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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09
CONGRESS ON CUBA.
House Votes TO Adopt the Resolutions of
the senate.

the senate.
Washington, April THE house of
representatives on Monday adopted the
report of the house conferrees on the
Cuban resolutions. The resolutions
thus adopted recognize Cuban bellig-
erency and recommend the friendly in
terventicn of President Cleveland look
ing toward Cuban autonomy. The vote
stood 2I5 to 81. 1t was received with
tumultuous cheers. The affirmative
vote would have been ten or twelve
greater, but several gentlemen who
had general pairs with absent MEM
hers did not feel at liberty to vote, al
though it was stated that the absentees
were themselves in favor of the resolu-
lions. Several gentlemen lost their
votes by being out of the house when
the roll was called.
The negative votes were cast by Messrs.
Arnold Or. ID, Atwood (Mass). Black IN.
". Boutelle (Me.l. Daniels IN W. Draper
(Mass.), Gillet IN. ". Gillett (Mass),
Grout (vt), Lefevre IN. W. Mccall
(Mass.). Moody (Mass). Poole IN. W.
Simpkins (Mass.), Wadsworth IN. ".
Walker (Mass), Walker (Va.) and Wright
(Mass.). republicans, and Messrs. Berry
thy.), BLACK t1ra.ls 0ufDeTSOn tIeX.J, FL
lett Cva), Elliott Is. -. Lockhart IN.
c.. Tucker (Va.), Turner (Ga) and Tyler
(Va). democrats. q.
Dispatches from Madrid stating that
il is expected in official circles there
that President Cleveland will sign the
Cuban belligerent resolutions, but will
postpone giving them effect by dec
iaration, indicate that the nature of the
resolutions is not even yet understood
nj the Spanish capital. As repeatedly
explained they are concurrent resolu-
tions" not Joint resolutions" and, I'M
der practice which has grown up in
recent years in congress, concurrent
resolutions do not require approval or
disapproval by the president, who may
act upon them or rot, as he chooses,
hut in no case is called upon to sign
them. Similar resolutions adopted by
congress in connection with Armenian
affairs January 20 last, remain Enacted
1tpou nv fhf. 1,re Sidenf
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09
GEN. HARRISON WEBS.
Mrs. Dimmick Becomes the Bride
of the Ex-President.
The Ceremony Was a vers Simple One
Nearly His Entire Cabinet At
tended - Other Guests
Were Few.

New York, April THE long-talked-
of marriage Of ex-President Benjamin
Harrison and Mrs. Mary Scott Lord
Dimmick took place at five O'Clock p. m.
on Monday at St. Thomas church, the
rector of which, Rev. j. Wesley
Thomas. performed the ceremony,
which was most simple in character.
Gen. Benjamin f. Tracy, formerly
secretary of the navy, was Gen. Har-
rison's best man. Mrs. Diminick had
no bridesmaids. but was escorted up
the aisle by her brother-in-law, Lieut..
John f. Parker. The ceremony was
witnessed by only 30 guests, including
representative of the press. The
members of Gen. Harrison's cabinet
were invited with their wives. and were
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

JoHN MAGUIRE, of Butte, Mont, an
antiquarian of considerable note, has
unearthed what he believes to be a
fact-that the cathode OF y rays were
known to the Chinese centuries ago.
lie found in the london Philosophical
Journal of is. an account of a curious
Chinese mirror which had power 90 re-
fleet upon a screen by the aid of the
suns rays objects on the back of the
mirror. the mirror being made of a
composition of tin and copper. The
Journal stated that there were but few
of the mirrors then in existence and
that they were evidently the remains Of
n lost art
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

