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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18
Oldest of Church Bell Towers.

The Oldest church bell tower in
America is now in good condition in
Tacoma, Wash. When the first set
Element was made on Commencement
bay, Puget sound, church was built,
but there was no bell tower, so a big
fir tree was selected. The bell was
placed in the top of this tree, lad
der extending from the roof CT the
church to the improyised tower. The
ivy-colored fir still stands, with the
bell in its top. The fir, according to
calculations, must have been a young
tree when Columbus made his first
voyage, and therefore it is the Oldest
bell tower in American. L. World.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18

In the course Of the terrible march of the
Irish fusileers from Dundee to Ladysmith
the men were much fatgued owing to the
rough journey. One man in particular
stumbled along as if walking in his sleep
An officer passed. Sir" said Michael,
"what country is this we're marching over!"
"The Natal tabeland, my man, was the re-
ply. "Bedad, SIR said Michael, Il think
the tables turned upside down and we're
walking over the legs Of it."-London Tit
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18
UNLOADING OF CORN.
Extension Box Which Saves Lots of
Work and Adds to the Cnpac-
ity of the Wagon.

A useful device can be made and at
tached to the back end of wagon box
SO that shoyeling out may be begun at
once upon reaching the crib. 1t will
also add several bushels capacity to the
wagon box. Make sloping floor, a, a
few feet long with cross-pieces on the
lower side at b and c. Let the floor be
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18
RIehteous Indignation.

Mr.. Nurox with blood in his eye)-
Lookee here! ] left an order with you yis-
tidy fur a dozen bottles Of the best Made'ry
wine in yer old shop.
Wine Merchant-Yes, sir, weren't they
delivered?
Say, the stuff you sent me was so stale
the bottles had dust on EN- an inch thick.
You can't work no shop-worn truck of on
me,"-PhiladeIphia Press
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18
Eastern Mashlnrton ANA Northern idaho

Abound in rich agricultural lands, suitable
for diversified farming and fruit raising,
without irrigation. Cheap grazing lands
can be secured, and the largest body of
White pine in the United States is located
III Northern Idaho. In Eastern Washing
ton are found the famous wheat fields of
the Palouse and Big Bend countries The
mining camps of the Occur Alene and
Bitter Root mountains, as we'll as the Ross
land and Republic districts, furnish profit
able markets for all the farmer or fruit
grower can raise. For maps and particu-
lars, write TO c. w. Mott, Gen. Emigration
Agent, Northern Pacific R'y, St. Paul, Mimi
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18

Inc famous Deutschland cost 50 40 900.
displacement 23,2O0 tons; accomS5
I,OSl sFsngers; crew 525. It has Eases es t,In
h AseI : new g record for ocean steamers.
letters Stomach Bitters boI ~ w MOI Hos,
with its fifty years Of cures Of ss record
indigestion and biliousness. II eets - ~
root OF the disease and effects cure a. ~ re
genuine has our Private Revenue S..m ne
over the neck Of the bottle, ue stamp
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18
STATE OF ONO. CRY OF TOLEDO, .

LUCAS COUNTY,
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 catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. ID.
1886. 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 F. 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, 1900-10-18
Elaborate Revenge.

wattene-o Old Bullion fired you from
your job in his banking house, did he {?
What are YOU going to do to get even
with him?"
Foyle d'Agayne-I am going 70 write
10 him on a postal card and tell him
| must not be considered any longer
an aspirant for the hand Of his daugh-
ter.-Chicago Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18
Does Gomez Agree win yon,

IL not, drink Grain-O-made from nure
grains Lady writes THE first time N 80
Grain-O did not like it but after usint, If one
week nothing would induce me to 90 back 70
c g, tnourishes and feeds the system.
fit. II is the streng thening sn6sta,,oa ,s
pure grains: Get package today from vo,1r
grocer; follow directions in making and
you will have delicious and healtbfuI table
beverage for old and young. l5o and 95c
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18
How BnshfuI Eddie Proposed.

