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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-15
Washington Talk.

The Cubn delegation i'll Washington
has received news to the effect that II
things continue as they are in the phil
iippine islands, they will be free pc
fore Cuba.
January IS the date being consld-
cred for bringing on the Pacific rail
road funding bill in the house. A rule
fixing that day has been drawn by the
members of the committee on rules,
and probably will be recommended.
The president has nominated Benja-
min X. Kimberly of Colorado to be re-
ceiver of public moneys at Denver,
Col: also. John G. Ostrander Of Alas
ka, to be commissioner in and for the
district of Alaska, to reside at Juneau.
The senate, in executive session, rati-
fled an agreement made between Sec
rotary Olney and Minister Romero OF
Mexico, extending for year the pro-
visions of the treaty between the
United States and Mexico for a survey
and relocation of the international
boundary line west of the Rio Grande.
"a radical change in examination
methods has been determined upon by
the civil service commission, and Will
be put into immediate operation by
new ruleS, making age, character, lecll-
meal experience, intelligence and ply
steal ability the test for a place as me-
chanfc in the engineer branch OF the
government service.
The Dostmasters at Waukegan, ILL.,,
and Evanston, ILL.,, recently removed
by the president have refused to, yield
their offices to their successors. Their
action is based on a determination to
continue in charge until their success
Ors can produce their commissions. The
department has been advised of their
refusal, and an inspector has been or
dered to assume charge of each office.
A. B. Fisher, minister of agriculture,
will be in Washington soon to discuss
with American authorities the ques-
ton of abolishing the international
quarantine against cattle. If the gov
eminent of the United States will
agree to abolish quarantine against
Canadian cattle, it is understood that
Mr.. Fisher will agree, on behalf of the
Canadian government, to abolish quar-
antine against American cattle.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-15

Nearly 800 lives were lost by the
sinking of an Italian steamer.
head-on collision between two
freights on the Southern Pacific road
near Waelder, Tex, resulted in the
death of two engineers, two tlremen
and a brakeman.
The Solderholm block at Jamestown,
n. Y, owned by ]. NJ. Johnson, burned
early in the morning. George K11le-
man, a ledger, was suffocated by
smoke and may die.
Frederick Loveland, the oldest and
hest known guide in the Adirondacks,
has been accidentally killed by a fall
ing tree. He was a giant in stature
and possessed remarkable strength.
He was seventy years old.
A Burlington plug train ran into an
electric car on Choctow crossing at
Leavenworth, Kan, smashing the
front of the electric car and severely
iniuring Capt Montgomery OF the pen
sion department of the soldiers nome
at Fort LeavenWOrth.
Blanche Bishop, aged fourteen,
daughter of David Bishop, and Ella
Alnha. aged fifteen, daughter of Il. III.
Alma. while skating on thin ice at
Rawley. Pa. broke through and were
drowned. as was brother of the latter
who attempted to rescue them.
The entire plant and buildings of the
Wilmington Il Russell company, COW
ering about six acres in Newton, q
suburb of Nashville, Tenn. was totally
destroyed by fire, together with
large stock of manufactured goods.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-15
The loss is $125,OOO An exploding
lamp was the cause of the fire.
Crimes and Criminals.

Maria Barberi, the New York girl
who killed her recreant lover, has been
acquitted.
Charles Scott was fatally shot by ms
wife at Lincoln, Neb. They quarreled
and Scott started toward his wife with
a knife. She secured a revolver ana
shot him in the eye.
The Ohio State board CT pardons has
refused to make a recommendation Ior
clemency in the case of Tlerney, the
Erie county murderer. He must hang
Dec. II.
Robert e. Foote, attorney for Allen
Henze Downen, the highWayman con-
yicted at Denver for the murder OF
Joel G. Ashworth. EGs filed an apphca-
ton for new, trial, backed by an am
dayit by Downen to the effect that AIS
confession was untrue.
At Chicago, Aid. Frank G. Vierling
has been arrested on charge OF en-
bezZling $500 from a concern III sac
rarbento, Cal. The case was contlnueu
until Dec. Z, when he wit be tried for
the crime.
Mrs. Grace Dolan, white woman,
shot and instantly killed Henry Jack
SOll dI AS-Ao'
Ian claims that jackson was trying 10
enter her house. and after being driven
away, returned and threw brick at
her.
Louis w. Hermann died at No. A
Florence avenue, Chicago, from the
effects of injuries received last Satur-
day evening in a personal encounter
with Dorsey O-Connor. The men were
representatives of rival publishing
houses.
Crazy JIM" the negro who brutaIly
murdered one of the Williams boys and
fatally wounded his brother, in Melton
township, near Pine Bluff, Ark. was
captured near the scene of his crime,
He was fully identified. Reports last
night say that n mob of farmers took
the negro from the officers and lynched
him.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-15

