davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15
plTH AND POINT.

"A soldier who remarked he ht beer
in seven engagements was interrupted
by a small boy, who said his sister had
been engaged IL times.-Tit-Bits.
-Brondi-"I see here that the Cuban
insurgentsarer remarkably well armed =
Sellers-"Um; yes; and, on the other
hand, the Greeks were well legged. -
Philadelphia North American.
The Uncertain Future-He-.'Af
darling, l always feel like taking off
my shoes when enter your sacred pres
ence." She--"Well. would rather you
did it now than after We are married"
Life.
Glass ejudice.-"Well, there is one
thing to be proud of; we have no class
prejudices in this country" Il guess
you were never around when three or
four sophmores got hold of a fresh
man."-lndiauapolis Journal.
Lady (sitting for portrai) And
make my mouth small, will you-ever
so small? know it is large, really, but
make il quite tiny. will you?" Artist
(politely)-"Certainly, madam. II you
prefer it, will leave it out altogether"
-Tit-Bits.
Jeremiah" she said to her hus
band, who dislikes pets. you know that
you think great deal more of that dog
than you used to" That's true" I'm
glad TO hear you say So" Every night
now he refuses to let me think of any
thing else. Washington Star
Tommy had bitter disappoint-
ment yesterday" what was it?"
Tell about if, Tommy" "Th' paper
said our preacher wuz goin' to exchange
pulpits with mother preacher-an' l
went t church, an there ~ tn same
pulpit-an' mother an."-Chicago
Record.
She Suited Him.-"You seem to
have taken quite a fancy TO Miss
Barnes" Yes. She's a very strong
girl" strong! What has that to do
with ito" "She's the right kind of a
girl to take out on a tandem. never
was fond of work myself. Chicago
Evening Post.
"A Delayed Effusion.-"Fellow tried
TO work the editor Yesterday" "How
was that?" Offered him a manuscript
poem called Marco Bozzaris' for two
dollars" what did the old man say 2"
"Said the fellow had made the mistake
of his life in not writing the poem two
months ago."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15
How IL Is Done.

Cup against it againi" gloomily remarked
the man who pronounces athletic" In four
syllables
flows that?' asked the woman who
wears white gloves with black stitching.
Thought | had a sure thing the otl er
day, and was thrown as usual Was in a
bicycle store when a young fellow came in
to buy cyclometer. Said his had given out
after he had ridden $50 miles. Was trying
for a seasons record, and hat ed to begin
over again. Salesman said . could fix il
Took new cyclometer, fixed it on wheel, up
ended the thing IN the store and began to
turn. Reeled off $50 miles in no time
Thought | saw my graft. Went 10 guy
know and bet him l could ride more miles
in week than he could. 1t was to be de-
clded by our cyclometers. Bought new cy-
clometer, went up IN the attic and began 10
turn. Struck hot box at the two hundred
and eighty-seventh mile and stuck fast
Never happened TO a cyclometer before.
just my uck.'-Buffalo Express.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15

early in March, that there should be no
Legislation enacted. except tariff legis-
lation. Speaker Reed publicly an
nounced. from his official position a. the
speakers desk, that this special session
of the congress as called by the presi-
dent solely for the purpose of the en-
actment of revenue or tariff legislation.
That is all very plain; but there is
something back of it.
Every member of the house of repre-
sentatives has some cons tituent. or CON
stituents. urging him to secure special
legislation. Excluding pension claims,
there are revolutionary war claims.
Mexican war claims. civil war claims
and numerous private claims against
the government, amounting in the ag-
gregate to more ;hdn Sl0O.O0O,00O That
is pretty big sum of money, and would
be alarming in its proportions. even If
the national treasury we're not in a
bankrupt condition.
II is the determination of Speaker
Reed that none of these claims shall
have consideration at this time. DO
you know why? Because there is
danger that many OF them would be
passed. and the government is IN no con
dition to pay even its just obligations.
You Rad about trusts and combina-
tons of rich men, to accomplish re-
suits. Well. congressman form combi-
nations. too. The statesmen who have
constituents after them. demanding
consideration of their speciai measures,
get together and work together and
vote together. They talk with each
other IN the committee rooms about
their bills. and tell each other how i'm
portant it is for each of them to sec ure
the passage of bills, in order that they
NAV be renominated aud reelected to
congress. 4 fellow feeling makes them
Sympathetic towards Zach other. All
of them want TO continue in public life:
and they can do so. D. each Others aid.
Consequently. they secure favorable re-
ports from committees. and u they can
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15
/IDAsssSseA ><------>-<-
IIy%8
sdlg - II ~ Il \ 4,
COVER FOR HAY STACK.

