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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Nov. S0.-Thurs-
day night fire destroyed the Birming-
ham cotton compress and about 1,500
bales of cotton. The compress was
valued at S27, 900, and only $1,000 of in
surance was carried. The cotton be-
longed to Inman & Co., and was fully
insured with New York syndicate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06

Christian Volt, baker in Milwau-
kee, brought suit for divorce agains
his wife, Hannah. He states that he
has insured his life for So, 900 in hel
favor and she has also a number OF
policies on plaintiffs Ii e which she Sc
cured on her own account, and he
fears she may kill him To get the in
surauce money.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06

At a meeting of the executive com
mittee of the Wisconsin Forestry as
ISOLATION in Madison Ii. c. Putnam
of Eau Claire. and c. A. Hutchins anC
l.. Scheney, of Madison, were ap
pointed to prepare a bill embodyiug
provisions preventive of forest hres il
Wisconsin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06
LARGO Tax Cert llcnte saIe.

Robert Fairweather, of Grantsburg
purchased the entire number OF coun
ty tax certificates on $4,000 acres o1
land, paying full value therefor. BY
this sale the county treasury win be
replenished so as to be able to meet al
outstanding orders, thing it has been
unab BILE to do in years.
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GRAND FORKS. \. D., Dec. 3.-The
eleven members of Coxey's army ar
raigned in the United States court for
resisting officers pleaded guilty. Nine
of them were sentenced by Judge
Thomas TO one month in jail, reserving
sentence for the two leaders, Smith
and freshman
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06

TEACHER -'James, YOU are late this morn
ing Have you any eXeuset' Pupil Yes m
Maw's gone downtown 'lectioneerin' an
the hired girls on a strike an paw burnt
his fingers cookin' the pancakes an / had tC
sew on my 'spender buttons myself. See!'
Chicago Tribune.
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Jubilee OF a Janesr,lle Church.

Fifty years ago the first Baptist
church of GAINESVILLE was organized
with thirteen members. The golden
jubilee was duly celebrated, Rev. DR.
Anderson, of Chicago. delivering the
address, and Mrs VI. L. Beers. OF
GAINESVILLE, the historical address. The
society has had thirteen pastors, d.
NJ. G. Hodge, the present pastor. hay
ing served twenty years. There is
now a membership of 400.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06
A Fatal FaIl.

New YORK. Dec 3.-W. Rodman
Winslow, 40 years old, a lawyer, fell
from an eighth story window at the
Sevillia apartment house on Fifty
eighth street early Sunday morning
and was instantly killed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS
He Was Accommodated.

T. T. Best, about % years old, walked
into Inspector Riemer's Office in Mil.
waukee and said he wanted to be ar.
rested. Mr.. Riemer accommodated
him. Best said that two years ago he
was apprentieed 10 a jeweler in
0gdensburg, n. Y, and, desiring to
leave the east and not having the
means, appropriated $500 of his EN-.
ployer's money. lie has been ram
bling about the country since that
time. He has no means nor could he
find employment of any kind, ana con
cluded to surrender himself and &c
back home for trial His tale wa,
verified by kilograms aud the authors
ties in ogdensburg were notified.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06
Bradstreet's say
a PRINCESS DIES.

Close of the Life OF an Aged Sister of the
King of Denmark.
COPENHAGEN, Dec. Princes Lou
Use. sister of the king of Denmark
and aunt of the dowager empress of
Russia. and of the princess of Wales,
is dead. Princess Louise was born
November IS, 1920, and on August 3,
1860, was nominated abbess of the
convent of Itzehoe. Holstein.
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within the Rag.

First Monkey have been grossly
insulted by Jocko
Her Monkey Friend-How?
First Monl0ey-He said / looked
like the ringmaster's washerwoman--
Syracuse Post
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Ynunc rance.

Mamma, do the animals know their
names?
''Oh, no."
80 much the better. Wouldn't it
be annoying 70 the little Logs?"-Petit
journal pour Rire.
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Double the Quantity, Same Price.

Such is the highly important change made
by the proprietOrs Of that standard remedy,
Perry Davis Killer, for internal and
external use. This viii be very acceptable
TO the public and will doubtless result in a
largely increased demand for this justly
popular preparation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06
Gave Away His Library.

