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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-04

rods of the stone become unra yelled,
reccssitating, at times. the expenditure
of several hundred dollars per mile for
repairs. where few dollars would
have been sufficient"
Education is to conducted along the
lines of draining. and the prevention of
earth and water from mixing on the
roadbed; also to give knowledge of the
proper admiXture of suitable earth
materials, clay, sand and gravel, in the
proportions that will make an inn
pervious roofing and form a perfect
roadway for light traffic. People are TO
shells, and the shales and states that
abound in many sections.
Satisfied by the experience OF the past
that nc system of permanent road build
ing can be uniformly successful unless
fostered by the state, Commissioner
Budd pleads for an annual state appro-
priation of $4,000 lie says: such
an appropriation would give to each
county each year healthy mileage, the
taxation to meet which would not be
burdensome, probably no more on the
average than one-eighth per cent. on
the ratables, and would result in an an
nual expenditure of more than $1,000
900 for improved roads, a rate that would
soon place us in position 20 attract
millions of capital for invest ment and
thousands of progressive citizens for
permanent residents. I'm
proved highways give new life to the
81 l. suI,
they are often thronged with bicycles
and other pleasure vehicles"
Interesting phases are developed in
the construction of new roads. For it,
stance, Monmouth county is building
road of bog ore four miles long, and
Salem county is constructing a high.
way of oyster shells three miles long.
Atlantic county in 1s9G-97 opens a new
era in road building, inasmuch as that
county presents the first road in the
state constructed under the state aid
law ont of any other material than
stone. Twenty-Five miles of gravel
road are being laid from Absecom to
Hammonton, and Camden county will
also build IL miles of gravel to connect
Sith the Hammonton road. Burlington
county has begun the construction of
road of stone two and half miles long,
with Stag foundation.
Here is the motto of the New Jersey
public highways improvement advo-
Gates:
Good roads decrease taxation, de-
crease living expenses, increase prop.
erty values, increase farmers incomes,
increase railroad business, promote
prosperity. promote civilization"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-04

world were doing as well as they could
amid the embarrassing surroundings.
young soldier right next to me had
been shot through the leg. One of the
doctors came to him and began probing
for the bullet. He worked for half an
hour, and at length the wounded man
said:
"Tell me how much longer are you
going to gouge on that leg"
"Why, want TO probe until find
the bullet replied the doctor. If 1
don't find it you will die
".Why. you blasted idiot, there is the
bullet in the base Of that tree reioined
the injured man. AS soon as YOU BAN
dage up my injured leg am going to
carve ii out and save il for a souvenir
The bullet had gone clear through the
fellows leg and lodged in the tree be-
hind him.
The Youngest Lieutenant General.
Most of the visitors 20 the house %
representatives notice on the Democrat
ic side of the chamber, little in the rear
of the center, a small man with very
ull beard that show a decided tendency
to become white, and when they ask
who he is, are told that il is Gen.
Wheeler, of Alabama.
This gentleman attained the highest
military rank that was ever conferred
upon one of his age, for he was COM
missioned a lieutenant general in the
confederate army when he was but
IS years of age. He was by far the
youngest officer of his rank ever known
TO either army or navy on the Amer
lean continent, and younger than any
general officer who has held an equiv
alent command on the continent of
Europe in our time, except in the case
of one royal prince of the house of
Hapshurg. The confederacy never Gre
ated officers of such high rank except
for the most distinguished services in
the field. Gen. Wade Hampton, though
he had been at nearly every battle in
which the army of northern Virginia
was engaged from the first Manassas
TO the Wilderness. was not given this
grade until the last year of the war.
Gen. n. b. Forrest, the most distin-
guished officer in the western army,
was not made lieutenant general until
January, 1865. while Gen. John r. Cor
don only received his rank during the
very last fighting days of the confed-
eracy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-04
MY BIRTHDAY.