The clothing store of III. Schradaky,
one of the largest in Denver, was at
tached by Kahn & Co., of Chicago.
Scar-Faced Charlie, q noted Modoc
Indian chief, is dead of consumption
at Seneca, Mo.
The Massachusetts State Grange has
adopted a resolution favOring Col. j.
III. Brigham Of Ohio for secretary of
agriculture.
A Joint convention of coal miners
and operators to formulate scale OF
wages in the Pittsburg district for
next year is in session.
Some time since Clint Il. Coulter, the
we'll known Denver bicycle rider, COW
cred a mile unpaced i'll 1:09 10, estab-
fishing a worlds record which has
been allowed.
George Thomas, a merchant of Grand
Junction, Col, brought on an attack of
nose bleeding three weeks ago by lift
ing sack of -four. The bleeding con-
tinued i'll spite of all the physicians
could do, and he died.
Inspection Of winter crops of celery
now in the trenches in the Kalamazoo
celery fields shows that fully onc-third
is rotten on account of damp, warm
weather. The estimated loss is $780,
600.
An examination of the assets of the
recently failed Baxter Springs QNan.),
bank, of which Col. Alexander Warner
was president, reveals but $29.36 I'M
cash on hand. The capital stock of
the bank was $50 600.
John r. Strauchan, we'll known
mason contractor, who has been in
business at Rochester, n. u, for %
years. has made al assignment, with
out preferences. 1t is estimated that
his assets will foot up $4,000, while
his liabilities will reach $4,000.
The Independent Club of Canada,
which has been in existence i'll Mont
real for some five months, and whose
object Is the attainment of Canadian
independence, is gaining in strength,
and a convention probably will be held
next March with q view to federating
all the groups and Cube having like
object.
The Union National Bank Of New
Orleans. which suspended payment On
Sept. 1, 1896, having complied with all
the conditions imposed by the comp
troller of the currency precedent tc
resumption, is now in a solvent condi.
ton. and has been permitted to open
its doors.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-15

Men who have more than one wife
should take solemn warning from the
experience of the man who carelessly
CO FRIED the letter from one wife in his
pocket until another spouse found
them. One wife should be sufficient
FOR the ordinary man. and the one who
feels that it is not should either not
wear pockets or destroy all letters rs
soon as received.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-15

When King Menelek of Abyssinia
succeeded in inducing Italy to conclude
a treaty with him according to his own
terms, he at once communicated the
fact to Russia, and that power sent a
message Of congrs tulation to him.
Menelek has evidently carried out his
instructions in most complete man
ner.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-15

The old-time prize-fghter, Jem Mace,
is in as perfect condition at the age of
sixty-six as most men at twenty-siX
1t shows what restraint and physical
culture can do for man when nearing
three score and ten.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-15

The diphtheria epidemic in Chicago
has reached alarming proportions
some 5000 cases. What has become
of that sure cure, or safe preventive.
Of diphtheria? Bad sanitary surround
ings, it is worth while for other COM
munities to observe, is the prolific
cause of this dread disease up there.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-15

1t looks like Emperor William is de-
termined to have a navy if he has to
sacrifice his popularity on land to get
it. The emperor and the reichstag are
getting dangerously near to very seri-
Gus friction
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-15

While people who write and converse
IN English may use French words, the
French have dealt sparingly i'll Eng
lish words. NJ Jules Lemaitre, howev-
or. now comes forward and suggests
The word s;snobism" as one that might
DE added to the French vocabulary.
TLere is 81 much snobism i'll countries
where English is spoken that it could
he easily loaned to the French, without
Iessening the supply.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-15

