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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

passed without a dissenting voice.
Gavin being too enraged 10 vote at all.
Ii was then that the real fight began.
Although Gavin had been the only one
present at the meeting Who was OPP
posed TO the railroad, there were sew
cral others in the township. and they
and Ingram strained every nerve to
Illustrate Young Docs plan. Gavin did
most, of course. for he had double
motive. lie hardly slept until the day
OF the special meeting. aud he called
on almost every voter in the settle
ment. OF course Young Doc didn't rest
a minute, and Miss Meg wanted to
help. but Gavin. in a voice of thunder.
forbade her going out of tine house or
seeing Opdyke till after the fight was
over, and both she and her lover
thought il best to heed her fathers
command.
At the finish Young Doc won. The
bonding proposition was carried by
vote of three to one
Before winter set in grading was we'll
begun in the valley, ard by next mid
summer the construction train actually
crossed the fiat lands of Gayin's farm.
and the engine seemed to foot laugh
ut the old Londonderry man every time
the engineer pulled the whistle cord.
Gavin made a great stand against the
men when they got ready to go to-
work on his land. taking up his posi-
ton right IN the middle of the line
as surveyed, but a dozen of the men
picked him up bodily and carried him
away roaring with rage. IN spite of his
frantic struggles. IL was a great les
son to him. and he took il to heart most
pitifully. For a month or two he man
aged to avoid Young Doc. but the meet
ing could not be put of for ever, and
one day they ran against one another
at Graham's store at Slatertown.
Young doc held out his hand, but for
minute Ingram refused to see it.
Their he Suddenly changed his mind,
and gripped Opdyke's hand till the
bones cracked.
You're a fine lad, Young Doc" said
Gavin. "and Id be pleased TO welcome
We al the house whenever we're minded
to come up and set the day. we've
won yer point. and I'll not gaiEsay sc
ser reward.
IL was not till after that that any
outsider knew Why Young Doc had
taken up tn. railroad fight. but when Z
cot noised abroad IL made him more
popular than ever. for everybody then
thought the building of the railroad
would make goOd-sized towns spring
up at every crossroad. Whether il did
or not is neither here nor there. For
years nobody knew. either, that the
railroad men had male up their minds
that the Wilseyville route was the bet
ter OF the two before ever Melville
opdN he went 10 see the engineer, and
that the latter always looked upon
Young Docs bargain with Gavin as an
especial dispeusation of providence in
favor Of the railroad company. It's
ouly fair u say though. shat Young
/ Due d.dn know this ether
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

river, and also giving perfect view of
the greater stream, the beautiful Poto-
mac.
In 1892, with bricks brought from
England. Washington built residence
for himself upon capitol hill, within
one block of the grounds set apart as
reservation for the Capitol park. The
building still stands as il was erected,
but two stories have been added to
il. In 1872, when the city was being
revamped by Alexander Shepherd
when hills were cut down and low
grounds filled in; when streets were
paved and whole blocks of squatters'
houses destroyed, il was decreed that
capitol hill should be graded so as 70
conform with the general plan adopted
for a regeneration of the national cap
iial.
The old home of Wa ngton was re-
garded as a sacred relic of the original
city, which must not be destroyed.
Therefore, while the grading of capitol
hill was being done, two stories were
added to the building; but they were
basement stories. That is TO say, the
building was undermined and two
stories were built beneath the original
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
SMALL TUB sILo.

