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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07
Planting Crops TO Cultivate.

The spring has been quite wet, as
everybody knows. 1t may be that the
summer will be quite dry. In fact
such extremes of weather often follow
each other, though not always. But
the possibility that it may be so should
put us on our guard. There is yet time
to plant corn, sorghum, rape and ether
crops that we can cultivate. Let us be
diligent and get them into the ground
in time, for if we once get them started
they can stand periods of drought bet
ter than other crops. And it may be
that the weather has delayed the SOW
ing of some grain crops unduly. Prob
ably it has. 1t may have been neces-
sary to omit them altogether. Then be
diligent and get in some crop instead
that can be cultivated. 1t may be that
we will reap a better return from the
cultivated crop than could have been
obtained from the other. If so, then
we have lost nothing from the frustrat-
ing of our plans. Put in hoed crops.
They are good for the stock, good for
the cleaning of the land, good for the
pocket, and good for the crop that
comes Northwestern Farmer.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07
Needed Room.

They lived in a small town, and she
and her husband were preparing to
start for a two days visit in the city.
whats that big book you're trying
to put in the yalise?'' he asked.
'Oh, that's just memorandum
book" she replied.
Memorandum bookr' he exclaimed.
''Why, it's as big as ledger"
81 know it," she admitted. "But,
you see, L had to get big one to hold
the list of things that the neighbors
want me to buy for them. Chicago
Post.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07
sszss:sss.S,s's Nh.
NWu n(sD gz So
: {2HtNne,R'y
won by wit.

Mother, may wear my new pan
ties?"
There was a beseeching tone in the
simple words that would have touched
the tender maternal heart at once but
that the iceman had just informed her
Of the ultimatum of the trust. So she
froWned.
mot on your lifer she answered ir-
ritably.
The child was in no wise daunted.
1t smiled.
mo, mother, DEAR it said, mot on my
life, but"
Fondly recognizing the budding wit
of her offspring, the proud mother got
them out of the drawer, thereby dis
polling forever the castles in the air
of a couple of Industrious moths
World.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07

Mrs. Scribbler-What shall I order
for dinner to-day, Ephraim?
Mr.. Scribbler (thoughtfully)- Soft-
shell crabs, cucumbers, terrapin, half
a dozen Holsters, sauerkraut, tripe,
charlotte russo, picked pigs feet, ca
Ware spaghetti, olives, Philadelphia
scrapple, Chinese mocncakes, salt pork
to fry, some picked onions, frozen pud-
ding. and some cherries and milk.
Mrs. Scribbler-Mercy! Do you want
to commit suicide?
Mr.. Scribbler-No; but am going to
write a poem like Stephen Cranes to-
night, or die in the attempt.-Somer-
vile Journal.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07
A Child Enjoys

The pleasant flavor, gentle action, and
soothing effect of Syrup of Figs, when
In need of laxative, and if the father
or mother be costive or bilious, the most
gratifying results follow its use; so that
1t is the best family remedy known and
every family should have a bottle.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07
worked wrong Way.

Huston-Hurrah! I've made a dis
covery that is going to be one of the
greatest things that has ever happened
for science and mankind.
Buxley-What is it?
Huston-I've found that mosquitoes
are full of microbes.
Buxley-Hump! don't see what
good that's going to do us. What you
want to do is to get the mosquitoes
to believe that people are full Of mi
crobes. Then you'll have accomplish
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07
Agents Wanted.

The Home Life Insurance company OF
New York issues the most attractive poll
cies of any old line company. The cash
value and loaning privileges each year are
plainly guaranteed in the policy. An ener-
getic live man, we'll acquainted, is desired
as a local agent. Special territory and
liberal contract will be given. References
required. Address or call on Fred f.
Loomis, general manager, 306-9 Pioneer
Press building, st. Paul.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07
Closing a Mouth.

