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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26
SHE COULD NOT DIsMouNT,
Bu, That Was NJ Reason Why John
should Uagc said So.

"
should Wave said So.
THE stupidity ard meanness of some
people passes my apprehension, snap
PLY declared the girl who was the last
of all her set 10 learn bicycle riding.
Had another tumble ?" inquired the
girl who loves joke, with merry
twinkle in her down-dropped eyes.
Yesterday" continued the story
telle without noticing the interrupt
ion, Il took my wheel and rode over
to see Helen Starr. It's three miles to
her house. as YOU know, and was pref
~ tired when | got there. 81 was sorry
To see her broth, John standing out on
the stoop in front of the house. II
can't always dismount gracefully. you
know. and | didn't like 10 pretend my
skirt was caught and ask him to help
me off for well-for fear he'd
think / could dismount alone. So de-
cided TO try il, and then, just as | got
right in front of him. those blessed
handle bars turned and / ran into the
curb and fell of in the mud.
Il was just as mad as could be, OF
course. but he was perfectly lovely
Helped me up beautifully. took my
wheel into the house and fixed those
horrid bars. although he would persist
in saying that they didn't seem loose,
the idiot! And when | came away again
he insisted upon holding the wheel
while I mounted by the house.
"'You can ride right through the
gate and ont TO the street he kept say
ing. the stupid imbecile. and that's
what | tried TO do. But, oh. my dear!
If YOU knew what I really did do!
They have a wire fence bordering
their grass. YOU know--just three wires
strung along on top Of each other-and
instead OF going through the gate II
ran INTO that. The wheel leaned up
against the fence peacefully and wasn't
hurt a bit. and i went over il. I
thought 7 should die with shame.
'But got up Immediately. of course,
and began to rail at those handle bars
for.turuing again. And then that luna
tic of John Starr actually insisted
that they were all right. but that I'd
made too short turn. and he wouldn't
rest until he proveI it. not only 10
Helen. but 10 her father and mother
AID host of visitors. who came troop
ing up Just in time 10 see il. l tell you
girls. the unutterable stupidity of some
people inspires me with positive awe
Chicago Times-Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26

The story is told of y ,nkee housewife
who was extremely neat, IL I she woke ~,
night at the sound of her husl I'd ~ .lnc
softly out of bed and toward the hght-stand.
What's the matter, Nilliam?n she whis.
pered.
''Sh!' he whispered; there's burglar
coming up the front stairs, and I'm getting
my revolver"
All was silence again, II the midst of
which William erept noiseessly to the head
Of the stairs Presently there was a loud re.
port, followed by mad scurrying of feet;
then the husband came back. lighted a
lamp and returned 10 the stairway.
% William, William did he
Yes, he got away said the husband
oh. | don't care - much about that"
the woman said, hut William did he
Did he what s"
Did he wipe his feet before he started up
the stairs: " outh's Companion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26
FACTS For FARMERS.

Attack a ringbone just as soon as it
makes its appearance.
If the dog is heavily coated mercifully
shear him this hot weather.
The merciful man will have shade for
the stock. So will the man who works
for the greatest profit.
Every farmer should own a breast
strap for use on horses that show symp-
toms of sore shoulders.
The stallion ought to be driven fast
enough to cover him with lather. Then
rubbed down thoroughly.
Rotten swill and hot weather are bad
mixtures for the hog. Pure water is
much better than sue swill.
As a rule farm work does not require
a big, heavy horse. \ lighter horse is
better.-Western Plowman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26

as shown by L. Have four coupling
straps made with snap on one end and
an adjustable loop on the other end, by
means of which its length can be read
lily adjusted. Separate cut Isl shows
how straps are made. The loop works
in hame ring, while the snap fastens to
bit OBJ. Snaps may be used on both
ends.
on outside horses, same as here shown,
and, instead of the four coupling straps,
use but three, and with these couple the
horses heads together right through
George t. Petit, in Agricultural Epito-
Ct
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26

brary is about TO be permanently
opened. On the Saturday following the
recent adjournment of congress, the
new librarian, Hon. John Russell Young,
closed the old library for the purpose
of transferring TO the new library
building its books. its treasures, its GU
rios, its Klondyke mines of golden in
telligence. When all of these valuable
volumes are seen again by the public
they will be in perfect order on the
commodious stacks and shelves in the
attractive halls of the most beautiful
library building in the world.
The decision of Librarian Young to
close the library so soon after the adj
journment of congress was born of
necessity The work of removal is a
stupendous task. To finish this, and TO
open the library again with the least
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26
success Depends on Thought.

