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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25
DECORATION DAY.
1t Is a Day Dedicated to the Bravc
Dead and should he
Held Sacred.

Among the many national holidays
there is none which so tenderly affects
the heart of the thoughtful as Decora-
ton day.
The day when rich and poor alike &c
to the silent resting-place of the loved
and lost, to lay with reverent hands
flowers upon the graves of their dead
The day when a grateful people go &c
decorate with the sweet offerings OF
fragrant springtime blossoms the
graves of those who fell in battle, and to
speak in hushed and saddened tones OF
those troublous times when every heart
was sorrowing, and every eye was wet
with tears for the dissension which had
rent our beautiful and beloved land in
twain
Decoration day! The very name calls
up such sweet and tender memories!
How the flowers are tended and cher
ished through the long, cold days OF
winter that they may be at their best
and brightest for Decoration day! And
the costliest offerings are not too good
to lay upon the graves of those we have
lost, but whose memories still live in
our hearts.
How those among us who are far
enough down in the afternoon of life
remember the time when wars dread
notes disturbed the peace and tran
quillity of the land! How we remem-
Der the anguish of suspense after a
battle had been fought, until the aw-
full list of 'killed and missing" had
been made out! And then? All, God
had need to be merciful to those via
read the names of their loved ones in
the terrible list!
How from the pine-clad hills of
Maine to the palmetto plains of the
gulf states-from the Atlantic to the
Pacific-the cry of grief was in all the
air, and the brave young sons of the
north, and the equally brave and gal
liant young sons of the south, gave
up their bright young lives, and the
mourners went about the streets in
every town and city in the land!
Mothers sent out their sons, and
wives sent their husbands. And when
they came not back, as, alas! so many
of them did not-the desolated hearts
of those who had loved them sought
solace by setting apart one day when
all the soldiers of the land who had
passed away from earth's turmoil and
strife should be remembered and hon.
ored by the sweet tribute of flowers
laid upon their graves.
And so Decoration day should be to
us, next to Christmas, the most sacred
day of all the year. 1t is not day for
rioting and rejoicing, or ball-playing,
or 'scorehing." 1t is a day that we
dedicate TO the dead.
And let us keep it as becomes the
people of a nation broad in phian-
thropy-exalted in civilization; let us
keep it as a nation of men and women
who believe in republican government,
and all that it represents, and who
are ever ready to honor those who come
forth to the defense of our institu-
tons when duty calls.
To-day we are one country-we know
no east, no south, no west, no north
we are brothers and sisters-the honor
of the nation is our own-the flag is
dear to every free-born man and woman
who treads American soil! - Kate
Thorn, in n. Y. Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25

Fifty cents for this beautiful little vase, y
called the auctioneer; going, going for so.
Do l hear So for this beautiful little vase?"
and no one thought anything about the
auctioneer or the vase which went for so
cents until another one was put up an inn
mense affair of cloisonne Now we will
show you an exquisite piece, not to be du-
pHcated in this country he went on. IAN
exquisite cloisonne varse-" and there the
Wellesley girl said excitedly to her com
panion: Now, that is what / call true
Boston culture. Would you expect man
of that kind to make such a delicate dis
tinction? He must have been educated at
a woman's college. When he is selling a
50cent article he says vase in the ordi-
nary way, with the long sound of "a, but
when he comes to big piece of coisonne,
it is varse, with the broad "a every time.
That is according to rule. Over ten dol
lars in price you find varse, but under
that nothing but an ordinary, everyday
vase. IN. Y. Times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25

brought you these other flowers be-
cause because you lost your little girl
when you were in the war, and they will
remember you of her.
''Bless my soul" calculated the cap
tain, bless my soul" Then as Dor
othy went down the path he muttered,
nodding between his two great bou,
quets: II declare if amt glad I'm a
live soldier, after all."-Frances Bent
Dillingham;, in Springfield tMass.) Re-
publican.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25
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EXCELLENT SHEEP RACK.

all around outside, bottom edge nailed
TO bottom boards: nail 12-inch board all
around, one foot up, upper edge even
with top of posts; nail pieces 2h feet
long and six inches wide on outside,
eight inches apart all round, which
leaves a space eight by twelve for sheep
to put their heads in above the feed. |
have one end of rack come up to feed
floor, and feed in at one end. This rack
can be used in pen in any shape with
both ends closed, and feed any kind of
feed required. I have used this rack Is
years. 1t has given good satisfaction.
Twenty-four sheep will eat at this rack
if they get all around it,"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25
HOUSE SPEAKERSHIP.
Both the East and the West Desire
to Secure 1t.
Washington Deeply Interested In tn e
Successor TO Thomas ID. Reed
some of the More Prom
inent Candidates.
Especial Washington letter.


