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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

All who heard the lecture, 1.-THE
Last Days of the Confederacy,n were
forcibly impressed with the conviction
that General Gordon is a thorough
gentleman. When we remember that
he was one of the leading spirits in
that long and terrible war Of varying
fortunes,-one of the bravest of those
chivalrous southern soldiers, as at
tested by the scars of numerous
battle wounds which he carries on his
person,-we are compelled the more
to admiration of the masterful tact
with which he handled this delicate
S ubject before a northern audience.
His self-abnegation; his ingenious
modesty in disclaimer, refraining
from anything like a boastful presen-
tation Of the just claims to valor in
splendid victories won; his delicacy in
evasion of any offensive or distasteful
references; his uniform commenda-
ton of what was agreeable to his au-
die nee without apparent seeming and
with the absence Of all fulsomeness ia
CONNIE ndation; all these demonstrate
and emphasize the ideal gentleman
as well as the guarded discretion OF
the man Of affairs.
The quality Of courtesy; the tact OF
pleasing, are characteristics that are
partly natural and partly acquired.
They have their origin in magnanim-
ity, a heart of tender susceptibilities,
imbued with that conception recon-
mended by the apostle: "Let each
esteem others better than himself
enhanced by refinement and perfected
by polish. That man SO endowed and
so refined is the true nobleman;-a
blessing in society, an apostle Of the
gospel Of charity.
New dress goods arrive daily at Jen-
sons.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14
PERSONAL.

Jerry Flint is down from Wheaton,
Mimi.
Fri Coggeshall went to Chicago Sat-
urday.
Mrs. Burr has been entertaining
a friend from Hastings.
John Eaton and Rus Whipple are
home from Harris, Minnesota.
Mrs. e. T. Follansbee goes to Rice
Lake Saturday to visit her daughter.
Mrs. George Pratt and son Harry
were home from st. Paul over Sun
day.
Il. G.. Rollins has been spending a
few days with relatives in. the Twin
Cities.
Mrs. Isaac B. Tracy of st. Cloud,
Mimi, is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Butler Parker.
Frank Wadsworth has returned
from Valley City, N. D., where he
spent the summer.
Miss Carrie Saunders, who recently
resigned the principalship of the
Neil School in st. Paul, is visiting in
the city.
D.. d. Proctor, who has been visit
ing old friends here for a month past,
started this morning for his home at
Occidental, California.
j. K. Currier and f. A. Brackett
started for the Pacific coast this
morning with the intention of loca-
ting in California for the winter.
President Brier has gone to Stevens
Point as one of the official visitors to
the Normal School at that place. He
contemplated a stopover at Menom-
onie where there is a county Normal.
Rev. J. s. Parker of Hudson,
preached in the Methodist church
Sunday morning in exchange with
Rev. S%nodgrass. The Epworth
League appropriated the evening ser
vices.
p. l.. Annis has returned from
South Bend, Indiana, where he was
called by the sickness of his father.
Mr.. Annis started from here upon the
announcement of the serious illness
of his father, but when he arrived at
South Bend he found he had passed
away.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14
1.-THE Golden Fleece

Sherlock B. Wales shipped is, 600
pounds of wool in October, the pro-
duct of his flock of merinos for the
past six years, to Coffland Brothers of
Richland Center. He received IS
cents a pound for the consignment,
Just double what he was offered for
wool four and five years ago. If he
had held it until the present time he
would have made 5000 more than he
received for it when he sold in Oc-
tober. Mr.. Wales has n of the few
hocks OF merinos in this part of the
state and he was interested to know
how his wool was received in manu-
featuring centers. He asked the Coff-
land Brothers to inquire of the con-
signees how they valued this staple.
In answer he received the following
letter:
RIcHLAND CENTER, WIS Dec. Z, '99.
s. b. Wales, Riuer Falls, Wis.-Dear sir:
As requested by you we write to report
what Eastern dealers think of your wool.
In commenting upon it they had this to
say: "We consider it the best grown lot
of fine wool ever received from any sec
ton. The grower should be compli-
mented on the character, good staple
and even growth of WOOL" This, we
consider quite a high compliment for you
as a grower of sheep and wool, and no
doubt will be highly appreciated by you.
We hope when you may have wool to
offer that we may be able to handle it.
Thanking you for the corrtesles ex-
tended to our Nh. j. E. Coffiand when
there, we are Respectfully yours,
COPELAND Bros.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14
Report Of Secretary Of Agriculture.

