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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17
Feet of rsrln Legislation.

The gers raj interest n the operations OF the
treasury cpa tEneat has been much augment
Ell durluE the iass year by reason OF the con
fiiCIiuE rsd tfaus watch accom- panied and
folIogeI the tariff ami ether legislation q the
last coma re- - afectlas the fev uGes as - the
result, a.. this iegisiati N upon the treasury
aCI upon the Cou1-rY. On the one hand u was
conteuled that imports would 50 fail OF as 10
leave the treasury bankrupt and that prices
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17
The sioux War.

The outbreak among the Sioux. which oc-
CURED In December last IS as 10 its causes and
incidents fully reported upon by the war de-
partment aad the deparim mt OF interior.
That these Indians have had some just com
plants especially in the matter Of the reduc-
ton OF the appropriation for rations and in the
DELAYS attending the enactment q laws 10 en-
abe the department 10 perform the engage
ments entered into with them. + probably true:
bus the sioux tribes are naturally war-itks and
turbulent and their warriors were excited by
their med cine men and chiefs. who preachedth
coming OF an Indian Mess ah who was 10 give
item power 70 destroy tEeir encmies In RieH
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

10 is not my purpose here 10 discuss the ques-
tion whether a choice by the legislature or by
the voters # equal single districts Is choice
10y THIS state. but oAiy to Recommend such reg l.
lations OF this matter by constitutional amend
ment which will secure uniformity and prevent
that disgracefui partisan lugglery to which
such a liberty OF cnoice. IL II exists, offers a
temptation. Nothing just now Is more lmpor-
tant than 80 provide every guaranty for the
absolutely fair and free choice by an equal SUI
frage within the respective states Of all the
officers Of the national governments. whether
that suffrage is applied directly, as in the
choice OF members of the house of representa-
tiyes, or indirectly. rs in the choice OF senators
and electors Of president Respect for public
officers and obedience to law will not cease to
be the characteristics OF our people until our
elections cease TO declare the will nalorities
fairy ascertained, without fraud oppression
or gerrymander.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

- ollc-al cgrl9l liLt CO the conduct o. cur
L.l1leleF ~ ~ our naval o1icezs during the
se--ss.t "a t-r- presented 10 this govern
mem, aas 10 - g. lsltter &c regret that 50 many
- ~ "'. u people should have given eart1 un-
-. Z. '1tl-.- l'.' 1' Uplliuts that rlani.e-tiv
- tI 81" ..- t't1- interests and iu q VISA
= - rr--t-.as az the ru5tea Stares
~ --'l-'- sac collapse - the government %
ga-A-aeela brought shout . condition which
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

The work OF the census bureau is now far in
advance and the great bulk Of the enormous
labor involved completed. IL will be strict Il
statistical exhibit and less eneumbered by es-
saws than its immediate predecessors. The
methods pursued have been fair, careful and
intelligent and have secured the approval Of
the statisticians, who have followed them with
a scientific and nonpartlsan interest The APP
preparations necessary 10 the early completion
and early publication OF the authorized vol
umes should be- given in time to secure against
DELAYS which increase the cost and ut the
snmn Ting diminish Tho whine of the work.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17
rrauds Against the sunrag &c.
a Commission Needed.

