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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26
The News Condensed.
important InteIIigence From AII Pants.
HFTY-FIRsT CONGRESS.


TUESDAY. Feb. II. The diplomatic
and consular appropriation bill was
passed in the Senate and the ere
dentials of William A. PETER as Sena-
tor from Kansas and ID. w. Voorhees,
from Indiana were presented and placed
on file. In the House the general de-
ficiency bill 1896, 57s, 3Os) was reported
and the Indian appropriation bill was
discussed.
WEDNESDAY. Feb. Is. The copy
right bill, with amendments to admit
copyrighted books, etc, printed in for
eign countries. ON payment of tariff du-
ties, and requiring charts, photographs,
etc. to be printed on plates executed
in the United States. was passed in the
Senate by a vote of Sc to IA. Other
bills were passed increasing the pen
sions of the widows of Generals Custer
and Ullman and Admiral Wilkes
to 500 per month, and House bill
dividing the state of Iowa into two
judicial districts In the House the
Indian appropriation bill was passed
and resolutions were discussed to in
vestigate the condition of the Indian
tribes in the United States and TO amend
the constitution so as to provide that
the terms of Representatives shall be-
gin january, and that the President
shall be inaugurated April so.
THURSDAY, Feb. 10. = Bills were
passed in the Senate for the erection
of bridge across Portage lake Miehi-
gan. between HOughton and Hancock,
and for the adjudication of claims aris-
ing from Indian depredations. SEN
ator Ingalls, resigned as President pro-
TEN. A bill was introduced to give a
pension of s., 500 a year to the widow
of Admiral Porter. In the House bills
were passed for the relief of settlers on
lands in Southern Iowa, and for the re-
lief of the StOckbridge tribe of Indians
in Wisconsin. A bill was introduced to
repeal that part of the National bank
act that compels National banks to pur-
chase United States bonds.
FRIDAY, Feb 90. = In the Senate
$50 pension bills were pasei. The
measure TO give aid TO the construction
of the Nicaragua canal was discussed,
but no action was taken. In the House
the bill for the relief of the Supreme
Court and the bill to fix the salaries of
United States Judges were considered.
At the evening session 1lS pension bills
were passed.
SATURDAY, Feb. 81. - A bill was
passed in the senate to prevent book
making and pool-selling in the district
of Columbia The sundrv civil appro-
priation bill was reported and the Mica
ragua canal bill was discussed. The
nomination of Charles Foster, of Ohio,
to be secretary of the treasury TO sue
coed the late Secretary Window, was
received from the president In the
house the senate bill fixing the salaries
of United States district judges at So, 0OO
was passed and in committee of the
whole the post Office appropriation bill
was considered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26
NEARLY A SCORE DROWNED.
The American Ship Elizabeth Wrecked
Near San Francisco.

SAN Francisco, Feb. 23.-While en-
tering harbor early Sunday morning
the American ship Elizabeth went on
the beach at North Head. Two tow
boats were sent to her assistance but
could do nothing. She had twenty-three
persons on board, the captain, two mates,
a cook, sixteen sailors and the captains
wife and two children. Three sailors,
the captains wife and his children got
off in a small boat This capsized, but
the occupants were rescued by a tug.
1t is thought that the rest of the yes
sells crew We're drowned. A iifeboat
went to the aid of the shipwrecked
sailors, but was capsized and the cap
tain of the boat drowned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26

AT the recent meetingOf the National
Publishers Association in New York,
an association embracing the publishers
of nearly all the leading newspapers in
the country, resolution was passed
commencing the Worlds Columbian
Exposition at Chicago as a National en-
terpris-. and authorizing the appoint
ment Of a standing committee of the
association To cooperate and advise
with the department of publicity and
promotion in the relations of the ex-
position To- the nevvspaper press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26

GREAT industries develop rapidly in
this country Fifteen years ago cleo
trical appliances other than the tele-
graph were little more than interesting
toys, but to-day Edison-and he ought
10 be an authority that at
least $500. 600. 900 is invested in electric
Al industries
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26