The little folks came in last night
And stood beside my chair.
Then boldly climbed upon my knees.
And safely nestled there
This IS yoUr birthday. don't you known
I ventured my surprise;
They brought their little presents out;
i looked with wondering eyes
I'VE think you're just the incest nan
That ever lived" they said.
"And We intend to stay until
It's time 10 go to bed
Ny thoughts ran swiftly back ard to-th.
As shuttle through the loom;
Uld memories with dusk came In
And filled the silent room
] saw the farm gate open wide.
The lowing herd pass through:
The lilac bush and Climbing rose.
Drenchcd with the morning dew.
The cornheId, rich with tasseIed brown
And cherry cOlOred silk;
The shepherd dog. the flock o: sheep
with fleece as white as milk
The cabin home. with low-roofed porch
And window On the side.
Where purple morning glOries trailed
As robes OF Queenly bride
The locust grove. with OdOr sweet
From silver bloss1ms white:
The old crab orchard on the hill.
Where birds sang on till night
Ny mother. In her rocking-chair.
Beneath the morning sheen.
And heard her sing Sweet Fields Beyond
stand Dressed in Living Green"
I started. for the fire burned low:
The ashes, y hite and free.
Were crumbling. and the little ones
Were sleeping on nay knee.
The hour was late. the gifts they'd brought
Had fallen to the floor.
turned from seer 8 VI yesterday
Into the open door
OF better years and nobier things
Than ever I had seen.
Content 10 look from faded past
To Hills OF Living Green"
"a II BruueF in Chicago Inter Ocean.
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Fair HesOrf.

II Is said that Prof. Jonn Stuart
Blackie often told ION himself this
.,necdote. which seems to Indicate that
personalities are not agreeable, even
To those who deserve criticism. This
genial old professor used TO form a very
picturesque feature in the Edinburgh
streets. lie was a wiry old patriarch,
with handsome features and hair fall
ing in ringlets about his shoulders; no
enc who had seen him could possibly
forget him. One day he was accosted
L., a very dirty little boothlack with
his-"Shine your Oools sir?" The pro-
lessor was impressed by the filthiness
OF the boys face. Il don't want a
shine. my lad" said he. But If you'll
20 and wash your face. I'll give you six
pence" ~ RIGHT. sir" was the lad s
reply. Then he went over TO a neigh
boring fountain and made his ablutions.
Returning he held out his hands for the
money. well. my lad" said the pro-
fessor. you have earned your six
pence. Here il is II dinna want it.
amld chap" returned the 10y. with a
lordly air. I'VE can keep it and get yer
hair euti|-Youth's Companion
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box. Along came a rusty old fellow
with large cane and a very storm
beaten plug hat.
WHAT What. A bslky horse, EN-"
he chartered to himself as he took in
the situation. No one answered him,
and he asked of bystander:
"IIave the eNpedients been resorted
to?"
Dunno"
Looks like an obstinate brute. hut
] have remedy. Always works when
other articles have been tried in vain.
suppose there will be no objection to
my trying it?'
Dunno"
"Well. I'll take il upon myself to start
this beast. You see how easily il is
DONE"
He stepped 40 the horses head, pulled
his left ear down and blew in it with a
great "whew-o-o-s-h!" The amazed
horse gave his head a swing, and the
crowd saw the rusty old man go head
over heels into the gutter, while his
hat flew one way and his cane another.
what in the blazes are you up to.
nnyway?" shouted the drayman, as he
let 70 of the box and ran to the horse to
quiet him.
"Never fails--never knew il TO fail
in my life" replied the old man. as he
scrambled up and grabbed for his hat.
Everybody began laughing, and as he
rescued his cane from the wheels of a
passing car. the man with the remedy
turned and eNplained:
left ear is the enc. Always pull the
left car down and go 'whew-o-o-s-h!'
ard you've got him. Morning. gentle
men-the left ear remember"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-04
Hnm tn IelI perfec, nntter

