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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24
A PART OF THE SHOW.
but the Young Fellow Couldn't See IL
Without n DinErR.n.

The curtain had been rung down on the
last act of that exciting melodrama, The
Power of Beer" and the audien- C was leav-
ing the theater. On the faces of the more
thoughtful was an expression OF sadness
somewhat akin to the look wherewith man
regards the bright coin pasted on the under
side of the tobacco dealers cigar-case. And
one man out of the throng pushed his way
TO the box-office window.
See herei" said he, exeitedly; 81 want
my money baek!,'
s'Hum,' said the ticket seller, earolessly.
cts an outrage" said the man.
"Yes'
Its swindle!" continued the man.
Indeed"
You advertise a real robbery"
I'VE do"
Il failed to see it,"
"You did:'
"And | want my money back"
Now, see herel" said the ticket-selcr,
leaning out of the window; I've had about
enough, and you get no money back, see ?
That's where the robbery comes in, and II
you haven't mind enough % grasp it
can't see that there's any kick due from you
whatever Boston Budget.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24
Arbitration Again.

Washington, June 21.-President Nc
Kinley has determined to revive the
abandoned treaty of general arbitra-
ton between the United States and
Great Britain. He has already turned
his attention TO the subject, and under
the matter has progressed to the ex-
tent that a new treaty already has
been drafted to serve as the ioasis of ne
gotiations expected to result in the
submission of convention to the SEN
ate to replace that which was negoti-
ated by Secretary 0lney, only to fail in
the eariy hours of the present session.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

Wichita, Kan, June %. = The famous
steer Jumbo. which had attained the
enormous weight of 5000 pounds and
was still growing, was killed Monday.
Jumbo was four years old, and meas
ured eight feet tall and II feet long.
He had massive horns - inches in cir
cumferen.e and six feet across, with
perfect ca.ves. MIR. Payne decided TO
kill him and have him mounted while
bis hide was in good condition.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

Ii has come to light that the legisla-
ture, which adjourned in April, passed
a law which will pre-, ent in the future
any such fusion of political parties in
Wisconsin as there was last fall. The
law says:
When any person is nominated for the
same office by more than one party his
the designation of the party which first
nominated him; or IL he was nominated by
more than one party at the same time he
shall within the time fixed by law Tor filing
certificates of nomination file with the
officer with whom his certificate OF nomina-
ton is required TO be filed a written state
ment indicating the party under which he
desires his name to be printed on the ball
lots
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

On the deck o. the steamer, or on board the
tram that is to bear gov away from those
dear to on, YOU w'il. u yoG are wise, have
safely slowed awaY in your luggage a sufii
cient supply of dat safeguard against III.
aess-Hostetter's Stom; ch Bitters Com
mereial travellers. tour. Is and pioneer efni.
grants concur IN testify ing TO the fortifying
and saving properties of the great tome
Use for constipation, biiiousness. malarial
and kidney conn ANTS ana neI vousness.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

a Paris journal says that a French sci
enlist is trying to make bees manu-
facture medicated honey in variety
of fiavOrs for the cure of various dis
eases. He keeps the bees under glass.
so that they can get honey only from
flowers especially chosen. BY the diff
ferent kinds of honey thus produced
influenza. coughs and colds, indiges-
ton, asthma and many other ills are
said 10 be readily IL indirectly reached.
and while the palate of lie weakened
invalid and the stubborn child is
tickled he is being surreptitiouslv
rrtred
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

The population of New York is es-
tlmated at 1851 600; Brooklyn, 1,142,
600: borough of Queens, 10000; Long
Island, %, 500; Jamaica, 44,5OO; Staten
Island. 5000, making the Greater" up
ward of 1900. 900, on and after January
J. next TO Iondon!-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

Palestine is pushing many public
works to completion. The River JOr-
Jan is now spanned by a handsome
bridge. while steamboats, travel up and
down the stream, and likewise traverse
the often stOT waters of the Sea of
saIiivS. TisS 80 tIsaivLII aHfTN,asi
has proved Commercial success, carry
ing more than 10000 tons of merchan-
disc during the last six months and
landing more than 100 drummers in
the holy city in seach of new stories.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

Cambridge, Mass. June is.-At the
Charles River Park Michael and Nc
Dufie rode a l5-mile race, paced, under
the auspices OF the Massachusetts, Ath-
fetic association. and Michael won in
The record time of 29:l0. cutting The
mark held by himself of 3l:34 2-5, and
making new marks for each mile, one
TO fifteen inclusive.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

