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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
UnIucky for Each.

George, | know you will forgive
me-" said the beautiful girl, bowling her
head, "when you know the true reason
of my breaking our engagement so
soon. But when ! became engaged to
you. / forgot"
''What is it. Gladys?" he murmured.
sadly. "Be not afraid. Is ii that you
love another"
"No, indeed responded the girl, i'm
dignantly, her eyes flashing at him
through veil of tears. "But-you
know how superstitious l AMI forgot
that you would be exactly the thir-
teenth man I've been engaged to-
Spare Moments
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
Young Parents divorced.

A decree of divorce has been granted
by Judge Bailey in Eau Claire in the
case of Emil Ault against Alice Ault
on the ground of desertion. The hus-
band is 81 years of age, the wife but IS.
They were married four years ago,
when he was II and she IA, and three
children have been born to them. Mr..
Ault. it appeared from the evidence,
went to Europe and was gone for some
time, and on his return he found his
spouse mad decided not TO live with him
longer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
Lived More Than . Century.

Bernhardt McQuinlan died at his
home in the town of Caledonia. Rela-
tives who went to Racine TO make ar
rangements for his interment stated
that he was the oldest man in Wiscon-
sin, giving his age at 100 years and seven
months. He was man of remarkable
memory, and could relate with great
accuracy incidents tnat happened rs
and so years ago. A wife over so years
old and two daughters survive him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
The Faults and FolIies of tn, Age

Are numerous, but of the latter none is
more ridiculous than the prOmiscuous and
random use of laxative pills and her dras-
tic cathartics. These wrench, convulse and
weaken both the stomach and the bowels.
If Eostetter's Stomach Bitters lie used in-
stead of these no-remelies, the result is ac-
compiished without pain and With great
benefit TO the bowels, tie stomach ard the
liver. Use this remedy when constipation
is manifested, and thereby prevent it from
becoming chronic.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS.
Treaties Made by Uncle Sam with
Foreign Countries.
The Negotiations Preceding the Rough
Draft Are Ceremonious and Long
MINDED. Very Often Consum-
Ing Many Years.
Especial Washington letter.

The newspapers have been filed with
speculations and inquiries concerning
the treaty obligations existing between
this country and Spain which stand in
the way of the recognition of the bel
ligerent rights of the insurgents. I'm
doubtedly the majority of our people
have earnestly sympathized with the
patriots there, and have desired this
government to interfere in the interest
of humanity and of patriotism.
President Cleveland has strictly OBJ
served the international law in such
cases, and has also complied with the
treaty agreements between the two
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
Entire Family Killed.

by the explosion of a can of kero-
sene oil William Altenbach and his wife
and three-months-oldb baby were burned
tosdeath in Milwaukee. In order to
hurry the fire that was to cook his din
ner Altenbach started to pour portion
of the contents of kerosene can into
the stove. An explosion followed, with
the result stated.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
Betraved bv HIs Pension.

Perry Richardson was arrested in the
town of Kendall, charged with the muir
der of a man named Wilde at Portage
20 years ago. Richardson had lived
under an assumed name ever since the
alleged crime, but he recently applied
for and was granted pension on his
former name. This gave the clew to
the Portage officials.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
yafrabfes.

Witherby-Thats a nice little safe
you have for your home, old man. |
suppose that is for your wife's use.
Plankington-Not much. She hasn't
even the combination.
Witherby-You must keep some
thing very valuable 10 it, not even to let
your wife know the combination of IL.
Plankington-You bet ! do. keep
all my collar-buttons and shoestrings
in that safe.-Demorest's Magazine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
A Small Hurricane.

