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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24

away from France or En- heaving waves
o stormy sea. the youl g girl. happy
and thoughtless, danced IN the bright
light, careless of all but her joy
Two years had passed away The
general still gave brilliant fetes at his
elegant home, but the young girl who
had formerly turned all the heads was
seen there no more. The colonel of the
One Hundred and Twenty-third had
died suddenly just as ne was about to re-
ceiye his stars a mOnotonous life had
succeeded the gay one led by his wife
and daughter. All the brilliant officers
who had lowered around had disap-
Feared with the pleasures and gayety.
The new colonel also had wife and
daughter; these new rulers received all
the attention. while for the old ones was
reserved the distant bow in the streets,
then the sudden passing on.
The widow and her daughter ex-
changed bitter smile on these occa-
sions as they continued their walk.
They went into the park TO enjoy the
sunshine of fine autumn which gilded
the marble statues and the turning
They sat down, and, listening to the
military band seemed TO see CLEAN OF
their lost happiness. II seemed TO them
as if nothing had changed. and as il
they might hear behind them at any
moment the colonel's voice, saying:
Good afternoon, ladies; to-day the
Twenty-fourth is giving the concert;
its music does not equal ours"
But the shouts of children playing on
the grass near by was the only sound
they heard. The mother, signing. tried
to read the paper through glasses
dimmed with tears, while the daughter
cast a longing glance toward her former
admirer, who scarcely knew her now.
She was nearly IS, but her face, refined
by sorrow. was more beautiful than ever.
She was like a flower refreshed and puri-
fed By a storm. She had lost all that
made her so capricious and disquieting.
Grave and sweet, she seemed to be doing
penance for her past.
One day she saw a new face among
the officers who promenaded past, smOk.
ia.g, chatting and laughing. In a mo.
ment she was transported TO the gen
erals ballroom, and she saw again her
timid lover mOtionless in 4 corner, de-
vouring her with Lis eyes.
Mamma, there is the lieutenant"
He saw her, too, for he grew pale, and
with kept in hand came up TO her. The
widow hastily folded her paper. and
pointing to vacant chair, said, with
a kindly smile:
''Ah! is that you, lieutenant? What
long time since we have met. We
are truly glad to see you. But pardon
me, ! called voc lieutenant. but see you
have 4 third stripe on your sleeve"
Then. blushing, he related how at the
end of r six months campaign he had
been promoted to captaincy, after the
affair of Nam-Dimh. After that he had
been shut up IN Tuyon-Quan with his
commander. This terrible siege lasted
five weeks, and they had to constiatly
beat back the furious Chinese. whose
living waves dassed against the walls
of the ruined fortress ;. lie had been
wounded The last day IN 8 supreme eff
fort: then from afar, above the clamor
Of the yellow hOrdes. he had heard the
bugles of the French sounding de-
liverance. o, the JOY of that moment!
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24
The Garden South.

The South is destined 20 be, and is rapidly
becoming, the garden Of the United States.
Here lie is easier to live, the rigorous win
tiers do lot eat up the fruits of the toll of
summer, nor are the summers 50 trying as
many northern people have supposed. 81
used 10 live only half the year" said a
northern farmer recently settled in the
south, "and l used to work al the time
then. Now l work half the time and live
all the year through"
Home seekers excursion tickets VIII be
sold over the Monon Route 10 nearly all
points in the south at the rate Of one first
class fare Zone way; tickets good return
ing on any Tuesdey 81 Friday within 81
days from ds:e of sale. Liberia, stOp-overs
are allowed. These excursions start land
tickets are Sold Aug. Il. is aud 81; Sept. /,
IA, Is; Oct 5, 9, 70 and 20. Cal on any
agent of the Monon Route for further infor-
nation, or address FRANz j. REED, G. p.
A, Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24
THE CHINESE SCHOOLBCY.
He Must Study Long Hours Every Day In
the Year.


The Chinese school children have in
stilled into them at an early age habits
of hard. steady study, saysan exchange.
At the age of five boy begins his
schooling. At daylight he rises and.
after dressing as quickly as possible.
he starts breakfastless to school. He
is given task and after it is completed
be is allowed an hour for breakfast.
Again, later, he has an hour for lunch
con, but he is at his study nearly 12
hours day. seven days in the week.
All this time when he is not receiv-
ing his lessons he is studying aloud at
the top of his voice. He is under the
eye of his master both in school and on
his way to and from school. The lad
is taught rudimentary astronomy,
physics and natural history, but greater
stress is put upon writing and his lit
emry studies.
"a Thousand Letters" poem, is the
study that forms the backbone of his
literary education. In it are taught the
duties of children TO parents and all
such matters. Whatever the study nny
be-history, classics or science-every
lesson is learned and repeated word for
word
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24
RAILWAYS IN CHINA.
After Decades of Endeavor the Empire
In at Last to BE Omen.