The product of gold and silver in the
several states and territories OF the
United States for the calendar year 1896
Is estimated by the director of the mint
TO have been So, OSs. 900 in gold and
$40, O6g ,23O in silver. The increase in
the production of gold over 1895 is
shown TO have been $6,47s,OOO actual
value. while the production of silver
shows an increase of S4,O1s. 600. coming
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

Mrs Annie ii. johnson, of Hammond.
was taken to Hudson TO answer to the
charge of bigamy preferred by her hus-
band, Julius Johnson, of Pleasant Val
ley. Mrs. johnson was widow in 1896
when she married johnson. Last April
she married Frank Miller, of Hammond.
She pleaded guilty, the sole excuse Of
fered being ignorance of the law.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

Aliens Foot Ease powder for the feet.
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bunons. It's the greatest comfort discovery
oil the age Aliens Foot Ease makes tight or
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sweating, callous. hot, tired. aching feet.
Try it today. Sold by all druggists aud
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Write 10 Allen S Olmsted, Leroy, \. \.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24
.IuhiIce Ennnrs.

Among the list OF Jubilee honors is
one for he Canadian premier, Wilfrid
Laurier, who IL made privy council
or. Sir Donald Smith, the Canadian
high commissioner in London, has been
elevated to the peerage. All the CO.
lonial premiers, William E. Leckey, the
historian, and Sir Herbert Maxwell, the
author, have been made privy council
ors; the prince Of Wales is made grand
master and prime pal knight of the
Grand Cross of the Bath; an earldom
is conferred upon Baron Fgerton of
Tatton, and peerages are conferred
upon the earl of Glasgow, Nisceunt
Downe, Justice Lopes, Rt. Hon. lou
Trant Hamilton and Sir John Burns.
The mayors of Leeds and Sheffield are
made lord mayors. and the lord mayor
of London, George Foudel Phillips. is
made baronet. Bancroft, the actor, is
kniphted
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24
Employees to blame.

The coroner's jury in the inquest on
the remains of the five men killed in
the recent railroad accident near Hud-
son found that the disaster was caused,
and that the men came 10 their death.
by collision oecasioned by the viola
ton of train orders on the part of
Conductor James Owens and Engineer
Z. w. Brogan, of the work train.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

When one reflects upon the ease with
which men of ordinary business pru-
1ence can be swindled ont of their
hard-earned money by = plausible
scamp. il is scarcely surprising to the
Detroit Free Press that the scamp -four
Ishes as he-or she-does. The slang
proverb says that "a sucker is born
every minute;" but il would seem as
n the birth rate must he somewhat
more rapid than that. judging from
the number Of people who are duped
every day and the number of sharpers
who get living by dipping them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24
snItan satIshed.

Londc n, June IS. = The porte has
abandoned re policy OF delay. and has
decided o accept the advice Of the pow
ers. 1t is announced in Athens, ac-
cording to a dispatch to the Daily Tel
egraph. that the peace conference and
the pore have accepted settlement
of the Turco-Grecian troubles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

Chicago, June 1s.-The engine and
one passenger coach of a Chicago, Mill
waukee & ST. Paul suburban train of
the Chicago & Evanston division
plunged into the Chicago river at the
Kinzie street bridge Thursday night.
Four persons were injured, none fa-
tally, however.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24
VIII Hnn EMIL Time.

Minneapolis, Minn., June 22.-The
Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Paul shops
Ia this city, which have been running
IN reduced time since November last,
are to run on full time, beginning next
Monday. About 600 workmen are af-
iseted by the orders just issued and the
pay roll viii be increased from $780,
OOC TO $40 600 monthly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24
SUGAR Witne.se. Acquitted.

Washington, June 10. - John S.
Shriver. the correspondent of the New
York Mail and Express, was declared
not guilty Of contempt in refusing to
answer questions of the senate com
mittee in relation 10 sugar trust inves-
tigation. f. j. Edwards. New fork
correspondent Of the Philadelphia
Press, was also acquitted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

Eyes" :. ia Mr. Snicksnackle, 81 do not
like my name at all. They say that either
the legislature or the district court will
change il Tor me. Which would you apply
TO if YOU were IN my predieament:"
We'll said she. ia Dughtfully, "a minis
ter would do for me
And three hours later il struck him that
perhaps there was a mild hint IN what she
had said.-Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

II may be interesting to know that
the British embassy in Washington
costs Great Britain about $4,000 a
wear. The German embassy costs about
100000, the French about $4,000 and
the italian $4,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

A stone wall almost a mile in length,
with an average height of IS feet, has
been built along Second ayenuein Pitts
burgh, Pa. by the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad company. This is part of the
$500, 600 improvement that the com
pany is making at that point.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

A commercial museum is TO be built
in the city of Caracas, Venezuela. The
building will be an imposing one on a
leading street. and its purpose is to
show United States goods to the best
advantage to the VenezuelanS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

A whole family of girls, four in num-
Der and daughters of Josh Trickle, of
Monroe, were taken to the Milwaukee
industrial school for girls. Their names
are Perie, Alice, Edith and Bertha. aged
Il, IS. 10 and years. respectively. Their
mother died a number of years ago, and
they have been without the propercare.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

The meanest man has been discovered
IN Chicago. He is hypnotist and lives
on the North side. Twice week he
hypnotizes his wife, and she runs
lawn mower over the front yard while
believing that she is enjoying bicycle
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24
pr.x,dent WIN Attend.