Many a farmer goes Flooding along,
earning but a scant living, with no rest
in sight this side of the grave, who
might by a little reasoning, and the
adaptation of circumstances surround
ing him to the idea in view. making a
speciality of some one line of farming,
and make a paying business Of it..
But this takes energy, both physical
and mental-and he drifts on in bliss
full ignorance of the chances and oppor-
tunities surrounding him, by which be
might have gained comfortable COM
petenee for his old age.-Rursl World.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26
FARM AND GARDEN.
PLAN FOR A PIGGERY.
Ia L. Reasonable in Cost and Answer
Every PurDose


The accompanying figure shows the
ground plan of one-story piggery so
by 40 feet. provides room for ten
brood sows, unless one pen be used for
storing feed. The center alley should
be excavated about two feet deep below
the level of the floors and cemented
and should have a fall of about six
inches toward the manure receptacle.
The wooden floor of the alley should
he made of inch matched material put
together in the form of batten doors.
laid on light cross timbers also remov-
able, that the cement floor of the alley
may be cleansed from time 10 time and
covered lightly with dry earth TO alb
sorb the urine. BY this arrangement
the bed will be in the dry end of the
pen, and the liquid material on the floor
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26
Sell Your Eggs at Home.

Farmers should never ship eggs until
they have first endeayored to get bet
ter prices for them nearer home If
they would retail their eggs and seek
customers a large sum would be added
TO the receipts from poultry. Fresh
eggs are always salable, for every
family must at times have them. It fire.
quently happens, when eggs are scarce,
that one farmer must buy them from
another, and in every village and town
will be found those who prefer to buy
them from the farmer than from the
dealers.-Farm and Preside
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26
FOR EXCHANGING THINGS.
a Mania That Affects All Woman's
transactions.

She sat down and slowly drew of the
black chiffon boa which she wore.
w hat a ty-a-aW-ConStrIcto hat
Is, said the man. towing with its fiufiiness.
The girl laughed. well, you came pretty
near It; YOU got as far as its last name. Ii
is a pretty one isn't 1t: | bought a white
one first, and then | decided needed gray
one much more. so | exchanged it You
know my new gray suItg " ell, the gray
boa looked perfectly dear with II and
Gray! It's black. interrupted the
man, dangling the thing before has eyes
"Of course it Is, she replied; Il ex-
changed II again. You see | decided that
the gray one would soil easily. and. beside,
Margaret has a gray one, and | can-that's
the nice thing about Messenger & Singer 5
store; you can exchange everything. they re
50 accommodating. DO YOU know" she
continued. her mouth and eyes perked up
in an expression of mystery
No." he interposcd, II understand moth
ing of women's business methods, they're
too complicated for my feeble brain
Il was going to say she continued, nm
ruffled. ''thGt If | ever have To marry I'm
going to get my husband at Messenger q
Singers. 50 that ] can take him back If
he doesn't suit. Chicago Inter Ocean
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26
REMOVING THE LIBRARY.
a Task Requiring Much Labor and
Yet More Skill
New Congressional Library building
Now Receiving the Treasures
So Long Housed in the
Capitol.
Lspeelal washington Letter. !

The rooms in the capitol building
which for years have accommodated the
congressional library are closed to T., :
public.
For more than ten years past the let
crary wealth of the library of con-
gress has been shamefully and dis
gracefully piled and scattered about.
cluttering up the floors and passage
ways, and bullying out from the over
crowded racks and shelves.
This disgraceful scene will never be
witnessed again. The old library is
permanently closed, and the new Ii
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26
Try Aliens Foot-Ea.c.

4 powder to be shaken into the shoes. At
this season your feet feel swollen and hot,
and get tired easily. Ii you have smarting
teeU o. tight shoes. try Aliens Foot Eass.
II cools the feet aud makes walking easy.
Cures aud prevents swollen and sweating
feet, blisters and callous spots Relieves
corns aud bunlons OF ali PAIN and gives rest
aud comfort. Try It TO-DAY Sold by all
druggists aud shoe stores for 25c. Trial
package FREE. Address, Allen ). 0lmsted,
lie Roy, y. y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26

'Well. | paved goif with my wife this
morning. said the man al the club
Which wong" said the man al the lit
tie table.
The first man looked up. twisted his
mouth around bit, started TO say some
thing. but refrained.
The other one looked up.
(Which won:" he repeated.
Which one:' said the other angrily
What DO you thiul am, q Turk or Nor.
mon: Buffalo Enquirer
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26
FOUR-HORSE LINES.

