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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-04-09

favorable effect upon the healthfulness
of the community. Belts of trees plant
ed in the vicinity Of pestilential marshes
have rendered them no longer noxious
to those living near them.
In some European countries there are
what are known as schools Of forestry.
They furnish course of instruction
that not only includes the technical or
botanical study of forests but embraces
. complete course in natural science and
political economy. There is little hope
of such a benefcent exercise Of public
spirit In this country. But the subject
should receive more attention in our
public schools. And as for Arbor day
itself, let every citizen enter into its
spirit cordially and heartily. 1t appeals
to every race and every creed. Let every
clergyman, every business man and ev-
cry professional man do something to
make the observance befitting. There il
need Of it. II. A. A.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-04-09

stance, "the tall and stately pine, most
useful Of all trees" A voice will at
once second that nomination in the
same way as the first. 1t should be stat
Cd in the rules that any nomination not
seconded cannot be voted upon. A list
Of nominations may be made, with
speeches, as long as time will permit.
After tho nominations are closed, either
BY common consent or by the edict Of
tho chairman, will follow the announce
mcnt from the chair: "I now declare
the nominations closed. The next in Or
der will be tho election.
II will ada interest to have the cleo
tion by ballot II 1t is desirable to pro-
long the exercise, the balloting may be
simply for the choice Of two candidates
the two receiving the highest number
Of votes-and the contest then goes to
debate. The Judges and the champions
may be chosen by ballot or by taking
the yeas and nays, as in the selection Of
The chairman. Should il be inconvenient
to hold the convention on tree planting
day owing to other exercises, it could
b held earlier and some portions Of it
yepeatcd on Arbor day. especially the
debate, IL choice is had by debate.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-04-09

We had two arbor days in the spring,
and II is appropriate that there should
b one In the fall. Some trees bear
transpiauting better In the fall, and
there cannot be too much of this thing.
Nothing could b better than 10 have
this beautiful interest In tree culture
become q fad. A tree planting craze
that would line every street and avenue
with shade trees and stock every barren
hirlSide and Improbable field with the
making Of good timber trees would at
onoe beautify the landscape and lay the
foundation Of future wealth. But there
sre trees and trees.
Our trees need guardians, and tree
planting in this country needs special
fostorfng. Arbor days help this not 80
much directly, since, the actual tree
planting Ii insignificant compared with
tho annual destruction, but in awaken
ing an interest in the care, tho worth
and the beauty of trees and the need of
tres culture. The children Of today can.
pot b. enlistsd In better oause So
1ssted
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-04-09
NORTH.
SOUTH.

Cheap rates and good connections with boats ct
Frankfort for the west and northwest
w. II. BENNETT @. p. A.
Burt. 8. stratton, Agt., .owosso.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-04-09
Saplings Of Noble Trees.

It was formerly n college custom,
which still fingers in some institutions,
for each graduating class to plant a me-
mortal tree to the accompaniment Of i'm
pressive ceremony and considerable
specchmaling. Ancient and common
rs is this pleasing custom, it is de-
plorable fact that tho college campus
which depends ON memorial trees for
shade is bare indeed. Neglect is almost
always the fate of these saplings and
early death their portion. Infant trees
when deprived Of the natural environ
ment need, like human infants deprived
Of their mother, good deal of intelli-
gent care. Memorial trees, even when
they survive, are often memorial chiefly
of bad selection of stock or bud planting.
The promoters of Arbor day celebra-
ton do well to divert their efforts to-
ward enlisting the children in this work.
To plant trees where they will do
most good is the mission of Arbor day,
and if well selected, well planted and
we'll cared for as saplings these trees
will continue to serve, please and benefit
mankind long after the children and the
children's children of the youth who
planted them have been gathered to
their fathers. Exchange.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-04-09
Minnesota's Example.

