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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-09-26
No Ground for HcSitancy.

Frette-Do you know, it's got so with me
now that when start out in the morning
to go down to business | have to stop at the
corner to study which route will be the least
apt to confront me with a creditor.
Callous- Thank goodness. | am no longer
victim of any such sensation as that
what You surely don't mean to say
by that you don't owe anyone"
Far from it. | simply mean that there is
no direction l can take that will insure any
such exemption, and as a consequence it
doesn't pay to hesitate. Boston Courier.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-09-26
From Mutton to Money.

There is, or rather was, years ago in this
city, a gentleman who did a thriving bust
ness IN mutton in the market district, and
was well known to hundreds OF people as /
bright and original sort OF man. Another
man, who had not seen him for nearly %
years, met him a short time ago, and after
inquiries as to his health asked if he was
IN the same business.
Oh, no, was the reply. "I'm presiding
The man who was inquiring about him was
really phased by this answer, and remarked
that he presumed it was his ignorance, but
he must admit he derived no idea of his
business from the statement that the for
mer market man twas presiding"
Why" he replied, Il mean that l am a
preSldent--president of a bank in Cam,
bridge. Boston Record.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-09-26
A BALD NEwsrApI MAN.
Getting n New Crop of Hair, and Has
No More Dnndrufi.

Daniel Searles. the veteran journalist and
publcist of Butte. Jan 10, 1900, the Colonel
writes 81 used a couple of bottles OF New
bros Herpicide with marvellous results. The
dandruff disappeared; new crop OF hair
has taken root, and the bald spot is rapidly
being covered" Herpieide is the only hair
preparation that kills the dandrutf germ
that digs up the scalp in scales as it bur
rows its way to the root of the hair, where
it destroys the vitality of the hair, causing
the hair to fall out. Kill the dandruif germ,
with Herpieide.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-09-26
Feminine Finnncierir~

He-You owe me ten kissesl Pay up!
She-Explain, sir!
Il won 'emi You know very well wa
gered a dozen gloves against ten kisses and
won I"
She-0h! but kisses, you know
lie firmly Kisses should be paid Just
as rehgiously as any other debt.
she (thoughtfully)--Just the same as a
yes"
COR a cheek?"
''Yes."
''0r-or a-draft?"
Certainly"
Then, you poor fellow, I'll give you a
He never smiled again. San Francisco
Bulletin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-09-26
A GREAT COUNTRY

The eyes OF all America are turned to-
ward North Dakota's magnificent crops,
,ust harvested. over s000O,000 bushels OF
wheat and 100000 bushels Of fax, good
,orn and abundant grasses. Thousands
Of farmers raised ID to is bushels OF fax
Der acre on new breaking. now bringing
them S1.25 a bushel. Think OF your get
ing free government land and realizing
s25 per acre for the first breakingl
There is plenty of good government land
eft, but 1t is being taken up fast. Also
excellent chances to go into any business
in new towns on the 800" Line. II you
want free land, or are looking for good
business locations, write ID. w. Casseday.
Land Agent, 800" Line. Minneapolis, Mimi
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-09-26

The best of farm lands can be obtained
now in Marinette County, Wisconsin. on the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway, al
a low price and on very favorable terms
Wisconsin is noted for its fine crops, excel
lent markets and healthful climate. Why
rent farm when you can buy one much
cheaper than you can rent and in few years
it will be your own property For particu.
lars address f. A. Miller, General Passenger
Agent, Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail
way, Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-09-26

The head waiter at the Cliff house, Mani
tou, was given a smoker the other night and
a fine gold watch. The distinguished Official
responded appropriately and with dignity to
the presentation speech. He then lifted his
hand in token that the audience was at an
end. His guests departed and the great
man was alone-Denver Post
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-09-26
The typewriter Invention,

A statistieian has proved that the inven
ton of the typewriter has given employ
ment to 100000 people, but he fails to state
how many cases of weak stomaehs and dys
pepsIa it has Induced All people of seden,
tary occupation need Hostetter's Stomach
Bltters 1t is a wonderful medicine and
helps nature bear the strain which ensues
from confinement. 1t also cures dyspepsia
indigestion, constipation and flatulency Be
sure to try it and you viii not be disap
NRoiutnI =
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-09-26
7 on Can Get Aliens Foot-Ease FREE.