The determination of Speaker Reed
TO withdraw from public life has
brought forth the names of number
of prominent members of the house of
representatives who may become can
didates for the speakership; position,
by the way, which is next in power to
that of the chief magistracy of the re-
public.
Serene +. Payne, of New York, is
logically candidate, because he has
been continuously a member of he
house for 1d years. He is at the head of
the committee on ways and means, and
is naturally regarded as the leader of
his party. James S. Sherman, also of
New York, is a much younger man, and
has been member of the house for ten
years. Either one of these gentlemen,
if selected by the eastern members of
the dominant party, might prove to be
successful; and either one of them
would be good presiding officer.
The western men have a caucus ma
jority, if they can unite upon candi-
date. Ohio will probably not present
candidate, because the president halls
| from that state. Indiana has no candi-
date, because none of her representa-
tives has been in public life long enough
to become national character. The
states of Michigan, Wisconsin, Mime
sofa and Nebraska have no man who
has been a member of the house long
enough 10 claim recognition in speak
ership contest, excepting Wisconsin,
which might present the name of Con-
gresham Babcocl1, but for the fact that
he declined TO be a candidate.
Illinois has two good men, either one
of whom would make good presiding
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25

officer. Congressman Hopkins, of Au-
rora, is a leading member of the com
mittee on ways and means. He has
often presided over the house when in
committee of the whole, and in that
position has manifested great parlia-
mentary skill Congressman Cannon,
of Danville, has long been a national
character He has three times been
chairman of the committee on appro-
priations. 1t was he who introduced
the famous bill appropriating $50,000,-
600 to be used at the discretion of the
president for national defense" He
is personally popular and known to be
ruggedly honest He is a very impetu-
Gus man, and might better retain his
craftsmanship than to secure the speak
ership.
Longest in service, and exceptionally
popular with public men, is Col. David
b. Henderson, of Dubuque, la. If the
west should unite in supporting him,
his selection would be acceptable to all
the leading representatives of the west
ern states. He has been a member of
the committee on rules for a number of
years, and is perfectly familiar with
the practices and precendents of the
house of representatives. He has been
chairman of the committee on judiciary
for four years. He was acting chairman
of the committee on appropriations for
some time. He is an able debater and an
eloquent orator.
Either one of these gentlemen pos
sesses sufficient ability and experience
to fill the important position. Either
one of them would prove to be accepta-
BILE to his party, and would reflect credit
upon his supporters. Neither one of
them would make record for assuming
autocratic power; for neither one of
them has advocated the exercise of such
power by Speaker Reed. Neither one of
them possesses the autocratic DISPOSE
ton which has actuated the strong and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25
Cntarrh Cannot be cured

with Local Applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh IS q
blood or constitutional disease, and in order
to cure it you must 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 quatk
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
IN on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh Send for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO, Props, Toledo, O.
Sold by all druggists, price 75e.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25
LARGE SHEEP RACK.
It's Designer Has Used One for Fifteen
Years and Is still Salts
fled with 1t.

Mr.. William II. Caverhill, of Ontario,
writes the Farmers Advocate a descrip-
ton of sheep rack which he thinks
good and simple. He says: Take four
scantling three by four and three and
one-half feet long, for legs, nail piece
two feet long across inside of legs; nail
two boards on cross pieces, IL inches
wide and ~ feet long for bottom; nail
a thick piece, three inches wide. on the
crack between bottom boards; bevel off
the sides of that piece to divide the
grain or roots; nail one by six lumber
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25
seIectIon Of seed Corn.

There is always one variety of corn
that viii give more satisfactory yields
on some particular farm than any other,
and variety may thrive well in one sec
ton and disappoint in another. II will
not be advisable to procure seed corn
of a grower because he secured an enor-
nous yield. but hold on TO the old va
riety until the new candidate for favor
has been tested. In the selection of the
seed corn is where the best judgment is
necessary
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25

