davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10
small Cocnanut Cakes.

Take a cocoanut, carefully skinned
and grated. the milk os the same and an
equal quantity of water. pound and a
half of powdered sugar and the whites
of three eggs. Dissolve a pound of
sugar in the milk and water. boiling
until il becomes ropy sirup; then turn
il into buttercd dish. Beat into the
white of the egg the remainder of the
sugar. mix with il the grated cocoanut
and add. a little AT time. the siTup,
which must first be allowed TO cool SO
as not TO set the egg. Drop the mix
ture in tablespoonfuls upon buttered
papers and IL IL runs. stir in a little
more sugar. Rake in moderate oven.
being very careful not to scorch and not
allowing them to brown at all. They
are best fresh. but can be kept for some
time.-GoOd Housekeeping.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10

THERE is more Catarrh in this section of
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether. aud until the last few years was sup
posed TO be incurablc. For great many
Years doctors pronounced it a local disease,
and prescribed local remedies. and by con-
stantly failing TO cure with local treatment.
pronounced il incurable. Science has proven
catarrh TO be constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J.
Cheney q Co, Toledo Ohio. is the oulv
constitutional cure on the market. lt is
taken internally in doses from 10 drops 10 q
teaspoonfdl. IL acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case 10
fails to cure. Send for circulars and testi-
monials. Address +. J. CHENEY & Co, To-
ledo, O. Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Prs are the best.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10

neglects these troubles is laying the foun-
dation for lifelong wretchedness.
A modest woman naturally recoils from
the notifying ordeal of examinations and
local treatment which doctors insist upon.
But there is no necessity for any such re-
pugnant alternative. DR.. Pierce's Favoritc
Prescription cures these delicate complaints
positively and completely. II is medicine
devised for this particular purpose by one
of the most eminent of living specialists in
wOman's diseases.
Dr. Pierce has been for nearly 20 years
chief consulting physician of the lnvalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, OF Buffalo.
N Y. Outing this time he has received
fully ninety thousand letters from women
who have been cured by the Favorite Pre-
scription" Some of these letters arc
printed by permission in one chapter of DR..
Pierce's great thousand page book, " The
Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser"
II contains advice and suggestions for self
treatment which every woman ought TO
read. More than half million copies have
been sold at 81. so each. An absolutely free
edition in paper covers will be sent for a
limited time to anyone sending Fl one-cent
stamps to pay the cost of mailing only. Ad-
dress Worlds Dispeusary Medical Associa-
ton Buffalo y. Y. For a handsome cloth
bound copy send 81 stamps.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10
Excellent Hair Ionic.

An excellent recipe for hair tonic
which viii stop the loss of hair and
strengthen the scalp Is: Glyeerin. one
ounce; almond ell. one ounce. tincture
Of Cantharides. one drachm. and lire
water. Tour ounces. This must be
rubbed into the roots Of the hair with
a piece of flannel or tooth brush.
Brush the hair with soft brush. and it
Is an excellent plan 10 let il hang down
loose for half an hour after lunch. so
that the airean permeate freely through
the hair. II you can let the sun shine
upon your locks. SO much the better
&C. Louis Republic.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10
Through California service via ~rhe NIL

A fine Pullman Tourist Sleeping Car now
leaves Minneapolis at SIS and 81. Paul at
SIS every Saturday morning aud runs
through 10 Los Angeles Cal, via Kansas
City aud the Santa lie System, without
change, arriving destination / % r. NJ. fol-
lowing Wednesday.
The journey, via this route, is through n
very interesting portion of America. and
the hardship Incident to winter travel
through the more northe~ly climate is
avoided.
Rate per double berth So 90 through. For
berth reservations, further information as
TO rates, etc, apply to THE MILWAUKEE
agents. or address j. I. CoNLEY, Asst. Genl.
Pass. Agent, ST. Paul, Mimi.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10

There are kuayes now and then met with
who represent certain local bitlers and
poisonous stimuli as identical with or pos
sessing properties akin TO those of Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters These scamps only
succeed in fOisting their trashy compounds
upon people unacquainted with the genuine
article, which is as much their opposite as
day is TO night. Ask and take no substitute
for the grand remedy for malaria, dyspep-
trouble.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10

On December lst and December 18th, the
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
Will sell Home seekers tickets 10 points IN
the South. Southeast and Southwest, at half
fare for the round trip. For complete in
q NATION addressJ- 7. GOMEZ, Asst. Genl
Pass Agent. St Paul, MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10

You've Medical Student (to charity pa
tent II think YOU must have IA some
kind of IA fever. but or class has only
gone as far as convulsions. III come in
a week when we get 20 fevers."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10