believe il would be possible 10 constitute
commission, non partisan in its managershtp
and composed Of patriotic, wise and impartial
mer to whom a consideration Of The question
Of the evils connected with our election system
ana methods might be committed with good
prospect of securing unanlmtty IN some plan
for removing or mitigating these evils. The
constitution would permit the selection OF the
cor, mission 10 h., e-ted in the supreme
court if that method would give the
best guaranty Of tmpartiallty. This commits
sion should be charged with tie duty O:
inquiring into the who subject Of the law of
elections as related 10 the caolce OF omcers OF
the national government with a view to secur-
ing to every el ctor a free and unm0lested ez-
ercise Of the suffrage and as near an approach
20 an equality 81 value in each ba cast as Is
attanable White the policies OF the general
govern ment upon the tariff upon the restora-
tiOn Of our merchant Marie upon river and
harbor improvements and other such matters
Of grave and general concern are liable
to be turned this way or that ~ the results
OF congressional elections and administrative
poiicies sometimes involving issues that tend
To peace or war. TO he turned this way or that
by the results OF presidential election, there
Is a rightful interest in all the states and in
every congressional district that will not he
deceived silenced by tue audaci0us pre-
tense that the question OF the rlg.> OF
any b1dy OF regal voter IN any state
or in any congressional district 70 give
their sudrages force upon these general
questions IS matter 90 only local con
Germ or control. The demand that the limita-
tion az suffrage should ne found in the law and
only there IS Just demand ana no Just man
must continue 10 be. for a consultation that
shall proceed with candr r. ca mness ali
patience upon the lines OF justice and human
ity not Of prejudice and cruelty" To the con
sideration Of these very grave questions In
wife not ouly the attention OF congress. BIT
that Of all patriotic citizens. We must not en-
terrain the deiusion that our people have
ceased to regard free ballot and equal repre-
sentation as tue price Of their allegiance 10
laws and 20 civil magistrates
GoncI usion.
have been greatly reioiced 10 notice many
evidences Of the Increased UniScaiion OF our
re pie ana OF a revived national spirit The
vista that row opens to US Is wider and more
glorious than ever before. GratiEcaticn aud
amazement struggle for supremacy as we con
template the popu alton. wealth and moral
strength Of our co0ntry- A trust. momentoGs
in its influence upon our people and upon the
world. Is for q brief time committed 70 Us. and
we must not be faithiess 10 its first condition
the defers - he free and equal Influences Of
the peep in The ch i2e q IEohc Cf-cers and
in the eoatgsl u pubic @lalrs tSigned)
BENJAMIN HARE soT.
FxEer-r-rE MISSION Qac @ 1851
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17
The Agricultural d partment.

II the establishment OF the department Of
agriculture was regarded by anyone as a mere
concession TO the unenlightencd demand Of a
worthy class CT people. that impression has
been most enectualiy removed by thf great re-
suits already attained It's home influence has
been very great in dissewin 9tinS agricultural
and horticultural information: ia stimulating
and directing further dversiheaiion OF crops :;
in detecting and Graduating diseases Of domes-
tie ANNA - and more than ALL IN the close
and informal contact which II has established
and maintained with the farmers and stock
raisers OF the whole country. Every request
for infoI nation has had prompt attention and
every subject merited s.deration. The sci
entific CORPS OF The department is 4 a high
order ana Is pushing its Investigations with
method and enthusiasm.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17
Reducing the surplus.

The presence OF large cash surplus in the
treasury has for many years been the subject
Of much unfavOrabe criticism and has fur
nished AN argument 20 those who have desired
% place the tariff upon purely revenue basis.
II was agreed by all that the Withdrawal from
circulation OF 40 large an amount OF money was
an embarrassment 20 the business OF
the country and made necessary the in
PREVENTION Of the department at frequent
intervals TO relieve threatened monetary
pauscs. The surplus on March /. 1889. was
slsS ~. $50 -. The policy OF applying this sur
Plus TO the redemption OF the interest bearing
securities Of the United States was thought 20
be preferable 10 that OF depositug II without
interest in selected national banks There
have been redeemed since the date last meL-
toned OF interest bearing securities S25q. 07p-
$50. resulting ia a reduction Of fhe annual in
terest charge OF sIf. 6Sl 90 The money which
had been deposited in haaks without interest
has been gradually withdrawn and used in the
IN -. IN -.ah HI. 4
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17


The grain crop OF this year was the largest
in our history - per cent greater than that q
last year aud yet the new markets that have
been opened and the large demand resulting
from short crops in Europe nave sustained
price T. such an extent that the enormous
surplus OF meats and breadstuns Will be mar
keted at goOs prices bringing relief and pros
perity to an industry that was much de-
pressed The va.ue 81 tie grain crop Of the
United states Is estimated ~ The secretary 10
be this year sT001000 more tnan last; ot
meats $50 OD00 mere. aud Of all products OF
the farm s. 000l10 more. i i not inappro-
PIRATE, ! think here 10 suggest tnat our salts
faction tn tie contemplation Of this marvellous
addition 70 the national wealth Is unelouded
by any suspicion - the currency y which IL IS
measured and Ia which the farmer Is paid tor
the product Of his feds.
The civil : rVics.
The report q the ciTil service commission
s1ou}d receive the careful attention Of the cp-
panents rs Rc.l as the friends Of tais reform.
TIE commission invites a personal inspection
Of senators and representatives OF lis records
and ~ lhods. AMI eTe.y f@|r critic win teel
iIai suea a. examination snou-d preeede tudg.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17
international Copyright.

