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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-17

In these days, when the legislators
of several states and the city fathers
of municipalities are taking steps to
prevent the slaughter of pigeons in
the traps at gun club meets, it is with
considerable interest that the follow
ers of trap shooting learn of the pre-
cocious sharpshooter, Jesse E. Poplar,
of Havre de Grace. This lad is only
seven years old, and he would seem
scarcely strong enough to lift double
barreled gun to his shoulder, yet
all the shooters of the east are telling
marvellous stories CT his prowess with
the shotgun.
Jesse, it seems, is a recent convert to
the style of shooting that makes the
Grand American Handicap and the
many live-bird shoots so popular
among certain classes of sportsmen.
He never shot pigeon released from
trap until the month of June, 1902.
But when his father, who is an invet-
crate shooter, entered in the Balti-
more Shooting association tourney, he
was induced to bring the boy with him.
1t had become noised about that
Young Jesse could bring down almost
as many ducks in day as his father.
Havre de Grace, as all hunters know,
or should know, is a sort of paradise
for duck hunters. Padding about in
his little canoe with plenty of reeds
to conceal his tiny body, Jesse used
to bag the fat mallards with the ease
of a veteran. When, one day, he out
shot his father, the latter began to
think that the lads eye was true
enough to make mark in one of the
association sweepstakes.
To the credit of the boy, it must
be said, that he entered an objection
to the proceeding when his father ex-
planned how the pigeons were released
from the traps and fired upon. "That
is poor kind of sport" said Jesse
"The bird has no show. I like to
shoot when the ducks are shy and bag
them like Grover Cleveland does"
However, the youth was put on the
tS-yard mark and given his introduce
ton to live-bird shooting at the traps
In his first attempt he electrified the
veteran shooters by killing II out of
90 birds. The next day he shot at
another match and killed IL out of IA,
and finally bagged IS out of 20. The
boy used 28-inch gauge gun, and the
weapon is nicely balanced. 1t weighs
lust five pounds and quarter. So
successful was the infant ''phenomes
non' in his shooting that he readily
overcame his scruples against shoot
ing birds that chad no chance" and
will participate in several shooting
events near Baltimore this summer
E. G. wESTLAKH
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-17

il and applied it to his pipe. He ;uEs6
once or twice and then stopped and
looked at the young man.
"tfoin' to see the gal?' he asked.
''l'm a-goin' downtown" replied the
young man. The old man chuckled.
"Well, amt askin' no questions, :"
he said, ''but they tell me you're ago
in to get married"
''I'll invite you to the weddin' when
I do" said the young man. with feeble
attempt at popularity. "Can't you get
a light? Let me give you match"
'I'll make it," said the old man. 81
don't mean the match. I'll leave that
to you. They tell me it's Ireen Sim
monds. Is that right?"
You're lettin' the cigar go out"
said the young man, with much anx-
iety. "Take a match"
The old man blew on the end of the
cigar and again held it to the pipe that
he mumbled between his toothless
gums. He began to puff out little
smoke and the young man shuffied his
feet nervously.
'In hurry, amt you?" said the in
quisitor "Well, I s'pose that's natu-
raj; but she'll wait till light my pipe.
tell you, Henry, it does 'em good to
make 'em wait little oncet in awhile.
You don't want to let on you're too
anxious. I've courted more gals than
you've got fingers an toes, an know
what I'm talkin' about"
you've got it now, amt you?"
asked Henry, holding out his handfor
the cigar.
"Not good" replied the old man.
"Was you thinkin' of goin' to house
keepin' or boardin'? Some young folks
thinks IT'S the tony thing to board,
but my advice to you is to go house
keepin' right off. I've knowed Ireen
since she was SO high, an I know she'll
be wantin' to put on style-all the style
there is-but you want to have a mind
of your own, Henry. You always was
kind o. soft, an she'll run You if she
can. She tried to run that little car
penter on Estelline avenue, only he
wouldn't stand for it. There! I've let
the blame thing go out again now.
Wait a minute and I'll get it."
"Take your time" said the young
man, desperately.
eyes" resumed the old man, blow
ing on the cigar again, 81 guess Ireen
felt pretty bad about that. But then
she's gettin' over a heap of her fool
ishness and she knows she can't pick
and choose now like she used to. !
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-17
A DRILLING DEVICE.
Tool That VIII often Save n Trip to
the Blacksmith shop when
Time Is Valuable.

