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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-02
LarE2 MEIs.

THE funeral of James G.. Blaine oc-
Cured the 3Oth. IL was his wish before
he died that the funeral should be pri-
waite, but that was impossible. Every
effort was made to comply with his
own understood wishes and with the
expressed desires of his family in this
regard. but the surging wave of public
interest swept over the barriers i'm
posed and made his private funeral one
of the most impressive of public demon
STATIONS in honor of the dead The
most eminent men in the nation stood
around his bier. All business in the
nations capital was suspended during
the period when the funeral services
were in progress. The presence of the
president and cabinet and supreme
judges and high officials of congress,
and of the diplomatic corps. was not
more significant than the homage of
the waiting crowds who, in respectful
silence, lined the streets through which
the funeral eortege passed. 1t was ex-
actly at IL o'clock when the slow and
solemn organ music announced the ar
rival of the funeral party at the door of
the church. As the sad procession
moved up the aisle, Walter Damrosch.
Mr.. Blaine's son-in-law. who was at the
organ. played an improvisation made
up of several themes of hymns which
MIR. Blaine loved. All present rose and
remained standing as the funeral party
moved down the aisle. DIR. Hamlin, the
pastor walked at the head of the mourn
ers. reading from the ritual of Presby-
terrain worship. Behind him came the
honorary pail bearers, two abreast,
Senators Hale and Frye. the representa-
tives of the dead mans state, leading
the way. The body bearers moved at
a measured pace toward the chancel
rail. where they deposited the caslzet
amid the profusion of flowers The
family followed the body and took the
front seat on the left. near the remains
More distant kinsfolk, relatives. init
mate friends, the president and his cab
inet and uther members of the funeral
party whr were at the house. came in
after he flmily and were seated in the
pews reserved for them. When all
were seated. the deep peals of the organ
ceased and DR. Hamlin from his place
in the pulpit began the church services
with the read ~ OF selections from the
scriptures The reading finished. prayer
was offered by DIR. Hamlin. At the
close of the prayer the funeral process
sion once more formed and the body
was conveyed to Oak Hill cemetery and
there laid TO rest.
THE Ohio river has broken up and
navigation will soon be resumed from
the head 'he Louisville.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-02
FROM WAshINGTON.

IL statement from Secretary of the
Treasury Foster it is shown that dur
ing the first six months of this fiscal
year the receipts from all sources were
S234. 4l9.3i5 and the expenditures $780,
ssI-oos, lSaving an exreSS of revenues
over ordinary expenditures of So. s4s,-
209. The total estimated revenues for
the fiscal year ending June 30. 1898.
are $500. 67I. $50 and the total estimated
expenditures S464.67l. $50.
"HE president and all the members
of bis cabinet nad large group pho
tOgraPh taken preparatory to their of
fieia. separation in a little over FIVE
weeks time.
IL congress leading men were said
20 be quietly considering a plan TO an
mex Canada to the United States and
for the acquisition of the Sandwich
islands
The leading clearing houses in the
United States reported exchanges
amounting TO 81. S5s. SGD Cos. during the
seven days ended on the 27th, against
II, 464. 626. s29 the previous week. As
compared with the corresponding week
Of 1872 the increase was ISL
II II % GtBtk on the morning OF tne
3sth James Gillespie Blaine died at his
home in Washington. surrounded by his
wife and children. The immediate cause
of death was exhaustion. The disease
which brought about his end was
chronic affection of the kidneys, com
plicated with resulting ailments Death
came without pain and he was con-
scious to the last. Mr.. Blaine was born
Janu airy 81. 1880. at West Brownsville,
Pa. a proclamation issued by Presi-
cent Harrison announced to the coun-
try the sad news of his death.
DURING the seven day 5 ended on the
9th the business failures in the United
States numbered 295. against 80 the
previous week and POI for the CORE
spending time last year.
INTERNAL revenue collections for the
first half of the present fiscal year az
gregated 81. 295.42s. against So. 1874
49, for the corresponding period of the
last fiscal year, an increase of 81, H.
GA
Pension payments in January
amounted TO $4,000. 600. a decrease as
compared with last month of 81. 900, 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-02
SOME GREAT MEN.


