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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-17
CIVIL SERVICE RsEoRM.
Officers Elected and Resolutions Adopted
by the National League.

Officers Elected and Resolutions Adopted
by the National League.
Philadelphia, Dec. i2.-The delegates
to the annual meeting of the National
Civic Service Reform league, hich be-
gan Thursday in Hotel Walton. held a
business session Friday morning. Pres
idcnt Schurz was in bad voice, and
Henry Hitchcock. of ST. Louis. presided.
The officers elected were:
President. Carl schurz. New YORK;
vice presidents. Charles Francis Adams.
i}nstou. Augustus r. McDonough. New
York; Rt Rev. Henry Z. Potter. New
York. j. Hall Pleasant. Baltimore; Henry
Hitchcock. St. Louis; Henry c. Lea, Phiia-
William Potts. New York. and Archbishop
2 j Ryan. Philadelphia
Secretary McAneTy read the report OF
thecommittee on civilseryice extension;
Col. John Il. Proctor, president of the
civil service commission, explained the
operations of the civil service among
government employees. and addresses
on civil service were made by c. b. Viii
lis. of Cincinnati: W. E. Cushing, of
Cleveland; Rev. W. Il. Lord. of ST. Paul;
Henry Hitchcock. of ST. Louis; Richard
Henry Dana. of Boston. and J. q. Thorp,
Of Madison. Wis.
Chgrles j. Bonaparte, of Baltimore,
chairman of the committee on resolu-
tions. presented the report of that body,
which was adopted after some changes.
synopsis of the resolutions follows:
They refer TO the fact that for TIE first
time since the organizatfon Of the league
its principles were openly repudiated and
a revival Of discarded abuses Threatened In
4
vention ana IL the public declarations Of
candidate for the presidency. and con
graduates the country that the purpose
thus foreshadowed to undo the good &C
complished by persistent effort during
generations space have failed of con-
summation" The league congratuiates she
country on the truly remarkable" prog
ress OF reform under the second admins
tration of President Cleveland. and ASpe-
cially during the past year, and declares
that for this great achievement, advanc-
ug as IL does the fundamental principles
Of free government, President Clevela nd
deserves the sincere and heartfelt thanks
of all good citizens" The league recognizes
in the presi9ent-elect a friend 10 civIl-seIy-
ice reform. ana urges that ne adopt as soon
as may be practicable plan which may
enable him 10 base his nominations fCl
non-political presidential Offices such Rs
postmasters and conSuls, upon ascertatnru
ntness and efficiency. rega rdiess of party
or other affiliations. The league further
suggests to the president-eicet tina, the
public interest would be advanced II no re
movals were made of fourth-class post
masters. except for cause. and Il submits
the ACCESSIBILITY of extending the system OF
registration of laborers to all departments
At the afternoon session a number
of interesting papers were read, and the
meeting adjourned sine die. Ii is prob
able that the next annual meeting will
he held at Cincinnati. The place will
be selected by the executive committee.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-17
sulToRs IN CARACAS.
How a Young Woman Was Shocked hy
Her American Sweetheart.


Her American Sweetheart
A friend of mine from New York.
who was visiting in the city last win
ter. became engaged q a young woman
belonging 10 one of the old families.
says a writer in the Cosmopolitan, Tx
cepting q few moments che with his
sweetheart at the low bay window on
the street the young man in question
had never spoken one word alone TO his
fianeee. To an American, especially a
New Yorker, this peculiar state of af-
fairs was inexplicable aud the warmer
his affection grew the more unendurable
became this restraint. Finally, one
evening when the object of his devo-
tiCn was left alone in the window, man.
ma excusing herself for moment to
obtain a drink OF water. nothing seemed
more natural to him than that his hand
should seek hers. Before the poor fel-
low had been able to give il that gentle
pressure which to lovers means more
than a thousand words his sweetheart,
shocked beyond expression, rushed
away from the window crossing her
self. as is the custom of the women
at the first indication of the approach
of the dread earthquake or any other
danger or evil.
The next evening when the amazed
American attempted TO explain that an
engaged couple in his country were
permitted not only to clasp hands but
even to kiss each other. the young
woman vowed that she would never
leave the peaks of the Andes for such
n wicked country
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DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS.
Organize the Cuban League of the United
States.

