davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-05-21

trees; if tree dies, another of the
same kind, age. and size, is brought
from the State forest and put in its
place; the cost is tremendous, but Paris
is the most beautiful of modern cities.
The streets are kept clean without
the aid of bands of schoolgirls and
boys.
At crowded crossings there are Is
lands in the middle of the street.
A Frenchman never says "Oui;" he
says "Oui, at least, and often dozen
times.
Statements (even when made in the
presence of witnesses) do not count in
law; must be in writing and on stamp
ed paper.
The decanter with liquor brought
you in cafe is graded in centimetres
to show how much you have taken.
Many women have mustaches; they
are not unpopular.
The Frenchman has no conception of
feet or inches, quarts or pounds.
New negroes seen here; they are
treated like white men.
Finger-bowls common; mouth-gar-
gle is passed round between courses at
restaurants and at private homes.
No "French mustard in France;
the sweet stuff is called German mus
tard, and "Irish potatoes arc called
English.
Bus drivers blow horn to clear
the way.
Coal is dcar-SlO a ton-and is eX-
hibited in glass dishes in the shop win
dows.
No newsboys; old men only.
French playing-cards government
monopoly much larger and narrower
than ours; no small numbers in the cor
ners.
Babies are placed backward in per-
ambulators, so the nurse can face them
and watch them
Ladders invariably taper.
Nurses wear caps with long ribbons
streaming to their heels. Many of
them are comely.
The French love pantomime; they
will sit for hours, without signs of
restlessness, watching nothing being
done on the stage
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-05-21
AN INCIDENT OF NANSEN'S
TRIP.

The meeting of Stanley with Living
ston in Africa is the only passage in
history that can be adequately compar-
ed to Nansen's meeting with jackson
in the Artic desert Nanscn had left
his ship. and was on foot with com
panion returning from the limit Of his
journey. He thought he heard shout,
the first strange voice for three years.
Mounting an ice hummock, he distin-
guished man. They approached: Il
raised my hat; we extended Il hand to
one another, with a hearty How do
you dOy Above us roof of mist
shutting out the world around, be
meath our feet the rugged packed
drift ice, and in the background a
glimpse of the land, all ice, glacier
and mist. On one side the civilized
European in an English check suit
and high rubber water boots, we'll shaw
ed, we'll groomed, bringing with him a
perfume OF scented soap, perceptible to
the wild mans sharpened sense; on the
other side the wiIdman clad in dirty
rags, black with oil and SCOT, with long
uncombed hair and shaggy beard,
black with smoke, with face in which
the naturally fair complexion could
not possibly be discerned through the
thick layer of fat and SCOT which win
ter's endeavors with warm water, moss,
rags, and at least a knife, had sought
in vain to remove. No one suspected
who he was or whence he came
"Jacksoh:-'I IN immensely glad to
see YOU
"'Thank you; also
:'Havc you ship herc!
mo; My ship is not here
"'How many are there Of you?'
| have one companion at the ice
edge.
AS we talked, we had begun to 90 in
t)ward land | took it for granted
that he had recognized me, or at any
rate understood who it was that was
hidden behind this savage exterior, not
thinking that Il total stranger would
be received so heartily. Suddenly he
stop ed, looked me full in the face, and
said quickly:
"'Arcn't YOU Nanscn!'
"'Ies. | am
by Jove! / am glad to see you!
"And he seized my hand and shook
it AGAIN, while his whole face became
one smile of welcome, and delight at
the unexpected meeting beamed from
his dark eyes.
"Where have you come from now.
he asked.
81 left the Fran in 81 degrees north
latitude, after having drifted two years
and reached the Sc deg. Is min. par.
allel, where he had to turn and make
for Franz Josef Land We were, how
ever, Obi red to stop for the winter
,mrw here north here, and are n w
on our route to Spitzbergen.
~ congratulate YOU most heartily
You have made Il good trip of it, and
| am awlully glad to be the first per
son to congratulate you on your re-
turn
Nansen tells many touching stories
of his experiences. During the last
s.a-e Of the journey all the dogs had
gonc-killed one by one to feed their
fellows. Dog ate dog, until only Sug-
gen and kaitrs were left. One was
Nanscn'S, the other was Jonansen's S.
Many :" scourging they had been com
PEELED to give them, many a time had
they halftiayed them in their bitter
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-05-21
PARTISAN PECULIARITIES.

