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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16
NcnrIne EInnneI.

Flannel should be worn during the
summer months as well as the winter.
Many mothers think that on the APP
proach of the hot weather they should
at once discard all flannel garments.
Bat this is a great mistake. The com
mon wooden flannel should be worn
Ore color has no advantage over rt.-
other. To wash the flannel put i'm q
tUb. pour some strong boiling soapsuds
On it. leave ii till the hand can bear the
water. then pour it of and add clear
water. boiling hot: let this stand also,
as before. Pour off and add more boil
ing clean water, and when cool enough
merely squeeze the garment with the
hands-no wriuging or rubbing. Stretch
ii Immediately on line in the hot sun,
or before a hot fire. and as the water
settles ut the most dependent part Of
the garment press It out with the hand,
and be careful to stretch the fabric as
soon as the water is squeezed out, aim
ing as much as possible to keep the
flannel hot until it is dry. II wooden
garments are treated literally as above,
they viii remain p'iahie and soft until
worn out.-N. y. Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16
4 Fatal RIasf

City of Mexico, Sept. 10. Twenty
four persons, mainly spectators of the
great blast at Panuela's quarry, on the
Vera Cruz railway, were instantly
killed. The blast went off and the peo-
pie rushed forward to see the effects
when gases in the air ignited, causing
terrible explosion with awful results.
Two cavalrymen were on guard and
were killed with their horses. Many
people were wounded. The quarry sup
plies rock for Vera Cruz harbor improve
ments
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.


a pneumatic coat, invented by Sam
uel SLIDER, of Milwaukee, was tested at
the life-saving station and proved salts
factory. The invention consists of
short coat, or jacket, made of the same
material as an ordinary macintosh
The lining of the coat contains three
air-tight sections, or pockets, each of
which has rubber nozzle, with a stop
cock, and by using them the coat may
be inflated in a very short time. even by
a man who has fallen into the water.
The inventor asserts that the coat Will
keep a person weighing 800 pounds
above water for 60 hours.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16

Charles X. Darling, of Boston. was
elected commander-in-chief at the an
nual meeting in Indianapolis of the
Sons of Veterans, and Miss Kate G. Ray
nor. of Toledo, o., was chosen president
of the Ladies' Aid society.
The president has pardoned Francis
4 Coffin, convicted OF wrecking the
indianapolis national bank and SEN
fenced one year ago to eight years inn
pEisonment
1T Columbus, o., the great miners
strike which was declared on July 4 was
brought 10 an end by the action of the
interstate convention of miners. which
voted TO accept the compromise of 65
cents a ton.
Flames at Hubbard. Ia. destroyed
one-half the business blocks in town.
y mob lynched Charles Gibson (col-
ored) near Macon, Ca, for assaulting
white woman named Chapman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16

Seattle, Wash, Sept. IA. - Sulphur
creek. a branch of Dominion creek
which is tributary of the Indian river
is the scene of the latest gold excite
ment in the Klondike. From accounts
of the new district brought down on
the schooner Southeast it seems that
the new diggings will rival even the
famous Bonanza and Eldorado. Gold
was found just below the surface run
ming $34 to the pan. Two men took out
$500 in a day by simply prospecting
their claims. y stampede followed the
reports Of the new finds, which reached
Dawson City August IS. In a week 500
had crossed the mountains between
Eldorado creek and Dominion creek
They Travelled day and night, and
in two weeks the whole stream
was stakcd out. This information, the
first authentic story of Sulphur creek
was given Monday by John +. Light, of
Chicago, III. lie left Dawson on the
steamer Bella August IS. lie owns a
claim on Sulphur creek.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16
MARKETS.
Minneannlis. Sent. 1.

Minneapolis, Sept. Il.
wheat-No. l. northern, new, 81 to
o. &C; No. northern, s2]5 and 94c: De-
cember. 90l.c.
Corn-No. 3, csc.
Oats-No. white. 81 TO 81 &c.
Cattle-Steers, So 20 10 SIS; cows,
s275.
Hogs-sS. so to 400.
Mutton, So. 10 to 40; lambs,
S425.
Buster-Creamery extras, 10 to lie;
creamery, firsts. IA to 15c; dairy, fancy,
ID to Il; dairy. choice, IL TO lee.
Poultry-Turkeys, Q 10 &c; spring
chickens, to Sc.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16
An Insurgent victory.