Write to-day to Allen S. Olmsted, LIE
Roy, N. r., for FREE sample Of Aliens
Foot-Ease, a powder. 1t cures sweating,
damp, swollen, aching feet. Makes new or
tight shoes easy. Always use it to Break in
stores; 25c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-09-26
BacterIn. Not SIN.

New doctrines in bacteriology seem ia
be sapping the simple faith which has hith-
erto been the Characteristic of our Sunday
schools. A youngster stoutly refused to be-
lieve that Gehazi became leper on account
of his sins. mo, said he, there was germs
in the clothes. London News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-09-26
A Mortal Moderation.

Prairie Pete-So what Alkali Ike
said to Monte Nose went into one
ear and out at the other, did it?
Arizona Al-Yepl His gun spoke,
an Their bullet did Their talkin'.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-09-26

That Hired Girl Again.-'Do the Smiths
keep a girl?" "No. They hire good many,
but they don't keep them. Philadelphia
Evening Bulletin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-09-26
Kniehthood in Flower.

Beenaway-And What of Willie Puttipate,
whose mother considered him a budding
genius?
Staidhome- oh, he turned out to be
blooming idiot! Smart Set.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-09-26

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, 1901-09-26
Salaries Of Legislation.

New York and Pennsylvania pay
members of the legislature 81 500 o
year; Maine pays them $3.50 year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-09-26

What is the use in employing some one
to do your dyeing for you. If you use
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES you can do
it just as well as a professional.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-09-26

A woman's fckleness is only exceeded by
her constancy.- Chicago Daily News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-09-26

prMeinMe on age, disability and Widowhood; p I.
hNbhbNp or any u. \. Service. LAWS FREE.
AN MCCORMICK SONS, CDcinna o. washiagton, u. q.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11
Both Benefited.

A good friend of ours takes excep-
ton to our recommendation to the
man who had naturally ill-tempered
and ugly horse to get rid OF him and
says that we are unfair to the man to
whom such horse may be traded or
sold. Not altogether. There is great
difference in men in the matter of
handling cranky horses. We once own
ed a good mare whose only fault was
that when we had to ford a small
creek on our way to the field she would
always balk when in the middle Of the
stream and kick the front end board
out of the wagon il she could. This
became very annoying and tried our
patience to the extreme. A neighbor
who did not have to cross creeks every
day and who considered himself one
of the elect, so far as his eternal happi-
ness was concerned, offered to buy the
mare. knowing just what her falling
was, and he kept her for years as a
useful farm animal We got rid of a
nuisance; he got a good horse. Moth
ing wrong about that.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11
What Nav She Dop

We are asked to state what sort of
work woman may properly be al
lowed to do on the farm. No answer
we might give could be wholly salts
factory, for SO much depends uron the
woman herself, her nationally, her
education and social environment.
Some women are physically strong
strong as any man. Others are physi-
cally weak-untit for toll. 1t has al
ways seemed to us that when woman
cared for her home and family in all
the varied ways which come under a
homemaker's duty she had done about
all that could reasonably be expect
ed of her. If, however, she be young
and strong and there be no little chill
dren to hinder and she feels like doing
it (mind that last proviso). there is no
objection to her assisting her husband
very materially in the lighter forms of
farm work. For instance, the poultry
yard and the garden may very proper
ly be assigned to her; she may proper
ly assist in the milking Of the cows
and look after the young and weak
things on the farm, the little lambs
pigs and calves she may ride the sui
ky pillow. attend to the marketing of
farm products. keep the farm accounts
and do the buying for the establish
ment In a word, If able and willing
she may do any sort of work up to that
point where the doing of 1t will not
impair her sense Of womanly refine
ment anG delicacy and make her any
the less lady by the doing CO it,
Work which would convert her hands
into calloused and deformed append
ages she should not do, for, while the
lily white hand is under farm condi-
lions for woman a dream and not a
reality, still when we see a woman s
hand as large and coarse as that of her
husband we know one woman at least
has been forced out of her proper
place Every woman must settle this
question for herself. T'he American
woman may grow fruits and vegeta-
bles, care for bees and poultry milk
cows and feed calves and pigs and still
suffer no loss of social prestige or posi-
ton, provided that in the doing of ii all
she retains her womaniy graces and
refinement. in which respect we think
that society as whole Is very gener-
Gus and considerable. Outdoor work to
a reasonable degree would do much for
the physical development Of the Amer
lean woman. but in doing it she should
be no less lady than sbe is now.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11
HIS HAIR STOOD UPON END.
Prospector Was Confron led by Four
Mountain Lions.

