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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-13
CURRENT TOPICS.


In Greenland potatoes never get
larger than marbles.
OVER ON the other continent there
are seven volcanoes in operation.
A PHILADELPHIA Chinaman glories in
pigtail feet IL inches in length.
j. HODGE, TYLER was the other day
inaugurated governor of Virginia
SOLDIERS in the Italian army are per-
mitted 10 sleep couple of hours at
midday,
MANY women are employed as car
conductors in Chile and the Argentine
republic.
SILVER coin loses one per cent of its
weight in 90 years, gold one per cent
in 80 years
BRANDY was first used incidentally,
and miraculous cures were ascribed to
its employment
The hardest known wood is cocus
wood. 1t turns the edge of any ak,
however well tempered
THE work of the arbitration court in
the British-Venezuela case is expected
to begin about the middle of February.
KNOXVILLE and West and North
Knoxville, Tenn, have been CONSOLE
dated giving the town population Of
So 0e0
THE latest edition of a Berlin comic
paper has been confscated for publish
ing cartoon which offends the en-
peror.
UNDER the new charter of Greater
New York no municipal franchise can
be granted for a longer period than %
years.
TIE elephant can neither trot canter
nor gallop Its only pace is IA walk,
capable of being fastened to fast
shuttle
The largest collection of coins in
the world is in Vienna. They are
placed in the public cabinet of antiqui.
ties, and number over 125. 900
TALKING is pronounced 10y doctors
to be healthful occupation good
for heart disease, and TO some extent a
substitute for bodily exercise
IN Antwerp alone nearly 900 horses
were slaughtered last year for human
consumption The number of shops
dealing exclusively in horsefesh in the
Belgian ports exceeds so.
NINE NoRDICA when recently compi-
mented on her improved health, said
that She owed it all to the training
which it was necessary to undergo in
order TO sing Waguerian roles
As one testimony to the rapid growth
of Palestnes population, it is stated
on good authority that while ten years
ago there were nearly $4,000 residents
in Jaffa, to-day there are nearly 50 600.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-13
CAKES AND ALE.
The Topeka Barrel Thnt Was Marked
..Rcsf Cider Nincgnr.r

Once upon a time. great many years
ago. If came to pass that il was thought
desirable TO ship hogshead of the very
best Medford rum from Massachusetts
10 Kansas. to the city OF Topeka, the
capital of Kansas.
Exactly why it was thought desira-
bic to do so is a matter involved III some
obscuri'y. Mere babblers demagogues,
persons belonging to the common herd,
full of all envy and uncharitableness
have been heard TO say that the reason
was that a United States senator was to
be elected that winter at Topeka, and
one Of the leading andidatesconceived
the idea Of tapping barrel, with a view
to shielding the honor of his beloved
state from the shame of sending the
wrong man to Washington.
BE that as it may, the hogshead of
Medford rum was duly shipped. But
for some purpose, presumably out Of
regard to the feelings of temperance
fanatics the leading candidate afore-
said was powerful pillar of he church
the barrel was marked Best Cider
Vinegar" and thus it was entered on
the shippers book.
In due course il arrived at its desti-
nation. That same afternoon unwont-
ed excitement of a suppressed and mys-
tcrious nature was observable in both
branches Of the Kansas legislature.
Those who were known to be ardent
supporters of the statesman to whom
reference has already been made could
bc seen tipping significant winks 10
other members who were supposed to
be of that calm and iudiciouS tempera-
ment which prompts its possessors to
study every question carefully before
making up their minds.
In short. no sooner had the two
houses adjourned than more than half
the members repaired instantly though
trying hard TO look as if they were go
ing 10 a prayer meeting, to . certain
house where the statesman who is be-
lieycd to have desired to shield his state
from shame had engaged suite of
rooms and was keeping open house.
The barrel alleged to contain Best
Cider Vinegar had. in some unknown
manner. found its way thither. On
long extension table were glasses and
pitchers and sandwiches and crackers
aud cheese and other things. y gen
erous portion Of liquid was drawn from
the hogshead. every glass was filed,
and as each legislator lifted the foam
ing goblet to his lips glad shout arose
in response to a toast expressive OF
good wishes for the success of the can
didate for the United States senate who
had given this touching evidence of
statesmanhke qualifications.
a pair of lips, it was lowered almost as
quickly as it was lifted, for every glass
was flied in deed and truth. with Best
Cider Vinegar Boston Advertiser.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-13