cut without making an auger hole. Saw
the door at a bevel, making the opening
larger on the inside, so the door will fit
snugly in place when pressed home by
the ensilage. The edges of the slaves
should be beveled so that, when set in
place, they will form a tight joint along
their entire edge. The silo need not
necessarily be perfectly tight when
empty. nor need it be water-tight when
the filling commences. The hoops
should be frightened before filling and
the slaves brought closely together so
that no piece of ensilage can get be-
tween the slaves. The moisture of the
ensilage will cause the wood 20 expand
so that, not only will the silo become
tight, but the strain may become so
great upon the hoops that, unless they
be loosened slightly, they may be burst.
A tub silo always needs close attention
for a few days after filling, and the
strain relieved if necessary. A silo Is
feet in diameter and 16 feet high would
hold 81 tons of ensilage. For feeding 10
cows 30 pounds per day, this silo would
hold an amount nearly sufficient to
keep them one year. = Rural New
Yorker
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HE LEARNED A NEW TRICK.
The Innocent Looking Man Fools tn
n aulIoP.1

landlord.
You can't clerk in a big hotel with
out being something of detective and
keeping your eyes open all the time, p"
declared widely known landlord to
the rural caller with cheap suit that
didn't fit and a SLOUGH hat that looked
as if it might have seen service in a
hens nest Don't want 10 be put up
too high, hey?" I'll Just give yor a
nice warm room on the third floor
Ask the clerk for the key when you
want to 60 to bed. He's at supper
now. As was saying, you have to be
a good judge of human nature and up
to all the tricks of the crooks in order
to be a first-class clerk. ! was in the
business Is years before / became a
proprietor, and was never taken in
once. | can tell slick customer as
far as / can see him, and some of his
kind are always around"
That's what I've allus heerd
Atween you an me here's 5000 in this
envelope. I'm going to pay fellow
most of it, but guess better leave it
inter yer safe till mornin'. just count
it landlord
THAT'S correct; just $500"
An hour later, while the landlord
was counting his stack of cash, the
farmer" came up breathlessly. my
mans here nov. an he's got ter ketch
a train. Jist ham me SITS an take it
outen the envelope"
This was promptly done. Next morn
ing when the cash showed the above
shortage the landlord grimly charged
it to himself, filed his hip pocket with
guns and went looking for his rural
friend who had changed envelopes
while the receipt was being written. -
Detroit Free Press
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A Characteristic Reply

The incorruptibility of Gen. Walker,
late president of the Massachusetts In
stitute of Technology. was above all
suspicion.
At one time, when Gen. Walker held
government position, a place shared
in measure by another, he was ep-
preached with the suggestion that,
since Tire whole department was under
their control, by working in harmony
they could have whatever they desired.
II have no DESIRES" said Gen. Walker.
"But. general" said hIs coadjutor. do
You not see that we can push forward
our friends and relatives into good
Places"
IL have no friends" was the reply
Review of Reviews.
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MOVING FARM CROPS.
Their Primary Transportation Is the
Farmers Heaviest Tax.

Farmers Heaviest Tax.
Speaking recently at a meeting on
the subject of good roads at Newburg,
n. Y, Hon. G.. +. Harrison (of the
United States department of agricuit-
ure bureau of roads) said he had spent
so years on a farm, in New'Jersey and
Pennsylvania, and ten years in his pres
ent positions; he was therefore, he
thought, qualified to speak. The road
question had doomed up because it had
been found that it takes q third of their
value to move the crops, the cost of
primary transportation being very
large. On an average it costs 25 cents
per ton to pay for primary trans porta-
ton. In 1895 il cost $946, 100000 to move
produce, to pay for its primary trans
portation. Farms could not be put on
lines of railroads, and railroads will not
go into farms any more than they now
are. Investigation had shown that il
costs cents per INLET move farm prod
Ucts over country roads. Farmers do
not think of this, or if they do, they
figure that it does not really cost them
anything, as they do the hauling with
their own teams. The government
found that the cost of transportation
from the farm could be reduced two
thirds by having good roads, and had
issued 24 bulletins giving information
on the subject New Jersey was the first
to adopt the state aid law, and it is
economical, and produces the best re-
suits. That law was starred by Farmers.
The speaker gave the wheelmen credit,
but remarked dryly that they don't
move the national government. The
wheelmen knew nothing about the
state aid act. and it was passed without
their help and hardly their knowledge.
Being asked about wide tires on good
roads, the speaker replied that the best
rolling any road could be given was
by wide-tire wagon. In New Jersey
men who use wide-tired wagons are
given rebate of one dollar per wheel
per annum on their taxes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

