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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29
OPPORTUNITY FOR ARCHITECT rs
Secretary Gage Puts Into Force an
Act ProNIding CompetIIive system.

Secretary Gage Puts into force an
Act Providing Competitive system.
The secretary of the treasury has is
sued regulations carrying into effect
the act of congress approved February
20, 1895, and known as the Tarsney act.
This act authorizes the secretary 10
obtain plans and specifications for pub
lie buildings and by competition be-
tween architects and citizens of the
United States. Under these regulations
at least five architects of good profess
sional standing will be requested by the
secretary to submit competitive plans,
specifications and drawings for each
building to be erected, the merits of
which will be Investigated by COM
mission consisting of the supervising
architect of the treasury and two arch
fleets or experts in construction who
will report to the secretary for his APP
proval. The architect whose design
are accepted Will receive in compensa-
ton for his full professional services,
including local supervision of said
building, a fee computed at the rate of
five rer centum upon all sums up to
$500, 900, 3Ia per cent. on the next $780,
600 or any part Thereof and ga per cent.
upon any excess beyond S1,000,O00.
The department, however, reserves
the right to reject any and all plans.
The supervising architects office will
furnish all data as to cost and general
requirements of the buildings placed in
competition and the successful archi-
tect will be awarded a commission to
prepare complete plans, drawings and
specifications and legally supervise the
building won in any competition, the
department will provide competent
superintendent of construction whose
qualifications shall be passed upon by
the architect.
Upon the award of the contract TO the
architect, all designs of unsuccessful
competitors will be returned to them
and no use will be made of any of the
drawings not accepted or of any parts
that may be original, without consent
of the author thereof. 1t is learned
that the first buildings TO be erected
upon these competitive plans will be
at Camden, y. j., and Norfolk, Va.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29
AMBITION OF LIBRARIAN YOUNG.
Hopes to Make Congressional Collec-
linn Finest In World.


John Russell Young, the new librarian
OF congress, is ambitious to make the
congressional library equal to the Brit
ish museum.
IF my life is spared and | have the
hearty cooperation of congress-" he
said, II hope to make the library the
most magnificent thing of the kind in
the world. The building here in Wash
ington is the greatest building on the
globe built for library purposes and it
should contain the most magnificent
and complete collection of books"
MIR. Young believes that many Amer
leans who have spent their life in maxi
ing private collections of books or
works of art at their death will leave
them to the congressional library if
they are sure they will be properly
preserved.
Il hope" he said. Ito see the library
assume something of the nature
of the British museum, and il
will be il we can awaken the patriotic
sentiments of the American people.
That building should be the repository
of every great work of art and every
book treasure that can possibly be had.
The British museum and National Il
brarv have been added to from time to
time by the gifts of rich men and by
requests made by men who have left
to the government the result of their
ife's labors. There are many large pri-
vate libraries in the United States that
eventually should find a permanent
home i'm this building at the capital of
the nation. propose to encourage this.
if possible. We will designate such coll
lections by the proper name and give
them sufficient distinctive shelves for
their arrangement. and here they will
remain during all the coming years for
succeeding generations TO read and
study"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29
GOOD PIG TROUGHS.
One Which, IL Is Claimed, Comes Very
Near Perfection.


There are a great variety of devices
for pig troughs. 1t is difficult to SO con-
struct one as to prevent his pig-ship
from getting his feet into it and root
ing out lot of his food onto the ground.
The following engraving represents one
which, if properly constructed, comes
very near perfection. A common far
ing trough is made, the end of which
has been removed, as shown in the en-
craving. The width of bottom at \ b,
Fig /, is IL inches, with sides six inches
wide, which makes the trough nearly
four inches deep. 4 strip five inches
wide, @, is set up lengthwise centrally
and toe-nailed TO the bottom. A hop
per is constructed with a four-inch
opening at Z. naring to ten inches at
F. To hold all the parts securely in
place, boards are cut to fit between the
sides of the hopper, and with suitable
slot to embrace the dividing board c.
The shape of this board is shown ia
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29
WAYS OF POLITICIANS.
Selfishness Controls Them in Every
Public Action.
To Keep Themselves I'm Prominence
They Sell Ont Their Rest Friends
Some Historical In
stances.
Especial Washington letter.


All politicians are selfish; and a ma
jority of them are cruelty selfish. Very
many of them are brutally selfish.
One of the most eminent senators,
who is primarily warm-hearted, hon
orable man, recently said to me: II
went to church this morning, because
felt it to be my duty to go to some place
where the doctrine of love is taught,
for that is the doctrine of unselfish-
ness. l did a mean thing, but nobody
knew anything about it excepting my
self alone. and yet it was so mean that
felt that l ought not to remain in the
same house with such man as myself,
so | went out for a walk in the open
air, and finally went to church"
"What mean thing had you done?"
well, I'll tell you, but you mustn't
think that there are streaks of pork or
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29
Mans Two Best Friends.