Take a broom handle, or any sound
round stick three feet long. Bore
one-quarter inch hole at one end and
one and one-half inches deep, and rip
for the same distance as shown at A;
taper off the ends, B, and slip on an
iron ring to draw ends together as in
churck. From strong heavy board
cut a circle, ID, t. inches in diameter,
and in it's center bore hole to fit tight
upon X for fly wheel. Take tough
inch board ~ or IA inches long and
shape as e, rounded off at f f for
hands, cut hole to slide loosely, X.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-17

A report of the secretary of agricul-
ture of Michigan says: The average
monthly wages, with board, in the
southern counties, is $2o.35, in the CEN
trail counties $19.82, in the northern
counties $20.27, and in the state 5000.
The average wages by the day, with
out board, in the southern counties
is S1.21, in the central counties $1.20,
in the northern counties $1.29, and in
the state S1.22. The average wages by
the month last year, with board, was,
in the state 1884, and the average
wages by the day, without board, was.
in the state $1.16. Many correspond
ents report that farm laborers are very
scarce, which is indicated by the con-
tinueG rise in wages.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-17
Grading Hogs for Shipment.

Too much care cannot be exercised
in grading hogs for shipment. Uni
formity of size and quality is neces-
sary to secure the best prices; few
fiabby, half-fnished animals will
sometimes result in the entire load
selling for several cents per hundred
pounds less than it would if every ami
NAL were uniform. This in the aggre-
gate amounts to sum considerably
in excess of the value of the poorly
finished hogs in the load. 1t is better
to ship load three or four short and
have an even lot than to send IN the
full number and have the uniformity
broken by three or four culls, which
nearly always take a position on the
outside of the bunch for the lnspec'
ton of the buyer-Midland Farmer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-17
Value of Salt for sheep.

The value of salt for sheep is shown
bv an experiment in France, where
three lots of animals were fed on hay,
straw. potatoes and beans for 124
DAYS. One lot had no salt, one had
half an ounce of salt each day, and the
other had three-fourths of an ounce.
Those that had half an ounce gained
four and half pounds each more than
those which had no salt, and one and
one-quarter pounds more than those
which had more than half an ounce.
The sailed sheep clipped one and three
quarters pounds more of wool and a
better fleece than those that had no
salt. showing better results in the
wool
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-17
AIN THE CATACOMBS.

Never lived a Yankee yet
But was ready to bet
On the u. S. A.
If you speak of Italy's sunny cline,
maine kin beat it, every time
If you tell of Aetna's fount of fire
You rouse his ire.
In an injured way
He'll probably say:
Il don't think much of a smoking hill,
We've got a moderate little rill
Kin make yer old volcaner still;
Pour old imagery down the crater,
N | guess twill cool her fiery mater"
You have doubtless heard of those ancient
lies
Manufactured for prize;
The reputation of each arose higher
As he proved himself the bigger liar.
Said an Englishman: Only t'other day,
Sailing from Dover to Calais.
l saw man without float or oar,
Swimming across from the English shore,
Manfully breasting the angry sea-
Friend said the Yankee, that was me!'
Mindful of all these thrice-told tales,
Whenever a Yankee to Europe sails,
The boys try every sort of plan
To rouse his establishment if they can.
Sam Brown was a fellow from Way Down
East
Who never was staggered" in the least,
No tale of marvellous beast or bird
Could match the stories he had heard.
No curious place or wondrous view
Was ekill to Podunk, tell you"
They showed him room where a queen had
slept,
'Twan't UP to the tavern daddy kept"
They showed him Lucerne. But he had
drunk
From the beautiful Mollichunkamunk.
They took him at last to ancient Rome
And inveigled him into a catacomb.
Here they piled him with draughts of wine
Though he vowed old cider was twice as
fine).
Till the fumes of Falernian filled his head,
And he slept as sound as the silent dead.
They removed a mummy to make his room
And laid him at length in the rocky tomb.
They piled old skeletons round the stone,
Set dip" in a candlestick of bone
And left him to slumber there alone.
Then watched from distance the taper S
CLEAN,
Waiting to jeer at his frightened scream
When he should awake from his drunken
dream.
After time the Yankee woke.
But instantly saw through the f1imsy joke
SO never cry or shout he g-tered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-17