In German cities the military caste
makes the social laws. and ii is against
the rule for an army officer TO carry a
bundle or even an umbrella in the
street. partly because he must have his
hands free at all times so as to be ready
with his military salute, and partly be-
cause lot of bundles would detract
from the imposing appearance the uni
form is expected to lend its wearer. So
foreigners note with surprise the curl
Gus spectacle of officers walking with
ladies and letting the ladies carry the
bundles if there are any 10 carry. Mr..
Hubert writes: II have even seen an
officer marching grandly along, his
sword clankiug upon the sidewalk,
while beside him trudged his wife,
mcckly carrying his hatbox. Or, more
curious still TO American eyes, I have
seen a big. strapping officer. full to over
flowing of beer and sausages, going to
the railroad station followed by serv-
ant maid carrying his heavy valise.
And saw the girl carry the valise to the
car. and not only that, but aboard the
car and put it up in the rack for him.
Troy Times.
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FARM AND GARDEN.
FACTS ABOUT BEES.
A Few Suggestions Which May Prove
of Whine to Mnny


of Value to Many.
While the bees take their winters
nap, the apiarist should be awake and
active. If he can handle tools and has
shop TO protect him from the inclem'
encies of the weather, he can mauufac,
ture his own hives aud have them in
readiness for the busy season.
Nothing can be doue with bees in
the winter. If they have been properly
cared for in the fall, the best thing is
simply TO let them alone. In warm
days when they are inclined TO fly, the
entrances should be opened up and
cleared from dead bees. On such days
those that arc suspected to he getting
short OF supplies can be fed with sugar
candy.
As the winter months are suitable
for reading and storing the mind with
knowledge, | viii give here a sugges-
ton that may be OF advantage to many.
1t is in reference 10 what are called fer
tile workers" This phrase describes
bees that have gotten out of their
proper sphere, like Growing hens and
whistling maids. All worker bees are
undeyeloped females capable under
certain conditions of laying eggs like
a queen. Their eggs will hatch, but
will only produce drones, or male bees
of small size. Such fertile workers
only appear in colonies that have lost
their queen. Their presence can read
lily be detected when the combs are ex.
amined. There will be in worker cells
from two to six eggs, and if they have
been in existence for some time, sealed
cells raised above those Of the workers
will appear detached from one another
and not of continuous elevation as regu-
lar droBe cells are. When such a condi-
ton exists, fertile workers are pres
ent, and the regular queen is absent.
The main question then is to know how
TO get rid of these pests. They cannot
be detected, for they are just like com.
mon workers, unless you catch them
in the act Of laying their eggs There
may only be one or several. When their
existence is discovered it is useless to
give them laying queen, as they will
not accept her.
The best way to get rid Of them is 10
remove the stand to a new place in the
apiary at a considerable distance. Place
an empty hive where the colony former
ly stood, then go to some strong hive
and take out two frames containing
eggs and sealed brood (be sure you
have not the queen), with all adhering
bees, and put them in the empty box
Then so to the hive containing the fer
tile workers. take out each frame, shak-
ing or brushing every bee off, and place
it in the new hive. Do this with every
frame until you have your box full.
The worker bees viii fly back to their
old stand and the fertile workers will
be left in the old box. The new col
ony will soon begin to raise queens by
constructing queen cells. If laying
queens are ON hand, one can be intro
duced in the usual way.-William Bal
Iantine, in Farm journal.
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name of the late Acknowledgement Gar
land. He is a splendid lawyer and in
every sense a superior man.
Zone of the greatest country lawyers
/ ever knew was man named Carpen-
ter, who practiced many years ago in
the little town of Beloit, Wis. He after
wards became famous as a LAWYER and
statesman, but he laid the foundation
for his greatness and eminence while
he was an obscure practitioner in an
obscure town. Very soon after he
moved to Milwaukee and was retained
in some important cases, the name of
Matt Carpenter being we'll known
throughout the entire state of Wiscon-
sin. In very few years he was elect
ed TO the United States senate. and inn
mediately secured a national reputa-
ton as "A lawyer and statesman. But,
as | said before, the foundation OF all
his greatness was laid when he was a
country lawyer.
"Then there was another country
lawyer whose name became great In his
day and generation, and who was the
father of some very bright children. /
refer to Daniel Cady, of New York. l
forget the name of the little town in
which he lived, but recollect the story
that leading lawyer of New York
city went TO try a case against Daniel
Cady, and ON his way stopped at Al
bany 10 borrow a few law books from
Nicholas Hill, to whom he said that he
was going up into the country to liter
ally chew up a fellow named Cadv.'
The New York city lawyer had appar-
emily never heard of Cady before, and
Mr. Hill quietly remarked; i know
something of that man Cady. When
YOU get through with him stop in my
Office and tell me what kind OF a man he
is The city lawyer returned one week
later and informed Mr.. Hill that he
had just been defeated in an important
case by that man Cady, who was the
greatest lawyer he had ever met
Chief Justice Gibson, of PennsyI-
vania, was one of the greatest lawyers
ever produced by the keystone state.
He was also country lawyer who, be-
ing an omnivorous reader and blessed
with an excellent memory, became
phenomenon of legal learning. He was
quiet. unpretentious man, who not
only absorbed all the erudition of his
profession, but he was a thinker, and
consequently constructionist. He
used to play a fiddle, and carried the
instrumertwith him whereverhe went.
He told his friends that he solved many
l<notty problem while scraping on the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-13
HOMEMADE DRAINING LEVEL,