international copyright has beel secured in
accordance With the con iitiOnS Of TIE act OF
March 2. 1871. With Begun France, Great
Britain md the British possessions and
Switzerland. the laws % those countries uer-
hitting 20 cur citizens the benefit Of copyright
on substantially tae same basis IS 10 their own
citizens and subjects. Win Germany q sne-
Z ciai convention has been negotiated upon this
subject which wil bring that country within
the rec procaI benefits Of our legislation
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

The result OF this 10 icy, Of the silver legisla-
tion and OF tue refundng Of the a. per cent
h51fs mas been a large increase OF ths money
in circulation At the date last NIL I'd the
circulation was g. 4o4 ", qS6. or S23.3 per
capita. while on the first day OF December. 1891
il had increased to sljs7.2 62.07U. or s2iSS per
capita The oGe- Of the secretary Of the r. asury
10 the no ders OF the - per cent bonds % eX-
tend the time % redemption, al tie option %
the government a. an interest OF per cent
was accepted by the holaers Of about one-half
the am1unt. and the unattended bonds are be-
fnv retfne med on ureSpntA tirn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17
Eussia's Treatment of the jews.
The Nfc4raguan Canal.

The annual report % the Maritime Canal
Company 81 Nicaragua shows that much
costly and necessary preparatory work has
been done during the year IN TIE construction
~ shops railroad tracks ard harbor piers ard
breakwafCr-. and that the work u canal con
>tructiou has made some progress. deem i
20 D. a matter e the highest concern %
the United States that this canal connecting
the waters ~ the Atlantic and Pacific oceans
cation between our ports upon those two great
seas. should De speedily constructed and AZ the
smallest practicable limit OF cost The gain
in freiEEts 70 The people and the direct saving
10 the government % the United States in the
use ~ its naval vessels would pay the entire
cost OF this work within a short series OF years.
mos siucecely hope that neither party
nor ScctiOua. lines viii be drawn upon this
great American Project 50 fun Of interest 10
the people % all our states and 50 influential in
il effects upon the prestige aud prosperity %
. our common country
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

The exports OF gold 10 Europe. which began
in February last and continued until the last
OF July. aEgrcg gated over S71.00),000 TIE net
Joss OF gold during the fiscal year was nearly
SIS Qp1001. That no serious monetary disturb
ance resulted was most gratifying aud gave TO
Europe fresh evidence OF the strength and
stability OF our financial institutions With
the movement Of crops this outflow Of gold was
speedily stopped. and a return Sc in. Up 10
December we had recovered or our gold loss
al the port Of New York s55.s-4.010 and il is
confidently believed that during the winter and
spring this aggregate will be steadily and
largely increased
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17
spain's Coming E1po.ition.
The IntercontinentaI Railway.

on November r. 1854. treaty W. concluded
with Mexico reaaIrmiHg the boundary between
tine two countries rs described in the treaties
II February =. I@f- and December Sd. Io1i
March .. 49, further treaty was negotiated
20 facilitate the carrying oft ~ the principles
% the treaty of 1874 and 10 avoid the di1Icul-
ties occaSioIsi by reason Of the changes and
alterations hat take place from natural causes
ia tine Rio Graudr and Colorado rivers in the
portions thereof constituting the boundary ne
between the tvo REPUBLICS. The tsrnatioual
boundary commission. provided for 10y the
treaty 90 49, 70 have exclusive jurisdiction q
any question that may arise has been named
By the Mexican government. An appr1pria
ti0n i necessary 10 enable the United states
10 fuInIl its treaty OB.igation in this respect.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

The report OF the commissioner OF railroads
shows that the total debt Of the subsidiZcd
raj roads TO tho Unit "a States was or Deem
Der 81 1890 Sll2, 5l2 6l305. a large part OF this
debt is now approaching maturity with no ad
for dealing with this debt with a view 10 its
ultimate collection, should b. at once adopt
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-08-16
ARABS ADVANCING,
Slave Dealers from khartoum Have Ia.
tered the French Congo Couutry.