st. Louis Republic. up to five years
ago." said a prospector to reporter.
Il didn't believe In such a thing as
a mans hair standing on end and
then the old gentleman told the story
of the fright that led him to change
his mind.
II was in the mountains OF ldaho
with friend and we ran short OF fresh
meat, so one day | took my gun and
started off alone. ! went into ravipe
and was making my way along little
brook, when | came suddenly upon
queer sight Not -four feet in front OF
me. in the full blaze of the sun. lay
four mountain lions. asleep.
For half a minute ! thought them
dead. but as ! stood staring at them,
with my heart in my mouth, every
one OF them sprang up, looking ugly,
shifting the air with their whiskers
drawn back, showing the white line OF
their teeth, switching their tails. and
looking like demons.
"As for me. | stood rooted to the
spot couldn't move. from sheer
fright. A queer, numb sensation be-
g1n in my ankles and crept up my
BODY. and literally felt my hair rise.
| stood there motionless for several
minutes: then one OF the beasts
dropped his tail and whined The OH
ers followed his example. My presence
mystified them A few seconds later
they turned about and crept away
down the ravine. looking back. stealth
iIy. two or three times to see me.
when they were out OF sight be-
gan to breathe again | didn't care TO
hunt any more that day. and made for
the camp at top speed. That was the
tiunc my hair stood on end. and my
scalp was sore to the touch for week
afterward 4"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11
BIGGEST BEEHIVE IN WORLD.
Honey Factory Which Is One of the
Wonders of Texas. go

Texas is state of such magnitude
and of so many wonders that one is
scarcely surprised to read in ST Mich
olas OF natural beehive there 1 II
which tons OF honey are stored.
One of the most wonderful spots in
the world. in its way, says DR.. Eugene
| Murray-Aaron, is the famous Devils
Punch Bowl" as the natives prefer to
call it, in Valverde county, Texas. which
borders on the Rio Grande. Its dis
coverers noticed. as they came within
couple Of miles of it, what appeared
to be a cloud OF smoke constantly ris-
ing from a spot in the valley below
them. and when they came nearer they
heard rushing sound as OF great
waterfall. 1t proved to BE nothing
more or less than gigantic beehive, a
hole in the ground 40 feet IL diameter,
frcm which were rising and into which
were descending innumerable swarms
of the distant appearance OF rising
smoke, accompanied by the loud hum
oi countless insect WINGS.
Those who have ventured to visit
this curious cave since it's discovery.
protecting themselves from the stiEgs
Of the bees by mosquito netting or 9TH
.rwise, as they look down into the
yawning cavity, observe. clinging to
its side great festoons of honeycomo
Opening into the large cavity can be
seen many smaller ones which II Is
reasonable to suppose contain addition
al stores OF honey in .hcir dark re-
ccsses for bees love darkness. n a
method could be devised to secure the
contents OF this great treasure-house
of honey, several tons OF the sweet
product would be the probable out
come. But this cave. large and well
filled as IL is. contains but a small part
OF the honeyed treasures with which
those valleys abound.
In that far Southern latitude the win
tiers are SO mild that the bees can gath
er honey through the whole year. In
summer they obtain it from the end
less variety of flowers which bloom in
those fertile valleys. and in the winter
| from sweet cactus pears and berries OF
many sorts. The bees store the honey
thus gathered in hollow trees and small
clefts of rock. but chiefly In caves.
some Of which are easily accessible.
while others can be reached only by
means OF ropes let down from heights
above. The country is SO rough that
the hunter must leave his pack pony
or burro at long distance. and must
| find his toilsome way on foot to the
cave whence he hopes to obtain his
honey. For this and other reasons.
our bee farmers will have little cause
to fear competition from the wild
honey OF that wonderful region at
least for many years to come.
1t might be supposed that these bees
OF the Rio Grande could cease from
their toll and feast themselves and
che.r grubs on the stores collected In
former years. But blind instinct
prompts them to continue their labor
as steadily as II they were entirely des-
titute.
How much in this respect they re-
semble men, who 80 on Dlling up
wealth long after they have laid by
enough to support themselves and their
families In comfort! SO. though no
fable, Our story ends with a moral.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11
General State News.

