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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19
Inclined with Thanks.

"Charles, you know how fond Mary,
our cook. always seems of music. Well,
had a ticket to this subscription con-
cert this afternoon and | offered ii to
her and said: Mary. think there is to
be a little work with a short overture
that you will like And what do you
suppose she said?"
asked for another for the big po-
liceman." said Mr. Goodenough, smil-
ing.
mo: but she said so earnestly:
Thank yer, ma'am, but Olive plinty o.
work at home widout goin' out for
more. over chores or no over choresl'"
N. Y. World.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19
where a Good Pistol Is Admired.

Hon. William Workman, long state treas
urer of Texas, was in a New York jewelry
store one day when he noticed showcase
filed with splendid jeweled revolvers, with
silver and gold grips and chased barrels, hav-
ing precious stones set into the butts.
'Lemme see one of those guns" he said
to the clerk.
(Which one, sir?"
The gold one with the big ruby in the
handle"
The clerk took it from the case. 1t was
marked $500, and it looked even worth
more. The Texan took it tenderly in both
hands and held it admiringly up to the
light. Then drawing himself up to his full
height, which was six feet and half, he
rested the revolver upon his left elbow,
crooked for the purpose, and looked over
the sights down the long store. Those per
sons who saw involuntarily lodged
Say" said Mr.. Workman, with quiet but
intense enthusiasm, as he returned the
weapon, IF / was to wear that gun down in
my state the people would be falling down
on their knees begging to be killed with it'
Chicago Evening News
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19
Catching Up.

'Is your town growing?" asked the
Pittsburgh man of fellow-traveler on the
cars.
"Well, no; I can't say it's growing" was
the reply; mot growing to speak of, but
it is improving in tastes right along"
''You mean that the people are assuming
a higher standard?"
AZ do, sir; yes, sir We now get bananas
every day from Cincinnati, and five out
of six groceries keep shredded Goldfish and
limburger cheese. We don't look for any
building boom or influx of strangers. but
we'll hold our own and gradually work up
to electric doorbells and oysters on the half
shell."-Utica Observer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19
"sun of the Sick ROOM

is the apt description of Swanson's "5
Drops" 1t has saved the public, in less
than FIVE years, more money, than the ma
tional debt of this country, when you meas
ure the value of health restored, suffering
humanity relieved of its agonies and dis
eases. Money which otherwise would have
been expended in funerals, doctors and
drug bills, loss of labor, etc. Swanson's IS
Drops" never fails to cure. 1t has cured and
is curing millions of people afflicted with
acute and chronic rheumatism, sciatica,
neuralgia, asthma, la grippe and catarrh Of
all kinds. 1t will cure you. Try it. Large
sized bottle $l.00, sent on receipt of price,
charges prepaid; 25-cent sample bottle sent
free, on receipt of 10 cents to pay for mail
ing. Agents wanted. Swanson's Rheu-
matte Cure COMPANY. l64 Lake St, Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19

Mr.. Ward Heel Booze has promised
me that if help nominate him he will
give me job.
Mrs. Ward Heels this man Booze
sure of getting it?
Mr.. w. H.-Not by any means; old
Slydog is running against Booze.
Mrs. W. Hand if Slydog gets it?
Mr.. w. H.-I'll be all right, anyhow.
I'm under contract to help nominate
both of them on the same terms.-Ohio
State Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19

this way every few rods, the fence will
stand erect and last many years longer
than when strained and twisted by year
~ upheavals. In localities where rocks
with which to anchor the fence cannot
be readily obtained, somewhat similar
result can be obtained by spilling
cross piece to the post at the surface
of the ground, the ends projecting on
either side. To these ends the wires
are attached, each being drawn tightly.
This gives a very stiff fence, and one
not easily blown over.-N. Y. Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19
whistIing Trees.

