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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-07
For Revenue Only.

II there Is anything in the theory OF repre-
sentation in public places OF the people aud
their desires II pubic oficc-s are really the
servants OF the people, and IL political promises
and professions have any binding force, our
failure 20 give Tie relief 50 long Nv aited will be
Sneer reCreancy. Nothing should intervene TO
distract our attention disturb our Efforts
until this reform is ac emphasized by wise and
careful legislation. While We should stanehly
adhere 70 the principle that only the
recssitv OF revanue jus tiles the i'm position of
tariff duties and other federal taxation. and
that they should be limited 10y strict economy,
We cannot close our eyes 70 the fact that condt-
lions have grown up among us which in justice
and fairness call for discriminating care in the
Distribution Of such duties and taxation - tne
emergencies OF our government actually de-
mand.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-07
Opening of the strip.

The recent opening 10 settlement Of the
lands n the Cherokee outlet, embracing an
area Of 65j0,0J acres, Notwithstanding the ut
most care In framing ths regulations governing
the selection OF locations ana Notwithstanding
the presence OF United States troops. fur
nished an exhibition though perhaps In mod
ICED degree, OF the mad scramble. the violence
and the fraudulent occupation which have ac-
companied previous openings Of public land. 1
concur with the secretary In the belief that
these outrageous Incidents cannot be
entirely prevented without change IN the
laws on the subject, ard ] hope his recon-
mendations in that direction Will be fayoraoly
90.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-07
Preserve the Forests.

I especially commend 10 the attention OF the
congress the statements contained in the secre-
tary's report concerning forestry. The time
has come when efficient measures should re
taken for the preservation Of our forests from
lndiseriminate and remOrseless destruc-
ton. The report o. the secretary OF
agriculture will be found exceedingly in-
teresting. especially 20 that large part 81
our citizens Intimately concerned in agrl-
cultural occupations On the 7th OF March. lssS
This number has been reduced To l $50 persons.
In view of depleted public treasury and the
Imperative demand Of the people for economy
secretary has entered upon the task OF RATIONAL
~ reducing expenditures by the elimination
from the payrolls Of all persons not needed tor
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-07
Cutting Down Expenses.

During the first quarter Of the present year
the expenses OF the department Aggregated
spending period OF the fiscal year ending June
-, 1898 1ne secretary makes apparent his IN
tention 10 continue this rate NJ reduction by
submittin, estimates or the next hscal year
less by 1894 ID than those for tie present year.
Among the heads Of divisions 10 this depart
ueut the changes have been exceedingly few.
Inree vacancies occurring from death and res
lgnatiOns have been filed By the promotion or
tons of experienced and faithful assistants have
not only been in the interest OF ofhclal
york. but have suggested 70 those In the de-
partment who look for retention and promo
ton that merit and devotion 10 duty are their
best reliance.
The amount appropriated for the bureau OF
animal industry for the current fiscal year -
1850 600. the estimate FOR the ensuing year Is
100000
Contagious Diseases OF Animals.
The regulations Of 1922 concerning Texas fever
have been enforced during the last year ana
the largest stock yards OF the country have
been kept free from Infection Occasional local
outbreaks have been largely such as
could have been eHecfuaily guarded against BY
the owners OF the affected cattle WhAe con
tagious pleuro pneumonia ia cattle has been
eradic2ted. animal tuberculosis, a disease
widespread and more dangerous &c human life
than pleuro pneumonia Is SIN prevalent In
vestigations have been made during the past
year as TO the means OF its communication and
the method OF its correct diagnosis Much
progress has been made IN this direction oy
the studies OF the division Of animal pathology,
but work ought 70 be extended In cooperation
with local authorities until the danger 70 hu-
man life arising from this cause Is reduced 10 o
minimum
The number Of animals arrived from Canada
during the year and inspected BY bureau ON
GERS was 4o2092, and the number RI N trans
Atlantic countries was III No Contagious
diseases were found among the rel ortei ant
mails Ihe-total RE1ss-z q inspect oaa OF Cat
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-07
: esdnct,ou must BE suh.tantIaI.

