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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-29
Spider Silk.

The web of the Madagascar spider
is to he utilized for the purposes of
silk manufacturing by company of
French capitalists. The natives of the
island where this spider thrives know
very we'll the good qualities of this
thread, but their innate laziness pre-
vents their applying themselves to the
systematic exploitation of the webs It
is still remembered that the Creoles of
Mauritius presented Empress Eugene
with pair of mittens made of this spi-
der's threads, which were SO fine that
they could hardly be noticed on her
hands. FOR they were almost tranSpa
rent and colorless. A French natural
list has recently ascertained that the
Madagascar spider produces at the be-
ginning of it's work more than 100
Yards of thread per hour, increasing in
quantity until it produces more than
$50 yards per hour. A newly-construct-
ed little machine, which winds the
thread on bobbins automatically imme-
diately from the spider, is to be en-
ployed in Madagascar. The spiders
themselves are to be raised systemati-
cally in enormous numbers, and al
though the fabrics made from the new
material may be stupendOusly costly
at first, it is not unlikely that the pres
ent generation will live to see dresses
made of spider web.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-29
Another Triumph of Surgery

Every day brings tidings of some
new victory in the field of operative
surgery, these triumphs being mainly
due to the judicous holiness of pro-
fessional men, aided by the antiseptic
method and an increased knowledge of
anaesthetics. At Berlin a day or two
ago Herr Relin, of Frankfort-on-the-
Main, astonished the members of the
Surgical Congress by recOunting his
experiences in the treatment of wound
ed hearts. It has always been held
that ninety per cent of such cases must
prove fatal, death being caused either
by shock or by the flow of blood into
the pericardial cavity, whereby the
hearts action is gradually brought to
a standstill Hitherto no serious at
tempts have been made to save the pa
TENTS life. Herr Relin, however, con-
ceived the daring idea of applying pre-
cisely the same treatment that would
be used in the case of an external
wound. A man was brought into the
hospital dying from stab in the
heart. He laid bare the organ, and
succeeded in checking the hemOrrhage
by means of a suture. The patient
made a capital recovery, and was pro-
duced before the congress alive and
we'll.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-29

have been when this stupendous "olh
was finished Modern methouS Vi
building are rebuked by some OF IheSe
old piles, and it has been questloneo
how much of our best work VIII De III
evidence 5000 years hence hlSCoIy
tells us that the canal known as Dam
Joussuf was constructed 4,O00 years ago
and is yet fulfilling the purpose IoT
which it was made. The canal runs
almost parallel with the river Nile for
about two hundred and fifty miles. 1t
turns and curves, creeping through
meadows and along the foot hills,
carefully preserving it's level until 1t
reaches a point where it turns west
ward, and running through a narrow
pass, reaches a district which without
it would be a desert incapable OF Gull
tivation and devoid of vegetable prod
ucts which would sustain life. Of course
the statement that it was built by Jo-
seph, the son Of Jacob, may or may not
be true. but that it is of untold i'm
pOrtance to that region need not be
stated. There are traditions that this
canal was originally intended to sup
ply a lake which was nearly five hun
dred miles in circumference, and that
this lake was the source of fish supply
of that region, and that the value OF
this product was at least two hundred
and fifty thousand pounds a year.
Modern engineers are giving more at
tention to old time methods than they
did half a century ago. They are
learning that undue haste and undue
cheapness are not at all profitable.
They are also learning that here is
room for even more knowledge on the
subject, that cheap materials and
scamp work are not to be relied upon.
When these old builders built they
builded to the glory of God and not TO
the enriching of the contractors who
took the job.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-29

les. the W-inslows from Anerley,
and the Cumberbatches from Gypsy
Hill, had been invited to tennis by Mrs
Westmacott, and the lawn was gay in
the evening with the blazers of the
young men and the bright dresses of
the girls. To the older people, sitting
round in their wicker-work garden
chairs, the darling, STOPPING, springing
white figures, the sweep of skirts and
twinkle of canvas shoes, the click of the
rackets and sharp whiz of the balls,
with the continual fifteen love-fifteen
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-29

