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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-22
FARM AND GARDEN.
A FINE INVESTMENT.
Money Spent for Good Roads Draws
an Immense Interest

Money spent for Good Roads Draws
an Immense Interest.
The strongest argument which can be
made for good roads is to show the re-
suits which have come with their con-
struction. Mecklenburg county, in
North Carolina, offers an illustration,
which contains an eloquent plea for
good roads. That county has built ma
cadamizel roads during the past few
years. Before they were built, two
a good load on the old dirt road,
for team of mules to draw.
That was during fairly good wealth
er. When the weather was bad,
no one undertook t. haul cotton. Since
the construction OF macadamized roads,
the ordinary load has been regularly in
creased from two bales Of cotton to ten,
and the same single pair of mules con-
tinue TO draw it. The weather, too, is
left entirely out of consideration. The
roads are just as good after a rain as at
any other time. Whe aever the load can
be properly protected, farmers rather
prefer to do their hauling in rainy
weather. because they are then unable
to work in their fields. Col. j. c. Upton,
of North Carolina, is authority for these
statements, as made before the National
Road conference.
Good roads viii always raise the value
of real estate. Ready access to market
is considered a most valuable feature of
farm property. This is why farm near
to a market town brings a much higher
price than one situated several miles
away. Where farm is connected with
a good market by first-class road. its
distance becomes of little Importance.
This has been strikingly shown in New
Jersey. Farmers in that state have en-
joyed the benefits of good roads to a
greater degree, perhaps, than any
others.
Real estate has risen in value wheT-
ever macadamized roads have been built.
II. II. Brown, farmer residing at Old
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once to the hotel, where he had break
fast. lie then went down Pennsyl-
vania avenue on a cable car, which went
clear around the capitol grounds, and
took him to the new congressional Ii
brary building. He spent two hours
there, viewing with wonderment and
amazement the splendors of that mag
nificent building; an edifice which is
now conceded to be, without exception
the most splendid building in the world.
lie then walked across the grand
plaza To the east front of the capitol
building. and entered the senate wing
beneath the great marble staircase.
Ordinarily stranger would have
climbed the stairs, but il is physical
task which is not necessary. The en-
trance beneath the staircase leads
through spacious corridor to an ele-
vator which quickly lifts the people to
the main floor, or to the gallery floor
of the building. Our visiting editor
first walked about the senate floor, and
went to the east front, where he saw
the bronze doors. containing numerous
allegorical representations in bas re-
lief. Then he went to the gallery, and
was admitted to the reser1 ed gallery
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because he held a ticket of admission
compliments of one of the senators
from his state-the senator having
learned that the editor was coming TO
/ Washington about that time.
1t was Just five minutes of 10, noon,
" hen the visitor took his seat and began
to study the architectural effects of the
great legislative chamber. He OBJ
served in the inches along the wall the
marble busts of the eX-yice presidents
of the republic. They are all there. in
GLIDING one of Adlai L. Stevenson,
whose term of Office only expired last
March.
At u O'Clock he saw Vice President
Hobart enter the senate chamber. ac-
eOmpanied by Rev. DR.. Milburn. the
celebrated blind chaplain of the senate.
He heard the vice presidents gavel
strike the desk once, lightly, and then
the vice president said: The senate
will be in order. The chaplain will offer
prayer"
With friend sitting beside him to
point out the notables, the visiting
editor saw Senator Frye, of Maine, the
eloquent republican orator; Senator
Morgan. of Alabama. the patriotic
American statesman who resisted the
British arbitration treaty. and who has
for two years insisted that this country
should stop that bloody warfare in
Cuba; Senator Cullom. and Senator
Mason. of Illinois; Senator Davis. of
Minnesota. Cpnafpr RurroyvS of Miphi-
gan; Senator Spooner. of Wisconsin,;
Senator Thurston, of Nebraska; Sena-
tor Baker. OF Kansas, and many others
of celebrity. He several times re-
marked: The pictures of public men
which are prepared and printed in the
newspapers are very good likenesses.
would know Senator Allison. and
Senator Quay, and Senator Hoar. and
many others here, from the pictures
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-22
AN ANEcDOTE OF LINCOLN
He Measured Height with "a Miner
in Pennsylvania Town.