~ ~
Secretary Wilson, in his annual re-
port of the work of his department,
shows that it is assuming large pro-
portions. There are some twenty di-
visions Of work under the direction Of
the Department of Agriculture, each
of which pursues a special line of in
yestigation. All Of these show a con-
siderable amount Of progress. The
weather bureau extended its work to
the West Indies during the year, Civ
ing timely warning of cyclones to the
inhabitants Of the islands and the
sailors on the adjacent waters. The
division of chemistry has given much
attention to the adulteration of the
commercial foods of the country.
The divisions of entomology, botany,
biological survey, and of vegetable
physiology and pathology have added
much of interest to one knowledge in
the lines of Investigation, as has also
the division of pomology. A consider
able addition has been made to
fruits, plants and vines of the country
by introductions from abroad, includ-
ing l19 varieties Of fine table grapes.
Forestry is commanding increasing
attention and some Investigations
and experiments of value were made
by this division. Experiments with
grasses with a view to their relative
value and adaptability have been con-
tinued under the division of agrostol-
ogy. The division OF public road en-
duiries and experiment has recog-
nized the growing interest in the i'm
proyement of highways and has added
to this interest by substantial exhibit
tions OF scientific bodybuilding. The
bureau of animal industry has been
especially active and useful in expert
ments with the prevailing diseases Of
domestic animals, and that OF foreign
markets with a view to the extension
of the trade of the country has been
steadily and profitably at work. The
division of statistics, the division of
seed distribution and the division of
horticulture all make interesting re-
port of excellent work performed.
The division Of publications has been
kept busy printing and distributing
the work Of the several bureaus. Six
hundred publications were issued and
over 1000, 900 copies distributed a.
mong the people. OF the Farmers
Bulletins, 5,437, 900 copies were print
ed and distributed.
For SALE.-Horse and buggy and
/ bornoc. n.o1;ro af T ~ pkpyAnn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

The southern Zephyrs were rudely
interrupted in their soothing sighings
a week ago Sunday by the sudden ad-
vance of old Boreas from the direction
Of the Arctic regions. As a token OF
his successful raid he left yestiges OF
1.-THE beautiful" dazzling and cold, up
on the landscape yer the glory OF the
Summers verdure. Monday, Dec. 4,
at 6 p. NJ, the thermometer showed q
zero quality Of temperature, but
the weather soon moderated. BY
Wednesday noon the south wind again
prevailed and the snow began to dis
appear from the highways. Friday
night a southeast wind brought a
warm rain which continued through
Saturday and Saturday night, dissi'
pating the snow and revealing the
green grass which is still abundant
Since Monday the north wind prevail
ing brings freezing weather but nc
| snow.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

The social given by the Rebekahs
Friday evening was n of the pleas
ATTEST gatherings Of the season, and
a successful entertainment from any
point Of view. The attendance was
large: the refreshments satisfying
and refreshing; the social features
were delightful. Card playing and
social converse occupied the spare
time of the assembled guests from
their attention to the appetizing
yIands until 10 o'clockrwhen to the
sound of merry music evolved by
Smith and Nelson many INDUCED in
the mazes of the giddy dance until
ready to Quit.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14
University l~nffinns.