TIE worlds production OF gold dur
ing the five-year period from 1891 to
1899 was nearly so per cent. larger than
during the previous five-year period.
the exact world production of gold
from 1SS6 to 1890 being $685., 600
ounces as compared with production
ounces, as compared with production
The United States produces more gold
than any country in the world and we
had more gold coin in Is95 than any
other nation. except France and Ger
many, when France had SS65. AS, 900
and Germany S627. 5SO. 900 in gold, while
the United States had SOILS, 100, 900, and
Great Britain $500, 52O, 600.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09
HoRsELEss SLEIGH INVENTED.
WIN Run Snow and Ice and Even In
the Water.


the Water.
Motors for , orseleSs sleighs are among
the latest novelties at the patent Office.
They are light. powerful affairs, and
can be run by an amateur as easily as
those attached TO horseleSs carriages.
The sleighs are designed. says the New
York World. to run either on the snow
or ice. a pair of spurred wheels is
arranged between the runners, and
with little lever the driver can adjust
them so that they viii work on the soft
snow just as smoothly as upon ice. One
inventor has also provided against the
danger of breaking through the ice.
His sleigh is formed something like
boat, and is perfectly water light. IL
the ice SHOULD break the sleigh would
float, and the ice spurs would act as
paddle wheels in bringing you TO shore
again.
One patent is for a sleigh that may be
rowed across the ice. On the end of
each oar is heavy weight with a sharp
steel point TO cut into the ice. Another
rowboat for the ice is rugged with slid
ing seat and legs with sharp spurs.
which catch into the ice and shove The
boat forward each time the rover pulls.
Considerable speed is obtained by this
arrangement, although tie rowing is
not as easy as upon the water.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

CAPT. W. III. HAMS, commodore Of
the Cunard fleet. who has just retired
from active service, was one of the
oldest and ablest of the worlds ship
masters. In his retirement marine
commerce suffers "a distinct loss. The
old salt had been in the service of the
great line of steamers since 1857 and
made no fewer than 500 trips across
the Atlantic. Ills last voyage was made
in the Campania. 1t was his desire to
sail the sea until he had made record
of 600 trips, but an accident caused his
temporary retirement, and his ambi-
ton has therefore been thwarted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

The weather bureau is endeavorIng
to provide for a wider and more extern
sive dissemination of meteorological
reports and indications. The Iatest
plan is to have all letters sent out from
Washington post Offices marked with
the latest predictions. This will lie
done by means of the date stamp. which
will print in addition to the date the
kind of weather that may be expected,
such as 'rain," SNOW" colder,
warmer" etc. IL the experiment
proves successful the same plan will
be adopted at other post offices located
in cities where there are weather bu-
reau stations.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

TENNESSEE, the 10th state. was ad-
mitted to the union June 1, 1796. Itwas
a part of the territory of North Caro-
lima, ceded by that state TO congress in
1872. The centennial anniversary is
now approaching and the people of
that great commonwealth are arrang-
ing TO commemorate il in a fitting man
ner by holding q great exposition at
Nashville. The intention at first was
to have everything perfected for the
opening Of the exposition on June 1
of the present year. but the time has
been too short. Suitable eeremonials
will be observed on that day. but May
i, 1897, will occur the regular opening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

Washington, April 2.-The interior
department authorities, upon receipt
of a telegram from Secretary of State
Bruce, of Arizona, that Gov. Hughes re-
fused 20 vacate his office, on Wednesday
sent kilograms 10 both gentlemen. That
to Mr.. Hughes again notifies him of his
removal, and informs him that the presi-
dent directs that his Office be at once
turned over to Secretary Bruce. The
dispatch to Mr.. Bruce directs him TO
take possession of the Office as acting
governor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

ONLY to think of 100000 packages
of garden seeds to be distributed among
the statesmen at Washington. There
are to he 1.040.OOO packages of beet
seed, 1000. 900 packages of cabbage. l.
500, 900 packages of lettuce, 100000
packages of radish. 95O, 900 packages of
onion. 100000 packages each of cucum-
Der. cantaIoupe and watermelon seeds,
with other varieties in proportion.
Every congressman is to get 5000
packages. and these will soon go
speeding through the mails
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

