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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17
MUSIC BY MINNEAPOLIS STRING ORCHESTRA.
A Christmas Present!

To the man over Is years of age who
guesses nearest the number of yards
of tape on the spool in our display
window, will be given a handsome
thirty dollar made to order suit foT
Christmas. One guess only will be
allowed each person, but you are under
no obligation to buy anything.
1.-THE Plymouth feeling able, after
a prosperous falls trade,to give a
Christmas Present, and it being impos-
sible to give a present to each of its
many customers, has taken this meth
cd of giving present without CON-
polling them first to pay for it. Come
and guess. Tue PLYMOUTH.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

Emmons Thayer gives party at
his home Dec. 18th, in honor of his
mothers seventy secOnd-birthday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

The Christmas (December) mum Der
Of Brainard's Musical World is out, and
besides large amount of interesting
reading matter contains the new song
''True as Steel" Baby Ruth's Sum-
Der Song" dedicated to Mrs. Cleve-
landl, and ION the Mountain" two
choice new piano pieces. Mailed for
Is cents, or three back numbers mailed
for % cents. The Musicians Guide
NEW edition for '92) contains, besides
2l2 pages of musical information,
biographies of $50 musicians, with 25
portraits. a Teachers Guide" and
other valuable features. Mailed free
for eight 2-cent stamps, or the World
and Guide, containing the above eight
songs and pieces, mailed for twelve
2-ceut stamps. Address. The 5. Brain
ards Sons CO., Chicago, Ill.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

For pain in the stomach, collie and
cholery morbus there is nothing better
than Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by c. X.
Taggart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

Well, Sarah, what have you been
doing to make you look so youngl Oh,
nothing much, only been using Halls
Hair Remover to restore the color of
nv hair.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

If you have 40 to so turkeys for sale,
weighing from 7 to 10 lbs., call at the
New York Emporium.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

ICE.-C. F. Krauth will deliver ice
to any part of the city. Leave orders
at either of the meat markets and
they will receive prompt attention.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

The w. c. L. L. will meet in the
Methodist church parlors Friday sf-
ternon, Dec. Is, at half past two.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

Highest market price paid for both
wheat and oats at the Prairie Mills.
J. B. Goss & Co.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17
Christmas

Is coming and Youells & Avery will
not be found mapping, but will be
found with an almost endless variety
of goods suited to the occasion, which
will be sold cheap.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

All things on the Reduction list are
goods for present use.
New YORK EMPORIUM.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

F. d. Lord has sold his stock of gro.
ceries TO n. G. Nelson, who will con-
tinue the business.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

Try the new special brand of Rough
and Ready cigars at Frank Thayer's.
Sweet as q nut.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

III. G.. Haven has bought OF Miss
Amelia Healey the lot adjoining W. F..
Kellogg's on the west.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

Oil &c per gallon, graduated sugar
% lbs. for Sl.OO. r. Y. JENsoS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

Do you wonder what you are going
to get your husband, father or brother
for Christmasl Nothing would be
more appropriate or better appreci-
ated than a nice suit of clothes or
overcoat. Go to The Plymouth, and if
they have not the measure on their
books then take them an old suit or
overcoat and Santa Claus will do the
rest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

Oil &c per gallon, granulated sugar
% lbs. for Sl.00. r. N. JESsoN.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

Christmas cards, booklets, ETC.,
etc., at Youells & Avery's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

There will be a Christmas tree at
the Congregational church next
Thursday evening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

Semi-annual roll call at the Congre.
gational church Saturday, Dec. 10. at
2:30P.N.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

A teachers examination will be
held at the High School building in
st. Paul. for applicants for positions
in the schools of that city, on Tuesday
and Wednesday, Dec. % and %. APP
licants will be examined in arithmetic,
grammar. United States history. geo.
grsphy, spelling. reading. penman-
ship, algebra. theory and practice of
teaching. physiology and hygiene, and
elementary botany. Teachers desir-
ing appointment to the grammar
grades shall be required to pass a
special examination.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17
Bargains in Plush Caps at Jenson's.