Edgar-Miss Edith, I--ah-have
something most important to ask you.
May THAT is
Edith (softly)-What is it, Edgar?
Edgar-May Edith. would you be
willing to have our names printed in
the papers with hyphen between2-
Tit-Rifs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18
Perfectly safe.

Watts-Do you really believe anyone win
ever invent perfectly safe flying machine ?
Potts-Iherear are dozens of EN- now. They
can't get high enough in the air to be in
any danger.-Indlanapolis Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18
KEEPS WHEELS CREASED.
An Automatic oiIer which, Accord
ing to Its Inventor, saves Labor
and Lubricants.

The labor of oiling wagon wheels
arduous, and he who can perform the
task without soiling the hands and
clothes is an exception to the general
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18
Hnre Ynn . Good MIndmIII,

Nofarm is complete without wind power
mill. 1t pumps water, saws wood, grInds
feed, chops fodder and works gladly and
freely every day in the year Attention is
called to the advertisement in another col
umn Of The Aermotor Co, Chicago, ILL.,
Readers are advised to write this great CON
Germ for catalogue and full particulars.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18
He Had a CHECK.

Mamma-May, your father doesn't APP
prove of Mr.. Kraft's attentions to you. He
considers him what he calls "a very smooth
fellow"
twice when. he called he hadn't time to get
shaved Philadelphia Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18

Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound.
If you are troubled with pains,
fainting spells, depression of spirits,
reluctance to go anywhere, headache,
backache, and always tired, please re-
member that there is an absolute
remedy which will relieve you of your
suffering as it did Mrs. Rice. Proof
is monumental that Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound is the
greatest medicine for suffering women.
No other medicine has made the cures
that it has, and no other woman has
helped so many women by direct advice
as has Mrs. Pinkham; her experience
is greater than that of any living per-
son. If you are sick, write and get
her advice her address is Lynn, Mass.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18

''Claribel uses such extravagant lam
guage."
Doesn't she2 1t gives me a thou
sand fits to hear her talk! Indian
apolis journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18

MlnnieT"Carrie says that Fred thinks tbs
world q her lie actually loves her fsuits
s 81 says says; yT ntattle-"And she has so MANY
bestow upon her. Boston Trapser rI HiuS'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18

at Is not possible that 100000 Of
American freemen are unable to eStab-
lish liberty and justice and good gov
eminent in our nex possessions VII
liam Mckinley.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18
Right Up with HIS Game.

81 am striving for the peace Of the
world" said the first willy diplomat.
Which particular piece do you refer to
as the piece?" the other diplomat. who
was Just as willy, inquired Chicago Times
Herald
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18

The girl who turns up her nose AT sight
of broom is always glad enough To sween
down the aisle when she's married .-Phila,
delphia Record
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18

Have you ever experienced the joyful sen.
satlon OF a good appetite? You viii if Won
chew Adams Pepsin Tutti Fruit - = u
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18

,Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infalli.
bic medicine for coughs and colds.-N. ".
Samuel, Ocean Grove, n. j., Feb. II, 1900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18

We refund Zoe for every PACKAGE ~
PUTNAM FADELEss DYES that fails ~ give
satisfaction. Monroe Drug Co. Unionviile
Mo. Sold by all druggists. : --'O'' iiie'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18
Meant Every We,

Oldsalt (grimly) How do Won ~. -.
ing, old mang ~ you IKE yacht
Landlubb (seasick, verv weaklvl-yvbx
/ could die yachting l-Puek e"''s Z" n.y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18

This class of voters is largely the
same as supported Cleveland in 1892,
and indicates to a certainty how the
business men of the city feel toward
continuing the present good times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18

According to the women. II costs a. nah
to get, a girl up to look like sjmple Wild
field flower as TO dress her gorgeously|
Atehison Globe
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18

After a, woman finally decides where h
place her bureau she begins to long for next
house cleaning time, when she can change
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18

Carriers Ink has the endorsement of the
United states government and Of all the
leading railroads. Want any more evidence?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18

A boarding house keeper who buys the
pest butter never gets credit for anything
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18
Uot 80 pubic men to whose active

UOf 80 pubic men TO whose active
aid Mr. bryan testified by inserting
their portraits in his book reviewing
the camp igu Of 1896 on.y II are now ae-
lively supporting the same candidate.
some Of the others are dead, some are
simply silent. while three or four are
openly advocates the reelection Of Ne
Kinlev. The Bryanite picture gallery
calls loudly for reyision.-0maha Bee.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18
Savings In National banks.

