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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
THE FIRST CURTAIN GALL.
voItaire One to Whom Original Honor
Was Paid.

At the first performance in Berlin
Won Bischofsberg" the author was re.
peatedly called before the curtain.
and the incident caused inquiry as to
when and where the practice Of honor.
ing an author in that way originated.
The Berliner Tageblatt gives this an
swer: THE first call took place on
the evening of February &c, 1743. On
that memorable evening Voltaire's
'Merope' was performed for the first
time in Paris. Tbs author was known
to the Paris public. but nothinS that
they had seen of him had pleased
them so much as 'Merope,' and the en-
thusiasm found expression in noisy
demands to see the author In a
letter Voltaire says this of the Incl
dent: They dragged me out and led
me by force to the box occupied by
the Duchesse de Villars and her
daughter-in-law. TIE whole theater
seemed to have gone mad-all shout
ed to the duchesse to kiss me. The
noise became so great that the LADY
finally obeyed. So l was like Alan
Charter, publicly kissed, but he was
asleep, while l was wide awake Now
authors answer similar calls by ap-
pearing before the curtain. They gain
insofar that they can be seen better
by their audience, but they must dis.
pense with the duchess kiss--at iOast
in public"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
TALKING" HEN is A WONDER.
Aristocratc Chicken Refuses to Drink
from Ordinary Vessel.

Atlantic City, N. IA talking hen
whose superintelligence puts to shame
the widest dreams of nature takers is
the pride of Mrs John G. Ford of this
city. Mrs Ford vouches for the state
ments that the fowl possesses quail
ties high above ordinary instinct.
Jo'-short for Josephine-seems
to be afraid of visitors" said Mrs.
Ford. But the minute we are alone
she talks to me plain enough for me to
know exactly what she means. She
calls me 'mommie' and she can say
that as plain as any child She has
also learned to call for water and
if she gets thirsty during the night
she will stand under our bedroom win.
dow and call out until we come down
and give her a drink
The hen drinks from a glass and
absolutely refuses to notice the drink
ing dish used by less educated fowls
in the same yard.
IF she doesn't get enough to eat
she calls out: More, more,'" said Mrs.
Ford. The hen Immediately notifies
the family of having laid an egg by
scratching on the kitchen door and
leading the way to the spot where the
egg is hidden.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
TWO CURES OF ECZEMA
Baby Had Severe Attack-Grandfathe
Suffered Torments with 1t
Owe Recovery to Cuticura.

I'm 1884 my grandson, a babe, had
an attack of eczema, and after trying
the doctors to the extent of heavy bills
and an increase of the disease and suf-
fering, I recommended Cuticura and
in a few weeks the child was we'll. He
is to-day a strong man and absolutely
free from the disease. A few years
ago / contracted eczema, and became
an intense sufferer A whole winter
passed without once having on shoes,
nearly from the knees to the toes be-
ing covered with virulent sores. tried
many doctors to no purpose. Then /
procured the Cuticura Remedies and
found immediate improvement and
final cure. M. w. LaRue, 845 Seventh ST.,
Louisville, KY, Apr. % and May IA. '07."
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FROzE To DEATH
BEFORE A CROWD
MAN SUCCUMBS UNDER WATER.
FALL AFTER EXPECTING
RESCUE OF BROTHER.
FRIENDS UNABLE TO GIVE AID
Providence, r. l., Clerk Is Carried
Over Falls in Canoe with TWO
Others-Foot Catches Under
Submerged Rock.