Madrid, Sept. 1.-THE minister of
war has cabled Capt. Gen. Weyler ask
ing for an explanation regarding the
capture by the insurgents of Victoria
de Las Tunas, province of Santiago de
Cuba, which is defended by seven forts,
having two Krupp guns among their
armament. 1t is stated here that the
intention Of the insurgents is 10 estab-
fish their government there and TO OBJ
tain the recognition Of their belliger-
ency by the United States. A Spanish
expedition viii be organized to recap
ture Victoria de Las Tunas.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16

A band Of - men and women in Dos
ton have organized club 10 abolish
marriage. and point 20 Shelley, George
Sand and others as their apostles. The
sooner the club moves beyond the con-
fines Of civilization the better. If they
see any beauty or special virtue in the
lives Of their apostles dependent upon
their violations of the laws of God and
man. others do not.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16

The tune Of Yankee Doodle" was
written by an English surgeon in an
old Dutch house in Greenbush. y y,
and intended to ridicule Americans.
The Old house was hui of huge oak
timneIs and handmade brick brought
from Holland. in 1880 Ii IS still stand
ing. but IL is now proposed TO rae il
10 the GROUND There are few enough
such relics Of the revolutionary war,
and IL should he preserved.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16
Powers Arc Agreed.

London, Sept 14.-The morning pa
pers contain dispatches from CONSTANT
nople asserting that all the ambassa-
doris are now in receipt of instructions
enabling them to come to full agree
ment on the basis of Lord Saiishury's
proposal for the constitution of an in
ternational commission representing
the six powers to assume control of the
revenues with which Greece will guar
antee the payment of interest TO the
holders of old bonds, as well as pay
ment of the indemnity loan.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16

North Cardinals system of working
convicts on the roads has rid the state
Of tramps as well as proved profitable
20 all who use the roads. The state law
gives judges and magistrates the option
of sentencing prisoners TO road build
fuu
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16
Circumstances AItcr On e..

This here spcculatln In Whea on the
stock exchange Is gamblin pure anc simple"
said the farmer. who was a deac n and
strict disciplinarian. an the Lo I won't
prosper them that wins by 1t.
We'll. father. replied his sol m
sorry to hear that. ior placed tina money
you gave me and made 5000 10y the teal
The old man coughed, wiped his glasses,
and then said
well, Welt Providence docs y ork in
mysterious ways, The parson wuz say,n'
last week that the church needed p intrn'.
aI besides-thar' 5 a mortgage on ii farm
that orter be lifted an one o two other
little accounts that's got ter be Sc Jared.
VOL. Melll ,-AtLanta lnnstltmtInn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16
Charged with Murder.

As Carl and Henry Waller were pass
ing by the Voight farm, three miles
from Merrill. they were set upon by
Gustave and A6olph Weight, armed
with a shovel. Henry Waller was felled
to the ground and rendered uncon-
scious, dying "a hours later. The
Voight boys are under arrest TO answer
10 the charge of murder.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16

of the two stamps first issued Wash
ington's portrait was ON the ten-cent
and FrauLlin's on the other. Since that
time the various issues of the United
States stamps would furnish unique
portrait gallery. showing the faces Of
4s noted Americans. Washington APP
pears on - issues. while Iincoln's pie
ture is on every issue since 1880, ex-
cont The cnInmhian series.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16
blackberry jam.

Six quarts Of ripe berries and three
poundso of brown sugar. Mash together,
and put into a kettle and boil two
hours. stirring frequently. Spice to
taste. or omit spices altogether. When
cool, put II into a jar, cover with bran
died TAPER and seal. and II will keep Tor
yea,s.-Housekeeper.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16
Con Lees Views

Washington, Sept II. - Consul Cen
cral Lee was at the state department
Monday and held long conference.-the
Secretary Sherman and Assistant Sec
rotary Day. Gen. Lee would not talk
for publication concerning the situa-
tion in Cub, but he did say to a personal
friend that in his opinion the insurgents
would eventually win their independ-
ence without assistance from any out
side eOflrpeS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16

Washington, Sept. 13.-The post
office department has. in its returns
from 80 leading Offices of the country
a demonstration that business - re
viving. The increase of business in
August over the same month last year
was eight per cent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16

What possesses indications of becom-
ing bonanza copper mine has been
discovered on Bad river, a few miles
from Mellen. and il is claimed the body
of copper-bearing rock is fully as rich
and as large as that of the great Calu-
met & Hecla in Michigan. The copper
was discovered by Wells NJ. Ruggles and
several other explorers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16
Conces,iop TO silver.