WANrED.-50 bushels timothy seed.
Tor cash or trade. at G. |. APP Roberts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

River Falls Lodge, F. & A. NJ, elect.
ed officers last Tuesday evening as fol-
lows:
W. NC. r. Morse.
S. VIC. E. Pratt.
J. wa. w. Kaler.
Treas. p. Carroll.
Sec.-F. p. Ainsworth.
s. On. b. Nelson.
j. D.-Martin Olson.
Trustee-M. G.. Pierce.
Stewards-S. j. Rasmussen, A. Nj.
Nelson.
Tyler--James Hale.
Installation Monday evening. Dec. %,
1921.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

Oil &c per gallon, granulated sugar
% lbs. for Sl.00. r. N. JENsoN.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

The largest stock of Robes and
Blankets at Lund's. Prices the lowest
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

just received, a line of Christmas
toys, at the New York Emporium.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

Two hundred different styles of
Neckties and Scarfs at G. l. APP Rob-
erts'.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

Novelties for Christmas at Youells
& Avery's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

Fur coats. gloves and mitts, at The
Plymouth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

p. Lungren has moved his saloon in.
10 the new Drewke building.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

Born, in this city, Dec. IL, 1921. to
Mr.. and Mrs. E. johnson, a son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

Black Cheviot suits for boys II to Is
years at The Plymouth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

Go to the Charity Ball, enjoy your
selves and swell the relief fund.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

When you are down town do not
forget to look in the show window and
see the elegant presents l.. Albenberg
& Co. are giving away.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

You cannot afford to miss Morley's
lecture on Martin Luther next Friday
evening,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

The Charity Club will meet with
Mrs. II. G. Haven next Monday even.
ing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

Go straight to The Plymouth for fine
neckwear.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

Great assortment of books. for old
and young, for the holidays, at You
ellis and Avery's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

In the case of Mrs. Anna Barrett VS..
the village of Hammond, at Hudson, the
jury returned vervict for the plain.
tiff for $4,000. The plaintiff brought
An action for damages of $1,000 for in.
iuries received December "a, 1921, up
on the sidewalk of the defendant.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

Installation Monday evening, De-
cember 2Sth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17
Mumer's at APPS.
To Whom II May Concern:

To Whom II May Concern:
hereby give notice that my wife,
Edna N. Jackson, having left the
home provided by me, that will not
be responsible for any accounts or
debts contracted by her or for her,
and all persons are warned from fur
nishing her goods or other items to
INV account. GEO. Il. JACKSON,
Hastings, MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17
Rncklpr's Arnica SaIVe.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Sit Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains.
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no payment re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
25c per box. For sale by c. r. Taggart.
Druggist, River Falls, Wis. 23-ly
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

The ball to be given by the Charity
Club at Opera Hall Christmas night
will be the event of the season. An
excellent supper and the best music
the country affords will be provided.
You can't afford TO miss it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17
Cemetery Meeting.

Look at the Reduction list of L. AL
benberg & Co.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

NOTICE. will be at the office of
A. Il. Carroll Wednesdays and Satur-
days prior to Jan. 10, 1892, to receive
taxes. l.. j. KINNEY,
Town Treasurer, Town of River Falls.
Dated Dec. IA, 1892.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

L. III. Daniels has sold his stock of
groceries and crockery to Martin Nor
sing, who for the past three years has
been an emplOye of Mr.. Daniels in the
capacity of book keeper and clerk. A
partition has been built through the
store, Mr.. Norsing occupying the
sOufh side
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

Nearly all colds are slight at first
but their tendency is to so lower the
system that the sufferer becomes "a
ready victim to any prevalent disease.
The use of Ayers Cherry Pectoral, in
the beginning of cold, would guard
against the danger.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

Mrs. Joseph Curran is seriously i'll.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17
evening":

