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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
GREAT MEMS SONS.
Why Is Their Lot Generally an Unhappy


Why Is Their Lot Generally an Unhappy
One?
II is not often that the sons of great
men amount to much. Nature seems to
lave exhausted her supply of genius
for a time when a great man is nodded,
and shows an inclination to take rest
And so IL generally happens that the
sen is not specially endowed. lie may
look like his exalted father, walk like
him, talk like him so far as iutonations
or voice are concerned, and write a hand
that might easily he taken for the old
mans. but when the supreme test
i mes he isn't there. There is some
thing wanting.
And so he must be content to walk
around under the shadow of his fathers
big hat, to be pointed out in public
ulaces as the son of so and so. and per
haps overhear the frequent remark that
"he looks some like his father. but he's
uu such man and never can be-"
If he sticks to private life all may go
WILL. but woe to him if he is tempted
&c enter the field of politics or compete
for official honOrs among struggling
DBllticlanS. 1 men ne mas int OppO-
Sition papers filled with mean and con-
temptuous slurs. and sees his own poor
'aients brought into comparison with
his fathers genius in very humiliat-
iEg way. II he doesn't wish that he
sad never been born he at least regrets
that he didn't make his advent into the
world ahead of his illustrious father, SO
- H.. hu.a IN
4 great mans son not unfrequently
r sembl.s his sire in nothing except his
weaA nesses and his vices. which are re-
produced in an exaggerated and more
rspulsive form. If the father was in
temperate the son may be sot. though
this is not so very strange, for if there
Vas no depression incident to Inherit
ing great name without the talent to
sustain it it must inevitably drive SEN
sitive soul into dissipation.
No humble but persevering young
man should ever suffer himself TO envy
the lot of the great mans son. He is
a. object of commisseration. rather,
Cor he was handicapped from the start.
aud, however considerable his own tai
cris may be. he can never hope to soar
above the shadow of a great pane
Clcdo Blade.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

Pros .tied she is hCt afrEhi 10 travel
with me" he said. With a laughing bow
10 IONA.
4 smile was her only answer.
They were seated he sole occupants
of the compartment.
"Will you tell me one thing?" said
iona. what was il you took out of
your satchel and put in your side
pocket?"
so you don't wholly trust me. even
yet" he said. with smile. ''lt was
mirror. You looked at me with such
horrificd face that | thought there
mus; be something wrong with my
looks. Now. will you answer me ques-
ton? Had you made up your mind
what to do If worst came to worst?"
YES" she said. laughing. Il was
going to take off my wate.i and ring and
offer them TO you. as well as my purse.
fancied you looked at my ring partic-
ularly"
II did" he said. after a pause, be
cause. you know the finger you wear it
on. May ask. Miss Sheldon, if there is
any particular significance in it?"
at was given me by my mother" she
said. simply.
"Then." he said, Evil. you give me
the right TO put one on that finger?"
Il am very grateful. indeed, DR.. Pier
pont," said Mrs. Sheldon late in tho
evening, as the three sat in her par
Tor. that my daughter has had your
company. | never feel safe to have a
lady travel unattended in a compart-"
Her auditors glanced at each other
and burst into uncomfortable laughter.
Atlanta Constitution,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
A Biblical Mystery Explained.

4 Sunday school superintendent at
the close OF an address on the creation.
" hieh he was sure he had kept within
the comprehension of the least intelli-
gent of the scholars, smilingly invited
questions.
4 tiny hoy. with white. eager face
and large brow, at once held up his
hand.
Please. sir, why was Adam never a
baby? p
The superintendent coughed in some
doubt as 70 what answer to give, but a
little girl of nine, the eldest of several
brothers and sisters, came promptly to
his aid
please. sir, she said, smartly, "there
was nobody to nuss himl"-Tit-Bits.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