ISanifestly. u We are TO aid the people direct
" through tariff reform. one OF its most obyf.
ous features should be q reduction IN present
tariff charges upon the necesssries OF life The
BENEFITS Of such reduction would Dc palpa-
HE and stibstan tiaL seen and felt by thousands
" 10 would be better fed and better clothed aud
better sheltered These gifts should be the will
fng benefactions OF a government whose high
est function Is the promotion OF the welfare OF
the people.
Not less closely related 70 orr peoples pros
psrity aud weIl-being IS the removal Of restrfc-
tons upon the importation Of the raw matert-
ais necessary 10 our manufactures The world
should be open 20 our national ingenuity and
enterprise This cannot be while federal legis-
lation through the imposition OF high taric.
forpids 70 American manufactures as cheap
materials as those used by their competitors.
II is quite obvious that the enhancement OF the
price OF our manufactured products resulting
from this policy not only confines the market
Tor these prod ct5 within our own borders. 10 the
direct disadvantage OF our manufacturers, but
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-07
THE MESSAGE.
THE MESSAGE.
President Olegeland's Review of
American Affairs.
Peaceful Relations with All For
eign Countries.
Hawaiian Affairs to Be the Subjeot OF a
Special Message.
Eject OF the Repeal OF the Silver
Purchasing Clause.
Fraudulent Pensioners Scored-Work-
ings Of the Civil Service Law.
A Reform Of the Tariff Policy an Abso-
Lutte Necessity.
A Lengthy DOCUMENT.

A Reform Of the TarIn Policy an Abso-
Lutte Necessity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-07
should BE Abolished.

In view Of these facts this enormous expendi-
tire without legitimate returns OF benefit
ought 10 be abolished. Anticipating consun.
nation so manifestly IN the interests OF good
administration more than 100000 has been
stricken from the estimate made 70 cover THIS
object for the year ending June 30,
1896 and the secretary recommends that
the remaining t35,0O0 Of the esti-
ate De confined strictly to the purchase Of new
end improved varieties of seeds. and that these
be distributed throughout experiment. sta
tons thus the seed Will be tested. and after
the test has been completed by i g experiment
stations the propagation Of the useful varieties
and the rejection Of the valueless may safely be
left % The common sense OF the people.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-07


Upon receiving authentic Information Of the
1rfng upon an American mail steamer touching
- the port OF Amapala- beeauss her captain re
fused 20 deliver ~ passengers N transit from
Nlcar2gua % Guaiemsls upul demand Of The
military author.r e. o. Honduras our minister
TO that uunfry under Instructions protestc1
against tha wanton act and demanded sAffs-
faction The government az Honduras. ac-
iuated By the sense u justice sud n a spirit OF
The utmost friendship promptly dlsavoEed she
Illegal Couduct 81 Is uf3cers and expressed
sincere regret for the Occurrences.
Il = cUunGcntiy anticipated hat = salts
factory adjustment viii soon te reaShed Of the
questions arising out OF the seizure and us= Of
American vessels D. insErgeais IN Honduras
and the subsequent denial ~ The success M
COVER nuent OF comrsrctal privileges % those
vessels on that account
Republic or Liberia
notable part . the southeasterly coast OF
Liberia between Cavity a1d San Petoro
rivers, which Tor nearly half = century has
been generally recognized as belonging % that
republic b ceSsto1 and purchase, has been
Claimed ~ Re under the protectorate % France
IN virtue q agreements entered into by ths -
i've tribes over whom Liberizr -.sasrol has nc.
been vel maintained Flre recently. ne,o-
tatonS between tie Liherian represent
auEs and the rench government re-
s44ted n the sig-ature Paris OF . treaty
whereby IS a. adjustment certain LlbeTfsu ter
utoFy - ce-et % France This convention
at4asi Adsie- = aa2 a2I- eee1- rAtirel hg- he
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-07
Tariff Reform Before Is.

After hard struggle tariff reform is directly
before us Nothing so important claims our at
tention and nothing 30 clearly presents itself as
both an opportunity and a duty-an Oppor-
tunity To deserve the gratitude OF our fellow
citizas and a DUTY imposed upon US by our oft
repeated professions and by the emphatic man
date OF the people After full discussion our
euuntrymen have spoken ia favor Of this re.
form and they have e0nhded the work OF ITS
sccoTnpl ishmsnI TO the hands OF those who are
soferuulV Dedued to IL
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-07