Schweinfurth, the African traveller,
describes an insect organ builder. In
the country of the Shillooks, he says,
acacia groves extend over an area of 100
square miles. From the attacks of in
sects which have worked to the inside
their ivory-white shoots are often
swollen at their base with globular
bladders measuring about an inch in
diameter. After the insect has managed
10 glide out of its circular hole this
shoot becomes a sort of musical instru-
ment, upon which the wind produces
iute-like sounds. On this account ma
tives of the Soudan have named it the
whistling tree.-N. Y. World.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19
EXCELLENT cow STALL.
Does Much Toward Keeping
the Animals Clean.

The cut shows a number of features
that go TO make up an excellent COW
stall sloping partitions to keep The
hay in the crib and slopiHg partitions
between each COW, a chain hitch that is
attached TO both sides of the stall, Civ
ing the COW freedom of movement, but
not too much freedom, and, lastly, a
raised piece of plank that the COW steps
over in order to eat, but must step back
across when DESTROYS of lying down.
Trial of this plan shows that it does
much toward keeping the cows clean,
as it brings them back to the manure
gutter when lying down. Go the rounds
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19
Danger in Nitrate of soda.

1t should be remembered that nitrate
of soda is not so beneficial for stock as
If is Tor soil. Every little while some
farmer. either through ignorance or
carelessness, leaves nitrate of soda
around, or sacks which have contained
II. accessible to cattle or other stock.
These. not recognizing the difference
from common salt, lick or eat it, and as
a result either die or get very sick. In
case of poisoning from this chemical
the administration of infusions OF cof-
fee and alcohol and irritant clysters" Is
recommended by government yeter
erinarians.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19
Dfsn,t Like BrIm.tone.

He was suffering from bad atthcl.
Of fever and ague. The doctor was at
his bedside watching his shivering fit,
and. to calm his nerves a little. re-
marked: Il viii write you a prescrip-
ton. which you must have made up at
once. and after you have taken the first
dose YOU will be warm in no time. !"
you don't mean to say. doctor, that
i will be as fatal as that?' cried the
frightened patient.-Piek-Me-U
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19
ANCHORING THE FENCE.
simple Precaution Which Will
Prove an Effective Check to
Either Wind or Frost.

Much trouble comes from fences be-
ing blown down or overthrown by
the frost. A strip of stout wire and
two rocks arranged on either side of
the fence, as shown, will prove check
to either wind or frost. Anchored in
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19

trance ranging from Is to so yards. As
for man, Joe could pick either eye
out or any button off his coat at viii.
Shortly after the alteration Joe APP
preached Henderson and said: Chance,
you much good fren me. Heap like
you. All same brudder.'
"Then with a change of expression
Joe said in low, soft voice: Dat skin
coat man (Shaw, the desperate, wore
fur coat, he make heap bad talk ober
dere. Mebbe you like UNI kill. Eth ~
"'Oh, no. replied Chance, who fully
realized what a deadly instrument CT
revenge was offering its friendly serv-
ices to him. oh, no, it amounts to
nothing Shaw is drunk. He has no
idea of attacking me-
"'Mebbe So said Joe, sullenly. All
same heap bad talk. No like UNI talk
dat way to good fren me. You no
want um kill right now? When want,
jis call joe
Shaw wouldn't have lived three min
utes if Chance Henderson had even in
timated to Dog-Rib Joe that he want
ed him killed. That was Joe's idea of
friendship.
Nor bad idea of friendship, either,
from one point of view. OF course, it
was the idea of an Indian, on the from
tier, when human life was not held to
be valuable; but it was the idea of
true friend. 1t was the idea of red
skinned, semi-civilized savage. But it
was the idea of steadfast friendship.
There are very few white-skinned
brothers who would offer to take such
risks for the protection and welfare of
others.
But / feel sorry about that dog. Paw
nee Joe didn't give his name. He ought
to have a monument. The poor dog
gave his life to prolong the life of the
scout; and DogRib Joe's life was saved
in order that he might deliver dis
patches which resulted in saving the
lives of many soldiers and citizens.
How would you like to live through
a blizzard for 10 days: and eat your
best dog while the storm ragged?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19
STATE OF ONO, CRY OF TOLEDO, 80