Mans two best friends are said to be q
gun and a dog. 1t is easy to get good dog,
by the Winchester Repeating Arms Co,
New Haven, Ct, are not only always good,
but they are acknowledged the best made in
the world. For years the Winchester has
been the standard of the world, and TO any
one who has studied or examined its many
points of superiority its popularity is not
and shot guns made bv the Winchesters are
in demand all over the world. Although
they cost comparatively little, they are bet
ter than the highest priced hand made guns
in every way. Winchester ammunition is
of the same high grade as Winchester guns
and can always be relied upon. Send Tor a
large illustrated catalogue free.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29
eIFFLEBY GOES YACHTING.
The Only Outlay Was for a Bottle
of Tar.
A life on the ocean wave,
And home on the rolling deep,
Where the scattered waters rave,
La a. NJ. Il !. Ii. .....l L-....

A life on the ocean wave,
And home on the rolling deep,
Where the scattered waters rave,
And the winds their Tevel keep.
81 don't know that ! have the quota
ton exactly right" said Mr. Biffieby, but
it will serve as an introduction to what l
want to say.
Il am very fond of yachting, but don't
go as much as ! would like to on account Of
the expense. But l am not without the en-
joyments of yachting; for when the desire
for the water comes over me, as it does every
summer, / manage to 90 yachting at home.
Every spring | buy about pound Of tar,
which / keep in a bottle tightly corked.
When it comes along some drowsy summer
day, and / feel that would ike to be lying
on deck baking in the sun, with the yacht
nodding along lazily in the summer breeze,
then | take a trip at home.
THAT night / eat fish for dinner, or clam
ehowder, and | go to bed early. Before go
ing to bed / start the water running in the
bathroom; the sound of il makes the waves,
tapping against the bow OF the boat / clew
up the awnings only partly; the starting OF
the. awnings when the wind gets in their
folds does for the swaying sails | bring
out the bottle of tar and uncOrk It, and set
1t on chair up by the head OF the bed.
douse the glim and tumble into bed. Rocked
in the cradle of the deep IN. Y. Sun.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29

The largest and heaviest safes may
readily be broken into, it has been
found, by the use of an electric current
An enterprising burglar, merely by us
ing the electric mains, can soon pene-
trate the hardest steel without the use
of tools and without making the slight
est noise. 4 description of this process
is given in the Electrical Age, not. how
ever, as advice to burglars, but as a
caution to those owning safes. 1t is
only necessary to ground" one wire
on the safe, while the other is connected
with the proper resistance and attached
to a sharp instrument, which is applied
to the safe. When the current is turned
on the electricity softens the metal I'M
til it becomes almost as soft as cheese.
The electricity works noiselessly and
very rapidly.-N. Y. World.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29

SPLENDID PIG TROUGH.

Fig. ?. These may be inserted every
two or three feet. Slots are securely
fastened as shown at S, and may be
about eight inches apart. By this
means the pigs are precluded from get
ting into the trough. They can only
poke their noses, into it, and this is all
that is needed
This trough gives feeding space on
both sides. The Stops are easily dis
tributed through the hopper. The CON
struction may be chcapened by using
only one board for each side of hopper
instead of two, as sbown.-G. Waters,
in St. Louis journal of Agriculture.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29
Russian Flax.

Despite the fact that Russia is the
largest grower of hemp and fax in the
world and possesses an unlimited sup
ply of the cheapest labor, the industry
has not developed according to expecta-
tion, one of the principal reasons being
cientifc cultivation and prepare
ton. A government experiment fax
station was established, and the re-
suits in that district showed an increase
of 80 per cent. in the value of the fiber.
and rs per cent. in quantity. and similar
stations will be established throughout
the fax regions. and better methods
adopted for collecting and sorting he
fax grown by the peasantry.-D Detroit
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29

The Baltimore & Ohio, in connection with
the Continental Line and Central States
Dispatch fast freight lines, has inaugurated
another fast freight schedule 70 the west,
to be known as Train %. 1t will be made
up at Baltimore, and is put on especially to
accommodate import business by way of
Locust Point, and al the same time gives
to Eastern manufacturers and wholesale
dealers a rapid service to the west. The
running time of the train is so arranged that
it will make so hours to Chicago, 80 to Gin.
cinnati, so to Cleveland, "a to Columbus. llS
to Dallas, Tex, so to Detroit, 9s to Duluth.
Mimi, 81 to indianapolis, IS TO Kansas City,
IS to Memphis, so to Louisville, "a to MI
waukee, s. 10 Minneapolis, 81 to Peoria,
III, 20 to Pittsburgh. so to st. Louis, 81 to
St Paul. 80 10 Sandlsky, 23l TO San Fran
cisco, A to Toledo, and correspondingly
quick time to other western and southern
points.
The Freight Department expects to make
% as popular and reliable train as 81, which
makes the run from New York to Chicago
and st. Louis in 90 hours.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29
shipping in warm Weather.