THE following prominent Indians
carried OFF prizes at the Assinaboine ag-
riculturaI show in Minnesota: Mr..
Carry-the-Kettle, prize for potatoes;
MIR. Crooked-Legs. prize for turnips;
Mr.. Red-OfT- Heather, prize for mittens;
Mr.. Pig-Darkness, prize for wOOlen
goods. 10. the indust rious Indians
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

Wheeling. w. Va, April 6.-MIs. Eliz-
abeth Leonard died at Moundsville near
this city Saturday, aged LOG. She was
Eorn in Switzerland and came to this
country when 10 years old. She out
lived her nine children and was in full
possession of her faculties up to few
hours before she died.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

NINE slant-eyed gamblers were
brought into a police station in Chi
cago who were captured while playing
bung-loO- The pig-tailed prisoners
gave their names to Justice Richardson
as Gee Hon, Xxi RO, Sing I'll. Bon Jour.
Bug House, Neck III, Game Linn, Wo Me
and Willie Green.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

THE long-Iost cap of the Egyptian
Sphinx has recently been found many
feet below the uncovered portion of the
hoary image. Now that the Sphinx
may put on its big thinking cap per
haps it will be moved to articulate
response to the worldwide query:
..NXhn struck Billy Patterson ?'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09
He Never Drank.

Old Mr.. B, who lived in Bangor
several years ago, was called very
close" but grasping as he was he never
would accept Intoxicating liquor of any
kind. One day he was asked to drink
by several of the neighbors at the viii
lage store, where drinks were sold at
ten cents each. "No, thank ye." he
replied; Il never drink. gentlemen.
But if it's all the ssame to you I'll take
a pimlet instead"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09
Two Men Killed.

Bridgetown, Ont. April - The
boiler in Watson Brothers heading,
hoop and stave mills exploded Monday
morning just before the hour at which
work for the day commenced, COM
pletely wrecking the building and
causing the death of two men at least
and the injury OF several others
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

ONLY one characteristic distinguishes
the little village of Strong. Me-, from
the thousands of others that are scat
tered all over New England. That is
the peculiar industry which serves to
support the entire community. Strong
is famous for nothing but tOOthpicks,
hut il is known in the trade as the place
from which come the majority OF the
toothpicks that are used in the United
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

THE Second Adventists of Philadel-
phia have rebelled against the old line
insurance companies and have formed
one that recognizes their peculiar be-
lief. A leading clause in all the policies
of the company provides that when
there is proof that the insured man
was caught up into Heaven the COM
pany must pay his heirs the face of the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

HTPoLYTE, president of Hayti, is
dead. He had been in power for over
six years, and during that time had
preserved the peace of his country. His
methods to accomplish that end were
in the style of the Russian commander
who notified his government that
aor,Ier reigued in Warsaw"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

EDISON says he can see through eight
inches of solid pine wood. He claims
the time is coming when anybody will
be able TO see distinctly through all
substances. The year of jubilee is just
ahead of he small boy. No wall IF
canvas will prevent him from enjoying
the circus of the future.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

Chicago. April THE officers of the
National w. C. T. U. decided to accept
the invitation rendered by the st. Louis
union and supported by the mayor and
Business Mems league of that city to
hold the annual convention of the ma
tional body in St. Louis from November
"a IN I6 inclusive.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09
ror,x.one wear. +. me Senate.

Washington. April 7.-one of the
striking celebrations of this month
will be the seth birthday of Senator
Justin S. Morrill,. of Vermont, which
occurs April IA. Senator Morrill, came
into congressional life in 1855, and he
therefore will have been in congress
for Al years. He is now the dean of
the senate, having been elected to the
upper house in 1867 and served con-
stantly ever since.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

