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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-21

the dining-room while this was going
on, and she laughed like a merry
schoolgirl.
Then we went to the white house.
But there was no kissing done there.
NY card was taken to the president
by Capt. Leoffler, the veteran who has
guarded the presidents door ever
since his appointment by President
Lincoln, and he soon returned to usher
us into the cabinet room. President
Mckinley arose from the long table,
came forward, took the hands of each
one of the party, as they were intro
duced, and thanked them for coming
all the way to Washington from Phil
adelphia on Washington's birthday to
see the national capital, and to call
upon the president. He said: you
reflect the spirit of all of our patriotic
people when you turn your eyes upon
the capital of the republic, and when
you pay your respects to those who
are temporarily charged with the du-
ties of governmental affairs"
The visitors were delighted with
their receptions by the men of re-
nown. They also had al opportunity
to see the senate and house of repre-
sentatives in session at the capitol
building, and spent the afternoon in
a tour of the congressional library,
which is the most beautiful building in
the world.
No one should speak or write con-
corning President Mckinley, Gen.
Miles and Admiral Schley without say
ing that they are magnificent types
of American manhood; primarily be-
cause they are loyal and devoted hus-
sands, and lovers of their homes. Pres
ident Mckinley has an invalid wife,
and for more than 20 years he has
been affectionately her lover, her all
in all. Senator Eppa Hunton, of Vir-
ginia, recently said to me: Il was
McAinley's counsel when he had a con-
tested election. / saw him daily for
several months. and intimately knew
his every moment. | have seen him
leave his wife at noon to GO to the
capital, and | have seer him write love
letters ia her at three o'clock in the
fA = ~ X CEA0 NtAEll u AiCI Nv
special messengers, in order THAT she
might know what he was doing. and
that he kept her in his mind during all
Of his performance of public duties"
1t has also been the good fortune Of
the writer of this letter TO know Mai.
Mckinley for almost 90 years. and
to have witnessed many similar acts
Of devotion TO his invalid wife. What
ever mistakes he may make. and what
ever political ideas he may entertain, he
is certainly a good Christian gentle
a a lover Of wife and home. and one
whom all manly men may admire on
that account.
Gen. Miles is also worthy of the hon
ors which have come TO him for the
same reason. He would rather go home
to lunch or to supper with his wife
than to attend any of the grand ban
quets which are bestowed upon him.
His home life is beautiful, aud his wife
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loves him for his unblemished life and
character. He is never away from
home at night, unless accompanied by
his wife. or unless public duties or pub
lie receptions require him to be without
her.
Admiral Schley has always been a
home body, and he loves no society as
he loves the society of his wife. After
his return from Cuba, when hundreds
of letters were pouring in upon him
from every section of the country, Adj
miral Sehley quietly lived here in re-
tirement, his wife by his side, and ali of
the letters which came were opened and
read by her. She smiled one day and
said to the writer: "This experience
would make a good private secretary,
for | am debating nswer to many of
these letters
One day recently, while writing an
Endorsement upon a small check in n
bank, i heard a voice near me saying:
"Will you kindly cash this check and
give an old nan some money for it?''
Looking up / saw Admiral Schley
standing by me, smiling as he handed a
check to the paying teller, who said:
why, admiral, you are not an old man
yet, by a great deal"
Admiral schley replied: "Well. or
board ship the boys call me old man.
They always call the commanding Of
ficer the old man. no matter what his
age may be. remember when was in
command of the New York ! heard some
sailors swearing, and sent word TO
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-21