Too1e, the actor, once sent a package
of chocolates to a little boy who sat in
a stage box and was disturbing him
with his astonishingly loud laughter.
The attendant delivered the package
with Mr. Toole's compliments, and
would the young gentleman who
laughed so heartily kindly eat these
during the performanceY-San rran-
cisco Argonaut.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07

the growth is rank, allow the animals
to remain but a few hours each day
until they are accustomed to the feed.
The last week of June or the first Of
July is about the best time to SOW
this seed. If the season is at all fay-
orable, there will be a good growth
by the time the corn is removed
Lewis Olsen in Orange Judd Farmer.
Flowing Under Green Crops to En-
rich the Soil.
Perhaps the production Of heavy fod-
der crops like clover, buckwheat, rye,
corn, ETC., for blowing under may be
good policy, but I cannot see why it is
not better practice to harvest these
crops for which the husbandman has
been laboring through the season, and
utilize them in two ways-for food as
well as for fertilizer. | think the day
has gone by for waste of fodder.
care not how pronounced the roughage
may be, if it be cut and cured in time
and in good order, it may be profitably
fed by mixing with it any one of the
numerous concentrated foods, which
can usually be procured at low prices
in the market. / heartily advocate the
raising of such crops as oats and peas,
cowpeas, corn, rye, barley, etc, as fod-
der crops, and believe everything
should be saved for silo or NOW, and
run through first-class power cutter
This is not the day in which we can
afford to waste any portion OF the
crops, whether it be corn fodder in sec
tons where the grain only is sought,
or swamp grass on the thousands of
acres Of undrained eastern sWamps.
In the latter case if the grass be cut
very early and cured green, a second
crop may be secured from the same
plat before cold weather, and the re
suit will be hay of very fair quality.
Let us fertilize more, but do it by feed
ing more. MANY of the best farmers
still adhere to the ACCESSIBILITY of plow-
ing under green crops, and we believe
in the practice on light and sandy soils
especially. Such soil needs vegetable
matter (humus) to absorb and retain
water, as well as needing the mineral
elements of plant food.-A. G. West in
Orange Judd Farmer.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07
barley and Rye for Late Pasture

barley and Rye for Late Pasture.
Two alternatives present them
selves to the man who keeps dairy
stock and depends entirely upon pas
ture for his COWS during the summer
months. He must either keep fewer
animals than his fields can support
during the early months of the sum-
mer, or his cows will suffer and the
profits of his business be lost. The
system of partial soiling is the remedy
for the difficulty. For the latter part
of summer or the early autumn, Giant
sweet corn, or some large growing
variety of dent corn, is best adapted
to Soiling.
AS corn is liable to be injured by
frost in northern ATTITUDES, it is neces-
sary to provide some other kind of
forage. One of the cheapest and
most economical ways is to seed the
cornfield to barley and winter rye just
before the corn is cultivated for the
last time On rich soils SOW two
bushels and One-half bushel of rye to
the acre. Sow the seed by hand. A
small hand seeding machine can be
used if it is thought best. A large
amount of green forage can be raised
in this way, as it will keep green and
fresh until late in the autumn.
AS soon as the corn has ripened
cut it, and when perfectly dry remove
and put it into stack or barn. The
corn can then be husked at leisure.
AS soon as the fodder is removed
from the field, turn the cows in. If
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07
The difference.

Mr.. Frankstown- goes young
Mr.. ;Homewood, cycling with that
pretty grass widow.
Mr.. Point Breeze-Yes; hes deeply
infatuated with her. He tells me ne
can't live without her.
Mr. Frankstown- That's odd.
know her ex-husband very well, ana
he confided to me that he could not
live without her.-Pittsburg Chronlc!e
Telegraph.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07

One side, instead of the top, is hinged,
disclosing shelves when opened. Fruit,
butter, eggs and other small articles
can be placed on these shelves, and
reached instantly without disturbing
other articles, which is not at all the
case when the package opens at the
top.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07
ed something worth Growing about
Cleveland News and Herald.
An Outspoken Politician.

An OutsDOken POIIt1clHH'
perhaps you can guess my mis-
sion," said the reporter, after the
statesman had read the proffered cara.
Il have called to ascertain what sort
of money you are in favor OF.
The statesman opened the door,
looked out, closed the door again,
locked it, pulled down the windows
and whispered in the ear Of the walt
ING newspaper man, Campaign
funds. "-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07
Protection for Potatoes.