GAVIN Ingram was a great success in
his defeat. for be gave his lass and
Young Doc such wedding as the val
ley had never seen before or since. He
insisted on their being married right
away after The rails were laid across
his farm. and then he forced Young
Doc to take enough money to carry
him through his course at one of the
big medical colleges. for Gavin was well
heeled as to the dollars.
That's al there is to the story. but il
isn't likely many folks outside the Coz
ners and the Valley have ever before
heard that he sought to change the
route of a railroad to get his wife
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
BRIDGE FOR PASTURE STREAM.

arc covered with mud and the milk en-
dangered-for the ordinary mixer is
not careful TO get all the dust and dirt
OF the cows udders before beginning
to milk. Bridge the pasture streams.
This can often be done by throwing
couple of logs across and placing
pianks crosswise upon them. Where
the stream is a little too wide for this
the plan shown in the cut can be used
"a simple bit of engineering that can
Re put up by anyone W ho can weld an
AK. To make the sides less steep, put a
larger log crosswise under the low er
ends of the planks. Notch the side
logs so that the crosswise logs will
be retained Ivy them without slipping.
Spike the planks to the logs and the
bridge will last for great many years.
N. Y. Tribune.
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far as human eyes can see, and saw this
new wonder of the world and all the
glory that should be. Therefore, he
prepared plans for city which would
grow and wax beautiful in its magni-
tude during the future centuries. Wash
ington appreciated and approved the
plan. and so the city began.
After Washington had selected the
site of the national capital, which he
called Federal City," he selected the
site of the capitol building, upon a
brow of a beautiful eminence overlook
ing the picturesque valley of the Tiber
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

Il heard a queer story about that
mountain over yonder from our native
driver to-day"
What was that?"
~ young lady and gentleman went
out for walk on that hill; they went
up higher and higher and-never came
back again"
Dear me. and wha became of the
unhappy pair?"
They went down the other side
Chicago News
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The Ideal Line.

The members of the BAPTIST Young Peo-
pies Union who contemplate attending a
national meeting of that oody in July, should
bear in mind that there is no better equipped
line from the East, North or Northwest,
than the popular Big -Four route via Cincin-
natl or Louisville. All through passenger
trains on this line arc vestibuled, equipped
with Buffet sleepers, with Hotel Dining
Cars on day trains. At Cincinnati direct
connection is made in the same depot with
the Queen & Crescent Route, the Short Line
to Chattanooga, via the famous High Bridge,
At Louisville, with the Southern Railway
and the Louisville & Nashville, via Nam
moth Cave. and Nashville, allowing stop
over at both these points.
The fare from Chicago viii be extremely
low. For rates. time cards. etc, address
IT, G.. Tucker, G.. n. A., or III. w. Sparks,
I. T. A., No. 23i Clark St, Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
Cheapest and Rest.

Very few shooters BAD shot gun shells
now that factory loaded shells can be
bought so cheap. 4 is cheaper and easier
TO buy than to load shot shells, and there is
no question that the machine loaded are
better than the hand loaded. The shells
loaded by the Winchester Repeating Arms
Co., New Haven, CT. are the standard of
the world for reliability, uniformity and
strong shooting qualities. They are used by
all the best shots in preference to any Others.
Winchester loaded shells can be bought Of
all dealers in all gauges and loads. Results
show them to be the best on the market
Send for large illustrated catalogue free.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
A BIT OF GOOD ADVICE
One Ssn's Experience I'm Doing An
other "A Good Turu


other Good Turn.
when you have the chance 10 do a
fel5,v mortal good turn, Go ii " said
the fine-looking old gentleman vho was
enjoying himself with some acquain-
tances in the smoker. II don't rest this
advice on the golden rule. alone. for il
doesn't seem as potent as mans selfish
ness in this world, but also on the
ground of policy.
I'll give you one Illustration out o.
many that might supply. l had a rich
father and grew up with an extrava-
giant family that never stopped 10 con-
slider cost. We were in the very center
of the social whirl and listed among the
cream Of the aristocracy. On an occa-
sion when we gave the most brilliant So
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
STATE OF OHlo, CITY OF TOLEDO. I

