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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

NJ. Mingaud. a naturalist Of Mines,
France, gives an interesting account of
the musical accomplishments of a spar
row in his collection of living birds.
He captured the sparrow soon after it
had been Matched, and fed it by hand
until it could care for itself. Then he
placed it in cage containing a chat
finch, a gOldfinch and two canaries.
After a time the sparrow learned to
MARBLE like the fnches and to trill like
the canaries, the limitations being so
perfect as tn deceive the ear. In spring
NJ. Mingaud is accustomed to keep a
box Of crickets near his bird cages.
Two days after the crickets had been
placed near the cage containing the
sparrow the latter began to initiate
their cry, intermingling it witt its
songs. Even after the crickets had
long been dead the sparrow rcmem-
bered its lesson, and continued to re-
peat their cry. None of the other
birds attempted to initiate the criekets.
Singularly enough, the sparrow never
utters the peculiar squalling cry of its
own species, having been removed from
its nest too early, apparently, to have
learned tia Revue Scientifique.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05
JEWISH PASSOVER KNIVES.
A Custom House TanElc Affects the
Importation.


The business of importing knives for
use by the Russian Jews during Pass
over was not profitable this year, and II
Is probable that the importations will
be lighter next season. This is not be-
cause there are fewer knives in use
than formerly. but because the last lot,
which came TO this port in April. was
Detained al the custom house for under
valuation until the feast was over. The
owner of the merchandise said: 1--WE
convinced the government that the
goods were properly inyoiced, but many
pious Jews were compelled TO look for
holiday cutlery elsewhere. | lost the
interest on my investment"
II is a custom with orthodox Jews TO
put away carefully all cooking utensils
and table service on the day before
Passover, and to use during the term OF
the festival only service which has
been set aside for that purpose. So II
comes that every thrifty family has its
Passover china and cutlery, and the
East side housewives make great ef-
forts to have the Pesach outfit snowy
and attractive. New articles are bought
only when they are necessary. because
the housekeeper takes greater pride in
telling how many seasons an article has
been In use than in displaying its beau
~ or speaking of Its intrinsic value.
People In the crowded district have
been compelled to sell their household
effects, but chung till the last to the
Passover tableware, which in many in
stances had done service for years in
foreign country.
One of the exceptions TO the rule is
made in favor of carving knives, and
many orthodox jews buy a new one
of a cheap kind--every Passover, and
the detained knives were of the popular
pattern. They arc broader and shorter
than the ordinary carving knife, and
have a peculiar hiltlike handle.
rabbi of one of the small East side
congregations said: THE knives have
no religious significance, and they
were detained probably because they
were mistaken for chalifs." A chalif is
used to slaughter cattle and poultry ac-
cording to the Jewish rites, and is made
of superior metal. IT is hollow ground,
and the edge must be true and without
any perceptible flaw, and the men who
are educated to use them must pass a
strict examination in sharpening and
caring for the knives. This precaution
is taken because the Mosaic sanitary
laws forbid the use of meat obtained
from an animal that was cruelty killed.
and the makers of the laws said that
blemish in the knife would cause the
flesh to be torn, producing pain to the
animal.
"If the detained knives had been
chalifs," said the rabbi, "there might
have been an excuse for what was done,
because they are valuable instruments,
but the knives which were held are only
carving knives. and common ones at
that IN Y Tribune
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05
FARM AND GARDEN.
a PERMANENT ARsoR.
How TO build one THAT VIII Easily
Last n Lifetime