Brooder, A, Inside.)
vessel containing the water so arranged
that they cannot get themselves wet.
You can buy fountains for this purpose
or can make them yourself by placing a
tumbler upside down in an ordinary cof-
fee saucer.
After the first feeding they must be
inclosed under the hover of your brood
er until the next feeding. Do not neg
lect to do that; it is very important.
Feed often, but little at time, as they
cannot digest much at time, and posi-
lively must not be overfed. Overfeed-
ing will produce bowel complaint as
quickly as anything else. They should
be well fed and yet kept little hungry.
Feed them about four or five times a
day at regular hours, and see that they
all return to their hover after each feed
ing. Scrape up what feed is left, if any,
and throw it away or give it to the pigs
or your full grown chickens. Young
chicks must never eat stale feed. They
must be taught to go under hover each
day until they learn what it is for, and
where to go when they get cold.
They must also be taught right from
the first to eat everything that is good
for them, like screenings, millet seed,
cracked corn, whole wheat and baked
corn meal cakes pulverized. Wheat and
cracked corn should be their FREEDOM
mating food after the fifth day. After
week or ten days, you may let them
outside the brooder, making them come
in early in the evening, or at any time
during the day should it begin to rain.
Do this for day or so and they will
have learned TO take care of themselves.
Chicks are absolutely ignorant, they
know nothing but what you teach
them. Be sure to keep them in your
mind.
Never keep any more feed before
young chicks, while confined in the
brooder, than they win eat up clean,
but after you let them run outside the
brooder, always keep dry grain food in
the brooder, in a little trough, so as to
entice them to return to the brooder,
their only home.
See that their feed trough in the
brooder is full before shutdown.
Chicks must not be oyerfed.
Chicks must be kept warm.
Chicks must be taught correct habits
in the first days of their youth.
Chicks must have more attention
than wheat or corn.
These rules apply to chickens, ducks
and turkeys.-Farm and Home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25
In pIainLnnruage,

Doctor, / want to know exactly
what's the matter with me-"
MY good sir, your ailment is ten
dency of the lungs to eXpel air sudden
ly and forcibly through the CLOTHS, the
effort being accompanied by raucous
and more or less cultural sound"
That's what 1 told the doctor I dis
charged the other day. He said it was
nothing but a cough!'-Chicago Trib-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25
ABOUT BRooDER CHICKS.
The Won CuIin Method of Raising
Them Summarize for the Ben-
eft OF Small Farmers.

Mr.. Won Culin is one of the few gem
orally acknowledged experts on incu-
baton and brooder chicks. The follow
ing summary of the Won Cnlin method
will apply also to chicks Matched under
hens and reared by breeders:
Chickens should be taken out of the
incubator as soon as they are dry, placed
in basket with piece of flannel I'M
der and over them, and the basket set
1ear stove or in warm place and the
chicks not fed for "a hours.
After that time remove them from
the basket into brooder heated be
tween so and 80 degrees and feed with
n few bread crumbs. Keep clean water
constantly before them, but have the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25

masterful man who now voluntarily re-
| linquishes the power of exalted station.
In all fairness and candor it should
be stated that no little injustice has
been done Speaker Reed by the news
papers which have disseminated the
idea that he was the author of code
of imperial rules. As matter of fact,
Tom Reed administered the rules which
were made by the house of representa-
tives; and administered them autocrat
ically But he only introduced two rules
which may be termed distinctively
Reed rules. In the first place, he count
ed quorum when members sat in their
seats declining to vote, and claiming to
be absent Everybody now comedies
that Reed was right in taking that
stand In the second place, he intro
duced the policy of declining to enter
tain what he automatically decided to
be dilatory motions. He took this stand
in order that business might proceed.
His course in this respect is now in
dorsed by all good parliamentarians.
In specializing upon the contest for
the speakership, and assuming that it
will take to some extent, at least, a sec
tional aspect. it is worth while to con-
slider some interesting facts and fig
ures. The total republican vote will be
1s4, this assuming that the vacancies
now existing in Nebraska. Maine,
Louisiana and such others as may oc-
cur before the meeting of congress,
will be filled by representatives of the
same parties as those elected at the
regular election in 1895.
The strength of the eastern combina
ton. leaving Ohio, of course, out, will
be as follows:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25

sessed of greatest ability, regardless of
his geographical location. Tom Reed
is big man whether he is in Maine.
New York, Washington, London, Ber-
lin or anywhere else on the face of the
earth 1t is to be hoped that the house
may have good, strong presiding Off
Ger, no matter where he may reside.
SMITH d. FRY.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25

These are remarkably fine hogs"
observed the visitor. Il didn't expect
to find you raising as fine breed as
this"
You thought. perhaps" replied the
retired barber who had turned farmer,
I'D never raise anything but RACE
backs Chicago Tribune,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25

First Man Ito man who has just
bumped against him in the street,
Blithering idiot.
Second Man-That's your name is 1t?
NY name is Dobbs.-Tit-Bits,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25
-ru,.f Lie md meath.