hammer passes through pulley at & and
through block at c to Windlass (d).
For my wagon, pieces h h are each
Ike inches and ~ feet long, fastened to
snds of a and e, leaving space for ham
mer to work in. Wagon wheels are
shown at j i. The two e~enterpieces
q j the runner for hammer 81 TO
work up and down in and are placed up
right OF end of e e, being braced, as
shown, with four pieces. A strip of
1x2 inches and 10 feet long is fastened
on the inner face of j j, leaving ! inch
space on each side of the runner A
corresponding groove is made in each
side of hammer 81 (shown mor clear
ly in the small figure). which is 2 inches
wide and / inch deep, and slides up and
down on j. About 80 feet of small
rope for hosting the hammer is re-
quired. A line may be attached to trip
hook on hammer and by simply pulling
on it the hammer may be dropped at
any desired height. Fifty pounds is
weight enough for hammer. Two blows
of hammer, under ordinary conditions,
will drive a post. A team, one man and
a boy can operate it.-Peter r. Miller,
in Farm and Home.
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ALONE AT CHRISTMAS.
The Need of an Organization Which
Would Hiring the Lonely
Together.

If in this age of organizations innu-
merable there is room for one more, it
is for an organization which would
bring together, especially on Christ
mas, those who are alone in the world,
particularly women who are alone. [
do not think hat many of us who have
our kin closest to us on Christmas day
stop to realize what our feelings would
be if they were not with us. 1t is so
hard to imagine ourselves in a position
other than the one we are in. And yet
that position might easily be other than
it is. With many that position is other
than God has made our own, a fact that
we are all apt to forget. We remem-
Der some poor family at Christmas, but
at least it is a family. 1t is together.
The one is company for the other, even
in poverty. We remember the sick,
and God blesses those who do. But L
wish some of us might cast a look
around and give a thought to those who
are not sick, who are not perhaps poor,
as the world judges, yet who are alone.
Some girl, perhaps, alone; some wom-
an alone; some young man, some old
man, alonel Alone at Christmas!-
Edward Box, in Ladies' Home Journal
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Like milk, an egg is complete food. If
fed on eggs alone young animals are
furnished with all necessary elements
for growing bone, muscle and all that
goes to make a perfect animal Of its
kind. A hen may ay 2+0 eggs per year,
but ought certainly to produce 1920.
Eight eggs viii weigh a pound, and 120
will weigh about Is pounds, al the cost
of about one bushei Of corn, worth on
an average about 50 cents: at this rate
the eggs cost, so far as food is con-
cerned, about 3h cents per pound, or
4.16 cents per dozen. They usually
sell for - to Is cents per dozen, and are
better FOR food at hat than beef, pork
or mntton.@American Gardening.
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COSTLY HITCHING BLACK.
Its Original Owner Gave $4,000 Tor
It-FooIed by the Old "Gold
Brick Game.

The leading member of the bar in
Spartanburg, S. c., has recently at
tracted a great deal of attention by
using an extraordinary hitching block
for his handsome trotters, and, as by
degrees the story of the cube of vel
low metal hat he attaches to his
horses bits by a golden chain when he
| stops on the street has become known,
the interest has increased.
The history of the horse block that
cost $4,000 necessarily carries with it
a story of how the man credited with
being the shrewdest bargainer and
best ~inancier in that section was VIC
timized by an extraordinarily clever
fellow, who was ably seconded by a
North Carolina jeweler. S. /. Nc
Cravey is a lawyer who has added this
unique block to the equipment of mis-
fine driving horses. He obtained it
several months ago when the estate OF
John T. Cantrell, of ~Spartanburg, was
settled, he being the family lawyer.
Mr.. Cantrell had succeeded during his
life in keeping the matter a secret.
The old gentleman dreaded having
it known that any man had gotten the
best of him. He lived a long life in
Spartanburg, and by frugality and
acute business sense amassed a hand
some fortune. One day a man of pleas
ant address dropped into town with
messages for Cantrell from a kinsman
who years before had gone to the Pa
cific coast and had made a fortune in
-.su p0,4ra1l hol tho anld
fever: he loved the looks of it, and
wanted to have some agound him.
When the visitor informed him that
he had a block he was willing to sell
the old man went with him to another
city to have the gold tested. The
ieweler bored down into the block,
which weighed over so pounds, and
showed Cantrell that the shavings
were all gold. They returned to
Spartanburg, and Cantrell, having
only S12,0 600 in cash, paid hat over,
took the block of gold, giving his l. o.
Ct. for $4,000 more, which was to be
paid within a week. The former own
err of the block failing to come for his
money. suspicion was aroused. An
other ieweler tested the block and
found ii brass. 1t was coated with
gold, and had a plug of real metal
set in, which the first jeweler had
bored through.
This happened four years ago, and
Mr.. Cantrell kept the brick in his
home till he died-a reminder of his
one folly. Lawyer McCravey uses only
half of the block, all of it being too
heavy.
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CHRISTMAS GIVING.
The CostIiest Gift Is Not the Most
Priced - Careful Thought Re-
CURED in the Selection.