The Daughters of Rebekah elected
the following officers last Thursday
evening:
n. G.-Mrs. +. A. Howe.
V. G-Mrs John Eaton.
X. S.-Mrs. w. z. Marshall.
p. s.-Mrs c. Carr.
Treas.-Mrs. VIM. Reynolds.
Trustee c. X. Morse.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

The Congregational and Methodist
churches unite with the Baptist people
next Sunday morning and evening,
but Sunday school, children's meeting
and young peoples societies will be
held as usual.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17
LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS

TAGGART's DRUG STORE is open for
prescription filling night and day eI-
cept Sundays, when ii will be open
from 0 to 1890 A. N. and from IL to
2 O'Clock p. N.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

Oil &c per gallon, granulated sugar
% lbs. for Sl.00. X. n. JESsoS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

A rain storm set in last Sunday even
ing and continued steadily until late
Monday night. The weather has since
been clear and bright, with mercury
about 400 above zero in the middle of
thedav
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

Alta meeting of River Falls Chapter,
Go. As, X. A. NJ, last Monday evening
the following officers were chosen for
the ensuing year:
H. Pr. S. Freeman.
K.-C. K. Morse.
S.-H. z. Ainsworth,
Treas.-M. Olson.
Secs. J. Rasmussen.
C. ofH.-F. J. Burhyte.
p. S.-A. W. Kaler
A. C.-M. C. Pierce.
G. N. Sd VI. d. Lord.
G. NJ. I'd VIC. f Pratt.
q. NJ. LIST w. B Nelson.
Installation Monday evening, De-
OOtA
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-12-17

Every purchase of a dollar en-
titles you to one guess on the amount
of seeds contained in the pumpkin.
The person guessing the nearest will
receive the first present and the
second nearest the second, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-11-27
An Ex.Coufederate Starved

A letter from New York says: :
"Whers such fare Is previd 80 foE tha pub
lie wards. It you'd appsas iuorsdi5ie that
people could starvs to death in Nav Yctk.
One osse of recent happening will elfiice.
a few days ego brave Confederate soldier.
a man Of pleasing address and CT advanced
years. after eeversl months of battling
against sesming obdurate fate, wandered about
the streets until he died of exposure and hurger.
Ri' story WAS sad one. For the past five years
he had a succession Of misfor.unes. First p way
ward daughter who proved utterly hoarte5s.
Then his wife fell sick and all his strtng 9Th aad
means were used up nursing har. He struggled
b:a7ely, mover giving up in spite OF s. Fricncs
secured him small plaza in one Of the hotels and
he WAS there month when he broke djwn. 1t
was then found his wife had cied three weeks be-
fore tha', although he had been up nursing the
sick woman every night, and he was also constant
at his work every day. This was the last stia ain.
After BENG sick for eomo time ho had TO leave bis
osrding house FIR want Of means, and then hs
wandered about tho streets until tho welcome re-
lief Of tta came. His g.; irit was 60 broken that
he did not even care to ask fli,nds to help him 10
prolong the struggle. Other sad stories could be
toli, but to tae credit OF our humanity it must be
ssh that as the festivities of yesterday chow, the
good people who try to roisye distress not few
and their efforts ere unceasing and Widespread"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-11-27
To Law Siege to Pek;n