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of +. j. Cheney
& Co., doing business in the city of Toledo
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum of One Hundred Dol.
lars for each and every case of eatarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before NE and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. D.
1856 A. w. GLEASON,
[Seal1 Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for testimonials
free. +. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19
TrnnhIe I'm sight

Clark know now exactly how a
defaulter feels when he stands on the
verge of discovery.
Green-Why, what?
Clark When my wife went away
she told me to be sure and have the
plumbing overhauled while she was
gone. | forgot it till this minute. and
she'll be home tomorrow. \. Y.
World.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19

Patient Wei, doctor, what do you
think about the swelling on the back
of my neck9
Doctor don't like the look of il. as
III is in very dangerous place. Ny ad-
vice to you is to keep Your eye on it,
Stray Stories.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19
The Three TeIIers.
J. p replied the summer girl.

'Can you tell me-" asked the summer
man, "What are the three quickest modes
of communication?
"Well, no, :" replied the summer girl.
'fHal Ha! Telephone, telegraph and
tell-a-woman," and now he wonders why she
returned his ring in the middle of the sea-
son.-Philadelphi Call.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19
A West Indian Hurricane

Recently travelled up and down the coast at
will, upset all calculations, and acted in an
entirely different manner from any other
storm. Sometimes dyspepsia acts in the same
way. 1t refuses to Weld to treatment which
has cured similar cases. Then Hostetters
Stomach Bitters should be taken. 1t will at
feet cure speedily and naturally. 1t has
cured stomach troubles for half a century.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19
pxrntechnicx.

Il listens very patient to dem orators so
grant.
I doesn't make remarks. / does my best
to understand.
But sometimes wants ter ak EN-. 'thout
intendin' fob ter scoff,
rs you gwinter tell me things or is you
only shown OF
washington Star
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19
Rather mixed Question.

Nellie said mother to her little
daughter. Il wish you would run over
and see how old Mrs. Smith is. She has
been quite ill.,
In few minutes Nellie came running
back and reported: "She said to tell
you it was none of your business"
''Why, Nellie said the astonished
mother, what did you ask herr"
Just what you told me TO. replied
the little innocent. Il told her You
wanted to know how old she was."-
Baltimore Sun.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19

A man learns of so many honest men GO
ing wrong that he is constantly surprised
that he doesn't go out behind the barn and
try to hold himself up.-Atchi son Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19
THOUGHT
LESS
WOMEN

Vegetable Compound that |
my mind to try it. Twas troi
falling of the womb, had shaI
ovaries. leucorrhoea and paint
was so weak and dizzy tn
often have severe fainting
took in all several bottles Of
Pinkham's Vegetable Conn
and Blood Purifier and use
Sanative Wash. and am n
good health. / wish others
to know of the wonderful
good it has done me, and
have many friends taking it
now. Will always give your
medicine the highest praise. "
Mrs. A. ToLLE, 1916 Hill
ton St. Philadelphia, Pa.
writes:
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM--
! was very thin and my
friends thought | was in con-
sumption. Had continual
headaches, backache and
falling of womb. and my eyes
were affected. Every one
noticed how poorly / looked
and / was advised to take
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. One bottle
relieved me, and after tax.
inc eio.ht bottles am now &
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19

He Hadn't Seen -Rollingstone-"H Have
you ever seen the seashore?" Droll-"No; |
can't afford it. All my earnings are in
vested down there, though. NV wife goes
every summer. Ohio State journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19

The -Golfer-You must acknowledge that
it requires a great deal of skill to drive a
ball 100 yards.
The Farmer-Nothng like the skill re-
quired to drive pig 50 feet. - Stray
Stories
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19

