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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20
Infinitives FearIessly Split.

The English of Henry James is re-
markable not only for adverbs, but,
like Robert Browning's, for infnitives
fearlessly split. Most people split
them by wedging in one word only, an
adverb. But Henry James split one
infnitive, at any rate, by four words
interpolated, thus: II have already
missed my time to so much even as
name properly" etc. Nor did he hest
tate to stop upon that half of the in
finitive which closes so many women's
pretty phrase in accepting invitations,
ooh, thank you; l should love to-
Henry James wrote, eve can't not ac-
cept this, and little enough on the
whole do we want to" Cant not" by
the way, is very common in French,
and other peculiarities of James style
also are allicisms.-London Chronicle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20
ANONYMOUS Shakespeare.

Margaret Anglin had been playing
Viola, Katharine and other Shake
spearean heroines in the great theater
at Melbourne, Australia, which had
been crowded to the roof at every PEI
Torrance. But the time came to move
On TO a smaller city with less sophis-
ticated population, and her manager
was assailed by doubts. He did not
think Shakespeare would do. He pro-
posed combining the repertory to mod
ern plays. When she demonstrated he
explained:
"They want TO laugh"
"Then why not The Tanning Of the
Shrew?" Miss Anglin suggested.
He hesitated. Despair had him, but
finally he replied, "Oh, well, Wen try
it. but we mustn't let them know who
wrote it."
81 had forgotten this incredible re-
mark" says Miss Anglin, until | ar
rived in the city to play, and there, to
my horror, everywhere advertising was
displayed announcing blithely that Miss
Anglin would appear in comedy,
The Tanning Of the Shrew, by 1mmor-
tai Bard. '"-American Magazine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20
Our Mexican War.

Our Mexican war grew out of the an
nexation of Texas by the United
States. Texas, having seeded from
Mexico in 1886, was annexed to the
United States In 1915. A dispute as to
the boundary followed. and border
trouble led up to the war. There had
previously been outrages on Americans
in Mexico and insults to the flag. Pres
ident Polk in his message Of 1916 said:
1.-THE files and records of the depart
ment Of state contain conclusive proofs
Of numerous lawless acts perpetrated
upon the property and persons OF our
citizens by Mexico and of wanton in
suits to our national flag" Other pres
idents had referred to these outrages,
and Polk declared that 'the history Of
no civilized nation in modern times
has presented within SO brief a period
so many Wanton attacks upon the
honor of its flag and upon the property
and persons of it's citizens as have been
borne by the United States from the
Mexican authorities and people"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20
SUNLIGHT IN THE TROPICS.
1t Plays the Dual Role of Life Saver
and Death Dealer.

Although the sun may well be called
the greatest friend to the general
health of mankind. yet in the tropics
its benefits are not unalloyed.
Many of the worst forms of tropical
diseases are chargeable to the intense
heat of the suns too direct RAYS. Fee
vers require treatments involving arti-
fetal lowering of the temperature by
such means as ice packs or evaporation
from moist sheets, yet ice is unavail-
able to a degree in most tropical coun-
tries The result is as expected. The
fever patients quickly die in the tor
lures of high temperatures which can
not be relieved.
Again the direct sun rays may be
charged with the sapping Of normal
human energy in the tropics Sun
stroke, anaemia, physical and nervous
debility. inability to take proper exer-
else and the resultant disorders-all
may be charged to the account Of our
friend the sun when he outdoes him
self in kindness.
On the other hand, the sunlight in
the tropics is the best and practically
only diSinfectant of easy application in
destroying disease bacteria, vermin and
the like. Mosquitoes cannot breed in
the tropical sunlight, but must seek
the scanty shade to prOlong their ma
larial activities. tuberculosis bacteria
will not live ten minutes when exposed
to the tropical sun, whereas they will
i've for hours and days in the shade.
The tropical sun quickly dries and
turns to sterile dust all forms of moist
filth and decaying animal matter. 1t
tends to disinfect and heal the sores
Of most human diseases whose infec-
ton would spread in the shade
The sun may also be credited with
the salvation of the lives of most half
savage natives of tropical countries,
who practically never battle and whose
skins would be disease breeding
grounds were it not for the disinfect-
ing power of the intense heat.-New
York American.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20
THE CINQUE PORTS.
Their Wardenship In WeIIington's Day
Was Great Honor.