There is an u-ndercurrent of gladness
in the air; a joyous hustle of anticipa-
ton all about us. Home is full of de-
lightful little mysteries; certain room
are forbidden us quite after the man
ner OF q Bluebeard's castle; the children
have wonderful secrets and their eyes
are dancing with eager expectancy. Il
know something Il sweet little voice
announces, and though the small maid
en- plainly reveals what that ''some-
thing is several times a day, you are
not 10 guess, for it was never intended
that you should know.
1t is a self-centered mind that takes
no pleasure in the thought Of Christi
mas giving, and the heart than is never
stirred with a loving wish kncN little
of real happiness.
Some dismal old grumblers may de-
clare that because we may not always
give wisely we should not give at all,
and to some the %ioyousness of others
is but an arrow of bitterness poisoned
with envy; but the spirit of good will
reigns in many hearts; though poverty
and grief, pride and se~lfishness all
strive to shut it out.
How to give, what to give and where
to give? We sometimes sigh that these
are vexing questions; while it is our
privilege to comfort and delight in some
measure, we fretfully complain of the
trouble it costs us to plan our gifts.
But if It suddenly became impossible
for us to give at all, we should know
SO well what we would like to give if
it were only possible.
Perhaps we expect a host of our
wants gratifed, yet plan grudgingly
and carelessly for others.
A gift that is hurriedly selected at
the last moment is seldom a suitable
one, and lacks the meaning that should
give it value.
Sensible people do not prize the gift
that is costly and valuable and that
represents a large amount of money,
but one which shows a knowledge of
their needs, tastes or fancies.
1t is more necessary to put thought
into our gifts than either labor or
money.
A young lady gave her brother a sofa
pillow, and then remembered that he
had no sofa, and that her pillow was
far too delicate and pretty to be of use,
even if he had one; to her friend in a
distant city, some china which smashed
on its journey; a volume of Browning
to her practical merchant father, and
a bit of expensive jewelry to the mother
who had fashioned with patient labor
her own gift and whose careful econ
omy alone kept them from real want.
The strange and Inappropriate gifts
that are every year bestowed might
form a ludicrous list, were it not for
the pathetic side of the story.
A little more time and thought, a
little more patient effort, would add a
value to III gifts that money cannot
give and a JOY to II hearts that comes
alone TO those who lose sight of self
in some blessed sacrifice of love-
Cartoons Every Where.
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one-half as happy as Joyce they were
happy. indeed.
When il was all over and all the
guests had departed for their respec-
tive homes in the Promised Land, Uncle
Ben drew Joyce down upon his knee.
Little girl" he said, you done we'll
you lone nobly! The true Christmas
spirit is in your heart, peace and good
WILL"
And Aunt Isabel smiled across at
her. you've brought the Christmas
feeling into my heart, child" she said
softly. Il cant bear to have you go
home day after tomorrow"
Joyce laughed gleefully. I'm not
going, auntie," she said. 1--WE three
weeks vacation, and I'm going TO spend
it all with you
Uncle Ben chuckled to himself.
That's the way to talk" said he. II
wondered when / see that trunk of
yours if you mebbe wasn't going to
staywith us a spell, and so you be. Wen
try TO have some sleighrides and candy
pulls up here in the Promised Land
while you're here and / don't doubt a
mite but what we'll all have a good
time."-Harriet Franeene Croker, in
Union Signal.
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A Chinaman,s PRAYERS.

