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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04


The report Of the Secretary Of War exhibits
several gratifying results attained during tue
year BY wise and transformations methods The
percentage Of assertions from the army tan
EVIL .or which both Congress and the depart
mcnt have long been seeKing q remedy has
been reduced during the past year p per cent,
and for the uoaths Of August and September
during which time the favorable effects OF the
AT % June Is were felt. SO per mt as con-
pared with the same months q iSs9.
Tire results attained by REORGANIZATION
aud consolidation % the divisions having
charge o. the hospital service records OF the
volunteer service are very remarkable. This
change was effected in July. 1879. and AT that
time there we're +o654 Gases awaiting atten-
tfou. more than half Of these being calls from
the Pension once Tor information necessary
70 the adjudication OF pension claims On
the S1th day OF June last though over 5000
new calls had come in. there was not single
case that had not been examined and an
swered.
COAST DEFENSES.
concur 81 the recon u sadatiocs O! the Sec.
EetGEy tat adequate AID regular sppropsia-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04
The Department of Agriculture
FARMERS rRoSpERTNG.

The report Of the Secretary OF Agriculture
deserves especial attention in view Of the fast
that the year has been marked IN very I'M
usual degree by agitation and organization
among the farmers looking TO an increase in
the profits OF their business II will be found
that the efforts Of the department have been
intplligentlv and zeal0usly devoted 10 the pro
motion q the interests intruSted 20 its care
A very substantial Improvement IN the
market prices q the leading farm products
during the year IS noticed. The price { wheat
advanced nom 81 cents October isss 20
81 0Oal in October. 1870. cora fr IN 81 ceilts 10
50ll cents. oats from 1914 c hts = - cents
and barley from IS teLts - = cents
Meats shovel substantial bpt not 20 age
an Increase The export tras iu 1--we NEt -ft-is
and fowls SaOEs vrf lse-s IT,
crease: The total value & .uch ~ o-~
Tor the year eEd.ag TG2s 30 81, Wa ~ ~
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

The people at the Worlds
Dispensary of Buffalo, N. Y,
have stock-taking time once
year and what do you think
they do? Count the number
of bottles that've been re-
turned by the men and women
who say that DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery or
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton didn't do what they said
it would do.
And now many do you
think they have to count.
One in ten? Not onc III tf5s
huNdred :
Here are two remedies
one the Golden Medical Dis
covery, for regulating and in
vlgoratlng the liver and purify
ing the blood; the other, the
hope of weakly womanhood,
and they've been sold for
years, sold by the million bot
ties; sold under a b0ztt0e
guarantee, and not one in five
hundred can say:
1T was not the medicine for
me E"
And-is there any reason
why you should be the one |?
And-supposing you are what
Go you lose ABSOLUTELY
n0kltRg j.!
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

tions be continued for coast defense works and
ordnance. Plans have been practically agreed
upon, and there can be no good reason for de-
laying the execution OF them. while the de
fenseless state Of our great seaports furnishes
an urgent reason for wise expedition.
THE MILITIA.
The encouragement that HIS been extended
10 the militia OF the states. generally. and most
appropriately designated the National Guard, 4"
should be continued and enlarged. These mil
itary organizations constitute. in large sense,
the army OF the United States. while about
five-si&ths OF the annual cost OF their mainten-
ance Is betrayed by the States.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04
excellent ADVICE ALWAYS AZ

Excellent advice always. Adopt il in the
treatment of kidney and bladder inactivity,
and You will avoid danger. Healthfuly,
but moderately, impel these organs, if slug
gish, 10 act by the use OF Hostelter's Stom-
ach Bitters, no less a diuretic than tonic
and general alternative. Don't forget, also,
the timely aid il affords when malarial. liver
and rheumatic complaints manifest them
selves.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

THE YoUTH's COMPANION gives so much
for the small amount that il costs il is NJ
wonder it is taken already in nearly Half {
Million Families. With its fine paper anC
beautiful illustrations. its Weekly Illus
trated Supplements, and its Double Holiday
Numbers, II seems as if the publishers could
not do enough TO please BY sending Sl-5,
now you may obtain il free to january, anC
for fun year from that date TO January
1892 Address, The YOUTHS COMPANION
Boston, Mass
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

DISSENTING OF CoNFIDENcE.-There Is no
article which so richly deserves the entire
confidence of the community as BROWNS
BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs. Those suffering from
Asthmatic and Bronchial Diseases, Coughs,
and Colds should try them. Price % cents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04
Postal Denartment.