Several railways are at last about to
be built in China, according to a re-
cent Picking Gazette. One line is to con
meet Picking with Tien-Tsin. 1t win
be about 80 miles long. and constructed
entirely with government funds.
Another road is to run across central
China from Picking to Hankow. Tho
emperor has decided that the railroad
will stimulate -ade in China, besides
giving employment to the masses OF
the people, and SO viii give it all the
support in his power.
A third line is to be built from Sbang-
hal 20 Soochow. This road, although
it will only be about 65 miles long. is
expected TO accomplish a great deal by
opening up the province OF Kiangsu.
The viceroy of Nanking has always
strongly opposed all railroad projects
in China, but is noSS enthusiastic over
the enterprise, and offers to provide
bali the cost out of the official treasury,
and urges his people TO subscribe for
shares for the remainder.
Surveys are now being made, and the
work will probably soon be under way.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24
HER WEDDING PRESENTS.
The Princess Maud Now Possesses Forty
EtRhe WheaIs.

Eight Wheels.
Il Is evident that Princess Maud,
who married Prince Carl of Denmark,
will not lack for means Of locomoflon,
says the London Letter. The parents of
the bride and the aristocracy having
presented their gifts TO the young
bridal couple. they are now being fol
lowed by the numerous towns, counties,
shires and guilds. Among the presents
received there are not less than IS ladies'
bicycles. for it is known that Princess
Maud is en- enthusiastic wheelwoman.
There are wheels Of almost every class,
make and of the most varied construc-
tons and executions, some adorned
with engravings and others with in
scriptions. Besides the wheels the
princess is the recipient OF sew
eral dozen motor carriages, some
driven by steam, Others by petroleum
motors, compressed air end electricity.
Since the exhibition of wedding pres
ents is still fashionable IN aristocrGtic
England. the show of Princess Maud's
wedding gifts looks very much like
cycle show or an exhibition of motor
carriages.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24
A Safe Blun.


The Denver Republican offers 90 cents
each for million silver dollars, the
offer to be open for 30 days. So even
at Denver the defeat of Bryan is con-
coded. The Republican would make a
neat profit on the transaction. So long.
however, as Uncle Sam presides at Wash
ington and maintains the parity of gold
and American silver dollars, with linn
tied coinage, every American silver dol
lar on the present gold standard will
cost the Denver buffer 100 cents. Uncle
sam viii let him have all he wants-sev-
eral hundred million dolIars-and not
charge for transportation. Uncle Sam
he pays the freight on our silver dollars
anywhere within the United States.
Strange the Denver Republican did not
know how easy it is TO get million
standard American dollars!-Chicago
Times Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24
ArtihciaI silk.

The process for the manufacture OF
artificial silk is based upon that EN-
ployed by nature. The first thing used
is wood-for mulberry leaves are in re-
atty the equivalent of a mulberry wood.
The wood is worked into paste, after
being dipped in nitric and sulphuric
acids, is dried and placed in bath Of
ether and alcohol. A transformation
takes place and kind Of glue or colo
dion Is the result
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24
HOT SPRINGS. Va.

Via "Big Four aud &C. & o." Routes
Perfect Fall Characterised Feet Eie-
"Ation = Magnificent Mountain Srr-
roundings-Moss Curative Baths Known.
From Chicago, St. Louis, Peoria and all
points tributary, Indianapolis, Benton Har-
Dor. Detroit, Toledo, Sandusky, Springfield,
Dayton ano intermediate points, the big
Four Route have through vestibuIed trains
daily 70 Cincinnati. masniicently equipped
with Buffet ParlOr Cars, Dining Cars and
Wagner Sleeping Cars. Direct connection
made IN Central Union Station, Cincinnati,
with the beautiful trains Of the Chesapeake
q Ohio Railway, without transfer across
the city. Write any agent big Four for
fall particulars, or address ID. 3. Martin,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent, or f.
Q. Mccormick, Passenger Traffic Manager
pig FL n Route Cincinnati, D.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24

VIII be rendered more beneficial, and the
fatigues OF travel cOEnteraeted, IL the
voyager VIII take along with him Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, and use that protec-
tive and enabling tonic, nerve invisorant
and appetizer reg LARRY. Impurities IN air
and water IS neuu allied - il, and IL is a
matehless tranqui..szer and regulator OF the
stomach, liver and bowels. IL counteracts
malaria, rheumatism, aud tendency 70
kidlay and bladder ailments.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24

No country can prosper that habituai-
ly tells lies. If the United States stamps
the lie This is one dollar" On pieces of
silver worth So cents, ii will have taken
the first step away from the straight
psth Of national truth and hoaor,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24

