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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07

personal friend of Lewis Cass, John c.
Calhoun, Henry Clay and Daniel Web
ster. They were together a great deal,
and they had jolly good times together
after the custom of the day; for tenn
perance principles were not then in
vogue as they are now. Everybody
lived in hotels then, and there were few
boarding houses for congressman.
when John G. Breckenridge came to
congress he took precedence over them
all, because he was not only hand
some man, but gentleman of the most
genial manners. He had an indescrib-
able air which drew men to him; and
he was also ladies' man. That was not
because he was particularly dangler
after the society of the ladies, but be-
cause the ladies were all after him. /
guess that John c. Breckenridge was,
for time, the most popular man in
either house of congress.
''Thomas III. Benton, of Missouri, was
unpopular in the house of representa-
tives because he was so pompous. He
had served for 30 years in the senate
a record which had never before been
equaled. When he came to the house of
representatives he naturally expected
considerable consideration, because of
his long career in the senate. But in
that he was mistaken. Nobody in the
house of representatives has ever Sc
cured Difference for what he has been,
but every man there has to stand upon
his own merits and manners. 1t has al
ways been largely question of man
ners. For example, in later years
James G. Blaine captured everybody
with his manners, while Roscoe Conk-
ling repealed men by his austerity.
Thus it has always been and always
will be in the popular branch of con-
gress.
John C. Calhoun was popular, while
at the same time he was very dignified.
He knew everybody by name and spoke
to everybody, but he maintained a Dig
nifty which was respected. Mr.. Calhoun
lived at my fathers house. and | was
named after him. He was regarded as
the most studious man in the house,
and his statements of fact and of law
were always accepted; just as the state
ments of John G. Carlisle were always
accepted.
Henry Clay was friend of the page
boys. There were many congressman
who would not vote gratuity for the
pages. and who would try TO defeat II.
But Henry Clay always stood by us. and
at the close of each session we usually
secured an appropriation of $500 each,
in gold. in addition TO our regular sal
aries. Mr.. Morrill, was also our friend,
and he never tried to prevent the adop-
ton of our annual bill.
Daniel Webster knew all of the page
boys by name. and he always spoke in
kindly manner to them. In the SEN
ate he had an especial favorite. of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07
FUTURE OF THE HORSE.
when 1t VIII he Superseded by Elec-
triclty I'm Bearing Mems
Burdens.

For the future the automobile holds
out the promise of a city practically
free from the maddening street noises
that make modern urban existence
more or less a torture. Cobble pave
ments are laid to resist metal tires and
the pounding of steel-shod horses
With every vehicle motor-driven, and
every wheel pneumatic-tired, all pave
mcnts can be of asphalt. Not only will
the rumbling of heavy trucks and the
clatter of hoof beats disappear, but
there will be no more tracks to cut up
the streets, since electric omnibuses,
carrying as many people and moving
as swiftly MS the electric cars of to-day
will take the place of street railways.
Having already conquered the rail, cleo
tricity will then have made itself mas
ter of the highway as well. Rapid
transit for long distances being sup
Piled by electric trains in clean, cool,
brilliantly lighted subways, the ele-
waited roads will be no more. The re-
moval of the horse from the streets will
not only make them noiseless, but will
practically solve the problem of street
cleaning and greatly improve the san
itarv conditions of urban life, reducing
the amount of street refuse to mini
mum. With clean, smooth thorough
fares, through which swift, air-shod,
casy-riding vehicles dart noisel"ssly, it
will no longer be necessary to seek the
country for rest and quiet.
Once the horseless age is in full sway,
every man viii have his own aut0mo-
bile, and the bicycle, which has already
10 some extent supplanted the horse,
will in turn be shelyed, save for pur-
poses of sport. With the universal de-
velopment of sources of supply of cleo
tricity, the electromobile Will take the
place of all other forms of traction, and
plugs will be provided in The streets
from which the automobilist may take
his supply of power by nickel-in-the-
slot device, while along rural highways
power stations will be established. so
that journeys of any distance may be
undertaken. Even on the farm, auto
wains win do the heavy burden carry
ing. The horse may still be harnessed
to the plow may still furnish sport on
the race course and riding exercise for
the few, but no longer will he be the
chief bearer of mans burdens. Who
will say he has not earned his rest p
Golfers Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07

"Zee Americana language ees one
Eat ees easily comprehendez, | don't
link" said the French boarder to the
young man who never eats veal.
''You seem inclined to kick about il"
"Oui | am notations making of re
leetle oddities Eat encounter in re, vat
you call photography"
"Yes?'
"Oui. You spell shoe s-h-o-e?"
"We do"
"And blue b-l-u-e?"
Exactly
"And shooting s-h-o-e-i-n-g?"
"WeIl, what of it?'
'And bluing b-l-u-i-n-g?"
''Well, haven't we right to-
"Oui. But why you so economical as
to smuggle out de leetle in bluing
and make him so conspicuous in shoe
ing? All Eat is where has got you'll"
st. Paul Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07
Il !; 81 90 I1@jE
GfM,t 35lllIREl5S
1T ENDANGERS TREES.
Sum scaId Entails Greater Loss on
Fruit Growers Than Fungi or
other Parasites.