Slave Dealers from Khartoum Have IN.
tered the French Congo Country.
BRUssELs. Aug. 15.-Ls Monument Gsooraa.
phiQue has received letter from Congo on the
MobanRi River. containing the sensational In
formation that the Arabs have appeared on
tho right bank of that river and are menacing
the French stations Six Arabs appeared at
the northern part Of the river little above
the station OF Mokuanghay. They were ennis.
ssries from an Arab camp. i've days march
further north. This camp is we'll provided
with camels and donkeys. The Arabs are
traders In slaves and ivory. They come from
khartoum. and their appearance on the Mo.
banRI Is very significant, for II shows that the
Mahdist slave dealers have advanced hun-
tanned before.
For two years the Congo Free state has. been
would appear and esta hlshed seven stations
on tho left or Congo Fres state bank OF the
Mobangi which are fortified ant kept In COM
munication with one another BY two steam.
boats. Treaties have Also been ~ AIDE with oil
the import ant chiefs along the left bank Of the
furnish many thousands OF warriors to repel
It Is certain that the DeBrazza Government
will have o carry out similar measures or tho
eastern part Of the From b congo Will become
the huultng ground OF s. ave from khArtoum.
State had a number Of severe battles with the
Arabs OF STANLEY Falls and Nyangwe. In which
the slave dealers were severely defeated. and
their efforts to push further west were res
pulsed. The Arabs from the north will have
to DO subjected TO similar treatment
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-08-16
THE LEARNED GROCER,
He Says There - 10 Such Thing - Dried
Currants. and Tells Why.

He Says There 10 No sueh Thing as Dried
Currants. and Tells Why.
"Mother wants a pound Of dried currants."
said little girl who came into the learned
grocer's store on Eighth avenue.
hain't got . dried currsnt In tho store.
and there hain't one in tho city" replied tho
grocer. But know what you want. and I've
got EN-" Tho learned grocer brought forth a
box Of the little sticky. sugary. dried fruit
popularity known as dried currants. and used
In fruit cake. plum buildings. lnince pies buns.
and the like.
why them's 'sml" said the little girl
"Yes thems 'em." assented tho grocer;
and II the Grecian maiden who lrod this par
ticular lot OF fruit into the package had used
little wa,er on her feet before she began. there
wouldn't be SO much sand and grit In EN- As
there is. She must have been having . reRu-
lar hoe-down on tho classic sands before she
began TO dance ON this box OF fruit. There
sissy. tell your mother she must bathe 'em In
several waters before she uses 'em. or she
might Just as well put a lot OF sandpaper in her
fruit cake. And tell her they amt dried cur
rants. either"
Whats the reason they amt dried cur
rants ?" asked disputative customer.
They amt dried currants any more than
they're dried umpkins!" replied the grocer.
Tho reason they amt dried currants il that
they weren't ourrants before they were dried
That's reason enough. amt it,"
Yes" said the customer less dlsputative.
But Ehst does everybody call 'em dried cur
Cause they don't know any better!" replied
and asking for dried cnrrants just the same
after tei III EN- WY they Amt dried currsnts
- What should they ask for. then ?" inquired
II any man should ever coma in hare And
% Sss pm sp Ssnn Be- . but
,ls ,sn gritty rsisn. iOfits rais
hows that y the customer wanted to know.
said said the grocer an dried grapes amt raj
sal. NJ y cS.t said those Ssss dried
replied the grocer, "and, It lost it's name years
% ss msSt o1ry q
sounds bis horn without sstHs Il an, G nsSr.r
Iiiiis grams grey. ali Syor the Island. The
from ornth and that's What gave i its nams
The bunche. don't grow much bigger than ana 4
ss at Hss and ia Srsd If
and labor to separate them again. After they
maiden gets her work inIon them Tor It is one OF
her pleasant duties to jump on y heap OF the
sticky fruit, with her bare, feet until she has
pile three boxes into one. No b"d'aulic
press could DO 1t any better. II It could.
maidens' feet mingle, with the fruit, Without
which no dried Corlnths are genuine.
ask for dried currants rust the same" said the
learned grocer, ~ no went to walt on new
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-08-16
rHn lrOUN1ED POLICE