During the pass year 1u American citizen euI-
Floysd u . subordinate commercial position in
haytl. after suffering \ pcufracte4 iDprisou-
nent on a. uafuul1ed charge u siiuz.
7 puu urseut represcn tafsol 20 the Hayden
~overumeut suitable indemnity Was paid 10
the sufferer By q law " Hsytis sailing vessel
hav-ES discharged her cargo j. refused clear
ance until The duties on such cargo have been
paid The harlship % this measure upon
American shfpowncrs who conduct the bulk OF
tae carrying trade OF that country has beea In
sisted ca With view " securing the removal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-07

i IS gratifying 70 note that We have begun
10 attain complete results in the comprehen-
size scheme % sescoast defense anu foruhca-
tion,. entcFrd upOn eight years ago A
large SAN has been already expended.
but the cost OF main teuance viii be fucou-
siderable as compared with the expense of
cOnsf-lction AMI ordnance Al The END Of
The Sdrrent ca.euiAr year The war DEPART
ment will have n4@ u zach. twenty iO-inch
and thirty four Inch guns. ready TO us mounted
on gGn ittS and carriages. and seveniy-rve ~
inch mortsrS In Bdultiuu 70 The product of
the army sun factory, now completed at Wa
teryliet the government has contracted
with private parties for the purchase
OF one hundred guns o, these calf
oers- the FIRST o: which should be
delivered 20 tie department Tor test before
July !, ls94 he manufacture Of heayv ord
nance KEGS pace with current needs: but 10
render these guns available for the purposes
they are uesigneu 10 meet eupiaceruer,- ultis
be prepared Tor them Progress has bsea made
IN this direction c1d Is j. desirable thar con-
gTess o. adequate appropriations should pro-
vide for the uninterrupted prosecution q this
Necessary NorS,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-07
ability to the peculiar duty OF caring for thei
wards are Of the utmost importance.
Danger of Abuses.
Private Control Of Public Lands.

The vast area OF lard which bat short time
ago. constituted the public domain IS rapidly
falling into private hands II Is certain that in
the transfer the benefcent inlention OF ihe gov
eminent to supply from its domain homes tc
the Industrious and worthy homeseekers Is
often frustrated Though the speculatOr, who
stands with extortionate purpose between the
land office and those Who with their families,
are invited by the government 10 settle on the
public lands is a despieable character who
ought not 10 be tolerated. yet II is difficult to
thwGrt bis schemes
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-07

ID CohouErent resolution. passed By the
senate February "a, i.Qo and bT the house o.
representa- on the B. Of April following the
president Was requested 10 invite. from tine 10
time. as n ocoSsious may arise. NEGOTIATIONS
with ans government with which the United
States has or may have diplomatic re;atious
e The end that ANY differences or a..
pare arising between the twn govern
meats which cannot - adjusted bV Dino
matte agency may De referred 10 arbitration
aud be peacesoly adjusted bg such means
April :. leS1 TIE international American con
terence ~ Washington by resolution expressed
tue wish that AL controNe rSieS between the re-
puhlics Of America and the nations Of Europe
might De settled By arbitration, aud recon
Dende1 that he government Of each nation
represented in that cOnfete nce should comrpJ-
n'cate this wish 70 a. friendly powers
A favorable res po1Se has been received from
Great Britain IN the shape OF resolution
adopted IN parliament July as Lass, cordially
syupsthlEtng Sith the p1rp0se n view ana ex-
pressing The hope that her mslesiys govern
meat vii lend ready cooperation 10 the Govern
ment o. the United States upon the basis Of ire
concurrent resolution above quoted IL Affords
ne signal pleasure 10 lay fnis parliamentary
resolution before the cougress. az 10 express
ny sincere qualification That the sentiment AZ
Two great and kindred nations Is thus authors-
tAtiNely manifest In favor u the rational ard
pesoesoie settlement OF international quarrvls
By honoraole resort TO arbitration
Grade OF Foreign ENJOYS Raised.
SiEce the passage o. the ACT of March 4 lsg7
authorizing the president 70 raise the grade ~
our ENJOYS 10 cOrrespend With the rank ia
which foreign countries accreGfi their agents
he-e. Great Britain, France. italy anu Ger
Ia2y Aavs so2teEzsA zQ1a her EeprsssaIa-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-07