In some parts of the country sun
scald is one of the most important fac
tors in growing fruit trees. Especial
ly is this true in the southwestern
states, where the danger from sunburn-
ing controls the whole practice of culti-
walton and pruning. In that country
the trees are headed low, even down to
within a foot or six inches of the
ground, in order to protect the trunks.
At the same time any considerable
pruning in the tops is avoided, because
it would expose the larger branches to
the deadly sun scald. This difficulty
is less frequently met in the northeast
ern states, but the writer has lately
visited an orchard as far north as Can
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07
A Valuable system.

Officer No. Yes; | ran in that wom-
an thief very easy, though she was dis
guised in mems clothes.
Officer No. 2-How did you do it7
Officer No. 1-Oh, by following out
Sherlock Holmes system of observa-
ton. j noticed she walked right past a
saloon door and then stood for ten min
utes with her nose glued to the pane
of millinery show window.-N. Y.
World
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07
New shade Tree Pest.

That beautiful and graceful shade
tree. the white birch. which decorates
so many parks and home lawns, has
been attacked by very destructive in
sect enemy in our state. For several
years past some of the finest specimens
of this tree in Buffalo's parks have died
each year. 1t is now known that the
cause was small, slender beetle,
whose grub makes tortuous tunnels
Just beneath the bark. TO scientists
the insect is known as Agrilus anxius,
but we may we'll speak of il as the birch
Agrilus. / have, as yet, no bet
ter suggestion to offer than to cut down
and burn Immediately, especially be-
fore May in the spring, all trees found
dying; / doubt if any protective wash
for the trees viii be found practicable
and effective-Prof. NJ. V. Slingerland,
before the w. n, Y. Hort. Society.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07
ORCHARD AND GARDEN.

Lime and ashes help to secure good
development of roots.
The plum orchard is benefited by the
fowls having run of it.
With all kinds of fruit appearance is
a great factor in selling.
Fruit that is badly injured, poor and
watery, win not keep well under any
circumstances.
Strawberry plants set in August
will bear next summer if care is taken
to give them a good start to grow.
Onions should be harvested as soon
as the tops die down. Spread them out
under shelter where there is good
ventilation.
Probably the best remedy for the
strawberry leaf roller is to NOW the
tops of the plants and then burn.-St.
Louis Republic.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07
NnhiIity In print.

In England many women of the no.
bility make a good deal of pocket money
by working for the papers and M ga
zines. According to one of them. Amer
lean women are the cause of much of
the extravaganza of English women to-
day. The magnificent wardrobes with
which American women invaded Lon
don made it necessary for their English
sisters to think more about their clothes
than they had been accustomed to do.
1t may be a bit hard on the English
mans pocketbook, but it surely is bet
ter for his ight.-Detroit Free
Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07

length. cover three sides with cheese
cloth, the fourth side to have a wire
screen opening to serve as door. Next
take a five-gallon oil can, cut out the
top and make row of very small holes
around the bottom edge, so that water
will drop" mot run) out. Place this
on top of the safe and keep filled, hang
four wheat sacks over the sides of cool
er, fastening on top only. Hang safe in
shady place where the breeze will
blow directly on it and you Will be able
to keep butter from melting and meat
from spelling in the hottest weather.
Be careful to have the ends of the sacks
under the water can.-R. &. Thompson,
In Farm and Home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07
combination walking sticks.

A clergyman has designed combina-
ton stick that leaves the combination
knife long way behind. 1t is made of
the finest tube steel and in addition TO
its use as a walking stick it can be made
to serve as a seat, hook for reaching
out-of-the-way objects, a stand for a
camera and a silt for looking over the
heads of a crowd. II contains tweezers,
railway key, wire cutter. microscope,
telescope, pipe, match box, bottle and
several other things.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07
Getting Even,

Officer Keegan Mister Rafferty,, Oh
love yure daughter. an would most re-
spictfully ask you fer her hand in mar
riage.
Mr.. Rafferty, -Arrah, We shnake! One
year ago to-day We arreshted me for
droonkenness an dubbed me all the
way to the station house. Vow We divil,
OF HOY me opportunity to git aven. Ye
kin hov her!-Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07
Her Pug Nose.