graduating him on the success of his
effort, lie said: Il am no orator. /
never made good speech in my life.
| was gratihed with the passage of ths
resolution, but the applause did not
turn my head. The representatives of
the people of this country were not APP
plauding me. They were periodically
applauding the stanch old frigate of
which | spoke, and for whose preserva-
ton l was pleading. They were also
applauding the grand poet and his
poem. Had it not been for the lines of
Holmes, the Constitution would have
been torn to pieces as an old hulk, worn
out. and no longer useful"
The gentleman is modest and sincere.
Nevertheless, his speech was delivered
with the eloqHence of fervid earnest
ness. lie is not an orator, and he is
wise enough to know it. But his
speech ought to pass into history with
the splendid poem which he quoted.
Oliver Wendell Holmes prevented the
destruction of the Constitution. Con-
gresham Fitzgerald secured the appro-
priation which will result in her per-
lnanent preservation.
1t is pity that the Kearsarge could
not have been preserved. She was lost
by careless seamanship on a reef in the
Atlantic ocean. The gallant cruiser
ought not to have been on duty. She
should have been kept in the Washing
ton navy yard forever. But our states
men are shortsighted. The republic 10
hs.K
accustomed to making sacred history
for the future. They make history for
the present, and fortunately il is in.
tended to be patriotic history, and will
read we'll through all generations; but
they are reckless of the nice little de-
tails which go to make beautiful the
history of nations.
But we have a relic of the Kearsarge
which will be preserved carefully for
all time. 1t is the oak rudder post of the
historic cruiser. In the museum at the
navy yard the rudder post stands. I'm
bedded in il is a conical shell which
came near destroying the ship. 1t was
fired from a rifle on the confederate
cruiser Alabama. But it did not ex
plode. An explosion would have re-
suited in the sinking of the Kearsarge,
and the escape of the Alabama. The
shell was found there after the cele-
brated engagement. \ skillful gunner,
risking his life, and of course risking
the safety of the vessel, sat astride
the rudder post and drilled hole into
the shell until he came to the powder.
Then he poured in water and saturated
the explosive. After that, he DIR led
off one end of the dangerous missile
and took out of it the explosive ma
terals. The rudder post was then
mended and strengthened with steel
bands. and the Kcarsarge sailed away
after other confederate privateers.
Finally, the rudder post was taken out
and new enc put in its place. The
old rudder post, with its shell inclosed,
is at the navy yard; and it is all that
remains Of the famous ship.
SMITH d. FRY.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

Mr.. Nikola Tesla, the electrical expert
and inventor, has recently suggested
the possibility Of using electricity as a
fertilizing agent for the soil. The cur
rents produced by perfected electrical
oscillators, be says, are capable of caus-
ing the chemical combination of the nj
trogen with the oxygen of the atmos-
phere. IL this combination were car
ried on upon an Industrial scale, which
he thinks is possible, then the product
could be used as fertilizer, and in his
opinion the benefits TO humanity would
be incalculable.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
THE SINGER.
Wis

She stood behind the golden ran
With other singers
To bring them ack my Efforts tan;
Her vision EEseTs-
Face after face they all have fed
Through ntmoIy's portal:
one after one they all are dead.
She is immortal
They sang for fame. or praise. or pay,
And won and lost their
Baubles that tarnish and Decay
Where time hath tossed Them
The music that they made is gone
Past all returning,
The music that she made goes on
Like the stars burnings
For heaven and earth to bring more near
Was her endeavor,
And as she sang when she was here
She sings forever.
when earth grows dim and the far sky
Is growing clearer.
Part OF my joy will be that /
again shall hear her
Edward y. Fomeroy. IN Youths Com
uautum
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
CHEAP CHICKEN CooPS.
Prepare This Winter for the Broods to
BE IIatched in Spring.

Prepare This Winter for the Broods to
BE uatched in Spring.
1t is well to utilize the leisure of
winter in preparing for the rush CT
work that always comes when spring
opens. One such preparation is the
preparing of the needed chicken coops
for the broods to be Matched out during
the spring months. A simple arrange
ment is shown in the cut. Empty gro
Gerry boxes are produced and turned
upon their sides, the cover being re-
placed by Stats, the cover being re-
served for closing the coop at night.
Upon the top now nail three strips that
will project Is inches in front, making
the middle strip higher than the other
two. Tack upon these strips, as shown
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
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EASILY MADE CHICKEN COOP.

in the cut, piece of tarred paper, and
waterproof roof will not only be Sc
cured, but protection from the sun in
front of the coop. This will be very
grateful to the chicks in hot weather,
and to the mother hen, which often
suffers in the ordinary coop in the heat
of summer.
These coops will answer their pur-
pose admirably, can be made with but
few moments work, and need not cost
over is or 20 cents apiece.-N. Y. Trib-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
The Famous West Coast Hotels.