METHODS
The report of the Postmaster General shows
the most gratifying progress in the important
work committed TO his direction The business
methods have been greatly improved. large
economy in expenditures and an increase OF
four and three quarter millions IN
receipts have been realized. Tho deficiency
this year Is s. 7s6:0) as against So $50. lo3 last
var, not withstanding the great enlargement
Of the service. Mail routes have been extended
and quickened and greater accuracy ana dis
patch in distribution and delivery have been
attained The report will be found To be full
OF interest and suggestion. not only TO Congress,
but to those thoughtful citizens who may be
interested 10 know what business methods can
do for that department of public administra-
tion which most nearly touches all our people.
THE TILoTrERY ACT.
The passage OF the act TO amend certain
sections Of the Revised Statutes relating 10
lotteries, approved September 10, 1890, has
been received with great and deserved popular
favor The Post-Onice Department and the
Department Of Justice at once entered upon the
enforcement Of the law with sympathetic
vigor. ana already the public mails have been
largely freed from the fraudulent and demon
alizing appeals and literature emanating from
the lottery companies.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

Is IT economy to save few cents buying q
cheap soap or strong washing powder, and
lose dollars in ruined rOtted clothess If not
use Dobbins' Electric Soap, white as snow,
and as plire Ask YOUR grocer for it
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by taking Hall S Catarrh Cure
+. j. CHENEY a. Co, Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersig ned, have known +. J..
Cheney for the lasttifteen years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions. and financially able TO carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West a. Truax, Wholesale Druggists. Toledo.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials free.
Price, 75c. per bottle Sold by all Druggists.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04
aHuA"I'H' = HNI |" = =

The experiments conducted during the year
TO test the relative resisting power OF armor
plates have been so valuable as 10 attract
great attention In Europe. The only part OF
the work upon the new ships that is threatened
by unusual delay is the armOr plating, and
every effort is being made TO reduce that to a
minimum. IL is o source OF congratulation
that the anticipated influence OF these modern
vessels upon the esprit de corps Of the officers
and seamen has been fully realized Comb
dence and pride in the ship among the crew are
equivalent 10 a secondary battery. Your favor
able consideration il invited TO the recon
mendaJions of the Secretary.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

ANYBODY could tell that the reason why
clocks get into the penitentiary is TO do
time. Buffalo Express.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

WALTER-''Do you object 10 cigars, Miss
Pertef" Miss Perte-"Never, unless they
are lightad l,-Snmervilla Lnnrnal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

"ITs my turn now!'' as the dago's vito
said when she relieved him at the hand
| organ.-Boston Traveller.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

A GIRL who married poet found that, In
stead or improving things grew verse and
verse.-Binghamp ton Leader.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

SuNATRA wrappers are in high favor with
cigarmakers, but the most suitable fapper
for the immature smoker Of cigarettes Is
the mothers sHpper.-Roston Transcript
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

A FINE sleeping-car costs about $4,000
Such cars are not owned by the porters.-
N O Picayune
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

MY friend, look b ere you know how weak
and nervous your " lie is, and you know that
Carter's Iron Pills viii relieve her. Now
why not be fair about it and buy her bOxa
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

SOME anglers assert that the keen-sighted-
ness of troutis due to his ''specks. Dos
ton Courier
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

BuIoUsNEss, dizziness, nausea, headache,
are relieved by small doses Of Carriers Lit
lie Liver Pills
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04
A o.. so Paper for SIZE.

NOTHING is half so rough on a man as a
two days beard, unless il is his new under
clothing -Elmira Gazette
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

WHEN Noah's ark lit on Mount Ararat
after the flood it was the first arc-light on
Observation-Disclosures Times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

THE farmers poultry mas one advantage
over the Owner-it is always sure Of crop.
u. nvvell Courier
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

THE best cough medicine is Piso's Cure
for Consumption. Sold everywhere. pc.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

FOR every Custrious man there is an
idle one wanting 70 borrow money Of him
Atchison Globe
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

ACTORS. VocalisUs, Public Speakers praise
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

AN old man is good much easier than a
young cGe-AtchisOn Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

MAHER q GRosH, Toledo Ohio, are thor
oughly reliable and will do as they agree.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

SPLENDID NEW VESSELS.

The construction and equipment OF the new
ships for the navy have made very satisfactory
progress. Since March 4, 1899, nine new yes
sells have been put in commission, and during
this winter four more. including one monitor,
will b. added. The construction OF the other
vessels authorized is being pushed, both in the
Government and private yards, with energy
ana watcl cd with most scrupulous care.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

concur 81 the recon n sadatio1s o! the Sec.
EetgEy Tat adequate asd regular appropgis-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04
OnS snouiu De mdue.
LANDS FOR SETTLERS.