Can the Nervous System Be Educated?
The question of the susceptibility of
the nervous system for training came
up in scientific discussion not long
since. There was a good deal of diff
ference Of opinion as to the possibility
of training the nerves According to
the most comprehensive opinion
great deal depends on the owner of the
nerves. 1t is possible to train certain
classes and conditions, while others
are hopelessly unsusceptible The will
of the individual the pliability, or
rather the impressionability, has ev-
erything to do with successful nerve
training. AS a matter of fact, the de-
sire to be trained must be present
first of all. 1t comes from within, and,
prompted by the desire of the individ-
ual a course of training may bring
about the happiest results. Train
| ing nerves against the will of the pa
tient reminds one of the old adage OF
convincing a man against his will
"he is of the same opinion STILL"
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-29

No. Through old earthworks. No.
2.-Through body and into fresh earth
works. No. 3.-Into fresh earthworks
twelve inches.
range Of two miles; perforate steel
plates; plunge into solid earth for
distance of eighteen inches after pass
ing through a human body. But
small pile of loose, dry earth will ar
rest it's flight and tear it into frag-
ments. Scientists explanations of why
this is so are very unsatisfactory. but
all admit that it is true. DR.. Griffith Of
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-29
To Stop a Bullet.

Experiments have shown that the
bullet of the Krag-Jorgenson rifle,
which has been adopted by the Ameri-
can army has enormous projectile
force, yet it can be stopped by a little
pile of loose earth.
The bullet will bore a hole through
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-29

called the storm sprinkler, a fair idea
of which may be had by examining the
is through a perforated circle over
which is a reversible plate which can
be screwed so as to throw the spray
in any direction desired or in all di-
rections. With ordinary force a spray
is thrown from 80 to 35 feet high and
covering an area of nearly so feet in
all directions. 1t is said to be the
most perfect invention of the kind
ever recorded in the patent office a.
Washington.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-29
SCIENTIFIC POINTERS.
NOTES OF DISCOV-
cry AND INVENTION.
Building for PosGerity-An Adjustable
Lawn SprinkIer-How TO Stop a Bul-
let-Various Inventions and Discover
les of Recent Date.
Building for Posterity.

CCORDING to the
best accepted theo-
ries, the wind, par
ticles Of dust, sand
and other flying de-
bris wear away the
surface of stone at
a regularly estimat-
ed rate year after
year. One can but
wonder what the
pyramids must
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-29
TO BE CONTINUED. J

Artificial eyes were first made in
Egypt. They were of gold and silver;
and cheaper ones We're of ivory and cop
per. Hundreds of years later, in the
sixteenth century, they were made, in
Europe, Of porcelain.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-29
CHAPTER VI.
AN OLD STORY.

! UT THIS was not
to be the only event
u conversation
which Mrs. West
'macott held that
day, nor was the
Admiral the only
person in the Wild
erness who was des-
tined to find his
opinions consider
ably changed. Two
neighboring famil-
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-29
Fireproof Chimney of

Fireproof Chimney of Paper.
An absolutely 1reproof chtSnney, 30
feet high, has been built of paper at
Breslau, in Germany. It is the only
one of the kind.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-11-03

The labor leader who says that low
wages comes from the competition OF
women, and that this is why male
workmen cannot afford to marry, is
more or less right; but unfortunately
women have to live somehow, and they
must have money to do it. The diff
Guilty with labor leaders is that they
look at things as they ought to be and
not as they are; but capital as we'll as
labor is subjected to conditions most OF
which are inevitable. For, of course,
the women can't be assassinated; and,
after all, affection rules to some extent,
and there are proportionately more
marriages among the very poor than
the very rich.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-11-03

Mrs. Cornelius Stevenson, doctor
of science of the University of Pennsyl
Nania, a member Of the American Phil
osophlcal society, and president of the
Civic club Of Philadelphia, has written
II series of articles for The Century
on Macmillan in Mexico Mrs, Ste
venson happened 10 be in Mexico all
through the period of the French inter
vention, and was acquainted with
many of the powerful persons of the
time. She has given a series of pen
pictures of the movements of diplo-
macy and noted her "reminiscences of
the prominent figures of the military
and court circles, including the ill-fnted
emperor and empress themselves. The
first paper will appear in the Novem'
Der number.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-11-03

by local applications as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the car
There is only one way to cure deafness,
Deafness is caused by an inhamed con1l-
ton of the mucous lining of the Gus
tachian Tube. When this tube Is in
perfect hearing and when 1t is entr Ely
closed, Deafness is the result. and UNI
less the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal con-
dltion, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused BY ca
tarrh which is nothing but an inhamed
condition of the mucous surfaces
We will give ono Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness Caused by cNtarrh)
that cannot be cured by Hairs Catarrn
Cure Send for circulars, free.
T.. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo o.
Sold by Druggists Toe
Halls Family Pills are the best
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-11-03