To put a lot of fowls into a box, or
even into a well-made coop, on a warm
day, and send them to a distant market,
is TO incur a risk of loss. There is moth
ing saved by utilizing every square inch
of the space. for when the coop is
crowded the fowls must remain where
they happen to be in the coop when the
car is in motion, hence they can get no
water, nor do they know that water is
AZ the other end of the coop. A large
number Of the live fowls that reach the
market lose weight on the journey,
while with them are quite a number of
dead ones.-FarIn and Fireside.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29

Once a friend was accompanying
Prof. Jowett on long walk. Arriving
al Tewksbury. the quaint old world
town seemed asleep in the summer sun
shine, and his companion rashly VEN
tured to say: II believe there are more
dogs than people in the streets this
morning" Jowett instantly awoke
from his reverie and replied: IF you
have nothing more sensible to observe,
YOU had better be silent altogether!"-
y. Y Post.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29
Home.eeker.. E1eur.,en. to the Northws.t.

and 2ist, 1897, tho Great Northern railway
will sell from ard via st. Paul and Minne-
apolis round "trip tickets at one fare for
round trip, plus 500, TO points in Northern
Minnesota, North Dakota and South Da-
kota No tickets will be sold at less rate
than $500. Tickets good for 81 days. This
win enable homeSeekers to visit the famous
grain belt during the harvest. For further
particulars apply 10 any railway uckes
agent, or address +. /. Whitney, G. Z. s.
i. = st Paul, Mimi.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29

The woodchuck is a great digger.
His hind feet are shovels to dig the
hole where ne lives, and the beaver
uses his broad. fiat tail as the mason
does his trowel. scattering and smooth
ing the mud with it as he builds the
walls Of his cabin, while his sharp. pow
erful teeth are his saws. with which he
guaws off large branches of trees to
nuild his dams.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29

Rather Discouraging.-Mr Slim (hunting
for a new boarding house Is the lady OF
a policeman" "What are the terms for
board here:" Cash" Il mean row much
a week ?" Ten an fifteen a week, cordin' to
room" 81 presume she makes re duction
for people who stay a month or two?" 81
don't know. No one ever stays that long"
N. Y. Weekly
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29

4 dormant liver, or you viii suffer all the
fortunes incident to a prolonged bilious at
tack Constipation, headaches. dyspepsia,
furred tongue, sour breath. pain il the
right side. will admonish you of neglect. Dis
cipline the recaleitrant organ at once with
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, and expect
prompt relief. Malaria, rheumatism, kid
ney complaint, nervousness and debility are
thoroughly removed By the Bitters.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29
FEEDER FOR YOUNG CHICKS.

FEEDER FUR 1OLNT CHIChS.
permit the young chickens to enter.
First remove the bottom of the box
or basket. The object of this feed
cover is to protect the food of young
chickens from the older ones. 1t costs
but trifie and will be found very use
full, especially when feeding the young
on food purposely prepared for them.
Place the food in a dish or trough and
set the feeder over it.-Farm and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29
Thunder-Like Tones.

81 really couldn't afford TO let you board
with me this summer, said an old farmer to
a city man with very deep bass voice.
why not." reared the basso-profundo
in tones that ratified the dried squashes in
the rafters.
Because whenever you talked or sang
your voice would sour all the milk in my
cellar. Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29

Friend-Why, what are you in such fuss
about? Anything happened!
Artist-Oh, botheration, yesi Every
thingl l was just getting some of my latest
pictures ready for framing. and that con-
founded housekeeper OF mine has so mixed
them up I'll never in the wide world be able
TO tell the top from the bottom again.-N.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet.
It 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 j. to-day. Sold by 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, 1897-07-29

of yellow dog running through my
hide. l was just decent and human
enough to repent ia time. There are
three candidates for one important
Office. l sat in my room wondering
how to dispose of those three men.
knew that | could satisfy one of them
by appealing TO his personal friend
ship. Well, that took him out of my
mind. But how to dispose of the other
two fellows. One of them l can't get
along without when l come up for re-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29

did you tell that young man not to call
here any more!" asked Alabels father, Sc
verely. "N-no." ''Nhhy not?" Il didn't
think that il was necessary. don't see how
he could call any more, now. lie calls seven
times a week. w ashington Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29

Lawyer-Did you see the beginning of this
trouble?
Witness-Yes, sir; I saw the very coma
mencement. 1t was about two years ago.
what do you means"
why, when the minister said VIII you
take this man to he your lawful husband -
and she said: 4 will Up to Date.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29
The Most Dnnrerous.