Their Wardenship In WeIIington's Day
Was a Great Honor.
Do you know what the Duke of Wei
lington regarded as the browning honor
Of his life? 1t was not his conquest Of
Napoleon and the gift Of a castle worth
more than $1OOO,O0O, which the British
nation conferred on him in recognition
Of his services when his military gen
JUS had freed England of the deadly
menace that could only be removed by
the absolute crushing Of the Little Cor
sican.
Instead, It was the position he occu-
pied during large part of the Napo-
leonic war period, not as field marshal,
but as warden of the Cirque Ports. To
be warden of the Cirque Ports was
honor enough for any one man. but it
was far from an empty honor. for it
carried with it the most eXacting re-
spOnsibility
The name is a left over from the pc
Rod when England and France were
closely bound together, when a goodly
section of the mainland across the
channel was ruled by the king and
when countless French terms were in
daily use in England. The Cirque Ports
were Dover, Hythe, Hastings, Sand
witch and Romney. Even after Win
chelsea and Rye had been added they
continued to be called the Five
PORTS"
To the warden over these coast de-
Tense towns was given the task of pro-
tecting England from invasion, and as
a result their population was composed
very largely of marines, on whose
hands time hung heavily during pro
tracted peace. The result was that
they broke the monotony by many a
lively fight with the French marines
across the channel. One of these re-
suited so seriously that England was
forced to give up her fOrtresses on the
French coast. Wellington died at the
official warden's residence, Walmer
Castle, Kent.-St. Louis Globe-Demo-
crat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20
RACHEL AT REHEARSAL.
A Stage Accident That Inspired the
Great Tragedienne.


Let me relate to you a little reminis-
cence which Marie Laurent gave me of
Rachel ELISA Felix Rachel. famous
French tragedienne9. She said that
once when she was rehearsing the
suivante in Lies Horaces" Rachel was
distressed because she could not put
sufficient expression into the curse that
Camille pronounced on her brother aft
er he had slaughtered her lover
While she was laboring in that at
tempt, getting dryer every moment"
as she herself expressed it, an iron
wise that was being turned at rapid
pace by large screw caught a finger
Of one of the stage mechanics and
crushed it till the blood ran down. Ev-
cry one screamed; Rachel tainted.
On recovering consciousness she said,
Some drops from the mangled finger
Of a stranger made me faint. yet
could look at a sword covered with the
life blood of my dearest and only
rant" She then hurled forth the ia
nous imprecation de Camille in way
that brought every hammer on the
stage to a standstill and "struck ter
rOr to us all."-Princess LaZarovich-
Hrebelianovich in Century Magazine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20
Household Helps.

Often it is difficult to run the rod
through freshly Numbered sash cur
tains. This can be made easier by plac-
ing an old glove finger over the end of
the curtain rod
Often a comparatively new hot water
bottle will get little hole in it. The
hole can be mended by covering it with
several applications Of court plaster, al
lowing each application to dry before
another is added.
A teaspoonful of common salt placed
in the bottom Of a kerosene lamp will
make it give clear light and prevent
it from smoking.-Woman's Magazine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20
Bowler Hat.

Although. according to Sir James
Linton, the bowler hat was worn by
the ancient Greeks, its beauties were
not discovered by Englishmen until
about a century ago.
Mrs. A. M. w. Stirling. the biogra-
pher of Coke of Norfolk, says that it
was first made fashionable by Coke's
nephew, William Coke, who decided
that a hat originally designed by Will
liam Bowler. a halter in the borough,
would suit his requirements" To the
popularity Of Billy Coke is generally
ascribed the word "Billycock," but Sir
James Murray thinks otherwise.
The New Eng5sh Dictionary traces
it's origin to Bully cooked, used 1921,
probably meaning cooked after the
fashion of the bullies.' - London
Opinion
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
RIVER FALLS, WIS.