A small hurricane passed down the
river at Appleton, doing much damage
to manufacturing plants on the water
power and flats. The roofs of the Ra-
vene, Vulcan and Tioga paper mills, At
las pulp mill, old Woolf mill and Val
ley iron works were damaged. The
brick walls of the brewery were blown
down and windows blown out at Column
bia hall. The damage will reach sew
eral thousand dollars. The storm fol-
lowed the river valley and did little
damage on high land, where most of
Appleton lies.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
IA n.an.. 70 w.rA

Persons y no buy 40 acres OF land at from
Is 70 IS an acre will be given work at 81. 30
day GO as 70 provide the necessaries Of life.
Land IS located in Mason county. Washing
ton, and viii produce fruits and all staple
crops. Land also for sale at low prices and
easy terms on WILDLY Island, Washington.
One free railway ticket 20 each purchaser
OF 70 acres. Address = Z. Workman,
Grand Central Hotel, st. Paul, MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
Seeking Freedom.

"What we have been striving for all
these long years is absolute freedom OF
movement" said the new woman, land
II is because of that that boomers ap,
peal to us forcefully."
"on that theory" put in the bald.
headed man, quietly. cit makes me blush
to think what your costume will be in
I9lO."-Chicago Post.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
sr.-x OF ONO. CRY OF ToLEpo. !

FRANK ]. CHENEY makes oath that he Is the
senior partner of the firm of F. j. CHENEY
s Co, doing business in the City of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said
arm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED Doll
LARS for each and every case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use of Halls
CArARRH CURE FRANK J CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of Deem Der, A ID. 1850.
A. w. GLEASON,
iskALl Notdrg Psblic.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system Send for testimonials,
free. FL CHENEY & Co, Toledo, D.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

"Ah, good morningl" said the early
bird to the worm. Looking for job?"
That's what. Anything l can 40
for yol?"
"Yes, you'll about I'LL the bill, I
think."-Bay City Chat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

AN Aherdonian, who, making a morning
call, was a led if he ''wud taxi = dram.'
soberly declined. "'Twas too alrly the
day." he said; s.besides, I've had gill al
ready. Town and Country Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

"What does he mean by an appreciat-
ed dollar?" asked Weary Watkins, as the
free-silver advocate was holding forth.
More'n l know" answered Hungry
Higgins. Fur as that goes I'd APP
preciate a nickel if git holt of it,
Indianapolis Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
Considerable.

He (pIayfully)-How old are you,
Miss Browne?
She-I cannot tell lie. l.
"Oh, IL that's the case, will not take
a mean advantage of you. withdraw
the question. Cincinnati Enquirer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

Mrs. Farmer--Why 90 you walk the
roads in this aimless manner year In
and year out7
Weary Watkins-Because I amt got
no bicycle.-Indianapolis Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

Soak one-half box of gelatine in one
Supful of cold water for one hour. Add
one cupful Of boiling water, two cupfuls
OF cider. one cupful and half of sugar.
the juice ard peel of one lemon, and a
few pieces of stick cinnamon. Let IL
stand over the fire in > granitewaTe
saucepan until the sugar is dissolved.
strain through a cloth into porcelain
mold and set away to harden. Wine
may be used instead Of cider.-Good
Housekeeping.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
CINCINNATI FLYER.
,fonon Route 8 q. II. & d

The Monon has put on fast flyer for In
dianapolis aud Cincinnati in connection
with the G. II. & ID. The train leaves Chi
cago, Dearborn Station. at IL 80 A. NJ,
reaches Indianapolis at 4 80 and Cincinnati
at Z As p. NJ, thus making the run. Chicago
TO Indianapolis, in four hours ami forty
seven minutes, and Cincinnati in seven
hours and fifty-five minutes. This is the
fastest time made between Chicago and In
dianapolIs and Cincinnati by any line. The
s'Cincinnati Flyer" is equipped with elegant
day coaches, the Monon celebrated high
backed seats. parlor car and dining car.
City Ticket Office, 2232 CLARK St, Chicago Ill.
DE BATs-"How do you pronounce the
word .oleomargarinc 4" Hotel Waiter-'I
pronounce 1t butter, or I'd lose my job
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
| at Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life


