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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-13
SHIPPING FISH WITHOUT ICE.
Experiments by the United States
Fish Commission Looking
to This End.

The difficulty of keeping their mer-
chandise fresh is a cause of great
trouble and loss TO fish dealers and
shippers. Ice is only partly satisfac-
tory, inasmuch as its use has tenden-
CIV to deprive the fish of flavor and firm
ness, while the moisture from its melt
ing hastens decay. Hence it has been
the desire of the United States fish
commission to devise some other meth
cd by which fish may be preserved, and
recently experiments with this end in
view have been conducted at Woods
Holl, says Youths Companion.
Bluefsh, weakfsh and bonito were
used for the purpose. In the first eN-
pertinent "a weakfish were taken alive
from the nets, carefully dressed, and
washed with one per cent, solution of
salicylic acid in sea water. Notwith
standing the well-known preventative
quality of salicylic acid. this trial was
total failure. So likewise was the next
experiment, which was made with a five
per cent. solution of fdrmaldehyde.
But very different and entirely success
ful results were obtained by the use of
boric acid.
Twenty-four weakfish. freshly killed
and dressed. were washed with three
per cent. solution of boric acid in sea
water Twenty-four hours later they
looked as if they had just come out of
the sea. the flesh being hard and firm
and the eyes clear. though no ice had
been used 1t was hot weather, and
!.
the same time with these, but not
treated with boric acid, were in ad
vanced stages of putrefaction. One of
those preserved with boTic acid was
cooked and eaten and found TO be ex-
cellent
This promises to be most important
discovery. The fishes thus are
in no sense "embalmed" but, after the
removal of the viscera, the inside of
each is simply washed with a sponge
that has been dipped in the solution.
This must be done Immediately after
the capture of the fish. If the latter
are thrown about. left for awhile be-
fore being dressed. and then put in
barrels. the preservative process will
not work satisfactorily.
The conclusion drawn is that the
boric acid solution retards decay in its
first stages, being so effective even in
hot summer weather that there is time
10 get the fish to market. where it may
be iced and kept fresh for long time.
The acid is not used as a preservative
in the ordinary sense, but as an agent
of cleanliness. As each fish is merely
sponged over, the amount of the fluid
that remains on it is very small. Its
employment can have no injurious ef-
feet on the consumer. One important
point in its favor is that il prevents the
formation of ptomaines, which are
sometimes so dangerous,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-13
MR.. MOORE'S COLD RIDE.
He Hung on the Outside of a VestibuIe
Door of Train for
Some Time.

The Cincinnati Enquirer details an
unpleasant ride endured by business
man named Moore. while on his way
home from Washington, recently.
Just at daybreak the train made a
brief stop about 40 miles this side of
Hinton, W. Va. Moore had been I'M
able to sleep for several hours, and
he arose. slipped on his trousers and
shoes and stepped out on the platform
to look around. just then the train
started slowly.
Moore let the day coaches go by,
intending to get on one of the sleep
ers. The vestibule doors on all OF
them were closed, leaving only a few
inches of the lower step protrudirg.
He grabbed the handle of the vesti-
buIe door of the last car with his right
hand, and stepped on the narrow
strip of the step that protruded be-
meath it.
In few moments the train was 90
ing at the rate of 40 miles an hour.
and Moore's position became extreme
~ dangerous. He yelled for help. but
the noise of the train and the heavy
plate glass windows in the vestibule
door prevented his cries from being
heard
With no hat. coat or shirt. attired
only in his night shirt and trousers,
he soon suffered from cold. At length
his hand became tired and he began
to feel alarmed
Finally he got hold of the door ham
die with his left hand. and then struck
the plate glass with all his might with
his right fist. His heavy masonic ring
| broke the window with crash. He
crawled in through the opening, and
thanked God for his deliverance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-13
HER KNOWLEDGE OF cBINFsS
She Knew me shape of the Hier.
"t osisphs ana sarprt.ra
Her Friends

