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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-29

tinguished gentleman for the presi-
dency in 1896. Only one possessing
an exalted degree of self-assurance
could have captured and controlled
national political conventions as did
Mr.. Bryan during the recent presi-
dental campaign, and it is this self
assurance which characterizes him,
SO steadfastly persevered in, that
Democrats who have grown gray in
the service of their party, so weary.
They are getting tired of the 'boy
orator." and would like to have him
give them a rest. So pronounced is
this sentiment becoming that there
seems to be an encouraging promise
of a strong anti-Bryan element on
deck in the year 1900. Yet this SEN
timent may not attain sufficient
strength to prevent his nomination.
The leading question will be that of
availability, all other considerations
being subordinated to this. Bryan's
claim to leadership in 1900 will be
the assumption that he is the only
man upon whom all opposition to
the Republican party can unite, and
lie will urge that the only hope of
success which this opposition can
have will rest in a concrete combin-
alton for the accomplishment of a
common purpose-the overthrow of
the now dominant party. The ex-
perience of 1896, however, will
teach the opposition that to attain
success in the next presidential
contest they must draw directly
from the Republican party in very
large numbers. For this reason, in
case the International Monetary
Congress fails to agree upon a BIZ
metallic standard, we snail not be
at all surprised if Senator Henry M.
Teller should be the candidate of
the opposition, whose rallying cry
would then be, 'free silver for Am
erica, other nations to the contrary,
Notwithstanding. With Teller as
such candidate, one of the peculiar
features of the campaign of 1873
would be reproduced-the bulk of
the Democratic party supporting a
candidate of Republican anteced-
ents-but under such conditions it
is probable that the minority, or
gold Democrats, instead of nominal
ing a presidential ticket, would sup
port an honest-money Republican
nominee.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-29
Turkey---GreeCe.

Though the above heading may
seem somewhat greasy, it is not our
purpose here to discuss turkey
gravy as one of the constituent ele-
ments of all well-regulated Thanks
giving dinners.
The Turkey-Greece question, how
ever, has now become an issue
which indirectly menaces the peace
of all Europe, and the nations of the
earth are regarding the pending con-
llict between Turkey and Greece
with great interest-in a number of
instances with intense anxiety.
War between the Greeks and Turks
is now raging with relentless fury,
and each of the two nations engaged
therein has called upon the world
to witness that the other was the
aggressor. But it is feared that the
world will prove an improbable
witness for either side, for the
reason that all reports from the
scene of the disturbance are so very
conflicting. 1t begins to look a
little as though "the powers" con-
corning whom so much has been
cabled in connection with the events
which have led up to the war, had
made spectacles of themselves, and
are now at a loss to know just how
to proceed. Except in the natural
and general regret that war should
exist, the trouble between Greece
and Turkey can in no way affect adj
versely the people of the United
States, our commercial relations
with the two countries being of very
slight proportions, if, indeed, there
have been any at all. Should the
result prove to be a general Euro
pean war, it would doubtless create
a greatly increased demand for our
export products at advanced prices,
and in this way prove of financial
advantage to the American pro-
ducer, who is so constituted, as a
rule, that be would thus feel in a
great measure compensated for any
regret which he may have expert
enced because of the existence of an
armed conflict. This may seem to
be rather an uncharitable PROPOSE.
ton, but it is nevertheless a true
one. OF course the attitude of the
United States government in the
Tu-key-Greece broil will be one o.
strict neutrality, the parties to the
contest for mastery being left 70 set
tie their own differences in their owr
way, SO far as this nation is con
cerned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-29
ONO.

There was a good turn out at the
maple sugar eat at the uall Wednes-
day evening.
Frank Dewey of Hartford, Wis,
arrived here last Thursday on visit.
Rev. McKibben has moved his fam
lily here from Maiden Rock. They &C.
cupy part Of G. G. Hollis house.
Mrs. Collett has a little grand
daughter visiting her.
Joe WeStgate has moved his family
into II. +. Davis house.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. Thomas and
daughter Elsie and Geo. Davis were
atMaiden Rock Saturday.
Miss Ida McCleary spent Saturday
and Sunday at home.
Emery Jennings spent part of last
week at Red Wing.
Jacob Solverson has been to Ocono-
mowoc to attend the funeral of his
father.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
with Mrs. e. Martin next month.
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BRASINGTON.

Henry Thompson and wife from
Maiden Rock Sundayed in town.
A. Peterson moved his children
to Trimbelle last week. where they
will make their home with his moth
er-in-law.
Miss Edith Brown from Warren
town spent a few days visiting here
last week.
Lars Swenberg is working for the
Union PANEL Co. in the town of
Union.
John Bowers, Jr., caught an S-lb.
pike while fishing in the river about
two miles below town.
VIM. Hall is employed by the G. b.
& n. Ry. Co., on the track.
G. f. Brasington spent Saturday
and Sunday with friends in Maiden
Rock.
Geo. Lowrie went to Lake City last
week in search of work.
Miss Hannah DIN is on the sick
list, and at present is very low.
Walter White and wife arrived
home Thursday after spending week
at Prescott.
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OAK GROVE.