II Won want 20 quit tobacco using easily
and forever, be made well, strong magnetic,
full of new life and vigor, take No-To-B ae,
the wonder-worker that makes weak men
strong. Many gain ten pounds In ten days.
Over 400, 600 cured. Buy No-To-Bac from
your own druggist, who viii guarantee a
cure. Booklet aud sample mailed free. Ad.
Sterling Rem edy Co., Chicago New York.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

ALIcE-'I heard something about you,
to-day" Maud-.'Yes; this new lining
they are using in dresses makes a frightful
noise, doesn't itl"--Yonkers Statesman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

He Was FoRaIvEN.-She -"You forget
myself in your presenceF-Yankee Blade.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

oHave you good cooki" "She's very
good: goes to church four times a week.
She can't cook, though. "-Tid-Bits.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

In 929. during the reign of Athel-
stan. a crown was made for that SOW
treign very similar to the coronet now
worn by English earls-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

JusT try a i0e box of Cascarets. the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

one that cannot possibly be of any use TO a
woman after she has married.-Atchison
Glohe
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

ALL busy people finally get so that they
hate those who are lazy.-Atchison Globe
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

ssWE had a very interesting event-or
rather a pair of 'em-at our house this
morning = Caesar Not twinsl'i mo:
our boy put on his first trousers."-Rose-
aaf
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

CAscARETs stimulate liver, kidneys and
bow els. Never sicken, weaken or grippe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

The word nics originally meant ig.
norant or foolish
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
Curious Electrical Fires.

Several fires of queer origin are de-
tailed below from the quarterly report Of
the Electrical Bureau of the National
Board Of Fire underwriters, all attrib-
uted to electricity.
A plush curtain in a theater, on being
hoisted, came in contact with a thirty
two candle-poWer incandescent lamp
The common size is sixteen candle-power
The heat from the lamp ignited the cur
tain, but the fire was discovered, with
no loss, except the curtain.
A stage hand was ordered to turn out
an incandescent lamp, and, not knowing
how to do it. instead CT turning the
switch he wrapped a damp towel around
the lamp. Some time afterward the
towel was discovered smouldering.
A porta BILE incandescent lamp was al
lowed to remain lighted lying on a mat
tress. The heat from the lamp ignited
the cloth and excelsior of the mattress,
and the fire spread through basement
and store.
An electric pressing iron was allowed
to stand with the current turned on.
The heated iron after a time set fire to
the table, and the flames communicated
to the surrounding combustible material
wagon loaded with gasoline colided
with an electric car. The wagon was
demolished and the oil flooded the street.
The accident attracted the attention of
a motorman of another car, who ran his
car up to the scene. Seeing the oil run
ming Wnder his car, he turned on the cur
rent to get away. A spark from the
wheel Immediately ignited the gasoline
fumes, and instantly the street was
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
A PEANUT MONOPOLY.
A Company Formed to Corner the Pred.