The setting Of 4 Great hope is like the
setting OF the SIN. The brightness of our
life is gone. Iadows of the evening ial
around us, aud the world seems but 4
broader NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10

TEAeuER-''Whati is a straight liner Pu-
pil-''rhe picture of its own road which
each company prints in the railroad map
Boston Transcript.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10

Fins stopped free and permanently cured.
No tits after nrst days use of DIR. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle &
treatise. DR. KLINE, g33 Arch St., Phila., Pa.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10

m eToR-.Now, what did your father and
ner die OFT; Applicant for Life In
.rance-''Well, sir. can't say as exactly
remember; but it wasn't anything serious"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10

IT has net been proved that girls, in
searching for autumn leaves, have special
fondness for those of the pear tree.-Phila-
deiphia Times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10

+ For Whooping Cough, Piso's Cure is
T successful remedy. NJ. y. DETER, 81 Throop
/ Ave, Brooklyn, n. y, Nov. IA, a.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10

JAGsoN says that even the most uuobserv-
ing man begins TO look around when he sits
down suddenly on an icy sidewalk.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10
Low Rates for Homescekers.

A GOOD man finds good wherever he
goes, because the good in him brings out
good in othcrs.-R Rams Horn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10

THE devil can meet eloqucnce without
trouble, but he has never been able to stand
before loye.-Rams Horn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10

Coon times. Happy state. ST. Jacobs Oh
cures pain right up 10 date.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10

TRUE earnestness is wisdom warmed by
love.-Chicago Standard
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10

The entire case may be presented BY the
statement that the day Of sensible anu
sound financial method Will not dawn upon
us until our government. abandons the
banking business and the accumulation OF
funds and confines its monetary operations
10 the receipt of the money contributed Dy
The peenle for its support and to the OK
penditure of such money for the peoples
benefit
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10
What a

BETTER times GENE to all cured of aches
and pains By St Jacobs Oil
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10

The plan of issuing bonds for the purpose
of redemption certainly appears to De ms
most effective and direct path TO the
needed reform.
n step in the right direction IL currency
OBLIGATIONS redeemable in gold, whenever
of being reissued. This operation Woulo
be a slow remedy, but 1t would improve
present conditions.
notes, They should be allowed TO issue
circulation to the par value of bonds ne,
posted as security for its redemption, ana
the tax on their circulation should be re-
duced to one-fourth of one per cent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10

On the first and third Tuesday of each
month. tickets viii be sold 10 HOmeseekers
in the northwest at greatly reduced rates 70
visit Virginia and the CarOlinas. Special
low rates both one way and round trip. Sec
that your tickets read over the Big FOul
and Chesapeake and Ohio Ry. Send foi
free pamphlet descriptive of the farm lands
climate, markets, etc L l.. TRUIIT, North
western Passr. Agent, 234 Clark St, Chi
cage, Ill.
WHILE man is growing life IS in decrease,
and cradles rock us nearer TO the tomb
Yong.
CRUTcHEs and cruel pains from SciatiCa.
From St. Jacobs Oil the cure of it.
No MAN can climb higher than his own
am bitiOu
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10
V-IW 70 u II . = ? I
Real Source of Danger.

of United States notes and treasury notes
issued under the law of 1890, ! am OF inc
opinion that we have placed too much
stress upon the danger of contracting tne
currency and have calculated TOO niue
upon the gold that would be addeu 10 ou
circulation il invited TO US by better am
safer financial methods
a In, Il..ll RuElneEs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10
The Greenhack should Go.

l am more convinced than ever that we
can have no assured financial peace ana
safety until the government currency OBJ
LEGATIONS upon which gold may be de-
nianded from the treasury are withdrawn
be done, as has been heretofore recon-
mended, by their exchange for lonS-ierm
bonds bearing low rate of interest or ny
their redemption with the proceeds OF such
bonds.
Even IL only United States notes known
as greenbacks were thus retired, II -
probable that the treasury notes Issued IN
payment of silver purchases under the act
of July Il, 1890. now paid in gold when de-
tIlrbance. as they might from time 10 time
when received In the treasury by redemI-
ton I'm gold or otherwise be gradually
ana prudently replaced by silver coin.
Most Fffectiye Path to Reform.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10

The reference To the condition and pros
poets of our revenues naturally suggests
an allusion to the weakness and vices Of
our financial methods. They have been fire.
auently pressed upon the attention of con.
gress in previous executive communlca-
tons and the inevitable danger OF theit
continued federation pointed out. Nlthout
now repeating any of these details, can
rot refrain from again earnestly presenting
the necessity Of the prompt reform OF q.
system opposed to every rule or sound
finance and shown by experience TO be
frausht with the gravest peril and per
ftlexitV.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10
Use of the Reserve Lawful.