An Arrangement ExceIIentIy Adapt.
ed for Field Work.
"Can you tell me how to drive four
horses abreast with two lines, and
without Jockey sticks?" was recently
asked us.
For field work the arrangement
shown in the sketch presented here
with is perhaps as good as any. Put the
ordinary check lines on outside horses
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26

Clara-He stayed an hour later than
usual last night.
Maude-How was that?
Clara-He insisted upon taking one
mare kiss.-N. Y. Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26

And imbibed with the water OF a malarious
locality, has still certain antidote. Ex-
perIence sanctions confidence in Hostel
ter's Stomach Bltters as a preventive of
this scourge. All over this continent and in
the tropics It las proved 'Jself certain
means of defense. and an eradicant of in
termIttent and remittent fevers, and other
forms of miasma-born disease. Nor is Il less
effective for kidney troubles, constipation,
rheumatism and nervousness
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26

Yesterday" said Jabson, Il refused
Door woman's request for a small sum OF
money, and in consequence OF my act
passed sleepless night. The tones of her
voice were ringing IN my eats the whole
time
'Your softncss of heart does Won credit, -
said MADISON. WHO was the woman.
My wife San Francisco Chronicle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26

And now Nero bent his glance to
ward imperial Rome in flames and twanged
the + string carefully To see if his instrument
was IN tune-"I'll give EN- some appropri-
ate music,' Bringing down the bow with a
flourish, he soon had the quick strains of
.Iherell BE a Hot Time in the Old Town
Tonight quivering from his violin Puck
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26

l love to hear the rattle
OF the mower on the lawn,
As It fficks away the verdant blades
The dewdrops rest upon,
II comes as sweetest music,
From every stretch and turn
That is of course, when some one else
is pushing the concern.
Cleveland Leader.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26

Mrs. Coldfeed-You say you used to
be rich. Did you run through your for
tune?
Weary Willie with reminiscent
gurgle Mo, lady; me fortune run
through me-Jud
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26
a sltuntion at sfrh,

Miss Craik-Er-really, Mr.. Pruyn,
must refer you to papa.
Why, bless me. my dearest
girl, anyone with face like yours needs
no erencesl-Brooklyn Life.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26

Gridgin-"Did You notice how Brabrool,
grabs all the good things there are goingg''
lIouston-"That's because he's an optimist.
lie believes that everything Is for the best.
and naturally he thinks he Is the best. 81
Boston Transcript
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26
L. There Either,

Though chicken costs but fourteen cents.
In Jokes it's always found
The chicken pie IS made from veal.
which costs eighteen q pound.
IN. Y. Journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26

Write to F. l. Whitney, G. p. STA.
Great Northern Railway, FOR Facts About
Alaska. or send ten cents in stamps for
ALASKA, Land of Gold and Glacier"
beautifully illustrated booklet containing
maps and descriptive matter
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26

Fits stopped free and permanently cured
No fits after first days Use of DIR. kline's
Great Nerve Rcstorer Free s. trial bottle &
treatise. DIR. Kline. a33 Arch St, Phila., Pa.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26

The Original Summer Man.-Browne-
~ no started the b. ct going 10 the noun
tainsE Towue-"M ohammed, | believe"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26

The finest human hair i blonde,
and red IS the coarse>t. The thickness
Of human hair varies from he 250th to
the 6OOth Of an inch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26

The worst trouble with a loafer seems to
be that he doesn't know what bore he is.
Washington Democrat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26

Beporter-"Are You willing to tell me
your story Couvict-''Nes; but IN not
at liberty Truth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26

cannot speak too highly of Piso's Cure
for Consumption. Frank Mobbs, 2l5
w. 22d 81. New York. Oct -. 1891
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26

A Bath (Me.) man explains that he
wouldn't have minded so much the re-
cent loss Of his wood-pile if the thief
hadn't waiteS until after he had cut
and sawed il into stove length.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26

Nobody is too worthless to think he needs
a summer outing 1shington Democrat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-26

Halls Catsrrh Cure
Is a Constitution al Cure. Price 75c.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-14
GEN. ToWNsEND,s DEATH.
Adjutant-Genern Ttiinghast Issues . Mono
rial Order.