Mary Lillian Herr relates the follow
ing characteristic anccdote Of Lincoln:
Once. while on his way TO Washington
as president. the train stopped little
time in the town of Allegheny, Pennsyl-
vania. Around the station a great
crowd gathered, eager to see the new
president. They shouted and cheered
until Lincoln had to appear on the rear
platform of his car. He bowed and
smiled: but the crowd was so noisy he
did not try to speak to them.
Very near TO the platform stood a
miner. wearing a red shirt and blue
overaIls. and carrying dinner-pail.
Like the rest he had stopped hoping TO
see Mr.. Lincoln. The workman was al
most a giant in size. and lowered head
aud shoulders above the crowd.
No doubt he had heard that Lin oln
also was very tail; and. encouraged by
the friendly face. the workman sudden
IN waved his bare arm above his head,
and called out:
Hi, there. Abe Lincoln!-Tm taller
than you--yes, a sight tallerl"
This loud speech silenced the crowd by
its boldness, and laugh arose. But
Mr.. Lincoln, leaning forward with a
good-humored smile. said quietly:
My man, doubt it; in fact. I'm sure
/ am the taller. However, come ul, and
lets measure"
The crowd made way; the workman
climbed to the platform, and stood
back to back with the president-elect.
Each put up hand to see whose head
overtopped. Evidently Mr.. Lincoln was
the victor; for. with a smile of satisfac-
ton. he turned and offered his hand 10
his beaten rival, saying cordially:
81 thought you were mistaken and
was right; but I wished TO he sure and
TO have you satisfied. However. we are
friends anyway. aren't we?"
Grasping the outstretchcd hand in a
vigorous grip, the workman Piled:
Eyes. Abe Lincoln; as long as / live!"
ST. Nicholas.
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THE SUMMER GIRL.

The rose-leaf flushing iu her cheeks.
The sunshine EiintirE in her hair:
Her lips a challenge. "a hen she spsaks
] see the pearls embedded mere
II she goes Tripping down the street.
She sets nv -rartured brain aUhirl.
follow In her train. discreet,
She rules Us aiI-the summer girl
What matter - the skies are dark.
And sun or star are lost in haze2
She has the power 10 drop a spark
That lights my world with sudden blaze
a million other girls may strive
Loves loyal banner to Unfurl.
There's only one sweet maid alive
Who never fails-the summer girl
Let other seasons boast the grace
OF girls for whom they claim the prize.
And tell Of perfect form and face.
OF ripping hair and dewy eyes.
] sing the lass who reigns to-day.
] love 20 hear her laughter purl.
AL other charms must fade away
Compared With hers-the summer girl
Ed l. Sabin. in Peterson Magazine
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he Mas Fooled.

She lay asleep on her pillow, little
dreaming that a robber stood beside
her bed. How beautiful and fair she
looked. Still. he shut his teeth firmly
and touched her on the shoulder She
opened her eyes. In moment she I'M
derstood
lila. rascal! you would rob and
murder me?'
Madame replied the accomplished
robber, Il would not touch hair of
your head"
SheIaughcd loudly and triumphantly.
AS if you could" she said.
What do you mean?" he said, rough
ly.
Again she laughed. Then taking off
herwig. she Haunted it in his face. With
curse, he fled.-Up-to-Date.
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Hints TO Hunters.

To get good results in any kind Of shoot
ing, uniform, reliable ammunition is ALSO
lutely necessary. Experience has taught
To most successful hunters that it pays to
always use ammunition made by the Win
chester Repeating Arms Co, New Haven.
CT, as it is unequallcd for accuracy, reliabil-
ity, uniformity and strong shooting quail
ties. Winchester ammunition can be bought
everywhere as it Is in great demaT all over
the world. Like Winchester guns. il is the
standard of the world. II costs no more
than inferior makes and it is a thousand
times better. Send for large illustrated
catalogue free.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-22
HANDY ARRANGEMENT.
Wagon Box for Farmers Who Sell
Their own Produce.