The Minnesota Forestry association
proposes to begin at once movement
for the preservation Of the forests of
that state. The keen sighted people of
that progressive state seem to realize
now the fact which will dawn on others
later that the multiplying population
and the expansion Of the agricultural
area will sooner or later tax the forest
resources of all sections Of the country,
and these Minnesota men propose wisely
to make hay while the sun shines. In
other words, while the waste Of timber
Is going on elsewhere these thrifty folk
are preparing not only to husband what
they have, but to aid nature in provid-
ing more.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-04-09
A Tree Convention.

Exercises and ceremonies repeated an
nually tend to take stereotyped FORM,
and they soon become monotonous and
uninteresting to those most In need of
impressive instruction. The choice Of q
tree which shall be planted as memo
rial for the year or to some man Of note
is an essential feature Of every celebra-
ton of Arbor day, and it may be made
the occasion of an object lesson for
youth and children by adopting the
methods used in public affairs and hold
ing tree convention and election.
Methods vary in different localities, but
all are based upon one system of parlia-
mentary custom, very simple in form
and understood by every guide of the
youth.
The assembly may be called to order
in the most democratic manner by some
one acting as a spokesman for the peo-
pie. The spokesman will say: "The first
business will be the selection of a chair
man. I nominate - as chairman of
this convention A voice will second
the nomination. The spokesman will
then say, "All in favor of - for
chairman will manifest it by saying
Aye" After those in favor have de-
clared the spokesman will add, sop
posed, mo-" Even when the ayes seem
to be unanimous the votes opposed should
be called for. If there is more than one
nomination, the vote should be called
first upon the one first named, and should
there be an opposing voice to this propo-
sition then ballot should be had.
The chairman will state the object of
the convention and announce rules to
govern the proceedings Then will fol-
low the announcement from the chair,
"The next in order Is the nomination of
trees to be voted for in the selection of
. memorial tree"
Those present will have formed par
ties to favor certain trees, and one, aris-
ing in the assembly, will say, II nomi-
nate that grand old monarch Of the for
est, the sturdy oak. " This speaker will
then take his seat, and Immediately an
other champion Of the oak will arise and
in 80 many words second the nomina-
ton of the oak, at the same time dwell
ing at some length upon the merits Of
that tree so as to make clear the high
claim set forth by the first speaker.
Another voice will nominate. for in
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-04-09
GROWTH OF TREES.
Observation. OF a Deep student of For
estry.

Observations OF Deep Student OF For
estry.
The correspondent of an exchange
who is deeply interested in the study of
forest growth and who resides in Ver-
mont says: From boyhood l have been
a planter of trees for both ornament
and use. My father planted a horse
chestnut tree ON the day was born. 1t
is now about 80 feet high, and it re-
quires four long arms to span its cir
conference breast high. This tree was
90 years old the 18th Of last May. l
own 40 acres of choice woodland, most
ly maple, birch and poplar, but inter-
spersed with pine, spruce and hemlock.
Two Of my pines are over 100 feet high
and perfectly sound. On my lawn, %
years planted, have several canoe
birches over one foot in diameter, and
in front of another house, formerly
mine, stand four sugar naples which 1
planted 2S years ago, and which can
not span breast high with my arms.
"The condition of our New England
forest trees has always deeply interested
me, and there was a time, when loco
motives were fred with wood and lit
tie OF no coal was burned, that feared
for our forests. But that period has
passed, and I feel able to concur with
experts in woodcraft and extensive own
ers Of woodlands who now declare that
there is today more and better standing
timber in northern New England than
ever before since numbering was there
begun. Many seem to fear that the for
ests are being robbed for the manufac-
ture of wood pulp. Observation, how
ever, will show that poplar trees of the
best size for wood pulp can be grown in
. very few years, six to ten, and think
1t will not be long before the growing
of such wood will become regular and
profitable business ON our rocky, noun
tain farms.
1.-THE growing of our native nut trees,
chestnuts, butternuts, hickory nuts and
even beechnuts, will, feel sure, soon
become profitable branch Of farming.
With proper treatment and care these
nut trees can be grown in as large
quantities by grating, in some or all
Of its methods. 1t has long been so in
Europe. I am rather too far north or
too elevated for the chestnut to sue
coed, but I have half a dozen fine young
butternuts in bearing from nuts plant
ed about 90 years since and have recent
ly planted out about 80 more. i"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-04-09
Tree Planting Association.