Last n Lifetime.
The lumber required for the CON
struction of the arbor shown in the
accompanying sketch consists of posts
sx4 inches and S feet long; 2N4-inch
scantling 16 feet long, TO be cut into s..
foot length for top crosspieces, and
into lengths OF about a feet for the
braces at the upper corners. and strips
lx2h inches, also Is feet long. All
the lumber used should be dressed,
for the structure, to be durable, must
be painted, and undressed lumber re-
quires more than double the amount
of paint aud twice the labor 10 apply It,
Make a mortise IN each post with
the lower edge about one foot from
the end, of such dimensions as to re-
eeive the seantling snugly. Dome this
end of each post by saving off the cor
ners, as shown in the illustration. This
will leave about eight inches TO extend
above the arbor. About 20 inches be-
low the lower edge of the frst NOR
tise and on the opposite side, make a
second mortise, running diagOnally
across the post at an angle of AS de-
grees, and OF such width and depth as
to receive the scantling snugly and
flush with the post. This diagonal
mortise must be cut in the opposite di-
rectiou i'm half of the posts. as viii be
seen 10y observing the position OF tn,
braces. Into the lower end of each
post bore a hole FIVE inches deep of
proper diameter to receive a piece OF
three-quarters-inch gaspipe so that il
fits tightly when hammered in. The
piece Of pipe should be about a foot
long, thus leaving about inches TO ex-
tend from the post.
Now procure thing or sewer pipe i'm
two-foot lengths and three inches I'm
interior diameter. Set these eight feet
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05
WASHING A Fine All.

Washing pretty summer gowns and
belongings is a fine art, very easy TO
learn. 4 brigh day. plenty of water
and little pure soap are the necessary
aids in the work. To do it, FIJI tub
two-thirds full of warm water. dissolve
a cake Of Ivory soap (Which will not
fade the most delicate colors) add it
to The water. wash the garments care
fully through it. rinse first in clear wa
ter. then in bluewater: wiring, dip in
thin starch; hang on the line in the
shade. When dry sprinkle aud iron on
the wrong side. Gowns thus laun-
dered viii look fresh for the entire
summer.
ErTyA Il PARKER
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

Al old-time lord mayor Of London
whose sporting experience was limited
rode forth ore day % join he city hunt
in the fields about MarylebOne- Placed
bv his escort under tree. his lOrdship
heard the hounds give tongue in the
distance. ard the sounds crew louder
and louder. till one Of the city scouts
shouted out: The hare comes this
way. ms lord" The io-5 mayor rose
to the occasion ard. drawing his sword.
b. exclaimed. heroically: Let him
COME thank my God fear him mott"
-Hnnsehnlf Words
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

An Indiana subscriber asks how 70
kill worms on rose bushes. We know Of
no better plan than to spray the bushes
with a decoetion Of tobacco or a solu-
ton Of cobalt. If sheets of white pa
per are laid around the bushes and
these are shaken by being struck upon
the stalk with a stick, most Of the
troublesome worms viii fall off, and can
thus be utterly 4 ID quickly destroyed.
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05
Az Illumination E.pert.

Ammunition making Is a great art aud
there are few men IN the world who are
skilled in It. The superintendent of the am
munition department Of the Winchester Re
peating Arms Co, New Haven, CT, is ac-
knowledged TO be the leading authority on
ammunition making IN the world. His
great skill and constant care has placed Win
chester ammunition ahead of al other
makes For uniformity. reliability and
strong shooting qualities, it IS unequalled.
The great demand for Winchester ammum-
tion makes 1t easy TO buy even in the most
make a combination that cannot be slr
passed. Send for large illustrated Gaia
iogue free
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05
FAN MAKES AIR HOTTER.
Curious Discovery Made by a ST.
Limit. Druggist

Dr. 4 C. Eenderle has discovered
that the immense electric fan in his
drug store at Sixth and Chestnut
streets. 81. Louis. not only fails to re-
duce the temperature. but, on the con-
trary. raises the mercury in Their
mometer held directly in the air cur
rent produced by the revolving con-
trivsnce. Four thermometers were used
10 make certain Of the remarkable fact.
When stationed upright at a distance
Of four feet from the ian each Their
mometer showed an increased regis
tration Of abe. two degrees.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

August 81 and 18th and September 9TH
and 2ist, 1897 the Great Northern railway
will sell from and via st. Paul and Mime
apoIis round trip tickets at one fare for
round trip, plus 81 90. to points in Northern
Minnesota, North Dakota ard South Da-
kota No tickets will be sold at n less rate
than 80 90. Tickets good for q days This
will enable horneseekers to visit the famous
grain belt during the harvest. For further
particulars apply to any railway ticket
agent, OF address +. /. Whitney, q. Z. n
i. A, st Paul, Mimi.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