If you happen to know Paris fairly
well, you are liable to pass unnoticed
the little odds and ends that differcn,
tiate French life from the American
articles. Professor Louis b. Marks
had complied list of "The Hundred
Oddities of Paris They are so sim.
that only scientist would have thought
of tabulating them, yet they are just
the things that every one notices. and
they make up, in sum, the Americans
impression of Paris. Here are some
of them:
1t is proper to bow on entering a
store, and also on leaving.
Writing materials is furnished in all
cafes.
Absence of pie.
When funeral passes in the street,
you take off your hat.
Freight and merchandise wagons are
forbidden on many streets.
Streets, instead of being numbered
are named after great men; the streets
near the opera, after musicians; those
near the national theatres, after dram.
atists, poets. etc.
Toothpicks used and teeth picked in
restaurants.
Very few high buildings; no ''sky
scrapers'
Octroi stations at all the gates of
Paris, where tax is collected on all
food brought in.
Large business concerns have shaddy
offices; the richer the concern, the
shabbier the offices.
Chairs on the sidewalks i'm front of
cafes; even in winter people dine out of
doc rs.
Bootblacks are licensed; do not run
the streets; few stands; no boys--mOst-
ly old men.
Rubbers are seldom seen; thick-soled
shoes are worn.
Men take off their hats to each other;
grown-up sons kiss their fathers.
The city economies in gas; after mid
night man goes along and turns the
street lamps down to halfcock.
Fruit scarce and dear; for instance,
at modest shop, February 10, 1897,
apples, 80 centimes apiece I6 cents
apiece; oranges, 80 centimes GO cents
each): mandarins, 30 centimcs C cents
apiece
No fire-escapcs on buildings.
Full dress is common at the thcat-
res only on first nights. No return
coupons are given.
Charge for theatre programmes is
common, but not universal.
No place under theatre seats for
hats; there is, however, hook on the
back of the chair in front, on which
the hat may be hung.
No hurry in the streets; no hurry to
catch bus or train.
Buses and trains are allowed to
carry only certain number of passen-
gers: no ovrr-crowding; transfers are
given from one line to another; excel
lent service.
Paintings of the nude are very COM
mon in shop windows; everywhere
photographs that would interest An
thony Comstock.
The women of all classes lift their
dresses highcr-when walking il the
strccts-than iii New York, or than
seems necessary. They wear embroid-
cred silk pctticoats, often very beauti-
full.
Breakfast takes at least two hours
usually three. 1t is better to ask a
man to breakfast than dinncr-espc-
cially if he is married.
In restaurants prices are burned
into dishes; for instance, 40 in the
saucer of your dish of coffee.
No labels on wine bottles-cXccpt
the old and expensive wines.
Men tell you they are poets, as calm
ly rs an American would say he is an
electrician; they think it is a business.
Many of the streets are lined with
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-05-21
WE ARE SELLING

First Glass business suits for $3.50 in Black Chevios and
mixed al woody for $40 $12 and $l5 display
in all styeand then take $40 Black
Blu Keey Overcoathey equal sold elsewhere
teen dollars Stop and Our goods and prices will
you many dollar
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-05-21
ON A BASIS

akng ard selling retail trade exclusively the BEST
BALTIMORE MADE CLOTHING at manufacturers prices
have conducted business for years No business urres
temporary gn will tempt from the settled plans which
the long reliable goods at consistently low
prices.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-05-21
WHAT WE INHERIT

We are not to blame for. We cam
not be held responsible for the DISPOSE
tions and tendencies which we derive
from our ancestors, nor are we respOn-
sible for the germs of disease which
may manifest themselves in our blood
as Il heritage from former generations.
But we are responsible if we allow
these germs to develop into serious
diseases which will impair our useful
ness and destroy our happiness. We
are responsible if we transmit to our
descendants the disease germs which it
is possible for us to eradicate by the
use Of Hoods Sarsaparilla, the one true
blood purifier. This medicine has
power to make rich, red blood and es-
tablish perfect health in place of disease
A lady had sent her daughter to Il
fashionable boarding school. On call
ing to see her recently she was aston
ished to learn that her girl made very
little progress. "Ycs, yes" said the
mother, see how it is; she's always
at the bottom of her class If YOU
were to put her at the top, now, it
would give the girl little more
spirit"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12
Special Notice TO Everybody.