If Spain and Cuba want any refer
ences as to our ability to patch up in
ternational differences, they are re-
specially referred to England and
Venezuela. Peace with honor guaran-
teed and no charge for services.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-15
PRIVATE DEATH FOR GYPSY.
Chicago Police officials Will Not Al
low ~ public EIectrocmtiOn

low Public ElectrocutfOn
Chicago, Dec. 13.-The plans for the
public electrocution of Gypsy, the man
killing elephant, may not materialize.
Chief of Police Badenoch, and Secre-
tary Shortall, Of the Illinois Humane
society. have both declared that the
exhibition should not be allowed. Com
missioner of Public Works Downey
and City Collector Mas state that
permit for the exhibition will be re-
fused. There Is no objection to the
killing of the animal, it being consid
cred that she has earned her death,
but the publicity and admission fee
plans find disfavor, and it is improb-
lble that the public exhibition of the
Iilling will be prevented.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-15

The latest Shakespearian common,
fary discovers in Falstaff's "babbling
of green fields a yelled reference to
the twenty-third Pslam. This is in,
genious. and on equally good authority
we are told that the devil may quote
Scripture for his purpose. Still, I'M
view of all we know of the genial Jack
I'VE think his reference was probably
iBacchanalian rather than religio-pas-
toral, so to speak.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-15

An interesting domestic event is an
nounced from the hippopotami division
of the Central Park menagerie, New
York. Mother and child are doing as
well as could be expected with all the
hyenas, lions, tigers and other neigh
bors roaring their delight from morn
till night.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-15

A Chicago man is convinced that. in
stead of living on the surface Of the
earth, he is living inside it. No won
der. Chicago does remind people Of a
place popularity supposed to be in the
bowels of the earth.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-15

A big tank steamer, with capacity
Of two million gallons, will soon be
completed to carry our petroleum to
Europe. 1t is a striking fact that
while The demand for American oil
grows throughout the world, the dis
coyery of new wells keeps pace with
it.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-15

"A dispatch from Philadelphia says
that Mrs. Castle is there, and that her
condition is such as to require abso-
lutte quiet. Mrs. Castle displays good
judgment in her choice of location.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-15

The philanthropic are now devotiug
much thought to the debrutaliZing Of
football. But neither smokeless pow
der nor the seedless raisn has as yet
commanded great popularity.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-15

! The reading public will be overjoyed
TO hear that Harvard and Yale have
fallen on each others necks and agreed
10 let bygones be bygones. The sequel
Hyil come when the next football sea
son opens.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-15

The football casualties of the season
Rre placed at three killed and 122 Sc
Yerely injured. 1t is poor use to
make of young men of exceptionally
fine physique.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-15
PITH OF THE NEWS.
EVENTS Of THE PAST WEEK In A
CONDENSED FORM.

A General Resume of the Most I'm
portant News of the Week, From
all Parts of the Globe. Boiled
Down and Arranged in Con-
venient Form for Rapid Per-
usal by Busy People.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-15

Washington, Dec. II. The senate
to-day by tie decisive vote Of 81 to
q, adopted motion to take up the
Dingley tariff-silyer bill Unexpected
and surprising as this action was, it
did not have the significance which
the vote itself appears to convey. I'M
mediately following it, Mr.. Aldrich of
Rhode Island one of the Republican
members of the finance committee,
moved to recOmmit the bill to that
committee, and this motion was pend
ing when the morning hour expired
and the entire matter lapsed as though
nothing had happened Neither the
bill nor Mr.. Aldrich's motion to re-
omlnit enjoys any privilege or prece-
dence as a result of the action to-day.
It served, however, for some lively
parliamentary fencing between Mr..
Allen of Nebraska, the author of the
motion, and Messrs. Chandler Hale
and Aldrich, as we'll as for an exposi-
ton of the uncertain and shifty ele-
mentS within the senate when a vote
is precipitated on ali important queS-
ton. The debate was at times sharp
and personal. Mr.. Allen is very blunt
in his expressions, and he tainted the
Republican senators for shrinking from
the Dingley bill after conducting q
tariff campaign. 1T has gone out from
the powers that be in the Republican
party said Mr.. Allen at one point,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-02-27
NOTES FROM MEME