IT is reported that John d. Rockfel-
Ter, of the Standard Oil company, is
about to build a costly residence at
Watkins, n. Y, and make that place
his permanent home.
SENATOR BRIcE's heart is in the right
place. He has commissioned friend
in Lima to purchase and distribute one
hundred tons of coal and one hundred
barrels OF -four to the suffering poor IN
that city.
CONGRESSMAN Tom JOHNSON, OF ONO,
is always ready for a fight when any
me calls him Thomas. Tom Is the
proper name given him by his sponsors,
and he doesn't want it heightened by
any over-polite friend.
Ex-PEEsTDEST HAYES had a desk and
bookcase arranged in one of his bath
rooms. so that he might take refuge
from visitors in that apartment when
hard pressed. Usually though. he was
safe when he withdrew to his large bed
room.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-02
CURED FOR A CENT.

If you have a hard rasping cough
and a feeling of tightneSs across
the chest, with fever, you must
take care or you will have an attack
of pneumonia. If this be the case.
lose no time, but get bottle of
Reds German Cough and Kidney
Cure. Ii IS the only cough remedy
on the market that will instantly
relieve pneumonia, because it is
stimulant, but perfectly harmless,
so that you can take it in any
quantity until you are relieved. If
your druggist does not have it, write
us on a postal card, giving your
name and address and the name of
this paper. Send it to the SYLVAN
REMEDY CO., Peoria, ILL.,, and
we will send you trial bottle by
mail free.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-02
WEST AND SOuTA.

JUsT completed statistics show that
the state of Washington contains 40
SIS. So. coo feet of standing timber. and
that the total number of feet in the
United States outside of Washington is
s5s. $50. a6O.7l1
The Kansas legislature elected John
Martin lpopulistl United States sena-
tor. The republicans claimed the joint
convention was Illegal and sent pro-
test to Washington
AT Butte. Mont. Charles Burg called
AZ the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Waldo
Whipple. variety performers, and shot
both of them and then blew his own
brains out. No cause was known.
While en- route from Pensaeols. Fla.
10 London. .he Norwegian bark Star of
India was wrecked and the crew of
thirty men persisted
BASDS of Chippewa and Pottawato-
ME Indians fought at Eagle River.
Wis. and three Pottawatomies were
killed and two Chippewas were dan
gcrously cut.
A MOB lynehed William Fisher fcol-
ored) at Algiers. La, for killing Mrs.
Mcmahon and J. Barrett
THE jury at jackson. Tenn, in the
case of Arsella Spence against the Illi-
nois Central road for billing her hus-
band brought in verdict of ST., 900 in
favor of the plaintiff.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-02
SHOT BY FRANK DUFFY.
The New York Democratic Politician Kill
n Man In "A saloon Row.

The New York Democratic Politician KILL
a Man In "A saloon Row.
FoRr HAMILTON, y. Y, Jan. 81
Frank Duffy, at one time well-knowr
politician in New York, shot and
killed George Cunningham at O'Clock
a M Thursday in front of a saloon kept
by Frank Duffy, in Ninety-second
street, this place. The men had been
drinking in the saloon when a quarrel
arose, said to have been concern.
ing woman. The men left the
saloon ana when outside Duffy
drew revolver and shot Gun.
ningham dead. Duffy was placed
under arrest. He claims to have
shot Cunningham in self-defense.
Duffy's saloon is n popular resort OF
the soldiers stationed 1T Fort Hamil
ton. Cunningham was but Is years
of age. Duffy is well known in
New York. He was assistant
doorkeeper of the national oemo-
cratic committee at the Hoffman ouse
last fall lie is eccentric in dress and
attracts attention by flowing white
beard and an intensely red neci<tie.
lie once ran against Tweed for the as.
sembly and was defrared.
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The News Of the Week.
BY TELEGRAPH AND HAIL.
FIFTY-sEcoN0 CONGRESS.


