the resolute
woman was ready for them. and seiz.
ing an ak she dealt the protruding gun
barrels such heavy blows that they
were rendered useless in a moment. A
sharp fire from Schell and the boys,
at the same time. drove the assailants
back.
All the summer afternoon the des-
perate attack was kept up. until the
sun was sinking low in the west. Some
thin- must be done, for if the Indians
remained through the night, no one
knew what they might do under the
cover of the darkness. Eleven had heen
killed and six wounded, but they still
far outnumbered the defenders, who
were rs yet all unframed. As the dusk
crept on, suddenly Schell ran to the
upper story and. calling out in tones
loud enough 20 be heard by the enemy,
shouted to his wife: There comes
Can't. Small with a band of men from
Fort Dayton," \ silence fell over all
al the words. unbroken until few
moments later, when Schell shouted;
That's right. Capt. Small. March your
men around upon this side of the house.
Capt. Getman, you had better wheel
your men off TO the left, and come upon
that side
The ruse was effective. s-I the BE-
siegers, without waiting - see whether
Schell spoke truly OF not. broke and
fled for the woods, and the attack on
Schell's Bush was over.
The next day the merciful German
carried the wounded Mcdonald 10 Fort
Dayton. where his leg was amputated;
but the suffering man was not able 20
endure the operation. and died within a
few hours. Schell's two sons were car
ried captive into Canada. and after the
war :hey returned TO their lone, and
reported that nine of the wounded en-
envy had died on the journey.
1t Is said that the Sanscrit Ian.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27
British ship. and seamen.

The vessels built in Great Britain in
1895 were of rather less tonnage and
rather fewer in number than an 1899.
but large proportion continue TO be
built of steel. or nearly 100000 tons out
of $4,000. And, on the other hand. the
number of foreign seamen in the mar-
camille marine steadily grows. there be-
ing in 1895 1sO,O74 British TO 1885 for
eign, as against 1929 and 3I.O5O. in
1894 and 1s6.62s and 29,S4s in 1s93.-
Chsoa 1o Inter Ocean
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27
Litter in Poultry Houses.

The cheapest material for making the
hens lay is litter. A large poultry house
with ample room on the floor. and with
plentiful supply of leaves or cut straw,
will be more acceptable TO the hens than
anything else. Litter is valuable, be-
cause it makes the hens lay, and It
makes the hens lay because ii gives
them an opportunity to work, and thus
accelerates the circulation of the blood,
promotinr warmth and increasing the
appetite. All the food that may be
given will not 7 remote egg production
If the hens are kept in idleness and
given no opportunity to scratch and en-
joy themse YES.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27

The voracity Of the eagle and similsr
birds Of prey Is well known. but the
contents of nest which was recently
discovered in the Alps by Swiss hunter
shows the following remarkable variety
in the daily menu: A hare. 81 channels
feet, four pigeons feet. 30 pheasants'
feet, IL heads of fowls. IS heads OF
grouse and the remains of number of
rah bits, marmots and squirrels-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27

Aunt Cleo-Howde, Mistah Ebony. Is
youah son doin' we'll nov?
Mistah Ebony-He am doin' fine,
Mime. Cleo: he am de entry clerk at de
fashion hotel.
Entry clerk, What's that?"
"He tends doah at the front entry
n Y. Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27

When the stomach dishop RS the drafts
made upon IL by the rest of ne system, 1t 10
necessarily because It's fund of strength Is
very low. Toned with Host stter's Stomach
Bitters. IL soon begins 10 pay ont vigor In
the shape of pure, rich bioSd, containing
the elements OF muscle, bone and brain. As
a sequence of the new vigor afforded tbs
stom ach, the bowels per 4orm then functions
regul srlv. ard The liver works like clock
work. Malaria has no effect upon systeni
thus reinforced
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27

VERY low rates viii be made by the Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas Railway for ex-
cursions of AugustlSth September Ist 18th
and 29th, to the south, for Homeseekers
and Harvesters. For particulars apply 10 the
nearest local Agent, or address JAMES BAR
KER, Gen. Pass. 4 Tkt. Agt., st. Louis, Mo.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27
A Pertinent Query.