Butter is sufficiently worked when il
has all holes closed up; when it leaves
fine, shining lines when scraped OF
dragged with the paddle; when shee.
of it one-half az inch thick will break
half way and bend half wsy as il il
doubled over itself, and when the grain
is still like a broken SNOWFALL. Bur
these appearances are only guides
The butter maker must come TO feel in
himself when il is worked sufficiently.
Dakota Field and Farm.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-04
THE LARGEST WOODEN BUILDING IN TIE won

sang with such fervor and zeal that the
leader mistook him for a professor and
called upon him to offer prayer.
1t was a sumner, but remembering
that he was in the midst of farmers, he
tumbled upon his knees and began a
petition for their welfare. lie prayed
that they might be blessed with barrels
of corn, barrels of potatoes, barrels of
wheat, and so on, until he exhausted
his vocabulary. He floundered. but at
cnce remembered another item, and
with renewed emphasis exclaimed:
"Oh, Lord, it is humbly petitioned
that Thou wilt give them barrels of
pepper" but suddenly remembering the
disproportion of this. he exclaimed:
The deuce, no. That's too much pep
per"
The startled group about him rose
en- masse. The politician headed for the
door. and disappeared in the late twi-
light.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-04
Iabels for Frnif Tree.

Strips of zinc ten inches or foot long
two inches wide at one end and taper
ing to one-half an inch at the other. are
the best labels for fruit trees. The
narrow end is merely wound round a
branch. and can never cut into il. Use
an ordinary lead pencil to write with
it never seems to wash off. If the zinc
is too smooth or shiny. little expos ure
to weather will tend to rorghen il, Sc
that ii can be written on more plainly
Rural World.
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PITH AND POINT.

The man who sits down to wait for
a golden opportunity to come along
never has a comfortable seat.-Ram's
Horn.
-Fthel-"You may ask papa, Mr..
Van Ishe." Van Tshe-"My darling, I'll
never be able TO find him. lie owes me
& 23."-Tit-I3its.
The Last Stage.-"Is Miss Oddly out
of the matrimonial market yet?" "No,
but she's on the remnant COUNTER
Detroit Free Press.
ggs-"Simmerson, the inventor,
says his wife doesn't even know what
business he is n.''-Griggs-"Whyh has
he concealed it from her?" Briggs
'Ile is afraid she might get the impress
sion that he could do odd jobs around
the house."-Life.
~ don't see,' she exclaimed with
proper Indignation, why they allow
PLAYS 10 be presented that ladies are
not expected to see" II don't either"
replied her husband, sunless it's TO give
the men some place to go where there
are no large theater hats."-Washing-
ton Star.
lit was an hour past midnight, and
Mr.. Binns was fumbling about in the
hall and mumbling angrily to himself
whats the matter?" called out Mrs.
Binns from the floor above. There's
two hatracks here" he answered, IAN
l don't know which one to hang my hat
on" you've got two hats haven't
you?" rejoined Mrs. Binn; "hang them
on both."-Dublin World.
Tom Burnet, son of the bishop of
that name, dining with the lord mayor,
was called upon to drink to 1.-THE min
istry." As he was a wing, and the
ministry tory, he hesitated to COM
promise his principles. Cried the lord
mayor, who saw his glass had not been
touched: where sticks the ministry"
AT nothing" replied the wing, and
emptied his glass with a good con-
u,.ianna HnngahnlI Wnr1c
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times l would get so blind, could not
see for several minutes.
could not stand very long without
feeling sick and vomiting. could not
breathe long breath without scream
ing, my heart panied SO.
i also had female weakness, infiam-
nation of ovaries, painful menstrual
ton, displacement of the womb, itch
ing of the external parts, and ulcera-
ton of the womb. Ihave had all these
complaints.
The pains 1 had to stand were some
thing dreadful. My husband told me
to try bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham's
medicine, which did, and after taking
it for a while, was cured. No other
kind of medicine for me as long as you
make Compound. l hope every woman
who suffers will take your Compound
and be cured.-MRs. J. s. MCGILLAs,
113 Kilburn avenue, Rockford, III.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-04
A STRANGE FREAK OF NArURr.

We hope to sell 100000 packages
Golden Rind Watermelon, the most
wonderful freak of nature-smooth.
shiny, yellow rind, crimson flesh, de-
licious! It's sensational. Took 500 first
prizes in 1896. You must have il to be
in the swim. Melons go like wild fire
at s1.00 apiece. We paid $500 for one
melon! 500 prizes for earliest melon
-ripened in 1896 in II days. Lots of
money made in earliest vegetables.
Salzer's seeds produce them. Thirty
FIVE earliest sorts, postpaid. S10o.
SEND THIS NOTICE AND Is CENTS FOR A
pkg. of Golden Rind and wonderful seed
book. 146 big pages. to the John 4 Sal
ger Seed Co, la Crosse, Wis. IKl
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Care of Ynnnr Orchards.