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of +. j. Cheney
& Co., doing business in the city Of Toledo
County and State aforesaid, and that said
6rm will pay the sum of One Hundred Dol
lars for each and every case of catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. ID.
1856. A. w. GLEASON,
Seal Notary Public
HAIL. Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
&C directly on the blood and mucous sur
fa,es of the system. Send for testimonials,
fec. +. =. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. 75c.
Halls Far ily Pills are the best.
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THE HOUSE AS 1T APPEARS TO-DAY.
edifice. Therefore, in the accompany
ing illustration, the reader viii under
stand that the original home of Wash
ington in this city consisted only of
that part of the house which now APP
rears as the third, fourth and fifth
stories.
Between the third and fourth story
windows appears sign bearing the in
scription: Built by Washington in
1892" This is a true statement, but It
oud be more strictly correct Il the
inscription should inform the people
that the house was built under the di-
rection of Washington, instead of by
himself The following letter, written
by Washington, shows that consider
able time was taken in the building of
Lis residence; and also shows something
of the manner and method of Washing
ton, concerning details;
william Thornton. Esq.
Federal City.
Favored by Thomas Law. Esq,
Mount Vernon. Dec. 20, 1898
Dear Sir: Enclosed is a check on The
Bank of Alexandra for $500 TO enable Mr..
RlagCen, by your drafts. TO proceed in
laying in material for carrying on my
4 iildings in Federal City.
saw a building in Philadelphia. of about
the same front and elevation as those to
be given to my house. which pleased ms.
II consisted also Of two houses united,
doors in the center. a pediment in the roof.
and dorrner window on each side of 1t. in
front. and skylights in the rear.
II this is not fncougruous With the rules
OF architecture. / should be glad to have
my two houses executed in this style. Let
me request favor of you. TO know from
Mr.. Blagden what the additional cost Will
be- l am. dear Sir.
Your most obed..
Hbl. Servt-.
G. WASN'T ,GTON.
II is generally supposed that Wash
ingtoG at that time was building other
houses than his home on capitol hill.
because he uses the plural in request
ing that material may be purchased for
carrying on mis- buildings. and he also
speaks of two houses TO be built in a GER
tain style. There is nothing on recor
to show how much Washington's resi-
dence cost; but il must have been con
siderable. because in those days 81 slow
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
BUILT BY WASHINGTON.
Mansion Erected for the First
President Still Standn
In It's Day IL Was n Fire Residence
Structure. But Now IL Looks
Somewhat Decayed and
Out of Place.
Especial Washington Letter.

It.FttIdI " aEIIIII : tN7II I@ttttIsI
George Washington lived long enough
20 select site for the capital city of
the republic, which had been ground
out of chaos by his sword.
Moreover, il was his privilege to con-
slider and approve the plan of the city,
which was prepared by Maj. L'Enfant.
George Washington was a surveyor and
civil engineer. and was perfectly COM
petent TO supervise the work of the
many who proposed plans upon which
Ne city should be built. No mistake
was made in the selection of the plan
of Maj. L'Enfant. That scientific and
learned man dipped into the future as
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
An InfnIIibIe sign.