Father Duren will soon canvass the
city and country to collect from
kind friends for church-bell. This
bell will not be merely church-bell,
but at the same time in certain
sense a town and country clock,
marking time at A. NJ, II NJ. and 6
p. NJ, by the ringing of the "Angelus. "
Consequently, it will be great benefit
to everybody, to the farmer in the
field as well as TO the merchant in the
city, to the laborer, clerk, mechanic
and professional men. Hence, all arc
expected to contribute mite. The
contributions so far have been very
good, from 81 to $40. Objections to
contributing on the grounds that it is
not for ones own church are futile,
since it is for the public benefit. That
the bell will be Jung at stated times,
cannot be called into question, as
that is religious duty with Catholics.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12

Quick as the quickest, the Burling-
ton Minneapolis and St. Paul-Chicago
and St. Louis Limited,
An Electric lighted. steam heated,
wide vestibuled train, fresh from the
builders hands. Built at the cost of
nearly 100000. Most beautiful,
luxurious, comfortable, complete
train ever placed in service on any
railroad in anycountTy.
Leaves Minneapolis 1920 p. NJ. St.
Paul sos p. NJ. daily. Compartment
and standard sleepers, day coaches,
chair cars, a-la-carte diner and buffet
library car.
Tickets at BOG Nicollet Ave, Mime
apolis; 400 Robert St., Hotel Ryan,
st. Paul
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12
Free pills.

Send your address to III. e. Bucklen
& Co., and get free sample box Of
DR. Kings New Life Pills. A trial
will convince you of their merit.
These pills are easy in action and are
particularly effective in the cure of
Constipation and Sick Headache. For
Malar and Liver troubles they have
been proved invaluable. They are
guaranteed to be perfectly free from
every deleterious substance ana to be
purely vegetable. They d. not
weaken by their action, but by giving
tone to stomach and bowels greatly
invigorate the system. Regular size
25c. per box. Sold by @. r. Taggart,
Druggist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12
Every New Idea

That's good idea, is embodied in
the construction Of the Burlington's
new "St. Paul and Minneapolis
Chicago and st. Louis Limited.
Electric light, steam heat, wide vesti-
bules, compartment sleeping cars,
buffet library cars-eyerything that
every other train has, and some things
that no other train has.
Newest and most costly Of the
Earth's great trains. Best too; so
say the people who travel in il. No
extra fares.
Leaves Minneapolis 7:20 p. NJ, ST.
Paul 500 p NJ. daily
Tickets at BOG Nicollet Ave, Min
neapolis, 400 Robert st, Hotel Ryan,
st. Paul.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12
Remarkable cure of Chronic
Diarrhoed.

In 1862, when / served my country
as a private in Company A, 167th
Pennsylvania Volunteers, contract
ed chronic diarrhea. 1t has given
me a great deal of trouble ever since.
l have tried dozen different medi-
cines and several prominent doctors
without any permanent relief. Not
long ago a friend sent me a sample
bottle OF Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrea Remedy, and after that
/ bought and tool. 50-cent bottle;
and now / can say that | am entirely
cured l cannot be thankful enough
to you for this great Remedy, and
recommend it 20 all suffering veterans.
If in doubt write to me. Yours
gratefully, Henry Steinberger, Allen
town, Pa. Sold by r. 5. Freeman
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12
ONE DAY ONLY.

DIR. REA is president Ct the Southern
Medical and Surgical Institute, Louis
vile, XIV, and is the possessor of the
largest and most successful practice of
any physician in the southern states. He
has treated, within the last year, over
four thousand patients, and with but few
exceptions, heard nothing but praise.
His patients say they never before had
medicines to produce such marvellous re-
suits in such short time He will give
$50 for any case that he cannot tel The
disease and where located in five min
utes.
All durable medical and surgical d.
seases, acute and chronic cataTrh, diseases
of the eve, ear, nose, throat, lungs, liver
and stomach treated and cured by mod
ern methods Dyspepsia, constipation,
rheumatism, chronic female diseases,
neuralgia, sciatica, dizziness, nervousness,
slow growth in children, and all wasting
diseases in adults cure. DeformitIes,
club feet, curvature OF the spine. diseases
of the brain, diabetes, paralysis, Brlght1s
disease, heart diseases, eczema, varlcocele
and hydrocele properly treated. Cancers,
tumors. wens, birthmarks, red nose and
superflOus hair on the face or neck re-
moved. Epilepsy OF fits cured. Young,
middle aged and Cd, single or married
men, and all who suffer from lost man.
hood, nervous debility, spermatoThoea,
seminal losses, sexual decay, failing
memory, weak eyes, stunted develop
ment, lack Of energy, impoverished
blood, pimples. impediments 10 marriage;
also blood and skin diseases, syphilis,
hair falling, bone pains, swell
iugs, sore throat, ulcers, effects of mer-
curv, kidney and bladder troubles, weak
back, burning urine. incontinence, gOnor-
rhOea, gleet, structure receive searching
treatment, prompt relief and cure for life.
Both sex treated eOnfdentially and pri-
vately. Piles. listula, fissure and rupture
cured BIZ our new methods.
Consultation in German and English |
free. DIR. REA q co.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12
DIED.