A young woman al a water;r,.
summer made reputation s pace TINS
linguist N rather odd m h. proio9 Sl
called one day at a Chinese jsn nnitr' ohe
she had left a shirt waist br I'M, y Whe sle
not be found, as there wss = eoulu
the book Of hleroglyphics dSr,lo. ehg,ty ~
her pink slip. After a bsif II loihuihg 70
the Chinaman found the entrv ~0ua search lS
had been made, the entry cr5s.e 4 l mistake
new set q hieroglyphcs IN iin,, oJs anu
tiers placed below She was ,,S NJ! u eha tt
waist would be Numbered im,n ny tl4t thaS
She could have it the next is5SG'"telyi ana
Kansas City World s' says the
The next day the Young vor,a. N,
for il. accompanied bv three 10 ' ea.leu
women At the seashore the 49, oulS
visit 50 the Chinese laundrr i IN ~. ol
despised. The Ghinaman Ia y;bn,, ~ 70 Is
slip was presented was not The laund I NM ,an
of the day before, and he exnera ,,ca IN
same difficulty IN finding the iSfnt;f, nus
characters, finally saying Vot i bal lliss
The girl answered, calmly: u can sr - !, ;,
and the Chinaman allowed her ~ III - II IL
book Turning the leaves until sba IN Inc ne
to the one that had had an entry cro ca,ai
out, with another in tiny characters me-
it, she handed It to the Chinaman a Ti.,ra
il is. !" and, to his surprise. he found i
you only lady know spik Chinese : / .
said. And the other girls looked mon b nT
with admiration.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-13
RestfuI aooninE.

The energy of one of the oldest in
habitants of a Massachusetts town is
a byword among his neighbors and Il
trial to his grandchildren. who have
not Inherited their full share of his
active temper, says the Youths Conn
panion.
His grandson John. in particular,
suffers from the old mans untiring in
dustry. for John is his assistant in
the little grocery shop. where every
| thing from Goldfish to brooms may be
had \ purchaser of ginger snaps lin
gered one day to hear the noontime
address delivered to poor John by his
grandfather.
| wow. Johnny. I'm a-going home for
my dinner said the old man. briskly.
"and on the way III carry up these
pals to Mis- Manson and fetch back
/ her kerosene can. | shall be gone
upards of half an hour. You'll have
plenty of time to eat your luncheon.
and whilst you're resting after it |
wish you'd saw up that little mess
Of wood that lays out by the lyac,;
door and split it up for stove kindling
for the weather's turning sharp
Already
Most likely I'll be back fore YOU
get out o work. and anyways / don't
want YOU 10 keep at il all the time:
so if there's a few eNtry minutes Jest
set down and make ont a bill or two:
| the fust of the month"; be upon us
/ fore we know it,"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-13
4 Druggists Timely and Straight.
Forward Advice Saves the Life
of a Prominent Citizen.

Chicago, H., Dec. 10. 1900 (SpeciaD.
Among the Catholic Foresters in tbs
city, none is better known or more uni
versally esteemed than Mr.. 5. P. Rush,
Conductor (PresidenD of Holy Name
Court, Number 20.
His many friends, inside the Order
and outside of its ranks. were, there
fore. much startled to learn that his
life was in danger, he having Bright's
Disease, that most terrible and fatal
disease.
Mr.. Rush, however, made q grand
struggle for his life. taking prescrip-
tions, and pills, and powders, until his
stomach refused food. At last, his
local druggist, guided by the numer-
Gus inquiries being made at his store
for Dodd's Kidney Pills, advised Mr..
Rush to buy and try some. This he
did. and TO his delight he was restored
to health and strength.
Mr. Rush says that after commenc-
ing the use of Dodd's Kidney Pills, he
felt much better, but it took two
months to effect cure.
II took nothing else but Dodd's
Kidney Pills during that time. so
know that I owe life and health to
them"
What this wonderful remedy has
done for Mr. Rush. it will certainly do
for anyone. 1t is the only remedy that
has never failed to cure Bright's Dis
ease.
Mr.. Rush is just now receiving the
congratulations of his friends. but
always finds time to say a good word
for the Medicine that saved his life.
Sold for so cents a box. all dealers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-13
He WAS READY FOR MORE
Not Even a hallway Collision Could
subdue the Ardor of a Foot
ball Man.