Chicago, June 19.-President McKin-
lev and his cabinet will be in Chicago
July 90. He has made q promise TO that
effect. to take part in the unwilling
ceremonies of the Logan statue on the
lake front
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24
WIN 0ni1 an.ine...

Ha tford. Conn. June ls.-it is an
nouaced that the Mercantile national
benk viii go ont OF the banking bust
aess. A committee VIII call meeting
OF all the STOCKHOLDERS 10 wind up the
afYairs q the bank.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24
sparding Declared Not Guilty

Chicago. June DC. W. spalding,
ex-president of the Globe savings bank,
and ex-tres surer of the state university,
was acquitted of the charge of embez-
element The verdict was general
surprise, as the instruction of the court
to the jury left scarcely any chance for
acouittal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24
woodford Accepts.

Washington, June 1s.-Hon. Stewart
L. Woodford. of New York. the newly
appointed minister to Spain. was in
consultation with the president ana
formally accepted the Office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

Theorange trees of Florida have made
a rapid growth. Since the great freeze
the report is that the state win be able
10 ship next year 100000 boxes of
choice fruit
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

The recent Indian war in Montana
was of the dime novel sort. 1t began
suddenly, was ferocious on paper and
was soon over. The noble red man now
conducts war with a reservation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

There will be no hiding behind trees
and mud embankments when the
Msuser rifles get 10 going. They are
said to send a ball entirely through
large-sized trees and kill the man on
the other side
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

Dancing masters complain that the
bicycle is killing their business. If this
be true. why don't they convert their
academies into repair-shops?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

II is an astonishing fact that in the
famous Garden of Olives at Jerusalem
there are eight fiourishing olive trees
that are known to be over 1000 years
rId
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24
New York TaiIors Win.

New York, June 22.-The great tail
ors' strike, which at one time involved
about 10000 hands. is ended. The last
of the contractors surrendered to the
men Monday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

His Banker-"That boy Of mine has an
inordinate craving for money. Iakes
after his father" Yes, he always does
when the craving comes Vn."-Cleyeland
Plain Dealer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24
Wis

The agricultural bureau at Washing
ton predicts that sunfower seed oil will
become a popular substitute for olive
Ill
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

Munich. June IS. = Rev. Father
Kneipp. known throughout the world
for his water cure. who has been suffer
ing for some time past, died in Woeris-
hofeu,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

Jack Dashing Why. there is not a new
face here tonight.
Penelope Oh. YES, there Is. Miss Made
ups face has just been reename ed p.to-
Date
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

THAT affair on the end Of INV tail, said
the rattlesnake may not seem handsome,
bat - lie skilifYlly threw coil. 1t
',aitnng good thnis. Yes
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

People who say they cannot write a
PLAN hand because they are so nervous. talk
As ii they expected to be believed Wash
ington Democrat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

IF there's one thing above another that
some people like TO answer 10 an uuanswer-
able argument L. Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

Young Spendthriit = didn't get you
any birt hday present, dad thought you
Gather keen the money. Tit BITS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

When , fellow car1les a corkscrew II is
presumptise evidence tbat be doesn use IT
brushing his teeth Washington Democrat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

'FYou can't do that again" said the pig,
Shen the boy cut of his tail
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

Whenever ans business begins 10
drop off. others say It Is a judgment ior
crooked dealing Washington Democrat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

"A needle machine turns out ,soO.-
900 needles 3 week,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-24

You can tell a preachers letter by the odd
stationery they all use.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-07-24