States.
New York, Dec. Is. - The Cuban
League of the United States was formal
y organized in this city Monday even
ing. The men behind this movement
are so well known and carry so much
weight that it is beyond doubt that
this is the beginning of a movement
which will take no small part in the his
tory of both countries. The meeting
organized with Col Ethan Allen as pres.
ident and the following vice presidents:
Charles A. Dana, eX-Gov. Roswell p.
Flower, eX-Postmaster-Gene Thomas
NJ James, Chauncey NJ. Depew, John r.
Dos Passos, Theodore Roosevelt, ex-
Mayor Thomas Il. Gilroy. George Hoad-
ley, j. Edward Simmons and c. II. Den
nison. Francis Wayland Glen was
elected secretary, Darwin X. James
treasurer, and the executive commit
tee was made up as follows: John ia
cob Astor, Paul Dana, Gen Daniel But
terrified, Col. Fred ID. Grant, Walter
Logan. Edwin Wardman. John C. Nc
CURE, II. c. Alexander, Constant A..
Andrews. Frank B. Carpenter. John d.
htIitN anu HOllids DltNdIl. III
opening the meeting Col. Allen read this
call:
I'VE. the undersigned citizens of this re-
public anxious for the success of all peoples
in obtaining their civil and political liberty
which this nation secured more than
century ago and still enjoys, unite in organ
izing the Cuban League Of the United
States of America
'"The object of this league is 10 secure
for Cuba by all lawful. peaceful and hon
orable means. the political independence
which her patriots are now endeavorIng
by tremendous sacrifice of treasure ana
life TO gain. TO encourage them with our
sympathy and moral support and to arouse
the whole nation to demand an end of the
campaign of murder and destruction in
that island.
Mindful Of the help which our fathers
received In similar struggle. we are con-
strained by a sense of gratitude to return
TO Cuba the kindness which was so effect
lively given US.
at is apparent to all Thoughtful observers
that Spain has not the power to crush the
Cuban patriots. and therefore the con-
tinuance of the cruel struggle in Cuba can
only serve to prolong a sense of abasement
and humiliation I'm the minds of all men
who are confident that this republic has
the power to end it. and 1t is in honor called
upon to do so for the highest good oil ali
uaTtfes directly concerned
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The News Of the Week.
81 TELEGRAPH AND NAIL.
EETNEOuRIH CONGRESS.
The Proceedings of the Second Session.

The Proceedings of the Second Session
Inc time IN the United States senate
OF the IOth was occupied in discussing
the immigration bill and b. speeches
by Senators Cullom and Call on Cuba.
The moral Senator CulIom drew was
that this government could not permit
the oppression and bloodshed To con-
tinue any longer in Cuba, but should in
ierfere and sci that islaud fee. Ad-
iourned to the 18th. In the house a bill
10 prohibit the sale of liquor in the
capitol building was passed. Mr. Bar
rett (Mass.) introduced bill providing
that members Of the presidents cabinet
shall be chosen from either the senate
or house.
The United States senate was not in
session on the 18th. In the house seven
war claims, carrying an aggregate OF
SIS, 4O7, were fayorably acted upon. a
bill was introduced to increase the sal
airy of the speaker Of the house from
$1,000 20 $4,000 anil of senators and rep
resentatives from 5000 to 81 500. a bill
was reported making an appropriation
of SOB, I22. 400 for the army for the fiscal
year OF Is9s. At the night session 80
pension bills were favorasly acted upon.
In the United States senate on the
14th resolutions were introduced to
recognize the republic of Cuba as
free and independent government and
denOuncing the manner in which it is
alleged Gen. Antonio Maceo had been
killed, and for the appointment of a
commission to investigate and report
on the establishment of a permanent
monetary system. In the house bills
were introduced authorizing the pay
ment of export bounties on agricultural
and other products of the United States;
to amend the constitution so as 10
lcngthen the terms of Office OF the presI-
dent and senators to eight years and
OF representatives to four years. a res
olUtiOn for a two weeks recess begin
ming December % was adopted.
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TRADE REVIEW.
Conditions Put on Further Improvement
Until the New Year.