London, Sept. 1.-THE Times in an
article from a special correspondent, in
whose accuracy it says it has reason to
place confidence, makes the important
announcement that the Bank OF Eng
land directors have consented to hold
one-fifth of the banks reserve in silver
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16

Senator Warren, Of Wyoming. has re-
ceived a communication from Com
niander BOOth-Tucker, of she Salvation
Army, in which the latter says that his
scheme for colonizing the west is meet
ing with substantial financial aid and
support. and that the colonies are now
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16
Oneida Indian Fair.

The only Indian fair in the United
States will open September 2S in the
Oneida reservation nine miles north of
Kaukana. This is the fourth annual
fair OF the Oneida Agricultural associa-
ton. and it will continue from Septem-
Der rs to 80. There will be games of Ia
crosse and football by students from
Hampton and Carlisle schools There
are also to be horse and pony races,
with foot racing. The fair will be man
aged solely b. the Oneida Indians.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16

In a recent lecture the German trav-
eIer, Prof. Pechuel-Locschke, declared
that the danger from attacks by wild
animals in the African deserts and else
where was greatly exaggerated. and
that the best weapon against attack
was an umbrella, which would ward off
-nr lion or tirer
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16

Wehster's last words 5.5re: Il still live"
a teacher in one of the East side hools
had been reading anecdotes Of the great
photographer TO her pupils. and the next
day, catechisng them on what she had read,
she asked
What were Webster's Last wcrds;"
There was deeP silence ana Size rcp' lted
the question Finally little fellow " th
squint IN his let eve held up his hand
We'll, MulyaHey. sand the teacher, Kind
". do you know
''Yessum SAID N~',aney. confider tly.
He said / amt dead vet N. y World.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16
Reecixcd nv the oueep.

San Sebastian, Sept. 1.-THE retir-
ing United States minister to Spain,
Hannis o. Taylor, was given an au-
dience by the queen regent Monday
and presented his letters of recall. Soon
ufterward the new United States min
lister to Spain. Gen. Stewart L. Wood
ford. was received by her majesty and
presented his credentials.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16
Zig sale ofLuuI,cr.

All the timber on the Red Cliff Indian
reservation has been sold TO f. T.. Gil
bert. of Duluth, MINI. The timber was
sold by the government through Indian
Agent Mercer and the consideration
will amount to 100000. Mr. Gilbert
Will erect a mill on the reservation at
once and the Indians will be given en-
ployment in cutting and manufactur-
inc the logs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16

Aliens Foot Ease. a powder for the feet.
II cures painful, swollen, smartlng feet and
instantly takes the sting out of corns and
bunions Its the greatest comfort disc oveTy
OF the age Aliens Foot Ease makes tight
OF new shoes feel easy 1t IS a certa n cure
for sweating. callous, hot, tired achil z feet.
Try it to-day Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores. 25c Trial package FREE. Write to
Allen = 0lmsted. Leroy. y. y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16
prcsid.p,.. Vacation Ended.

Washington, Sept. 14.-President Nc.
Kinlev returned to Washington Non
day from Somerset, PA. Attorney
General Mekenna accompanied the
president and Mrs. Mckinley and the
only other members of the party were
Miss Endsley and Executive Clerk
George r. CortelYou.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16
Uetfer Times.

The price of lumber at Ashland has
advanced so cents per 1000 feet in the
last week and business has commenced
to pick up. The freights on boats have
advanced from S1.4O to $3.50 and $1.75
PER 1000. The wages in the woods this
winter will be from $50 to $50 a month.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16

Al least President Faure cannot com
plain that his life is not an exciting one.
His departure from St. Petersburg was
siEnalized by the explosion Of bomb,
ard his return was marked by the same
snrt Of demonstration.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16
Made Frce with Them.

Wizard yo git dat load cr lumber, Br'er
Black"
Down ter de Healia' am church"
''Sho 'nough. Has dcy tord de buildin'
down."
NO. sab. Hit dar yit, but hearn Par
son Blowhard say dat de pews wuz free. an
so ! riz up arlv dis mornin an went down
dar an ripped up q par Oh EN- an f3tch EN-
erlong. Boston Courier
Autobiographical- The self made man
was speaking lie said Ny father was
raiser Of hogs. There was a large family Of
us'-and then his voice was drowned by the
applause.-Lii
When a man tells Us how energetic he is,
we are always anxious Co see him when his
wife wants an armtul Of wood. Washington
Democrat
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16
THE GRACE OF FLExBILITY.
American and European Locomotives
Ised to Point "a Moral.