As result OF the experience acquired BY
ship builders anf designers and material ulen.
IL Is believed that tue dates when vessels viii
be CONNECTED an nov be estimated with rea-
sonabie accuracy Great guns RAPID IRE guns,
torpedoes aud powder are being promptly sup
piled The following vessels OF the new navy
have been completed and are now ready for
service.
The douhle-turreted coast-cefense monitor
Niautonomoh the double-turreted coast-de-
fense monitor Monterey. the armored cruiser
New York, the projected cruisers baltimore,
Chicago. Phiiadel pnia. Newark, san Francisco,
Charleston Atlantis and Boston The cruiser
Detroit the suuboAts yorktown. concord,
Bennington. MSchias. Casrine and Petrol. the
lispatcl Eessel Do@oa12. tbs 1raSla2e- XeSsel
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-07
WALTER BakER& CO., DORCHESTER, MASS

Our book on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
fsss. SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Atlanta, &c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-07

Ia view q the impaired financial resources OF
Nenezuels, consequent upOuThe recent reyolu-
tion there. modified arrangement FOR the sat
isfsctt0n Of the awards Of the late rsviSOry
claims commission. In progressive install
meats, has been asseuted 20 and payments are
being regularly made Hereunder The hOun-
dairy dispute between Venezuela and British
Guiana IS yet uusdiustel A restoration OF
diplomatic Intercourse between tue republic
and Great Britain aud reference % the cues
ticE 70 impartial arbitration, would be most
gratifying consummatlon TIE ratification BY
Venezuela Of thecouTeut or TIE arbitration Of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-07

The secretary Of war reports that the
strength " the army on the .sJlh day OF Sep
Tel Ter last was -, 80 enlisted men and , "A
officers. The toiSl expenditure OF The depart
meut for the year ending une 80, 1898. amount
Cd 70 s5i. aG6.p74 ga Oi this sum- a. 9g2 ISL "
Was FOR salaries and eouungcns expenses; s23-
81 rs IS for the support Ot the military estab
ushmrut, sd0Si,u3S Is for miscellaneous OBJ
tccts, and 81, 5is. Is. Al for public wOrks. This
latter sum includes us 295 s75 40 for river and
harDOr improvements ami % si5 ltI.2O for forti-
srrsaH Efaraaa asaz fngse fa-L. FsH.sF
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
SPIRII OF JEFFERSON.
TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL !. lsos.
eLEANIN!les.

a .HI ..a1 Ha .
According to life insurance sEatisties
the average of mans life has increased 8
Per cent. during the last twenty fve
years.
AIancashire acre comprises7, SO square
yards; q Cheshire acre, 1920 square
yards; an Irish acre, $40; and q Scotch
acre, 6,1o4 square yards.
All the railways In Japan are owned
and operated by the government, and
the revenue from them is large, while the
rates of travelling are not high.
Paper quilts are becoming popular in
Europe. They are cheap and warm.
They are composed of sheets of perfor-
ated white paper sewn together.
The cellular prison system in Holland,
where the offenders are completely iso-
lated, Is asserted to be most effectual in
repressing crime, and reforming crimi-
mails.
The ordinary folding fan is said to have
been invented in japan, In the Seventh
century, by native artist, who derived
the idea from the way in which the bat
closes its wings.
There are no hxed stars, the astrono-
mers having proved that the term is a
misnomer. All of the stars are con-
stantly in motion, some of them at the
rate of 250. 600 miles an hour.
At the Royal Library in Berlin is q
collection of ear trumpets and other In.
struments used by the great composer,
Beethoven, in his futile attempts to over
come the deafness which assailed him in
1877, and rendered him incapable of hear
ing until his death. a
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
ABOUT SHEEP.

cortez took sheep to Mexico in 1880.
Spanish sheep were taken to California
by priests from Mexico in 1TT3.
Tame sheep were brought to Hispan-
lola by Columbus on his second voyage,
In 1893.
In Florida and Southern Georgia sheep
are raised which still resemble the Span
ish breed brought by Mendenez in 1866.
English sheep were taken to Virginia
in 1909, to Maryland little later, to New
York in 1925, and to Massachusetts, in
1925 9. N.
Washington was a sheep faneIer, ana
raised wool equal to the English. His
breed was called the Arlington" or
long-wooled Merino.
Vermont sheep are among the best In
the world for breeding purposes. They
are sold in Texas, Australia, South Amer
lea and warm countries generally, to inn
prove the strain.
There were no native sheep In North
America when discovered. South Amer
lea had the wild guanRco and vicuna and
the domesticated llama and alpaca, all of
which furnished wool.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
The B. & o. freight shed at Bruns-