New York. Dec. l2.-R G Dun & Co.
ir their weekly review of trade. say:
Approach of holidays and doubt abou
the action OF congress put on fur her i'm
provements until the new year While IN
dustries have gained In working force
they are waiting for commensurate gail
in demand, and meanwhile are trying Il
clear away embarrassments which restTic
them Speculation has been hating an
timid There is no sober minded fear o
foreign difficulty, but some have succeede'
IN Imagining that congress might go so fai
beyond the presidents prudent message re
garding Cuba as 10 embroil this country
with Spain. Money Is in abundant supply
lending in London continues and there Is
rothing to cause less activity in genera
business except that the rush of orders de
ferred until after election has not beer
continued The volume of business showi
by clearings has been for the Week : pc
cent smaller than last year.
THE wheat market was weakened VIII
less gloomy news from other countries an
larger western receipts, though only sb5l'
374 bushels against 6.OO3,4H last year. DIS
appointment about the break IN prices ma
help to increase receipts. The market has
declined Ia cents, and the decrease In d d;
rnand for flour with high rail rates ha'
closed nearly all the Superior-Duluth az,
many OF the other northwestern mills
''The iron output December was l42.27
tons weekly, against lZ4,OH NCNeWpti =
and 2l3.7H a Aar ago. and unso!d stocks re
ported were 81 9Ol tons smaller thHn
Vemher l. but these do not include Stock
OF the great steel companies. The eHtlt
Industry is tor The time demorallzed b.
uncertainty regarding me great eoinbind
tions.
Textile Industries are working a large
force than In October but there Is no
much evidence of larger demand, and scrn
kinds of goods are accumulating. As raw
cotton is lower. some yielding in prices OF
staples is expected. and buying is on tha
account more restricted few qualities oil
goods having slightly declined Print
cloths are weak in tone. with enormous
stocks Wooden goods are not in better de-
mand and there is general indispOsition t.
make commitments ahead
Failures for the week have been %h "
the United States, against 1873 last year
and 43 in Canada. against 81 last year
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-17

i crusade has been naugurated in
Topeka. han. for the purpose OF stop
ping the practice of overwhelming car
Tiage horses. Judge Poster, of the
United States district court Is the piO-
neer in the movement and he proposes
10 start society whose members
shall take an active part in reporting
cases to the judge, who will prosecute
under the law which covers the DOfnt
IL Is TO be hoped that the crusade will
be so successful that il will be emuIated
by the humane persons in other cities
The practice is caused largely by a
desire TO give the horse a more graceful
hearing
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GOLD CERTIFICATES.
Secretary Carlisle Not Yet Ready to Order
Their Reissue.


Washington, Dec. l5.-The following
letter from the secretary of the treas
ury was made public Monday:
''Frankin Haven, Esq. President Mer
chants National Bank. Boston. Mass =
Sir: Replying to your favor of the gath OF
November, written In behalf of Boston
banks. asking for the issue of gold certifi
Gates, under the authority granted In sec
ton Y of the act of July II. 1882, am ROT
yet prepared to give the necessary order
After the reserve has once fallen below
sl00 0O0. 900, and the issue OF such certificates
has been stopped. II is not certain that
the secretary of the treasury. especially
in view of existing conditions, would be
Justified in resuIning their reissue. Ii has
been the experience of the department in
the past that the normal increase of the
gold reserve caused by the exchange OF
paper currency for gold is checked by the
issue OF gold certificates. and, in fact upon
various occasions considerable amounts OF
gold have been withdrawn by the presenta-
ton of notes for redemption and immediate
az redeposited in exchange for gold Ger
tittcates. Moreover, the house OF repre-
sertatives OF the Fifty-thiTd congress. a.
its third session. passed "A bin discontinu-
ing their issue entirely, and ii Is the inten-
ton Of the department to present The sub
iect again at very early date. AS the
amount of gold reserve Is largely deter
mined from time TO time by the available
nm0unt of paper In circulation IL seems
inadvisabie, at this time especially. to n
crease the volume of that currency 10y the
issue of gold certificates.
s.JOHN g CARLISLE. Secretary"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-17