Mrs. Saver must feel that she was
very extra,agant in buying that new
gown"
what makes you think SOP
shes begun 10 argue that II will
ne the cheapest in the end."-Chicago
.Innfnal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

1T Is so aggravating 10 go house
hunting every spring" said the lady in
the city.
I'VE generally have to hunt ours W
Two or three times a summer" saio thu
cousin from the cyclone belt--Typo
graphical Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
. Good ming 10 Ret On.

why" the young man asked, do you
think that Miss Ashley will never be
the wife Of anyone but Harry Hinkley?"
because said the fair widow, "her
parents are both strongly opposed 10
her having anything TO do with him.
CLEVELAND eader
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

The foreru amer of train of evils, which
too often eliminate fatally, is inactivity or
disease, diabetes. gravel, or some other dan
eerous integral disease of the organs them
selves to be apprehended, but dropsical
diffusions from the blood, rheumatism and
govt, are all traeeable to the n.removal
from the blood by the kidneys OF certain i'm
purities Hostetter's Stomach Bitters de-
purates the blood renders the kidneys &C
tive and prevents their disease.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
Method In IL.

Wallace-Wasn't il rather strange for
T;ppler 10 marry that sHake-charmer2
Brutts-yes 1t was brought about
through circumstances. He had deliri-
um tremens that night, and she was the
only one who could do anything with
Philadelphia North American.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
SIMPLE FARM BRIDGE.
Much Can lie Done with Couple of
Logs and PIanlSs.

Logs and PIanks.
II is rare that one finds farm that
has not at least one brook or ravine
TO be crossed either by farm carts or
by the cattle returning from pasture.
Too many farmers allow the cattle TO
wade the brooks and the mudholcs,
with the result that the cows udders
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

If the cows teats are CREASED each
time she is MIXED the warts will dis
appear. Large warts can be removed
hy keeping silk threads tied firmly
around them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
worthy of Imitation.

Nineteenb century roadmakers are
recommended to study the methods Of
the Romans, which reveal modes of con-
struction worthy of imitation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

To prevent rot in grapes commence
spraying early, using the Bordeaux
mixture, so as to kill the disease before
warm weather sets inst. Louis Re
public.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

Chicago to Nashville Via the Big Four
Route 10 Louisville and stop at Mammoth
Cave. For full particulars address j. G..
Tucker. G. n. a, or III. w. Sparks, T. p.
A, Big -Four Route, 10. 234 Clark ST., Chi
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

Not to be provoked is best; but, If moved,
never correct till the fume is spent; for
every stroke our fury strikes is sure to hit
ourselves at last.-N. y. Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

They say that the ostrich can digest stones
and broken glass. We wonder If an ostrich
ever MED to digest an American radish!-
Atchison Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

Every time man looks thoughtful as
long as two minutes at time, his wife be-
gins to wonder what is on his Conscience
Atchison Globe
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

Just try a Toe box of Cascarets candy ca.
thaTtie, finest liver and bowel regulator made
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

As you chew tobacco for pleasure, use
Star. 1t is not only the best, but the most
lasting, and therefore the cheapest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

Over 400, 000cured Why not let No-To- Bac
regulate or remove your desire tor tobacco
Saves money, makes health and manhood
Cure guaranteed, SOC and Sl.00, all druggists
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

BED is a bundle of paradoxes; we go to It
with reluctance, yet we quit it with regret.
N. Y. Weekly.
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After physicians had given me up, ] was
saved by Piso's Curc.-Ralph Erieg, Viii
Transport, Pa, Nov. %, 1898.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

If stiff and sore, St. Jacobs Oil will cure
you. Won't lose day. The cure is sure.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
IL Is a Very Chcap Trim.

Some people are proud because they once
had lot Of money and squandered it,
Washington Democrat.
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Any ache, from toothache - backache
st. Jacobs Oil will cure.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

Juliet-"Did you ever study the stars?"
Romeo-"I've understudied them. "-Yon-
kers Statesman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

The pain OF sciatica is cruel The cure
by st. Jacobs Oil is sure. 1t penetrates.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

Overwork is a thief of time.-Ram's Horn.
The trouble with worthless people is
that they are the ones who worry about it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

II may come last, but St. Jacobs Oil is the
best to cure sprains. II ought 10 be first