Nell-You should have seen the way
that man stared at me.
Belle spitefully) was probably
watching your nose.
Nell-My nose?
Yes: he's a reporter, and is
supposed TO keep his eyes on anything
that turns up.-Spare Moments.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07
Music for Nervousness.

Some scientists have claimed that music
has the power to soothe the nerves. But the
quickest way to cure nervousness IS to
strengthen the nervous system. We know
of nothing which will accomplish this quick
er than Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. 1t is
the one medicine that is successful above
all Others in the treatment of blood, stomach
and liver diseases. Do not take a substi-
tute. See that private Revenue Stamp
covers the neck of the bottle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07
No Cause for Fenr.

My boy says his ambition is to grow
up to be man just like his father"
Il wouldn't let that worry me. When
was your boys age had burning de-
sire to be pirate. Indianapolis
journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07
swnIIoyy. Tor Eood

Along the Adriatic sea swallows and
other migratory birds are caught every
year by the hundreds of thousands and
eaten by the Italians, who spread nets
in which as many as 500 TO 500 of the
tired birds are caught at once.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07

The beautiful girl turned on her
father almost savagely.
by what right, she Kissed, do you
demand a share of my alimony?"
You got the disposition You were di-
vorced for from mel exclaimed the
old man. with feeling. Everybody says
snt',-Puck
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07
Escaped an infection.

PATRON wish you'd stop my paper
for about three weeks. Then you can
begin sending it again.
Editor-Certainly Going away?
Patron-No, but / see you are getting
in new press, and l haven't time to
spend all day reading about presses
n. Y. Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07

It's wise child that knows its own father
when it sees him out in company.
1t doesn't take much of man to tell how
thing ought to be done. The one who goes
and does it deserves the praise.
The man who goes to church may not en-
JOY the sermon, but he generally goes home
with good appetite for his Sunday dinner
1t is claimed by some people that badness
indicates great brain power, but the maker;
OF alleged hair restorers keep on getting
rich.-Chicago Times Herald
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07
SIMPLE AND USEFUL.
How TO CoBItruct "a ServiceabIe and
Economical Cooler for Meat
or Butter.

A simple and useful cooler for meat
or butter is made as follows: Make
two ends each two feet square, then
attach these firmly to four strips each
two by two inches and two feet in
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07
What He Had,

Guest-What have you got?
Waiter-I've got liver, calf's brains, pigs
feet.
Il don't want description of your phys
zeal peculiarities. What you have got to eat
Is what | want to know. boston Traveller.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07
Irony.

did We liver notice mon from St. LOUISE
inquired the janitor philosopher. "Will, il
We didn't it's worth yer whole. Up tn
boulevard he struts wild hid Elevated. Sud
dinly thor's a big commotion an he's lift
ed off his fate by an autymobile. He picks
himsilf up, goes home an tils his frinds tn
horselss carriages av Chicago are run by
jackasses; but thot tn jackasses are insoide
Oh, he's bitter lobster. Chicago Evening
Ne1yS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07
N.rI.nd \. wakInE In.

Under recent act of the Maryland
general assembly, the highway division
OF the Maryland geological survey is
collecting information concerning the
present condition and methods OF
maintenance Of the state highways, and
are testing in their laboratory the rocks
from all portions Of the state in order
to learn their relative values for road
purposes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07
merely 3 SUPERSTITION.

Long Have you forgotten that five
dollars you borrowed of me some time
ago?
Short oh, no; still have it in mind.
s.Wen. don't you think this would be
a good time TO relieve your mind Of 1t ?"
Chicago Evening News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07
,a,n.,,,Ie m, cr,ckcr

Nuts of any size can be cracked in a
new adjustable cracker, which has the
rear jaw pivoted on the handle, with a
pin set at the side of the jaw to fit in
one of the series of holes and set the
cracker TO fit the size of nuts desired
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07
of Course Not.

Have you ever run down clew?"
asked the Disguised citizen.
"Rnn down ciew." exclaimed the
detective. .Well. j should think not
CIews are my best friends. Why should
/ run them down Chicago Post
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07

Fact in Physiology.-"They say a man
who turns pale when he gets mad is the most
dangerous" Il guess that is so. man
who is scared nearly out OF his boots will
put up an awful fight. "-Indianapols Jour
nal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07

Even the old bachelor wants a better
half when anyone attempts to shove
a counterfeit 50-cent piece off on him
Chicago Daily News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07

The only safe remedy for the yellows
is TO cut out every affected tree and this
must be done Systematically and thor
oughly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07

The people who can't see a joke are not
half so exasperating as those who do see y
but don't think much OF it.-Puck
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07
A Joke That's Not a Joke.