No surer proof of the present prog
perity of the people of the United
States can be found than in the in
creasing deposits in the savings, state
and national banks. The latest avail
able data have just been published by
the comptroller of the currency. and
cover only a comparatively small por-
ton of the deposits in the national
banks, but they are sufficient to at
ford an indication of the whole.
The growth in &c cities of the eoun-
try is as follows:
1900 125. oss 491
1896 73q 604. 1896
Increase -Sao9 ao4 70
The prosperity of the people is the
best reason why the election of Presi-
dent Mckinley for another term seems
certain
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18

How My Throat Hurts!-Why don't you
use Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18

The druggist and the dentist deal in differ.
ent kinds of extract.-Golden DAYS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18

When patronizing a Boston hotel don't
forget that culinary symposium" on the
bin Of fare means hash.-Chcago Daily
News
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18
croler.s snare or the spoiIs.

Il am pleased with the outlook in New
York. Things are looking much bet
ter than a month ago. What have said
about Bryan promising Croker a cab
met position has been subtantiated.
know that Bryan has promised to let
Croker distribute the federal patron
age in New York, and If Bryan is elect
ed Croker can put former Senator Muir
phy in Bryan's Cabinet Chairman
M a Hanna.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18
Sad Fate of Aneestors.

81 tell you, golf is going to be the saliva
tion Of the nation. II is going to make ath
letic men and women out Of our puny off
springs and lengthen our days by decades
But our ancestors didn't go in for golf"
"And where are they now! Dead All
dead l"-Boston Journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18
HELP FOR WOMEN

A blind man never sees anything he wants.
Chicago Daily News
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18

the value of having an era of prosperity
among those who eat and wear his
products
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18

There is 10 individual liberty apart from
social responsbiiity.-Ra Horn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. An
druggists refund moneyifitfails to cure. 25c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-18

4 Quick Dessert.
Geta packageof Durham Hasty Jellycon
at your grocer's, dissolve it in pint OF
boiling water and let It cool. The result IS
a delicious and heaithful dessert. The
havors are: lemon, orange. raspberry, straw
berry. peach, Wild cherry and the unaavored
''calfsfootr for wine and coffee Jelly. Al
grocers sell it.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
TONE OF STOCKS
 REMAINS THE SAME There Has Been Little Alteration
 in Character of Market WAS SOME PROFIT TAKING Professional Operators Fell on the Mar. ket With Rush, But Made Scarce ly More Than Momentary Im-
 pression-Upward Tide.
WAS SOME PROFIT TAKING