There Is a decided tendency TO revive
the princess style in dinner and even
ing gowns. \ notable Instance is shown
in dress of mauve and silver MORE,
each seam Of which is outlined with en-
brOidery Of pearl and C-ystal beads
y. Y. Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24

The great trouble about reputation
is that you cannot pay debts with 1t
more than once. In other words, 1t in.
wolves the crucifxior of credit on a
cross of rascality. and the loss of credit
IS the worst of misfoTtunes.-St. Louis
GIobe-Demccrat
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24

Thrives on good food and sunshine, with
plenty of exercise in the open air. Her
form CLOVIS with lealth and her face blooms
with its beauty. IL her system needs the
cleansing action of a laxative remedy. she
uses the gentle and pleasant Syrup of Figs.
Made by the California Fig Syrup { ompany.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24
Phys,cal suasion.

A man has been discovered in Okla
homa who wants the government to
coin silver dollars, and IF the other
nations act frisky, take 'em by the
throat, darn EN-, and make 'em take
'em for legal tender. "-Kansas City
Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24

VERY low rates will be made BY tic Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas Rally .or ex-
cursious of AugustlSth, September lst 18th
and 29Jh, TO the south, for Homeseekers
and Harvesters. For particulars apply 70 the
nearest local Agent, or address JAMES BAR
KER, Gen. Pass. ~ Tkt. Agt., st. Louis, Mo.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24

AFTER six years suffering, 1 was cured by
Piso's Cure.-MARY THOMSON, 291z Ohio
Ave, Allegheny, Pa, March 10, '94.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24

Pooh You've MAN-"why do you treat
re 50 unkindly - Fashionable Girl
Treat You unk.ndi-l Why, what do you
meani Haven't told you / wouldn't mar
~ YOUR SOmerville Journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24

SHE-"Was there any particular thing
about the town which struck your He
"Yes; bicycle. "-Yonkers Statesman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24
THE COLONEES DAUGHTER.
BY GEORGES oHNET.

up from the group
CT officers crowded into the dOOrways.
She was followed by her mother. little
overdressed, as is usual with women
who have always lived in the provinces,
who shook her white curls with pride,
as il to say: This is my daughter"
Next came the colonel of the One Hun
dred and Twenty-third, pleasant, mod
tst, intent on keeping on the trains of
the ladies.
Scarcely was the girl seated when a
platoon Of lieutenants and captains IN
their dress uniforms, with mustaches
brown and blond, eyes modest or bold.
made an assault upon her list of dances.
There In the dazzling light. TO the sound
Of sweet music, she danced light aud
graceful.
All were eager to please her. Her de-
aires were commands; her taprices laws
a colOuel's daughterl Well. thev knew
that when the lists for promotion wese
made ont careless eUlogy from her, as
'-Ah. Lieut.. So aud So: such a charming
officer and delightful waitzer!" might
decide I career. So she Unanswered
.here as at the drill with her soft
tones.
She was just %, and her life had been
all gala days travelling over France with
the garrison. with banners flying and
bugles sounding. Her mother began to
grow inpatient; she wanted her daugh-
ter 10 marry. But betv zen the girl
and her admirers form; liable barrier
arose upon which was written the in
exOrab!e words; "POrtionless." And
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24

AN Atchison boy of Is carries such won
derful list of improbable anecdotes in his
head, that his parents have decided TO make
an evangelist of him.-Atchison Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24

The British regular army consists
of two regiments of life guards. one of
horse guards. seven Of dragoon guards,
and 10 of light Dragons, as cavalry.
The infantry is three regiments of foot.
guards, % of the line, and rifle brigade,
besides the staff and colonial corps,
which are considered to form part and
parcel Of the English Military
Gazette.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24

Phillips /. of France was said to be-
the mos. amorous king that ever ruled
over tina. amorous nation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24

A DOSE in Time Saves Nine of Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar for Coughs.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24

Miss QUIzzER-"Do you believe all the
disagreeable things you read in the news
pspersi" Miss Buzzbug-'i do il they are
about people l know Roxbury Gazette.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24

Iris the quack nostrums that gather in the
ducats --Texas Sitter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24

MARRIAGE is like all other troubles; the
people have good time while getting
into il.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24
II. JEhIIAkUi NOIUFU TNUTtC,
Sfearns COuntv- MiunasOt,

DR. Williams Pink Pills contain, in q
condensed form, all the elements necessary
to give new life and richness 10 the blood
and restore shattered nerves. They are an
unfailing specific for such diseases as loco
motor ataxia, partial paralysis, St. Vitus
dance, sciatica, neuralgia, rheumatism,
nervous headache, the after effect of 10
grippe, palpitatiou of the heart, pale and
sallow compilations, all forms of weakness
either Ia male or female. Pink Pills are sold
by all dealers, or will be sent post paid on
receipt of price, so cents a box, on six boxes
for 50 so (they are never sold in bulk or by
the 1907, by addressing DR.. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady, n. Y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24

ErIA-nI heard something mean abou.
you to-dayn Stella-''I thought u looked
pleased. Town Topics.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24

If people hate YOU, you probably deserve
it.-AtchisOn Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24
$500 TRUCK Farms In Virginia.