ALBANY Sept. lathe funeral of Gen. Fred
erick Townsend. Acknowledgement OF the State
three terms. the last time under Cornell. Is to DO
held from his late residence hero tomorrow
afternoon. There will be no military display, in
accordance with the wishes OF his family. For
mer Governor AlonLo b.. Cornell has called upon
the surviving members OF his military stat 10
meet him at the Kenmore Hotel tomorrow at
noon for the purpose Of taking suitable action
In honor Of the memory OF his chief Of staff and
to attend the obsequies.
Adjt.-Gon. Tilnnghast to-day issued a memo
rial order under Gov. Blacks direction. which re-
cites Gen. Townsend's army and National Guard
record. extending from 1855 to 1882. when he
retired from the office OF Adjutant-General. and
then says:
Jan. /. 1857, and reappointed Jan. l. 1893:
During those two terms OF service the practical
and serviceable reorganization Of the uniformed
militia of the State was effected, mainly through
his well-directed efforts. Gen. Townsend's name
has for years been. and will continue to be. q
State, the highest renown that can be awarded
to his work, which has already borne such salts
factory fruit.
"Oficers OF the National Guard and the Naval
Militia will wear tho prescribed mourning for
thirty days; the picture Of Gen. Townsend In the
mourning for the same period; iags on arnories
will be placed at half staff and this Office closed
on Tuesday, the l4th instant, the day OF the
funeral Of the man so thoroughly deserving the
respect and admiration Of those who AZ any
time came in contact with him. who at all times
and the nation, and whose zeal and devotion are
worthy of imitation"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-14
Lawn TENNIS.
Play on the Orange Courts-Lmportant Event.
TO Come on.

10 NOmo ou.
The Orange Lawn Tennis Clubs annual cham-
pionship tournament was continued yesterday
afternoon on the club courts at Mountain Station,
n. J. All OF the first round in the champions
ship S ngles was finished. and the second round
matches will be played this afternoon. Forbes
Is a strong favorite for first hon Nrs. Handicap
singles, with twenty-five entries, ranging from
owe 80 to plus Is. will also begin to-day. Yes
terday's scores:
beat Percy Bradshaw. O., o-s, 90; J. D. FoIbeS
rs K.nsman 90. $500; Il. i. brigham 5ees
% Sop +, r ss q 5E 80 49, a." j. o s5hin nStiGn ne. % Ssse c. Se 8.
Whistler, 81. 6-l; @. II. Niles beat L. n. carnrtok
by default. 81
handicap tournament for mems singles and
doubles. DO. h open 70 AL corners, on it's courts az
begins on Thursday afternoon, and will con.
tinue each afternoon until finished. First and
and the handicappins viii be done By the cciiGbS
committee. comp9sed of DR.. II. Ii. eywooo
a =; T. Iol BFy entr Gnd i sh s . "a 9on9 SrT&snce a sSSA ,,sS
being made so that the matches can be played
late in tho afternoon; E3triss cl"ss to ToErow
Ninety.third street. The entrance fee is 81 for
singles and s. q team Tor doubles.
the West Sid Tennis Club will be- n on Sept.
% or tss club courts. Is Eighty.nin'h street and
most prosperous OF ali the city te M o]rsaniza-
tons, and big entry list from the members 10
expected. Fischer Is still club Champion. hay-
ing won tho Taylor challenge Cup tor the third
successive time last fall. The winner in the
scratch singles will be called upon to play him
, for tho championship.
The Intercollegiate championship lawn tennis
tournament has been finally announced for the
week of Oct. ! on the grounds OF the New
Haven Lawn Club, Harvard Will send "A power
full delegation, with Whitman. Ware. Forbes,
and Ward. while Marvin. Fincke, Halves, and
several other younger ex erts will furnish OK.
cellent substitutes. Yale will have Sheldon,
Dodge. Hooker, and Hackett. while several OF
the other colleges will send strong teams.
1t is doubtful whether Driscoll OF GEORGETOWN
will play again this year. as he went home to
the Pacific coast for the summer and did not
expect to keep W his tennis practice. VIII
liams. however, will have Perry and the. Good
body brothers. %nephews OF the noted English
expert. who won the Newport all-C0mers' tour.
narlent in 1894. r. D. Little OF New York will
be one OF PrinCcton's representatives while the
University OF Pennsylvania has several young
players in training for the event.
NEWARK, Sept. l3.-Results in tho city cham
pionship tennis tourney to-day were as follows:
Championship Singles = Second Round - HobbtO
beat Cuur.en. d. d! Bakar and Sor;hrup, SO,
unnniShsd; IRE aud Peters. 10, unfinished.
Consolation S~in2les-Ftrst kound-O'Gorman beoo
Baunister, 6-3, -, GO.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-14
nAnn r1eur1re Ix 1vpIA.
a sikh Garrison AnnihiInted Before Its FoEt
was Tahen-Tribesuse Repulsed.
Special Gable Dispatches to THE SUI

