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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-17
Preserved the surveyor,s stakes.

There is a humorous side to the for
eign troubles in China, says the Chica-
go Record. The chief engineers of the
railway that is being built through
Shang-tung province by the Germans
complained to a taotoi or local gov
ernor, that the people pulled up and
carried off the stakes that his survey
ors had driven into the ground to guide
the construction gangs in grading the
right-of-way, so that he had been
compelled to do the work over three
or four times. The tatoi promised that
the mischief should stop, and said that
he would give the matter his personal
attention. The surveyors went over
the line again and marked it out care
fully with wooden pegs. When they
came back few weeks later they
found that every one of the markers
for miles had disappeared. The chief
engineer in the heat of his wrath
rushed to the taotoi TO make COM
plant, and the latter, with smile that
was childlike and bland, attempted to
soothe him by saying: THE stakes are
all right, every one of them. had my
men go out and take them all up and
keep them safely until you returned,
and l have got them tied up in bundles
for you"
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pITH AND POINT.

If woman is good cook she owes
the world no apology if she does not
show off well in society. Atchison
Globe
Everybody says he likes people who
say straight out what they think, but
nobody does like them. Washington
Qa) Democrat.
knowledge is power If man
empties his purse into his head nc
one can take it away from him.-Chi-
cago Daily News.
Book Agents. the lady of the
house in?" Cook We're all ladies
here. yez moonkey-faced disili If yez
name the misthress, say so! '-Hariem
Life.
Willie Lightcoat-"I hear that Mr.
Perry married an old flame. Maud
Smith-.'Yes, and now that flame has
to light the fire every morning.
Judge.
"What kind of a man is he" oh
he's the kind of man that's always
coming into your Office when yon are
hurrying out to catch train. -ohlo
State journal.
He-"Ah. my darling, so you viii
really marry me? My love, | would
willingly die for you if" She-"1 es,
Harry. just before you do you'll work
for me just a little. 1t would be aw-
full to be a poor widow, you know"
Philadelphia Press.
In the roar of battle the command
ing general was heard to eXclaim:
Cover that retreat" Herewith, the
press censor, ever alert, fastened
quickly to push the blue pencil
through the articles written by the
war correspondents. = indianapolis
Sun.
"Were you ever crossed in love?"
a. es, once. There was beautiful
girl whose father was rich and she
loved me. ! called her up by tele-
phone to arrange the details of our
elopement. but wires were crossed
that morning and the old gentleman
heard what we said" boston Trav-
eler.
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wax, so that no air or water can get
in. If all goes well, in a short time
the buds on the scions will begin to
swell and grow. In a year or two the
branch will be large enough to bear
apples.
For whip grating, the only tool
needed is jackknife. The method is
practiced for branches about the size
of lead pencil. Make q long slanting
cut across the branch, as shown in the
illustration. Then make another cut
a little more than half way toward
the end of this slanting cut, as illus
trated, then cut the scion in exactly
the same way, holding the tip toward
you in making the cut. Place surface
of scion and stick together, pressing
the tongue of each into the cut of the
other. The barks of the two must
come together on at least one side. The
CRAFTS must be waXed in waxed cloth
made by dipping pieces of the cloth
into the grating wax.-Orange Judd
Farmer.
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CLEARING OUT THE SLUMS.
Doctors Appreciate the Real Gravity
of the Situation in the
Large Cities.

The dangers of city slums are many
and great. Perhaps no class of people
appreciate the real gravity of these
foul ulcers in our modern civilization
so well as the members of the medical
profession, who are thrown into more
or less intimate contact with the less
prosperous masses, says the Philadel-
phia Medical Journal. All the social
and economic relations which affect
the slums need careful study, and any
effort in this direction should be of in
terest to every public-spirited physi-
clan, and certainly every physician
should be public-spirited.
''The City Wilderness" settle
ment study by the residents and assoc
ciates of South End house. formerly
Andover house, Boston, gives the re-
suits of much practical and intelligent
observation and experience with life
among the lower classes of a crowded
section of large city. and is worthy of
careful reading by anyone interested
in these problems, Education. work
and wages, amusements, politics and
religion. all receive their due share of
attention. but the chapter on public
health will. of course, prove of the
greater interest to medical men, for,
though Boston is more fortunate in
having pure water supply and clean
streets than some of her sister cities,
most of the other evils are the same in
all large cities. Among the evils espe-
cially mentioned is the over-crowding
of buildings upon the land and over
crowding of the occupants of these
buildings. lack of yard and clothes
drying space, inadequate sanitary ar
engagements especially waterclosets
and baths-and insufficient street and
park areas.
People who live under such unfavor-
able conditions cannot be expected to
develop and maintain sound bodies,
sound minds, or sound morals; so long
as such unfavorable bygienic condi-
tons prevail il must be expected that
drunkenness, immortality and political
jobbery will flourish, for it is impossi-
BILE to elevate mans intellectual and
moral condition while he lives among
such squalid and unfayorable surround
must be brought about through an IL
Illuminated public sentiment, by the en-
actment of new laws of the city and
state. which shall more thoroughly
safeguard the poor as to their homes"
It is evident that individual effort will
count for little in effecting such re-
forms. Nothing short of strong united
effort on the part of influential men
can count for much in working against
the jobbers who own the overcrowded.
unsanitary tenements, whose greatest
concern is to get the greatest returns
from the least investment. The initia-
tive in such action with regard to inn
provement in matters of public health
might well take its origin in the large
and influential medical organizations
of our large cities
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-17
HIS TREASURE.
An Incident of City Life That Shows
Up a Masculine Failing That
Is Universal.