Meme school is again closed on &C
count of dlphtheria.
All Liberty is sick with the measles
Out of one district in Liberty with one
hundred and twenty children OF school
age only three are able to attend school.
Philip Gardner had to have one of his
toes amputated. DR.. O'Brien OF st.
Nazainz performed the operation. The
DR.. was undecided whether it Is case of
freezing Or gangrene.
Mrs. John Borche of Meme died last
Saturday evening of consumption. De-
ceased leaves husband and three small
children to mourn her loss.
The meeting of the Literary society
which was to take place IN the Newton
school last Saturday evening had to be
adjourned on account OF the measles. II
was almost as well because the program
committee were little derelict IN theil
duty.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-02-27


The committee did excellent work
while at Washington. Those who watch
ed the progress of the work insisted that
no committee was ever more successful
Mr.. TorrIson spoke to the river and har-
Dor committee first and was followed by
Mr.. Sedgwick. Each was granted half
the time he asked. They presented
strong arguments and we're compliment
ed, Mr.. Schmitz made bold stroke
when it was announced that he was also
present in behalf of the city. When
asked how much time he wished to occu-
Ply, he replied that he didn't want any;
| that he was satisfied the committee
/ would increase the appropriation at least
/ $4,000 in consideration of his not talking
and that he would yield his time to Mr..
Abbott. This frightened up the COM
mittee and the spectators applauded
/ The Manltowoc men met many friends
among senators and representatives who
rendered valuable assistance. All the
/, Wisconsin members were friendly and
several from outside took personal
interest in the affair. Senator Nelson of
Minnesota. q former Wisconsin man and
a personal friend of Mayor Torrison was
particularly kind
1t was not Senator Hill OF New York
but Senator Lodge of Massachusetts who
objected to the passage of the resolution
without reference to the committee on
commerce, but Senator Villas secured an
Immediate report, so that the delay
proved to be more a benefit than a set.
back.
When it was noIsed about at Madison
that the legislature would be asked to
memorabilia congress in the interests Of
the Manitowoc harbor, every harbcr on
the west shore wanted to be remembered
1t was thought best not to present The
, matter at all. Members were asked tt
sign a petition individually and they are
doing SO quite generally. This vii
practically have the same effect the Other
step would have if successful.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-02-27
lFlo1l,to DoG t5li0t
|I77v AND COUNTY
IHJRSDIY. Fen y, 1890.

Mrs. NJ. G. MADISON Of Cato IS quite
seriously sick.
QUITE large number of farmers were
II tho city on Saturday last.
FRANK PFEFFER Of KelInersyille lately
had an addition to his family 1t is a
little girl
UNLESS rain comes before the opening
Of spring the ground will be too dry to
sprout seed.
wet month Of March is predicted by
the weather prophets who take the moon
as their guide.
Al. FANTA will have charge Of the
tailoring department Of 0. Torrison 4
Co.'S. store after March /.
THERE was quite Il liberal display of
flags on public buildings IN this city on
Washlngton's Birthday.
WIN. RAHR last week purchased a lot
some distance south Of his property, pay
Il. II. MARKHAM has an option on the
property Of John PITT The sale of the
property has not yet been consummated
Boz ScHILLISG is just raiding this
county He spoke at Tans, Centerville
and several other places in this county
last week.
SUNDAY last seemed 10 be good day
for liquid refreshments, Judging from the
number Of young men who were painting
the town red.
The Manltowoc county legislators had
to wend their way to Madison on Tues
day TO help form fair and equitable
apportionment'
EVERY person who had the time to
spare was out on Saturday The weather
was so gloriously fine that people did not
want TO remain indoors.
GoTrLIEB hUDoLrH who sold his dock
property to the c. & n W Ky. Co. will
build this summer on some lots which
he owns in the Fifth ward
ANDREW GILRERTsoN Of Sheboygan
formerly of Liberty, this county, will be
one Of the speakers at the q. a. r. camp
fire given in Sheboygan this evening
Governor Hoard will also speak on thai
occasion.
James Richards of this city left for
visit to England yesterday. He Will b,
accompanied by his son Joseph who is il
the employment of the government. The!
Will be absent two months.
PERRINEs' comet will not strike tn
earth this time as was predicted it woulc
some time ago. People may go on 70
some time more being delightfully."- wicked
The comet doesn't porpose acting tn
part Of a moral agent Just yet.
The contract for the CABIN and all tn
interior work on the new Goodricl
steamerlIowa, was let last week to th
Building Supply Co. of this city, Tbi
Is quite nice job and there can be IL
doubt that the work Will be we'll done.
DR.. BELL, the celebrated telephon
man, and philanthropist as we'll, wi
be in the city on Thursday next He wi
be accompanied by r. q. Spencer of Mi
YANKEE. Prof. Bell has given a grea
deal Of attention to the education of dea
mutes by the oral method. He will Wis
the deaf school here. the patrons
which will give him reception. DR.. Be
will be at the Williams House IN til
evening. 1t will be good opportunlt
TO hear and see a famous man.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-02-27
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING.