Lightning struck the high school
building at Berlin and 1t was burned
to the ground. with its contents. The
loss Is estimated at $4,000
1t is reported that chinch bugs are
swarming into the grain fields in the
vicinity OF Lacrosse and threaten to
destroy the entire crop.
Last week two tramps robbed Her
man Hanson, farmer residing north
OF Lacrosse. They secured but few
dollars, and seemingly enraged at their
III luck, they beat their victim over
the head with a club, leaving him on
the ground for dead. a reward of $500
has been offered for their apprehen.
sion. and several parties Of men are
on their trail.
William Rodenberg, a farmer near
Lacrosse, was killed last week In a
runaway. The wagon struck stump
in the road. throwing Mr. Rodenbnrg
out and breaking his neck
Farmers in the vicinity Of La Crosse
are experiencing heavy damage to their
potato crops, owing To the appearance
of the potato bug. In some Instances
the pests have destroyed acres OF vines
within a square mile. An effort is be-
ing made to eaterminate them, but lit
tie success has been met with thus far.
II Is estimated that by the destruc-
ton by heat of tobacco plants farmers
will suffer a loss of over 100000 IN
Dane and Rock counties this year, A
good crop is only possible with a sec
ond planting and "A very late fall.
Paul Barstead, laborer near Down
ing. was struck by falling tree dur
ing recent storm and seriously In
jured. His injuries, however, VIII not
prove fatal
Elmer James, of Downing, fell from
load of lumber, the rear trucks pass
Ing over the right limb and fracturlng
II.
The Knickerbocker Ice company OF
Chicago has completed the work OF
combining the ice companies In Ken
osha so that there rs now DO competi-
ton against the Chicago company. The
price OF ice has been advanced 50 per
cent.
r. r Tewksberry died at bis home
near Osceola, aged 81 years. He was
resident OF Polk county for over 40
years, and at one time was prominent
in the numbering business.
At the special election held in the
town and village OF Hammond TO vote
on the proposition OF Jointly enacting
a 81, 400 opera hall. the proposition was
defeated.
Or. r. Hettinger, a well known dem
tigt OF Appleton, was stabbed near the
heart in fight in the leading hotel
barroom OF that city. Hettinger will
probably recover. though he is in a
serious condition Many OF the lead
ing citizens Of the town were involved
in the fracaB.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11
WATCH ME- SUICIDE"
DELIBERATE SELF DESTRUC-
TIoN OF WISCONSIN MAN.
Cyclone Passes Over Portion of the
State-Heavy Property Loss
at Viroqua.

Watch me commit suicide" said
Joseph Steiner at Little Muskego lake.
near Milwaukee, last Monday. His
companions thought 1t a jest. did not
watch and he failed to come to the
surface after diving overheard. He
was the son OF Prof. Joseph Steiner
of the deaf and dumb institute and was
% years old. With eight companions
he was on an outing. All worked at
the Fred Hesse market At the island
resort they went out in boats to battle.
Steiner was an expert swimmer. He
came up once after diving. then dived
again. Not until some men on shore
called his friends attention to 1t did
the others in the boat miss him. No
cause for suicide is known. The body
was not found
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11
LATE MARKET REPORTS.
Chicago Grain