Vanity seems to spring eternal in the mas
culine breast, and the less it has to feed upon
the more it thrives, apparently.
One day, says the Baltimore News, tramp
of high degree in vagrancy stopped before
the window Of a house at which two young
women were standing. He was tattered and
torn and melancholy looking to such an eX-
tent that he aroused feeling of deep sym
pathy in the hearts of the maidens who
looked down upon him as he stood gazing
intently at some object he held in his hand.
q wonder what he has, said the senti-
mental one of the two, as she peered down
on him; "a lock Of some woman's hair |
shouldn't wonder"
more likely a coin he's found; he looks
pleased" rejoined the practical one, scot
iingly, as she Unanswered for position that
would reveal the object to her
But it was neither, they discovered. 1t
was just bit of looking glass, in which the
man was surveying his features with salts
fed air that told Of his entire contentment
with his very rugged physlognomy.
Which shows, as was said at the beginning
of this story, that vanity springs eternally
in the masculine breast just as curiosity does
in the feminine.
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A PROFITABLE MEETING.
There Were Only Two In the Audi
ence, But Much Good
Came from 1t.

1t casts more in the way of strict
morality to become Metlakhtia In
dian than to become a citizen of the
admitted to the Arcadian band of civil
lied Indians he must pledge himself
not only to obey the powers that be.
but also to keep the Sabbath, to attend
divine service on that day, and, in n
word, to follow the golden rule in all
his dealings with those about him. The
first step in the civilization of these
most happy and prosperous Indians
is a bit of missionary romance, says
Youths Companion.
On a raw night in December, 1856, a
missionary meeting was appointed to
be held in London. us it worth while
10 have the service on such an even
ing?" asked one of those intrusted
with the management. Perhaps not, :
replied the missionary who was to
speak, "but | don't like TO shirk my
work, and as it was announced some
one might come
The meeting was held, although the
night was black as ink and rain fell
heavily. a gentleman passing the
brightly lighted chapel in Covent gar
den, went in to take refuge from the
storm. He composed half the audience
that listened,to a powerful plea in be-
half of the North American Indians in
British Columbia.
"That was labor thrown away
grumbled the Londoner who objected
to holding the meeting.
"Who knows?" replied the mission
airy. "It was Gods work"
That night one-haIf of the audience
which had listened to the appeal was
sleepless. The gentleman who had
dropped in by accident had never be-
fore heard the story of the horrors of
heathenism. He could not rest. With
in a month he had sold out HIS business
and was on his way to engage in mis-
sion work among the British Column
bian Indians under the auspices of the
Church Missionary Society.
Thirty-five years later we find that
London business man surrounded by
his children. as he loves to call them.
the center and head of the model mis-
sion station of the northwest coast.
He is known as William Duncan, mis-
sionary to the Metlakahtla Indians.
OF these Indians Mr. j. Wallice, of
Metlakahtla, Alaska. says: They are
the farthest advanced in civilization of
all the Alaskan Indians, having re-
nounced all heather rites about IS
years ago. Like the Pilgrim Fathers
they left their homes in old MetIakaht-
la in order to be able to worship God
after the dictates of their own con-
science. Their religion cost them
something for they sacrificed property
Of the value of $500 to make the
move"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-17
How to select Flower Pots.

Choose the common flower pots for
flowers. selecting those which are
light colored rather than those which
are brick red; tie former are soft baked
and are more porous; in these the
plants thrive better Discard all
glazed china. glass or fancy painted
pots; they are not porous and the
plants seldom thrive n them. There
is nothing neater than the common
earthen pot. if kept c.ean. II, how
ever. something more ornamental is
desired. choose some of the fancy pots
and let them be large enough TO set
the common pots inside.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-17
Curtain Thenfer.