Iowa CITY, Ia, Dec. 1.-The state
university of Iowa has received as a
donation from ID. Fl. Talbot, of Sioux
City, his private library, consisting of
4. 500 volumes. The value is about
Sfn nnn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06
a Child Enioys

The pleasant favor, gentle action and sooth-
ing effect OF Syrup of Figs, when in iced OF
a Laxative, and if the father or mother be
costive or bilious. the mOst gratifying re
suits follow its use so that il is the best
family remedy known and every family
should have bottle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06

UNCLE JoHN lin the countryl-''Just looH
at that meadow, with its carpet of green
grassl Isn't il beautiful" Flossie (from
the city)-.Yes, Uncle John; but 1t isn't
natural. There isn't single keep of the
grass sign ON it.n
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06

Nov Doth, Dec 4th and 18th the Missouri.
Kansas and Texas Ry. viii sell tickets at
greatly reduced rates TO all points in Texas.
Eddy, New Mexico. and Lake Charles. La.
For particulars address IL. A. Chemir, Room
y The RoOkery, Chicago, III.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06

IT is the business of the newspaper editor
to make a long story short. Texas Sift
iups
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06

4 DOSE in Time saves Nine of Hale's
Honey of HorehOund and Tar for Coughs.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06
GLVIs

FARMERS say it goes against the grain to
thrash wheat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06

an the course Of time everything will be
utilized and e en- the barber viii give one
cut for the hair Galveston News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06

AFTER six years suffering. was cured nv
Piso's Cure MARY THOMSON, 29iS Ohio
Ave, Allegheny, Pa, March 10, "a.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06

TEAcHER-'sHow is it that you don't know
your lesson2'' Boy can't learn it."
Teacher fangerily) If ii We're not for me
you'd be the biggest blockhead on earth"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06
PROGRESS.

WANTED - several hundred women to
sCour the country.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a Constitutional Cure. Price sc.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06

In nv last annual n. eSS- Ee referred briefly 70
the Unsatis factory state % aialr> "a samoa un-
der the operation 0ft e Berlin treaty - slEnnlly
Illustrating the IL policy u eat2ns IL aA4ia1ees
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06
Pension Frauds

The barefaced and extensive pension frauds
exposed under the direction OF the courageous
and generous veteran soldier now ~ the head
OF the bureau leaves no room FOR the claim
that 10 plrnatlon Of our pension rolls y a.
needed OF thai continued vigilance and prompt
action are aot ueceSs nv 10 the same end. The
accusation that an effort to detect pension
frauds Is evidence 81 unfriend mess towards
our worthy veterans. and denial Of their
claims % the generosity ~ the government
slgge t. an unfOrtuu, e iuiincre zee 20 the
commission Of any offe Use which IS for It's
motive the scouting OF a pension and indicates
g willingness 10 be blind to the existence Of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06

The total expenditures for the war depart
mcnt for the year ended June 80 1894 amount
cd - = .t33 80 -. tals sum. S2,0la6l4g - was
for l rig~ auC contingent expenses 2}.6d5 l56-
i$for the support ~ the military estaL. hInentS,
- 'l - y for mf~-C. iaueOus OBJ ccts and SIS.
g so s. .or public works. This latter sum in
cIudcs Sig.4s40 r'5 ~ Tor river ana harbOr I'm
proFe9Leuts and - ga sfsR56 for fortidcatiOas
aud other works Of defense. The appTopr4a-
tons for the current year aggregate S52.4-9,-
HAS. and the estimates submitted by the Sec
RET rs 90 var for the next fiscal year call for
appropriations amounting 20 So 3ls 9.55.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06