Proyidence.-In view of 200 persons
who were powerless to extend aid,
Alfred Jackson, aged %, a Providence
clerk, was frozen to death while his
right foot was imprisoned by rock
on which he was standing under the
falls of the Pawtucket river, in Paw
tucket, the other afternoon.
Jackson, his brother Arthur, aged
20, and Earl T. Mathewson, aged 10,
of East Providence, left the Pawtucket
Canoe clubhouse about three o'clock
and padded slowly down stream. When
just above the falls they allowed the
canoe to drift too near the edge and
were carried over. All were thrown
into the water. Alfred Jackson. was
able to reach a half-submerged rock
at the foot of the falls, grasped his
brother Arthur, and kept him from
drowning, although the water from
the falls fell on them.
Finally persons on shore threw a
line. Alfred caught it and fastened it
around his brother, Arthur, who,
shorter than himself, was gasping in
water that was up to his chin. Arthur
was pulled ashore and SO was Math-
ewson, who had f1oated down stream.
They were removed to the Rhode Is
land hospital in critical condition
from exposure.
Alfred Jackson in the meanwhile
remained standing up to his waist in
water close under the falls, and
when the rescuers threw line to him
expecting to pull him to place of
safety, they found they were unable
to move him.
In the roar of the cataract his
shouts could not be heard. but it was
evident that his feet had been caught
under water.
Several attempts were made to res
cue him. Adelard Potvin, the strong.
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stances, but to have acknowledged It
would have been to commit himself
Now here comes an interesting part
and additional proof cf the accuracy of
"mind-reading" under favorable cir
cumstances.
After the gentleman left l wrote
down the two names, handed them to
my roommate to keep for future refer
ence. He, too, was of the doubling
Thomas" class. He said, do you really
think you are right?"
mo, I do not think it; know it. In
fact, am in SO passive condition for
mental impressions that I can con-
vince you of the accuracy and RELIABLE
ity by speaking, at once, any name you
VIII concentrate your mind upon"
I'll go you" said he. Il have the
name
so have /. The name you are think
ing of is just plain Jim Smith,
You're a good guesser," said he.
(Since then I have learned not to
waste time on skeptic.)
I'D like to try you again, but I'll
choose much more Difficult. name for
you to get. am ready"
$50 am I. You tried to throw me on
my guard by your remarks. You are
thinking of my name"
That's right" said the skertic, but
do not consider it a good test. You
do not say whether it was your full
name or not, whether with title or not.
You should be definite"
"You can be fully satisfied on that
point. You hold in you mind merely
the name-'Ed Warman.'
well, you were sure enough right
in both cases. / wonder" said the
skeptic, "if you were right on the two
held by our friend, or, if he really had
two names in his mind"
About three months after this occur
renee the gentleman who related the
story called again, saying, "That young
man of whom spoke is about to ap-
pear before the higher than earthly
courts; hence there is no need of
further secrecy"
My roommate produced the slip of
paper containing the two names that
had written, but the gentleman said:
Il need no proof. / knew that night
that you were correct"
These are but few of many success
full and, therefore, satisfactory So
called tests. All attempts have been
successful because no attempt has
ever been made by me unless the ele-
ment of success (passivity) was pres
ent. For that reason the instances
have been comparatively rare = so
have been the results.
The sensitized plate, or the negative
of the photographer, is no more i'm
pressible, no more accurate than is the
negative of the brain; but it is more
readily adjusted to conditions.
None should doubt the power of the
mind in making mental Impressions
after the recent developments in New
York, wherein thought-waves were
photographed. Four well-known scien-
lists held their fingers on an inclosed
Photographic plate and while so doing
concentrated the mind intently on a
ball Of surgeons gauze lying upon the
floor. When the plate was developed
the object was plainly visible.
Copyright, 1907, by Joseph B. Bowles)
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
jackson Calmly Awaited His Doom

est man in the village, popularity
known as Merry Nat" risked his own
life by climbing out hand over hand on
slender rope to the side of the
drowning man. When he reached
Alfred Jackson's side he used all OF
his great strength in a useless attempt
to release the captive foot from the
treacherous crevice, but, chilled to the
marrow, he was forced to give up the
attempt, crying like baby when he
realized that his work had resulted
in nothing.
DIR. Clinton WestcOtt attempted tr
reach the perishing lad, and almost
lost his life by boat upsetting.
For two hours the rescuers worked
hard and valiantly, Jackson standing
calmly under the fall up to his arm.
pits in water and the spray breaking
over him, awaiting his doom bravely
and uncomplainingly.
Finally, frozen stiff, the unconscious
body sunk in the foamy waters, only
a white life-buoy bobbing up and down
in the water marking the place where
he had gone down.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
Victim of Hard Luck,

"Hear about the hard luck of Dan
Moulton, the Stanford trainer?" in
quired one alumnus of another, COM
ing back from the big game.
mo; what happened?"
well, Dan. you know, used to be
a professional foot racer. Went all
over the world when in his athletic
prime, sprinting for money against all
corners. They say he won 263 races;
never was beaten but twice in all his
career. One of the fellows that beat
him Dad met later in another race
and outran him. Dad was after the
other fellow for long while to get a
return race. But the fellow beat Dad
again"
"How was that?"
"Died before Dad got another crack
at him."-San Francisco Chronicle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
A Busy Locality.