TUESDAY. Jan. ga bill was re-
ported in the senate authorizing the
commissioner OF pensions To accept as
proof of citizenship of an applicant for a
pension under the act of July %. 1890,
the fact that at the date of his applica-
tion he was an actual and bona fde
resident Of the United States. and It
was passed. The death of Justice
Lamar WAS announced and an adjourn
ment was taken. The house refused
to agree 70 motion TO take mp the
sundry civil bill. the fight against it
being made by the friends Of the bank
rup;ey bill Then. as a mark of re-
speet to the memory of the late Justice
Lamar. an adjournment was ordered.
WEDNESDAY. Jan 25--A bill was
introduced IN the senate for the adj
mission Of Utah as a state. In execu-
tive session the nomination of Elijah
w. Hslford to Toe major and paymaster
in the United States army was COZ
firmed. Filibustering against the bank
ruptcy bill occupied the tixe in the
house. The senate joint resolution
directing the secretary of war 10 in
vestigate the subject of raft towing on
the great lakes was passed.
THURSDAY. Jan. 26.-In the senate
the anti option bill was taken up
and SIR. Mills TEX made a speech
against the bill as being against the
existence of state governments In the
house the legislative, executive and iu-
dicial appropriation bill (s2l, or. 1881
for the fiscal year 1894 was reported.
The post Office appropriation bill $751;
s69,3 $50 was also reported The sun
dry civil bill was discussed.
FRIDAY. Jan. 81. - The announce
ment of the death of James g. Blaine
was made in the senate by Mr.. Hale,
who has been for many years one of
the closest personal and political
friends of the dead statesman. His re-
marks were followed by motion made
by Mr. Cockrell mo that the senate
adjourn out of respect for the memory
of the deceased, and that motion car
ried. The death of Mr.. Blaine brought
the business of the house to a sudden
termination. A few committee reports
were made. including a bill to repeal
the federal election laws. and then,
after brief and affecting speeches by
Mr.. Milliken (who represents Mr.
Blaine's old district) and Mr.. Holman
(who served many years with him in
the housed ont of respect to the MEM
ory of the dead statesman the house
adjourned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-02

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2e.-James G.
Blaine is dead. The end came shortly
before II u m. Friday. II was proceed
ed by a sudden relapse and the doctors
sent word to the members of the
cabinet that the worst was feared,
vet so often had the same report been
made that it was treated less serious
ly than it should have been. The
secretaries. however, scarce had time
to turn to their department duties be-
fore word came that the great man had
succumbed to the sickness with which
he has battled so stubbornly. Since
December Is. the Sunday when he was
so near death that the physicians hard
ly dared say that there was any
hope, Mr.. Blaine had shown such
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-02

through the day lie Immediately had
the substance of the dispatch tele-
graphed over the departmental
wires to the various cabinet
officers. 1t was only few
minutes later that Mr.. Montgomery,
the operator at the white house, re-
ce.ved another message addressed 20
the president. "Blaine is dead" was
all that he waited to hear, and storted
on the run for the room of Private Sec
rotary Halford. The cabinet was i'n-
mediately notified and came to the cab
met meeting at the usual hour fully
prepared.
Secretary John w. Foster, Mr..
Blaines successor to the portfolio of
state, was at his residence in confer
ence with Mr.. Partridge, the solicitor
of the state depart ment, preparatory
to starting at noon for Watertown,
\. Y, where he and Mrs. Fos-
ter had planned to spend a week.
when news of the ex-secretary's death
was received at the department. Chief
Clerk Chiffon Immediately telephoned
Mr.. Foster. who summoned his car
riage and went to the Blaine residence
to tender his condolences. lie post
poned his trip and issued an order clos
ing the department Mt of state.
The Presidents Proclamation.
The president has issued the follow
ing proclamation:
EXECUTIVE MANSION wAsHINGToS. Jan
uary - ls93-It is my painful duty 10 announce
To the public OF the United States the death
Of James Gillespie Blaine. which occurred
in this city to-day at II O'Clock. For fun
generation this eminent citizen has occupied
a conspicuous and influential position in
the nation. His first public service was
IN the legislature OF his state After
wards for fourteen years he was a
member Of the national house of repre-
sentatives. and was three times chosen its
speaker In 1876 he was elected 10 the senate.
He resigned his seat in that body In 1854 20 &C.
cep' the position Of secretary OF state in the
cabinet Of President Garfield After the tragic
death OF his chief he resigned from the cabinet
and devoted himself TO literary work gave To the
public in his ''TwentyYears OF Congress a most
valuable and enduring contribution 10 our
political literature. In March, 1852. he again
became secretary OF state, AMI continued to ex-
ereise this ONCE until June, 1872 His
marked ability and his exalted patriotism
have won for him the gratitude
and affection Of his conntrymen and the ad-
mrafion Of The world. In the varied
pursuits Of legislation. diplomacy and uters.
ture his genius has added new luster
10 American citizenship. As suitable
expression Of the national appreciation
OF his great public services and OF
the general sorrow caused BY his death. direct
that on the day Of his funeral all the depart
ments Of the execu-ive branch Of the govern
nent al Washington be closed and that on al
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-02