Fasten strong string or a leather
strap to L at G G and let it run over
X at top; keep it in place by driving a
staple over it or drill hole through
the top Insert a drill or three-cor-
nered file, sharpened to make any
sized holes desired, and the tool is
ready for use. Hold it upright, and
after starting the wheel take hold of
the handle and move it rapidly up and
down. Don't let it go too high. Start
hole with center punch. This is a
cheap, practical tool, and great time
saver; it will often save a trip to the
blacksmith shop when time is an OBJ
iect -EnitOmiSt
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-17
AUTOMATIC FEEDER.
For Use in the Poultry House when
the Farmer Wants to Take an
Occasional Day on.

Having a few hens and not finding it
convenient to get some one to feed
them during an occasional day off, l de-
vised an automatic feeder which has
proven to be not only very handy but
trustworthy as well.
As will be seen by the sketch small
alarm clock is placed in the top of a
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-17
The Gray African Goose.

Gray African geese are, by many
raisers, considered the most profit
able of all geese to keep. They grow
the heaviest in the shortest space OF
time, and are ready for market in ten
weeks, weighing at that age between
eight and ten pounds. they are very
much like the Pekin duck in TINS re-
spect, and, compared with other
geese. give the most satisfactory re-
turns for the labor and time spent IN
growing them.-Bulletin 81, United
States Department of Agriculture.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-17
ouite a Difference.

Mr.. WaIIace-It seems to me that
if ever a bachelor realizes his unhappy
lot it must be when he is in bed i'll.
Mrs. Wallace-Yes. There is a great
difference between hired nurse AID
a wife. If he goes to throwing the
medicine bottles and things at the
nurse when she happens to hurt his
rheumatism she will leave.-Tit Bits.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-17

But solemnly rose and slowly muttered:
ST see how it is. It's the judgment day;
We've all been dead and slowed away;
All these stone furriners sleepin yet,
An I'm the first one up, you bet.
Can't none of you Romans start? Say
come
United States is ahead, vum!'
H. H. Ballard, in Washington Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-17
woa 80 the Collector.

Did you get anything out of her?'
asked the business manager of the
collector.
Eyes, she paid me compliment.
Said she wouldn't be afraid to trust
me with the money if she had it,
n. Y. Times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-17
Hens of various breeds att Frankfori

Hens of various breeds at Frankfort
on the Main have been fed with food
containing much iron, and after several
weeks some eggs were found to have
as much as one-sixth of one per cent.
of this substance. As the illuminate
of iron formed is very digestible, such
eggs seem to offer much-wanted rem
edy for anaemia.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-17
An Innovation Promised.

II am a little weary of these con-
ventional stage villains" said the ha-
bitual theater-goer.
$50 am t. answered. the actor,
earnestly. The next time I play the
part-of villain, shall make radical
departure. 1 shall not smoke ciga-
tte.'-Washington Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-17

So small is a working model of a
steamship made by a mechanic of
Frankfurt-on-Maine that it will go
into a matchbox.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-17

The English acknowledge that
Americans are the only people who
know how to make buckwheat cakes.
The daily sentinel., 1902-12-24
TELLER's CHANCE GOOD.

Denver. Dec 22.-Senator Henry
M. Teller arrived here from Washing.
ton today to spend the Christmas hol-
idays and to look after his interests
in the contest of reelection. The
state legislature which will convene
January 18th, will select successor to
HenryM. Teller. In addition to Teller,
the announced candidates are former
senators. Teller claims the entire
democratic vote on joint ballot and
will likely get it. as there is no one
opposing him in the democratic party.
The remaining four candidates
will divide the republican support.
Goudy claims to have pledged about
thirds vVof the republican members
of the legislature. and his claim is
said by we'll informed leaders to be
not too sanguine. n ,sila.--r---y .ssass: 1as
A great deal depends supon the out
come of the contests now before the
state canvassing board. Should the
democrats be seated the house will
stand democrats 32; Republicans 33.
On the canvassing board are two pop
ulists. elected through fusion with
democrats. Failure sto. accept. .propo-
sitions for fusion at the. recent cleo
tion held out by populists has placed
the democrats in an attitude of un-
friendly relationship with the popu-
list party and it is feared they will
revenge themselves now through their
representatives. on the canvassing
board.
The daily sentinel., 1902-12-24
HOLIDAY RATES.

