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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

and haven't got them all, either. THE
teams coming from Brown & Taylor's
to bring The resi-
why said Della, why ti.ought
he was poori He said: 4 few little
things 10 please the children Where
shall we put them all? / know, here
! in the parlor, and oh, Robert, bring
the tree in there, and Wei hang up
esergreens, and nobody'll mind If
there isn't any furniture; they'll be
looking at the tree"
At seven o'clock that Christmas
evening the parlor door was opened and
the Auberts. with mingled feelings of
self-denial and expectancy, were mar
sha,ed in.
There are presents!" they gasped.
Where were Roberts angel and the egg
shells? There are candles. And can
dyi And stars! And shining balls!"
And from awe-struck surprise they
mounted by rapid strides into ecstasy.
and from gasping took to shouting.
There We're dolls and dishes and a
rocking-horse. There was paste
board village and Noah's ark and a
box of blocks. In bewildered surprise
Robert saw paint-box and parcel of
drawing paper labeled Robert" Della
fairly turned pale at finding that a
small package for her contained a lit
| tie silver watch and chatelaine. Henri
was speeches. over an order for BIZ
cycle.
what does this mean?" demanded
Jean ALBERT, sternly.
ut means" said Pierre Demarest,
standing before him, that | not a
poor man. My brothers make one big
mistake. They think me come to live
on them-I buy them out if like! They
turn cd, poor -brother-many
J years gone--eut into the street. They
not get any of my money! But frien'
oil frien's boys-ol' frien' Aubert's
boys, who know me not, they think OF
their father, pity poor old mankind
| TO me, take me in, make zee at home.
| pay them back! An you, that was
frien' Aubert's little boy, you glad to
see me, too. ! come to try you! You
many chil'ren-good chirren, little
house, work hard to pay for it. You
! give me what you got, you make me
feel at home. hear the little chil'ren
| whisper bout their Christmas. They
not look cross at me and wish me GO
away. | see what Robert draw-ol
Santa Claus that look like me an
what he bring him. 1 hear the chil'ren
say this house their Christmas pres
ent. l give it to them! You say the
mortgage thousand dollars. l give
you $4,000. l give you brothers same,
Because you kind to me. | stranger
and you took me inl" and into Jeans
astonished hand Pierre thrust a
! check for that amazing sum.
Sand now go away" said the old
fellow; tonight, right now. l stay
two weeks. fin my frien's. They
know me when l come again-remem-
Der OF Pierre! You pay your mort
gage. Be happy"
And in spite of their remonstrances,
as if he would not burden them with
| having to express their gratitude or
did not care to see them try, he then
and there, before that wonderful
evening was half over, girded on the
old coat, seized his faded bag and
trudged off manfully in the moon
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

The larger the crop per acre the low
er the cost and the greater the profit.
1t has been shown that, including labor.
interest on capital, wear of imple-
nents. etc, crop of IS bushels of wheat
per acre costs about as cents per bushel.
With the same labor crop of 80 bus
els will cost 81 cents per bushel. There
may be no profit at all on Is bushels.
while 30 bushels per acre may give a
fair profit, much, however, depending
on the market prices, the farm and dis
tance from market.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
PoInt. al IdeaI sheep.

To make our sheep as ideal as posi-.
bic. il is necessary that. in conjunc-
ton with the close study of breed
quality, we must adhere TO our mean.
ing Of breed type. 1t is not only nee
essary to select a certain breed be
cause ii has reputation for some de-
sirable Characteristic. but we must see
to it that the breed type is clearly
shown. When the sheep shows the
type of the breed which Il represents
then il is the best guarantee for pre-
potency in breeding. This is char
seteristic Of our ideal sheep.-Farm
ers' Review.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
CORN SMUT DESCRIBED.
Little Evidence Is at Hand 10 Prove
That Ii Is Injurious or Dam
gerous TO stock.