The famous hotels of the west coast OF
Tampa Bay Hotel, apty termed modern
wonder of the world" with it's casino.
swimming pool, theatrical auditorium, etc,
situated on Tampa Bay; The Seminole, at
Winter Park, in the lake region of Florida;
the Ocala House. at Ocala; the Hotel ks
simmee; the Belleview, at Belleair, over
looking the Gulf of Mexico; The Inn. at
Port Tampa, and the Hotel Punta Gorda,
at Punta Gorda.
The Plant system Of hotels is under the
management of Mr.. d. p. Hathaway, Tampa
Bay Hotel, Tampa, Florida.
Mr.. j. j. Farnsworth, Eastern Passcn-
ger Agent, 26l Broadway, New York, or
Mr. l.. A. Bell, Western Passenger Agent.
3l2 Marquette building, Chicago, will give
full information regarding any of these no
tells, together with rates via rail or water.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
An Interesting Item.

BY reason of its mileage and location, the
Texas & Pacific Railway is the most impor-
tant of all railway lines IN Texas. II trav-
erses the Lone Star State from East to
West, through the most progressive towns,
great forests Of pine, and the broad prairies
and wellkept farms, affording the most
beautiful scenery all along the line: Ne
other line affords such opportunities for the
home seeker or investor to see and ENJOY
Texas Cheap lands for all Low rate Home
Seekers Excursion Tickets on sale at a.
points in Texas and Louisiana February
10th, March 2nd and 10th, April 9th and
goth, May 4th and 18th.
For a handsomely illustrated book fully
describing the wonderful State of Texas,
conceded to be the finest publication issued
in recent years, send eight cents postage to
CASTOR Meslier. Gen'l Pass'r & Tiki. ACT,
Dallas, Tex.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
FARRAG UT's FLAGSHIP HARTFORD

and who read her splendid naval career,
will be stimulated to honor the flag
which floats over her, and have an am
bition to do as well for their country
as did the heroes who trod her decks
ard served her guns. They will read of
the old commodore dashed to the mast
and handling his feet in the smoke
and carnage of battle; and particular
ly our young midshipmen will have be-
fore them constantly the memory of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
CEMENT WATERING TROUGH.

sand and sharp gravel well mixed upon
the bottom Of the larger box, then set
upon this the smaller box, as shown in
Fig. /, and fill in about the sides. If a
vent is desired, in the bottom or side, put
round bit of wood in the position
where the opening is desired. as the ce-
ment is being filed in. The second con-
venience is a lawn and garden roller.
Get sheet of sheet iron and fit disc of
wood into one end to make 1t perfect
cylinder. Bore a hole in the exact cen
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

The earlier the potatoes can De start
ed the better. as it is the hot, dry
weather that damages them. 1t is
now customary to sprout the small po-
tatoes before planting, handling them
carefully, in order to secure an early
start. Now is the time to look over the
seed potatoes. throwing out every one
that shows the slightest signs of rot,
and every potato used for seed should be
carefully examined. DO not use seed
that came from land where rot has oc-
Cured. Better procure sound seed from
elsewhere, even if the cost is increased
by so doing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