The two trains came together with an
awful crash. Some one had blundered Tbst
however, was a matter which wonld bavo
to be left for future investigation
As soon as those who were unininrad co,ll
extrcate themselves from the wrect H.,
turned manfully 10 the work of resc ,l'oS
their less fortunate fellow-passenpers sa,.s
the Chicago Times Herald
1t was slckenlng sight Cars were beanad
on top of one another. PEOPLE were Mn
Toned under seats, beams and trucks Steam
was Kissing from the overturned boilers he
rails of the track were warped and Torn
loose from the ties, and the means and cries
Of the injured could be heard afar off
Finally, after long, hard work The ree.
cuers reached the bottom Of the mas. where
the legs and body Of man protruded from
beneath twisted platform. Beside him law
a cane decorated with colored ribbons and
a long tin horn.
Fearfully and anxiously a score of strong
men lifted the weight from the head ana
shoulders of the PROSTATE one and CARVED
him up the embankment. As they reached
the higher level he opened his ewes. passed a
hand in front of them, as if brushing away
dim screen of some kind, and shouted.
"Rahl rahi rah! Szzl boom. ahl Ki-vil
hip-hip! hoogah-yah! Come on. feloWsl
Which side has the balll'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-13
THE STATION AGENTS STORY.

They never did much for me till got a
chance. one day,
To take a better station, and prepared TO
come away;
I'd worked down there in Watertown for
thirteen years, and passed
From messenger to agent and was called
up here at last.
And when they heard about it they came
in with smiles and praise.
And told me how it tickled them to hear
I'd got the raise;
They knew I'd have It, some day; they had
seen il all the time.
For fellow with such talents as mad
was bound to climb"
And they put their heads together and got
up a splendid spread
A gorgeous farewell dinner. with the mayor
at the head
And they made a lot Of speeches and they
praised me to the skies.
And ] felt my cheeks turn crimson and the
dampness In my eyes.
And the ladies that danced with, when the
band began to play,
Said the place would seem so lonesome
after had gone away,
And the wealthy bankers daughter VINO
had seemed so proud before
Almost confessed she loved me, as we
sailed across the floor.
And pretty Janet Flemming, who had let
me understand
That she felt herself above me, trembled
when / held her hand
Trembled sighed. AID. looking at me, said
she wished ] wouldn't go:
'It'H be 50 very stupid here without you.
don't you know"
| had never till that evening. guessed how
we'll they liked me there;
l had worked and hoped and waited and
they hadn't seemed to care,
And, Oh what world of gladness had been
mine. If / had known
But they let me wait and worry and keep
toiling on alone.
How l might have held my head up If
only could have guessed
Had ! but known they thought that was
worthy of the best
The wait had been less dreary and my work
had been as play
But they kept their feelings hidden till l
had to come away
Yes. it's just the same old story, people
somehow never know
What a man is worth. or care to, till it
comes his turn to go
And perhaps it's best they shouldn't, for
begin to 1atter men
Give them all the praise they earn-and
there's no living with them then
Still, l wish their celebration might have
been arranged before
They found out that ! was going and would
wander back no more.
s.. r. Kiser in Chicago Times Herald.
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NH LIONS FROM AN IDEA.
But His Success Through Life Insur-
ance Has Not Changed John
+. Dryden.

\ woman writer in Success tells
how John r. Dryden became a mil
lionaire by carrying out one idea--the
theory that life insurance should be
as cheap as any other good thing in
life. She says:
The story of how he did it is full
of suggestion. Without dollar OF
money capital to begin with, with a
single great idea in his mind. and
with perfect faith and confidence in
its practicability. this pioneer concen-
trated all his talents. industry and
will-power in the endeavor to make
that idea successful When he began
work there were regularly insured in
the United States fraction over
500. 1000: now there are on the books
of the ordinary and industrial com
panieS the names of about 10.0CO.0C0
policy-holders. \ marked feature of
il all is that his success has not in
the slightest degree altered or
changed the native modesty and sim
plicity of Mr. Dryden's character So
far as this is concerned. he is to-day
the same quiet. unassuming gentle
man that he was more than score OF
years ago"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-13