One fare round trip from all points
on the Colorado Midland to all state
points. Dates Of sale of tickets. De-
ary 1, 1903. Final return limit. Jan
uary 81. 9O3. For rates see Colorado
Midland local agent, W. r. Peck.
The daily sentinel., 1902-12-24

NOW is THE TIME.
To buy doll hats for Xmas. They
have good variety at the Ladies
Emporium.
The daily sentinel., 1902-12-24
PROPERTY OWNERS ATTENTION

If you have property of any kind
that you wish to trade for anything
else. please let us know what you
have. what you want and where you
want it. We have business and prop
erty of all kinds in every part of the
country. for trade. We are the most
extensive trad rs in the West. and
we can get you any kind of trade you
want in any state in the Union.
BOGAN. GAINES & co.
Grand Junction, Colo.
Christmas tree trimmings at Sparks
g. Co
More goods have arrived at the
Bazaar.
Immense line of gift neckwear at
Kirlin's.
Big cut in everything at Acker
man. S during the holidays.
Don't forget The Bazaar. They
keep all the funny folks.
All wool overcoats $40 00O-12. 90
49, 90. At Graham g. Hards.
Hav, you seen those elegant pianos
at moderate prices at Vorhecks?
Dress shoes at q 25-2. 500. 10 3. 90
3. SOD so and 800 at Graham & Hards.
For suitable holiday presents go to
street.
Work shoes at 81 25-1 SOL 75-2 25
3. 5O-2 60-2 70 and 800. At Graham
g. Hards.
Get your ordres in early for carna-
tions. bride and beauty roses. The Mesa
Dry Goods Co.
Boys get pair of these high-top
shoes At Graham g. Hards. Just
the thing for skating.
o say. how would pair of those
/ nice silk lined gloves at Alderman S
do for father this Xmas?
Think of us once when spending
| money and We will think of you
| twice. Red Gross Pharmacy.
1t isn't necessary to have cold
| hands when you can buy II pair of
sheepskin lined Mittens for So cents.
AT Graham & Hards.
Tramp merchants are not selling
| goods any cheaper than we are. Com
pare our prices and you will be con-
inced-Graham & Hards.
Flowers. Holly. Mistletoe will be
| on sale at the Red Cross Pharmacy
ON Friday. 10Th and Christmas week
Leave orders now. lone Ketchum.
All of the fine paintings which
| were on exhibition at the paint stor
of Richard Meserve will be cut 66 and
| two thirds Der cent during the next
| two days. If you want a nice Christ
mas present here i splendid oppor
tunity.
The daily sentinel., 1902-12-24
WHY.

Does everyone say go to The La
dies Emporium for millinery" Why
because they always please in price
aud style.
The daily sentinel., 1902-12-24
Talk
About
Trade

There is no buster place in the
city than the Railroad Meat
Market, with its great array
of fresh meats-and game. You
can get prompt attention to
your orders, in spite of the rush.
We treat you right.
The daily sentinel., 1902-12-24
REMOVED!

have removed my place of bus.
iness to fhe office formerly occu-
pied by W. 5. Wallace and Grand
Valley Ditch company, No. 553
Main street. | shall be glad to
meet all my old friends and many
new ones in my new location.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-09-15
A PERIOD
OF GRIMES
UNUSUAL ACTIVITY AMONG
THIEVES AND THUGS RE.
PORTED - MANY DARN
TRICKS or THE LAwLEss