Early potatoes in the garden may be
protected against potato bugs and flea
beetles by board at each side of the
row covered with netting, as shown in
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07
Merely a suppositfon.

Hiland- is always allud-
ing to his great trouble. What sort Of
trouble is it?
Halket-I think iG must be stomach
trouble. He is always trying to drown
it.-Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07

this sketch This will also conserve
moisture, and if the soil is rich will
make the crop earlier. OF course it is
not practicable on a large scale, but
applies to small gardens where poisons
are not used.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07
1.-TWO Are Better Than One 70
Counsel or for Fight"

A playwright, on being asked if he
was satisfied with his new collaborat-
eur, replied:
Perfectly delighted! He is quite a
gem. Whenever l am in difficulty /
ask his advice. / then go and do the
direct opposite, and am certain of sue.
cess. Ell Nervion.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07
True as Gospel

She-How true it is that deeds are
better than words.
He-Yes; especially if brown-stone
house goes with the deed.-Washing-
ton Times.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07

shall recommend Piso's Cure for Con
sumption far and wide.-Mrs. Mulligan,
Plumstead, Kent, England, Nov. 8, 1896.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07

In the month of June, 1861 a whale So
feet long, II feet high and IA feet broad
captured III the Thames inside the cor
poration of London
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07

The first spelling book printed in this
country was entitled "The American SPELL
ing Book by Noah Webster. 1t was Issued
in 1888.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07
At the BARRIERS.

"A shave, sir?"
"Yes.' (The operation was perform
ed more or less clumsily): "HoW
much?"
Zone shilling"
Dear me! l thought you only
charged siX-pence?
YES, for an ordinary shave; but this
time 1 happened to cut you, and had to
apply an astringent lotion to stop the
bleeding, that makes six-pence extra"
lie Journal Amusant.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07
A Box for Marketing Produce.

Many a farmer goes to market car
rying fruit butter, eggs, and number
of other articles. A convenient pack
age for his use is shown herewith. The
box has bail for carrying purposes
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07
Selfish.

$50, Marie, you do not love me any.
longer?"
mo, Charles; your recent escapades
have made a great change in my heart.
1 can hereafter be but a sister to you."
'Only a sister, eh?'
Eyes; am sorry to say, only sis
ter.' re
"a true sister,?
eyes"
'.Well, Their lend me five shillings."-
Pearson's Weekly.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07

Now, Zackeus, want you to climb
down out O dat plum tree. Yo'se had
enuf O. dat fruit! Mex yo' know you'll
be down sick wild plumbago."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-10-26
GERMANY pERY SUSPICIOUS.
Marriage of ItaIy's Grown Prince Called an
 English Intrigue.

Berlin, Oct. 25.--The Bismarckian newspapers in their comments upon the marriage of the Prince of Naples, crown prince of Italy, to Princess Helene of Montenegro, connect the incident with an English intrigue whose object is to isolate Germany and cause the with drawal of Italy from the dreibund.
 Maximilian Harden, writing to the Zukumft, says that the dreibund is now only an external semblance of an alli- ance Germany, he says, cannot reck- on upon her allies, as she knows full well that Russia may at any moment give her assent to the scheme of an en- emy (France) frantic for revenge.
 The Zukumft in it's comments upon the communication traces the present position of Germany back to the pol icy of the emperor and Chancellor von Caprivi of disrupting that of Bismarck and endeavoring to conciliate Russia.
 The Berlin Tageblatt, criticising Prince -Bismar cks' communica ton to the Hamburg Nachrichten, the ex- chancellor's personal organ, upon the origin of the entente between Russia and France, charges the prince that having upon his influence to discredit the government of the kaiser. and sug- gests that the time has come when it is imperative that the current disclos- ures and criticisms adverse to the real interests of Germany should be stop ped
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-10-26
ENGLAND BITTERLY DENOUNCED
Her Treatmen of Irish Political Prisoners
 Scathingly Condemned.