There upon the broad wastes of
the Pacific the great mass of machin-
cry paused. The boat circled like a
! frightened bird. but finally the rope
was caught and one of the sailors ran
| up the ladder as easily as if every
thing were smooth and quiet. The
| tall young man in the lieutenant's
uniform did not do as well, but his
nerves were steady, even if his legs
wabbled. The passengers were in
\ clined to laugh at his lack of skill,
but that did not deter him. He
reached the deck and asked the cap
| tain quickly why he was summoned.
In the meanwhile Miss Percy Hart
well had retired to the further side
| of the ship. The captain directed
one of the stewards to conduct the
/ officer to Miss Hartwell.
You have only five minutes, sir"
was his warning, "and l advise you
to be as expeditions as possible"
There were three minutes of grace,
but at the end of that time the lieu
/ tenant returned radiant
II happen to know" said the csp-
tain, that the dispatches are for
| your ship to proceed with all haste
| to Manila and if the weather had been
stormy | should have signaled to that
| effect, so now it is not right for me
to detain you even for a minute, and
I wish you good-by and God speed"
Lieut.. Ledman thanked him and
1 there was a sudden rush in which the
arms of the officer were around Miss
/ Hartwell, followed by rapid kisses,
which the crowd would have applaud
| ed if they dared Down the ladder
again he went, and once more the lit
| tie boat see-sawed through the waves.
There were many kisses thrown and
the soldiers cap was raised until his
arm must have approached paralysis.
Then after the farewells had been
/ blown by the sirens of the ships, Miss
| Percy Hartwell for the first time
! showed indications of weakness The
dear old spinster who sat near her at
the table approached to offer her as
| sistance, and she could not help call
| ing attention to a ring on the third
! finger of the young lady's left hand!
This brought Miss Percy Hartwell
very much to her senses and she dart
ed for her stateroom. The next day
| in honest gratitude she told the cap
tain all about it. The lieutenant was
with his regiment in San Francisco
and was ordered to sail before he ex-
pectcd. He did not have time to carry
out his programme of returning and
placing the ring upon her finger. but
did the best he could TO send it by
mail
That did not suit me at ALL" said
Miss Percy Hartwell, land | was deter
mined that he should put it on him.
self, and that is why / came
She does not remember much about
Hawaii or Honolulu, or any of the
scenes in the mid-Pacific islands, but
when she is asked if she enjoyed her
pleasure trip her reply is:
pleasure? You mean bliss!"
And that is all there is about it
until Lieut.. Edward Ledman gets
back from the Philippines.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-13

at Kankakee. The doctor applied for
a divorce. and would have secured it.
but for the testimony of the detective.
who proved that the plaintiffs neglect
had undermined the woman's reason.
Among the amusing cases which
were brought to n happy termination
by the same detective was that of a
young couple who had TOO much time
and money for their own good. The
man in the comedy was employed in a
bank, the woman was The daughter of
wealthy stock yards man. After the
honeymoon they got just little bit
tired of each other. and 10 give variety
to life of ease both began to answer
personal advertisements in certain
Sunday newspapers. Neither had the
least attention of doing anything
wrong-all they wanted was a little
fun. But playing with fire is a dan
gerous thing. BY and by Mr.. Man
formed the acquaintance of little
widow fond of congenial companion
ship and Mrs. Man became quite
chummy with stranger in the city
who wishes to meet a refined lady un-
der 30. The friendships thus formed
never ripened into intimacy, but both
Mr.. and Mrs. Man began to suspect
each other. and thought the time had
arrived TO collect Testimony" Bright
and early one Monday morning Mr.
Man appeared at the detectives Office
and told his tale OF woe. An hour or
two later Mrs. Man arrived and related
her troubles. The detective, who had
been a schoolmate Of Mrs. Mans father,
concluded TO clear the atmosphere By
acting as the private adviser of both.
He told Mr.. Man to insert an adver-
tisement in the Sunday newspaper
which had caused all the wrangling
soliciting the acquaintance of a pre-
possessing young lady 10 accompany
the advertiser. a young man Of ire
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-13
DAIRY AND LIVE STOCK.

The fat hogs should be put into
the pork barrel, or in bank, before
they eat more value of corn than they
are worth.
Is it your dog, or your neighbours,
that is killing your sheep? If it is
not your dog consult your neighbor
in friendly manner.
The persistent mixer that gives a
fair quantity of medium test and
calves in the fall, is the COW that
makes happy figures on the books.
Keep your eye open for her.
The hogs must be supplied with
some bulky food during the winter.
Clover hay cut early, and secured so
as to save the leaves and heads is the
most desirable for this purpose. This
can be cut fine. and then steamed or
soaked and fed with meal mixed into
a thick slop. Where no special pro-
vision has been made. the clover
leaves can be gathered from the barn
floor where the hay is thrown down.
Farm Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-13
p1TH AND POINT.