The policy outlined in my last annual mes
sage in relation 10 the patenting of lands to
| settlers upon the public domain has been car
I ried out in the administration OF the Land Or
/ flee. No general suspicion OF imputation Of
fraud has been allowed to de ay the hearing an 4
/ adjudication of individual cases upon their mer-
I it,. The purpose has been to perfect the title
] Il honest settlers with such promptuess that
I the value of the entry might not be swallowed
I up by the expenses and eNtortiOns to which
delay subjected the claimant The average
/ monthly issue of agricultural patents has been
Z sssd nh 81
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04


The Difference between the two govern
ncnt~ touching the fur seal question in the
BehrtuE sea h not yet adjusted a. Viii De
seen bv the correspondence which VIII soon
be laid before Congress The offer 20 submit
the quest or 70 arbitration. proposed
hy her Nu9c>ty's Government has not been
accepted for the reason that the form a. sub
mission proposed = not Thought q oe calcl-
lated q assure . conclusion satisfactory TO
either party IL H. sincerely hoped that before
the oreninE 81 another scaling season some
arranreuucur may be effected which Will as
surt 10 the United States 8 property right
derived from Russia which was mot uisre-
gsrded by any nation Tor more than eighty
years preceding the outbreak O tn existing
In the tariff act n wrong was dom 10 the
Kingdom 90 Hawaii which I am bount 10 pre-
sumo was wholly uninteutionaL Duties we're
levied on certain commodities Whica are in
cluded in The reciprocity treaty nov existing
between The United states and the kinguorn OF
IaN Sit without indicating the necessary eX-
cepti1n in favor % that kinUdom- hope Con
gre-s viii repair What might otherwise seem to
b. a breach 90 faith on the part o this Govern
nent
An award in favor q the United States IN
the matter o. the claim q Mr. Van BoSkelen
against Hayti VS. rendered on the 4th OF De
rember ~ hut owing - disorders then and
RfterWard prevailing IN Hayil, the terms OF the
PAYMENTS were not observed A new agree
rleut As 20 the me Of payment has been ap-
proved and i now In force Other 1ust claims
q citizens o. the United states Tor redress OF
WrouC. suffered during The late political con
eict in Hayti viii il Is hoped. speedily yield 70
frierd'y treatment
Prou6sitioTS for the amendnient Of the treaty
q sxtradition between tne Tinted States ana
Italy are noW under consideration
You VIII be asked 20 proElue t1e means 81 ae-
reptlng The invitation 81 Z e Ila-lah Gov sIn-
nent y take part IN an ?. rfa.ehlng son-st-
snee 70 consider the adoption u > un;vsrsa.
prime meridian fgurn whicI - -lkCn Longitude
=, . time. As th.s proposal ..I'.ts N tie frack
q 10 reform sSsEsi . be Il stated By sss Iss'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

II any intelligent and loyal company of
American citizens were required to catalogue
the essential human conditions OF life, do
not doubt that with absolute unanimity il
would begin with free and honest elections"
And IL IS gratifying TO know that generally
there is "a growing and non partisan demand
for better election laws. But against this
sign of hope and progress must be set the de-
pressing and undeniable fact that election
laws and methods are sometimes cunningly
contrived TO secure minority control, while
violence comrletes the shortcomings OF fraud.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

1t is quite important that prompt action should
be taken in this matter in order that any appro-
priatlons for better communications with these
countries, and any agreements that may be
made for reciprocal trade, may not be hindered
by the Inconvenience OF making exchanges
through European money cenfers or burdened by
the tribute which is an incident Of that method
OF business.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

The bill Tor the relief q The Supreme Court
has, after many years OF discussion. reached a
and IL is hoped that any differences of opinion
may be so harmonized as 10 save the essential
features Of this very important measure. In
this connection / earnestly renew my recon-
mendation that the salaries Of the Judges Of
the United States District Courts be SO re-
adjusted that none OF them shall receive less
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-12-04

The peace % Central America has again been
disturbed through a revolutionary chan &c In sal
vldnr. which was lot re. nsu Xei ty other States.
and nosti.ities broke cut between salvador and
Guatemala. threatening 10 iuvosve all Central
America in CgnfiIlt and UNDO the progress
which had been made toward a union Of their
interests The effort OF II Cove. nuett was
promptly and ZealOIS,y eXerted IL q. mpoSe
their differences. and through tn active efforts
OF the representative % the United states q
provisional treaty Of peace was siyned August
e. where bv the rigut of the Republic q Sa4ya-
dor TO choose its own rulers was recognized
General Ezcra. the chief Of the Provisional
Go seTumeut has nee bs,n confirmed in the
Z esideucy by the Assembly, and diplomatic
recognition duly followed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-12-17
DEATH OF BISHOP ATWOOD.

