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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-17

it might be handed down to the chill
dren as it was passed down from the
fathers. This was the one peril, to over
come which he bent every energy of his
tireless nature His dauntless spirit,
fired of ardent love of country, could
not, and would not. brook the thought
of final defeat. There might be re-
verses, and reverses on reverses, yet
with unfaltering faith he persevered,
and his confidence inspired confidence.
After Chickamauga the people knew
that the beginning of the end was at
hand.
Once the imminence of the danger
was past, and his president eye saw the
dawn of the day of the triumph of peace,
the kindliness of his soul moved him
to plans for the help of those who
might lose by the struggle. He felt that
the victors could afford to be nagnani-
nous, and that the union, in order to be
preserved, should be composed of peo-
Pile whose hearts were united to the
common good of the whole nation. Had
he lived, the south would have had no
truer friend,>n one who would have
gone farther in effort to soften the as
perities engendered by the unhappy
war. He might not have been able to ac-
complish all he could have wished, be-
cause the then temper of the northern
mind was not so pacific and placable as
his; but his wonderful energies would
never have relaxed so long as life was
his, in effort to cement the riffs and
cracks that remained in the foundations
| of the union.
/ Onward and upward, in a wild coun-
| try, this man of the common people
made his way, moved of a purpose to
/ do right and to succeed. He was ire
sistible, because he was infeXibly true
to himself. The great soul within
! him despised what was mean and he
| grew by association with lofty minds.
! His name is indelibly associated with
| that of Washington, in that each was
chief at a most momentous epoch in
the nations history and each was vic
| torious, as each was great in the small
as well as the big things of life. AS
one is called the father, so the other is
termed the preserver of the union.
| Each is entitled TO the homage of Amer
| lean hearts, not only for the distinc-
tion they have conferred upon the
American name, but also for the superb
qualities of mind and heart which
stamped their acts in all the stations
of their respective lives.
Killed by an assassin, he vet had
lived to the completing of the work
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-17
solitary rider came out of the smoke

solitary rider came out of the smoke
and approached them.
BLESS me, if it amt CornwaIlis!"
Wool" exclaimed the Englishman,
wiping his eyes. Il couldn't find the
schoolhouse or l would have saved the
little school ma'am."
"Was it hot?"
lawfully SO. l suppose it is too late
now to do her any good"
"Oh. l don't know, CORVALLIS. She
is here all right" and the form of Liz
zie came to the astonished eyes of tie
late arrival.
The Englishman looked sheepish for
minute and then hit his horse with his
hand and started off.
Say" called Borden, that little
rivalry is settled now" And then to
Lizzie: II knew that be was not hunt
ing that schoolhouse very hard. You
gave him the right characteristic is,
the side that got licked"
And Lizzie Dean agreed with him. So
thoroughly was the defeat felt that the
vanquished sutton did not even deign
to come to the wedding-the dedication
event of the new schoolhouse that re-
placed the one destroyed by the fire.
Lizzie wanted it that way and Borden
was willing to have it so.
II don't know much about it, he said,
'but | take it for granted that Washing
tor always pleased the ladies when he
could"
| CHARLES MOREAIJ HARGER.
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IN NARROW WAYS.
To the Men That Keep in the Middle,
Hooking Those Tint FOLLOW.

eff" said Mr.. Goslington, Il could
catch the eye of them all at once
should have to speak of this but once
| refer to the habit that some men
have of walking in the middle of a
space that is wide enough for only two
persons so that no one else can pass
them, no matter in how much of
hurry he may be; for | feel certain that
this habit is due not to selfishness or
an unconscious feeling of self-impOr-
lance, but solely to thong htlessness,
and that a simple reminder will be
sufficient to induce them to abandon it.
This taking up all the room is, per-
haps, most commonly seen on the stairs
leading to the platforms of the elevated
railroad stations, which are wide
enough for the comfortable passing of
persons only when they keep to the
sides; if a good-sized man keeps the
middle another cannot pass. And yet
il is not unusual to see men do just
that; and they are oftener than not
men who move with deliberation. They
start at the top of the stairs and step
with leisurely dignity down. The man
behind them who is in hurry is like
Iy to become more so when his way
is blocked and he closes up on the
man ahead and moves uneasily from
side TO side as the big man deviates
slightly from the center, seeking
chance to pass. But usually he does
rot get a chance; he frets down the
stairs and gets clear of the big man
only when that gentleman steps calmly
out upon the sidewalk. Ii may be more
aggravating still going up these stairs,
for then the man behind may be hurry
irg to catch a train that is rolling into
the station at that moment.
Sometimes we follow him along a
narrow sidewalk; sometimes over
crossing. He turns out, usually for
those he meets. This is to ask MIN,
with all politeness, to keep to the right
always, and so give to those who may
follow him a chance to pass If they
wish IN Y. Sun.
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LINCOLN'S ANNIVERSARY.
Like Washington's, the Nation Will
Always Honor It.
The Great War President Made His
WAY Because He Was Moved of
Purpose to DO Right
and to Succeed.
Especial Correspondence