Their own Produce.
The accompanying illustration shows
a box for farm wagon eXcellently
adapted to the requirements of those
who practice selling their farm prod
ucts from house to house in sillage or
city. There are four large compart-
ments, easily accessible, one in front,
whose cover forms the seat of the driv-
err; one on each side, and one in the
rear Different sorts of bulky articles
can be carried in these, while in hot
weather one compartment can be fitted
to contain ice, for the well being of the
butter and dressed poultry that is be
ing marketed. In fact, there are many
products of the farm that are benefited
by going to market iced in the hottest
Of summer weather, such as early yege-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-22
In nIu.triou- Company.

The door of the corner saloon sudden
ly opened and greasy vagabond shot
out through il with great violence, APP
parently moved by some strong inn
pelling force behind him.
Rising slowly from the gutter into
which he had rolled he picked up his
hat. adjusted it on his head, and turned
stiffiy to the solitary bystander who
had witnessed the scene.
Il presume I remind you" he said.
'.of some unfortunate European ruler.
am the victim Of bum-thrower.'
And he moved with heavy dignity
down the street, Chicago Tribune.
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The CoIortng of HITTER.

One of the nice points in butter-mak-
ing is to color the butter the proper
shade. as the quantity of color used
must almost continuously be changed
according to the season. Great care
must be taken to use the properamount
of salt. butter-maker's eye or taste
may deceive him, aud he may not see
butter other than bis own make more
than once or twice a year. perhaps not
that often. so it is pretty hard for him
to fix his eye on the proper shade for
color and his taste for the proper
amount of salt.-Field aud Farm.
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It's Different. You Know.

1t was during a controversy over the value
OF bicycle.
There are cases, mamma, explained the
young woman, when the proper use of a
bicycle Is almost imperative, and I'm sure
that mine is one of them"
Nonsense" returned the elder woman.
That's very nice talk from the point OF
view of dealer in bicycles, but that is all.
Now II you want exercise"
But | don't mamma interrupted the
young woman, hastily. 1T isn't exercise
that | need. but recreation. and there no
recreation IL doing the housework-nonea at
all."-ChicagO Post
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His Snnerinr.

'I am usually rated as a clever perform.
er," modestly remarked the well-known
prestidigitator. The press and public &C
work as being skillful beyond that of my com
petItors; ! have always regarded myself as
being past master in the art and science of
legerdemain. But yesterday met a gentle
man who IS so clearly my superior that now
| know myself 10 he but the nerest tyro,
struggling with the rudments OF my pro
fesSion. / can cause a small Towering piant
or shrub to grow from the seed in a few mo
ments in full view Of the astonished audi.
ence, but the man OF whom | am speaking
has created an enormous family tree, hun
dreds Of years old, in few hours N. Y.
World
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'Where am atE DO declares!
King Ken replied: In the speakers chair"
nents. The itinerary of the editor is
therefore one which everybody coming
here on flying trips might better know
about and keep for future reference.
The visitor was wise enough to en-
gage apartments at hotel before com
ing here. He knew that when congress
is in session all of the hotels are crowd
ed. You may judge from that little
bit of forethought that he is somewhat
methodical, and inclined to make prep
arations for coming events.
1t was early Tuesday morning when
the editor arrived here, and he went at
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-22
TWO DAYS WELL SPENT.
Western Editor Reduces Sight
Seeing to System.
nsnsged 90 See More of the National
Capitol In Twenty-Four Hours
Than Most Visitors See
In N Week.
Especial Washington letter.