New York, December H.-There was no alteration in the character of the stock market today. Trading continued on very large scale and the tone was strong. Pos sibly the interest was a trihe less broad than on some previous days of the week. The buying showed a tendency to conges- ton in certain stocks, and the specialized strength of a few stocks was dominant influence in sustaining prices, The eXpecta- tion was rather general that a movement to take pronts would develop during the day.
 The prolonged continuance of the rise and the imminence of a holiday both sug- gested the likelihood of a proft-taking movement. Spectators as a rule as averse to leaving their money tied up in the stock market over prolonged holiday, and loans made today carry over until Wednes- day next.
 The London market this morning showed depression on the eve of the holidays, and this emphasized the impression of yester- days rather sharp movement near the close here. Professional operators, there- fore, fell upon the market at the opening, but they made scarcely more than mo- mentry impression. ~
 the decline, and before the end of the day the tide of prices had turned strongly up- ward again. The existence of short in- terest formed yesterday afternoon had something to do with the reciliency, as the bears were very timid about leaving accounts open over the holidays. The con tinued ease of money, in spite of carrying loans over until Wednesday. and the fa- vorable forecast of the bank statement gave the final fillip to the market and 1t closed animated and strong at about tho top level the late prodt-taking sales being confidently absorbed
 The bond market continued active, but there were some reactions on profit taking. Total sales, par value, $4160,000
 United States Ss, old 4s and 5s declined A per cent and the new As advanced A per cent on the last call.
 New York December I.-Money on call steady at 5Q6 per cent; last loan , per cent Prime mercantile paper 4AQ5 per cent. Sterling exchange steady, with ac- tual business in bankers bills at $4.S43s for demand and $4S012Q4 .SO3s for sixty days. Posted rates $4.S11a and $4.S5h Commer- cial bills A.79A 04 S0A.
 Silver certificates 64@65; bar silver 6SA; Mexican dollars 50
 . Government bonds irregular state bonds inactive, railroad bonds irregular.
 New York Stock Market.
 fBy Private Wire to Murphy 6 Col
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
ON THE RACE TRACK.
At New Orleans.

New Orleans, La, December H.-Weather fine, track heavy. F'leetwing and Midsum- mer were the only winning favorltes. Sum- mary:
 First race, mile, selling-Domadge 99 CNonderly), to and 5 to ?, won; Uhlers 10S (McGinn), 5 to and to 1, seeond Miss Loretta 99 (May), 9 to 1, third. Time, 1:4S1s'
 Second race 6 furlongs-Fleetwing 1O5 CT. Walsh) ? to and out, won; Aga M. 1O5 CWonderly), to 1 and to 5, second; Cogs- well 113 (N1tchelD, F to l, third Time, 1:lS1a t,. teS sN
 Third race, selling, mile and an eighth Phidias 101 (Cochran), to l and to 3, won Indian 100 CMay), to and to 5, sec ond False Lead 106 CIitcheID, to 1, third.
 Fourth race, handicap, one mile-Chorus Boy 102 (May), g to 1 and to l, won; Mo- roni 10S GA. Weber, to and to 3, sec- ond; Glen Lake 1O1 CDale), ' to 2, third. Time, 1:H. is .ssItb,4dak
 Fifth race, seven furlongs, selllng-Emi- gre 101 (Cochran), to l and to 1, won; Reducer 96i2 (May), 9 to ?, second; Judge Magee 103 (Richards). to 1, third. Time, 132h.
 Sixth race, three-quarters of mile, sell ing-NIidsummer 105 (Wilkerson), to 10 and out, won; Dousterswivel 104 (Robertson), ' Ro i and to 1, second; Scrivner 102 (Bo- land), to l. third. Time, 1:13A
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
INTERESTING DAY ! IN COTTON MARKET The Storm Against Shorts Broke
 After Noon PRICES THEN FELL SHARPLY Room Covering Finally Checked the Decline and the Market Again Took
 an Upward Turn-Southern
 Markets Were Firm.
PRICES THEN FELL SHARPLY

New York, December H.-Today's events on the Cotton Exchange were interesting, with developments in connection with the settlement of December short accounts ex- citing at times. There was no indication during the forenoon of any movement to ''squeeZe' December shorts and not until near the middle of the afternoon did the storm break which carried December with a rush to 1925, as against last night $ close of 9.S3. On the opening the market was quiet and firm, with prices unchanged to points higher. Bullish cables from Liverpool and Manchester, together with smaller port and interior receipts than expected, were responsible for the rise and a subsequent further gain of zGl3 points. Profit taking set in, and before the first half hour elapsed prices fell sharply S6Dl0 points. Room covering checked the de- cline.
 Southern information was firm, without indicating special new features.
 It would be difficult matter to deter mine just who started the buying in De- cember, but almost before the pit was aware of it that option was soaring up- ward rapidly, with shorts In a panic. Offer ings appeared to have entirely withdrawn, and not until 10. 9 was reached could hold CTS be induced to sell sufficient cotton to abate the alarm over oversold operators. Talk of 101sc for December before delivery day helped to intensity the excitement. The fact that spot cotton was advanced Ac only increased the belief that there was no help for shorts in the event of holders deciding to squeeze them At the close the market was barely steady, with prices net 22 points higher-to points lower.
 New York, December H.-Cotton dull; middling 10 5-16c, net receipts 1892, gross receipts 5O22, sales 17O stock 5SS93, exports to France 39S.
 Total today: Net receipts 45,217, exports to Great Britain 6071, to France n,195, to the continent 9511, stock 9S657S.
 Consolidated statement: Net receipts 265,- e59, exports to Great Britain 60, 160, France 1952O. to the continent 6S, 495.
 Total since September 1: Net receipts 4, f27,766, exports to Great Britain 1,53O47S, to France 361, ,625, to the continent 1,169,390.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22