The Tree Planting association of New
York city has arranged a plan for the
formation of clubs Of 10 or more mem
bers on every block. Many women are
taking part in the work of the associa-
ton.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-04-09

New Jersey foresters are advocating
fire lanes along railways; also perma-
nent forest reservations at the head Of
all water courses.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-04-09

The advocates of forestry have never
claimed that it would pay at present to
plant timber other than on wornout
lands
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-04-09

that II continued a century more will
turn the land into desert waste. Is it
fair to thus bring ON future generations
two Of the greatestcalamities that could
befall them--a scarcity of fuel and want
Of water? Let halt be called upon this
wanton devastation.
Let Arbor day be made something
more than an observance that begins at
sunrise and ends at the close of day.
Patriotism that exhausts itself in Fourth
Of July powder, bell ringing and elo-
quence is not worth much. Let the
spirit Of Arbor day extend through the
year. Make the day SO joyous and SO
full Of interest and pleasure that chill
dren will look forward to it as they do
to Christmas, New Year, the Fourth Of
July and Thanksgiving. Tree planting,
tree culture and tree preservation should
be considered a matter Of pride. Let tho
reward be generous for those who excel
in things whereby the greatest possible
good can be accomplished with the least
possible effort.
Children love flowers and trees natu-
rally. II their love does not strengthen
a. they grow older, it is because they
have had no means of fostering and ex-
ercising 1t.
But the children of larger growth
do not always fully understand the i'm
portance Of forest preservation and tree
planting. 1t is not for shade and beauty
alone that trees should be preserved
and increased The planting of single
row of trees has often had perceptibly
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-04-09
A JOYOUS HOLIDAY

r Dor DAY
serves to remind
us that the his
tory Of the coun-
try is a record of
warfare ON its
forests. We are
planting an acre
of trees annually
while 90 are laid
bare by the AK
and fire. With
thoughtless free
bootery or sheer
i q n o rance we
have destroyed
our forests with
q reckless n e IS
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-04-09

The forests of the White mountains
are disappearing with greatrapidity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-01

Preaching at the NJ. Z. church next
Sunday morning by Rev. James p.
Pinkham of Minneapolis. No even
ing service.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-01
Miss Homes Concert,

Arrangements have been completed
by the local order of the Eastern Star
for securing Miss Hopes Violin and
Mandolin Club OF st. Paul for an
evening concert Friday, April %
Miss Hopes concert company is com
posed exclusively of young ladies, all
Of whom have appeared before St.
Paul's most discriminating audiences
and won unqualified favor The
accomplishments OF many of the
young ladies is of the highest order.
The programs given by the club from
time to time during the winter and
cordially praised by the Twin CITY
papers, have included violin and vocal
solos, glees and concert pieces with
occasional dramatic readings. Just
what the program will be under the
auspices of the Eastern Star will be
announced later. 1t may be distinct
ly promised, however, that it will be
wholly enjoyable aud thoroughly high
class. The concert win be the social
event OF the Spring season; il comes
after Lent, and we count this due
warning tt keep your eye on the sale
OF tickets.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-01

Clearance Sale OF winter millinery
at The River Falls Millinery En-
DOTium.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-01