Jack is the eight-year-old son Of a
Philadelphia suburban merchant, and
not long ago made his first visit to
New York with his father. The
strenuosity of the big town got on
the boys nerves, and by bedtime he
was about run down. He tumbled
into bed quite regardless of certain
duties, but his father was more OBJ
servant.
Don't forget to say your prayers,
my boy" he said.
20, what's the use, pop?" respond
ed the boy Gods too busy over here
TO bother with a little thing like that. "
The father was shocked, but under
the circumstances he thought it best
not to urge his son.-Lippincott's
MagaZine
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
OF SUCH STUFF ARE DREAMS.
Little Virginia imagined She Had
"Eated Herself"

Little Virginia, three years old,
brought her mother to her nursery a
few nights ago with heartbrohen
walls.
What is the matter. dearie? Why
are you screaming 500"
Mamma, am l all here?"
Certainly you are all here, right in
your bed"
But, mamma, feel of me, see if I'm
all here. Are my feet here and the
top of my head, both?"
Certainly, Virginia, every bit of
you is here. tuc'scd in your little
trundle bed. Why do you think you
are not?"
81 dreamed"-this with another
great sob-"I dreamed I was a choco-
late stick and had Gated myself"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
All Lost.

David Belasco, the playwright and
manager, was talking about matinee
idols. Strange" he said, ''the fasci-
nation that they exert upon young
girls. 1 overheard the other day a
literary conversation that is apropos.
Two men were conversing. did you
ever read Shakespeare's Loves La
Dor Lost"?' said the first. No.
growled the second bald head, but
I've taken my best girl to the theater,
and heard her rave all through the
show about the leading mans heaven
ly hair"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
He Was WiIIinu.

In the morning mail the busy editor
found the following written on pos
tai card: Dear Sir-I have just grad
uated from correspondence school
of journalism. Would you like to
have me write for your paper? J..
Alexander McNutt."
Selling his trusty pencil, the busy
editor dashed off the following reply:
Dear J. Alex.-Certainly we would
be pleased to have you write for our
paper Kindly address your letter to
the circulation manager and inclose
the regular subscription price"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
Universal LANGUAGE.

He spoke his love in German-she
answered not word. In French he
tried to WOO her-the maiden never
heard. He tried his luck in English,
in Irish-all in vain: in Greek, Turkish
and Latin, and in the tongue of Spain.
And then an inspiration came to che
anguished youth. ''The universal
language" he cried, I'll try, for
sooth!" He kissed the demure maiden
and pressed her to his breast; she
understood that language. and-well,
you know the rest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
The Matter With 1t.

What is the matter with my
poem?" asked the amateur contribute
or: "isn't the meter all right"
ooh, yes" replied the editor, "the
meter is excellent
Il think if you look again you will
find that the rhymes are faultless."
"The rhymes are very good, quite
ingenious, | might say
"Then why do you decline it?"
you have forgotten to say any,
thing"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
Was an Attendant.

AS the new minister was on his way
to evening service in the village he
met young man whom he was anx-
ious to have become an active member
of the congregation.
Good evening, my young friend"
he said, solemnly do you ever at
tend place of Worship
Eyes, indeed, sir; regularly every
Sunday night" replied the young man,
with smile. I'm on my way to see
her now"
Hath any wronged thee? Be brave
ly revenged. Slight it, and the work
is begun; pardon it, and it is finished.
He is below himself that is not above
an injury .-Boileau.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
London sooietx,s Discovery.

London society has discovered that
women are taking themselves too seri-
ously, that they have fallen into the
habit of discussing everything, as if
anything mattered, with the result that
boredom has become the prevailing
note of every assembly. An original
thinker has, however, come to the res
cue and set the fashion of being silly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
.EAsoN FOR woMEN's 4NERvEs"
In Very Many Cases 1t Is Weakened
Kidneys.
Mrs. Frank Roseboom, 512 S. Wash
ington ST., Moscow, Idaho, says: I'm

herited kidney trou-
BILE grew steadily
worse with me until
so nervous 1 could
not sleep at night. /
was dizzy and spots
fioated before my
eyes. My back and
hips ached and every
cold settled on m,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
STATE OF ONO. Cry OF TOLEDO a..