Chicago. July 6. --Flour--Tho market was
slow and barely steady.
Wbeat-There was a moderate trade on
a lower market. No. red. G5h Soptem-
Der opened GG,kQG6A; highest G6A@G5A .
lowest 65h; closing G6MdiG6A.
Corn-The market was fair and UNI
settled, closing h@4c lower. No. g. Ar;
No. yellow AN September opened AN
afis. highest iS. lowest i7,s@f7A; closing
47Ami7ia -
Oats-~The market was active and lower
early, but regained the loss. September
opened 2S7sM29; highest a91sGt29Ss, lowest
2sss; closing 29lsap29h.
Close on Hye-Juy, An: September. AZ
Close on Flax~-N. w, 81 ~; y. w, 81. So;
September, 81 55b; October, ti5l.
Receipts - Flour. a ears; wheat, "a
cars. corn. la2 cars; oats. i5i cars.
Shipments-F'iour 4 cars; wheat. Ill
cars, corn, Is cars; oats, l36 cars
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, July G.--Cattle-The weeks re-
ceipts were 1850 head. against g. S head
for last week. Notwithstanding the mod
crate supplies prices suffered further
decline OF 10 10 15c, and values averaged
fully zoe lower than the high time three
weeks ago. The only firmness was ir.
cattle, which were In light supply. today y
receipts being only 300 head. with prices
unchanged. Good to prime. g. 354t6 ~;
poor 10 medium. 81 10@5.15; stockers and
feeders, f25OGf4.G9. heifers. t25olf5 90 ;
calves N.b0lis.Jo; cows, s250Gff5o; Texans,
So i5li5.2j
HogsT The weeks receipts were JOS 600
head, against 49, 900 head for the same
time last week The market has shown
weak und"rtonc much OF the time. To-
day only 1000 head were received and
prices were stronger. the sales being
largely INC higher. Heavy. s517Gps 10
light. S. 7o1,Go5. light, t5.7JMs.N.
Sheep-The weeks receipts were 81 30
head, against 1900 head for the same
time last week. The receipts today were
LOO head and prices were unchanged.
sheep, {3.poaii0. lambs, t3ooUSoo
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11
The Speaker and the King.

Detroit Journal: Speaker Hender-
son. after calling upon the king,
says Edward was very frank and cor
dial and expressed himself to the effect
that England is vivid u.s." The idea !,
The king smiled and was agreeable
Why shouldn't he ; 1t Is he who should
have sought consultation with the
speaker. 1t is he who should have CIV
en- of the interview. changed to read:
"The United States is wild US For
Is the king ace high compared TO the
speaker OF the American house Of repre-
sentatiyes so the king was delight
ed. was he Well he should have been.
II isn't every king who is called upon
by Sneaker Henderson. and don't you
forget IT, II must have made an en-
trancing picture, this consultation be-
tween a king and the man who In more
Than king. In which each promised the
other the support OF the people at his
back. In the pages OF British history
vet unwrit the incident must be record
ed. Allah bishmi kergoo Allah!
which means God save the speaker!
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11
During the debate nm the army re

During the debate on the army re-
organization bill In the house Of lords.
Lord Wolseley. the former command
er-in-chief Of the British forces, de-
clared the United States army was the
finest OF it's size In the world. He said
It's supremacy was due to good wages.
That Is also why American wage-earn-
ers are the most conterted people on
earth. They are not ground down TO
wages that tnrely keep soul and body
together. Underpaid men, who are
eternally at war with poverty. cannot
do an good work az men who are free
from the pangs OF debt.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11

A lake bed covering several hundred
acres was drained few years ago. the
bitches dug being based upon the most
careful and technical survey and esti-
mate of the probable rainfall of the
watershed, of which the lake was the
natural reservoir. The lake bed was
drained and converted into fields of
corn. potatoes and small grains. One
June day a fall of over one foot of
water was precipitated upon the water
shed of the lake bed in the course of
two hours. the result of cloudburst
This upset the calculations of the en-
gineer and converted the reclaimed
field into a lake ten feet deep. This
fact is mentioned to show the need of
making allowance for extraordinary
rainfalls when planning the reclama-
ton of swamps and lake beds.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-11

One of the biggest fool things which
we notice in connection with the cream
ery business is the effeort on the part
of the managers to save SIS month on
the salary of the butter maker and then
lose anywhere from $50 to $3.50 a
month in lowered grade of butter
made by cheap man. This is almost
as foolish as to consign lot Of butter
to some Irresponsible and unknown
commission firm gecause it promises a
half cent better price than has been OBJ
tanned heretofore.