The total nam Her OF post odiceS in the United
State on the S1th day % June. 1884 was g, = 8
an mere e u IA over the preceding year.
of tbs 3 ~ were presidential IA Increase OF
that class ~ - over the preceding year six
hundred aud ten cities and towns are provided
with free delivery. EtletE-three other cities
ard % -tEs entitled to- this service under the
.1W have not been accorded q on account o.
iEsu dejcnt -unG>- The expense u free deliv-
yrg or tue eucr u fiscal year viii be more than
$4,000 aud under existing legislation this
Ite1a Of expenditure i subject to constant
inc. ease IWe estimated cost OF rural free de-
livery generally IL 80 very large that it ought
lot o. Ice considered in the preSep- condition
81 az Iirs- Daring tae year 80 additional do
nestle money-ortier offices were established
fhe total uumler Of these on - al the close
d tie scar Wa u 2dA There 0ere ~ SoI Q4l
money oTs-erS issued curing the year. nelng an
iCcrc Sc over Ile prpce ling ye3r OF s-4.au1 t.e
Eatue 90 rle<c orders auo ,utel q SIS saa .
81 - pa increase Of eil .ef1.lf5 - Their Eere
also issued during the year postal notes
amount n 20 sl2.6s3 l9i >.
During the year 2ls international money or
der o11cers were added 70 those slTeady estab-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06

With the advent OF new tarin policy not
only calculated 10 relieve the consumers OF our
land in the cost OF their daily life but 70 in
vits better de selopmeat Of American thrift
and create for Us closer and more profitable
commercial relations with the rest OF the
world 10 follows as a logical and imperative
necessity that We should at once remove the
chief Il not the only obstacle which has SO
long prevented our parttCi patton In the foreign
carryin trade 81 the sea. tariff built upon
the theory that Ii is well to check imports and
that home market should bound the industry
and effort of American producers, was fifty
SUPP. emented by refusal 70 allow American
registry to vessels built abroad though owned
and navigated by our people. thus exhibiting
a willingness to aba don al contest for the
advantages OF American tr1ns-Oceanlc
carriage. Our new tariff policy. built
UPON the theory that II IS well to
encourage such irlportations as our PEOPLE
need, aud that our products and manufactures
should iud markets in every part Of the habit
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06

The report Of the attorney general notes the
gratifying progress made by the supreme
court in overcoming the arrears OF its business
and in rcac hing "a condition n which il will be
able TO dispose OF case, as they arise without
ans unreasonable delay This result i, of
course. vcr- largely due To the success sful
working of the pan Ia .J- ting circuit courts
Of appeals in respect 10 these tribunals the
suggestion is mace. IN quarters entitled to the
highest consider .tiun IN e an additional cir
emit judge for ca Ia circuit would greatly
strengthen these cuurts aud the coincidence
rr1usei ia their adjuiic8tions. and that such
an sd d ION wuuid not create greater force Of
fu.'-Cs thau the increasing business Of such
courts requires. 4 commend the suggestion to
tns. careful Coz. Sfder..ffo OF the rOEeses~.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06
Federal Prisoners.

Eight wears ago. in Iay annual message I
urged upon the congress as strongly Eis !
could the location ami construction OF two
rrl sons Tor the confinement OF Uaitcd states
PRISONERS. a similar recommendation has
been made from time TO time since. and a few
wears 20 q law va, passed prOvidinE for the
selection u site, for IN zee such institutions No
auprluri 8tiou has however. been made TO carry
the act into effect aud the Old aud discrCd-
Its4t le condition still xists.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-06

BY virtue Of a statute Of the United States
passed in ISIS, appointed in July last, Hon.
John ID. Herman. OF the state OF New York. and
Hon. Nicholas r.. WorthingtOn. Of the state Of
Illinois TO form with Hol. Carroll ID. Wright,
commissioner of labor. who was designated BIZ
said statute. commission for the purpose of
making careful inquiry into the causes OF the
I controversies between certain railroads and
their employees when had resulted In an ex-
tensive and destructive strike. accompanied
by much violence and dangerous disturbance
with considerable loss of life and gre 4 de-
struction OF property. The report of the COM
be transmitted to the congress with the evil
dence taken up on their investigation. Their
work has been well done, ana their standing
and intelligence give assurance that the re-
port and suggestions they make are worthy Of
careful consideration.
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The NIIIuTl.