tsed to Point Moral.
There is such thing as having too
much stiffness, not Of principle, but of
manner and temper. In an article deal
ing with the expectation of American
locomotives, which has largely in
creased of late years, the Scientific
American claims that the American
machine is especially adapted TO the re-
quirements of foreign railroads, which
are frequently rough and uneven. The
European locomotive" it says, "has
ALWAYS suffered from certain rigidity
which, while il has no particularly bad
effect on the comparatively level and
straight lines which are found on
the railways of the old world,
has proved to be positively dis
astrous when these machines came
TO run on the sharp curves. and more or
less loosely-co tracks of some
of the foreign and colonial railways"
The American locomotive, on the other
hand, is noted for the simplicity of its
parts, ana ijs great fleNiblity. These
facts i'm m rchanics seem TO teach a les
son to the runner over life's often rough
and sharply-curving roadbtds. \ mans
character should, indeed, like any en-
CINE, have its staunch supporting
framework. but his manners and preiu-
diees should not be so absolutely rigid
and unrelenting as to jar and jounce
over every popularity in the view or
conduct Of others that may tend to up
sci his equilibrium. II is well to cult
vate, for at least semi-occasional use,
the grace Of fleNibility.- Y. Observer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16

Gigantic Trust Killed.

Buffalo, n. T., Sept. 14.-It is an
nounced that the Western Elevator as
ISOLATION, the big elevator pool, which
has withstood all attacks for many
years, and was known as one of the
most successful combinations in the
country, will break up at the end of the
nrescnt season
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16

The best place 10 grub-stake Klon-
dixie pilgrim for the next few months
will be a home He viii be kept in bet
ter condition at his own iireside than in
passing the long winter At some foreign
town on the Alaska coast.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16
SnIIixnn VIII Run.

Boston, Sept. 14.-John L. Sullivan an
nounces that he will run for mayor, and
that he expects to poll 5000 or 10000
votes. Sullivan says his political plat
form viii be TO license gambling places
and dissDrderlv houses.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16

Robert West died at the residence of
Arthur Babcock in the town of Clay
ton. West served % years in the
Waupun prison for murder committed
In the lower part of the state. He was
pardoncd by Gov Upham year ago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16
A Long Swim.

New York. Sept. 13.-7James Hooper,
champion long-distance swimmer of
the west of England, completed his
task of swimming from Troy to the
Battery, having made the trip of 156
miles In u daYs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16
r. .norncc InercbI.t.' Depnrtur.

London, Sept. 10. In response to the
request of the government of the
United States the authorities of Scot
land Yard have been directed by her
maiesty's government to furnish infor-
nation to the United States authorities
when anarchists are known to be ems
barking for the United States.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16
Cen. RngEIes Retire..

Washington, Sept. IS. - Adjt. Gen.
Ruggles was retired on account Of age
and Col Samuel Brock was made a
brigadler general and appointed to the
vacancy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16

Quincy, Mass, Sept. 1o.-The will of
the late Charles t. Wilder, of Welles-
ley, has been admitted to probate here.
1t contained many public requests, and
over 100000 is left to charitable and
educational institutions
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16
De,tb OF Mrs. Charles Howard.

Baltimore, Nd, Sept. 10. = Mrs.
Charles Howard. daughter of Francis
Scott Key, author of ''fhe Star-Span-
gled Banner" and last surviving MEM
Der Of the family, Is dead at Oakland,
Nd.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16

The ;wo-minuje Iight-hsrness horse
hes at last arrived star Pointers feat
CT the Reading (Mass.l track IN 1891.
settles once seriously disputed ques-
ton Of whether a mile in two minutes
was not beyond the powers az a harness
horse. OF late years. however, so
MANY records have been broken, thanks
70 pneumatic tire sulkies. better tracks
and improved breeding. that the public
has ceased 10 wonder a. performances
truly marvellous. Incidentally. Star
Pointers exploit gives prestige 70 the
once despised PAGER. andthe "side-wheel-
ers" viii hereafter be more popular,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16

There is one region in which people
who dislike the bicycle habit can find
refuge from il. The emperor Of Morocco
astabooed the bicycle il his dominions.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-16

II i gratifying 10 learn that Mrs. Viii
liam Gerry SIade. of New York. has or
Csrizcd a society 10 he known as The
Daughters Of l7Si-1Sf5." We have been
worried for some time because there
seemed 20 be few years al the begin
ming OF this century that could not
boast of being the father Of a single
daughter, and naturally they were lone
some. ON either side Of them were years
that had more sons and daughters than
one would suppose they could support.
Happily. thanks to Mrs SHADE. all this +
al an end. ana We doubt iftherc now p
childless wear i'm the hiSto- II tnL
country from 1902 10 SIS.