To men (plain envelope. How, after ten
years. fruitles doctorlng, 1 was fully re-
stored to full vigor and robust manhood,
No @. o. d. fraud. No money accepted.
No connection with medical concerns.
Sent absolutely free. Address, Lock Box
29s, Chicago, Ill. Send 2-cent stamp II
convenient.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-11-03

The complete novel in the November
issue of Iipplncott's is THE Price of
Wife,, by John Strange Winter (MrS.
StannardD 1t is tale of English do
nestle life. and one of the best which
the author of "Bootles' Baby" has writ
ten of late years.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-11-03

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most wonder
ful medical discovery of the age. pleasant and
refreshing TO the taste act gently and positively
on the kidneys, liver and bowels, cleansing tho
entire system, dispel colds, cure headache,
fever habitual constipation and biliousness.
Please buy and try box OF c. G. c. to-day; 10,
%, 80 cent. Sold and guaranteed to cure by all
druggists.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-11-03

OF course woman is sorry when a
friend dies who refused to try her doe
tor, but she can't help regarding it as
Il 1ndpment
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-11-03

81 can't be bothered with attending
caucuses!" snapped Mr.. Swallow.
But" he added, proudly, II never nc
eject to vote!" 81 wonder why you
have screens at your windows:' MIR.
Wright said, softly. why don't you
let the mosquitoes come in. and try to
kill them afterward?"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-11-03

The Malay government has borrow
ed five million dollars to construct a
railroad.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-11-03

For Lung and chest diseases, Piso's Cure
is the best medicine we have used. Mrs.
j. l.. Horthcott, Windsor, Ont, Canada.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-11-03

Some people think a crank criti,
but it is not the case.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-11-03

The most thoroughly wasted of nj
days is that one in which one has no
laughed.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-11-03

Japan is buying South Carolina phos
phate.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-11-03

Blottlng paper is made of cotton rag.
boiled with soda.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-11-03

The African deserts are slowly he
coming habitable.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-11-03

A cross of Scotch granite has been
erected over the grave Of Harriet
Stowe at Andover Mass.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-11-03

Last year we exported twelve million
dollars worth of hams.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-11-03

Star Tobacco is the leading brand o.
the world, because it is tho best.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-11-03

Educate Your Bowels with CnEearets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
i0c Poe. nc. Q, g, fail, druggists refund money
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-11-03

Colorado's wheat crop is five million
bushels.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-11-03

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Al
Druggists refunu The money II IT fails 10 cure %,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-11-03
THE FRAUD ESJOINED.

Report OF Decree - The Famous $780,
900 Trademark Case Decfded-C. ".
Simmons Medi cine Company, st.
Louis, Defeats j. III. Zeilin IL Co.,
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1897-10-29
GARRIsoN,s sUppEN pEATH.

bAhItIoUIN . oUDDLIN LJH4tA H.
Philip Garrison cOiOred. the man
whom the physicians of this city and
operated On for a frac-
tured skull, and who was styled a
freak" died suddenly yesterday.
Evening journal., 1897-10-29

pie in Cripple Creek, Victor and Alt-
man, both of which are are very near,
and everyone is directly or indirectly
concerned in digging for gold.
Colorado expects to turn out $780,
900, 900 in gold this year, and more
than three-fourths Of il will come out
OF the Cripple Creek district
"One of cur most interesting expert
ences was going through the Philadel-
phia and Colorado Reduction Com
panys plant, near Colorado Springs.
Carloads Of what looked to be ordinary
broken rock and decomposed stone was
carefully shoveled into the crushers,
then passed on into enormous ovens
then ground down as fine as dust In
which condition II is put into chemical
mixers, which are very much like the
-bleachers in our paper mills From
these the heavy liquid passes on
through compressors, in which heavy
duck cloth and tissue paper hold the
heavier metal This product is put into
crucibles and passed on into the fierce
flames OF a retort. Not long after a
lump of gold about the size of a cocoa
nut lay cooling on the brick floor II
was worth about $4,000, and was watch
ed very closely until it was ready to be
locked mp in the cOmpany's safe This
process is going on every hour in the
day and every day in the year, and
they will send at least 81 ,500,0 600 worth
OF gold cut this year."
Evening journal., 1897-10-29
DIED.