ONE of the most valuable publica-
tions ever issued by the government IS
a report on the sheep industry OF the
United States prepared under direction
of the United States prepared under di-
rectiOn of the secretary of agriculture.
IL treats of the history and conditions
of the industry from the early settle
ment of The country down TO the pres
ent day and Is handsomely illustrated.
II bids fair to rival in popularity the
work on the diseases of the horse pub
iished by the department some time
since. II is for distribution by the sec
Rotary and through members of con-
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died and then Associate Justice Lamar,
and now the greatest of them all. The
buildings are draped in black, the
white house included, in memory of
Mr. Hayes No additional signs of
mourning are possible.
FhysIcians' statement.
The doctors authorize this announce
ment of the cause of death: Chronic
interstitial nephritis Ga form of chronic
Brights aisease) due to. ana associated
with, general changes in the arteries
of the booty and with dilatation of the
heart. This condition was complicated
with disease OF the lungs of tuber-
cular nature. The immediate cause of
his death was connected with the
heart"
The following additional statement
was given out Friday night:
"The beginning OF Mr.. Blaine's illness dates
back some years The earliest signs OF Ill
health were associated with and no doubt due
TO a equity tendency which manifested itself
in subacute attacks of govt, disturbances OF
digestion, and progressive innutritioT and
anpmia.
Subsequent events prove that at this time
changes were going on in the arteries OF the
body which resulted later in symptoms OF OBJ
liberation OF vessels and chronic disease Of the
kidneys
I'm December signs Of lung complication ap-
peared which were no doubt connected with the
general disease but as tuber bacilli were found
in the sputa II is probable that there was some
tubercular infection wall. Much OF the
distress which Mr.. Blaine suffered was assoc
ciated with this disease OF the lungs and his
death was certainly FASTENED by it. For three
Mr. there no
marked change in his condition, and on
the night before his death he did not seem
to be in any immediate danger. Towards the
morning OF the 9Th his pulse was observed to
be very feeble and his breathing became much
embarrassed. As result of the heart failing
action tedema Of the lungs occurred, and he
died " ithout much suffering at II o'clock
"Drs Janeway ana Looms, OF New York,
were called in consultation and rendered inn
portant service by their advice.
civilian JOHNSTON, NJ d.
FRANK HYATT, NJ. D.
This statement will not be supple
mented by an autopsy on the body of
Mr.. Blaine. the members of the family
being satisfied as To the cause of death.
The Feeling In Congress.
In congress the outburst of sympathy
was SPONTANEOUS and deep. No public
man who bore the brunt of fierce polit-
ical battles held kinilier personal re-
lations with his adversaries than Mr..
Blaine. OF recent years, particularly,
old animosities have died out, and there
is hardly any one in congress to-day
who did not, on the occasion of MIR.
Blaine's visits to the capitol, take pains
to do him honor.
The announcement of Mr.. Blaine's
death was made to the senate by Mr.
Hale, who has been for many years
one of the closest personal and polit-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-02
Frank Editor.