several robheFiea were reported to
the police this morning by haplena
yietima OF tbs willy criminal. OF
late the local authorities have had To
deal with few crimes of grave ma
tufe. and the police have been pfid-
ing themselves on the fact that the
town t. comparatively free ffum the
criminal element. since AN attempts
ed huid-up and shooting IN the An
Choir saloon early last week there
have been no crimes committed that
aavored OF the work OF bad men,
Win the exception OF one hoid-un
that occurred outside OF tho city
iluitn. the rohberiea last night were
ali Of petty nature.
The hold-up and robbery vas
committed just outside Of the pouth-
efn limits ~ the city an the Grant
street car line. Police Officer nevan.
who In stationed ON the bridge.
heard OF the case and reported II 10
police headquarters. According to
the report made. John Dillon. who
lives IN one OF the southern suburbs
was the Victim Of the thugs. The
robbery occurred al late hour last
night near ArEu station, one Of the
regular stopping places ON the Grant
street linz. Mr.. Dillon was going
home when he was met by n couple
Of men who demanded that he put
up his hands. They emphasized
their threats ~ fiaufishing n ruxeis-
ef, and tho victim ohryed the COM
uaand. one of the men then went
through his pockets and secured g.
in money and silver watch. They
then turned and made their escape.
Although the robbery occurred nut
side OF tho city ltnnitn. the police will
do ali that they can 60 apprchenu
the criminals.
Two room rebberiss were aiso re-
ported 10 the r1ites this morning.
VIM. Leonard. who lives IN n lodging
house At the corner 81 First ave.
nue. and Weller street. reported that
HIS renm had been entered last night
aud -. a watch aud a quantity Of
clothes stolen. ". y. browning. who
lives near the corner Of yesier way
and Fourth avenue. Was also tbs
victim Of room waFkeFa A watch.
chain and a pin we're stolen from his
room.
A sneak thief wan \ work In the
German Bakery on Occidental ave.
nue. yesterday. A purse containing
- was stolen cut If coat belong
ting to Mas u. Hinaeii. who works in
the restaurant.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-09-15
WAS BADLY BEATEN

Harry W. Fletcher. a iahorer. WAS
found almost unconscious. ana badly
bruised near the corner Of tifth ave-
nue. aud King street. at az early
hour this morning by Policemen
Wilson and Hubbard. Fletcher had
a nasty scalp wound on the front OF
his head and was bleeding profuse-
~. The details OF when ana how
he received the injury could not be
learned from him by the ufiicerHs
hut enough was cleaned 20 lead
them To believe that he had engaged
Ia some kind OF "a fight with Charles
Arnold. a seldler. The latter was
arrested aud sent 10 the city taii,
while the injured man Nnn removed
20 the Was side Mission hospital lilo
Was considerably under thu influence
OF liquor and may not be badly hurt
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-09-15
COMEDY
Of ERRORS
BATTLE Co.'s STEADILY
DOWN the LikE-euTTE's
GOOD LEAD

PORTLAND. Or. Sept. is--A long.
oeack list Of errors for Seattle tells
ths story az yesterdays defeat for
Dugdaie's team. KIopf. Bsbbitt and
Hurley did . few stunts that let IN
winning runs Seattle lost out by
acore % 10 s
Seattle has lost the services Of
Willie HoEg for the rest OF the sea
oon. and perhaps forever. During
the 6rut inning. when yfxneaux Was
- the bat, Hogg fractured his right
arm He threw the ball hard and
Il struck The bstsm2n- In some Pc
culiar way his arm was broken
shove the elbow. and he had TO b.
removed TO the hospital. Hickey
pitched the rest Of the game kosfal
otarted the game IN the box for
Portland. but had TO be replaced BY
Whifbeck Seattle Will play a series
with Butte on ths home grounds this
week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-09-15

chief Of Police John sullivan re-
turned to duty tins morning after
having spent n short vacation with
friends across Lake Washington.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-09-15

The MARKETS

Trade In rather lifeIess on Western
avenue today. Few changes IN
quotations are reported. Eastern
Washington pears are scearcer and
are selling now At <1.zs. Peache al9
se rather higher. cling at from 50c
70 75c.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-09-15
SOUTH SEA
DISASTER

COLOMBO. ceyfon. Sept. fE.-The
British steamer Nisnsdsie founaered
near ths island Of carfar today.
The captain OF tho vessel and 10 Of
the crew are believed 20 be drowned.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-09-15
ELLIOT IN
POLITICS

CAMBRIDGE. sept. ss--President
Elliott ct Harvard university may
possibly hacome an independent can.
dldafa for mayor Of shis city at the
titians ara being circulated aaklas
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-09-15
Extra Special for Tuesday in
Fall Fabrics

s5c yard si.tneh Moitied Line Melton sktnK in
brown blue and Oxford for unlined Regular
value ti.sh yard
yard All Basket chsvlot In solid coors and
mi 51c yard.