Her treatment OI IrlSn IOllTlcal fr1sOnerS
 Scathingly Condemned.
 New York, Oct. 25.-The indignation meeting held tonight in the Grand opera house under the auspices of the protest against the brutalities to which Dr. Thomas Gallagher, George Albert Whitehead and other Irish American political prisoners were subjected to in English prisons was a great success. The hall was packed and the utmost enthusiasm was manifested. The plat form was crowded with representative Irishmen and the various Irish organ izations sent delegations to the meet ing. Hon. Morgan J. O'Brien, judge of the supreme court, presided and in part said:
 Tt is perfectly natural that the gov- ernment of this country should protest against the crimes and outrages per- petrated upon American citizens in British dungeons. The president took prompt action in che Venezuela matter a short time ago and told England that she should keep her hands of"
 A number of letters and telegrams
 
 expressed sympathy with the meeting. Resolutions were adopted deploring the treatment accorded to the Irish political prisoners in English prisons, and call ing upon the United States to make such protests as will cause a mitigation of the punishment accorded those still confined there on similar charges.
 Judge Henry Mccarthy and Assistant District Attorney J. r. Mcintyre made addresses which were enthusiastically received, after which a collection was taken up. It was announced that $2 900 had been realized.
 pr. Edward McGlynn was the last speaker. He said that the Irish Cath olic clergy was in favor of the move- ment, and the moment was most op- perfume one for asking the liberation of the prisoners. It was an appeal for mercy for men whose only fault was that they loved their country we'll They had not been committed upon suf- ficient evidence. The revelation of the mental and physical condition of Dr. Gallagher and of Whitehead had been as much of a. shock to England as to the friends of the prisoners themselves. There was no good to be realized from a twisting of the British lion at this safe distance. Moral suasion should be used and public sentiment would result in securing the liberty of the men still in prison.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-10-26
PROBABLY ARsENICAL POISON.
Mrs. Michael Hanrahan Died Shortl,
 After Taking 8 Cup of Cocoa.

Mrs. Michael Hanrahan Died Shortly
 After Taking Cup of Cocoa.
 The coroner last evening had not tin- ished his investigation into the cir cumstances surrounding the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Hanrahan, which oc- cured Saturday evening. Death seems to have been caused by arsenical poison.
 The first symptoms of poisoning were noticed soon after Mrs. .Hanrahan had drunk some cocoa which had stood in an agate ware kettle for several Mrs. Hanrahan had been i'll for several days, but had improved somewhat and had chatted freely with those around her. She was attended by a young woman, a niece. It was about o'clock when she asked for a cup of the cocoa. The young woman drank a cup of the con- coction also. In a few minutes both were taken violently i'll. Mrs. Hanra- han soon became unconscious and did not recover. Death came about 8 o'clock
 The nurse was taken with a violent spell of vomiting, which was probably the only thing that saved her life.
 The young woman was much better last evening.
 Mrs. Hanrahan will be buried to- morrow from 415 Winthrop avenue.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-10-26
THROUGH GERMAN EYES.
How the Pending Canvass Is Regarded in
 the Fnthe rland.

Berlin, Oct. 25-The progress of the
 presidential election campaign in the
 United States Is watched here with the
 keenest interest, though more from a
 financial point of view than with any
 idea of contrasting the social positions
 occupied by the candidates. It is diffl-
 cult, however, to get ,as yet, even from
 the leading newspapers, an intelligent
 appreciation of the situation. Volum-
 inous letters are received by mail con- veying to Germans the developments of the struggle in which so many mill
 lions of their countrymen are interest ed, but few of the newspaper here fol- low an intelligent line of argument in discussing the questions which the campaign comprehends.
 The Vossische Zeitung publishes an article notable from among the others, In which it embodies the general Ger man notion of the situation. In the course of the editorial the paper says it is a rare thing in the political his-
 tory of the United States that demo-
 crats of the old school stand solidly to-
 gether, shoulder to shoulder, with their old republican opponents to fight
 against the so-called candidate of the national democratic party MT. Bryan, and it is still more surprising to old observers of political campaigns to see the democrats of the eastern states standing up for Mckinley, despite the fact that he is the apostle of the doc Urine of a high protective tariff which they have consistently combatted for years.
 The Vossische quoting from the New York Handelszeitung in regard to the platform upon which MT. Bryan is making his campaign proceeds to argue that neither the principle of the cur rency, nor that of the tariff especially inspires MT. Bryan and his followers, who, the paper says, simply strive to carry themselves along the old lines
 of belief.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-10-26
TOM WATSON REMAINS MUTE.
Not in Good Health and Will Make Nc
 More Speeches.