The editor of a certain newspaper
was very busy one day, with a heap of
news and editorial manuscripts before
him awaiting his attention, when a
long-haired young man came in.
The visitor deliberately produced
some papers from his inside pocket and
remarked:
''Ahem! / have here few verses -"
''Yes, yesl' exclaimed the editor.
'Will you do me the favor to put them
over there in the aste-basket yourself?
You see I'm very busy just now!"-
Youths Companion
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-02

ALI records are smashed this winter
In the Catskiil mountains the cold
stopped the clocks; over in Sweden the
temperature has been so low as to
freeze the mercury. and not long ago "A
ship arriving in New York reported
that the alcohol IN the compass had
frozen. The worst ''Oid-fashiOned win
ter of our daddies" never knew any
thing Like. this
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HOME AT RAR HARBoR.

ly increase in value If kept in
tact for several years. Mr.. Blaine,
by reason of his wide popularity
and warm friendship. enjoyed oppor-
tunities unusual TO the average public
man of making money lie was asso-
ciated with nun her Of men OF wealth
in various enterprises, and his sagacity
and business foresight kept him
from wasting much money or
brilliant but illusionary speculative
projects. He was interested with Sec
rotary Elkins years ago in silver
mine, out of which he made considera-
BILE money. At the time OF his death
he owned real estate in the city OF
Washington which would probably sell
under the hammer for more than $780,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-02

late Phillips Brooks accomplished. SAYS
= New York dispatch. was IN that city
some wears ago. when. during the bust
est hour of week days. he held service
in Trinity church and commanded an
audience Of business men that filed
every portion of it. That is test of
ability which few men can stand. and
8 to large extent the measure of a
cierEyuan'S usefulness Such a test
requires intellectual and oratorical
ability Of the highest order. adorned
with the spirit and graees of Christian
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THE adulteration of baking powder
may be detected bv simple expert
ment If alum is present IN the pow
der. and this is usually the adulterant
used in place OF cream of tartar, which
j. much more expensive. Il may De de-
tected by scattering little OF the POW
der in a glass OF cold water. The alum.
II present, will sink to the bottom of
the glass. a heavy white sediment
The powder containing cream of tartar
will produce more foam and not have
much sediment
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-02

QUEEN VICTORIA since the beginning
of her reign has only signed one death
warrant. which was for an execution
in the Isle of Man, the act passe for
relieving her majesty OF signing death
warrants having by an oversight not
included that part of her majcsty's do
rnininnS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-02

AN odd wOman's club exists in Paris
Its members are confined entirely TO
u1Ic wives IF Slubn4en. who meat daily
for social intercourse, afternoon tea
and gossip. 1t is called the ''Cercle des
Femme du Monde" and under no cir
cumstances is man allowed to set
foot within its sacred nrecincts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-02
Truly a IIeIpnate.

Did ! win any thing on the cleo
tion?" said the politician. aud there
was a naughty scorn in his voice. j
always win on the election. This time
| won a sixty dollar ove-coat, new
suit of clothes, one hundreo imported
cigars, meerschaum ripe and n
basket of wine. In it, Very extern
sively. my friend. I'm a regular dyed
in-the-wool winner picker spot EN-
every time. / never bet money. but in
the last twelve years I've won over Eve
thousand dollars worth of comforts of
life from one person. Who? Ny
wife. She's got election betting down
To science When an election comes
she makes ont list of the things
she wants, and a woman's wants are
not few. | beg you to remember. She
bets with some outsider on the demo-
cratic nominee, then duplicates these
bets with me on the republican nomi-
nee Get on to her scheme? If she
loses on the outside she wins at home
and quits even. If she wins on the
outside and loses at home she gets
1er toys, pays her losses, and has the
bill sent to me. She has great head
for business, has that woman. but If /
don't succeed in heading her off pretty
soon the sheriff will close me out and
I'll have to compromise for about
fifteen cents on the dollar"--St. Louis
Hlohe- Damocr.t
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II the city Of New York kind of
crusade has been inaugurated against
women kissing women ON all occasions,
especially on the streets and at rail
way stations One writer prays for
the speedy downfall of the kissing
epidemic" Another saws that she is
ashamed of the sex that has kissed
and sizzled over formal acquaintances.
aud predicts that in less titan twenty
five years IL will be as obsolete as now
Is the custom Of piercing the ears of
pure young girlhOod for ieweled deco
ration" No one, fortunately. has vet
inaugurated a crusade against women
kissing men