The Grand Prairie of Arkansas-lying on
both sides of the Little Rock & Memphis X.
r., and extending along its tracks for miles
offers special inducements 70 home seek
ers The best pasturage. the richest cereal
lands and finest farming country in the New
South. This Vast Tract of Land nov
thrown open to settlers. Come and buy
while you have the chance to make your
own selection For any information call
on. OF address. Rudolph Fink. General Man
1ger Little Rock. Ark, W. II Morrison,
Gen. Frt & Tkt Agt. Little Rock. Ark,
Little Rock & Memphis Railroad.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05
Collins for Immediate Use.

a popularity among Dutch farmers
who live at a distance from a town is
to have a coffin in readiness for their
burial. 1t is by no means common to
see a stiil sturdy old patriarch going to
an clubhouse and gravely contemplate
ing that which is to hold his body when
he shuffles of this mortal coil. This
characteristic has also appeared in
President Kruger. who has recently i'm
ported a coffin, at a cost, too, Of $780,
n Y SIM
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05
Next to an Approving Conscience.

A vigorous stomach is the greatest Of mum
dane blessings Sound digestion is a guar
anty Of quiet nerves, muscular elasticity.
hearty appetite and q regular habit OF body
Though not always a natural endowment, It
may be acquired through the agency Of Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. one Of the most
effective invigorauts and blood fertilizers in
existence. This fine tonic also fortides those
who use it against malaria. and remedies
biliousness, constipation and rheumatism.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05
ouste a RELIEF.

Parson Primrose hear you have re-
Gently lost your uncle and two cousins,
my little friend.
Freddie-Yes, sir, and I'm glad Of il.
"Glad Of it. Why, how can you say
such a thing?"
Mamma used TO make me pray for
them every night."-N. Y. Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

"It's wonderful" said the man who is
always earnest, TO see how they can de
velon the intellects Of the lower animals.
There is no telling how much we may be
able to benefit them by systematic eduCa-
ton"
what suggested that idea?"
"a Chimpanzce that / saw. He was once
in a perfectly wild condition. Now they
have by patient training taught HIM 70
smoke pipe, play cards and drink whisky
Answers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

We would rather take our chances
for stand Of clover IN the melon patch
with the comr4on req variety. Sow
crimson If you like il better. Better
grow clover than weeds. In any case
the soil should be covered with vines
weeds or clover late in the season.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

Reporter-It is said that you and
O'Haggarty were calm and collected
after the dynamite explosion at the
quarry.
Clancy-Well, il was like this: was
calm an osHaggarty was collected.
boston Traveller.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

When the poet Wordsworth died. an
old lady at Ambleside lost no time in
telling the mournful news to an old
and confidential man servant. ~Ey,
ey," quoth Thomas. its q greet loss.
nae doot. But efter a i may not be
sic a parrish loss as you're eoOnttin'
on. Mrs WOrdsw Orth they say. Is a
gey, clever bod and she'll be earryin
on Z business. We may be sewer. San
Francisco ArgOnaut
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

Connie grade cows can By proper
care and feeding be made to exceed in
profitable results many thorough breds,
and it is easy to so treat an extra herd
Of thorougbbreds as to bring their
product below the average grade
Farm Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05
Try Aliens Fnnt-En.e.