Peach trees are not adverse to heavy
soils, but they must be well drained
Many Colorado peach orchards flourish
in adobe soils. All fruit trees feel the
force of drought and other hard condi.
tions. as do grains and vegetables. and
require care accordingly. Intense cul-
tivation of young orchards makes q
vigorous growth of the lateral roots,
sending them deeper into the ground
insuring barber life TO the tree.
After oyerhauling the old orchards II
may be well to give them some of the
same eatmcnt.-Farmers' Union.
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Artless One-Isn't it strange that
they shoald choose for members of the
police force men Who are 50 heavy that
they are unable 10 run with any aP-
proach to speed?
Sophisticated OHe-Not al al; il they
" ere sprinters they would be able to get
away from disturbance much quicker
than tfev now ean.--Boston Transcript.
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GOSSIP OF WASHINGTON.
New Stories In Which Our Law
makers Are Interested.
bad Break of n Politician I'm n West.
ern Church-How the Quarrel He
tween Gen. Beauregard and
JcG Davis Started.
Especial washington Letter !

1t is related Of an ardent partisan OF
Congressman KEN, of Nebraska, who
lost sleep for weeks prior to Kem's
nomination, that he made it his re-
ligious duty to fall in with the senti-
ment of every community in which he
found himself. If the Baptist predomi-
mated he became strong advocate OF
immersion as a means for the remission
of sins; with the Methodisfs he was a
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why Bcauresard DisIiked Davis.

There were % lieutenant generals in
the confederate army from beginning
10 end. Gen. Longstreet was the senior
when the war closed, and Gen. Eweil
came next. OF the % there is still living
Longstreet, Hampton, Wheeler and
Buckner. OF the i've full generals made
late in 1861 none remain. Beauregard
was the first general officer ever nomi-
mated and commissioned under the con-
federate government, and should have
been its senior general officer under
the ordinary military usages, but the
act creating the military establishment
of the confederate states provided that
officers from the United States army,
who might accept confederate commits
sions, should take rank according to
the grade they held in the United States
army when their designations were ac-
cepted. This made Gen. Cooper, who
was adjutant general of the United
States army when he resigned, the SEN
and placed Gen. Lee (who only became
a full colonel about three months be-
fore his resignation) and Gen. Beaure-
gard (who was n major of engineers
when he went south) at the bottom of
the list. Gen. Beauregard took the
ground that as he was the first brigadier
general the confederate states ever com
missioned, and was holding that posi-
ton when at least one of the officers
promoted over his head was yet in the
United States army, he should have
been the senior general. And the per-
sistence with which be unavailingly in
sisted upon what he believed was his by
right, induced the first difference OF
opinion which soon grew into breech
that was irreconcilable between him
and President Davis
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faithful Wesleyan, and so on with the
Presbyterians and other denominations.
Naturally, this partisan was rousta-
bout, with the advantage of no religious
training. During the progress of his
canvass for delegates, this political
worker went TO prayer-meeting, with
out previous knowledge of the theologi-
cal preference of the brethren.
1t was gathering of farmers, though,
and he trusted to luck. He had never
been an active participant in church ex-
ercises, but on this occasion he outdid
himself. Possessed of a good voice, he
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-04
SMITH d FRY.