THERE i a tradition among watch
makers all over the world that prior to
the year 1870 all clocks and watches
were made with ". the proper char
acters 70 mark : o'clock. In that year
a clock was made for Charles V. of
France. who was not only crank, but
a great fault-finder. The clock was a
beauty. but Charles had to find fault.
He examined il critically and finally
broke out in storm of rage because
the hour had been marked Nv. "
insisting that HIS should be put on
instead. This was done. and in order
to Perpetuate kings mistake has been
kept M ever since
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26
pennsxIxania Ne GRATEFUL.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Feb. ga joint
resolution has been adopted by the
Legislature rendering the thanks
of the commonwealth to all collectors,
treasurers and committees of funds
for the relief of Johnstown and sur
rounding towns. to all contributors of
money, food and clothing, and especially
the men and women who have given
their personal services to the stricken
people, enduring hardships and endan-
perinp their health
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26

IN the House of Representatives of
the present Congress. now nearing its
close, there have been twenty-six
changes in membership-eleven by
death, six by resignation. and nine b.
unseating in favor Of contestant. The
deaths were a follows: :. :. Cox. New
York; James Laird. Nebraska: James
" Burns. Missouri; james =. Walker.
Missouri; Edward J. Gay. Louisiana;
r. w. TOwnshend. Illinois; David VIII
Der. New York: William D. Kelley.
Pennsylvania; Samuel J. Randall. Penn
sylvania; l.. +. Watson. Pennsylvania.
and James Phelan. Tennessee-the
largest death roll Of any Congress,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26
Proud of the Teachers Pluck

Lizzie Dunbar, a 16-year-old girl
teacher at Darien, used a four-pound
school bell to keep an overgrown boy
from breaking up the school. She
pounded him over the head until he
was helpless, and the admiring citizens
presented her with a diamond ring and
toilet set in admiration of her dis
culinary skill.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26

CONsTERNATIoNh has been OecasiOned
among the vegetarians by declaration
of leading Philadelphia physicians that
tomatoes are h,.-tful diet. The speci-
fication OF ills derivative from this
luscious fruit includes injury To the
walls Of the stomach. interference with
the action Of the salivary glands, and a
generally impaired digestion IL will be
remembered that this view is a repeti-
ton Of the early prejudices which as
sailed the Jerusalem apple as the
tomato was first called. The tomato
survived its early persecution. ami If
any vegetable can resist this second on
slaught the tomato san.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26

THE man who signalled that famous
message IF General COrse from Altoona:
Il am short cheek-bOne and an ear.
nut I'll hold the fort, etc. died at New
berg, y. v, recently. Sergeant Hugh NJ.
Hayes was his name-a fact which NAV
interest the thousands of people familiar
with the hymn, Hold the Fort. which
was inspired by the answer Sergeant
Hayes waved back with his signal flag
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26

AT the last meeting of the physical
society in England an electric lamp was
exhibited which lighted itself when
darkness came on and extinguished it
self when daylight or another strong
light was brought into the field The
lamp is worked by selenium cell on
the principle that the strength of the
current varies with the intensity of
light falling on the selenium.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26
Death of Andrew Palmer.

Andrew Palmer, a member of the
Territorial Legislature of Wisconsin in
1s47 and 1s4s and one of the earliest
residents of GAINESVILLE, died there re-
Gently, aged So years. He was for
years in the newspaper business. Be
fore going West he published papers in
New York State. In 1912 he ran a
weekly in Toledo. o., and during the
war was interested in the publication
of the GAINESVILLE Times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26

Mrs. TENANT, mother of Mrs. Stan
ley, says to an interviewer: In Amer
lea, as in England. there are thousands
and thousands of sweet, lovely. worthy
girls who are fading away because there
are no husbands for them. This is real
ly deplOrable, and a question of far
more Importance in my mind than the
labor problem"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26

A REMARKABLE petition was sent
from India 10 Queen Victoria 1t is
more than sixty feet in length. and is
signed by more than 10000 women in
India who are anxious To have the legal
marriage age for girls raised from its
present limit of ten to fourteen wears.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26

THE marriage of Morton Mitchell,
cousin of Vice-President Morton, to the
lovely widow, Mrs George :. Ladd,
has been the seasons sensation in
Washington, and all the bachelors are
envying MOrtOn's good fortune in win
ming a pronounced blonde of delicate
beauty and high social station, who has
no membranes except a million dol
lars in good hard cash.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26
GUARDING THE GRAVE.
General shermsn's Last Resting Place
Protected by Sentinels.