best to let stand a few days then re.
top and cover. Cover is made of boards
one by twelve inches. ours were IA feet
long. Beyel the edge Of one board and
nail it and another together in tho
form of Widespread triangle, using
ten-penny nails. If not spread sud-
GENTLY, nail well and jump up and
down on top of il. Have an attendant
take one end, you take the other, carry
up on ladders and lay on center OF
stack. Carry another board up in the
same manner; or, better. have some
one pass it up TO you, slip edge under
first board, tapping two inches or less
and nail. Now move around TO oppo'
site side of stack. put one up there. and
50 on till roof is wide as you want it
Pass wires over top and weight down
heavily with rocks. Don't leave il any
time without weighting, for the wind
can remove n roof of this kind in much
less time than il took TO put il on.
Watch the stack closely and don't let
il get started tipping, for if it does the
weight on top will pull it over rapidly.
George L. Petit, in Agricultural
Epitomist
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15

bring their several bills before the house
of representatis es, they vote for each
others bills. All they need is public
consideration in order to secure the
passage of their pet measures. Speaker
Reed has shut them all off.
Under the standing rules of the house
of representatives no pill can be co lsid-
cred, unless il has been favorably re-
ported from a regular committee, ex-
cept by unanimous consent" Even
under existing rules, II a popular MEM
Der Of congress receives recognition
from the chair, and can induce the
house TO give unanimous consent" he
can have a bill passed. But there is
always some ore man in the house Of
representatives who opposes the pas
sage of bills in that way, and when
unanimous consent" is asked, some
body shouts: mir. Speaker, object"
/ That settles il. As long as one mem
1 Der objects there can be no "unani-
nous consent" and hence the bills can
not be consi lered.
Speaker Re ed has decided that he will
not now appoint my of the committees
of the house. That power is placed in
Lis hands. The senate appoints its COM
/ mittees by eetion; but the house of
Representative IS confdes that impor-
/ tant power to the speaker alone. and he
/ can appoint the committees when he
/ gets ready. Speaker Reed does not in
/ tend to appoint the committees for the
1 Fifty-ffth congress until the beginning
of the regular session of the congress
l in December next.
he greatest number of people affect
/ ed by the failure of the speaker TO ap-
point the committees will be found
among the old soldiers, their families
and friends. The rules of the pension
office are strict, and apparently unjust,
in some cases. Consequently there are
many old soldiers who can never re-
ceive pensions unless they can secure
/ special acts of congress. But no pri-
yate pension bill can be-passed, except
1 by unanimous consent" because there
| is no committee on pensions. Before
pension bill can be considered in the
house it must be referred to the COM
mittee on pensions, and be favorably
reported by that committee. But there
/ is no committee on pensions, and there
will be no committee on pensions I'M
til next December. Consequently the
old soldiers and their friends must de-
fer their hopes until the beginning of
the regular session.
There are many ambitious cities in
the country, with populations of TO-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15