The last lecture in the Normal
Entertainment Course was given
Monday evening by p. S. Henson, ID.
D., Of Chicago, the witty preacher
and well-known lecturer. The eve
ming was mild and pleasant, and many
of the ladies who went TO the lecture
wore no head-dress, a fact that did
not escape the observation and con-
sequent remark Of the lecturer, who
is always on intimate terms with his
audience. As soon as the church was
com fortably filled, DR.. Henson was
introduced by Prof. Brier, who took
occasion cordially to thank the patrons
of the course for their support and
interest.
The lecturers first sally, after con-
graduating his hearers on the quality
OF the lecture course as whole, was
on our mutual lack of acquaintance.
1t seemed strange, he remarked, and
hisaudience agreed with him, that he
and they had never met before. He
then declared that Fools was not
his best lecture, and that if they
wished to hear his best they must
invite him to come again. He had
even grown somewhat ashamed Of
this lecture, so he confessed, and
regretted in his more erious
moments, that he should be chiefly
remembered as the author OF Fools.
This was especially embarrassing
since his son had once remarked that
this verdict was rather hard On him
self and the other children.
Among the fools in DIR. Henson's
catalogue whose toes were stepped on,
whose ears were boxed, and whose
inane or perverse follies were held up
to ridicule before the amused people
in the Congregational pews, were
nun bered the rich and misery fool,
the prodigal fool, the specializing FOOL
the pedantic. the solemn, the giggling, |
the dude and the drinking fool, and |
finally the fool of unbelief. Through |
out the entire lecture, which was rich |
and sparkling in tone, there was a |
wholesome and sweet current of /
sound sense. For DR.. Henson is a
whole-souled lover of life, whose views,
il not positively broad. are at least /
broadly charitable. He believes in a /
romp with the children, the inspira-
tion OF the Word, and would prefer, |
as he himself put it. "a little taffy
while alive to any amount Of epi-taphy |
when dead" The lecture was charg
ed with action and dramatic fire; and |
the kindly eyes of the speaker. the /
emphasizing wag Of his head, and the
occasional flights among the luminous
words of the language, will leave a
distinct impression on the minds OF 1
his hearers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-01

For SALE.-A fine 6-year-old driving
horse. Property of Rev. Moxie. In
Quire of c. \. Kimball.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-01
There Is Nothina So Good.

There is nothing just as good as DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consunp-
ton, Coughs and Colds: so demand it
and do not permit the dealer to sell
you some substitute. He viii not
claim there is anything better, but in
order TO make more profit he a. ay
claim something else TO be just as
good. You want Dr. Kings New Dis
coyery because you know it to be safe
and reliable, and guaranteed to do
good or money refunded. For Coughs,
Colds, Consumption and for all affec-
tions of Throat, Chest and Lungs,
there is nothing 50 good as is DR..
Kings New Discovery. Trial bottles
free at Taggart's Drug Store. Regu.
lar size soc and $1.C0 3
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-01

The Original Nashville Students,
who will visit our city April IL, are the
only colored com pany that was engag-
ed as a concert attraction at the
Worlds COlum bian Exposition. This
celebrated band Of singers appeared
in the great Festival Hall day after
day to tremendous audiences. The
Exposition authorities also used them
in mary OF their night fetes, provid-
ing them with an electric launch, and
sending them all through the lagoons
singing their beautiful songs TO the
maititudes gathered. At the close
n the Exposition. Mr.. Frank ID.
Millet, the celebrated artist and
journalist, who was Chief of the
ceremony and entertainment depart
ment Of the Exposition, wrote Of
them that they had his fun endorse
ment as the best band Of jubilee
Singers be had ever heard.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-01

a union temperance meeting will
be held next Sunday evening at the
Congregational church.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-01
Did You Ever

Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for
your troubles? If not, get bottle
now and get relief. This medicine
has been found to be peculiarly adapt
ed to the relief and cure of all Female
Complaints, eXerting wonderful
direct influence in giving strength
and tone to the organs. If you have
Loss of Appetite, Constipation, Head
ache, Painting SPELLS, or are Nervous,
Sleepless, Excitable, Melancholy or
troubled with Dizzy Spells, Electric
Bitters is the medicine you need.
Health and Strength are guaranteed
by its use. Fifty cents and Sl.00 at
c. II. Taggart's Drug Store. 3
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-01

The Weekly Chicago inter Ocean
and RIVER FALLS JOURNAL 500 per
year. in advance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-01
Obituary.