RoBERTs.-At his home in this city, Mon
day Aug. 9, 1897, Samuel c. Roberts,
aged 81 years and % days.
Mr.. Roberts was born at Hinsdale,
Mass. July Is, 1913. Thirty two years
later, Dec. %, 1915, he was married to
Miss Martha A. Mann, at Bangor, Me-,
with whom he came west in 1856 and
settled, in September of the same year,
at New Richmond.
In 1862 he came to River Falls where
he took up his permanent home. In the
same year he enlisted in the L. ;. Army
and served in the baggage transportation
division till the end of the war. He was
for time a prisoner both at Anderson
vile and Florence.
His illness has lasted for three years,
during which time he has had the tender
care Of his family and the sympathetic
interest of his comrades. His wife, one
daughter-Mrs. Mercy A. Young-four
grandchildren and three great-grand-
children, survive him.
The funeral was conducted yesterday
ut 80 by Rev. W. NJ. Balehs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12
National Encampment g. A. q. Buf
falo, N. Y. Auu. 1923. 1907.

Tickets to Buffalo and return at
$3.50 for the round-trip will be on sale
August q and %, good for continuous
passage in each direction and for re-
turn to and including August 81, 1897.
Final limit can be extended until
and including Sept. 20, by depositing
the ticket with the joint agent at
Buffalo. F. p. AINsWoRTH, Agent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12
Memorial Resolutions.

WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the all wise
Ruler of the universe to remove by death
from the roll of L. N. Nichols post our
beloved comrade $. c.. Roberts, be it
ResOired, That in the death of Comrade
Roberts, our order loses a most worthy
comrade, whose kindness we shall ever
cherish in loving memory. That while
we mourn for him we would extend our
heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved and
afflicted family and friends That copy
of these resolutions be sent to his family
and published in the River Falls Journal,
and that they be spread ON our book OF
minutes.
G.. Z. PRATT,
c. G. KNowLEs, Committee.
JOHN ELLIOTT
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12
Tennessee Centenn al Exposition,
Nashville, Tenn. May 1-0ct. I.
IH07

From June 1st to Oct. 18th, 1897,
round trip tickets will be or sale at
$3.50, each good for continuous pass
age only and to return until aud in
Guiding November I, 1897.
T. =. AINswoRTH Agt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12

On Sunday night at about nine O'Clock
a hGilstorm arose near John Chinook :
farm IN Clifton and started off across the
country 20 see what it could dc. 1t swept
path for itself mile and a quarter
wide from Clifton TO Trimbelle, and left
lop-eared desolation all along its track.
Standing crops and garden truck were
totally battered to pieces; and grapes and
apples were badly bruised. Nearly all
the window panes on the west side OF
houses were shattered. Cattle were
heard believing in the pastures, torment
storm lasted about five minutes, and
some of the hailstones were so large that
single specimen, melted, filled tea cup
brim full of water. All of which is duly
vOuched for; and if not true-may the
gods deal gently with our clear-eyed and
calm-featured informant!
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12

Invitations have been issued by Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. Nelson of Pleasant
Valley TO the marriage of their
daughter, Miss Minnie Amelia, TO
Albert E. Winter, which takes place
Sunday. Aug 10.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12
Farm for Sale.

/ offer for sale my farm, consisting
Of 100 acres, Il improved, situated on
the Prescott BAD, miles from the
city Of River Falls. Good water and
good buildings. w. w. BROWN.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12

For School and Teachers goods Of
any kind call on or write John d.
O'Keeffe, River Falls, Wis. Office in
fremont Block Second foor.)
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12
Home-Seekers' Excursion.