/ with almost cry of thanksgiving L. the
window. Yes. there was my darling's
blue habit fiuItering in gne breeze. She
had returned unhurt. but the excite
ment must have been too great for her
strength. for. even from where 7 stood.
I could but note the deathIy pallor Of
her face, and FASTENED down to meet
her.
Ere | reached her side saw two of
the men. in obedience to some hastily
issued commands, spring into their sad
dies and ride rapidly down the avenue.
Then in another moment Miss Emily lay
almost faintinc in my arms.
"Oh. Mamma. she exclaimed. II have
,silled him. and he will never, never
know how dearly loved him."
/ almost carried the poor child TO my
room and laid her on tie sofa. noting
as I did so with a shudder, the two or
ihree bright. red stains upon her habit.
What did they Porteud?
From time TO time low means escaped
her half-parted lips, and ! could but
contrast her with the bright. willful
girl Who had ridden off a few brief hours
before so full of hope and happiness.
And then. in broken words. she told the
story. How al a sudden turn in the
road. she had caught sight of Mr.
Arthur following he. and i'm very per-
verseuess of spirit touched lightly with
her whip the animal which needed re,
straint rIther than urging. then turned
her ic.,d in the direction of the pits. a
road az any time dangerous. but now,
maduened by the touch Of the ~ hip, the
mare lad taken the bit betw cen her
teeth. and the little hands cIenching
the reins were powerless. Mr. Arthur
saw her peril and. putting spurs to his
horse in reckless defiance of harm TO
himself. had put him to the leap, en-
feavOring, 10y leaving the road, TO head
her of and seize her rein. Ii was race
for life. \ heap Of stones lay upon the
road. On ore side there was barely
room for a single horse to pass. Could
he reach that first he might save her
There was no time to question. BY an
effort almost superhumau. he directed
his morse 10 the PASS. aud seized the
bride which now lay pOwerless in her
grasp. The mare swerycd back, his
own horse plunged. and, in some way,
how. she could not tell. he lay beneath
the maddened animals feet, his head
striking on the cruel stones. The shock
had brought the mare to reason. which
no,v stood still and trembling. But
Arthur had saved her life by giving his
could but comfort the child the hest
! might. when outside came the tread
Of feet. and knew they were bringing
their sad burden home. Pressing kiss
on her forehead. went forward to meet
il, but as through my tears | bent to
look over the dear face. !. too. almost
tainted. though this time for joy. for
the great brown eyes were wide open,
and I could almost fancy smiling into
mine.
The physicians gave us little hope at
first. however. and it was pitiful to
watch Miss Emily steal IN and out of the
room when he lay so white and still and
suffering. All her old wiIlfulness had
gone now, and could see how her heart
was centered in him, but at last we
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15

There are people who tell us the distance
old Mother Earth is from the stars. count
ing miles upon miles into millions, as the
distance from Neptune to Mars The way
they throw figures Is awful. or the size of
the little sun spot, and how long it would
take to walk re und it if il wasr t so deuced.
ly hot. The measure the depth of the
ocean, and the distance across it as well,
get the weight in the air of a meteor, and
locate the right spot where they ell But
astronomers and mathematician all con-
fess that they can't get just right the miles
gone over by papa, when he totes" the cross
kid N the night-N V World
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15
LoUsE-PRooF RoosT.

sides being of 1X2-ineh material. II
preferred, weights may be suspended
at ID ID ID to stes " the contrivance. II
it does not swing too much. the fowls
can easily get off and on the roost. Al
that is necessary is to keep the rod al
the top (B) well oiled. and lice cannot
get to the fowls. The roost can be
taken down during the dy, r desired
or may be swung IN any direction to ad-
init the attendant to the floor The
cost is but nominal sum.-Farm and
Fireside
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15
The Now N,vx Utdo

The strongest shooting gun in the world
is the new Lee rifle made by the NVinches.
ter Repeating Arms Co., New Haven, CT,
for the u. 5. Navy. When fired there
is a pressure on the breech of 60, 600 pounds
to the square inch. To build a gun that
wo.Id withstand such tremendous strain
was a great undertaking, but the Winches-
tiers, with their vast and varied experience
and wonderful plant, succeeded in turning
out gun entirely satisfactory in every way
to the Navy. Like all Winchester rifles
they shoot to perfection, work smoothly
and easily and are strong serviceable arms.
The Ninchesters send a large illustrated
catalogue free upon request.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15
HIS GARDEN