The first playhouse to adopt the use
of a stage curtain was located in Lon.
don, England. in the fourteenth and
fifteenth centuries. 1t was from this
circumstance that il received its name
After it had outlived its theatrical use
fulness it was used for prize fighting
purposes. In 167S an author spoke of
it as a kind of nursery or obscure
playhouse called the Greene Curtain.
situated in the suburbs toward Shore
ditch"
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step. We know pretty well what we
have to expect in this life, but there
is no reason for believing that we
shall improve our condition by seek
ing uncalled: or that our
minds will be in a happier condition
without earthly bodies in which to re-
side until the proper time arrives for
leaving them. EDWARD JULIAN.
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AM Emnrers Fond of cnricnfnre..

languages. and riding. painting. row.
ing, sketching. swimming and tennis
are among her reereations. But one
of her favorite amusements is in draw
ing caricatures Freed from the fear
of the censor. she INDUCES with her
pen and pencil in a way which makes
even Russian ministers trembie. draw
ing them in caricature. which would
mean death or Siberia to any other
artist-N Y. Sun
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Proposed Alliance with England

If the United States and England should
formanalliance, the combined strength would
be so great that there would he little chance
for enemies to overcome us. In a like man
ner. when men and women keep up their
bodily strength with Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, there is little chance Of attacks from
disease. The old time remedy enriehes the
blood, builds up the muscles, steadies the
nerves and increases the appetite. Try it.
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at was very severe shock. said
the lady who had inst returned from
California. 1T woke me up from q
sound sleep and Jared the house so
that my very teeth ratified together"
Ratified in the fumbier. | suppose -
said the sympathetic listener. Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
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SEE TO THE WALLS.
A Danger in SchOOIrOoms and How to
Prevent IT.

Owing to the gathering of so many diff
ferent classes of persons therein, the in
terror walls of churches, schoolhouses, hos
pitfalls, etc, are apt to become repositories Of
disease germs unless preventive measures
are taken These walls should always b.
coated with a clean and pure cement, suci
as Alabastine, which is dsinfectant in 1T
nature and more convenient to renew anf
retint than anv other wall coating. The frs
cost is no greater than for inferior work
while renewals are rcore easily and cheaply
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EriennIx AdXice

Softleigh-W WEAKLY. + aw-haye no
ton to aw- blow me bwains out,
doncher know.
Miss Cutting Indeed. Well. in case
you do. | advise you not to say any
thing about il afterward. and no one
willever know the difference-C Chicago
Evening News.
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what do ron think. senator. asked
the reporter. "of the proposition to
elect the members Of the upper house
OF congress By direct vote IT the peo-
ple9a
II look upon IL. responded Senator
Lotsmun. severely, '.as simply another
assault Of the cheap demagogues upon
the er money power Chicago
Tribune.
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I7nxveIcomc Friendship.

az want to say TO YOU roared the red
faced passenger, that am friend to the
Beers, all the time"
'WeH." said the slim passenger, who was
in a corner Of the car, where he couldn t
escape, Il hadn't thought much about IT,
but if you are with them ! am sorry Tor
them myself. "-IDdianapolis Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-17
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn ?

Shake into your shoes, Aliens FOot-Ease,
a powder for the feet Itmakes tight or New
Shoes Feel Easy Cures COrns, Itching
Swollen, Hot, Gallons, Sore and Sweating
Feet All Druggists and Shoe Stores sell
it. 25c. Sample sent FREE Address
Allen B. Olmsted, lie Roy, n, Y.
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Il want some very small cards en-
graved," said fashionably attired
woman in Chestnut street station
er's establishment. says the Philadal-
phia Record Yes, madam said the
attendant: ''about this size?' indicat~
ing sample card. NO, no" replies
the woman, "mucl, smaller than that.
| want them about the size of the
baby cards that mothers used to send
out several seasons ago when a new
baby was born" She finally selected
the size she wanted, and the attend
ant asked what name was TO be used.
"Fido smith, was the reply. And
in addition TO the address | want
"Wednesday engraved on the opposite
corner did you say Fido?" asked
the young man. ''Yes." said the wom-
an; .'Fido Smith. You see, the cards
are for my little dog. | don't know
whether YOU know il or not. but itf
quite the proper thing now for wom-
en- who have dogs 10 take them cali
ing upon other women Who have dogs,
and. OF course. YOU couldn't 70 that
without leaving me cards Wednesday
is my at home day. and Fido receives
all his little dog friends with me on
that day. Now you know all about it"
philosophical Lover.
Tom So she sent back Your ring2
-. f,,..,..,.-.s.tl,a rr,ff 47pfssE 49,
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Nj Too WELL Dome.