Prof. Plumb, in his work on Corn
Culture. says: Smut. as seen by the
farmer, is either a distorted, greenish-
white piece of vegetable tissue, or a
mass of black greasy powder, which
generally appears breaking out from
an ear of corn or from the leaf or
stalk when green or sncculent. The
source is simple. tubular, minute
plant, too small to be seen by the maxi
ed eye. 1t grows in the tissues Of the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
A MEAN MAN.

GiIson-I understand that Gilchrist's
wife has left him.
willets-Is that so? What was the
trouble?
Gilson-She asked him what he was
going to give her for Christmas pres
emit.
Willets-Yes?
Gilson-He said he had decided to let
her get her teeth fxed.-N. Y. Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
THE ROPE ADJUSTED.

through the halter ring (e) and tie
In front o; chest (c) to the rope that
has been passed under the tail and
around the body. Allow the horse
the usual length of rope so that when
he attempts to pull at the halter he
will get jerk under the tail at the
same time. This is sure to cure the
worst halter puller+Lewis Olsen, in
Farm ald Home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
CURES EVERY TIME.
Proper Adjustment of Rope Is Suf-
fcient to Break Even the Worst
of Halter PuIIers.

Put half-inch rope eight feet
long under horses tail as at a, pass
across back behind shoulders (b) to
prevent falling down; draw tight and
tie in front of chest as at C. Use
long, strong halter rope, pass it
through a post or stall ring, but do
not tie it. Then pass the rope back
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

"Jedge," said Mr. Zeke Darkleigh, az
wants to hab dishyere Gabe Snowflake
arrested. He done sol me er kaig er beer,
en- day amt muffin in the kaig but rain
watch"
"All right, replied the judge, you want
to swear out warrant charging him with
obtaining money under false pretenses. :
mo, sub. want dat niggah sent up TO
'tanin money undeh false contentses.
OATS what. ledge. Baltimore American
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
TOUR OF ALL MEXICO

in Pullman's finest Compartment Drawing
Room, Library, Observation and Dining
Cars-all Vestibuled-with the celebrated
Open Top Car "Chililitli' for Observation in
the Mountains and Canons and Dining Car
in the Tropics.
A delightful trip of SO days with Three
Mexico and Visit to the Ruined Cities.
All exclusive features of these itineraries
of leisurely travel and long stops-The Spe
cial Train starts Tuesday, January %, from
Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
A Stolen Mach

The famous composer sat in The or,h.s.-.
chair and listened to the comic opers s" ~ bis
rival; As the chorus reared out swinging NJ.
musicians eyes. "Ah." he s,;d .ns l, gre az
would not have believed IT bnt h. Ia saals,
march on me-. To those fsm;Iiar. SS sIoi h;l
works, the truth Of this remark o,1d IN Inns ms
been apparent. Princeton Tiger 'u'u H"Se
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
Our nations w..,n

Cod and sIIvsI are poured nLn.s...,..
into the lap Of the nation III abundantly
rial wealth and strength IS IS r oaS cur mate
the most useful Of an metals s'il ih.t m IRON,
wealth Of human IAN being les i II as n.f the
stomach u you nave 9yerworked YOURS rs. ~.
81 II IS d;sa m; Iry Hostetters stomach
improve the appetite and cnre .o q9Ss bowels,
dyspepsia, biiiousness, liver sn CoSss PATTON,
Nt~ASg QASH
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
A Great Drive.

There was a loud kissing noise. The
heavens were brilliantly lighted. The
man with the crimson coat and the long
leather bag stopped and looked upward.
He saw what seemed to be ball Of FIRE
coming directly toward him, leaving
long. red streak behind it. Before he
could move out of his tracks he heard the
object strike the earth few feet away, and
after a short search he found grayish ball,
perhaps II inches in diameter. He stood
for moment gazing thoughtfully down at
it, Then he raised his hat, scratched his
head solemnly and said: Holy st. An
drew! What drive that was!"-Bangor
Nnrt.S
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
Cntarrh Cannot BE Crr.a

with Local Applications, as thew c,rrot
reach the seat Of the disease C3t,rr Jn = =
blood or constitutional disease. and in or 4
to cure it you must take internal remedies
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internaiIy and
acts directly on the blood and mucons s rae
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a ouack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one N tba
best physicians in this country for wears RS
and is a regular prescription. Ii is composed
the best blood purifiers, acting directly on
the mucous surfaces. The perfect com.
bination of the two ingredients is what pro.
duces such wonderful results in curing "a.
tarrh. Send for testimonials. free,
+. j. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo. O.
Sold by all druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
al Loo About Ahrnh,