TO meet any such deficit we have In the
treasury, In addition 10 a gold reserve OF
/ 500 900, 000 a surplus of more than Si2S,OO0,-
| 000 applicable TO the payment of the eX-
penses of the government, and which must
unless expended for that purpose, remain
2 useless hoard, or, IL not eXtraVagantly
wasted, must in any event be perverted
| from the purpose of its eXaction from our
people The payment, therefore, of any de-
| iiciency In the revenue from this fund Is
nothing more than its proper and legiti-
mate use.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10

Officer. 10 the end chat through this proc
ess ine result desired may TO limited ex-
ten. be accomplished
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10
Bclieves IL win Prove a Success.

| We caHhUt reasuIaDIy Hupe tIldt u4I 2
cuperation from This business depression
will be sudden, but il has already set in
with a promise of acceleration and continu-
ance. I believe our present tariff law, II
allowed fair opportunity, will in the near
future yield revenue which, with reasona-
bly, economical expenditures, Will overcome
| all deficiencies. In the meantime, no deficit
that has occurred or may occur need excite
or disturb us.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10
Denression Sol pne DO the Law.

The situation was such in December,
seven months before the close of the fiscal
year, that the secretary OF the treasury
foretold deficiency of 100000. The great
and increasing apprehension and timidity
in business circles, and the depression IN
all activities intervening since that time,
resulting from causes perfectly well under
stood and entirely disconnected with our
tariff law or its operation. seriously
checked the imports we would have other
wise received and readily account for the
difference between this estimate Of the
secretary and the actual deficiency, as
we'll as for continued deficiency. Indeed,
Ii must be confessed that we could hardly
have had more unfavorable period than
the last two years for the collection of
tariff revenue.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10
EliSElZllSEIZIz EISiIzIiSEzZI7

No MAN can climb higher than his own
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10
Hot shot for Trusts.

Another topic In which our people right
fully take a deep interest may re mere
hrisflv considered. / refer to the existence
o. trusts and other huge aggregatlons OF
capital the object of which is to secure the
monopoly of some particular brancn q
trade, industry or commerce, and so stlIe
wholesome competition. When these are
defended, 1t IS usually on the GROUND thai
duce prices, and thus may benefit the pubic
In must be remembered, however, that
REDUCTION of prices to the people Is not one
az the real objects of these organizations,
nor is their tendency necessarily IN that
direction. IL Il occurs In particular case
II IS only because il accords with the pur.
nose or interests of those managing the
Fcheme. Such occasional results fan lar
short Of compromising the paipapis efils
charged to the account of trusts and mo-
nopolies.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10
treatment of Federal Prisoners.

The Encouragement presents detailed
and interesting statement of the important
work done under his supervision during
the last fiscal year. The ownership and
management by the government Of peni-
tentiaries for the confinement of those
convicted in United States courts of viola
lions of federal laws, which for many
years has been a subject of executive rec
concentration, has at last to a slight ex-
tent been realized by the utilization OF the
abandoned military prison at Forth Ieav-
enworth as a United States penitentiary
This is certainly a move I'm the right direc-
ton, but il ought TO be at once supple
mented by the rebuilding or extensive en-
largement of this improyised prison and
the construction of at least one more, to be
lnna ed In the snllthern ST q tng
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10
Pensions.
ABUSES Are DemoraIizinc.

In my opinion, based upon such state
ments as these and much other informa-
ton and observation, the abuses which
have been allowed to creep into our pen
sion system have done incalculahle harm
in demoralizing our people and UNDERMINE
ing good citizenship. ! have endeavored
within my sphere of official duty 10 pro-
tect our pension roll and make II what
Ii should be, a roll of honor. containing
the names of those disabled in their coun-
trys service and worthy of their coun-
try's affectionate remembrance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10

The interstate commerce commission has
during the last year supplied abundant evil
dence OF its usefulness and the Importance
OF the work committed TO its charge. Pub
lie transportation is a universal necessity,
EEd the question OF just ana Teasonab bic
charges therefor has become OF vital i'm
portance, not only 10 shippers and carriers.
but also to the vast multitude OF producers
and consumers. The justice and equity OF
the principles embodied in the existing law
passed for the purpose of regulating these
charges are everywhere conceded, and there
appears TO be no question that the policy
thus entered upon has permanent place
in our legislation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10

In concluding this communication. its
la words shall be an appeal to the con-
ereEs for the most rigid economy IN the ex-
penditure OF the money IL holds in trust
for the people. The way to perplexing e.
fravagance IS easy. but a return to fru-
eality Is difficult When. however, II is
Considered tEat those who bear the b1r-
dens OF tafaticn have 10 guarantee OF
honest care save In the fidelity OF their
trsuchment 4 plainly manifest.
n -. - = HHoYEH CLEYEIAASIl.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10
VexatIous Entangiements.