He spadsd e with diligence
GAnd also xith q Spadsi.
And. on. ne had the ha,kache
BY the time ne Eot lt made
He raked 70 OF quite smoothly
And made some pretty beds.
And a night he drea med OF turnips
And great prize cabbage heads
Wen. when ne got i ready.
He planted seeds galore
OF every kind provided
Al the agricultural store.
With fictitious and celery
Ard radishes and beans.
And peUperErass and onions.
And various kinds Of green's.
And cabhaEes and melons.
And cucumbers ard peas.
And srtichokes ard parsley,
And a few lettuce trees
At last the whole was loaded.
And. having done his best.
And being some what tired.
He sat him down 10 rest.
Alas, that fatal error
Made an his ianCrs vain
The man Who makes garden
Should never rest. that's plain.
Attention every moment
a planted garden reeds.
But he-he stepped to rest him
And his only crop vas weeds.
-S0merviIie Journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15

a new bug has reached Philadel-
phia. imported direct from South
America. Like good many other i'm
portations, it is wholly undesirable
The report says this chronological Gu
riosity has proved itself a most de
structive pest, as it will eat wood when
it cannot get bones to feed upon. The
bug, which is entirely a new species to
this country, has been imported into
this city by the hundred millions on
two vessels which arrived al this port
recently from South America. They
were taken from the hold of the Brit
ish barkentine Albertina, from Rosario
The bugs have several legs. are covered
with hair, and are extremely repulsiye
in appearanee.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15
EXCELLENT CROP PROSPECTS,.
Western Canadian Farmers In Excellent
Spirfts

Western Canadian Farmers In Excellent
Spirits.
The reports that have been received from
the farmers OF the Canadian Northwest are
exceedingly good. The June rains, which
are looked upon as factor in forwarding
the wheat crop, and is inestimahle in fore
ing the growth, have been numerous and
the wheat fields are now in the highest con
ditiOn. The result will be that with the
acreage OF this year and the prospect Of a
big average, the lot of the Canadian farmer
is q most enviable one. Along the lines of
the railway that have been constructed and
those under construction, there are still q
limited number of homesteads that can be
had actually free. In other districts i'm
proved farms can be had at low figures
The opportunity is now offered all who de
sire to better their condition 10 take up
lands there. Excellent climate good laws
free schools, and the best of social condi-
lions, churches societies, etc. For particu-
lars and pamphlets and information as to
the best means of reaching there apply to
Mr.. Ben Davies, Agent for the Canadian
Government. 1872 Third street, St Paul; w
Richie, Grafton, n. D.; r. II. Swallow
Natertown. =. ID.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15

a lobg-continued diet of molasses has
been found injurious TO cattle, but Lou
isiana sugar planters have discovered
that BLACK strap" uhzed in proper pro-
portions with corn, hay OF oats forms
good food for fatteniDg cattle. There is
already great demand for il in Texas,
and il is expected that the western
states will soon consume quantities of
what has been considered the nearly
useless portion of the sugar-cane prod
uct.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15

Have, ere now. had their currents turned
awry," as Hamlet SAYS. by an attack of dys-
Tepsia. Napoleon failed to improve his adj
vantage at Austerltz in consequence, it is
said, of indigestion brought on by some in
discretion IN eating In order to avoid dvs-
pepsia, abstain from over indulgence. and
precede the meal by wineglassful Of Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. more effective
than any dietetic in improving the tone of
the stomach. Liver complaint, chills and
fever, and rheumatism are annihilated by
the Bitters.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15
WAYS OF CONGRESSMAN.
How They Curry On Legislation
in House and Senate.
Private Pension bills Are Introduced
by the score, But Action Is Had
Only Few-Fate OF
Petitions.


The claim is made that the house
of representatives is not constitutions
ally in session. Senator Morgan, of Al
ALBANIA, distinguished constitutional
lawyer, has stated in the senate that
this entire session of congress is I'M
constitutional.
The senator claims that, although
the letter of the constitution seems 10
be complied with, the spirit of the in
strument is Violated, because the house
Of representatives, under a standing
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15

Along the coast of FloIsda and Geor-
gia the musical notes of what the
old fishermen call the singing shad''
are often heard. They differ from the
sommon shjd in being smaller, aud also
IN the formation OF their mouths. Their
singing is pleasant at hrSt, bat soon
grows monotouous. owing TO the fact
that it is a constant repetition Of the
same souuds.-Cmcinnat Commercial
ffazette
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15

"How FOOLISH said the good old minister;
"do you not realize that the chaEces az
%, 500 to l against you!" "Of course | do.
answered the young man, who ha0 bought
lottery ticket; "and yet my hopes are not
half as ridulous as those You raised in the
hearts Of the Sunday schoc. boys when YOU
told them that every one of them had
chance at the presidential chair. Indian.
apolis Journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15