the top of the water in the tubes at
distant stake, with different heights
marked on it, one can get the figures
from which tomake calculations. Three
feet is a good length, but the longer it
is the more accurate. The same result
may be attained by putting sights on a
long carpenters level. Sights may be
made by driving two nails in, filing
point on one and a notch in the other.
To get the sights accurate, rest the ends
of the level on a firm support, and see
al what object the sights are directed;
men change the level end for end, and
if the sights point to the same object
as before they are properly placed. a
little experimenting will get them
right. BY spending 25 cents and doing
little careful work one may make Il
good carpenters level. Plane a scant-
ling three or more feet long, down true,
a few cents will buy of hadrware deal
err a sealed level tube filed with alcohol.
Set In place in the wood with wet plaster
of paris. Then tack strip of tin with
a slot in it over the tube.-Marion Hays,
in Farm and Home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-13

such sneers as that at the country law
yer. AS matter of fact, many a city
lawyer who is supposed by his clients,
and by the general public, as well as by
himself, to bc a very great lawyer, has
gone into the country districts of his
state TO try case, where he would have
country lawyer pitted against him,
and has learned sometimes TO his dis
gust, as well as to his surprise, that the
country lawyer was a great deal more
than match for him upon every point.
II have had some experience of that
sort, as a city lawyer, going out 10
meet with country lawyers and ] know
what ] am talking about when | say
that some of the ablest legal lights of
this country have come from obscure
country towns. or course it is true
that in smaller towns where business is
less favorable the lawyers do not re-
ceiye large fees, because they are not
retained in great cases, involving large
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-13
"THAT TERROR of MOTHERS"
How it was overcome by a
Nova SCOtian mother
Who is we'll known as an author

was in its contents Mrs. W. ] DICKSON
{" Stanford Eveleih -, author Of Romance
Of the Provinces" Truro, ~ s.
To show the prompt action Of Dr.. Ayers
Cherry PcCtOral in severe cases, we print
a letter from G. J. Woodbridge workman,
Tex, who writes.
One OF my children had Group. One
night l was startled by the child's hard
breathing and on going TO il found IL
strangling. II had nearly ceased to breathe.
Having a part OF a bottle Of Dr. Ayers
cherry Pcctorai in the house, ] gave the
child three doses at short intervals, aud
anxiously waited results. From the mo
nent the Pectorsl was given the chtld's
breathing grew easier, and in short time
il was sleeping quietly and breathing nat
uraIly. The child is alive and well to-day,
and ] do not hesitate to say that Ayers
Cherry Pectoral saved its life C. J
WooLDRTDGE, workman, Tex.
These statements make argument ~
favor Of this remedy unnecessary. II Is
q family medicine that no home should be
without II is just a. eficacious IN hron.
Chitis, asthma, whooping cough ami an
other varieties OF coughs, as II Is IN Group
To put II within everyoncs reach, Dr..
Ayers Cherry Pectoral - now put up IN
half size bottles. at half price-So cents;
send for Ayers Curebook 0ree) and read
Of other cures effected by Dr. Ayers
cherry Pectorai. Address the J. {, Aver
Co, Lowell, Mass.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-13

The farmer who sows clover largely
nav we'll use much coarse manure APP
piled as fall top-dressing to land where
clover is TO be sown the following
spring. There is probably no better
use of coarse manure than to apply it
thus. The larger the clover grows,
the deeper its roots extend into the
subsoil, and the greater its value in de-
veloping soil fertility. BY all means
the winter grain to be seeded with
clover should De fall top-dressed. It
will very probably pay much of the cost
of the manure in the increased grain
crop. 1t is sure to DO so in the clover
crop, and the increased fertility which
the clover will produce in the land 10
after years.-Rural World
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-13
Bad Digestion, Bad Heart.

Poor digestion often causes irregularity
of the hearts action. This irregularity may
be mistaken for real, organic heart disease
The symptoms are much the same There
is, however, a vast difference between the
two: organic heart disease is often incur.
able; apparent heart disease is durable if
good digestion be restored.
A case in point is quoted from the New
Era, Of Greensburg, Ind Mrs Ellen Col
som, Viewpoint Ind, a woman forty-three
years old, had suffered for four years with
distressing stomach trouble. The gases gen
Grated by the Indigestion pressed on the
heart, and caused an irregularity of its action
She had much pain in her stomach and heart
and was subject to frequent and severe chok
ing spells which were most severe at night
Doctors We're tried in vain; the patient be
came worse, respondent, and feared impend-
ing death
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The Hid WINS Tndersize.