A Company Formed to Corner the Pred
uct.
The peanut has risen from insignif-
canoe to dignity. 1t threatens to be-
come one of the staple products of the
country.
A company has now been formed by
some of the leading capitalists of Pitts
burg to control the peanut market, says
the New York Journal. This company,
which will be known as the American
Food and Oil company and has capital
of 100000, will open headquarters at
Norfolk, Va, the center of the peanut
industry.
The manufacture of food products and
oil out of the peanut is practically, al
experiment in this country, although it
has been one of the great industries of
France and especially of Marseilles for
many years. Those interested in the
present undertaking are confident of sue
cess, because of the superiority of the
product over other oils and meals, and
also because in America there is Cnllm-
tied room for the development of the
peanut-raising industry in the Southern
states.
The recent statement of Edward At
kinson of Boston, the political economist
and statistician, that within a few years
the peanut crop will be one of the prime
staples of the South. was no doubt sur
prise to many. But statistics bear the
statement out, and it is proved that the
industry is constantly growing.
The peanut oil is said to be SO like
olive oil that only the chemist or the
expert can detect the difference. Its
flavor is pleasant and bland. and it may,
on account of it's purity, eventually sup
plant olive oil in all culinary uses for
the table.
The refined forms of the oil are used as
the basis for all pure toilet soaps which
are manufactured in France. The crude
oil is an excellent lubricant, being equal
to sperm oil, besides being nonoxidizing
and free from gum. Its keeping qualities,
are superior to cottonseed oil.
Other uses to which the peanut oil is
put are for slab dressing by confection-
ers and wooden manufa cturers, and in
the molds of plug tobacco manufa ctur-
ers. The kernel or heshy part of the
nut, in its properties as a food, closely
resembles the SOFA bean, which is used
by the armies of foreign countries as
ration, and has much higher nourishing
value. 1t can be manufa ctured into all
sorts of cakes, biscuits, breads, soups,
griddle-cakes, etc. and is well suited to
persons with impaired digestive organs.
The residue of the nut-that is the
SHELLS said to make food for livestock
that is much more nourshing than bran
nut is wasted, but all is turned to profit.
The statement that Marseilles imports
yearly $5,OO0,O00 worth Of peanuts from
Africa and India gives some idea of
the magnitude of this industry that
America is so well suited to foster. No
country in the world is better adapted to
the raising Of peanuts than the South At
lantic states The crops have been
steadily increasing during recent years,
and a great development is looked for
in the immediate future
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
Phosnhor Rronze.

Phosphor bronze has long taken its
place in the Industrial world, and now
the English manufacturers Of this prod
uct report an alloy of it, termed melloid,
which is malleable phosphor bronze,
having the property of being forgeable
at red heat like steel. 1t is made of
other metal whatever. It's resistance to
corrosion is stated to be complete while
the tensile strength is as high as that of
mill steel These qualities render mel
loid of the greatest value for tropical
climates, and wherever a combination of
great strength with maximum resistance
to corrosion is required, as, for instance,
in boiler stays, freboxes, boiler tubes,
condenser tubes, condenser plates,
pump and piston rods. bolts and nuts
exposed to moisture, etc. 1t has maxi
mum strength of 2S.8 tons per square
inch when cold
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
Where Ships Knees Come From.

A man who hunts through the Maine
forests at nearly all seasons of the year
is the ship-knee. expert. Since the de-
cline Of shipbuiding in this country, and
the introduction of iron and steel vessels,
the demand for ship-knees has dwindled
considerably, but there are enough used
in the shipyards along the coast to Keep
several hundred men busy hunting for
ship-knees Very few trees will yield
the proper timber for this work, and ex-
perts are constantly tramping through
the Maine woods to mark trees that will
answer the demands of the trade. When
q good hackmatack or white oak suit
able for the shipbuilding trade is found,
the expert either marks the tree or cuts
it down Immediately. The knees are
cut and seasoned and shipped to the
coast roughly hewn out, but for large
ones the experts receive enough to make
any amount of trouble in securing them
profitable The cypress knees of the
South Atlantic states have in recent
years injured the business of the Maine
men, but the demand for knees suitable
for yachts and small coasting vessels is
such that the experts are never at a loss
to sell their seasons products, even
though sometimes at relatively small fig
ures.-Correspondent New York Evening
Post.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
MACMONNIEs' FINGERNAILs.
Made Animals Out of Clay, Chewing |
Gum and Dough.