Special courses Of study are pro-
vided for High School graduates
as we'll as for those who have
completed the common schools and
grades in city schools.
The Diploma of the school be-
comes a Life State Certificate af-
ter the holder has taught success
fully for one year and received
approval of the State Superintend-
ent of Public instruction.
An Elementary course of two
and one-half years is offered which
leads to the Certificate which is
valid for five years, after the
holder has taught successfully for
one year.
The school has large reference
and textbook libraries and well
equipped physical and biological
laboratories. Excellep1 facilities
are provided for special work in
Manual Training. Domestic Science
Music Drawing and Physical Train
ing.
Tuition is free in the Model
Grades. The pupils in these grades
have the advantages of the cours-
es in Music, Drawing, Domestic
Science. Manual Training and Phys
ical Training.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20
Phil MAYS Habits.

The all night and next day habits Of
Phil May, the artist, have furnished
material for many a story. Joe Tap
ley, the singer. said that he came
across May one night and heard that
the latter had not been to bed for four
nights and days. He demonstrated,
and May said: Never mind, Joe; We'll
make a bargain. Don't you lose any
sleep on my account, and I'll promise
that as soon as I feel tired I'll go to
bedr'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20
The Animals In Heaven.

According to the Mohammedan's be-
lief, there are ten animals in heaven.
These form the following strange me-
nagerie: The calf offered by Abraham,
the OK of Moses, the whale of Jonah,
the ass of Balaam, the ram of Ishmael,
the ant of Solomon, the camel of the
prophet Salech, the cuckoo Of Balkis,
the dog of the seven sleepers and Al
Borak, the animal which carried Mo-
manned to heaven.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20
E;ohtv-eioht and the stuarts.

Eighty-eight was the fatal number Of
the Stuarts. James III. was killed in
fight from Bannockburn 1883. Mary
Stuart was beheaded 1888. James ii.
of England was dethroned In 1888
Charles Edward died in 1888. Some
say that the first Stuart king, Robert
II. died in 13SS.-New York Sun.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20
Knew He Was Worshiped.

I'm Paris Mr.. Whistler and an Eng
fish painter got into very turbulent
argument about Velasquez at a studio
tea" said an artist. "Mr. Whistler at
one point in the argument praised him
self extravagantly. The Englishman
listening, sneered and said at the end;
"Tt's a good thing we can't see our
selves as others see u.s.
"Tsn't it, thought said Mr.. Whistler,
I know in my case should grow In
tolerably conceited.'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20
Pictorial Wash Lists.

Pretty old inventions are our modern
wash lists. The old German house
wife had an odd way of keeping track
# the garments she gave out to be
washed. She had picture Of each
article and wrote down the number of
everything opposite to it with piece
of chalk, which was rubbed out when
the article was returned. to be used
again the next week. 1t was really
pictorial and perpetual wash list.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20
Gulf of Persia.

The Persian gulf is a dangerous and
difficult place in which to navigate. 1t
is only partially surveyed, and there IS
not single light after leaving Kara
CHI, Currents are most cratic, ana
great caution is always necessary when
navigating these waters.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20
When He Was Lavish.

81 presume you still remember your
wedding trip?"
Eyes. indeed. And ! often wish that
my husband had continued to care as
little for money as he seemed to on
that first journey we took together
Detroit Free Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20
(First publication July. 20 1861
NOTICE OF FINAL ACCOUNT AND TO DE-
TERMINE INHERITANCE TAX

COUNTY COURT-Pierce County Wisconsin
In Probate.
In the matter of the Will of Maria Shinn.
Notice is hereby given that at regular
term OF the County Court to be held in and for
sale county, at the Court House in the village
of Ellsworth in said county. on the first Tues
day (being the 5th day. of Sept. A d. 1915, at
the opening of court on that dav the following
matter will be heard and considered:
The application of Edgar W1lmoth, exc
cutor Of the will Of Maria Shinn, e.
ceased, late of the city of River Falls. in said
county, for the examination and allowance OF
his final account, and for the assignment OF
the residue of the estate of said deceased to
such persons as are by law entitled thereto;
and for the determination and adjudication of
the inheritance tax, IL any, payable In said
estate.
Dated July 18th A. D. 1915.
By the Court
Warren P. Knowles, County Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20
Sidns of the Times.