Pepprey-No, / won't have anything moro
for YOU. Your work last week displeased me
very much.
Laundryman-What's the matter; wasn't
it well done?
rare. PHILADELPHIA Record.
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snn,e pcnnIes VA

Marmaduke Jones Courtney Smith
acts as If he were the whole thing.
WiIloughby Brewn The whole
thfnr2 He acts as Il he'were the whole
thing and half Of something else
Puclk.
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''Have you had vacation this summer,
Mr.. Cavil?' asked Tenspot.
"Wel, my wife took me TO the cemetery
once to see the grave Of her first husband. -
Indne
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Beauty marred by a bad complexion may
be restored by Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whsker Dye, so cents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-17

1t is not considered good form for a red
haired girl to ride a white bicycle This is
important and should be remembered
Danyille Commercial
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It requires no experience TO dye with
PUTNAM FADELEss DYES Simply boiling
your goods in the dye is all that's necessary.
Sold by all druggists.
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Halls Family Pills are the best

Hyssop-"Does your wife make any fuss
when YOU bring home one of your friends
TO dinner without giving her previous no.
tiee?" BirdeB-"0h, no, she never makes
any fuss until after my friend has gone -
Boston Transcript.
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THE HEALTH OF YOUNG WOMEN

1t doesn't make bill any smaller to file it
away.-Philadelphia Record.
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STATE OF ONO, CRY OF TOLEDO, :.

AaSNAS COtNI1t
Frank j Cheney makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm Of H. j. Cheney
q Co, doing business in the city Of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said
itrm will pay the sum of One Hundred Dol
lars for each and every case of catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Hall S Catarrh
Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December. A. ID.
1856. A. w. GLEASON,
Seal Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
faces Of the system. Send for testimonials.
free. T. j. CHENEY & co, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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/ do not believe Piso's Cure for Consump.
ton has an equal for coughs and colds
John +. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb.
Is, 1900
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In every family youil find an old man
trying 10 quit smoking, and young one try
ing to searn.-Atchison Globe.
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TO Cure n Cold in one Day

The only reason some persons pay their
debts is so that they will feel free to borrow
again.-N. Y Press.
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Most Of the good jokes are old ones if YOU
only knew Washington (la.) Democrat.
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Carriers Ink Is the best Ink

It's funny that a fellow isn't in the swim"
when society throws him overheard Phil
adelphia Record.
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Be polite to some people, and they will at
once become disagreeabie and impudent.-
Atehison Globe.
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The shrIners at Washington.

On MAJ 10Th, Goth and 2lst the Big Foura and
G. & o. will sell round trip excursion tickets
10 Washington at one fare for round trip
For maps, rates. etc.. address J. &. Tucker,
6. n. A, 234 Clark St, Chicago.
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Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money ifitfails to cure 2oc.
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Two of Them Helped by Mrs. PinISham
Read their Letters.


Read their Letters.
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-I am sixteen
years old and am troubled with my
monthly sickness. 1t is very irregular,
occurring only once in two or three
months, and also very painful. also
suffer with cramps and once in while
pain strikes me in the heart and have
drowsy headaches. Ifthere is anything
you can do for me, win gladly follow
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All liars are not horse jockeys.-Chicago
Democrat.
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made, but no dearer than the poorest. Has
the largest sale OF any ink in the world
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Nervous and Dizzy

DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM II wish to
express my thanks to you for the great
benefit l have received from the rise of
Lydia L. Pinllham's Vegetable Com
pound. suffered constantly FROM ter
rible sideache, had chills, was nervous
and dizzy. had tried different kinds
of medicine but they all failed entirely.
After taking three bottles of Vegetable
Compound and three of Blood Purifier
ANAL right. Icannot thank You enough
for what your remedies have done for
me. Miss MATILDA JENSEN, Box Is,
Ogdensburg, Wis, June 10, 1899.
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pound and Blood Purifier. l am now
regular every month and suffer no pain.
Your medicine is the best that any suf-
fering girl can take. MISS MARY
COMES. Aptos. Cal, July 6, 1899.
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q pbiIosophicnI Lover.

Tom So she sent back your ringss
lin tacross the golf inks Yes. (
can buy wheel now. Judge
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your auVlce.
- Miss MARY
CONES, Aptos,
Cal, July 81,
1898.
3" DEAR Mrs.
PINKHAM:
After receiv-
ing your letter
l began the
use of your rem
dies, taking bot
Lydia E. Pr
hams Vepetabl.