e S3aDghal Dispatch says thas gree. e1.
cltsmslt prevails In Pekia over the situE.
tion IL he netth. Taa Chioese government
had rot anticipated. ens troub!e In that
quarter sm7og sto Asoagollsa trib;s upon
whom the Ea-e ass hean largely depend.
enb for recruits Tor liz aru!es. Ihsss tribes
men ere very proud, cisimiug descent from
the gres. cct qusEor, Gengbis Kahn. It ap-
pears thet the board OF foreign efsl!s at Pc
kiD, which hes osersga5 In mongolia, at
tempted. several months ago, 70 establish
new and stricter ruias for the government
o! tho MongoleF, rsfua!ug the chiefs CT the
vs:ioEs divisions 20 pay Obedience to the
OhIness Govsgnor 81 Cogsa, and otdsl wise
interfering wish tha loug-ss.sbliahsd cus-
toms Of the tribes. Tais hsa aroused great
discomfort. and come Of The chiefs refused
| to pey the uaual tribute. Tloups we're cent
egainst :hcm, but they vanu1ished the col.
disys. aud 10 ie ocvv s4id they are advancing
In tho dirso:lon Of Pekin. With tbs intention
o fe'sh;i-hiag . new dynasty. They are
1cei!eu. fighters. oi:hcvgh net disciplined,
aad a-a abe to sal Gash any but the bsst
troops 10 the Oi!;ussa service.
TIL ~ break in Mongolia appears to
have 20 connec.ica with the eonspiracica
aud !uerrssc;ioHa n China propsr, which
co1sinus to defS tho p:8sr end erssgs ihs
attention of :he Goq2rnnrat. Tn>ss appeey
to be CHI & ;,rrcs d against :nraigners, al
though there il fa!G q Do . mcvemeot
against the re;epiog 1ynRs'y similar to
lba: Which o.oa?l'd .hs Tapping rebel
lion.
Tee CAN -ee e,n,g ID Ia be;t-r condiion
Shan evsr hef5.a. tuj tbs go7e!nmant does
not seem snrs If ia loyalty. Should sny
general dissff .ct!on cain grcHnd among tbs
troops IN Manchoo'is, where tue f;wer @:
| the arrny is etetiouoa &c watch tho move
ments OF Rpssie. tho chances foE iha dynasty
would bs almost hopolese.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-11-27
Brides Stolen Away.

an earnest appeal hse been presented to
the Armenian patriarch to Use biz influence
in behalf of The Christian yemen and girls
OF Armenia. who ere being carried eff In
large Plumbers by' tho Kardz. Il appears
that women ere ecsrce among ths wild
tribepnep. who, when they want wlvee,
swoop down on cone Armenian neigabor.
hood and bssr eway sll the good looking
young women they can find, thus Leaving to
the Armenian men only the le2s attractive.
10 several instances tie Kurds have broken
ia On wedding parties and carried the brides
off from the feast CIR chnrch. L. Is believed
that the Kprd tfibaslen nearly all have
Armenian Wives, judging from the number
etolep, although it Ia animated that they
dispose Of the surplus at fair market price
for Turkish and Persan hnreroe.
The Turkish authorities are accused CT
encouraging the Kards IN their lswlessnese.
ard instead OF trying to catch eDd punish
the raiders they arrest and imprlson the
Armenlsns who resist them. One Armsn-
Ian father at SSas, blessed with foEr dsngh-
ters went to the vat! to sek for protection,
as feared visit from the Kurde, and vas
seized and kept In preon for q week. When
he was released bis daughters we're gone |;
whether taken by thu Turks or Kusds he
could not discover. Hence the appeal to
the patriarch, whom the Armenlaus expect
to help them By h:a iCHuence with the Porte.
The patriarch, whether he Ia afraid OF
the Turks or rot, as some OF his enemies
charge, takes but O lang2id iutereat la the
euhi sct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-11-27
Communicated. |
The Republican Meeting,

read In yesterdsy'd d4zlTTE tho list o!
delegates elected to tbs Manassas c0nven.
tion to meet on the % n inst end SEQ that
all are white. Lat me- tell the CAUSE, as the
cause comes before eGsct. First notice the
meeting was not published tell, but by
ohanos, Tuesday evening, ths writer Of this,
hearing there would bs q meeting some
where on King street on Wednesday, visited
some Of the members OF the city committee
and they said they knew nothing o. it, 80
he rested easy; but when had fDished my
days work vent In the street to watch
two houses that bad besn named So the
meeting place. About 7:S0 cav light In
one OF them. By tb!s time seme OF ny
friends met me, and afterwards We saw Mr.
Oorbet and several others PEGS. We follow
then, hutit wes then too late TO notify our
friends or the voters as to what Was going
On. Second, Mr.. Oorbstt knew that all tie
leading oolored man were agailst him and
be didn't intend to gre notice, so ell can
ses the Cause. I cave both white and color
ed republicans that are witnesses to this.
JAMES III, RUCKNEE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-11-27
Sninide in Court.