Special Cdbte Dispatches to THE Sun.
SrMLA, Sept. 13.-After the severe fighting
which took place along tho SANTANA range yes
terday morning. Gen. Biggs, who had moved
his force along the mountains to prevent the
tribesmen from attacking the town OF Shan.
kuhal, was forced to retire to HRngu on &c.
count of the scarcity OF water. The Orakzais
last evening captured an outlying post at
S~araghazi and made a determined attack upon
the town OF Gulistan. Tho garrison at the
latter place stubbornly resisted the attack, how.
ever, and the enemy were repulscd.
The garrison at Sarnghazi consisted of twenty.
ono Sikhs, all OF whom died at their posts fight
ing against overwhelming nlnbers They sus-
tanned three furious chargesmade by a thousand
t%rlbesmen. After the third charge the Sikhslet
the walls In order to rcpcl an attack on the
door Of the post, which had been forced by the
orakzais. A number OF the latter then scaled
the walls by means Of ladders and swarmed into
tho post. The Sikhs fought to the end with
desperate valor. Ono Of them singly defended
the guard room and killed twenty of the tribes
men. The place was set on fro by the orakxais,
and this Sikh was burned to death while defend
ing his post.
LONDON, Sept. 13.-1t Is stated that tho War
Ohice has informed tho London agent OF tho
Ameer Of Afghsnistsn that no war material nor
machinery for the manufacture Of such ma
terial will be allowed to cross the frontier from
India into AfghAnistan.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-14
BLOoDSHED IN THE WEST.
Two MEN sHoT AND KILLED AND
TWO WOUNDED.
DR.. Register shoots n Former Employee who
Had Twice Opened Fire on hin-A Young
Politician Killed In n Quarrel over n Horse
-Tmn Man shnt while TrI ing To Iinb "A hinrn.

-
DR. heEnisr Shoots . Eor"e' EmP'"yes VINO
Had Twice opened Fire on hin-A Young
Politician Killed In a Quarrel over n Horse
T.o v.., ST., xv.ue Tr,,,p In nob "A store.
""''
MONMOUTH. ILL.,. Sept, l3.-Dr. Felix Rcgnicr,
= 800 49, d.. =, ~, T,,nots dolooation nj
VINO was tho nrSt OF inc ilinole -"
the Chicago Convention to advocate and vote
for the nomination OF william J. Bryan, to-day
- -, In, e,-. n lra,dscr
shot anu Killed simon T. rraiuS'"' "
young German. Frandsen had been en-
Moved Inv DIR. R,pnicr on his dairy
s 90.
farm, but owing to his attentions 10 one
of the doctors daughters. which were resented
he IN, civ, ort ,hn ,r,iro f,ruv hc was dis.
y - gu ~" Nv W. "''''' ~ -
charged about u month ago. since then trhhu'
sen, who was about 20 years of age. hid been
drintt,o md nolirr IL mont. oroirst tho doctor
''N + "" ''''t".' "'t
aud his family. At 10 O'Clock this morning, as
the doctor WAS returning from Town, he passed
Ero,a.or -, ~ ro,5 about hoIf , m,lc
f'"""so" u" II io"u "o"u' NV"
from his home. Frandsen drew his revolver
and fred. the frat shot taking effect in Or.
-. 80, ri ~ - -, 49,
iNeghlers pack Inc Dali passed aoouI iouF
inches underneath the flesh, and was eN-
tracted mat below the left shoulder.
49, ~ ,-. -. ~. a.. 30,
oiaue' Ut ftesn'er re'urnoo the nre' ~
owing to his horse running he missed his