After a man has paid the fiddler
he finds that he has danced 10 funer-
al march. Atchison Globe.
Wise is the man who knows what is
best worth knowing and does what is
best worth doing Chicago Daily
News.
II saw a girl look into a mirror to-
day. and ii broke" "The mirror?''
NO; her face 1t broke into smile. :
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Quiller-.'Old Perkins is not himself
any more" Quizzer-"Why, how odd.
And doesn't he really know who he
is?"-Ohio State Journal.
Maud-''I don't think that Angelina
is as cold as they say she is" Mary
Probably not, but l notice that she
has managed TO freeze on 10 Fred for
a long time. Denver News.
Irate husband is leaving home; tear
full wife is attempting to stop him.
Don't touch mel" "0h. ] musti
must!'' she cried. "The ice man will
be here to-morrow.''-St. Louis Re
public.
Yes, the girls claim the family was
once in very good circumstances. But
they suffered a great eome-down sew
eral years ago" How was that? p
"Their father fell out of a balloon. '
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Guest-"What have YOU got ?''
Waiter-"I'ye got liver. calf's brains,
pigs feet Guest-'I don't want a
description of your physical peculiar
tiles. What you have got to eat is
what / want to know. Pinch.
Toozer-"Do you know I'm quite a
believer in the theory that we have
all lived before in some other shape?'
Loozer (who has just paid for the
ninth drink -''Ah, very likely.
Toozer-"Wonder what / was in my
former life?' Loozer Dunno.
Sponge, probably. '-Pick-Me-Up.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-13

proachable character, 10 the Opera"
Then he advised Mrs. Man to use the
columns of the same paper, for the
purpose OF forming the acquaintance
of distinguished-look gentleman
of fine social position" Having baited
the trap. the detective advised the two
Stiles to answer each Others advertise
iments. Both appointed the parlors of
downtown hotel as the meeting
place; and the detective was on hand
to introduce them 10 each other. The
absurdity of the denouement was SUI
perb, and taught two young fools les
son which they have not yet forgotten.
Had they fallen into the hands of an
Inscriptions go-between their esca-
pades would have ended in scandal and
blighted reputation.
To show the meanness to which some
of these private detectives win resort
to make business ii is only necessary
to make mention of a case which was
brought to light during a recent di-
vorce trial Mrs. Jones. a charming
young married woman, who. to use a
colloquial phrase, was completely
wrapped up in her husband, had
brother noted among his companions
as an inveterate gambler and race
course frequenter. Very often this
young chap, like other gamesters of the
amateur kind tried TO force luck, and
after his funds had been exhausted
would apply TO his sister for funds.
One night fortune was decidedly
against him. He had lost his last cent,
and drink had robbed him of his senses.
| At IL o'clock he wrote note to his sis
ter saying that he was in distress and
conjuring her, by all the loTe you owe
me" TO send him S25 by the messenger
entrusted with his letter. The mes
senger, known as hanger-on by all
the players at the resort from which
the note was sent. was a so-called pri-
vate detective. He delivered the mes
sage, and while Mrs. Jones, whose hus-
band happned to be out of town, was
getting the money secured possession
of the letter. Two days later he called
on Mr.. Jones and told him that his
wife was contributing TO the relief of
notorious young gambler who fire.
| quently communicated with her dur
/ ing the husbands absence from the
city Instead of knocking down the
scoundre.. Jones permitted him to pro-
coed and finally read the note which
| the tale bearer had stolen few nights
before. Owing to the intoxicated con-
dition of the sender his handwriting
was not easily recognizable, and car
ried away by unreasonable jealousy
| the husband condemned his wife with
out hearing. The bum detective had
received an honorarium of $50 for be-
traying the plot and was congratulate
ing himself upon his success. When
the case came up for adjudication,
however, he was confronted by Mrs.
Jones, her brother and several wit
nesses and scored most numerically
by the court. Later on he was thrashed
within an inch of his life by Jones, and
after he had recovered from the first
castigation fell into the hands of Mrs.
Jones brother TO receive second drub-
bling. A number of the latter's friends
promised to repeat the dose from time
TO time. and Sherlock concluded to
shake the dust of Chicago from his
feet.
Police officials state that private de-
tectives are responsible for fully so