Last Saturday 10000 people witness
ed the defeat of Wisconsin by Chicago
in one of the tiercest battles ever
fought on a western gridiron. Al
though Wisconsin played a wonderful
game, yet Chicago proved her superb
GRITTY and rightfully won the western
championship. The contest was a
splendid exposition Of foot ball ethics
and the sportsmanlike contesto of both
teams was one of the praiseworthy in
cidents. Chicago found the weak
point in the Badger line and massed
their plays accordingly. If the left
end had shown up as strong as the
right, the Wisco nsin line would have
held like a stonewall. Chicago has a
magnificent team and their playing
Saturday showed superior training.
Prof. Stage of the Chicago University
(head coach and manager of the ath-
letics) had not many friends here, but
since Saturday he has cores Of adj
mirers. The game of Saturday has
assured Wisconsin or PM. Kings re
turn to coach the team for another
contest with Chicago next year.
A movement is on foot to organize
a university club here in Madison
Undergraduates will not be admitted.
A club house will be provided.
Prof. Wood, n of the young pro-
fessors of the Physics department.,
has received an invitation from the
Society of Arts, of London, England.
TO deliver an address upon his system
of colored photography.
Prof. Wood has received a leave OF
absence of six weeks and leaves for
London In January.
Don't fail to call and get a bargain
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14
A Series of Mlsfortunes.

Thomas Linehan, ST., an old resi-
dent of Kinnickinnic, died of heart
disease at his home last Saturday. the
same day his son, Anthony, was
buried. Anthony went to Saltwater
Thursday to seek a situation for the
winter in the woods. While walking
on the railway tracks at Hudson
Thursday evening he was u down
by a switch engine and killed.
1t will be remembered that William
Linehan, the oldest sol of Thomas
Linehan, was drowned six OF seven
years ago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

A cantata,-Christmas Past and
Present, will be given at Opera Hall
on Christmas night, Dec. 18th, under
the direction Of the Methodist church
choir. This Cantata is recognized as
one of the finest extant, and if any,
one here fails to take advantage Of
its presentation he will miss a splen-
did entertainment. The rendering
Of the Cantata will involve many per-
formers in appropriate costumes illus
trative of the designs and history of
Christmas.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

AS long as they last |
shall continue to sell fine
Portland cutters for $500
and seven-foot bob-sleighs
for $1,000.
Call and see them-south
side Of fremont Block.
a. p. FORSYTH.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

Some quasi prophets attach much
Importance to the fact that six
planets are o grouped together in
the same part of the skies. Whether
this combination will have any sensi-
BILE effect upon the climatic conditions
of the earth remains to be deter
mined. In the meantime let the pro-
phets tell us what they don't know.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14
Strife eMormal School,
RIVER FALLS, WIS.
SECOND TERM BEGINS
MONDAY, NOV. ID, 1899.

This school offers specialadvantages to those
no desire to prepare to teacn.l -Four Courses
Estudy are offered:l
1. An English Course ofFOuT Years.
2. A Latin Tor GERMANY Course of Four Years.
8. An Elementary Course ofTwo Years.
1. one Year PrOfessionalCourse.
Tuition free to those whose quallncations
entitle them to admission to either of these
courses. Tuition in Preparatory classes65 cents
a week; Grammar grades 30 cents a week;
intermediate grades 20 cents a week; Primary
grades Is cents a week. Kindergarten free.
Attention Of parents is invited to the thor
ough and excellent training afforded by the
Model Department.
For Catalogue containing information as to
courses of study, terms of admission, expenses,
ETC., apply to
W. j. BRIER, President.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

Statistics show that buildings in
the country are much more liable to
be struck by lightning than buildings
in the city, the relation being % in
the country to Is in the city. The
reason for this may be the prevalence
of telegraph and telephone wires
in cities, which in some way arrest
and carry off the electricity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

VIM. A. Kay's little boy, who suf-
fered the amputation of his right
hand by reason OF the accidental
crushing of it in a feed mill, is get
ting along nicely from the effects OF
the operation. He has been staying
with DR.. Toby since the accident,
nursed by his mother.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14
Christmas goods at Rasmussen's.