'The Chinese beat US to death in la
%bor-saving Devices said an amateur
orientalist of this city. I'm pretty
well acquainted with an old laundry
man here and frequently drop into his
place to nave a chat. The other day |
noticed a queer little pad of rice paper
sheets put together like a calendar and
hung directly above his bunk. Each
sheet was inscribed with numerous
hieroglyphics and l asked my host what
the thing meant. He replied that it was
a prayer book, and went on to explain
in pigeon English hat he tore off a
leaf every night before going to bed,
so as to expose a fresh supplication for
the ensuing day. Seeing. that / was
shocked, he assured me the prayers
were first class in every particular
and were much better than he could
compose himself. As nearly as / could
gather, there is a sort of prayer trust
in Peking that turns out the litho-
graphed pads at extremely reasonable
figures. They are protected by a ma
tive copyright, and if any other prayer
foundry puts up the same brand, the
proprietors are clapped into Jail. What
d v think of hat for a unique mo,
nopoly Pm. o. Times-Democrat.
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ADJUSTING the cy...vator.

To say that some men do not know
how to select good corn or do not know
how to cultivate corn or do not know
good deal, but it is true, nevertheless,
says a correspondent of Iowa Home
stead. l am sure of this when / see
farmers planting corn that know will
not grow under the most favorable con-
ditions, and when l see men cultivating
corn who do not know how to adjust
the tenders, / have TO believe that not
all men who try to farm are farmers,
even though they live on farms. To
know how to adjust the tenders so the
pulverized dirt will fall through on the
small weeds, covering them up without
covering the corn, is a knack not pos
sessed by every farmer | viii not
work a half-hour with a cultivator that
is not properly adjusted in every way.
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RELIABLE POST DRIVER.
A Homemade Continuance That Is
Easily Operated by n Team, one
Man and n BOY.

BY the aid if a homemade post driv-
ing machine, as illustrated, posts can
be driven nearly as fast as a team can
walk on light soils, and each stop, even
on n heavy soil, will not be greatly
prolonged. The only difficulty will be
in driving on a rock. The two side
pieces "a az are 4x6 inches by 10 feet;
cross pieces (b b) are as long as the
wagon is wide and of 4x6 inches.
Pieces (e q are Axe inches and 5 feet
long, being let into cross piece tb) one
half. Cross piece (c) is of 2x4-inch and
1h feet long, mortised into e e 2 inches.
Windlass Id is operated by a crank on
side. Hammer (f) is operated by a
crank; q line attached TO trip hook on
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-21
winter Excursions.

The very best service, first and second
class, to California, Arizona, Texas and Mex
leo is afforded by the Southern Pacific Com
pany and its connections. Through Pullman
Palace Sleepers and Tourist Sleepers from
all principal Eastern points.
Personally Conducted Weekly Tourist Elk.
c~ursions via various routes from st. Paul
and Minneapolis every Tuesday, Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday.
For detailed information concerning the
excursions, rates of fare, sleeping car &C
commodations and tickets, call upon Local
Ticket Agents or address w. G.. Neimyer
Gen'l Western Agent, Southern Pacific Co.
238 Clark St, Chicago.
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A Statistician has proved that the inven-
ton of the typewriter has given employment
to $780, coo people, but he fails to state how
many cases of weak stomachs and dyspepsia
it has induced. All people Of sedentary oc-
cupation need Hostetterss Stomach Bitters
II helps nature to bear the strain which en-.
sues from confinement and it is a wonderful
medicine. No one realizes this more keen.
ly than the man or woman who has been
cured Of stomach trouble BY its use.
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Ther Are Flner imam Eyer.