New York, Dec. li.-AiieT most re
markable exhibition OF pluck and en-
duranee, the Is riders remaining on the
track throughout the great six-'iay )
race in Madison Square garden stopped
pedaling at 9:5s O'Clock Saturday even
ing in the presence of one Of the largest
crowds ever seen in the vast amptil-
theater. Hale. the Irish tiier. finished
first, with total of $40 miles and eight
laps % his credit This distance exceeds
the old six-day record made by former
champion Schock in 1898, By $40 miles
and seven laps.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-17
Heir to one Million Dollars.

hannibal, Mo, Dec. 10. Bluforth
Bethel, of this city, has just received
notice from London, England. that he
is the heir TO a large estate in Eng
land. He is the grandson of William
Bethel, brother of Alexander Bethell,
who died in England many years ago,
leaving a large amount of money in
the Bank of England and considera-
BILE real estate to be divided among his
heirs. Bluford Bethell's share of the
fortune is said to be about Sl,00O.000
lie is one of five heirs and the property
is estimated at S. .OOO, 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-17
A pulnth l:ank suspends.

Duluth, Mimi, Dec. I2.-Ibe National
Bank of Commerce failed 10 open for
business Friday morning. a notice
posted on the doors stated that, owing
to the inability TO make any money in
the business, the directors had decided
10 stop. The notice also stated that the
bank expected TO pay depositors at AN
early date. The bank is capitalized IT
S2O0. 900 and has S3O.0O0 surplus. It's
deposits have been gradually but stead
iIv drawn down since the failure ri
the Security bank. and it has been un-
able to make any profit for some time.
Collections were hard aud could not
keep up with the Withdrawals. The
bank owes eastern banks as re-discouat
something like $4,000. +. W. Matter is
cashier. The deposits of the bank four
months ago were 100000. At the time
of closing Thursday evening they were
only $50, 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-17

Dr. Burton Ward, according to the
Medical Age, declares that there is
one infallib.e symptom indicating
whether one is sane OF not. Let per
son speak ever SO nationally and act
ever so sedately, if his or her thumbs
remain inactive there Is no doubt OF
insanity. Lunatics seldom make use of
their thumbs IN writing. drawing OF
saIutfno"
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CAN'T ENFORCE 1T.
Anti-frust Law Practically a Failure
Acknowledgement Rer,,,rIs


Washington, Dec. 1.-THE annual re
port of lion. Judson Harmon. attorne,
general of the United States, was sent
tn congress Thursday. Concerning the
antitrust law, he says that the restrict
ed scope of its provisions. as construed
by the courts, makes amendments nee
essary, II any effective action is expect
ed from the. DEPART mt of justice. Be
sides, he adds, the fund at he disposal of
the attorney general which can be APP
piled to the Investigation. preparation
and prosecution of cases under this
law is wholly inadequate. OF the case
OF the United States versus the Trans
Missouri Freight association. now
pending in the United States supreme
court, and the CLAIM, that the act does
not apply to railroads, The attorney gen
cral SAYS:
While ! maintain the opposite view and
teei confident OF its correctness. the fact
that such question can be raiss4d and has
already been raised successfully in one
court, afords n instance % he indefinite
ness of the terms of this law, which is a
serious obstacle in the waS OF its prompt
enforcement"
a new crimes act is one OF The things
the attorney general thinks is Leede1.
Further defects in the criminal laws
were discovered during the past year.
Criminal legislation is hopelessly con
fused, says the attorney general.
lie points out that there is genera
statute puaishing ENLIGHTENMENT, bu,
there are also many special statutes
furnishing embezzlement in particular
cases, and he is not aware that il las
yet been settled whether the genera
statute applies to such cases or not
There are statutes furnishing frauds
on the United States in many specific
cases. and there is a general statute
Furnishing conspiracy to defraud the
United States in all cases; but there is
nc general statute furnishing frauds
against the United States when com
mitted by one man alone. He suggests
that a commission could easily and
quickly frame "a new crimes law. Gov
ering a uniform system of punish
ments. lie says that the increasing
repugnance on the part of juries TO IN
flict the death penalty and the fact thai
the law makes no degrees in murder.
constantly leads to entire acquittal, ana
that this danger to society can be at
least mitigated by the establishment
of different degrees of murder vita
corresponding grades of punishment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-17