A bright little boy--one Of the pages OF the
senate-sat at one of the senate entrances
the other day, when a lady approached him
with visiting card in her hand
viii you hand this to Senator Blank
she said
II cannot, !" replied the boy, "for all cards
must be taken to the east lobby"
The woman was inclined to be angry and
went away muttering. Then a thought
struck her, and taking out her pocketboo<
she found a 25-cent piece, With it in her
hand she went back TO the boy.
Here, my lad" she said, in coaxing
tone here is quarter TO take my card in ~
Madam" said the boy, without mo
ment's hesitation, Il am paid a larger sal
airy than that to keep cards out. Washing
ton Post.
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-13
HOMEMADE FEED CUTTER.

(a) is made OF a V-shaped eavestrough
with legs attached, one leg (b) being eN-
tended few inches on line with the
edge of the trough to guide the knife.
Drill hole in the end of an old scythe
blade (c) and nut it to stake to be
driven in the ground. The blade should
have free play against the leg (b).
Glover hay and other green OF dried
feed can thus be cut easily and quickly.
w. j. Noble, in Farm and Home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-13
THE HosTETTER co. WINS ANOTHER
CASE.
heterogeneous on Their Bittcrs Not
Tolerated by United states Court.

The United States Circuit Court for the
Southern District of New York, Judge
Townsend presiding. handed down an opn-
ion December 23d, 1897, granting injunction
and accounting in the suit OF The Hostetter
Company against Isaac Sommers and Louis
Joseph, tor infringement OF ITS Trade Marx.
The jurist states, in bold and clear language,
the rights accruing TO the Hostetter Com
pany and the liability incurred by all who
would rob them. by fraud OF msrepresenta.
ton. of the wellearned reputation and
profits Of a business built up by the efforts
of halt a century The Judge says, IN part:
"The complainant is entitled 10 protec
tion against the appropriation Of its trade
mark. ty any and all unfair and dlshonor
able means and q court OF equity has pow
or to grant such protection whenever II Is
satisfied that an attempt has been made by
ingenious subtertuges, to invade the rights
OF an owner OF a trade mark. In
the sharp contest between the individual
manufacturer. who strives to acquire and
retain the fruits of industry and hon
esty. and the field OF keen rivals, seeking
to wrest from him the prize Of the public
goodwill. the inventive ingenuity OF the
devices for evadlng the established rules Of
fair dealing Courts of equity flud.
ing that their ultimate object and effect
were to enable and induce the retail seller OF
a fraudulent imitation to palm It OIL on an
unsuspectIng public or the genuine article
and thus to contribute TO the infringement
upon the rights Of the original owner. have
not hesitated to apply the remedy
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ON THE WAITER.
why His Customer Couldn't Eat the
Soup.

A certain literary German whose manner
of speaking was extremely deliberate, and
who disapproyed Of impetuositE Of any sort
and under any circumstances, had an anus
ing experience in restaurant one day.
He vas well.known figure among the
patrons OF this particular establishment, as
he seldom dined anywhere else, and he was
generally served by a waiter who had be-
come used To his way OF speaking; but one
day a new waiter took his order and brought
his soup.
u cannot eat this soup, SAID the gentle
man. slowly, not looking up from ms plate,
The man seized the soup plate before the
customer could finish the sentence, and van
ished with it.
lie reappeared in moment with another
supply Of the same soup, which he placed
before the gentleman, and then stood To
garding him with an anxious face, wonder
ing what could be the reason for the soup
remaining untouched
II cannot eat this soup, again slowly re-
marked the literary man
"Why not, sir? What is the matter.
stammered the unhappy waiter, who had
been told he was serving an important per
son.
Il cannot eat this soup, said the literary
genius. calmly, for the third time, because
! have not a. vet been provided with j
spoonl' - Northwestern Christian Advo
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We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. Cheney 4 Co, Props Toledo, Q.
We, the undersigned have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
ont any obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To
lcdo O.
Waldine Kinnan & Marvin. Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catalrh Cure Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system Price Zoe. per bot
tie. Sold hy all Druggists Testimonials
free
Halls Family Pills are the best
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HANDY DRAINING LEVEL.
How 10 Make One at Home MtthOu
Much Difficulty.

How 10 Make One at Home without
Much Difficulty.
1t is not difficult to make level which
will answer in laying off grades for tile
draining. The water level in the device
illustrated herewith, the main idea of
which is not new, may be easily con-
structed as shown by the upper sketch.
1t consists of tin tube turned up at the
ends, and having in each end a clear
glass tube, or even bottle with the bot
tom broken off. These tubes are fas-
tented in place, and the joints made
water tight by wax, and the whole
mounted on tripod. 1t is filed with
colored water to the height of the sight
line. The water viii rise TO the same
level in both ends whether the tubes are
the same size or not. BY sighting along