House-cleaning, in most homes, comes
but once a year-in the spring-but it comes
twice a year for he North-W Western Linn
tied Trains. Twice a year both these ia
nous trains are run into the Sdops for
thorough o~verhauling and cleaning, and
such a cleaning as they receive. Every bit
of woodwork, nickel and brass is rubbed
and polished, all the mattresses and springs
are made over, the upholstering is done
over, new paint and varnish, and many
skilled mechanics finally turn out two
brand new trains. In fact, the daily clean
ing these trains receive in Minneapolis and
Chicago is much more thorough than the
most tidy housewife gives her home
These two famous trains of the North
Western Line have just received their an
nual house-cleaning and are fresher, bright
er and finer than they ever were. They
run every night between Minneapolis, st
Paul and Chicago-one going, one coming
and still are worthy the common ano
well deserved opinion that they are the
most comfortable, elegant and easy riding
trains in the world.
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Uirher CriticIsm.

The savage held his temper admirably.
Mature" he replied, with a comprehen-
sive gesture, sis our Bihle!"
"Then of course you have no higher crit
icisml" exclaimed the enlightened man,
shuddering.
ooh, but we hayel" protested the savage,
vehemently. 'YVhy, there are among us any
number of advanced thinkers who wonder
for instance, if there isn't too much salaratus
in the bread Fruit Yes, sir!"
Here we see that the mind is alike impa-
tient of letters, no matter what mans cor
poreal condition be.-Detroit journal.
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Paid In

A nervous drummer who carries with
him wherever he travels a coil Of rope
was asked by the landlord of a small
hotel up in Shasta county, Cal, what
the rope was for. That's a fire es-
cape explained the drummer, and I
always have it with me so in case of
fire / can lei myself down from the
window" Seems ike a pretty good
idea" said the landlord, "but guests
with fire escapes pay in advance at this
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-21
Knew Mr.. johnson wen.

He was one Of those ~garrulous old fellows
whose only aim in life seems to be to strike
up conversation with strangers in public
places. He was seated in the corner of a
Market street car, holding a one-sided con
versation with the conductor, when a dap
per young fellow entered and took a seat on
the opposite side OF the car. The old fellow
eyed him closely for several minutes anC
then leaned over and touched him on tn,
knee. 'Seuse me" remarked the inquisi
tive old chap, but amt your name John
man replied that it was. son of William
johnson, amt your" Yes" was the cur
answer. well, well, WELL" went on tn,
loquacious old man. Il knowed you was Z
johnson the minute / laid eyes on you.
lister know your father we'll" 80 did /,
said young Mr.. johnson, without cracking
smile. An audible litter ran around the
car, and the old man got off at the next cor
ner-philadelphia Record.
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nennfx Acnnired.

1t is a curious fact, but in many cases
it seems indisputable, that two persons
living many years together a
likeness in facial expression, features,
and most certainly in character, but
more so from the point of features. No
doubt it is for this self-same reason
that ladies procure the services of pref
ty and lady-like nurses for the bringing
up Of their infants, who, not possess
ing beauty by heredity, may attain it
by the simple method of constant i'm
questionable contact.-Cineinnati En-
uuirer.
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Hard to Average.

George-say, John. You've been
married several years. How much does
it cost a couple to live?
John-Hard TO strike an average,
George. Sometimes it costs all | can
rake and scrape and borrow, and some
times hardly anything.
That's queer. How does that hap
pen?'
Sometimes we We got a girl, and
sometimes we haven't."-N. Y. Weekly.
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Catarrb Cannot BE Cured

with Local Applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a
blood or constitutional disease, and in order
to cure it you IN u take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur.
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a quacb
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one of the
best physicians in this country for years,
and is a regular prescription. 1t is com
posed of the best tonics known, combined
with the best blood purifiers, acting direct.
ly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
+. j. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo, O,
Sold by all druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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The RnIing Passion with Him.

"Elvira is upstairs getting ready" said
the little brother to the stout caller. "PH
&c and tell her to hurry up"
"Thank you," said the stout caller. "Tell
her to hurry up or to hurry down, just as
you think best. Anything to reduce my
wait."-Somerville Journal.
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HOW TO KILL

sharp killing knife should be inserted
in the mouth and directed so as to
make a clean cut across the artery
lust above a.. A half minute to bleed
is enough, and when the bird begins
to struggle, give it a smart blow on
the back of head and begin ~plucking
at once.-Farm and Home.