There is nothing more diseouraging to a
girl than to return home from a big town
with a new wrinkle in style and find that it
has preceded her.-Atchison Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19

suffering, and good deal OF backache,
but l thought all women had these
things and did not complain.
Il had doctored for some time. but
no medicine seemed to help me. and my
physician thought it best for me 20 go
to the hospital for local treatment. |
had read and heard so much of your
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19

/ could not get along without Piso's Cure
for Consumption. 1t always curcs.-Mrs.
Z. 9. Moulton, Needham, Mass, Oct. y, "a.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES produce
the fastest and brightest colors Of any known
dye stuff. Sold by all druggists
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19

//T GAVE little thought my health writes MRS VIM v
BELL $50 N. Walnut ST., Canton o., to Mrs Pink
ham, until found myself unable to attend to my
household duties.
II had had my days Of not feeling well and monthly
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19

If you want to be cured cf-a cough use
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19

Many a writer has made goose Of him
self BY taking a quill in his hand.-Elliott's
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19

Riches have wings and poverty has stings
Chicago Daily News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19
rnlike Some other occnnntInn..

Golfer-Don't you ever get tired of
farming?
Farmer-Ta in't mo- use OF gcttin'
tired of it. young man. Farmin' amt
no fad!-Puck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19

Some people run as easily as the color in
red bunting.-Atchison Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19

To Cure a Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money lift fails to cure. Csc.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19
Men who Wear bracelets.

Bracelet-wearing men are SAID to Be
on the increase.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-10-19

healthy woman gained in weight IS pounds to 40
pounds and everyone asks what makes stout.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-18

propriated the sum of 100000. which
sum provides for extensive and much
needed changes at the city's infirmary-
Following close on the heels OF the pro-
posed changes at the hospital. came
the ambulance question, which is as
yet unsettled.
A new signal system for the police
department is another recommendations
Of the present government which Is to
be carried into effect in the near future
at an expense Of about 10000 ...-
The telephone question Is another
which has been discussed to consider
able extent by the present board or
government. Representatives of the
Peoples Telephone & Telegraph Com
for locations in the streets Of the city,
and were given a hearing; but since
that time the matter has apparently
died out, although there may be re-
vivol Of the question soon. ..-s.-
The Consolidated street railway has
advanced several plans for the APP
proval Of the city council, which have
not met with the approval Of the city
fathers. The company petitloned for
locations for its tracks in Malvern
road and were granted hearing, but
were given leave to withdraw. The
sam" action was taken on a request
for a side track on the south side Of
Front street. Exceptions nave aSO
been taken by members of the city
government to the manner in which the
railroad company has left certain
streets in the city where new lines have
been constructed. On the whole, the
present city council has not been par
ticularly lenient with the trolley COM
pany.
Matters pertaining to the city owning
its own street watering plant and the
matter % entering into a five-year con-
tract with the American Car Sprinkler
Company for watering the streets. IS
another question that has provided its
fun share of argument and which is as
yet unsettled.
The drinking fountain which Eng
lishmen wished to present to the city,
IN commemoration OF the queens
jubilee. came W for its annual dis
cussion. An order was introduced in
the upper board that the committee on
the mayors inaugural and unfinished
business be instructed to report on the
matter, but when the order reached
the lower board. 1t was laid on tbs
table. where IL remains az the present
time.
There are matters in connection with
very similar hcdv which might be inn
proved upon, and Worcester Is no ex-.
ception to the rule: but. taken as q
whole, the present city council has ae-
complished considerable in the way OF
business since the opening Of its career
last January. 49,.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-18
ONE ON CHAUNCEY.
Adam Forepaugh Was Ringer" for the
New York Senator.