'In 1929, when the destruction of the
Constitution was ordered, the stirring
lyric poem of Oliver Wendell Holmes
saved her from what would have been
a disgrace to our country, aud think
ii proper that those inspiring words
should be recalled at this time, when,
through neglect, Ike fate seems to be
in store for her:
OLD IRONSIDES.
Az, tear her tattered ensign downl
Long has Ii waved on high.
And many an eye has danced TO see
That banner in the sky.
Beneath It rung the battle shout,
And Durst the lannon's roar;
The meteor of the ocean air
Snail sweep the clouds no morei
Her deck. once red with heroes blood,
Where knelt the vanquished foe,
When winds we're hurrying Ger the food,
And waves were white below.
No more shall feel the vietor's tread.
Or know the conquered knee:
The harpies CT the shore shall pluck
The eagle of the SEA!
Oh, better that her shattered hulk
Should sink beneath the wave;
Her thUnders shook the mighty deep.
And there should be her grave.
Nail 20 the mast her holy flag.
Sea every threadbare sail.
And g'--n her to the god of storms
The ig.. ing and the gale!
massachusetts asks that this grand
Old ship be perpetuated, and she re-
linquishes her claim to have her placed
in the waters of the state, near where
she was built and manned, that she NAV
be placed in Washington, here to serve
as national monument of the triumphs
of the American seamen during the war
of 1912. Such has ever been the true,
chivalrous spirit of Massachusetts,.
Through the care and labor of her
own historical society she preserves the
Ievered relics of the revolutionary
times and of her illustrious sons; and
she feels that she has the right to in
sist that the national government shall
no longer be unmindful of its duty to
the flower Of the American navy, the
Constitution"
At the conclusion of the congress
mans speech he was given an ovation of
applause such as seldom is given 70
the most gifted of orators. The resolu-
| ton was passed without objection, and
in a short time the old frigste which
bore our banner aloft with honor and
glory VIII be properly cared for. Meet
ing the congressman on the evening OF
the delivery of his speech, and con
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ton, which now lies at the Portsmouth
navy yard. and is in such a condition
as to be in danger of sinking at any
time.
As every member of this house
knows, there is no vessel in the Amer
lean navy that possesses the history
and the record that the Constitution
possesses. 1t is my proud privilege TO
represent in congress the district in
which is located the wharf where this
famous cid frigaie was built and
launched. In grateful memory of her
untarnished record il has been called
Constitution wharf. As hoy have
the pleasantest recollections of the
happy days spent at tile wharf " here
the Constitution was built over cen
fury ago, and when | stand here plead
ing for the preservation OF Old Iron
sides my deepest sympathies are
moved. The achievements of the heroic
sons of Massachusetts with her nave
produced within my breast. as they
must within the breast of every Amer
lean citizen. feelings of deepest rever-
ence for the historic ship.
why should it be necessary to call
the attention of the government to its
duty with regard to the preservation
OF the Constitution. whise great vic
tory in the naval engagement with the
Guerrero in the dark days of the war of
1872 brought hope and encouragement
10 our people and placed the United
States among the frst-class powers of
the world?
"Why this shame of neglect toward
historic relic that typifies the hero
ism of our fathers and is an inspiration
TO succeeding generations?
Nelson's flagship. Victory. is care
fully perpetuated by Great Britain. and
in such great reverence is sic held that
Englishmen respectfully remove their
hats whenever they pass. Who shall
say that the dear old Constitution, with
her unbrolSen line of victories. unparal-
leled in the history of the world. is not
worthy of Ike respect from grateful
republicf
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

with Local Applications, as they cannot
reach the scat Of the disease. Catarrh is a
blood or constitutional disease, and in order
10 cure it you must take internal remedies
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. aud
acts directly OF the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a quack
medicine. 1t was prescribe by one of the
best physicians IN this country for years,
and is a regular prescription. 1t Is com
posed of the best tones known, combined
with the best blood purifiers. acting direct
~ on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free
F. J. CHENEY & CO, Props. Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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400 nus. OATS. 17s mrs. BARLEY.

NJ. NJ. Luther, East Troy. Pa. grew
200 bushels Salzer's Silver Mine Oats.
and John BREEDER, Mishicott, Wis, 173
bushels Silver King Barley per acre.
Don't you believe it? Write them!
Fodder plants as rape, teosinte,
vetch, spurry, clovers, grasses, etc. in
endless varieties, potatoes at S1.50 bar
rel. Salzer's seeds are bred TO big
yields. Americas greatest seed cata-
logue and 70 farm seed samples are sent
you by John A.Salzer Seed Cola Crosse,
Wis, upon receipt of 10 cents. and tnis
notice, worth $40. to get a start. IRl
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