Novels aren't proper reading matter
for you, Ella. At your age I read chill
dren's books"
But those were very different times,
mamma. Why, you even told me that
papa was your first love."-Munich
Fliegende Blaetter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20
Hard Lines.

"De Verde. the poet, needs sympa
thy"
"Why?'
when he was a boy he worked in
a newspaper office emptying waste bas,
kets, and now he fills them up."-Phil-
adelphia Bulletin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20
Gold Beetles.

Remarkable gold beetles are found in
Central America. The head and wing
cases are brilliantly polished with
luster as of gold itself. To sight and
touch they have all the appearance of
metal, and each is worth from $50
to $50.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20
Americas Largest Snake.
Philosophy That Failed.

81 don't see ST Perkins any more at
the grocery lyceum."
Isl sorter lost caste. He was set
ting on a cracker barrel arguing that
life wasn't worth living. A lamp ex-
ploded"
"Well?"
Isl was the first man OUTPUTS
burgh Dispatch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20
Not Very EiIIinu.

Lady of the House-You say you
haven't had anything to eat today?
Tramp-Lady, if yer will believe me,
de only ting I've swallered terday is
inSult.-BoSton Transcript.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20
No Objection.

Voice-Is this the weather bureau?
How about a shower tonight? Prophet
Don't ask me. If you need one take
it.-Chaparral.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20
Maddening Barrier.

"Is there anything between Jennie
and young Jones?"
Nothing that 1 know Of except pow
erty."-Baltimore American.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20
His Definition.

Besides being tiresome. that fellow
has a voice which goes right through
you"
''Yes, I've noticed he's something of
a bore" -Baltimore American.
Americas Largest Snake.
The largest American serpent is Tive
anaconda, which may attain a length
Of thirty feet. 1t inhabits tropical
America and is a handsome ANIMAL
with dark round spots scattered over
it's whole body on a groundwork Of
rich brown. 1t is very fond of water
and haunts the banks of rivers, lakes
and streams, there lying in wait for
any deer or peccary which may come
to the margin Of the water to drink.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20

Content can only be found In the
tranquility Of the heart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-07-20

Thrift ought to be taught as part OF
the alphabet Of virtue.-James ]. Hull
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-28
New Shop Opens
Tomorrow

The Toggery. Seattle's newest
haberdashery and hat shop. will
open at 322 Pike street tomorrow.
IL will be operated by two of Seat
ties progressive young business
men. NJ. ]. Love and Il. u. Gray.
Mr.. Love. who will operate the fur
nishing goods department, is we'll
known in Seattle. lie has been
engaged In business here for the
past four years-for the past year
he has operated Loves Haberdash-
cry, at 22l Union street, where he
has built up a substantial business.
This move to pike street, right into
the heart OF things. is an important
step forward. Mr.. Love Is we'll
known member OF the Bolo club.
Mr.. Gray is we'll known also. hay
ing been engaged In the advertis-
ing and merchandising business In
Seattle for the past two years.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-28

title role could have been given.
n. Sprotte's deep bass Ia eminentiy
fitted TO the part OF Mcphisto. l..
r. Rhodes. Mrs. G.. r. Russell. Mis-
Marion Hogan and Mrs. Romeyn
Jansen each won q wholesome ovs-
ton.
The company. on the whole. Is
giving Seattle its greatest treat this
week In opera.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-28
SOLDIER BITES
SELF TO DEATH

WINNIPEG. Manitoba. April 2s.
Whistler y. r. Morgan bic him.
self TO death II 10 be determined by
a royal commission here today.
Morgan. a trooper. lay In barracks
With his mouth open. A soldier
near him suddenly sounded a bugie.
Morgan jumped. his false teeth
fell into his throat. snapped toEeth-
cr and severed tissues which later
caused his death.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-28

Why 60 limping around with ach-
ing. puffed-up feet--feet so tired.
chafed. sore and swollen you can
hardly get your shoes on or Off
Why don't you get 25-cent box OF
TIE" from the drug store now and
gladden. your tortured feet?
"Tiz' makes your feet glow with
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-28
SUNSHINE DAD" BoRRoWs
MONEY AND WEEDS WIDOW