Clancy-An' there wor hot tonnes at
Flannigan's christie nin' ay tn twins?
Dolan-W or there? Begorrah Oh
fought at wan tonne it wud woind up
in a wake. Puck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25

One touch of nature makes the whole
world kin;
One all-night banquet makes the top-knot
spin;
One yawp from baby sets the household
wild;
One good meal makes a growler reconciled
-Rostcu Courier
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25
yictors and spoiIs.

This life is all curious fray
And some who VOW they've won 1t
Are men who very frankly say
Il seen IL" and Il done il.
Washington Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25

The man who talks most about the diff
culties of faith, takes the absurdities of So
called science at a swallow-Ram's Horn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25

Everyone laughs at a man who has full
confidence in his friends. but everyone en-
vies him.-Atchison Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25

We think Piso's Cure for Consumption is
the only medicine for Coughs Jennie
Pinckard, Springfield, H., Oct. ], 1894.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25

Praise from some people Is condemna-
ion-Atchison Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25

To Cure Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money lift fails to cure. 25c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25

Here are IS votes, or only five short
of nomination. These votes come
from west of the Allegheny mountains,
emitting Ohio, and north of the Ohio
and Mississippi rivers.
The southern and border contingent
will 10.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25

This year do not waste the land.
There is profit in careful cultivation
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25
The Handy Man.

Mrs. Gabb-Dear me! There comes
nv husband. There won't be whole
piece of furniture left in the house by
midnight.
Mrs. Gadd-Horrors! Does he drink,
and &c that n case of liquor he is carry
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25
Cnnse and Effect

Mrs. Gabb-No, he doesn't drink.
That's a new box of tools. = n. Y.
Weekly
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25

Greet this sacred morning with the solemn
ssFreedomfs fallen vanguard We will
serve her nov.
sleep in peace. o martyrs faithful to the
last.
we VIII make our present worthy of your
pastf'
-Harper's Bazaar.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25

Kentucky
North Carolina
tennessee Z
IeNas
West Virginia )
l
Total
These votes come from south of the
Ohio river.
Here, then, is the situation. The east
has IL votes, H>she could draw to her
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25

L liz NANNS dllQ
mothers of America
are given to over
work. Let them be
wise in time and at
the first indication
of female trouble
write to Mrs. Pink
ham at Lynn, Mass,
former advice. This
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-05-25
WONAMyS
DEVOTION
10 HOME

dear Mrs P1NKHAM-I feel it my duty write you
tell you that have taken Lydia Pnkhams Vegetable
pound and think there medicine the world like
suffered for years and sometimes twelve
time could stand had female
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-04-26
MINOR CITY TOPICS.

This evening the Daughters of Re-
becca will hold a ball in Armory hail.
The social event is to commemorate the
S1st anniversary of Odd Fellowship in
the United States.
Book Beer day tomorrow. Comes only
once a year, so avail yourself of the
treat.
A number of important mining deals
have within the last few days been
brought to a close in Santa Fe, in con-
| sequence there are many mining men in
the city.
Last evening the Presbyterian Aid
society held a very enjoyable sociable at
the Presbyterian manse. A musical
program was given and refreshments
served. A collection amounting to SIG
was taken and devoted toward the pur-
chase of individual communion cups for
the church.
A suit in r~eplevin was commenced
last evening before Justice Canuto Ala
rid by Cruz Chavez de Ortiz against
Judge N. B. Laughlin. The amount
involved is $95. The hearing will take
place May 2.
Captain s. H. Day has received from
San Juan, Puerto Rico, copies Of the San
Juan Times, giving an interesting &C.
count of the visit Of the secretary Of
war. The paper was sent to Captain
Day by his brother, who is on General
Henry's staff.
Eighty pupils Of st. Michael's college
and their preceptors are enjoying a
picnic today in the canon about six
miles from the city. They took sufi-
cient supplies along to make a relief ex-
petition unnecessary for the next few
days and undoubtedly are having a good
time.
A party Of six workmen from the Ca
madam river, I. T., came to Santa Fe
this morning and ut noon left for Bland
where they expect to settle.
The telephone company Is replacing
its thirty foot poles in the city with
forty foot poles.
Attorney b. M. Read today made APP
plication for a pension for Regina Pena
de Lucero and child. Antonio Lucero
died about a month ago having been a
pensioncr. He was a member OF New
| Mexico volunteers. during the war Of
the rebellion.