A powder To be shaken into the shoes. At
this season your feet feel swollen and not.
and get tired easily. II you have smarting
feet or tight shoes. try Aliens Foot Ease
It cools the feet and makes walking easy.
Cures and prevents swollen and sweating
feet, blisters and callous spots Relieves
,orns and bunions of all pain aud gives rest
and comfort. Try il to-day. Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial
package FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmsted,
lie Roy. n. u.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

Creation is the organ. and a gracious man
finds out its keys. lays his hands thereon
and wakes the whole system Of the universe
to the harmony Of praise. Mountains and
hills and other great objects are as Il we've
the bass Of the chorus, while the trees Of
the wood, and al things that have life, take
up the air Of the melodious -Spurgeon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

When the prodigal came back from his
tour awheel around the then known world
his fatted calf at once arrested the attention
Of the elder son. "Wouldn't that XIII youl'
exclaimed the latter, poiSing the old man in
the ribs. II will be observed that this yer.
sion varies the conventional order; such
is the part of the higher oriticism.-Puck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05
DOG sLEDGE GOING TO THE KJ.oNDYKE.
From a Photography

great difficulties and dangers which
have 70 be encountered by explorers in
that land. The lack of mail service
seems TO be felt almost as great an in-
convenience as the want of claims
registration bureau, with a court for
the collection of debts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05
A Genuine ..,rark Down.

Mrs. Shopper-Do you believe that any
IF these mark-downs are genuine2
Mrs Seizem-Some of them are. ! know.
My son got one of them.
"What was it,
"a wife. He married girl in combina-
ton store. She was 24-marked down from
80. "-Pittsburgh Chronicle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05
GeffBnE II Back.

Il see the railroad hunger has 50
much stock in has gone into the hands
Of a receiver.
Too had. I suppose he has lost
every thing2"
~Oh. no. he has oeen appointed the
recesssf- - Brooklyn Life
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

1t is now too late to reach the klon-
dyke district this year; and as mining
Is possible only during the months of
May, June and July goId-seekers are
advised by experts to delay the start
for the fields until April IS OF next
year. The following summary Of the
cost OF the trip, from Chicago, and the
length Of time It will require to get
there is reasonably authentic:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

for provisions and articles of wear, and
the following list will give interesting
information on this subject. These
were the ruling prices when the miners
left Dawson City to return with their
immense wealth and entrance their
neighbors with the recital Of the story
of their Success:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

lills-The bootjack
New-lort-A sweet beverage
Old Orehard-1he garden OF Eden.
Bar HarbOr-The topers retreat
-toga-Mme. Bernhardt's wrapper.
Rich-fieid Springs Stan lard oil wells
Long Branch-1he limb Of : banyan tree.
Dean Grove-Thc merma DIS coral forest.
Niagara Falls-A nigh aggravating place
Of falls profits.
Old FONT Comfort The north pole in
the middle Of summer-Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

a Question in Grammar Mr. Kink 10
a professor in Biddle university, per.
fesser'" Well, Mr.. Kink2' (Which is
the past tense of the verb to h0odoo' hoo
done or hoodid - Harlem Life.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

Mr. Moody's Iowa system, for which he
has purchased so Saarpies Dairy Separa-
tors, IS turning out great success. why
don't some one III our community try 20 Sc
cure the local agency for these machinest
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05
WISE WOMEN.
Who Heed the First Synnp-
toms of Nervous arrangement.
Special from Mrs Pi0kham

special IT ON MIS- Al0Ahah
A dull. aching pain at the lower part
OF the back and a sensation of little
rills OF heat, or ehills running down
the spine. are symptoms of general
womb arrangement.
II these symptoms are not accompa-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

A man is the moving factor in getting en-
gagged, but the woman keeps th e stirred
up until the marriage is consummated.-
Atchison Globe
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

70 oftn happens when it Is predicted
that q can viii come 70 some bad end that
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

I believe Piso's Cure foc Consumption
saved my boys life last summer.-Mrs
Allie Douglass, LeBog, Allch.. Oct %, 20.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

lie who scorns to make little things mat
ters Of conscience will soon be constituencies
in regard to greater things.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

L. L. May & Co, nursery men aud seeds.
men OF s. Paul, MINI, Nant travelling sales
men 20 sos;clt orders II readers Of this IA
per viii Apply TO the above Irm for terms
positions can be obtained wit good salaries.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

'The tourist has hit the Town again."
said Slug Seven. "Tfa5 fellow is a type,
isn't heF' TYPE responded slug Elev-
en-. He is a cas :. typographical Jour.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