STATE OF UHIOs CITY OF IOLEDO,J
LUCAS CoUTY. 90
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is senior
partner of the arm 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 DOLLARS for each and every
case of CATARRH that cannot be cured by the OF
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed In my presence
this 9th day of December, A. D., 1886.
t A. w. GLEASON,
NOTARY PUBLIC
Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Send for testimonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, O.
Sold by all Druggists 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
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kidneys and made me worse. have
used many different medicines and
was discouraged when l began with
Doan's Kidney Pills, but now the
symptoms that alarmed me are gone"
Sold by all dealers, so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
Had Its Uses.

SCI love to Whit the aroma of the
burning leaves" said the poetical girl,
as they strolled through the park.
so do l." replied her tall escort;
sit browns the odor of gasoline from
the automobiles"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
TIE
General Dem end

of the Weu-Informed of the World has
always been for simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy of known
value; laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because it; com
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellent combination Of Syrup of Figs and
Elixir Of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits of the laxative for it's remark.
able success.
That is one Of many reasons why
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well-Informed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16

The great art of life consists in
fortitude and perseverance. The mis-
chance of those who fall behind,
though flung upon fortune, more fire.
quently arises from want of skill and
perseverance.-Sir Walter Scott.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16

Why do we so often prefer to believe
in the necessity of suffering and weak.
ness, rather than in the possibility Of
strength and gladness?-C. Wagner.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
Many Professional Men.

clergymen, teachers and singers use
Browns Bronchial Troches for curing
hoarseness and coughs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16

Hides and Furs Tanned for Robes,
Coats or Rugs Send for Price List to
Taubert Tannery, Minneapolis, MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16

Garfield Tea purifes the blood, eradi-
eating rheumatism, govt and other chron-
ic diseases. 1t is made of Herbs-not drugs!
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16

We Sell Guns and Traps Cheap
Buy furs and hides, or tan them for robes
& rugs. N. w. Hide & Fur Co., Minneapolis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16

Occasionally woman is glad when
her husband makes her cry, because
she can work him for a peace offer
ing.
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A man who says mean tnlng
about another man isn't half as mean
as the man who repeats it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16

From first to last man should
maintain his character and in all
things be consistent.-Horace.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16

Better die 10000 deaths than wound
my honor-Addison
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16

There is no earthly reason why
lightning shouldn't strike twice in the
same place-that is, providing it can
find the place.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16

We are not in this world to do what
we wish, but to be willing to do that
which it is our duty to do.-Gounod.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
We Paw Top Price for Cream.

An ounce of help is better than a
ton of hot air on the subject.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16

Our great care should be not TO
live long, but to live well.-Sennca.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums reduces In
Examination, allays pain, cures wind collie sc bottle
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16

Stern PARENT hadn't any of the
advantages you have had. How do
you suppose l have got on as 1 have?
Young Hopeless Intending to make
a soothing reply)-Er-I expect the
grass wouldn't grow under your feet,
Girl
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tempting to enumerate those of your
neighbor.
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If You Want Better Lamp Oil
Ask your dealer for Cream of Oil, or write
The Van Tilburg Co., Minneapolis, Mimi.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16

For he that once is good is eve,
greaL-Ben Johnson.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16

Get leave to work in this world.
IT'S the best that life may offer.
Browning.
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To bear is to conquer our fate
Campbell.
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We must ever improve our time:
time goes with rapid foot.-Ovid.
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Cash for Cream and Poultry.

Top prices, quick returns, square deal.
Ship to us to-day. Write for tags < prices.
R. Z. COBB, st. Paul, MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
We Want Your Cream.

Write to-day for tags and prices. North
Star Creamery Co., Minneapolis, Mimi.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
Spot Cash for Your Cream.

Top market prices always. MILTON
DAIRY CO., st. Paul.
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PILES CURED IN TO Ia DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case
of Itching, Blind, Bleeding Protruding Piles In
to IA days or money refunded. 5Oc.
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A Beautiful Watch Fob Free

to those who ship us s. worth of hides or
furs or buy guns or traps to that amount.
n. w. HIDE & FUR CO., Minneapolis.
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ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININs.''
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look Tor
the signature of e. w. GROVE. Used the World
over TO Cure Cold in One Day. 25c.
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Cash every day. Write for prices and
tags. Miller & Holmes. st. Paul. Mimi.
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For Best Results Ship
BUTTER. POULTRY. VEAL, BEANS to
Jordan Bros, Dept. f, Minneapolis.