Atlanta, Ga., Oct 25.-Thomas D.
 Watson passed through here last night
 on his way to his home at Thompson.
 He answered all questions with q have
 nothing to say''
 The campaign of Mir Watson has come to an end. He is not in good
 health, and will make no more speeches.
 The only utterance coming after this ifrom him will be the letter of accept
 ance MT. Reed, of the national com-
 Imittee, has a copy of the letter, and unless the original turns up the copy lmay be made public in a day or two. MT. Reed was asked last night if he thought the letter very virulent. "It might be called warm" he replied, with Ia smile.
 Speaking of Mr. Watson, MT. Reed gave the report of Mir. Watson's with drawal an emphatic denial. He said: "Mr. Watson will not retire. He will remain to the end" In the course of further conversation MT. Reed said: .'If there ever was time for Watson Ito keep silent, that time is now. This
 lis not a time for him to express him. |se1f in regard to the condition of the |party or his campaign" MT. Reed would say nothing in regard to the con- ference in Nashville with MT. Wash burn. It is well known here that the jobject of the discussion was as to the Iadvisability of giving out for publica- ltion MT. Watson's letter of accept lance
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-10-26
MUST NOT TOUCH OLD GLORY
LET THE ASSASSIN TURK VIOLATE
 TT 1T HIS PERIL.

It Should Enfold Relief Funds to be Sent to Armenian Missionary at Harpoot Rev. Dr. Newman Smyth's ForcefuI, Patriotic Words in Appealing for Aid for Miss Emma Barnum.
 The following announcement was made yesterday morning in Center church immediately before the sermon by the pastor, Rev. Newman Smyth:
 ''The Center church auxiliary of the New Haven branch of the Woman's S Board of Missions, are most cordially invited to contribute either money or clothing for box which is to be sent to Miss Emma Barnum of Harpoot, Turkey. Miss Barnum is one of the missionaries supported by the New Ha- ven branch. She lost all of her cloth ing and belongings in the great massa- ere. Contributions should be sent to Miss l.. G. Prudden, 372 Orange street, before November l."
 In support of the importance of the appeal being responded to generously, Dr. Smyth said:
 "The American board at it's meeting appointed a committee of which so com petent a leader as President Angel is chairman, to lay before the administra- tion in Washington all the facts relat- ing to losses of property by our mis- sionaries in Turkey, and to ask for de- cisive action on the part of our govern ment in maintaining the treaty rights of American citizens in the Turkish empire
 According to recent newspaper dispatch from Constantinople our American minister announces that the relations of this government with the Turk still continue cordial; yet within cannon shot of the American embassy, In one of the suburbs of Constantino- pie in the recent massacre, the Ameri- can flag was torn down by the mob from the house of an American wo- man, her servant killed and her house footed.
 Years ago a threat of violence against an agent of our government in Austria drew from the government the
 
 would be resisted. if necessary, by the whole military and naval power of the United States. Our country was small CT and weaker then than it is now; but Daniel Webster was at the head of the department of state. There is reason to believe that President Cleveland will not fail in maintaining the honor of the country by a strong and masterful policy at Constantinople.
 But while we must wait with pa tience for the development of the poli- cy of the administration in securing reparation for the losses and the insults which the Turk has thus far been al lowed to heap upon our nation, the swifter hands of private charity may do something to relieve immediate needs of the missionaries who represent our churches among the Armenians You will more than fill this box; and I hope that the women who send it will nail the American flag to the top of It. Let our government guard it, and the Turk touch it, if he dares."