The annual meeting of stockholders of
the Manitowoc Seating Co., will be held
at the office of said company, in the city
of Manitowoc. Wis, at p. m, Tuesday,
the tenth day of March 1896, for the cleo
ton of directors and for the transaction
of such business as may properly come
before the meeting. The stock books OF
the company will be closed at 5 ~,
Saturday, March 18th, anG reopened for
transfer Of stock at 9 a. N. March 18th,
1896. THos. e. ToRRIsoN, Pres.
Nj. III. MURPHY SecY
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-02-27

Mrs. LILLIAN STEVENS nee Bacon was
today the recipient of beautiful and
complete set OF table china from the
Goodrich Trans. Co. Lii, as she is
familiarly known, is conceded to be one
of the best telephone operators in the
state and the Goodrich company who are
among the largest patrons OF the tele-
phone have thus fittingly attested
their appreciation of the service she has
rendered their company. The position
of telephone operator is trying one and
requires al extra amount Of patience, a
trait which Miss Bacon so admirably dis
played.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-02-27

Mr.. ID. Wiley, ex-postmaster, Black
Creek, n. Y, was so badly afflicted with
rheumatism that he was only able to
hobble around with canes, and even then
it caused him great pain. After using
Chamberlain's Pam Balm he was SO much
improved that he threw away his canes.
He says this linlment did him more good
than all other medicines and treatment
put together. For sale at 30 cents per
bottle by Henry Hlnrichs Drugglst.feb27
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-02-27
First publication Feb. eth. 1896 NJ

First publication Feb. 9th, 1896 No. l
STATE OF WISCONSlN-COUNTY COURT FOR
- MANITOwoC COUNTY. In probate.
In the matter of the estate Of MAIDS Larson,
deceased.
An instrument III writing purpOrling to be the
last will and Testament of MAIDS Larson of the
town of Cato in said county having been deliv-
cred into said court:
And Louis jacobson of said town of Cato, a
nephew and one of the legatees of said deceased
having presented to said court his petition in
writing duly verified, representing among other
things, that said MAIDS Larson died testate at
the town of Cato in said county, on the elev-
enth day of February, 1896: that said instru-
ment is the last will of said deceased, and that
no person is named therein as executor, and
praying that said instrument be proven and
admitted to probate and that letters of admin
istratiOn with said will annexed be thereon
issued to Riley Olson of said county,
1t is ordered that said petition and the matters
therein be heard, aud proofs of said last Will
and testament be taken at a special term or
said county court to be held at the probate
Office in the city of ManitOwOc on Tuesday the
Gath day of March 1896 at 10 o'clock Il. N.
And il is further ordered that notice of the
time and place of said hearing be given by pub
licatiOn hereof for three successive weeks, once
each week. previous to the time of said hearing
in the ManitOwoc Pilot newspaper published
in said ManitowOC county.
Dated February. 24th, 1896.
By the Court,
Us. ANDERSON, County Judge,
Schnitz X kiryan ATTORNEYS mar19