Young man. said the multi-million-
ire. angrily, how Care you get engaged
without my acknowledgement to an
actress?"
such matter sir, is one in which
do not think that even father should
be absolute"
But you never earned a dollar in your
life. Supposing | publicly renounce
you?"
All right, sir. The oftener you pub
licly renounee me the more you adj
vertise my wife. Washington Star.
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Mistress - Oh, Bridget, Bridget,
What an awful numbskull you are,
You've put the potatoes on the table
with the skins on, right in front OF our
visitor. too, You-you-what shall |
call you2
Bridget (affably) me Agnes, =
If We loike. mum; it's me other name
y. ~ World.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-04

In order to assist the thousands Of I'M
employed men in Chicago, the Working
mems Home, at AZ Custom House Place, has
established a Free Labor Bureau, and IS
prepared to furnish men to farmers and
others in all parts of the country without
expense to either. Employers applying
should state definitely as to the kind Of
work, wages to be paid, and II railway fare
will be advanced. Address Labor Bureau,
Workingmen's Home, AZ Custom House
Place, Chicago, Ill.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-04
How to Cure n BaIky Horse.

Congressman Jim Tawney, of Mime
sofa, says that he knows a sure cure for
ballly horse. He learned il in Winona
from farmer of great experience. A
big dray was backed up against the
sidewalk and dozen or more people
were watching the unloading Of heavy
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-04
-Ths Electrical World saws that a

The Electrical World says that
certain little mechanical device is called
In Germany neutrality-suspicious.
attenbliizshutzvorr AS ita
name clearly indicates, ii is an eppssa-
observation-disclosures nsi-
sting ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS uto-
msticalls In this country we are in the
habit of calling this simple device .
.-cutout"
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Mr.. Banner-The foreigners are get
ting an awful hold in this country.
Crosby-They are, indeed. Why, l
read over list of men naturalized by
the court yesterday, and every one of
them was a foreigner. - Philadelphia
North American.
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Women. Look Here.

If you want to learn about a Washing
Machine, which even a child can operate
easily, be sure 10 read advertisement in this
paper Of H. +. Brammer ManufactI ng Co,
DaveI port, la. Better write them for full
information.
The above named company would like to
hear from dealers everywhere.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-04
A Great snccess.

II am writing a play which cannot
fail to be a great success" said Foyer.
"What is its chief feature?"
"In the last act the comedian who
has perpetrated all the chestnuts dies
a miserable death. Chron-
icle-Telegraph
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"What doctors treating you,
Grumpy"
Treating me? Three of them come
here regularly and loot my sideboard
every visit. I'm doing all the treat
ING Detroit Free Press
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WI, snwbone. probed i'm vain

a veteran OF the battle of Vicksburg
told the following story as he sat in the
corridor of the Ebbitt house: Sur
gcons we're scarce IN our regiment, just
after the fight was ended, and young
practitioners who afterward became
more or less famous in the medical
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they could
cure me but
failed to do
so.
1 gave up
in despair
and took to
my bed. 1
had dreadful
pains in my
heart,
fainting- n
spells, z.
sparks be- "
fore my
my eyes
and some
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1t is impossible to discourage the man,
who has learned in whatsoever condition he
finds himself, Herewith to be content
Rams Horn.
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confederate Soldiers Set Aside.

Gen. Wheeler has been a member OF
congress continuously for many years,
but his term will expire on March
next, and he will then retire TO private
life lie was not Ienominated last year,
although he has been good representa-
tive. His retirement emphasizes the
fact that there is new generation in
the south which is compelling recognl-
ton. The new generation has already
retired Senators Wade Hampton and NJ.
G. Butler, of South Carolina, both of
them confedei tie generals; and also
Senator Matt. " Ransom, of North Caro-
lima, who fought brilliantly for the con-
federacy. Gen. Eppa Hunton, of Nir-
ginia, was retired from the senate to
make room for a man of the new genera
ton. From every southern state dur
ing the past six years new men have
been sent to the senate and house of
representatives, thus gradually retiring
the men who were prominent in the
confederate armies.
SMITH d FRY.
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Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DIR. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle &
treatise. DR.. Kline, 933 Arch ST., Phila, Pa
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ornIthoIoglcal.

Assistant Bookkeeper-I thought you
said old Billions new typewriter was
bird. / saw her to-day.
Head Bookkeeper-Wsli, isn't jay a
bird ?-SomervilIe Journal
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When The Egyptian went fishing he
spat in the Nile in honor of the deity,
hence the custom of splitting on the
hook for good luck.
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Prostitutes are like burns and scalds. All
are cured by st. Jacobs Oil.