A schoolboy was asked at an examination
to give an account Of the patriarrb A aisUn
ham. He wrote: 'He was Tic father o e T T I'd
and had two wives. One was called Isb,r az .
and the other Hagar. He kept one At b ON %
and he turned the other into The Sesert.
time ard : pillar Of fire by night. - 'on Gda
Jewish World.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

No matter what ais you, headache to
cancer, you will never get well until YOUR
bowels are put right. Cascarets help nature,
cure you without grippe or pain, produce
easy natural movements, cost you just 10
cents to start getting your health back.
Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the genuine. put
up in metal boxes, every tablet has c. G. c..
stamped on it. Beware Of limitations.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
IECkVIS hHOItENt MI TX
where.

These select limited parties will be under
the special escort and management of The
American Tourist Association. Reau Camp
bell, General Manager, 1923 Marquette
Building, Chicago.
Itineraries, Maps and Tickets can be had
on application to Agents of the Chicago,
Milwaukee & St. Paul R'y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
Horrible Fate.

Mrs. MarTyat-We're thinking of naming
the baby Mary, after Johns mother.
Mrs. Newitt-Ol horrorsi That would be
awful.
"Why, what do you mean?
"Graciousl She'll be Named for life. -
Philadelphia Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

EBWHI makes clothing Water and Fire
Proof, don't harm the finest fabric, indis-
pensable to every family. One package suf-
ficient for small family sent upon receipt
of price, 81. Particulars for &c stamp. kemoo
Mfg. Co., Box 49S, Cincinnati, Ohio.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
Tour of Puerto Rico.

Special Pullman Cars leave Chicago Thurs
day, January II, and Thursday, February IA,
at $3.50 a. m, connecting with the splendid
new steamships Ponce and San Juan sailing
from New York the second day following
Individual Tickets sold for other sailing
dates, alternate Saturdays.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

This question arises every day. Tetusan
swer it to-day. Try Jell.O 3sli lteI US an,
healthful. Prepared in two m i,,Uioas ana Na
boilingl no baking! add boiling , ,gats. 20
set to cool. Flayors:-Lemon, Orange ei Rs snr
berry, Strawberry. At your groc 1sT, I'D az
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

Tigg-There's one good thing about these
college yells.
Wigg-What is it?
they are yelling. Baltimore American.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
One Might suppose So.

Mrs. Brown-Izaak Walton must have
been a peculiar person.
Brown-WhyP
"Weli, you'd think he'd know how to spell
his first namel"-Puck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
Very Cordinl.

The Guest-There is something very cor
dial in your husband.
The Hostess-Yes several pousse cafes,
guess He came home with a pocketful OF
cloves.-Chicago Daily News
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
The Worms Turning.

Mrs Henpeck What do you think Of Civ
ing me for Christmas present?
Mr.. Henpeek-I think very well of it, but
to whom! / haven't an enemy on EARTH
Philadelphia Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
Explained.

Piper-Say. Muggsy, watts statu quo,
anyhow?
Muggsy--Why, dats when you've got de
jay down an are sittin' on him.-PhIadel-
phia North American
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

The saying that bird on the hat is worth
two in the bush is no joke; that is, sup
posing a bird on the hat to be worth any
thing near what it costs.-Detroit journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

via Katy Flyer (M X. & I. Ry.) every Tues
day at S:l6 p. m. fer San Antonio. Les An
geles and San Francisco.
Weekly Excursion Sleepers leave Kansas
City via the NJ. X. & T. Ry. every Saturday
at 9:O5 p. m. for San Antonio, Los Angeles
and San Francisco.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

husband don't see why you have
accounts ia so many dry goods stores
wife -Pseanse. my dear, II makes
the bills 30 much smaller Harpers
Bazaar.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
To Cure a Cold in one Day