The possibilities of development of
man like Lincoln are found only in
a republic which makes equality of
citizenship of supreme law. Again
and again in the centuries of the exist
snce of the Roman empire peasants
became successors TO the august
Caesar; but they raised themselves TO
the throne by the might of the sword
and the blind obedience of an ignorant
and corrupted army. Lincoln arose
from the humblest of stations to the
proudest position in all the world
through the sheer force of his own in
mitable and almost illimitable genius,
supplemented with the voluntary suf-
frage of an absolutely free people. 1t
is true that the chief glory of his life
circles about the awful tragedy known
as the war of the rebellion; yet before
single act of that grand play was
presented he had become the chief ruler
Of the one government that knew it's
people to be positively free.
The scenes through which he passed,
from his natal log cabin to the executive
mansion at Washington, were void of
striking action. First farm boy, and
then, successfully, a wood chopper, a
river fatboatman, grocer's clerk, sur
geyor, captain in a war which ended
before he reached the field of contest,
member of the Legislature, lawyer,
a representative in congress, and. final
ly, president of the United States.
Thousands of citizens of the country
might have much more that is interest
ing said of their career, if omission be
made of the last chief office to which he
attained
Four years before his elevation and
Just previous to his memorable contest
with the illustrious Douglas, it is doubt
full whether a dozen men outside of his
own state had considered him seriously
as presidential possibility Yet, look
ing backwards, it is now plainly seen
that he was the inevitable logical can
didate, whose success was a certainty.
His debate over the senatorial success
SION in Illinois won for him national
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WASN'T Snfe.

Old Alb Drake was one of the odd
sticks" who fourished in a Vermont
rural neighborhood a good many years
ago. His wife was a meek, obedient,
spiritless woman over whom Ab tyran-
nized for so years, when she quietly
slipped out of the world. Old Abs
panegyrics on his dead wife's virtues
were loud and long. Before the funeral
he said to one of his neighbcrs: she
was the best woman on top of this
earth. | jess thought the world and
all of her. yes l did! I always thought
it and hanged if there want times
when / come mighty nigh telling her
so. Yes, sir! An / would of told her
so only I've always held, and still hold,
that it amt safe to praise anything that
wars petticoats! 'Ceptin' for that
would of told Lily Ellen what L
thought of her many a time, yes l
would !"-Detroit Free Press.
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CAUSE FOR ALARM.
How badness begins.
How to prevent it.

Every person. male or female, shrinks
from badness 1t adds 10 the appearance
OF age and is a serious discomfort. The
cases are rare when the falling out of the
halr may not be stopped and a new and
healthy growth OF the hair promoted. The
hair grows in the scalp like plant in the
soil II a plant hourshes, il must have
constant attention; it must he watered
regularly and find its food IN the soil
where it Is rooted. It's so With the hair.
Neglect is usually the beginning of bald
ness Dandrud is allowed 10 thicken on
the scalp, The hair begins TO loosen. The
scalp loses its vitality. The hair, insult
hciently nourishel. begins to fade and TO
fall. The instant need IN such case is
some practical preparation which, sup.
plying the needed nourishmeut to the
scalp will feed the hair, give It strength
and so produce a strong and healthy
growth. All this is done by Or. Ayers
Hair Vigor. the most practical and valua
Bile preparation for the hair that can he
obtained, 1t tones up the scalp, does away
with dandruf. stops the hair from falling.
restores the original cclOr to gray or faded
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-17
Plants In the Cellar.

Plants are placed in the cellar to rest,
not to grow. Nothing is more harmful
to them when thus stored away than
water, and it should never be given IN
less to keep the soil from becoming
dust dry. In early spring, if the buds
on the plants are seen to be starting a
little, do not give water, which would
only favor their growth, but keep as
dry and cool as possible until time to
take them out of the cellar.-Vick' s
Magazine
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used where a broad sweep of sward can
slope between them, but, as rule, they
are to be avoided.
At is shown a high terrace with the
usual level top. Instead of making a
high terrace to meet the fall of high
bank, it is better to adopt the form
shown at b. This gently-sloping top
gives a lower and much more attractive
side slope, and is preferable to the for
mer. Fig. c is a plan, however, that
may often be used to better advantage
than either of the other forms. This
gently rounding form for ground that
falls away suddenly is exceedingly at
tractive, especially if shrubs are plant
ed upon the curving surface. Many
make the mistake of a low set terrace
of the angular pattern, when this gentle
curving of the turf would be far more
ttractive.-American Gardening.
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Apple trees should, if convenient, be
planted on land that slopes to the north
and east If the land is not very rich,
the holes should be made extra large
and a quantity of fine, rich soil put in
both before and after the tree is placed
in position, but do rot use any manure
when setting the trees. lamp the soil
firmly upon the roots; if left lying loose
and coarse, it will dry out and the tree
viii often starve to death.-Farmers'
Voice
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POTATO CULTIVATION.
Much Care Must BE Given to the Sc
lection of Seed.