A fesrial tragedy occurred yesterday al
the Newcastle, England, Ass!Eas. a man
named Baker, who has heretofore held re-
sponsib!e position Ia society. was convicted
of an unnatural crims. Hs had shown
great agitation during thu trial, and when
the verdict Of guilty was announced be
seemed utterly downcsst. Mr. Justice
Lawrence, who presided, sentenoed the
prisoner to ten years. penal ssrvituds. The
prlsonef's rea,ives we're in the COURTROOM,
and they, too. unaffected deep emotion,
which seemed 20 hevs So additionally de-
pressing effect on Baker. As Baker was
leaving the dock in charge Of the werdens
he waved farewell to his relatives and 81
most instantly fell unconscious into the arms
OF one of the wardens Medical aid was in.
stantly summoned. but II was too late. Bak-
or died almost instantly, before be could he
carried from the courtroom. The greatest
excitement reigned 10 the courtroom, and
the Judge ordered proceedings to be stop.
ped for time to eiga tire for the sensation
to subside. The jnry which convicted Bak-
or were witnesses of HE suicids ard some OF
the dead mans relatives did not hesitate to
denounca the jury az having convicted him
wrongfully, and thereby driven him to his
desperate deed. l. was found that Baker
Lad swallowed deadly dose OF poison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-11-27
The Texas Alliance.

ConaIoANA, Tex, Nov. 27.-Tbe Texas
S;a.s alliance, In session here, has adopted a
resolution fo. tia sppolntmen. of 25 dele
gates 70 represent 2eEa1 al the Memphis
convention next month, Letters have been
received from Coz. Nosthen. OF Georgia,
sad prominent members Of the alliance In.
doyGIng this convention and pledglng their
support. Regulations o1ndsmn'ng tho &C.
tion OF !ha supreme couuoil e. Indianapolis
and propoairg to asvo- oil connection with
the "de iac.c national alliance and psovid.
ing !or q ssparets organization with entirely
new cfi,eFsn were adopted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-11-27

EEWs OF TEE DAY.

The curious custom OF placing dolls or
graves prevails among lot bolders In tbs Bal
tlncre Cemetery.
a runor is current that President Har
r;son has decided to appoint General Lswis
"a Grant. Assistant Secretary of Wor, tc
succeed Secretary Proctor.
Mr.. Hugh Ccy'e, g weil-known democrat
and Washiogton nsWspape, correspondent
sayg the democratic cannot win she P.esi.
dential elec!ion next year Nth an eastern
men CO candidate.
Yale aeieated Prinooioa yezterdey for The
intercollegiate football championship on
Manhattan fald, New York. by the soore q
10 to 0. Neither side eoored In the first half
and al Of Ys!e's game were inside in the lat.
te- part CT the contest.
General Palmer, commander-in chief o!
the Greud Army of the Ranublic. cpaDs his
batteries anew upon the aage CT the Iats
Confsdaracy. lie said il speech yesser
day that iii d5ipg bonor to the people CT
the South, they ehould not confront as 9Th
that ID atinking old rag oftreason."
No Information in regard to the reported
massacre CT Christians In northera China
has bean received at tho Chinese legation In
Washington. The secretary OF the legation
said that be believed the trouble ws5 exeg.
gerated. suoh Eassscre, II 1t really CO.
Cured, he ssid, was an event OF the greatest
moment to the Chinese government and
the legation would, he thought, 30 mmedi-
stely rolihs1 oil