Made Animals Out of Clay, Chewing
Gum and Dough.
Boston's rejection of Macmonnies'
statue of a Bacchante has brought that
clever young sculptor once more before
the public eye. Brooklyn will accept
what Boston rejects. His early works
are in this city, and his masterpieces
should join them.
Since childhood Macmonnies has been
Interested in art. AS a baby picture
books were his chief amusement. In
boyhood he preferred visits to art gal
leries to ball games.
Many of his relatives in Brooklyn have
in their possession specimens OF his
early work. His mother has the most
valuable, because it is among. the hrst
This is a statue of Barnum's famous
white elephant. Macmonnies saw the
parade of the Greatest Show on Earth,
which included the elephant. Alter the
procession he hurried home and modelled
out of clay an image of the animal.
AS it is not easy to get clay and tools,
the boy made the pantry his playroom.
Here he made with the dough a wonder
full family of animals and men. His
playmates were the recipients Of his
work. Mrs. Macmonnies grew famous
as a cook.
When the pantry failed him he used
chewing gum. This he bought in guam
tity. His pennies were invested in gum.
His aunt has a lifelike statue of Gen.
Washington standing beside his horse.
The finish and beauty of this little piece
of work are remarkable when the age
of the artist and the difficulties under
which he labored are considered.
While working in wax he used his fin
gernails for tools. He could not get the
implements he needed so he cultivated
nails that would have been a credit to a
mandarin. This habit did not suit his
mothers idea of cleanliness. The big
gest rows in the Macmonnies household
were on when Fred had to trim his nails.
His mother had to take the law into her
own hands at times and use the scissors.
With the aid of his nails he made
groups in wax. His tracings of foliage
and the outlines of his fingers foretell the
strength and harmony of his later
works. While his fngernails were
growing he used old nails, hairpins and
knives in his modelling.
After he became a pupil of Augustus
st. Gaudens he made a plaster bust of
his father which is considered remark
able resemblance. His father was
man of striking appearance. This bust
and portrait of him painted by Mac
monies are among his mothers most
valuable possessions.
Macmonnies is famous as, sculptor,
but his work with a paint and brush
would have brought him recognition. He
never took lessons in mixing colors or in
painting. AS a boy and young man he
was always busy, either with his brush
or his modelling tools. Now, when fame
has come to him, he plays a little after
his work hours.-NeW York Press
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-07
ICE CREAM FOR OCEAN voYAGERS
The Big Steamers Take it from New YORK
for the Round "Trip.

The Big Steamers Take it from New York
for the Round "Trip.
All the ocean steamers leaving New
York city for Europe and for the South
ern and West Indian ports are supplied
there with icecream, not only for then
outward, but for their return voyages as
well. New York has a monopoly of
this trade, and it is chiefly confined to
two, or, at least, three companies. The
cream, which is to travel thousands of
miles before being used, is made in pre-
cisely the same way as that for the do
nestle trade, and there is practically no
difference in it's taste after weeks of
freezing.
All steamers have "cold ROOM in the
hold, in which is placed a huge refriger-
ator, made especially for the purpose Of
holding icecream. 1t consists of a
square wooden box, very heavily built,
and lined with zinc. Within this is a
square receptacle for the icecream, much
smaller than the inside of the box, SO as
to allow plenty of space for ice all around
it. The icecream is brought down to the
steamer in large tubs, each containing
forty quarts, put up in the usual oblong
quart bricks.
The tubs are taken aboard the vessel
and unloaded below. One by one the
quart bricks are packed snugly in the re-
frigerator. These cans, as they may
y
as is used, for instance, on the steamer
New York, containing about $50 quarts:
Previous to the filling solid mass of
cracked ice has been packed into the
space between the sides of the can and
the box walls. The employees of the ice
cream company direct the ships hands as
to the proper replenishment of this ice
and salt, a process which must be gone
through each day. The temperature Of
the cream is kept in the neighborhood
of zero all the time. When needed fol
the table. the bricks are taken out
through small door in the top of the
box, that there may be as little exposure
as possible to the comparatively warm
outside air.
Although the icecream thus shipped is
in almost every case meant only for use
aboard the steamer, there is at least one
company in this city which has GUS
toners in the West Indies, and thus
actually exports it's wares, in the COM
mon meaning of the word. The trade is
small as yet, and was brought about en-
tirely through the steamship companies
New York Tribune.