County Clerk Curry, Jackson Martin
Harry Piper and Al Evans were stand
ing on Kearney street when n tramp
approached them and asked:
Gentlemen. can't $bu help poor la
boring man who is ont of work2"
Not to-day" replied Curry, who
didn't like the looks of the man.
I'm an honest man who would work
IL could find anything to do" pleaded
the beggar.
"Can't help it,"
"Why can't you do little for meP"
1--WE have no change"
"Mne of yers?"
mo, none"
do understand yer to say that none
of yers has cent?"
"Yes, that's what I said"
"Den why in the dickens don't yer go
20 work ?"-San Francisco Post.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27
When travelling,

Whether on pleasure bent. or business, take
on every trip bottle of Syrup of Figs. as IL
acts most pleasantly and effectually on the
kidneys, liver, and bowels. preventing fe-
vers, headaches, and other forms of sick
ness. For sale in 50 cent and g. bottles by
| all leading druggists. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Company only.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27
Ceremony at Marlborough.

At Marlborough house there is moro
ceremony, socially speaking. than at
SandringhaIn. A number OF servants
herald your arrival or departure. and
there ere usually two servants stand
ing outside your room door when you
are staying In the house. and a man
behind the chair of every guest at meal
time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27
Hos flesh In Belgium.

As q result of the existence of cattle
trust In Belgium the humber classes OF
the population there are forced to pur'
chase horsefesh as a substitute for beef
The Antwerp correspondent of Lon
don Journal says that for some time
past the importation of cattle into
Belgium from the United States and
Canada "has been prohibited owing q
the detection, alleged or real, OF
single case OF pleuro-pneumonia."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27
TWO POULTRY COOPs.
Faults in Construction Described and Ex-
planned by Cut.

planned Dy Gut.
The first Gig. u shows how not to
make a coop. 1t has two faults. The
front is open to top, whereas it should
have a shield of solid boards one-third
of the way down to keep out the wind
and rain. II this shield was made In
the form of projecting hood IL would
be still better. The other fault is that
the floor projects outside of coop.
Rain Will fall on this and run down the
roof and sides and surely find it's way
inside and thus keep the floor damp.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27
EquaI Offenders.

Little Clarence-Pa?
Mr.. Callipers-Well?
Little Clarence-Which is the more
abominable. pa, the man who knows il
all or the man who has always heard it
before Truth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27
A Friend of Theirs.

"Of course I'm a friend of the work
ing man." said the aspiring politician.
"Then why don't you work occasional
ly &C. asked one of his auditors.
"0h. that's simple enough. / don'-
wish to crowd some more deserving man
out of a job. Philadelphia Nor i
American
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27
A Narrow Escape.

st hadn't heard that you'd been Ill,
Smithson."
Have though; been pretty close TO
Deaths door,"
"Is that so?''
"Yes, two doctors in the house at the
same time Bay City Chat
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27
Wheels In the skx,

Little Freddie watched the stars as
they came out, one by one.
Look. mamma" he cried "the angels
are lighting their bicycle lamps."-N.
Y. Mercury. :
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27

CRUMMER-"NOthin impresses me more
than the littleness of greatness" Gilleland
THE greatness of littleness impresses me
more. Nothing can be more profound than
the observations of unimportanI men,
Truth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27

"HE saw good deal Of her" ayes, she
was often thrown in mis- company" The
wheel. indeed, seemed destined 70 radically
modify IL not entirely subyert the confer
tons of society.-Detroit Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27
FARM AND GARDEN.
The HORSE NETTLE

Careful Work should Exterminats the
Weed in Two Seasons
This pest Of many q good meadow
farm is commonly found from Connec-
ticut south to Florida and west to Texas.
1t is very abundant in portions of the
prairie states, especially In Illinois and
Missouri, occurring not only In fields
and along Yoadsides but In the streets
OF cities and on vacant lots and too
often In cultivated fields, where IL does
great injury to crops. Its common
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27

TIE REAsoN.-Tommy- s'Say, mamma, d 0
they have money in heayenr' Mamma-"l
think not, dear. They have no financial
problem there.n Tommy-',Ahi Then
that's why it's heaven."-Tfuth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27

COULD not get along without Piso's Ours
for Consumption. railways cures.-MRs. K.
G. MoUIToN, Needham. Mass, Oct. %, "a.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27

The American hog is highly es-
teemed in Europe. Last year he went
there in the form of bacon TO the extent
of 452.53e,s76 pounds. valued al $751;
77e.2p3.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27

FRS stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DIR. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 50 trial bottle
4 treatise. DIR. KLINE, $50 Arch st. Phila Pa
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27

ACCORDING to the way some folks talk,
the only people who have ever been good
are dead.-Ram's Horn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27

A FAIR lady becomes still fairer By usir 6
Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills HAIR and Whisker Dye, 80 cents. ,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27

REMEMBER the serpent's head is 20 be
bruised, no matter how big or black it may
lOok.-Ram's Horn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27

WHEN a painter claims to use nothing hut
frstclass material, and yet mixes his paints
with I've and water, water lyer heis.-Texas
Sitter
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27

"WITH all thy faults, love thee still, "ss
the husband said TO his scolding wife.-J.
ID. F. w.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27
The English Language.