He began his racing career in 1894,
at the age of 16 years, riding his first
race on lay 80, in Toledo, Ohio, which
was an 1S-mile road race. Starting
on the NIT mark, finishing in second
place; SO winning second time prize
In the t, me of one hour two minutes;
remarkable time considering the
course. He did not do anything of
much aSre the rest of the year of 1894,
except breaking both collar bones at
diiferel times. His racing in 1895 be-
gen ay Swanton. Ohio, June 90 win
ming s,3s first, two seconds and one
third prize. He kept up the good
work the rest of the season, winning
total VI % firsts, 20 seconds, and IA
third prizes. Among these winnings
he was second in the half mile and
secone in the two-mile championship.
which were run at Canton, O., on July
s; also broke the state competition
record of Indiana, of amateurs. time
being 2:10. This record still stands
Barney began his racing in 1896 al
an amateur. riding all summer until
August 1. While amateur he won most
Of the races in which he started win
ming three of the state championships.
one-quarter mile, one mile and two
mile, at Dayton, Ohio, on July and 8.
Earlier In the season he broke the state
esmpstition record of amateurs. Pre-
Vious time was 2:11, his time being
l:1O. This was done at Cincinnati by
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-07-24

rag weed and rose. Faetorymen
are too lenient in accepting off-flavoTed
milk. Some men can make better but
ter or cheese out of poor milk than
others can, but no one can make first
class goods out of poor material. We
have spoken of the eye and the nose
in their relation to the receiving can,
and we now come to mans greatest
enemy-the mouth. It's use should be
to call attention to the milk and sug-
gest methods of improvement. Be
pleasant in dealing with your patrons.
A pleasant Good morning" goes a.
long way toward preserving harmony.
Be more ready to compliment a farmer
when his milk is extra good than you
are to complain when 1t ia not in the
proper condition. Convince the pa-
irons that is to their interest to have
the poor milk refused, and do not ac-
cept milk which you know is not right
because you think you can use it. 1
know a eheesemaler who put a dish
cloth and bar of soap into a can of
milk and sent it home-a very plain
request, but not diplomatic. Keep a
guard on your mouth; do not let it ex-
plode. Another duty which belongs to
the milk receiver is saving samples for
the Babcock test. In combustion I wish
to advise the man at the receiving can
to consider his position as one where
the factory manager and factory patron
meet with mutual interests. Be pleas
ant sociable, frank, manly. Be firm In
your convictions and gentle in admon-
ition. Be sure you are right before
making decision, and do not argue
the question.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-07-24

very dark blue, approaching b1aska
shanks and toes dark blue, the lower
surface Of toes lighter in shade, and
the nails white. They are not as gooa
layers as are the others OF their class.
They are hardy and easily kept hi
confinement. They are not popular
for table purposes, preference being
given to yellow skinned and yellow
legged birds. The standard weight 81
cocks is 10 pounds; hens, pounds:
cockerels, pounds; and pullets,
pounds.
Brahmas.-The leading variety Il
the Asiatic class is the Light Brah-
ma Tag. 81, This fowl has history
that would fill pages were It recorded.
They are the fowls which caused the
chen fever" of the ffties, about which
so much has been written in later
years. Their early history is mat
ter of controversy, the best aathafiz
ties differing as to their origin. They
were first known as the 'Brahma Poo.
tras," "Gray Shanghais,' "Chitta-
gongs," Cochin Chinas, and what
not. The early breeder named them
according to his fancy for high sound
ing and sensational names to sell his
stock. Fabulous prices were paid for
them when the craze for fine poultry
was at its height in the early days Of
the last half Of the present century.
The standard Of the present Brahma
fowl was fixed in 1869, and no devia-
ton from the type adopted then has
been made. 1t has stood high in pop-
ular favor since then without abate-
ment; the vast number Of breeders.
who are raising them fully attest their
worth as practical bird to the indus
try. The Brahma is a characteristics
fowl; it is unlike other varieties, ana
it should not be confounded in shape
with the Cochin. The average Light
Brahma male is in height 26 inches;
back from the ground, 16 inches; keel
from the ground, inches; length of
body, front of breast to rear of fun,
IA inches; height of tail, trifle over
Fl inches; saddle hangers to rear Of
fluff, "a inches; eye, from tip to beak,
10 inches; length Of head and beak,
31b inches; breasts to rear of drop
line from point Of beak, three-fourths
to IL inches. AS specimens depart
from this proportion they become
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-07-24
MARITIME success.

A writer in the Sydney Bulletin
speaks OF William Martin, the Am eri-
can who has been racing so successful
ly in Australia, in the following termsf
''He is active Drained, Of invincS6le
will. He beats faster sprinters than
himself, because he thinks and dureB
more than they Martin and com
petitor will be racing side by slice
watching the ruck just ahead--watisA-
ing for the opportunity to go through.
OF sudden Martin dashes, while h's
competitors heart beats wildly, becarse
of his smash SO imminent But Ma
tin has slipped through by the skin u
his teeth; there was no opportunity,
so Martin has made one, and is flyipg
away with another squirt; while TIE
man who was beside him a moment he-
fore is still hopelessly behind the ruck,
awaiting for chance to get through
Defeating all the stewards and gettipe
his two years disqualification removed
is another instance of his winning, with