Protected by Sentinels.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 24.-Thsusands of
pilgrims are daily visiting the grave of
Gen. Sherman in Calvary cemetery.
They were exceedingly numerous Sun
day, and it was necessary to encircle
the Sherman plot with a rope barricade,
within which sentinel was on guard
TO prevent relic hunters from despoiling
the grave of its floral treasures. A
guard, composed of a lieutenant, three
non-commissioned officers and twelve
privates, will be placed in charge of the
grave until it is inclosed in masonry.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26

ANOTHER of the peculiar incidents OF
the war has cropped out. At the battle
of Stone river Constable Walter Lacey,
of Cincinnati, saw, as he supposed, his
brother killed by his side, and has al
ways mOurned him as dead. Recently.
however. he saw notice of the death
of John Lacey, at Chattanooga,
Tenn, and upon investigation found il
was his long lost brother.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26
Tre.pa..,ng an indian Lands.

Special United States Timber Agent
J. G. Monahan, of Darlington, has COM
pleted the preliminary survey on the
lands in the town of Millston belonging
to the Winnebago Indians, on which
trespasses have been committed
Eleven different cases were found and
would be reported to the Department of
the Interior
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26
sir knight Dickerson Dead.

CHICAGO, Feb. 24.-Sir Knight John
o. Dickerson, who a few weeks ago
was subjected to the operation of skin
grating at the expense of IA OF his
brother knights templar, died at noon
at the Emergency hospital. The unique
operation seemed for time TO have
materially benefited him, and 1t was
thought he would recover: but his con
stitution was too much weakened
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26
Fatally shot by a Barber.

Sanford Mcdonald, a nephew of the
late ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Mcdonald, of
Michigan, and p popular young fellow,
was shot and MORALLY wounded at Ash
land by barber named Will Frazier.
The shooting was done in the dark
while Sanford stood on the stairway
talking TO Frazier's niece. Frazier OBJ
jected to Sanford's calling on the girl.
The aSsailant was in jail
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26
Not a Leper.

DIR. Hoegh, of Minneapolis, saw Mrs.
Hill, of Durand, the alleged leper.
After close examination he declared
it was not leprosy, but rare disease
known to doctors as lupus. Several
Durand physicians were present at the
examination.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figsis taken; it is pleasant
and refreshingt to the taste, and acts
gentlyyet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities COM
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. ANY reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
LOUISVILLE. KE ksW ToRx. N.Y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26
A Child with Two Heads.

A child was born in the family of
Lawrence Gather at Clintonville hav-
ing two heads-one on top of the other.
The first head had only one eye and one
ear, while the second-the one on top
of the first-was natural, with the ex-
ception of facing backward. 1t only
lived thirty minutes and was buried the
same dav
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26

THE other day a philanthropic lady
found the following appeal among her
usual grist of begging letters: Dear
madam: VIII you help me to get a po-
sition as teacher to support myself and
two little ones? Also tell me where
can buy a parrot I wear old"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26

ments: Ex-Gov-
ernor Foster, of
Ohio, to be Sec
rotary of the
Treasury, a N d
NJ. A. Knapp, of
New York, to
succeed 1 n ter
State Commerce
Commits S Toner
Schoonma k err.
The nomination
of Ex-Governor
Foster as Sec
rotary of t h e
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26
warden Bereeren 10 Leave Joliet.

JOLIET, ILL.,, Feb. 23.-Warden Berg
gren, of the Joliet penitentiary, has
been rendered the presidency OF the
Covenant Mutual Benefit Association,
1. o. o. f., with headquarters at Gales
burg, at salary of $1,000 per year. An
interview with the warden confirms
this statement, and that he will accept
the flattering offer
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26

DIR. McISTosH. of Harrisburg, says
he recently visited a Pennsylvania town
where no one could understand English.
He also saw working-men's notices
posted in forr different languages.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26
safe Robbery in Wisconsin.

Burglars cracked the safe in the Ger
man-American Bank at Port Washing
ton, securing about 81, 900 in currency
and a small amount of silver. The
burglar-proof box in the safe resisted
the efforts of the burglars or they were
frightened away, as there were drill
marks on the box.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26

Miss ANNA w. KELLY. the new read
ing clerk Of the Colorado Senate, is a
young and very pretty woman. She
reads rapidly, clearly and with correct
ness of accent and pronunciation. She
is the first woman 20 hold such a posi-
frOn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26

ACCORDING to the new census the
South has only six cities which exceed
fifty thousand in population Florida.
Mississippi and North Carolina do not
contain a city with twenty-five thou
sand inhabitants
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26
CHILDREN DROWNED.
Thin Ice Responsible for the Deaths OF
Three Michigan Youngsters.