Remember, son. as through this vale Of
tears your path you trace,
That good intentions don't mean good re-
suits in every case:
An fellers that have caused the worst dis
asters that befell,
Was les misguided folks that started out
a-meanin' we'll
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29

Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton in Maine are endeayoring to collect
revolutionary arms which Massaehu-
setts gave TO Maine when she became a
state. in 1880, and were sold by the
state in the COS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29

Editor-''NIr. Cose, your jokes have lost all
their humor here Of late. What's the
troube?" Joe Cose-''I guess I'm not well
I've felt rather funny for week past
Philadelphia North American.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29
Clever Roy,

''Hcw in the world did you get Old Cur
mudgeon's consent 20 wed his daughter?''
'Finesse, me boy, finesse. l told all
around that he caught II four pound bass
on that last fishing expedition Of his. De
troit Free Press
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29
rnmn,.. Idea

Mother-Now, Tommy, take this piece
of brides cake, put it under your pill
low aud dream on il.
Tommy-Ill do a good deal more
dreaming if l eat it. - Detroit Free
Press
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29
Indeed Terrible.

Mrs. Benbam-It must be terrible to
live where the nights are six months
long.
Benham-Yes. terrible for the man
who has to walk the floor all night with
the baby-N. Y. Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29

Often he who has most courage and most
strength to stand alone as the deepest cray
ing for appreciation.-Pm' $. MOxom.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29
strong ProbnbIIit~ of Il.

''Is it fact that Miss Frost has cool
million il. her own name?"
Il wouldn't be surprised if she had. Her
father was in the ice business, you know
Cleveland Leader.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29

We can tell a school teacher as far off as
we can see her, ard If she marries, she has TO
be married at least 20 years before the trade
marks are effaced.-Atchison Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29

Occasionally we hear of a man who
Laughed heartily at the joke on himself"
No man ever enjoyed a joke on hims, 'f.-
Atehison Globe
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29

As pathetic thing as one sees is a 10y
trying to be dude on a two dollar week
salary
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29

We think Piso's Cure FOR Consumption is
the only medicine for Coughs.-Jennie
Pinckard, Springfield, ILL.,, Oct !, 1894.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29

A loaier always complains Of warm
weather more than a hard working man.
Atchison Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29

Nine tons weight of coppers are
taken every week from the London PEN
ny-in-the-slct gas meters. 1t is pro-
posed TO supply electricity en- the Same
plan.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29
FEEDING THE CHICKS.
Device 10 Protect Their Rations from
the Older RirdS

The cut below shows a simple con-
trivance to cover a feei dish for young
chickens. Simply attach handle to
an old box or basket and make en-
trance holes of a diameter sufficient to
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29

The man who does the shouting is often
willing Il let somebody else do the work.
Rams Horn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29

It is difficult to disappoint man that has
no ambition.-Ram's Horn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29
A year had passed

The young man had discovered a gold
mine on Broadway, and was now worth
S69, 100000.
lie rode t. the pier in a fine carriage.
When the plank was lowered the young
lady and her parents came ashore.
"0h, Algernon," the young girl cried as
she blushingly laid her head on his manly
bosom, this is so suddenly y. Jour
nal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29

The entire coast line of the globe
is about $4,000 miles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29

You may lose your temper, but others will
find it.-Ram's Horn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29
VERY ABRUPT.


AnOther Une OF IhOsc NtFy suuUtH
Proposals.
Slowly the great steamer steamed from
the dock. Between two stern parents a
young girl in tears stood watching the re-
ceding shore.
A hatless young man rushed out on the
pier and stretched out his arms toward the
ship.
Alasl that parents will be so hard hearted.
"Mai ." he cried, will you be my wife,"
And the sad waves rocked.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-29

Halls Cntarrh Cure
Is a Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-12-21
The Surprise of Am.

Mr.. James Jones, of the drug firm of
Jones & Son, Cowden, ILL.,, speaking of
DIR. Kings New Discovery, says that last
winter his wife was attacked with La
Grippe, and her case grew SO serious
that physicians of Cowden and Pana
could do nothing for her. It seemed to
develop into Hasty Consumption. Hav-
ing DIR, Kings New Discovery in store,
and selling lots of it, he took a bottle
home, and to the surprise of all she be-
gan to get better from fret dose, and
half dozen dollar bottles cured her sound
and we'll. DIR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds is
guaranteed to do this good work. Try it..
Free trial bottles at Blakeley & Hough-
toms drug store. s - " a