The ice cream joke is now on tap,
Yet with six fair maidens eating.
1t is no joke TO the poor young man
Who must put UP for the treating.
Chicago Daily News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07
Party Of the second Part.

The man who wields the hoe. of course
Our thoughtful care must win
But the woman who cooks for the man with
the hoe
Say-where does she come in?
Detroit Free Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07

l can recommend Piso's Cure for Con
sumption to sufferers from Asthma.-E. d.
Townsend. Ft Howard. Wis, May 4, "a.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07

The car conductors motto is: "Let us
put off till tomorrow the man who cannot
pay to-day. Il. A. w. Bulletin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07

More than 3.00o persons are buried
annually in the paupers' cemetery Of
Berlin
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07

The depth of feeling displayed by the
mosquito touches all mankind. - Chicago
Daily News
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07

Professional etiquette prevents
French judges and judicial officials
from riding in omnibuses.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07

Men are never so good or bad as their
opinions Macintosh.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money fit fails to cure. 25c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-07
Juniper Kidney Tea

Is wonderfully successful in curing all diseases
of the Liver, Kidneys and Urinary Organs,
Bright's Disease, Pain in the Back, Stone in the
Bladder, catarrh of the Bladder, Brick Dust
Deposits, etc., and cures children of bed-wetting.
Price rs cents For sale by all dealers and agents.
or mailed direct, prepaid. on receipt OF price
JUMPER REMEDY COMPANY. Chicago, Ill.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-08-03
Prevented A Tragedy.

Timely information given Mrs George
Long, of Straitsville, Ohio, saved two
lives. A frightful cough had long kept
her awake every night. She had tried
many remedies and doctors but steadi-
ly grew worse until urged to try DR..
Kings New Discovery. One bottle
wholly cured her; and she writes, this
marvellous medicine also cured MI. Long
of severe attack of Pneumonia. Such
cures are positive proof of its power to
cure all throat, chest and lung troubles.
Only SOC and 81 90. Guaranteed. Trial
bottles free at F. Beardsley's drug store
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-08-03
NOTICE FORPUBLlCATlON.
First Publication July Goth 1899,

Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Wausau. Wis.,, July IL,
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before Clerk of the Circuit
Court at. Eagle River, Wis, on Septem-
Der 4, 1899, viz: William L. Carter, who
made Fl. E. No. 1850, for the Lots 6 and
Z, Sec. 2, T. 39N., r. Joe.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said and, viz:
Doctor w. D. Neville
Charley Erwin
James Vought
N. NJ. Emmons all of Eogle River,
Wisconsin.
Edgar T. Wheelock
Register.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-08-03
WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN

WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN
TEMPERATURE. The temperature dur
ing the early part of the week ranged
from 80 degrees to 100 degrees through
out the State. This condition was fol-
lowed by decidedly cooler weather, the
average for the week being obout nor
NAL.
RAINFALL. Showers occurren over
the southern and eastern counties, but
for the remainder of the State there
was practically no rain, Rain is needed
in few localities for corn and potato
es.
CORN has made very rapid growth
during the week ana now gives promise
of an average crop. Special inquiry in
regard to prevalence of smut develop
es the fact that there is less than usual
at this season. Rain is needed in a few
localities, but generally there is suffic-
Tent moisture.
OATS AND BARLEY are nearly all in
the shock. Oats generally a heavy crop
but badly lodged. Barley is good, the
heads well filled and the berry plump,
but somewhat discolored.
GRASS AND PASTURES, Haying
about completed except on low grounds.
Hay cnt during the week was recured
n EXCELLENT f2tlitio. ( ,.sa,s1-es
Dat ueue, f.tIi-.
POTATOES have made excellent prog
ress during the week, but need rain. A
good crop is promised.
TOBACCO. Some early planting have
been topped. The cropis generally con
sidered exceptionally good.
FRUIT. Hot weather early in the
week damaged cranberries slightly, but
good crop is promised. Apple croI
very light; plums abundant.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-08-03

c1.IhMU-is not recommended for every
oMnIlI thug: but II you have Kidney
nnnr liver or. bladder trouble It VIII
.WVUH be found inst the remedy you
need At druggists in fifty cent and doiiar
sizes, You may have asample bottle q TINS
wonderful new discoyerylby mail free, also o
damphiet telling all aboutit.
Address dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghampton. ~.
Z.