EIinks-beg paruou, sir, but think
on have my umbrella there.
Stranger-Your umbrella sir? OF
course. IL may be. You know how UNI
brelias change hands. Ha. ha. Per-
mit me TO &c tore il.
Eiinks Ito himself. walking away
hose happy thoughts Of mine are sim
piy Inspirations. Aly umbrella la!
hai ha. -Cistsis nd Plain Deser.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15
FARM AND GARDEN.
HAY STACK COVER.
IL Keep the Hay bright Clear Up to
he

the Boards.
Herewith is presented a sketch of a
stack cover which we saw a neighbor
using and afterwards used ourselves
with very satisfactory results. for upon
removing the cover the hay is found
uice and bright clear up to the boards.
There is usually little damaged hay
at lower edges of cover, but the loss
here is slight.
The stack is made in the form of q
rick of any desired length, as several
lengths of boards may be used. 1t
should be well balanced; the hay
should, if possible. be pitched on to
stack from both sides. In topping out,
bring up to sharp ridge and tramp well
along center. In good weather it is
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15
Short, Cheap and Pleasant Route 10 the

The Flint & Pere Marquette Steamships
leave Milwaukee every evening, except Sat
urday at S As, and the big car ferry "Pere
Marquette" Largest in the world leaves
day, at II 100 o'clock. Both lines arrive az
Ludington the following morning in time
to connect with trains for all points in
Michigan, Ohio, Canada, East and South.
Passengers viii save money and time, as
well as enjoy a pleasant journey by pur-
chasing tickets via +. & p. NJ. II. r. Ash
your local agent for tickets ia this route.
and for further information apply TO your
agent, or h. r. Moeller, Asst. Genl. Pass.
Agt., Saginaw, Mich.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15

He was worth a good deal in money, but
not in anything else
Il am sorry to have to leave you so much, >
he said, as he put on his Overcoat and start
ed for the club.
Il am sorry you can't leave me more and
do it sooner" she returned
And somehow that bothered him all the
evening. In fact, he was somewhat tempt
ed to change his will.-Chicago Post.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15
rremntnre Conclusions.

THAT was my Cousin George | was
out driving vita yesterday afternoon.
You ought to see him manage team.
lie is the most expert driver with one
hand ! ever saw.
drove with one hand. did he. Miss
Julia? think understand"
"Sir! He talked to me with the other
one. He is deaf and dumb. Chicago
Tribune
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15

Aliens Foot-Fase, a powder Ter the feet.
II cures painful, swollen, smarting feet and
instantly takes the sting out of corns and
bunions It's the greatest comfort discovery
of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain cure for
sweating, callous, hot, tired, aching feet.
Try it to-day. Sold 10y all druggists and
shoe stores. 25c. Trial package FREE
Write to Allen S Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15

Wife (waking up and catching her
husband by the rm)-Robert, Robert,
there's a man in the house.
Husband tsleepily) Yes. know
there is and you're ainehing him like
the deuce. Stop II. = n. \. Evening
Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15
what she Lost.

Husband-I have made all sorts of
sacrifices for you. Now, what did you
ever give up for me?
Wife-What did l ever give up for
you? Well, never, Why, | gave UP
half dozen of the incest young men in
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15

feeling of sufoeation and alarm, she
must at once regain her strength.
1t matters not where she lives. she
can write a letter. Mrs. Pinkham,
of Lynn, Mass, will reply promptly
and without charge. The following
shows the power of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, accom-
panied with a letter of advice:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-I have suf-
fered for over two years with falling,
enlargement and liberation OF the
womb, and this spring, being il such
weakened condition, caused me to flow
for nearly six months. Some tins
ago, urged by friends, wrote to you
for advice. After using the treatment
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-15
Now Icr.c, GROCER. sued.

Trenton, n. j., June "a lSpeclal). Suit
has been filed here by The National Cash
Register Company OF Dayton, Ohio, against
Edwards & Nreeland, grocers Of Paterson,
n. j., who use Globe cash register, which
the National Company claims infringes its
patents. An injunction and damages are
asked for.