These figures tell the story Of pros
perity: In 1893 the amount Of de-
posts in bank was SO, 776, 40, 4o2 and
the number of depositors 500, eSi.
In 1899 the amount Of these funds
was 81, 51S, e54, 36i and the number Of
depositors 13,153.ST4.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

Already, from different parts OF the
northwest, comes the announcement
of many drownings by skaters break
ing through the ice. Boys, keep of
the ice until it will hold a steam en-
CINE.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

The first annual exhibit Of the West
Wisconsin Poultry Association held in
Ellsworth last week attracted consid-
cradle interest and was a successful ex-
hibition. A good display of poultry
was made by fanciers and breeders
and there was a good attendance of
people to view the birds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

Well, if winter shuts down on us
now we have the satisfactory refiec-
ton that it will not be likely to be so
long by a month as the winter Of %
80. And We sincerely petition that
whatever of discomfort the winter
may bring it will spare US another
epidemic of that abomination Of des-
olation ycleped the grip.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14
Jut Hemenway has taken consider

Jut Hemenway has taken consider
able territory in out of the wet In
constructing his new bicycle machine
shop out of the Did Commercial barn.
When he gets his building in readi-
ness, and his implements of handi-
craft in hand under the propulsion OF
a gasoline engine he will be able to
make many things, and to mend any
thing,-with the possible exception OF
a sinners wicked ways.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14
For Sale.

One fresh mich COW and calf; two
full-blood Poland China Bears, fit for
service also, n 4-horse sweep power
as good as new, cheap.
g. w. EARNswoRTH,
River Falls, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14
CONGREGATIONAL church Notices

OOI9t CYdttOE1dt ttluI On fNObsSOS'
ReY. G.. II. Mcintosh has been
urged by so many to repeat his illus
trated lecture on Niagara that he
will do so on Thursday evening, the
28th inst.
Prof. II. a. Adrian of the Normal
School, gave o most eloquent and in
spring address on "Habit," in the
Congregational church last Sunday
evening to an audience that COM
pletely filled the building. Next
Sunday morning the pastor will
preach on Faith on the Increase. y
At 7:30 P. NJ. Prof. Sims will speak on
"Two Christmas Pictures of Life
Among the Unemployed" Remem-
Der the special services conducted by
Rev. D. L. Holbrook, commence
Jan. Bird.
A new line of trunks, satchels, hand
bags and shawl-strops at Il. ]. Bur-
hyte'S.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

The railways of the northwest will
contract for the cutting and deliver
ing on their lines 5,000,000 ties this
winter. This will require the labor of
more than 1000 men for most Of the
winter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

The laws delay is a %proverbial illus
tration Of deferring a settlement, but
a wheelman reports a prospective pro-
crastination which matches it. Re-
ceivlng his bicycle In a battered con-
dition at the end Of a railway journey,
the sarcastic baggageman thus de-
scribed the process of obtaining salts
faction for damages: II will report
it to the station agent, the station
agent will report it to the general
passenger agent. the general passen-
ger agent will report it to the master
Of baggage. the master OF baggage
will report it to the claim depart.
ment, then 1t will go before the di-
rectors, and in a few years, sir, you
will receive a call from the counsel of
the company asking you what proof
you have that the wheel was not in
the same condition when put aboard
fha train
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

A heavy now storm prevailed south
and east of here Tuesday. At Angus
ia and La Crosse a foot or more of
snow fell with a fierce wind blowing,
| piling it into drifts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14
New dress goods at R. N. Jenson's.