The terms of the Russo Chinese
treaty. as reported, make il evident that
Russia has not only secured the south
eru water front she has long wanted,
but has China pretty effectively under
her thumb. China will soon be, for
practical Russian purposes, a Russian
province and as. whatever may be said
about the Russian government. Russia
is a civilizer and has entered upon 4
great era OF internal Improvement and
manufacturing activity itisceTtain that
the new relations of that country 10
China will be OF immense advantage IN
TIE development of tie great resources
nf China
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-17

The Philadelphia Record has seen a
copy of the London Times of November
8, 1876, which published WashingtOn's
farewell address and editOrially said:
I'VE are sorry TO announce the resigna-
ton of George Washington. Esq. of his
situation as president of the United
States of America" The English pa
pers of a hundred years ago were as
inaccurate in their statements about
America as they are to-day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-17

Boston. Mass, Dec 1.-THE hand
some residence of Prof. Charles s Sar-
% Mt, of Harvard college. situated on
Chestnut avenue, Brookline, was de-
stroyed by fire Monday. The grounds
contain one of the most extensive and
valuable botanical gardens in the coun-
try. The barns and greenhouses were
rnNpd
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-17

Steamships TO Europe viii raise their
fares ten 10 fifteen dollars. This won't
stop European travel, but will be a
handsome profit to steamship com
panies. Ii IS the fashion now to run
over 10 Europe every year. Thousands
go who know nothing of the wonders
and beauties OF their own country. The
mountains and valleys and lakes and
canyons OF the great west far excel any
thi. that can be foSnd in Europe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-17

A curiosity from the oyster beds was
shown in New York several days ago.
Henry Davis. Ro,,l Hill FISHERMAN.
while longing IN Huntiugfeld. caught
a perfect young oyster, 2x2H inches.
which had grown in the mouth Of an old
clay pipe. T.. oyster was so tightly
wedged in thebo'rl rs 10 render il i'm
possible of removal without breaking
the pipe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-17
Named by the President.

Washington. Dee. I5.-Ihe president
on Monday sent to the senate the fol
lowing nomination: Charles a. Prouty,
of Vermont, to be interstate commerce
commissioner, vice, Wheelock q. Yea
zey, resigned Mr.. Prouty is native OF
Vermont. about 40 years old, graduate
of Dartmouth and was ose of the FIRST
honor men of his class. For six years
he was the recorder of the decisions OF
the supreme court of Vermont and re
Gently has been chosen president of the
Vermont Bar association. Mr.. Neazey's
resignation was due to i'll health result
ing from a heat stroke.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-17

DIR. Thomas Powell. Missouri ply
stefan, claims To have AIDE discovery
which. if It prove 10 be correct, Is bound
10 revOlutionize the science OF m-sliciuv.
Investigators hitherto have found the
germs OF disease, even discovering the
generic bacillus Of each disease aud ats
location in the system. but none Of them
has suggested any method Of destroying
the bacillus after he has found a. DIR.
Powell SAYS he con iuoculate the system
80 as TO render IL iuperyious TO disea se
germs. He says a. ,acc.n.. ION prevents
smallpox. 50 his discovery will ward oi1
scarlet fever, diphtheria and all diseases
OF which the germ is the cause.
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Ennr NIen nrnwn-d.

London, Dec. I5.-While the British
steamer Orotova was coaling Monday
at Tilbury, 20 miles below London, shs
suddenly eareened and an inImensr
quantity of water poured through her
rort holes Four men who were work
ing below were drowned before they
could reach the companionways
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-17

That a blind man can read by the help
of the Y rays seems impossible. Yet in
these days of scientific achievement We
believe a great deal that we don't see.
and no doubt the new idea will be ac-
cepted by thousands who are ready TO
go it blind" merely on the strength of
Wizard EdisOn's name.
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rIre a. Lincoln. Neb.

Lincoln, Neb., bee. i4.-Fire which
started at THREE o'clock SUNDAY morn
ing badly damaged he building at
Tenth and p streets. known as the
HurIbut block. and totally ruined the
dry goods and clothing stock of Samneis
bros, as well as Damaging the goods OF
occupants of the second story. Total
losses are placed at $4,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-17

Ii Hung Chang is certainly a great
man. He is the first man who built q
steam railway in the Celestial empire.
At first they compelled him TO haul his
cars by mules, but lie has since quietly
introduced steam and now he has or
deTed eight American locomotives for
his railway cut Of the Manchuria Goa.
districts