Bride (who has eloped)-"Here is a tele.
gram from papa" Bridegroom (anxiouslyl
- N hat does he sayg' Bride-"All is Tor.
given, nut don't come back. ''-Collier's
Me,klv
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

How SOW a person seems 70 read when
you are wa ting for his paper Washington
Democrat
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

Is in need OF help aud
that a good restorative medicine is
a positive necessity. - must be medi-
cine with specific virtues. As friend.
a woman friend, let ne advise the use
Of Lydia l. Pinbha Vegetable
Compound.
If your case has progressed so that
troublesome discharge is already es-
tablished, DO not delay, take the Veg
etable Compound at once, so as TO tone
up your whole nervous system; you
can get It at any reliable drug store.
You ought also TO use local applica-
ton, or else the corrosive discharge
win set mp an inflammation and hard
ening of the parts. Mrs. PinkhRm's
Ssnative Wash is put mp in packets at
25 cents each. To relieve this painful
condition this Sanative Wash is worth
its weight in gold. .
MRs. GEORGE W. SHEPARD, Watervliet,
n. Y, says; am glad 70 state that
j am cured from the worst form of fe-
male weakness. / was troubled very
much with leucorrhpa. bearing-down
pains and backache. Before using
Mrs. Pinkham's Remedies IL seemed
that I rad no strength at all. / was
in pain all over / began to feel better
after taking the first dose OF Vegetable
Compound. / have used five bottles,
end feel like new woman. / know
if other suffering women would only
try it, It would help them"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

No man gets as much mail as he seems TO
Npect.-Atcbison Globe.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-04-24
CATARRHAL DYSPEPSIA.
Pe-ru-na Net Only Cures, but Cures
Permanently.

Horizons, Pa, April, lS93.-Dr. S. B.
Hartman-Dear Sir: l had tried
three of the best physicians in Indiana
county, and had spent great deal Of
money, all to no effect. My friends
said | could not get well. had
about given up all earthly hopes.
weighed 100 pounds. | accidentally
saw the name Pe-ru-na. / Immediate
ly commenced taking it, and contin.
ued taking it until j had taken 1
bottles. | then weighed $50 pounds,
and never felt better in my life. i
am a walking monument of the yir-
tues OF your Pe-ru-na.
w. w. STRAsLER.
When next he writes he had chang
ed his residence.
Cory, Pa, May ., 1894. DR.. S. b..
Hartman: Now for all time to come,
use my photograph and state
ments. will go at any time and tes-
tify to the truth Of my assurances. l
am hearty and well to-day and | at
tribute all to Pe-ru-na.
w. w. STRAsLER.
Cory, Pa, March 3.-ls97. DIR. S.
b. Hartman; My health is A No. /,
and stand fast and untiring friend
Of Pe-ru-na. w. S. STRAsLER.
Pe-ru-na cures permanently. Its
cures last as above letters show. The
spring of the year is peculiarly provoc-
alive of catarrhal dyspepsia. Nearly
every one needs course OF Pe-ru-na
at this season. Send for free book.
Address, the Pe-ru-na Drug Manufac-
turing Company, Columbus, Ohio.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-04-24
The Biggest ship.

The Oceanic will be the biggest
ship ever known in history, ancient OF
modern. If the inhabitants OF the
lost Atlantis had larger one, there
is no record of it. The Oceanic is the
result of a resolve on the part of the
White Star lire company to distance
all rivals in the size of steamer. The
great vessel will be 704 feet long
more than one-eighth of a mile. She
will be the only vessel ever built that
Is longer than the old Great Eastern.
That ship was SOL feet in length.
The Hamburg American steamer
Pennsylvania comes next to the
Oceanic In size. The Pennsylvania Ii
mainly built for freight carrying and
Is $50 feet long. The Oceanic will be
a twin screw. The limit Ia size Of
ships Of the present pattern will prob.
ably be nearly ropched In case Of this
hugt: liner,