DE Wolf Horpers second screen
appearance at the Liberty Ia In the
role OF a gay parent whose broad
shoulders refuse TO be hnrdened
with anything savoring OF serious.
ness. Sunshine Dad" IL tho title
OF the comedy. Alonro. . Thes.
plan. tho past the half century
mark. IL a bit sway~ard and fire.
qucn,ly calls upon bis loving son
for a loan. Aionxo r. nightly at
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-28
MARGUERITE SNOW AND
REvEllE IN SAME PLAY

The Half Million Bribc. a grip.
ping fivepart story OF politics. ro-
nance and mystery. IN which Ham
llton Reyclle and Marguerite Snow
are starred. is the feature at the
strand theatre.
In this production. Revelic and
Miss Snow are costarred for the
first time. altho both have had
stellar roles in many other Metro
wondcrpiayH.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-28
.bEARrS OF MEN" AND
rkclp cHIt OQEN

In Hearts OF Men" at the Glenn
mer theatre. the opening scenes
are laid In Germany. where two
young men are shown at work In a
perfume mandatory. One OF
them has devised an Arabian per
fume. His covetous friend steals
the formula.
The two men drift apart and only
meet again when the thief has
grown rich out OF the proceeds OF
the sale OF The Arabian Rose"
The little children of the former
friends fall in love. which further
complexities matters.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-28
WHEN THE PASTOR
USED HIS FISTS

Richard Lennox was a pastor
Usually he believed in the peace
at-most-any- price idea.
But certain contingencies arose.
And he used his fists.
This Lennox chap worked In the
"slums" in The Light Bearer" at
the Glass A. and when some OF his
flock got rough. he took his coat
off In Romeo Hagen. etc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-28
CHARLIE CON- MiTS
SOME +ARt.kARi

wouldst commit suiclde7
Then follow tho example of Char.
lie Chaplin IN his burlesque on
Carmen" You can try his meth.
cd without hurting yourself The
way he plnngcs the death" knife
into his breast at the conclusion OF
the play. IL a scream. See him at
the Rex.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-28
MARY PlckFoRD IN
nIhE ETERNAL GRIND"

Friday night and Saturday will
bring the good. bye exhibitions OF
popular Mary Piekford In The
Eternal Grind" at the Coliseum.
The play Ia worthy Of her. IL Ia
appealing In It's showing OF what
an employer really can afford 10 do
TO better tho working conditions OF
hik smpluyen
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-28
SOME HONEYMOON" HAS
A BIG BUNCH OF LAUGHS

"Hls World OF Darkness" the
sixth episode OF THE Strange Case
of Mary Page. Some Honey
moon" and News Pictorial Of
the worlds doinss are the pictures
that comprise the all firstriu pro.
gram a, the Alhambra until Satur.
day night. Ills World OF Dark
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-28
SPANISH TENOR
IS At MS BEST

Friday nisht--Der Frcischuets."
Saturday matinee--"Haensel and
Gretel-
The Standard Grand Opera COM
pany and Constantine. the Spanish
tenor. landed right side up and on
all fours with a vast audience that
heard the repetition OF Faust" at
the Moore theatre last night.
Constantino's voice was at its
best. and no better portrayal OF the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-28
MADAME x" 10 STRONG
DRAMATIC PLAY

Madame X" will be shown at the
Mission until Saturday night only.
Dorothy Donnollys magnificent In.
depreciation on the stage OF the
woman who driftsd in search of
love ~ duplicated on the screen.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-28
WILL give Pageant

THE Pageant OF the Dance" will
be given by children pupils OF the
Faurot Academy OF Dancing. at the
Moore theatre. on the evening of
May 6. They will show the devel
opment of classical dancing. give
costume dances and divertisse-
ment.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-28

ness" IL. a strong dramatic feature.
Billie Rhodes and Lee Moran are
the participants In Some Honey
moon" an uproarious comedy. The
sixth episode OF The Strange Case
Of Mary Page" is still more thrill
Ing than the previous episodes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-28
DRAMA AND COMEDY
AT THE COLONIAL

Drama and comedy features are
represented in the Colonial bill for
the balance OF the week. A five-act
drama tops the bill. II is entitled
Revelation A Beauty and Vim
comedy follows.