BROTHER MILLEN ATWOOD. Rish
op of the thirteenth Ward. depart
ed this life, from a complication o.
complaints, superinducei by old age
at his resiieUee in this city. at 1879
a. M, to-day, Decembe. 18th.
Millen Atwood was the son OF
Dan Atwood and Polly Sawyer, and
was bern at Wellington, Toiland
Co., Connecticut, May 24,h, 1917.
His father was a farmer and mad
but poor health. Millen's educa-
tionaiadvsntages We're consequently
but limited. He remained with his
parents until he was u years old.
when he went with his brother to
learn the mason trade, remaining
with him till 1910.
During the year last named he
learned that the Mormon, Elders
were preaching in the house OF 2
neighbor. He attended aud listened
TOR the first time 10 a discourse upon
the principles OF the Gospel as re-
veaied through the Prophet Joseph
Smith. The name Of the preacher
was Joseph t. Bah, and MilIen at
once became au ardent believer.
Speaking OF hi. conversion he said
to the writer, in his characteristic
way. Something got down into
me that b - never gone ont since"
On April 9th, ISL, having the
spirit OF gathering, he left his
fathers family and went 10 .Sauvoo,
ardving there on the Els. Of May,
when be beiIeld the Pr9pbe, for the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-12-17
Louis James Coming.

The attractions that are offered al
the TheItre the first half OF mex,
week are superior ones aud will
greatly please all lovers Of dramatic
art.
The announcement that Louis
James is 10 appear at the time men.
toned in several Of his famous
Characterization is hailed with de-
light and is sufficient to ensure
crowded houses ut every perform.
ance. Mr.. James has selected
Shakespesre's thrilling tragedy Of
Macbeth" for the opening per.
Torrance, Monday evening, and
the role will undoubtedly have the
same accuracy and fidelity to
clIssic lines that distinguishes the
work Of this sterling actor. Tues
day night .'Othelio'' will be given
and the engagement closes wednes-
day evening with the romantic
dram The Marble Heart"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-12-17
THIRD DISTRICT COURT.
The Electric Railroad Suits are Still
Being Fought.

The electric railroad cases still
drag along in the Third Distric,
Court.
The title of the case which clue
before Judge Zane yesterday after.
noon is the Salt Lake Rapid Transit
Company vs.. the Salt Lake City
Railroad Company, the action be-
ing brought for decree of court
Restraining defendant from cutting
or detacbing the trolly wires at the
intersection Of the lines of the
plaintiff and defendant, etc. The
defendants filed n cross-complaint.
IN which, after den ing the .llrya.
tons Of plaintiff, it prsys for an In.
Junction pending the action IT,
straining the plaintiff from in any
manner connecting its wires with
these Of the defendant, or from con-
Iinuing such connections or other.
wise interfering with the Operations
VI defendants road.
i'll. Rawlins il counsel IN, ,h.
plaintiff and p. L.. Williams Tor tb..
defendant.
&C. uphman, Superintendent. of
the SAX Lake Rauid Trans,f t.on.
pauy. was calI,-I and ,e.tiG..J 70 ~,
cous, rucIIon of IN. r,,a,, .nJ Or
matters. Tne nurnb..r of ,.rns.;n',.
yber. the troIlv wire. ;n,.rsa.,..,
witness said. was ,.,yhtaan ,h.rt
ing crossed by the ,nm,.ny.s 60
at The rat. of .iyhtv.f,urr Tim a.
hour. or 1874 times duripy 49,
ing Isy Of fifteen hours- on f.,
Sg,th Street there wa. yivsn -
minutes service or tw.s,rv.S,nr,iur
ing IN hour. there him, FINN frni.
ond South Street !. tx.Iv...m;nnt.
s-rvi,,.. urtwentv dur;ny on -.
on Thir Sout,, Sirr,.t s,r,..n -,
an non: on, Sixtn S,a,,n S,,..,
teen lin,s an hnuI. on Maj So,
Souib SIr,,,s clio hf ,;n,..
an hour. a tIt,i ~ .,,n,v-s ne
an hour. or Ia,4 far 6.i,
day.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-12-17

The closing exercises Of the Four
teenth Ward l.. ID. s. Seminary
will be held Friday next at the
Fourteenth Ward Assembly Hall.
An interesting programme will be
rendered In the morning, commence
ing at 10 n. m. and children's
party will he given nj ] p. m.
Friends and patrons OF the institu-
ton are cordially invited. dit