The tnta! enrolment % the militia Of the
several States i- Ia .5 officers and emil -ted meu.
an increase of 5.3f3 over the numDer reported
a. me close of the previous year The reports
uf T----itil inspections bF regular army officers
show a MARKED Increase in int rest AID ell
citnc. aUclg the -. T. uTCauls ations. and
StrOu- ly recommend "a Coutin Ia8ce OF the poll
scy % .EDrdlUg every practlc Il CncOLrUgcme
poSs 10 o. this i'm portant auxiliary Of our mill
ftarg t4~r.tb Shsuf nj
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-10

Miss Adele Richie, leading lady of the
new play entitled THE Devils Deputy"
will make her first appearance in some
of the most beautiful gowns made by
Deutsch & Co., of Fifth avenue, corner
Twenty-second street. One dress worn
in the first act Is made of apple-green
satin brocade. of the period dating back
to the year 1904 heavy satin skirt en-
broidered In gold, trimmed with Autumn
leaves, and a full straight tunic of ap.
pie green brocade, lined in gold-colored
satin. The bodice is an embroidered
low corsage of white, embroidered net
large triple revers of the point d'espri
lace. This Is antique lace, over two
hundred years old: extraordinary large
sleeves with flowing lace, and an ex
quisite hat to match. Our description
hardly does justice to the gown: It mus
be worn in the second act is one OF
sweet simplicity, made of ivory-white
satin. the skirt being extra full al
around and festooned with gold-cmbroi.
dered lace. caught here and there with
large, torquise-blue velvet bows. 1t has
little round baby waist. with a double
Nandyke collar and large, quaint sleeves
seeming to form a large pinwheel, OF
lace trimmed with flowers. The hat &c
this gown is of white satin, embroidered
in gold, the facing of the hat being
to one Of the mobiles of France and worth
fabulous sum OF money Il: itself. The
other gowns are not sufficiently ad
vanced. and consequently cannot be De.
scribed, but enough to promise rea
treat TO see them. -
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Worlds ALL DAY TOMORROW for All FOR SALE ADS.

With some difficulty the minister per-
sualei Nancy to return to her mistress
bearing message to the effect that ne
and TWO Of hi elders who happened 70
reside in the ncirhborhoJd would come
over the following evening, hear what
could he said on both sides. and II pos
sibe clear up the mystery.
The widow was well pleased to have
the minister and his elders come to in
quire after her spoons. She put on her
best mutcl-that is 10 say cap-preplrcd
her best speeches ANA enlisted some Of
the most serious and reliable OF her
nelghhors 10 assist in NE Investigation.
Early In the evening II -, following
day when the S.wurg sHu VAS wearing
low AMI the field work vas .veT-,Hey
were all assembled in the Clean-scourrl
kitchen, the ministers, elders and leigh
hcrs soherly listening TO Mrs. simpsons
testimony touching her lost silver Nancy.
Robin and the farm men sitting by until
their turn came; when the door, which
had been left half open to admit the
breeze-for the evening was sultry-was
quietly pushed aside and In slid GcoEdy
Wilson. with his usual aCcomPlniments
OF stan and wallet.
There's nae room for ye here,
Gegray." said the widow; "we'rc on
wcighty business"
"Wee. men," said Georly, turning
to depart, ITS nae consequence. only
came to speak about your spoons"
"Hae we heard o. themY- cried Mrs.
Simpson. bouncing from her seat. 'f.
II couldna miss bein' blessed WI the
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discovered there was nobody within
Neither meal nor penny was to be ex-
pectod that day; the rain was growing
heavier, some Of the hay must be wet,
ana Mrs. Simpson would return in bad
humor
But two objects powerfully arrested
Geordy's attention: one was the broth
pot boiling on the FIRE. and the other
the silver spoons scattered on the table.
Bending over the former, Geordy took
considerable snIfr. gave the ingredients
stir with the pot stick. and muttered
every thin"
His proceeding with regard to the lat
ter must remain unmentlOnei: but half
an hour after, when he was safely en-
gconed in a farmhouse a milo of, and
the family had been driven within doors
by the increasing storm, they found
everything as 1t mad been left--the
broth on the fire, the cat on the window
seat. the whiting and flannel on the table,
but not spoon was there.
"Whar's the spoons2' cried Mrs Simp-
son to the entire family. who stood by
the fire drying their wet garments. No
body could tell. Nancy had left them
on the table when she ran TO the hay.
No one had been In the house, they were
certain, for nothing was disturbed
The drawer was pulled out and the
empty stocking exhibited. Every shelf,
every corner was searched, but to no
purpose; the spoons had disappeared.
and the state OF the farmhouse may be
imagined. The widow ran through II
like one distracted. Questioning. scolding
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and searching. Robin, Nancy ana the
farm men were despatched IN different
directions as soon as the ruin abatel u
inform the nclEhbors, under the supposI-
ton that some strolling hegEar of gypsy
might have carried on the treasure and
attempt To dispose OF 1t In the parish.
Nobody thought OF Geordy Wilson. He
had not been spied from the hayneld:
his circuits were wide; his visits to
any house were not frequent, ana II he
avoided Widow Simpsons from the day
of her loss It was believed Geordy knew
that neither her temper nor her liberal
ity would be improved by tho Circum-
stance.
Lost IN" spoons were be"und a doubt,
ana the widow babe fair TO lose her
senses The rich relative Cumo at his
appointed time and had such a tea that
he vowed never again to trust himself
in the house OF his entertainer.
But the search went on. Rabbits holes
were looked into for the missing silver
and active boys were brlbed to turn out
magpies' nests. Wells and barns in the
neighborhood were explored. The crIprs
of the three nearest parishes were en-
ployed to proclaim the loss, II was roEu-
larry advertised at kirygatc ana market
place, and Mrs. simpson began tu tI,k
OF getting search wIIla lt for the beg
gar's meal pouch. BathSalc was alarmed
through ali it's borders concerning the
spoons: but when almost a month had
worn away and nothing could be heard
OF them the widows suspicion turned
from beggars. barns ana magpies to
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DRANK KNOCKOUT" DROPS.
Then While Reynolds Slept His
Money Was stolen.