A great bar to education is the habit that
ignorant people have of getting angry when
they cannot understand-TownT Topics.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

Each package OF PUTNAM FADELEss DYES
colors either Silk, Wool or Cotton perfectly.
Sold by all druggists.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

There are two reasons why some people
do not mind their own business. One is they
haven't any business, and the other IS they
haven't any mind.-London Tit-Brts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

As general rule the more a man leaves
behind him in this world the less he has to
commence the next one with.-Ally Sloper.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
An Unjust Charge.

penelope is so abominabiy mannish."
"Mannishl l wish you could see her
carve."-Denver Times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
JeII-O. The NEW Dessert.

When one woman out Of hundred has
nothing to say the other SO are asking what
is the matter with her.-Chieago Daily News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years ago.-Mrs. Thos.
Robbins, Maple Street, Norwich, N. y,
Feb IL, 1900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

1t is always a safe rule when a dogs bark
is worse than his bite, to fight shy of his
bark-Chicago journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

The frown of a true friend is better than
the smile of a cunning enemy.-Chlcago
Journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

He that lies down with dogs will get up
with feas.-Dansh Proverb.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

He who would make fool Of himself viii
find many to help him.-Danish Proverb.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

pleases all the family Four favors:-Lem.
on. Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry At
your grocers. 10 cts. Try it to-day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

To prevent colds, to cure colds, is to cheat
catarrh out Of its victims. Pe-ru-na not only
cures catarrh, but prevents. Every house
hold should be supplied with this great rem
edy for coughs, colds. and so forth.
1t VIII be noticed that the Governor says
he has not had occasion to use Pe-ru-na for
other ailments. The reason for this is, most
other ailments begin with cold. Using Pc
ru-na to promptly cure colds, he protects
his family against other ailments. This is
exactly what every other family in the
United States should DO Keep Pe-ru-na in
the house. Use it for coughs, colds, Ia
grippe, and other climatic affections of win
ter, and there viii be no other ailments in
the house. Such families should provide
themselves with a copy of DIR. Hartman's
free book, entitled winter Catarrh." Ad-
dress DR.. Hartman. Columbus. Ohio.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
nritIsh Iinen.

Great Britain makes 100000
yards OF linen a year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

Don't drink too much water when cycling.
Adams Tutti Frutti is an excellent substi-
tute.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money ifitfails to cure. 25c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
STATE or OREGON,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
SALEM, May 9, 1898.

The Pe-ru-na Medicine Co., Columbus, o.:
Dear Sirs:-I have had occasion to use
your Pe-ru-na medicine in my family for
colds, and it proved to be an excellent rem.
edy. ! have not had occasion to use it for
other ailments.
Yours very truly, W. NJ Lord.
Any man who wishes perfect health must
be entirely free from catarrh. Catarrh is
well-nigh universal; almost omnipresent.
Pe-ru-na is the only absolute safeguard
known. A cold is the beginning Of catarrh.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
LOSS OF MEMORY

All worthless people are not lazy.-Atehi-
son Globe.
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-11-12
AMERICAN COMPETITION.
What a Briton Saw 1t the Paris Fair
in the Mechanical Section.

London Chronicle Paris CORE spondence'
The whole group Of small machine too.s
and minor mechanical appliances has
been lett 70 The last. The American OK
hibit n Paris is mcumparably finer than
the British, and even there their great
superiority In the very smal! tools is not
fully brought out. IL IS useless 10 urge
that Great Britain Is poorly represented
for il would be difficult to find the ma
tcrials In England 20 make good show
There are at least four firms in America
making a specially of small accurate
measuring appliances. and so far as We
know there Is not one In England making
them systematically at all. Instances OK
the beauty OF American light tools and
appliances could be multiplied without
limit. and will occur TO every one who
pays attention to such things.
But outside considerations OF their
technica! cxcellCu1e. the sale OF ATnerl-
can too.s is assisted by the ease witn
which they are obtained and their uni
form manufacturers have produced at
one time or another good examples OF all
the tools here exhibited. and that they
are prepared TO make them more or less
quickly according 70 the pressure OF their
current work. American firms. on the
other hand. who advertise certain class
of tools can generally supply them from
stock and every salesman knows the
advantage Of being able to offer his goods
for inspection or for immediate delivery,
especially when their finish and appear
ance is such as 70 tempt the purchaser.
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-11-12
AMERICAN CITIZENS PLANT.
Dr.. McAuley Alleges he Was Badly
Treated by Portuguese.