Att 1ugh you have suffered for long time
from malaria. dyspepsia, kidney trouble,
nervousness or biliousness. Know that Hos
letters Stomach Bitters has cured worse
cases than yours, and is potent to help u
rs it has helped hosts Of others. But al
ways remember that trite saying, delays
are dangerous Mole hills grow to be
mountains IN consequence OF disregarding it.
Check disease at the outset with this IN
comparable defensive medicine
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
THE OLD CONSTITUTION.
To Be Forever Kept as National
Naval Mus cum.
Commodore Farrsgut's Flagship. the
Hartford, Is Also to BE Permanently
Maintained - Relic of the
kearsarge.
IsnecioI Mashinrton Letter

ISpeciaI WashlnBtOn Letter.I
"There is nothing in all my work OF
which l am more proud" said the sec
rotary of the navy the other morning,
"than the accomplishment OF the re-
clam alton of the old battleship Hart
ford. Congress is often very prodigal
in allowing large appropriations for
claims, but congress is not primarily
patriotic or sentimental. II was very
difficult to secure an appropriation. but,
by constant urging, it was accom-
I,lished. And now Commodore Farra-
CUTS flagship will be permanently
maintained in the navy.
do you know that relic of heroisw
incites patriotism? The young men
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
FARM AND GARDEN.
FARM CoNvENlENCES.

Cement Can BE Advantageously Used for
Many Purposes.
The use of cement for stable floors is
becc ming more and more general each
year. There are other uses for the same
material about the farm, two of which
are suggested in the accompanying
illustrations. One is a cement water
ing trough made by using two wooden
boxes of different sizes TO form mold.
Put in a thick layer of cement, sharp
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

First Girl / am told that Charley be-
havcd in a very chilly manner toward
YOU last week when you went skating
together.
Second Girl-Yes. He fell through
an mir hole, and when he came out he
was covered with icicles.-Detroit Free
Press.
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Well Named.

why are you going to call your ice
yacht Gossip old MANI" asked Van
Wither.
Because" said Van Miner, there
isn't much of it. but how it does gol"-
Cincinnati Tribune.
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Florida. Cuba and Jamaica.

lustrated. descriptive of "the land beyond
The frost line" will be sent upon receipt of
four cents in stamps by L. A. Bell. Western
Passenger Agent Plant System, 3l2 Mar
quette Building. Chicago. Ills. The Plant
System of Railways and Steamsl ~ Lines
reach the finest winter resorts in the wor d.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

Mrs Crimsonbeak las her husband comes
in late at night does the clock say,
John?" Mr.. Crimsonbeak with difficulty
Nothing. madam, nothing. It's got sense
enough to say nothing "-Yonkers States
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

Appropriately What sign do you think
ought 10 put up in front of my place Of bust
ness?" asked a man who had opened a
morgue. Remains TO be seem sug-
gested the friend who had dropped in
Chicago Tribune.
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'Isee, "he observed, musingly, "that vel.
low whitewash has just been invented" The
editor OF the New Journalism leaped excited
ly from his chair Great Scott" he ex-
claimed, "who did it? We must secure him
at any price as an artist for our colored sup
plement!"-N Y. Press
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GAS I understand it." said the Innocent
Man, "the main thing in poker is to be
lucky in the draw" 1t amt SO much in
helm lucky as bein' quick, on: our way" ex-
planned Rubberncck Bill.-Indianapoi:s
journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

She had been looking at herself in the
glass. y suppose Ill get used to it." she
said, "but after what we've been through
in the last few years these light sleeves ae-
tually make me feel nImodest." = London
Figaro.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

'This," said he, as he inhaled the balmy
October air lis Indian summer" II always
maintained" she replied, that the Indians
chance. Chicago News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

Even as late as the time of Galen.
who died in 2c1 A. n. the principal use
Of butter was in medicine and the
toilet.
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Palace Car Porter-"Kin | brush de dust
outer yer clothes, boss?" Traveler-"T here
no dust in my clothes. Sam" We'll. yer
doesn't look like yer was dead broke, boss.
Workers Statesman.