The B. & o. freight shed at Bruns-
wick has been opened, with w. p.
Savage as transfer agent. The force
at present consists of the necessary
clerks and ten colored men, who do
the handling of the freight. Only
local package freight is being handled
for points east and west. Through
cars are made up daily for Washing
ton, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New
York, Metropolitan, W ashington, VAL
ley and Washington county branches.
About fifty cars are handled daily,
day turn. In the near future an ex-
tension will be built to the west end
of the present sheds and night force
of hands employed. when it is ex-
Peeted to handle three hundred cars
daily.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
Drunkenness or the Liouor
Habit

Cured at home in ten days by administering
Or Hatnes' Golden Specific. It can be given
In { glass of beer, a cup of coffee or tea, or in
food, without the knowledge of the patient
II Is absolutely harmless, md viii effect a
permanent ahd speedy cure, whether the pa
tient is moderate drilEer or an alcoholic
wreck. 1t has been given in thousands of
eases. and in every instance a perfect cure has
followed. u never fails. The system once
impregnated with the specific, It i.econies an
utter impossibility for the liquor appetite to
exist. Cures guaranteed. 4S page book Of
particulars free. Address the Golden Specific
Co.. 1s5 Race Street. Clncinatt Ohio.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
Too sentative.

Mistress-It seems you haven't got
sense enough to know how long TO let
the eggs stay In the water. Did they
never have any soft-boiled eggs for
breakfast where you served before you
came hereP
New Seryant-No, indeed. The lady
where served before came here was
50 kind hearted that she never allowed
me to boil an egg.-Texas siftines.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
CHANGE.

But utyesserday the hills were green
To-day them snow crowned heads are aeen
And life as swiftly turns the page
In his great book, from youth 20 age.
The snow win melt, the hills arise
With their lost crowns before our eyea.
But Life in his great book of truth
Turns back no page from axe 70 youth.
-Alfred J. Housh. in Youths Companion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
Recommends Itself.

The Garrett Fence Machine. mauufactured
by :. H. Garrett, Mansfield. Ohio. Is in si1c-
cessiul operation in every State aud Terrftory
10 thc y, s. No farmer should be without
Is one of the best and cheapest fences that can
be built Write TO the above address for
wholesale price of fencing material direct
IRON the factory tn the farmer
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
OnBoys' Children sIIeayySuits
We have cut the Prices down so per
cent. Hirschman & Co.
Farm Eences.

& FcS improvements show mp 10 50 good adj
vantage on \ farm ss good fences and no kind
Of fence looks 30 well as the Continuation
rttt Pence Machine. Any farmer uIso CON.
tempt lee building auy fence this seasofl.
ihould write to g. H. Garrett; Manifold Obi.
or his Illustrated catalogue. which he viii
ftnd free. He also fnrniEhes galvanized an
nealed steel wire ard other feueing materjal
and tools At wholesale prices direct fro1n sts
factory to the farmer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
Some Foolish PeonIe

Allow cough to run until It gets beyond the
reach OF medicine They say, t'oh, It will
wear away" hut in most cases 1t wears them
away. Could they be induced to try Kemp's
Balsam. which is sold on positive guarantee
to cure, they would sec the excellent effect
Trial size free. At all druggists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
The Homeiiest Man in Charles
Town

As well as the handsomest. and others are
invited to call ON any druggist and get free 4
trial bottle of Kemp's Ba1sain for the ThrIat
aud Lungs. remedy that Is guaranteed 10
relieve and cure all Chronic and Acute
oooughs, Asthma. Bronchitis and Consump-
tion. Large bottles soc and 81.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04
Female Weakness Positivecure.

To. The EDIToR:-Please inform your read
ers that have positive remedy for the
thousand and one Ills which arise from de-
ranged female organs shall be glad 10 send
two bottles OF my remedy FREE TO auy Iady
Il they will send their Express aud p. q. adj
dTess; dress, Yours respectfully, DR.. B. ID. MAR
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04

To all whom u may coneeFp.-A spFaID %
the wrist or anklesiEnot an uneommou oeenr-
lions of Salvation Oil well rubbed IN viii In
yarisbly produee the desircd result-an entire
eure DE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-04-04

Champion Horse Food. We are
agents for this preparation. The pro-
prietors claim it reduces the feed re-
quired 50per ct. LIGHT & WATSON.