News was received yesterday by tele-
gram that Mrs. J. NJ. JOHN, nee Aggie
Wales, had died very suddenly yesterday
morning at her home in Lebanon, South
Dakota.
Mrs. John was still in the flower of
life, her exact age being Al years,
months and IL DAYS. Her last COM
munication to her mother gave no sug
gestion of i'll health, and promised visit
to her old home during the early spring;
so that her death is as unexpected as it is
untimely.
Mrs. John was the eldest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Wales and was
born in River Falls Nov. 90, 1855. Edu-
Gated at the Normal and active in all
wholesome doings of church and society,
she made many fast friends, whose
acquaintance, in later life, she took
occasion to renew nearly every summer
by visit home. In the early eighties
she joined the exodus to Dakota and
spent several years at Turton and at
Lebanon in the home where she died.
In June 1889 she was married at Turton
to Mr.. j. VI. John. and fur years ago
removed to Lebanon, where Mr.. John
has occupied the position of station agent
and operator
The body of Mrs. John will be brought
to River Falls for burial, and the funeral
ceremony will be conducted by Rev
Chas. Mcintosh. The date of the funeral
cannot now be announced, owing to the
uncertainty of railroad travel in Dakota.
The warmest sympathy of the Journal
the relatives of this lovable and christian
woman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-01
If you are


About the accommodations you
get when travelling. select the
Burlington Route as your line, and
you will be more than satisfied.
If you are going beyond Chica-
go, St. Louis, Denver, st. Paul or
Minneapolis, aud don't know the
rate of fare, or the different routes,
time, etc, write to Geo. P. Lyman.
Gen. Pass. Agent, st. Paul, Mimi,
and you viii get a prompt re-
ply. or call on any agent of the
Burlington Ro.te,-they can be
found in all principal cities.
Reclining Chair Cars, Compart-
ment Sleepers and Cafe Dining
Cars make a combination I'M
equaled for comfort in travel.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-01
The Republican City Caucus.

The annual Republican city caucus
was held at the |. Q. o. K. hall on
Friday evening of last week.
The caucus was called to order by
Q. II. Morse, chairman of the city
committee. Allen p. Weld was
chosen chairman and S. j. Rasmussen
Secretary.
The names of the candidates nomi-
mated will be found in the election
notice.
There was very little opposition to
any OF those nominated, several being
chosen by acclamation.
The city committee for the follow
ing year is, Q. r. Morse, A. III. Lord
and w. II. Tozer.
Ward committees were elected as
follows
First Ward-L Platt, f. v
Williams. L. Q. Krauth.
Second Ward-A W. Kaler, A. l.
Lien, j. Il. Johnson.
Third Ward-James Hale, Thoma:
Foster, A. NJ. Nelson.
Fourth Ward-C. n. Wiger, j. S
Wadsworth, L. Stiles.
l. -
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-01

Elbridge Currier is temporarily dis
abled, from being kicked by horse
Monday evening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-01

Mrs. A. Tween, residing at 100
Henry ST., Alton, H., suffered with
sciatic rheumatism for over eight
months. She doctored for it nearly
the whole of this time, using various
remedies recommended by friends,
and was treated by the physicians, but
received no relief She then used one
and a half bottles of Cham be Rain 5
Pain Balm, which effected Il complete
cure. This is published at her request
as she wants others similarly afflicted
to know what cured her The % and
80 cent sizes for sale by Il. S. Free
man. druggist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-01
Rnti-saIoon Campaign.

The public is invited to attend a
series of meetings TO be held at the
following dates and places and ad.
dressed by the following speakers
upon the subjects named. Friday,
April ,, David Morgan, Superintend.
ent of the st. Paul Bethel Mission, at
Opera Hall, The Saloon Must Co."
Sunday, April 4, Rev James T.
Pinkham. recent candidate for govern.
or of Minnesota, at the Congrega.
tional church, "The Voice Of God in
the Nations
Monday, April 8, James p. Pink
ham, at Opera Hall, THE Saloon and
Municipal Prosperity"