One of the veteran editors of the west
came to Washington recently, and, al
though he had but two days to spare,
he managed to see a great deal of the
national capital in that time.
Thousands of people travelling from
east to west annually stop over here
for day or two. and can of course carry
away with them only faint recollec-
tons of a city of trees and asphalt pave
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-22

The examination at Ashland of II. C.
Heyilauff. arrested for forgery of coun-
~ orders, came to a tragic end ten
minutes before court opened. Heyilauff
committed suicide by shooting himself
through the head in his own home. In
his pocket was found bottle of lauda-
mum with two teaspoonfuls gone, show
ing that suicide was premeditated.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-22

The Mead Cycle Company, Chicago, is
the original house TO sell reliable bicycles az
low prices direct to the rider. They have
built up a large business by their honorable
dealings and have won the confidence OF
their customers. They ask the public to be-
lieve that the house which leads and con
trols the best source of supply is the best
house to do business with.
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Real Warm Weather Rest and Com
fort.

There is a powder to be shaken into the
shoes called Aliens Foot-F2se, irvented by
Allen S. Olmsted, L.. koy, n. y. which
druggists and shoe dealers say is the best
thing they have evtr sold 70 cure swollen,
burning, sore and tender or aching feet
Some dealers claim that 1t makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. 1t certainly will cure
corns and bunions and relieve insta ntly
sweating, hot or smarting feet. 1t costs only
quarter. and the inventor viii send a sun
Pile free to any address.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-22

The Grand Prairie Of Administering on
both sides Of the Little Rock 4 Memphis II.
r.. and extending along its tracks Tor miles
offers special inducements to home-seek-
ers. The best pasturage, the richest cereal
lands and finest farming country in the New
South. This Vast Tract of Land now
thrown open to settlers. Come and buy
while you have the chance to make your
own selection. For any information. call
on. or address, Rudolph Fink, General Man
ager Little Rock. Ark, w H. Morrison,
Gen. Fri. & Tiki. Agt. Little Rock, AK,
Little Rock & Memphis Railroad.
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Arrested for Murder.

The murder of Michael Baumgardner
at Pensaukee, which occurred June Z,
1895. has always remained a mystery.
days after the murder she was arrested.
but the evidence was not strong enough
and she was released. New evidence
has been discovered and she has been
arrested again.
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''There arc "a great many laws on the stat
ute books which don't seem to command
much attention" remarked the political
protege. young man. replied Senator
Sorghum. ''you are looking in the wrong
place. Some of those laws NAV not amount
TO much in statute books But they h-ve
made a heap Of difference in bank books
Washington Star
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Use GentIeness.

Be gentle in stimulating the kidneys,
otherwise YOU will excite and weaken them.
The happiest results follow the use of Hos.
letters Stomach Bitters TO overcome renal
inactivity. Avoid the unmedieated, fiery
stimulants of commerce. The kidneys have
delicate membrane easily irritated. and
upon this the action Of such excitants is
pernicious Malarial complaints, indiges-
ton, rheumatism, NEURALGIA ana bihousness
sutcomb TO the corrective influence OF the
Bltters
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Julius Swanson. a shoe dealer In Eau
Claire, who bought $50 shares in Col
orado mining company at ten cents per
share a few years ago at Duluth. and
later tried to give the shares away as
worthless. has been offered S37 500 for
them. He has sold his shoe business
and gone to Colorado.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-22

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet.
It cures painful. swollen, smarting feet and
instantly takes the sting out of corns and
bunions Its the greatest comfort discovery
Of the age Aliens Foot Ease makes tight OF
new shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain cure for
sweating. callous, hot, tired, aching feet.
Try it to-day Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores, 25c. Trial package FREE.
Write to Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy, n y.
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WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.


The state board of normal school re-
gents held its annual session in Madi-
son. The financial report Of Secretary
lockwood estimates the amount of
money which will be received as fol-
lows: Income, s95,000; general fund
from institutes, $4,000; special appro-
priat,on, Milwaukee school. $4,000;
one-fifth mill tax. 100000; one-tenth
mill tax. 100000; tuition, rent of books,
etc. $4,000. A. f. Thompson, of osh-
kosh. was elected president of the
board, j. j. Fruit, of La Crosse, vice
president, and Maj. s. S. lockwood was
reelected secretary.
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a Resemblance.