day. Spots are quoted firm with sales Of 1900 bales, and 2SO0 bales to arrive. with un- changed quotations The amount brought into sight was 3S5,55S as against 320, i26 last year, a gain of but 65.132 over the past season, proved as light as generally expected, but the weak feature in the statement was the showing of but 36,l9S for the overland movement. It had been expected that the overland would show at least 900 bales, in which event the gen. eral movement would have exceeded eX- pectations. In consquenoe of this feature of the statement operators accepted the showing as rather bearish and the effect resulted in a decline of a few points. The market closed rather quiet, about as yes- terday's and at the lowest for the day
 We observe in the past day or two rather more confidence exhibited by the bear con- tingenb but it is likewise true that the friends of cotton have not abated their confidence in much higher prices during the new year. Related shorts in New York December contracts suffered a severe squeeze, that delivery selling as high as 0.25 at one time during the day. With such a small stock of cotton in that mar ket, say about 14,000 bales the wonder is how a squeeze can be avoided in any month till stocks of cotton of moment are attracted there. Not unlikely till after the holidays dull markets will be the rule, but nothing appears in sight calculated to force any material decline, and it still locks pu chase on weak markets.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
Murphy 6 Nompany,s Stock Letter.

New York, December 21. - The London market was lower with the exception of Denver Illinois Central, Northern Pacific and St Paul. which were slightly higher. Northern Pacific readjustment rumors were unconfrmed. In the street the view pre- vails that fine opportunity to run in the shorts here and at London was taken ad- vantage of. Forty-three railroads for the second week in December show a net in- crease of '. 30 per cent. A fairly good bank statement is expected tomorrow.
 There has been fairly good investment buying during the past week. The market opened irregular but was, however, strong during the first hour. Sugar was the strong feature, advancing over per cent. The Northern Pacific stocks also advanced. The granger list, which has been dull for some time, was exceedingly active and higher today; while the close was irregular in dications point to a higher, market Sales for the day were ,2S6000 shares
 CONEESSES TO MlIRDER
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
Daily Statement.

Galveston-Steady; middlng 7-16c, sales $50, receipts 13,175 stock 267, PIP.
 Mobile-Quiet; middling 3-16c, sales 200, receipts 769, stock 8 166.
 Savannah-Steady; mddling g 5-16c, sales 235, receipts 4S24, stock 136, 412.
 Charleston-Firm; middling 9Ac bid, re- eeipts 1699 stock 2O eos.
 Wilmington-Firm; middling 9%c, receipts 637, stock 12,237.
 Norfolk-Steady: middling 7-t6c, sales 522, receipts 1737. stock 43 129.
 Baltimore-Nominal; middlng 10c, re- ceipts 2467. stock 1865.
 Boston-Dull; middling 10 1-16c, net re- ceipts 702, gross 2069
 Phiadelphia-Fair middling 10 9-16c, re- ceipts $50, stock 6012.
 St. Louis-Steady; middling 9-16c, sales no. receipts 5365, stock Il ,63O
 Memphis-Firm; middling 9-16c, receipts 5147, shipments 2655, sales 2100, stock 14S, ,2S3