CORSE -On the Goth instant at his
late residence, No. 317 North Thirty
ninth street, West Philadelphia, Dr.
w. II. Corse. formerly of this city.
BENSON.-At Tucson, Arizona. on Oc-
tober %. 1897, Mrs. Elizabeth Jack
son Benson, daughter OF the late
Joseph l.. and Ann Elizabeth Jack
son.
GOUGH.-In this city, on October 81
1897. Ethel Gertrude. daughter OF
Teresa and Thomas e. Cough, aged ?
years.
HERDMAN.-In this city, on October
%, 1897, Margaret f. Herdman, aged
% years.
LOYEDL.--In this city, on October 2S,
1897, William Everard, eldest son of
William F.. and the late Minnie
Lowell, aged 9 years.
M'MAHON. this city. on October q,
1897, Michael Mcmahon. aged 81
years.
MCOLLAM-In this. city, on October
"a, Elizabeth Mcclellan, aged rs
years.
RIDINGER.-On October 26, 1897, Ida
c., daughter of Anna and the late
William II. Ridinger.
SHIELDS.-In this city, on the 25th in
stant, Sarah, widow of the late Ed
ward Shields.
WIDKINSON.-In Philadelphia, on Oc.
tober "a, 1897, Catharine Wilkinson
aged SO years.
Evening journal., 1897-10-29

Our $40 Satin lined Overcoat is a sur
prise. Gibney, 407 Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-10-29
A BIG SHOWING.
RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF
THE NATIONAL SAENGERFEST
HELD IN PHILADELPHIA.

i
The Delaware Saengerbund partici-
pated in the National Saengerfest he'd
in Philadelphia in June, and won one
of the prizes. In addition to that many
Wilmingtonians went up to hear the
German singers. This gives local in
terest to the report of the finance COM
mittee of the national society.
The total receipts we're 70.S60 10, of
which $21, ,294.42 was collected through
the honorary committee. The sale Of
season tickets realized 81 ,S49, and that
Of single concert tickets $19S0550 The
profits from the sale OF refreshments
represented $5,S4745, the privilege OF
the official souvenir brought in $1,000,
and the receipts from the sale Of sheet
music were 5000.
The total expenditure was S57 ,355.1 1S.
OF this the cost OF erecting the Saengep-
fest hall was $24,91O, exclusive Of the
architects commission of $1,000. The
chairs in the hall cost S2,74S, the deco
rations $2,S54, the festival orchestra
and soloists were paid 3,654.50, and the
directors and judges $3.50, including
travelling expenses. The prizes, includ-
ing a bronze bust Of Mozart, cost ST.
725, and the sheet music s1.213. One OF
the items Of expenditure Is 800 paid for
the diploma of honorary membership
for Mayor Warwick. The surplus in the
hands of the finance committee is S13,-
504.02, to which is added the estimated
value of the hall and its fixtures, which
is put down at S6,500
Out Of the above surplus the United
Singers have returned to the Philadel-
phia societies their per capita tax, 81
OS2. and are now paying a dividend OF
so per cent. to all subscribers who have
contributed $40 and upwards. Over 2;
per cent. CT these subscriptions have al
ready been donated to the United Sing
ers by the subscribers for the purpOs
Of creating a fund for future festivals tC
be held in Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1897-10-29
MARRIED.


E-BOLTON.-On Thursday ,Oc-
tober 2S, by Rev. DR.. George L. Wolfe,
James Biddle and Mrs. Ella il. Boil
ton, both Of Pcrter's Station, Del.
M'CI.AY- -:A1ALIN.-At the Union M. e.
parsonage, NO. sos Washington
street, on Wednesday evening Octo-
Der q, by Rev. John ID. G. Hanna,
William G. McClay and Miss Florence
A. Malin, both of New Caste county,
Del.
the
residence of the brides parents. on
October o. 1897, by Rev. George II
Trull, Egbert Nutter and Miss Annie
V. Schillinger, both Of Wilmington.
PRETTYMAN - REEDER.-At Union
M. e. parsonage, No. sos Washington
street, OF Tuesday evening, October
%. 1897 by Rev. John ID. c. Hanna
Harvey l.. Prettyman and Miss lola
f. Reeder, both of Wilmington.
N-CLOUD.-At the Union NJ
E. parsonage. No. sos Washington
street, on Wednesday evening, Octo-
Der 81. by Rev. John ID. c. Hanna
Wesley w. w. Watson and Miss Re.
becca NJ. Cloud, both of Wilmington
WRIGHT BELTS. - On Fifth-day
Tenth month, 2Sth, 1897, at the resi-.
dence Of the brides father, Edward
Belts, Peter TTOth Wright, of Phi,a-
delphia, to Mary Seal Belts.
Evening journal., 1897-10-29
WINTER EXCURSION TICKETS ON
THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.