September 1st and 18th and October and
20 Home Seekers Excursion tickets will he
sold from points in the west aud northwest
over the Big Four Route and Chesapeake
and Ohio Ry. TO Virginia at one fare plus
81 for the round trip Those who have iu-
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
transi ortaticn and perfect climate II has
advantages that cannot be overcome. Small
farms may be had for $40 per acre and up
ward according to location and improve
ments. For descriptive pamphlet OF Nlr-
ginia list of desirable farms and excursion
rates address U. l.. TRrrTT, n. w. L. A, Z.
& o., Big Four Route, "a Clark St, chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24
Free silver Doctors Disagree.

Presidential Candidate w. j. Bryan
declared in his speech in New York
city: 81 am firmly convinced that by
opening our minis to free and unlimited
coinage at the present ratio nc to u we
can create a demand for silver which
will keep the price of silver bullion at
S1.29 per ounce, measured in gold"
Judge w. 5. Mccain, of Little Rock,
free silver leader in Arkansas, differs
from Mr.. Bryan in his Interpretation of
the popoeratic platform. Il am some
times asked he says, IF | believe the
RECOMMENDATION of silver would increase
its value so as to make the bullion in
silver dollar equal TO the present gold
dollar. answer no. If thought so.
would not waste time advocating the
restoration of the unlimited coinage of
silver. The sole object of remonetizing
silver, as Y understand il, is TO secure a
cheaper dollar with which to measure
and regulate prices"
Here are two eminent financial doc
tors who agree in prescribing big doses
of sixteen to one pills, but widely disa-
gree as to the results of the medicine.
When the leaders of the free coinage agi-
tation differ as to the effects of their
scheme, how can they expect the people
TO believe that they know what they are
talking about?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24
Thrills Savings Would shrink.


The savings bank deposits of the
United States amount 20 81, 500. 000,0
on e. gold basis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-24
A GETTYSBURG SURVIVOR.
Milton =. Sweet Speaks of His Ex-
perie noes Since the War.
From ne Jour1.ar.Prsss, s.. Cloud, Afinn.

From The Journal Press, ST. Cloud, MINI.
Each day, each month, each year, the
Grand Army OF the Republic is growing
smaller. Almost each hour is some veteran
soldier OF the Rebellion responding TO the
call of the Great Commander and joining
the army OF the silent majority. At such
an alarming rate is the death rate increasing
among the army mem bership that statisti-
clans tell us that 1t viii be but a few years
before the Veterans will be but a memor;
1t is for this reason that the entire public is
interested to hear of the recovery from
sickness of a comrade.
James NJ. McKelyy Post G. A. R.. of St
Cloud, Minnesota, contains one such, Milton
F. Sweet. No man stands higher in the
community than does he aud through his
trict integrity and honesty OF conviction she
has won the respect OF all who know him.
Mr. Sweet has for many years been resi-
dent of Minnesota, aud for the past ten
years has resided IN this CITY, where he is
engaged in the manufacture ofcarpets. He
is now fftv-ono years of age. He served
in the Ear three years and seven months,
with Company G., New York, participating
in sixty battles, including Gettysburg.
During tue war MIR. Sweet contracted
heart disease, which was accom- panied by
excessive nervousness AS age increased
his symptoms grew worse and many were
the remedies resorted to by him without the
slightest relief.
We will let Mr.. Sweet tell the story in his
own words:
''S:x months ago, at the suggestion O ( a
comrade, who had been benefited by DR..
Williams Pink Pills, began their use, and
very cheerfully state that they have invig
GRATED and built up nay nervous system in Q
wonderful way. They have done me q
world of good and | have been greatly
benefited by their use, where everything
else / took failed TO give me the relief
sought for. Ihave recommended them "a
a large number of my old comrades and IL is
pleasure for me to do so, for feel that the
manufacturers are deserving OF any good
that can do them in SAYING a good word
for their product, in return for the good
they have done me. l will gladly recon.
mend these pills TO any one writing me il
they doubt the gel uineness of this state
meut.n
When interviewed, Mr.. Sweet felt SO
grateful for the good that he had received
through DIR. Williams Pink Pills that he I'D
not have the slightest fesitancy in going on
record. His word is considered his bond by
all who know him throughout this section.
Mr.. Sweet is not the only one in Stearns
County who is using this celebrated medi-
cine and with equally good results.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day OF June, 1896.
II n 4.