Much Care Must he Given to the Sc
lection of Seed.
1t is probable that u large acreage OF
potatoes will be grown this year, a re-
suit of last years excellent market,
The potato crop is like every other
crop, years together it pays as well as
anything. But there is large acreage
of potatoes grown in the west on land
that is entirely unfit for potato culture.
| would never plant in wet soil, even for
home use. If had to use such soil, and
did not drain it, l would buy my pota-
toes. Potatoes ought TO have good, rich
ground, land thatisin good condition and
that does not need fertilizing at time of
planting. Most Of our northern land is
in that condition. l would never use
coarse manure on potatoes anyhow,
though it is often used. If there is any
one crop that needs rotation more than
another it is the potato. 1t ought never
to be grown on the same ground year
after year If we have good, we'll
drained land, we shall have a crop of po-
tatoes if we keep it clear of weeds and
attend to the enemies. | have neigh
Dor who forces his potatoes to the ut
most and let's the bugs do their worst,
But that is poor plan. One good thing
about rotation is that we get rid of the
insects that live in the ground after the
crop is taken off. There is not as much
care given to the selection of seed as
there should be. The potato runs out
we say. Well, it runs out partly beause
we do not exercise care in the selection
of seed. Still, under the best of care, it
is better to buy new seed occasionally,
New seed" does wonders in every de-
partment of farm industry. We fire.
quently plant our crops too thickly and
lose by it. l believe we generally plant
our corn a third too thick. At least |
find that l can grow more corn by plant
ing less thickly. But I do believe that
we, too, plant potatoes too far apart,
If the rows were nearer to each other,
we would have better crops.-John c.
Henry, in Western Plowman.
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SECTION OF PINEAPPLE OUNCE
inches in diameter and of roundish
oblate shape, as shown in the accom-
panying Illustration. The color is a
clear waxen yellow, with a surface as
smooth as that of tomato. The flavor
is very mild and one of the specimens
was eaten raw with almost as much
relish as If it were an apple. Mr.. Bur
bank writes that it will cook tender
in three minutes" which appears to be
likely so, Judging from the character of
the specimens examined. He says that
this seems to be even better than the
other ounces which he has formerly
originated, and some of which are now
in the nurseries for sale. He also states
that ii is very productive and that the
tree is thrifty and healthy in character.
It is doubtless well worthy of general
trial, but the trees are not yet offered
for sale.-Orange Judd Farmer.
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hair, ard gives an abundant and glossy
growth. Those who are threatened with
approaching badness will be interested
Ia the following voluntary statement,
made by Alderman 5. }. Green, OF Spencer,
Iowa. He writes:
about four months ago. my hair com.
meuced falling out so rapidly that !
became alarmed and being recommended
DR. Ayers Hair Vigor by druggist, l
resolved to Try this preparation l have
been now using it for three months, and
am much eratihed to find that my hair has
ceased falling out and also thar hair which
had been turning gray for the past hve
years has been restored 10 its original
color, dark brown. It gives me much
pleasure to recommend this dressing"
). J. GREEN, Alderman, Spencer, Iowa.
Those who are interested In preserving
and Identifying the hair will do well TO
send for DR. Ayers Cur6book. A story OF
cures told by the cured This book OF Ioc
pages is sent free on request by the J. c,
Aver Co, Lowell, Mass.
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Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn otTeetually. dispels colds, head
aches and feyers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup OF Figs Is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro.
ducel. pleasing to the taste and ac-
cep,lble to the stomach, prompt IN
its action aud truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthvand observation-disclosures, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it or hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FiG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY NEW F0Rk, M
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through the Custom House have made sew
eral decisions lately which, untilpassed upor
by the Secretary Of the Treasury, will hold
good But while there is stability IN that
quarter, no system failing in strength can
be properly sustained without the aid OF
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, a genial tonic
and remedy for malaria, rheumatism, dys
pepsia, constipation and biiousness.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-17
when Washington Was Young.