Resides this large peCunlaFt stake in
the fortunes of Cuba, the United States
finds itself inextricabiy involved in the
present contest IN other ways both yeN-
this country and indirectly promote the
insurrection through the press. by public
meetings, by the purchase and shipment Of
AIMS ny the raising of funds and by other
means. which the spirit OF our Institutions
and the tenor OF our laws do not permit
10 he made the subject of criminal prosecu-
tons. Some of them. though Cubans at
heart and in all their feelings aid Interests.
have taken out papers as naturallzed ctti-
zeus OF the United States. proceeding re-
sorted TO wit view 10 possible protec-
ton by this government. and not unnat-
Erally regarded with much Indignation by
the country of their origin
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10

The report Of the secretary OF war ex-
hfhits satisfactory conditions in the sew
erai branches of the pubic service in
trusted TO his charge. The limit Of our mil
itary forec, IS fixed by law, is constantly
and readily maintained. The present dis
cipline ana morale of our army are excel
leisr and marked progress and efficiency
are apparent throughout its entire organ'-
eaton.
Nth the exception OF delicate duties in
the SUPPRESSION % slight Indian dis
furbances along our southwestern boun-
dairy, in which the Mexican troops cooper
atcd and the compulsory but peaceful re-
turn with the cons eEt OF Great Britain, OF
a band OF Cree Indians from Montana -
the British possessions, no active opera
tons have BEEN required Of the army dur
ing the year past
Changes In methods Cf administration.
the abandonment : aTlne cesSary posts and
ccnSeouent concentration OF troops and
the exercise OF care and vigilance by tho
various officers charged vi. the responsi-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10
7 ITF1 tITNIF II =
Must Take Action.

In the case of the Union Pacific company,
however. the situation has become es-
pecially and Immediately urgent. Proceed
ings have been instituted to foreclose
first mortgage upon those aided parts or
,nent holds a second and subordinate mort
gage lien. In consequence of those pro-
ceedIngs and increasing complications,
added 10 the default occurring on the lst
day Of January, 1897. condition Will be
presented at that date. SO far as this COM
the mandate of the act of 1887 and give to
executive duty under its provisions more
imperative aspect. Therefore, unless con-
.rress shall otherwise direct or shall have
previously determined upon different So
luton Of the problem, there will hardly APP
pear to exist any reason for delaying be-
toned such executive action as will prom
Use to sLbserve the public interests ana
save the government from the loss threat
ened by further inaction.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10
Department. of Agriculture.

The department of agriculture is so In
timately related to the welfare of our peo-
pie and the prosperity of our nation that
II should constantly receive the care and
announcement Of the government. From
small beginnings IL has grown to he the
center of agricultural intelligence and the
source of aid and encouragement to afsri-
cultural efforts. Large sums of money are
annually. appropriated for the maintenance
OF this depa rtment. and II must be con-
fessed that the legislation relating to II
has not always been directly in the Inter-
est of practical farming or properly
guarded against waste and extravaganza
SO far. however. the public money has been
appropriated fairly and sensibly to help
those who actually till the soil. no ex-
penditure has been more prohtsbly made
or more generally approved by the peo-
nj
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10
spain should Grant Autonomy

II Is in the assumed temper and diSpo-
sition OF the Spanish government 20 REM
e1y thees grievances. fcrtiAed ~ indlca-
Hons es lnilssas!sl public eDlnion N SPAN
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-10

The progress made in civil service re-
form furnishes a cause for the utmost con-
CALCULATIONS. II has survived the doubts
OF its friends as well as the rancor OF its
enemies. and has gained permanent
place among the agencies destined 70
cleanse our politics and TO improve econ
ornize and elevate the public service. There
are now in the competitive classified serv-
Zee inward of 81 600 places. More than half
Of those have been included from time TO
time since March 4, 1888. most radical
and sweeping extension was made by eS-
eeutive order dated the 9Th day of May
1885. And IL fourth-class misunderstanding
are not included n the statement. IL may
be said that practically all positions con-
fempla-eG ~ the civi-service Lave are not
ciassiTie4. Abundant reasons exist Tor
including these p9stme sterships.-b based up-
on economy, improved service and che
peace and quiet Of neighborhOods- IL
however, obstacles prevent such action AZ
viii without ircrea sing post Office appro-
pristiona. 30 adjust fhsm as g permit n
proper cases osrselitation az thssa post