Death and the people OF Germany are
alike IN one respect"
Name il"
The people of Germany like to use money
direct from the mint"
Go on"
Death loves a shining mark, too. Pitts
burgh Chronicle Telegraph.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-22

"What does that man Sticky do for liv-
ing?'
For board and lodging he does the no
tells, and for clothes he does his tailor Out
side of that he does the best he can. DE
trnit Free Press
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-22

Officers were elected as follows by
the Wisconsin Bankers association in
Waukesha: President, w. e. Coffin,
Eau Claire; vice president, John John
son, Milwaukee; treasurer, F. p. Meyer,
Lancaster; secretary, George w. Stroll
never, Milwaukee.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-22
Cxecuttve CIemencv.

Gov. Scofeld has pardoned from the
states prison James Sullivan. of Osh-
kosh, sent up in 1894 for trying to kill
his wife, and Fred Genkee, of Milwau-
kee, doing two years for stealing a
horse.
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The Appropriate place.

"You ought to b, ashamed Of yourself. .
said the judge to tie gentleman who bad
been caught picking pockets at a funeral
Have you no sense IF deCencyz'
Yes, judge; but you know people in a
place like that are SO easily touched. in
dianapolis Journal.
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Murder In Milwaukee.

James Soukop, teamster for r. God
frey, a commission merchant, was shot
in Milwaukee while driving to the store
by an unknown Italian and died in a
short time. 1t is supposed that the
Italian took Soukop for another man
who had threatened him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-22

Gottlieb Niebling. proprietor of the
Neenah soap and tallow works, was
found in his factory with his arms and
throat cut. 1t is thought that he com
mitted suicide. He leaves wife and
nine children.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-22
A RicrcIn Sable

Deadshot Dick-What's Wild Bill so mad
about to-day?
Texas Tim-About week ago he saw an
ad in a paper fer a saddle that sold fer $.
so he sent the V, an they sent him a darn
toy saddle fer a rockin' horse.-Up-to Date
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-22

Now comes that trying time of year
Whose woes each benedict can tell.
When madam sheds the soalding tear
Because her Jelly failed 10 jeil.
Chicago hecord
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Ills valet got even with Regir I'd for dis
charging him. said one Young man. How =
inquired the other set his watch ahead
so that Reginald got ms evening clothes
on at half-past five Washington Star.
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There are 100000 words in the English
language, and most of them were used on
Sunday bv a woman vino discovered after
coming out of church that her new lat was
adorned with a tag on which was written:
Reduced 10 shillings ll3 pence."-Tit-
Bits
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Into the Secret.

She-Why do you never compliment me
on my complexion now that were married
I've got it still.
He-Yes, but now I know where you got
it.-Yellow Kid Magazine
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vh,t CouId She snx.

There we're three morning glories on
the teachers desk-a pink, a white and
n purple one-tied together with a
rrettv little cotton ribbon of the kind
,sed TO fasten new haudNerchiefs to-
retbcr. The flowers we're very fresh
and pretty. and the teacher smiled as
sbs looked from them TO little Leon,
Who stood near the desk. Where did
vou get them, Leon2' she asked. for
She knew that there was not so much
as a spear Of grass in he yard Of Icons
house. Il climbed over a fence and
stole them for you, Miss blank" said
Leon. And when | had picked them
l knocked on the window TO the serv-
ant girl and she gave me the ribbon
70 tie them with" And what was Miss
Blank to say?-N. Y. Times.
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DWELL. Whirley, did you find the divine
creature returned your love-" Yes just
as soon as offered It to her. Detroit Free
prpSa
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The more commendable your undertaking,
the iercer the opposition will be.-Atchison
CT be-
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Tolliver-Can you let me have ten dollars
for a week, old man?
Duero-What weak old man2-Harlem
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Time flies when a mans dinner is wait
ing for him. 1t only erawls when he is wait
ing for dinner-N. O. Picayune.
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have found Piso'= Cure for Consumption
an unfailing medltine.-F. r. Lott, 1906
Scott St, Covington, Ky Oct ], 1924