The stagecoach rolled along its way,
On tireless axle hung,
The speediest travel of the day
When Washington was young.
A wick in tallow wax impearled
Its feeble luster flung
To light the darkness of the world
When Washington was young.
But thirteen states and thirteen stars
Historic poets sung.
Who scanned the patriotic bars
When Washington was young,
That selfsame flag to-day is fraught
fO'er seventy millions swung)
With principles of honor taught
When Washington was young.
Grand history lessons are enrolled
Its stars and stripes among.
Hurrah, then, for the days of old,
When Washington was youngl
Mrs. NJ. L. Rayne. in Chicago Times-Her
al
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More than forty thousand cases of Asthma
and Hay Fever have been treated by DR..
j. Harold Hayes and Associates, of Buffalo,
n. Y, and the evidence that a cure to stay
cured can be accomplished is as complete as
it is abundant and convincing. All who
suffer, or have friends who suffer can have
books and blanks for free examination sent
on application and after receiving a state
ment of the case DR.. Hayes viii write his
opinion as 70 curablltY free.
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High Ltgh Is.

Thirteen oysters IN one plate Of soup
means bad luck for the other guests at the
table
The man whose wife belongs to FIVE clubs
always goes home entertaining serious ap-
prehen<ions about dinner
Amubtty rules i'm large families when
the girls are So many different sizes that
they can t wear one auother's clothes
When a woman Is sure she Is alone in the
house She eats au orange after digging lit
tie hole IN one end OF il with her scissors
Chicago Record
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PINEAPPLE OUNCE.
Interesting Fruit Novelty Recently
Shown in New York.

shOWn III Now Ork.
Among the interesting fruit novelties
at the recent American institute fair
at New York was one of Luther Bur
banks newest creations, the pineapple
ounce. There were number of speci-
mems of it, directly from his place in
California. This is the first time and
place that this variety has ever been
shown to the public. 1t is about four
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-17

The young woman tried TO be aristocrate
and did not look al the money she gave e
the conductor Of the car; but he meekly
gave her back the lozenge on which was
stamped: I'll never cease to love thee.
and said he was an orphan with FIVE little
brothers 10 support, and must be excused. -
Roxbury Gazette
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oh. So Mean:

Did he threaten TO commit suicide
when she said il could never be?
Well, hardly.
He got up, brushed the dust from
the knees of his trousers with silk
handkerchief and said:
Il feel that you have made rich man
of me-
"Made a rich man of you'll" she ex,
claimed. Howe"
Il shall never marry" he replied, and
as he wandered out into the cold world
there was just trace of a smile on his
face.-Chicago Pest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-17

The barometer and Mems Weight.
A man weighs less when the baromete-
is high, Notwithstanding the fact that
the atmospheric pressure on him Ia
more than when the barometer is low.
As the pressure of air on an ordinary
sized man is about Is tons, the rise OF
the mercury from 90 to 81 inches adds
about one ton TO the load he has to
carry.-Washington Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-17

One of the oldest and most reliable houses
in Boston manufacture a preparation for the
hair called "Cocoaine," which is thoroughly
reliable as a means OF removing dandruff,
identifying the hair and benetiting the scalp.
They issue pamphlet on the subject which
it is worth the while of any one interested
to send for The firm referred to is Joseph
Burnett Co, 81 India St. Boston, Mass.
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Visitor TO Jail-And how did you get
here?
Confidence Man-They gave me five
years just for attending to my BUSH
ress.-Puck
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1t is not enough tina butter be clean
lit must appear clean. The butter that
You take TO your customers with an old
rag or piece of linen tied over it may be
clean, but it will not be an easy matter
to convince them of it. Better buy
parchment paper, which costs but little,
and use that You win thus be able to
keep your trade. People are particular
ly eager to get butter they know to be
clean, and are willing to pay for the
elea nliness.-Dakota Field and Farm.
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The Ultimate Disaster.

Mrs. Wheeler / had such hor-
rid dream last night.
Mr.. Wheeler-What was it?
Mrs. Wheeler thought I was in
Heaven and punctured my halo.-N. Y,
Journal
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Its RenI MennIng.

Little Elmer-Pa, what does "requiescat
in pace" mean?
Prof. Broadhead- please stay dead" is
near enough-Pearson' Weekly.
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A girl puts in great deal Of her spare
time reading advertisements and wanting
things Washington Democrat,
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FARM AND GARDEN.
TERRACING A BANK.
How to Bring Ii in Harmony with
Its Surroundings.

Its Surroundings.
A high bank frequently presents itself
and calls for some kind of treatment
that shall bring it into harmony with
its surroundings. Now great many
people make use of double terrace in
a case like this. To the writer's eye
double terrace is an abomination in the
sight of good landscape gardening.
Such work looks too much like the base
of a monument to be suitable for the
lawn. Two terraces may, of course, be
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am entirely cured of hemorrhage of
lungs by Piso's Cure for Consumption
Louisa Lindaman. Bethany, Mo, Jan. s, '9i.
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Failed TO Please.

Tom-That composer made himself very
unpopular
Dick How?
"By putting on such airs "-Up.to.Date.
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Ju.t Refore Rettrtnu.

Thou art fair. but thou art false" "
she sadly said. Then she laid her blond
hair on the g-table.-Iit-Bifs
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If you have anything left to shed, shed
il now.-Atchison Globe.