English is spoken by $4,000. 900 per-
sons in the British Isles. by probably
100000 or Go.ooo.ooO inhabitants of
the United States. by 1000 900 persons
In Canada. by 1900. 900 in Australia. by
s.7oo. 900 West Indians. and by 1000. 600
in India and other British colonies,
bringing the total OF ths English
speaking race TO over 100. 900. 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27

ssYoU can't keep a good man down." said
the proverb-loying boarder. "Not." said
the typewriter boarder, ''unless be has a
seat In the car. Then you can't get him
p"-Cincinnati Enquirer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27

The object of the floor is to secure dry
ness, and this construction promotes
the opposite condition every time, and
we know IL. The floor should always fit
inside of the walls of the coop.
The second (Iig2) illustrates con-
venient coop for common use. 1t may
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27

be made from 81 to "a inches deep. the
three sides of the triangular frame be-
ing Oh inches. The construction is
shown by the cut. and does not need de-
scription.-Fsrm Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27

II the hens have a good range there
will be less trouble from soft-shelisd
e9Gu
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27

1t is said that the Sanscrit Ian.
guage contains 16 vowels and 81 con-
sonants.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27
HE STEPPED BOLDLY FORTH.

Great power and much cunning are hi
cruel equipments.
There Is none Ike MIN on the earth
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-27
commencement Day In Darktown

Den WHY III inc uIcNehs 90 yer {
10 work ?"-San Francisco Post.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-15
BASE BALL ENTERTAINMENT.
A Fine Programme Arranged for the
Evening.

The arrangements for the base ball
entertainment to be given next Friday
evening are complete, and it now re-
mains for the public to show their ap-
probation Of the work of the team and
the efforts Of persons connected with
the entertainment to better the finan-
cial condition of the club.
The programme is one Of the best
that could possibly be arranged, SO that
people will have something to enjoy
without simply making a gift Of the
money. The entertainment Is one in
which all should be interested. Per-
haps our reputation depends somewhat
upon your attendance at the entertain
ment, for II the club should be Obliged
to give up the ghost, we would be dis
graced In base ball circles. Do your
duty now, citizens. If you can't go buy
q ticket anyhow.
The programme Is as follows: Garrick
club. one act from Lend Me Five Shil-
lings;" Carbondale Mandolin and Guitar
club, ten members; Imperial quartette
Messrs. Shepherd, Crane, Rowlson. Var.
rington; Crescent quartette, Messrs
Kirkwood, Boylan, Clifford and
O'Rourke; Mixed quartette, Mrs. Leon.
ard, Miss Miller, Messrs Shepherd and
Evans; duet. Miss Singer and Evans
reading. Mrs. DR.. Niles; reading. Miss
Voohees: colored quartette, of Scranton
C. p. OConnor, specialties; James Bat
tie, specialties; full Mozart band.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-15
pRICEBURG.

The game of base ball to have been
played last Thursday between the Nom
pareil, of this place, and the st. Thomas
College club, of Scranton, was post
poned.
The boiler room at the Johnson, NO.
l, colliery, is nearing completion.
The Prceburg Cornet band serenaded
many of our leading citizens on Thurs
day evening.
Mrs George Cosnic, of North Main
street, who has been seriously Ill for
the past week, is on the road to recov-
cry.
Mertie Hawk was a visitor in Scran-
ton yesterday.
Next Saturday our hose company
will hold the first picnic of the season
in the Father Mathew grove.
William +. Erbe was in Scranton yes
terday.
The school board will meet in special
session Monday evening.
1t appears the johnson Coal company
pay no attention to the condition Of the
sidewalk in front of their No. / prop
erty on Main street, so 1t would GER
tainly not be bad idea to compel them
to clean the culvert.
The school entertainment to be held
on next Tuesday evening at Smiths
music hall will be for the benefit Of the
school library. 1t is hoped that this
worthy cause will be literally patron
ized.
Fred. T. Friend, of Jermyn, was q
visitor In town yesterday.