THREE Viennese tourists have fallen
from the Martinswand on the Rax Alps
by the Semmering pass, being the first
victims of the 1896 Alpine season.
Snow 100 feet deep from an avalanehe
had to be cleared away to reach the
hodies
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

present with the exception OF ex-Post-
master General Wanamaker, ex-Secre
tary of the Treasury Charles Foster,
and ex-Secretary of the Interior John
w. Noble, who were unavoidably pre-
vented from attending.
The Ceremony.
1t was just five o'clock when Gen.
Harrison and Gen. BENJAMIN f. Tracy.
his best man, entered a carriage at the
Fifth Avenue hotel and started for the
church, where they arrived at $500
o'clock. They entered through the
rector's residence ON Fifty-third street
and went directly to the vestry, where
they awaited the arrival of the bride
Gen. Harrison wore long frock coat,
dark trousers and white gloves.
At sos o'clock Mrs. Dimmick and her
brother-in-law, Lieut.. John f. Parker,
u. S. N, were driven from their resi-.
dence, No. 40 East Thirty-eighth street,
and reached the church at 5: rs o'clock.
They entered by the main door on Fifth
avenue and went direct TO the tower
room to the left of the vestibule, where
wraps and coats were discarded. II
was $500 o'clock when the two large
doors leading to the center aisle were
thrown aside, and the ushers, side by
side, stood in the passageway. At the
same moment DIR. j. Wesley Brown,
the officiating clergyman, robed in a
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09
Na,,on.l Rank DIvidend..

Washington, April Z. - The comp
troller of the currency has declared
dividends as follows: Second dividend,
five per cent. State national bank of
Wichita. Kan; fourth dividend, ten per
cent. the National bank of Kansas
City, NO.; fourth dividend, 20 per cent,
the First national bank of Dayton,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

BEFORE the days of lucifer matches
and railroads it would have gone hard
with Prof. ROentgen if he had discov-
cred his cathode rays. He would have
been branded and hanged as witch in
short order
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

THERE are 80 youngsters IN Cincin-
natl, CovingtOn and Newport who will
not have their first birthday till 1904.
II they all live to be - years Id they
will have had only Il chances to cele-
brate the fact that they are on earth.
Every one of them was born the last
day of last February.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09
Biueberry Crop Threatened

Forest fires burned over a large ter
ritory to the east of Black River Falls,
doing damage to the extent of many
thousands of dollars and destroying the
prospects for the BURBERRY crop in that
particular region, which has in the past
furnished employment to hundreds of
berry pickers at remarkably good wages
during the picking season.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09
Gets n Medal at Last.

Chicago, April AFTER IS years OF
waiting Capt. George III. Palmer, Six
teenth United States infantry. has been
awarded a medal for most distin-
gnished gallantry in action at the bat
tie of Lexington. Mo-, on September 20,
1861.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

In closing his introduction to the
volume Secretary of State Casson says
he hopes the publication of the list will
be the means of locating many of the
"boys" who have been lost to their
former comrades in arms.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

Pittsburgh, Pa, April 4.-John Rees.
a carpenter employed on the Park
building. now being erected at Fifth
avenue and Smithfield street, was rae
ing down the ladder Friday night to
be first to the ground at closing time,
when he lost his hold and fell nearly
100 feet dying instantly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09
Captured in Mexico.

st. Paul. Mimi, April 7.-George J.
Grant, wanted at Milbank, S. D., for
enlightenment and the forgery of bonds
and mortgages to the extent of $4,000.
was brought ia here Monday, having
been captured in Mexico by detectives.
He will be taken to Milbank for trial.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

Athens. April THE American con-
testants won in throwing the discus,
the hop, step and jump, and in the
trial heats for the 100 meter, and in
the quarter kilometer races.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

Worcester, Mass, April 6--The spring
factory of the Quinsigmond works of
the Washburn q Moen Manufacturing
company was burned Sunday morning
The loss is total, and l.. w. Moen. gem
eral manager, estimates the loss at
$4,000, covered by insurance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09
Cigarette Law Is constitutional.