Paris. November 1o.-Dr. II. L. McAu-
ley, OF Chicago VINO has arrived IN this
city from the Tralsv2al. says that he in
tends 10 present q claim for 10000 dam
ages against the Portusue - government
for Imprisonment at LourenZ0 Marques as
soon rs he can lay his ease before the
state department ct Washington.
Dr. McAuIey j. very much iucensed at
the treatment which he declares Amcri-
cans received at LoureHzo Marques, being
singled out fog arrest ampns ali the rctu-
gees. lie himself. he adds, was thrown
into prison FOR SIX days. finally being
shipped of TO Europe VIA Trieste, without
a charge being made against him or be-
ing placed on trial. All his surgical IN
struments and personal effects, 70 the
value OF 500. disappeared during his in
generation. The authorities. Or. McAu-
ley further asserts. refused TO permit him
10 communicate with tEe United States
minister a. Lisbon.
Or. 1IcAuley scouts the idea that the
Beers are beaten ana says there als
many SURPRISES vet IN store Tor the BRIT
ism in South Africa. lie VIII san l0r
home next week.
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-11-12
HANNA TALKED OF FOR 1904.

Cleveland. O., November 7.--Speaker
Henderson. Of the national house ol
representatives was entertained at dinner
at the Union Club by about twenty promi-
nent republicans of Cleveland on the
evening Of October Slst. when he delivered
a campaign speech I'm this city. He
greatly surprised some of his hosts dur
Ing the table talk ny telling them that
Senator Hanna's campaign tour or the
sarthwest had so stirred up that section
OF the country tina: the senator was being
talked about there as a presidential pos
sibility four years hence.
Senator Hanna was asked today wheth-
er he had heard of any such sentiment IN
the northwest.
Yes" he answered. 81 have heard
rumors to that effect. At some or the
meetings 1 addressed I'm the northwest
cries were raised about the next pfes1-
dent. which I could not helc hearing.
There has been some talk OF the charac-
ter You mehkon-
But l don't want 20 be the next presi-
dent after Mr.. Mckinley. won't have
anything 10 do with il. l have had
enough Of politics and public life TO suit
any one
Senator Hanna starts tomorrow night
fer New York tn dispose Ct unfinished
c.:rnraiSn business. lie will return home
Monday and remain until December lst'
when Re will so 40 WASHINGTON for the
rest of the winter and the session of con-
gress.
Senator EIannd tcdav received about 800
:elegrams of ccngratulation upon the
election from prominent men in all parts
of ;he country.
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-11-12
VERY LARGE WILDCAT KILLED.
Hunters Thrilling Experience Near
Adairsville.

Adairsvilie. Ca, November 9.--(Special.l
Some nights ago while Mr.. Sam Gentry
was out coon hunting his dogs freed lie
cut the tree down. but the animal
jumped 10 a nearby tree as the one he
was in was falling. This was repeated
several times until it was finally located
In a tree that could not be cut, owing TO
its being near the railroad ana would
have fallen across the telegraph wires.
He was not 10 be outdone, SO he made
haste to climb the tree.
After punching the animal for some
time Il leaped TO the ground and was
seized by the dogs. a terrific fight en-
sued The dogs finally triumphant. stood
over the dead body of n large wild cat
1t was the size of dog. Its presence had
not been suspected in the neighborhod
and Il likely had just come into the COM
munity from the nearby hills.