49,. r-.,s.s.. ., C..sas,s NorrHwsss
40,
ssousa S' .he ~ p.aoS-s. u -, p III
Wero suueony W sppo.. y. , :. snoNs
gaudy uniforms tney wou'o make qune sen:
All over tn. Can sdian Northwest in barracks
.hans.na srs .n.nsdi1 mounted and are
quite . feature in the life Of the Northwest ter-
s ,T'V At tho moro important stations on the
linz Of the Can adian Pacific Railroad, where
I'll they cease to DO . novelty. Their uni.
form !: one OF tho : ssudsss ever donnsd ~ .,
ia. cap much IKE skull cap. with Il b. broad 3
yss saes aod I resting on their ohns The
gut buttons ana wan
: .Ds and ss es' u cartridges
Our lilo !. no. such . v:! y,. cas-, = one" said
one OF them tho other day. ITO be sure We
our service. but We have good deal OF bsrraok
du., to perform and 'ssry litl. while W. ,s ar.
sent ON nuas ae ",,,s 20 ,ha Jnd,sn 500.
criminals. or down south 20 sne ina,sn res or
I.s,..
AI.,"no'
Do you wear this UNIFORM wnen you arg
osssI "yonr rsd ;sct Ala mnst sdvsrtise vour
nssssncs IN thess i,sI nrairiss a. far "A the eve
Gan rs hea sn - ba -on,,.d "whsn va ara Of, IN a
bunt so ~ cri m;nsis Ws arass en,ire,1 in HACK
on fSis ss yice "'1 casiona,v Hstate \ wssr's
ra,ions with us. but We d. not ike 10 burden
ee.Ss and han unssiha VIZ ws raIv for sond
"nnn anv settlem-nts which lie In the direc.
ton We are tskinR As rule We are sncc ,S
hax. soa Saxu the stnrt 81 ns In th.ea rreas
nis,os thn, csnnnt conceai thsmssives ~ thav
LIZ nv a. nncessnr ~ ,ia;e soms aatyiewsns
W !y.nnh ~. s"oI ma - thsv snn."r a. snv
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-08-16

hHs on t sais 5as sas
Ef sssa beat s ds:s.9 ~ POST nos: 70; ss@d
money.
ss : .ss 4 40 81 !: s- :s
second and sls. 70 the shfd one mile Closed March
AZ III Serrs.h r.rriasr. a. b, Ai.rm-so
sueE SOM. sS m English Lady. iaI ts.r.
RANGES: stable: r.s u; q
B.t.inr-riv. to . On English Lady. to against
5 5s q q ft ss.i.g FL eE ssa:. S.is
THE WEST END HOTEL STAKES.
Kildeer took the track at the dror Of the nag;
the way until half q milo from homo. where
keckHn dr sS, up AMI Nv, Won n under pull BY two
aus . ssss;
ana Sf. Sio..a %ns .s IS. .aS
r..s... -. hSs.'ss sA Reckon ,, r'..o
E. on ES ;%., II IS :n.Sa
.sss sp% us n.a : sI's
THE FIFTH RACE.
:, Lizzie made the running from tho start with
Bennsey and Peter In close company until well
iensed By Riot. and grand struggle for the
by neck Prather was three lengths away In
third place.
Free handicap swesp,,skes Of s2s EACH with a. $50
added OF which s2Uto second and SOO to third; one
E.N snedeksrs b @. Riot. = by Jack Cads-Atalsnta
&c Mciswses CD O. Peter s. i; lGrah smj.. ........
". Burchs b. b. PrAther. q es u. Doans)........
Lizzie Beanssy. and kinscem also ran
s::: ss::: q: :s;s ;::?'
THE SIXTH RACE.
Daisy Woodruff Cynosura. and Walcott ran
we'll abreast. the others keeping within CLOSE
call past the quarter post. WAlcott had tho
lead at the half and many OF his hackers felt
sure Of their money. when he faded away and
dropped out Of the race Cynosure and Daisy
Woodruff then took up the running and left
the field behind at the finish. Cynosure win.
ming bv half a length from Daisy Woodruff.
Pnnsler. Jr. came In third. four lengths DO.
hind Da sv Woodruff.
SweepatAkes for three yeasods and upward OF So
each. with $1,000 added. of which s2O second and
silr to third; selling allowances; hresQuartsrs of
". q pAly'.b h Cynosurs, s by Tom oohiltrse-cy.
Rsncocns stabe's b m daisy woodruff. g. ioi der.
DIT Paiif.r Oh e. Puns,er J-. l. if; iDorqsti..
Emma j. TarQuin. Sir Launcsoi. and waloott also
Time l:I'k
-Betting.rwo 70 on walcs,t 8 to Against Daisy
woodruff. to Cynoaure sto Emma j.. Srto each
Sir LAuncelot and Register. ~ to TarQuin Mutuas
paid SAus5, $lAUa $,22