Des Moines, Ia, April 7.-Attorney
General Remley has furnished Gov.
Drake an opinion on the constitutional
ity of the anti-cigarette bill. 1t is in
line with verbal opinion of Mr.. Remley
as stated Saturday night. In it he holds
that the statute as adopted by the legis-
lature is constitutional.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

Washington, April 7. = A favorable
report was made TO the senate Monday
morning on the bill 10 create an addi-
tional judge for the Sixth judicial cir
cult. This circuit is composed of the
states of Michigan, Ohio. Kentucky
and Tennessee.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09
Herr AhIwardt Badly beaten.

New York, April Herr Hermann
Ahlv ardt, the anti-Semite from the
German reichstag, was set upon and
badly beaten by mob of thousand in
furiated men in Hoboken Monday
night. The rumpus ended only when
the police arrested Ahlwardt and his
oScailanfe
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09
WISCONSIN SOLDIERS.
A Census of the Ex-Veterans Re-
siding in the State.
The Total Number Is e6.365-How the
Names Are Divide a - Soldiers of
Other States = Number in
Zach County.

The census enumeration of ex-sol-
diers and sailors residing in Wisconsin
as compiled from the returns of county
clerks TO the secretary of state is COM
pleted. The volume contains ? total
Ct 26,367 names of old soldiers and sail
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09
Judgment for New York.

Washington. April THE court of
claims Monday rendered Judgment for
S144,1I4.94 in favor of the state of New
York for advances made to the United
States during the war. This includes
interest on an original claim.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09
ClotbIers 8urned Out.

Savannah, Ga. April Z. = Allatt
Bros clothing, boot and shoe store
was burned out Monday forenoon.
Insurance ON stock so far as learned is
$4,000, fully covering the loss, which
is total
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

an English paper says one of Dick
ems sons, now practicing law in London.
has among his clients Sarah Camp,
Mrs. Bartleu. and Mr.. Pickwick.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09
TITLED Thieves.

A princess. a countess. n duchess and
the daughter of reigning prince were
among the 1000 thieves. professional
and unprofessional, arrested In Paris
during the first six months of last year..
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09
Buffalo Has a strike.

Buffalo. n. ". April Twenty men
employed at the Sycamore street barns
of the Buffalo Street railway, went out
on strike Monday morning. Ii is ex-
pected that others may follow and that
a general strike will result
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09
Three italian. sunocated.

Pittsburgh. Pa, April 7.--Three Ital-
ians. guests of F. Torchia's hotel, on
Webster avenue. near Sixth avenue,
were found dead in their room short
Iy after noon Monday. They had been
auffocated by gas
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09
Surviving WISCONSIN soldIers.

surviving Wisconsin Soldiers.
According to the official records the
total number of men Wisconsin is cred
tied with having furnished to the war
is 1897. divided as follows: Infan-
try, 1885; cavalry, SSH; artillery,
5,075. OF this number 3,S02 were
killed in action or died of wounds; and
the number of deaths from all other
causes was s,499. making the total
deaths 12.301. OF the 79,O06 who were
supposed TO have been alive at the close
of the war the returns show 1922 were
still living in the state june 20, last. be-
ing divided and credited TO the several
branches of the service as follows: In
fantry, 1851; cavalry, 1870; artil-
lery, 1,071.
A summary of the number of names
of each Wisconsin regiment, battery
and other organization shows that the
First regiment of heavy artillery has
the greatest number of living mem
bers in the state (542). and the Flew
enth battery of light artillery the least
(s). The number credited TO each is
as follows:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

THE Kansas man who buried $4,000
in gold when he knew hundreds of peo-
pie of his state were on the verge of
starvation was suffering from marble
heart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09
Ma,abeIes Murder 100 whites.

London, April 6.--The Standard pub
fishes dispatch from Buluwayo fur
nished to it by news agency, saying
that the Matabeles have murdered 100
whites and that $50 are still missing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

THE population of Mexico has in
creased 100000 in three years. An
eight per cent. increase shows vigorous
health
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09

IL the United States il Is estimated
that there are 3.OOO.O 900 dogs. and they
eat as much as the same number of
people.