Excursions will be run to the south
and west August 3 and Il, and Sep
TEN her and q, 1897. For rates and
particulars call on the undersigned,
L. p. AINswoRTH. Agent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12

DR.. II. s. Baker, principal of the
Jefferson School st. Paul, has been
attendirg the summer school at Clark
University, Worcester, Mass. From
the daily press reports of the doings
of the school it would seem that DR..
Baker was a capital favorite at the
session. On July 3lst he addressed
one of the closing meetings in such
good company as President c. III.
Keyes of the University of California
and Senator Hoar of Massachusetts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12

Wanted an experienced agent for
this county to sell first class line of
patent medicines to families. High
est profits. V. Koch Med. Co., II
Quincy ST.. Chicago. III.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12
For Those who want the Best.

The Burlington's Minneapolis and
St. Paul-Chicago and st. Louis
Limited" New from end to end.
Most costly, most beautiful, most
luxurious train ever placed in service
on any railroad: in any country.
Pronounced by Mr.. Pullman the
Finest train that ever stood on
wheels
Lighted by electricity. Heated by
steam. Compartment and standard
sleepers, library cars, buffet chair cars,
a-la-carte diner. No extra fares.
Leaves Minneapolis 1920 p. NJ, st.
Paul sos p. NJ. daily.
Tickets at BOG Nicollet Ave, Min
neapolis and 400 Robert st. (Hotel
Ryan, st. Paul.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12

Friday evening August 18th, ice
cream will be served at Father
Duren's. The public is heartily in
vited. Let everybody turn out. Tie
a knot in your handkerchief, so that
YOU may not forget the exact date.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12
The True Remedy.
Fire COnpany.


List of officers and their places in
River Falls Fire Engine Hook and
Ladder Co. No. /.
+. NJ. White, Chief.
A. w. Lund, Capt. Hose Cart No. 1.
w. Ii. Tozer, Nozzleman.
Geo. TIL. Smith,
VIM. Fisher, g
John Nelson,
Geo. Dodge, Hydrant.
]. j. Foster, Hose man.
S. C. Peterson,
A. ". Andrus,
O. II. Barg,
A. w. Kaler, Capt. Hose Cart No. ,.
j. S. Wadsworth, Nozzleman.
H. Hutchins,
II. A. Pratt,
p. l.. Annis,
James Hale, Hyrdant.
Frank Savage, Hose man.
Ed. Anderson,
Percy APP Roberts, s. E"
G. w. Davies,
n. A. Thelander, Capt. Hook and
Ladder Truck.
Curtis Johnson,
Robert Johnson,
j. Ed. Johnson,
L. A. Lien,
A. f. Moody,
f. A. Chapman,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12

Through the courtesy Of Mrs. +.
Works we are able to speak with
some authority in praise of the black
berries raised in her garden patches.
They are fine, clean berries; and are
for sale at 10 cents box.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12
BORN.

JOHNSON. I'm this city August IL, 1897, to
Mr.. and Mrs. c. j. johnson, son.
TAYLoR.-In River Falls, Sunday Aug. s,
1897, to Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Taylor, a
son.
I'm consequence of this glorious event
all patrons of Taylor's Pure Milk Route
were given a free distribution on Mon
day;-and to this lavish display of graft
tude the new partner in the firm, though
hungry, made no objections.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12

A sportsmans club of Milwaukee
has been introducing pairs of golden
pheasants into the woods about this
part of the state: but the law imposes
severe penalties for killing the birds
within eight wears.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12

The rooms in Boxrud Block recent
ly vacated by DR.. Ashley are for
rent. For information inquire of the
nWnnr II II Innson
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12

VIM. Baumelster, the affable con-
tractor to whose superior skill the
new depot here bears abundant
TESTIMONY. has won the lasting graft
tude of the clerical force at the station
by providing. free of charge, awnings
for the Office windows.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-12
COITNCU, pPOCEEDIyGS.

Council Chamber, City of River Falls,
Aug. 6, 1897
Council convened at 1880 P. NJ. Present,
Mayor Chinook; Aldermen Glass,
Ulrch and Williams. Absent, Thompson.
Minutes of meeting July 10th and July
18th and 23d read and approved
Finance Committee reported following