The resemblance between Chauncey
NJ. Depew, railroad chief and states
man, and the late Adam Forepaugh,
the circus king, vas wonderfully strik-
ing, ana Brother Chauncey was fire.
quently mistaken for Brother Adam,
and vice versa. This similarity in per-
sonal appearance led to a number of
very lUdicrous mistakes.
A few years ago, while Forepaugh's
| big show was in winter quarters in
Philadelphia, one of the baby elephants
was rented out" to the management
of an opera company it being utilized
to give realism to an oriental scene.
| TIE opera company closed its season
the latter part of March, and the baby
elephant was shipped back to Phila-
Gelphia in charge of the agent of the
| COMPANY The elephant was left in
| the car. and the agent went down town
| to tie Continental Hotel, where he had
made an appointment to meet Mr.. Fore
paUgh, whom he knew and had fire.
quently met.
! brother Chauncey happened to be at
the hotel at the time. He had been in
vited over to Philadelphia to a dinner
given by the Glover Club, and when the
opera company's agent entered he was
| stanGing near the desk talking to one
! of the clerks The agent instantly spot
| ted him for Brother Adam.
Good morning" he said. I'm glad
to see you"
Delighted, I'm sure" answered
| Brother Chauncey, with a puzzled
look on his face, as though trying TO
remember where he had seen the agent.
You got my letter, of course?'
"No-yes-well. no, l can't say that
did" and the puzzled look deepened on
. IL. IL 20 Co.
"Oh, we'll" said the agent, lit doesn't
make any difference-the baby's here"
'The-baby
"Why, yes. 1t arrived this morning.
What shall l do with it?"
What baby?"
1.-The baby elephant"
A light broke over Brother Chaun-
cey's face.
my dear fellow" he said, whom do
you take me for2'
For Adam FOrepaugh."
Brother Chauncey began to laugh.
Great Caesar" he exclaimed. That's
the fourth time I've been mistake for
Mr.. Forepaugh since I have been in
Philadelphia. and in every town 1 strike
| have at least one experience Of the
kind Ny names Depew-Im Chauncey
Depew."
Then they both laughed, and the
agent went off to find the real Mr..
Forepaugh.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-18
The City Council Has
Had a Busy
Time of 1t.
IMPORTANT MATTERS BEFORE IT
A Lot of Old Business From
Former Councils
Cleaned Up.

Just when the city council will ad-
journ for the summer can not be stated.
Considerable work still remains for the
consideration of the different commit
tees. and, judging from the size Of last
weeks calendar, several additional
meetings will be necessary before the
seasons work for the various munich
pal departments is disposed of.
On the whole. this years city govern
ment has taken care of considerable
work, in addition to clearing up a lot
of old business which was bequeathed
to the present government. This is
especially true of the work Of the COM
mittee on streets. which body has
handled a lot of business and has still
more to dispose of before adjournment.
The sewer committee has practically
finished its labors, and the same thing
may be said of the committee on fire
department. The police has several
matters under consideration, which will
be reported on at the meeting tOmOr-
row night. The street betterment COM
mittee is another which has some work
on hand, and an attempt will be made
to clear up some of this in the near
future.
Several matters have been referred
to the committee on education during
the past few weeks. including the pur-
chase of a lot for the south end high
school and a number Of important
changes in several buildings to admit
of more room for pupils. The commit
tee on ordinances has a matter before
it relating to water pipes which may
be laid at the expense Of private in
dividuals. Councilman M<gher's or
der to consider the ACCESSIBILITY Of es-
tablishing a temporary home for indi-
gent persons by the city. is still TO be
acted on by the committee on charities,
and the committee on military affairs
has the question Of Sunday band con-
certs to wrestle with. The committees
on claims and finance have a number
of matters before them, which indicate
that several meetings Of these commit
tees will be necessary before the vaca-
ton period.
AS the period for recreation draws
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-18

A REMEDY for nasal catarrh which is
driving and exciting TO the diseased MEM
brane should not be used. What is need
ed is that which Is cleansing. soothing,
Is Elv's Cream Balm. Price 80 cents at
druggists, or IL will be mailed by Ely
Brothers. So Warren street, New York
The balm. when placed into the nostrils.
spreads over the membrane and Is alb
CORDED. A cold in the head vanishes
quickly.