William Reynolds, a cook, of 81 Green
witch street, says that yesterday he was
the victim of "knoCk-out drops" Ac-
corling to his story, he entered Leo Co.
hens saloon, at l43 Park Row, in the
afternoon, and, calling for glass of
beer, he took seat at n table beside
John Foley, who gives the saloon as his
residence.
Reynolds drank the beer, dropped off
to sleep, and when he awoke missed
$3.50
lie accused Foley with the stealing,
but. getting no satisfaction, he reported
the matter to the police of the Oak
street station.
Policeman Webb returned to the sa-
loon loon with with REYNOLDS; The policeman,
enced no trouble in getting into the
place. where he found William Mahoney
presiding at the bar. Reynolds pointed
out Foley, who was arrested. Mahoney
was taken into custody for viola ton of
the excise laws. When arraigned at the
Tombs Court this morning, Foley and
Mahoney were held for trial.
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precious gift OF hoarin' and, what's
better, / saw them" said Geordy.
saw them, Geordy? Whar are theyf
and here's a whole shillin' for ye." and
Mrs simpsons purse, or rather an old
glove used for that purpose. was Instant
ly produced.
'Weel" said Geordy, 81 slipped in ae
day. and seeln the siller unguarded I
thought some ill-guded body might covet
It. and Just laid it by. l might say.
amanE the leaves O. that Bible, thinkin'
You would be sure TO see the spoons
when you went TO read"
Before Gc1riy had finished his reveal
ton Nancy Campbell had brought down
the proudly displayed but never opened
B!I,r, ANA iutersparsCi between itg leaves
lay the dozen Of lons-souGht spoons.
The minister of Bathsate couId scarce
~ command his gravity while admonish-
ing Geordy on the trouble and veXation
his trick had caused. Geordy got many
basin of broth and many luncheon
Of bread and cheese on account of that
transaction. with which he amused all
the lresides Of the parish. Mrs. Simp-
son could not even scOld.
D. way OF making amends for her
unjust inputations on Nancy Camp
url sae consented to receive her as a
darghtcr-in-law within the same year.
ana it is said there was peace ever
after in the farmhouse, but the good
people of Bathgate when discussing q
character of more pretense than per-
Torrance, still refer to Widow 6imp-
sons spoons.-Romance.