On November the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company viii place ON sale at
it's principal ticket offices excursion
tickets to all prominent Winter resorts
in New Jersey, Virginia, North and
South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and
Cuba The tickets will be sold at the
usual low rate. with the usual liberal
return limits.
The magnificent facilities Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad, with its many
connections. make this the favorite line
for Winter travel.
An illustrated book, descriptive OF
Winter resorts, and giving routes of
travel and rates for tickets, will be fur
nished free on application to ticket
agents.
Evening journal., 1897-10-29
r. w. WOLTERS,
s. w. Cor. Second and Market SITS.
Record Breaking Prices for Friday and Saturday.

On of purchasing for cash. large line Of goods
from nufacturer who badly in need of money we
will sell these goods from IS SO per cent less than any
other mouse in Wilmington.
Boys strictly alwoOl Knee Pants worth soc 10 be sold
at &c,
be sold SSc.
Boys Overcoats sizes years worth from 81 S.
choice 81 u.
Mems English Covert Cloth Oyercoats satin sleeve lining
and uptodote ~ les worth 10; price $5.o8
Mel.> tgg al Black and Blue Beaver, satin lined, worth
Sl2 to Bls; ON price SO 90.
Mems II !, atwood Suits double or single breasted worth
from $3.50 to SIo; our price $5oS
Strictly wool Clay Worsted Suits made in all the very
latest styles. worth from $40 to $2; price, s. 4S
Do fail look goods before purchasing else
where.
Trading Coup given with every purchase
We have full lire of all the latest style Hats from oSc up
r.. W. WOLTERS, S. W. Cor End and Market Sis,
Evening journal., 1897-10-29
Mss LYNnsAY MARRIEp.

Announcement has been made Of the
marriage OF Miss Florence L. LINDSAY,
the manager of the LINDSAY course OF
entertainments. which will open at the
Opera House in this city tonight. 10
William Bailey, of Philadelphia. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. NJ. d.
Babcock, ID. D., at the manse Of the
Brown Memorial Church, in Baltimore
The bride is the manager of a circuit
including Baltimore, Washington
Philadelphia, Cincinnati. St. Louis and
Wilmington. Mrs. Bailey has been very
successful in her work, having first
started in a small way. She was a
teacher thrown upon her own resources
by the death of her parents. The en-
tertainments consist of concerts and
lectures. About ! 200 season tickets
have already been sold for the course
which opens in this city tonight The
Welsh Prize Singers will be the attrac-
tion tonight at the Grand Opera House
Evening journal., 1897-10-29

A MINERS SUFFERINGS.-Ex Expos
ure induced colds. and colds developed
into that commonest but most offensive
OF maladies-Catarrh. DR.. Agnew's Ca
tarrhal Powder cleared the way to the
pure gold of good health. Fred Lawrie,
Of Trail Creek, b. c.. writes: Il was a
great sufferer from catarrh. I procured
DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder; two
bottles cured me completely. / can
highly recommend it's. Sold by
Miller Drug Company, 402 Market
street; n. b. Danforth, Market and Sec
ond streets.
Evening journal., 1897-10-29

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Evening journal., 1897-10-29
MoNrGMERY FoLLoWERs SPLIT

MONTGOMERY FOLLOWERS SPLIT.
The members Of the Montgomery
faction Of Olivet Presbyterian Church
are said TO be considering the organiza-
tion OF congregational cb1rch. In
this event, they viii call Mr.. Montgom-
cry as pastor. The women who have
stood by the ex-pastor last night met
and organized a Ladies Aid Society.
Evening journal., 1897-10-29

The work of cementing some of the
walks on the west side of Tenth Street
Park will soon be begun.