Here is a sentence which will enable
one to remember the order In which
cabinet officers succeed the presidency,
in case of the removal, resignation or
death OF both president and vice.
president of the United States: 'Stop
the wrong, and permit no iniquity."
In regular order, the first letters in
dicate the officers, thus: s, secretary
of state; t, treasury; W, war; a, at
torney-general; p, postmaster-general;
n, navy; /, interior. A number OF diff
ferent sentences a be made for this
purpose. The chief point is to have d
sentence that can be remembered
without much effort.-Western School
Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1899, State Seal
Camp, No. 1s5, will hold a meeting
for the. election'of officers. All mem
bers are requested to represent.
NELLIE BoLEs, Recorder.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

A furnace is being placed in the
basement of the fremont block to
heat the bank and the office rooms Of
N. P. Haugen above the bank.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

The next entertainment under the
Peoples Lecture Course will be a con-
cert by the Lyric Quartette of Chi
cago. 1t will be given about the last
of January. This Quartette has an
excellent reputation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

Aguinaldo George Washington Fill
pino, Generalissimo Squat without
an army, is on his last legs-and they
are getting tired with compulsory ex
erciSe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

We see by the patent office report
that a patent has been issued to j. S.
Hemenway of this city for a valuable
improvement on bicycle tire inf1at-
ing valves.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

This cold snap makes you think of a
Fur Coat. We have them-"North
STAR" and Others, and will make the
prices satisfactory.-at Lund's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

A party of ten Good Templars
drove from here to New Richmond
last Tuesday to be present at the ded-
ication of the new hall at that place.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

The Dexter Land Company has
been formed in Hudson with A. e.
Jefferson, president. The company
controls $4,000 acres of wild lands in
Northern Wisconsin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

LosT.-Between Mr.. Haugen's and
Mr.. Nelson's a gold cuff button.
Leave with Eva Nelson and receive
reward.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

James Goggin, a farmer who lived
near Ellsworth, was found dead last
Sunday night On the road between
Ellsworth and Hager City. His
death is supposed to have resulted
from heart failure.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

The regular Christmas exercises for
the little folks will be held at the
Methodist and Congregational
churches on Saturday evening, the
Dad inst.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

When looking for a Christmas pre-
sent for your wife, daughter, sister or
sweetheart go to the River Falls
Millinery Emporium.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

Taggart g. Co. have two stores full
of choice gifts for everybody and all
are invited to call and inspect their
stocks before buying. The Toys will
be found in the store between Hayes
tad Sc Co.'S and the bank of River
Falls. There is an immense variety
TO choose from. Call early and make
your selections. Special prices to
school and church committees.
G. r. Taggart s. Co.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

Just received; a new line of Cutters.
Can suit you in quality and prices
Also, a full line of our well-known
make of Bobsleighs, guaranteed,
every pair of them, at Lund's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

Get a hood for the baby. The Riy-
er Falls Millinery Emporium has a
small lot which are offered at half
price and less to close out.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

Prof. Beeman's Business College is
in a prosperous condition this winter.
The students speak very highly of the
efficiency of the school.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

Blankets of all kinds; never was a
larger assortment in the city, and at
prices that are right, at Lund's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

Rev. E. Trimm, Presiding Elder,
preached at the M. e. church last
night and also conducted quarterly
conference.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14

The River Falls Millinery Empor-
ium has a fine line of Winter Millin-
cry. Be sure to call before purchasing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-12-14
Tuesday Club Program, Dec. 10.

Those who attended the meeting Of
the Tuesday Club this week are n
bhusiastic in commentator of the
entertainment. With pictures be-
fore their eyes the audience listened
with interested attention for more
than an hour to Mrs. Ewing's charm
ing talk upon paris" She led her
hearers all about the gay city in a
most delightful manner. Her descrip-
tions and quotations and rendering
of French names, so profuse and apt,
without any notes, were interesting
and instructive. No pictures could
be better described. A number Of
gentlemen were present, and they
will be again if they ever get a chance.
Our citizens should give Mrs. Ewing
no peace until she gives this address
in public. Nothing better was ever
heard In River Falls.