Thin Ice Responsible Tor the Deaths VI
Three Michigan Youngsters.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Feb "a
Edith Cox, aged 10 years, and Nettle
Robinson, aged years, two Grandville
school girls, went out to play at noon
Monday. As they did not appear when
school reconvened search was instituted
and late in the afternoon their bodies
were found in a water-flled gypsum
quarry a quarter of a mile from school.
HmLsDALE, Mich. Feb. 24.-hred
Krommer. aged IS years. was drowned
in the mill pond while skating Monday
afternoon
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26

denomination discovered by the census
takers Is that of the Schwankfeldians.
There arr three hundred and six of
them and hey dwell in Pennsylvania.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26

HALF a dozen New York ladies earn
a handsome living by holding converse
ton classes and giving private lessons
in that art
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26
TO SUCCEED WINDOW.

President Harrison Fills the Vacancy In
His Cabinet by the appointment of Ex-
Gov. Foster, of Ohio. as Secretary of the
Treasury.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The Presi-
dent has made two important appoint
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26

THE London Lancet says the best au-
thorities estimate that the average du-
ration of human life has increased ten
years in the last century
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26
AGAINST New York.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 24.-The house
census committee will report adversely
on the petition for recount OF the pop
ulation of the city Of New York.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Feb. 23.-The
election for congress in the Second
district Saturday resulted in the success
of Page ldem.l, who has about 5000
majority
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26

NEARLY three-fourths of the States in
the Union have passed laws restricting
in some way or other the sale of cigar
pffS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26

severe cold. She could hardly talk,
and 1 told her about German Syrup
and that a few doses would give re-
lief: but she had no confidence in
patent medicines. / told her to take
a bottle, and if the results were not
satisfactory would make no charge
for it. A few days after she called
and paid for it, saying that she
wouldnever be without it in future as
a few doses had given her relief" q
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26
Death of a BAD Indian.

Jim Crow, an Indian. was killed by
William Riemer, an employee of the
Tomahawk Lumber Company. Riemer
started to walk from Tomahawk to the
camp where he was employed. A mile
from town he was joined by Crow, who.
with three other Indians, was on his
way to camp. All We're intoxicated.
After walking some distance the In
dian suddenly demanded Riemers
money, and sprang upon him and at
tempted to choke him. Riemer shot
the Indian in the eye, killing him in
stantly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26
FLAMES IN a COLLEGE.
The state of Kentucky Suffers Heavy
Loss Mt Her Agricultural and Mechanical
College.

Loss Mt Her AGRICULTURAL and MechahIcaf
College.
LEXINGTON, Ky, Feb 24.-Fire broke
out in the experimental agricultural
and chemical department of the State
agricultural and mechanical college
at o'clock a. m. Monday, and in short
time the magnificent building was en-
tirely burned out. The experimental
department was totally destroyed, with
all the records of the last two years.
Loss, $1,000; no insurance. The loss
to the agricultural and chemical de
partment is $40, 900; no Insurance.. Loss
ON hnildimg 100000: INSURANCE. $4,000
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
A Bow Hero.

Eddie" Robinson. of Chippewa
Falls, made himself quite a hero IN the
recent Indian war in Dakota He went
into the fight at Wounded Knee with
his father, Lieutenant w. l.. Robinson,
of the Seventh Cavalry, and was or
dered to keep in the rear, but as soon
as the skirmish began Eddie" was
found in the thickest of the fray and
picking off, his men with the best of
the soldiers. He took charge of am
munition in one encounter, and when
the command came near being captured
by the enemy scattered il broadcast
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26

fective work in my
family as Boschee's
German Syrup. Last
winter a lady called
at my store, who was
suffering from a very
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26
German
Syrup

G. Gloger, Druggist, Watertown.
Wis. This is the opinion of man
who keeps a drug store, sells all
medicines, comes in direct contact
with the patients and their families,
and knows better than anyone else
how remedies sell, and what true
merit they have. He hears OF all
the failures and successes, and can
therefore judge: Il know of no
medicine for Coughs, Sore Throat,
or Hoarseness that had done such ef-