Prof. Geo. Wolf has gone to Alma
and other points south, to be absent
several days.
The pastor of st. Johns church is
on the sick list.
Rev. Kahle and family of Liberty
Ridge, Wis, are guests of John Gieb-
Ter.
]. Cook of Ellsworth passed through
town last week.
Lee Mclean is i'll.
Ed. Fitzgerald of Ellsworth was in
town last week.
David Gray has a new wheel.
Mrs. ]. A. Stirratt and family of
Prescott have moved out to their
farm.
Thos. Davis and wife Of Prescott
have been visiting at c. f. DAVIS.
School in the Corcoran district be-
Gan last Monday
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PRESCOTT

Mrs. Dennis Rogers and daughter
Blanche returned last week to their
home at Herman, MINI.
DR.. Harry Cotton Of Minneapolis
spent Sunday in the city.
VIM. McCray Of st. Paul, salesman
for Noyes Bros. & Cutler, was here
this week.
The body of VIM. Huddleson. who
was drowned several weeks ago, was
found Sunday and buried in Pine
Glen Cemetery on Monday.
j. III. Southwick has returned from
st. Paul, where he spent the past win
ter.
L. d. Newell has been appointed
Justice of the Peace in the Sd ward.
Florence Eckert is reappointed
Street Commissioner for the coming
year.
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DOWNING.
Seeding has begun in earnest.

Seeding has begun in earnest.
Forest fires are raging both north
and south of here.
f. Moe. of the firm of Peterson y
Moe, died at Glenwood, the funeral
being held Sunday.
Miss Maggie Wall is visiting at Bar
ker.
VIM. Hartshorn has moved to the
Rudesill farm in the town of Stanton,
Dunn Go.
Clarence Young has opened barber
shop on dain street.
Washington Stoddard has opened a
fine stone quarry on his farm at
Cranetown.
Ed Quinn's wind mill blew down
last Sunday. This is the third time
mis- mill has been damaged by wind.
Culver Thurber has returned from
SpOoner. where he has been looking
up some land.
Our base ball boys have chosen
officers for the season, and are now
prepared TO play any nine OF their
weight and size, or larger.
VIM. Randolph and family have
moved to this town. welcome.
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Municipal Civil Service.

The legislature of 1897 has en-
acted law the provisions of which
place the police and fire departments
of cities designated as the second
and third class under civil service
regulations, analogous to those which
prevail in certain branches of the
general government. The law places
the departments named under the
supervision, so far as appointments
and removals are concerned, of a
board of police and fire commission
ers, appointed by the mayor The
term of office of these commissioners
has been so arranged that the term
of commissioner will expire each
year, his successor to be appointed
by the mayor While the mayor
appoints these commissioners, an in
coming mayor will not have power
to revolutionize the board, as he can
thereafter appoint but one member
each year. Not more than two
members of this board can he of the
same political faith. The mayor is
deprived of the power to appoint
chiefs and subordinates in the police
and fire departments, the chiefs be-
ing appointed by the board of COM
missioners, and the subordinates be-
ing appointed by the chiefs, after
having passed a satisfactory exam
ination under rules and regulations
prescribed by the board. This in
novation practically takes these de-
partments not only out of politics
but out of the hands of the mayor,
who can no longer use them as a
means of rewarding his friends and
Furnishing his enemies, nor can he
levy blackmail upon their members
by implied or other threats of re-
moval for refusing to be "bled" to
replenish the exchequer of an I'M
scrupulous man who may some
times be chosen to fill that office.
We belive the law to DO a most
wholesome one in its general scope,
and that its general tendency will be
greatly to promote the efficiency of
these departments in the cities az
fected thereby.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-29
FARGO.

c. G.. Carlson is building a new
granary.
Elof Johnson recently fell from a
stack Of hay, breaking three of his
ribs. This is unfortunate enough at
any time, but more so in the busy
season of seeding, as he is unable to
put in his crop.
Della Chaplin had her left index fin
ger split nearly its entire length by
an ak in the hands of her elder broth
er, Burdette. 4 small portion of the
bone was removed and the wound
dressed by Or. Gendron. She is at
present in River Falls and the finger
is doing well.
Miss Hattie Wilcox was the victim
of a very pleasant and jolly surprise
party given by her young friends on
the eve. Of her 10th birthday, April
18th. Congratulations and numerous
presents were a happy feature of the
surprise.
Chas. Dopkins is improving the ap-
pearance of his house by putting a
new wall under it.
Mrs. Il. s Wilcox and Miss Kate
Ellis spent Saturday and Sunday al
Maiden Rock.
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GERTRUDE.

We gladly comply with the request
of a communication from Mr.. Hen
riksen to correct an error in our last
weeks item describing the birthday
party at HalvOrson's. The watch pre-
sented to Mr.. Halyorsen was not from
G. j. Henriksen alone but from him
and the following other friends of
the host: Ole Bersing, Ed. Ellertson.
G. G. n. Heyerdahl, Nils and Hans
Heyerdahl, Soren Herrum. X. l..
Lien, Andrew and Chas Nilsson, Ed
ward, Oluf and Henrik Olson, Hans
Sjildrud, and Nils Wiger.
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FARMHIll.

Misses Myrtle and Iva Young are
slowing recovering from their recent
illness.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ham
mond, April 18th, 10-lb. boy.
Sam Iugdlls ana wire or ROCK Elm
Sundayed at WIN. Rice's.
Mrs. VIM. Dyer is very sicks
Miss Ida McCleary spent Saturday
and Sunday with her parents at Ono.
VIM. Garrett of Exile was buried in
the cemetery at Rock Elm Friday be-
side his wife and baby boy.
Miss Daisy Huching of Elmwood
has returned to her home, after
spending a week with her sister, Mrs.
VIM Rice.
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the bursting of a blood vessel near
the optic nerve. His case is hopeless.
Miss Margrethe Thorson is teaching
parochial school in Dist. No. 8.
When she has finished there she goes
to Menomonie to teach.
Rev. Aaberg of North Dakota will
hold religious services at the S. II. r.
church next Sunday. In the after
noon of the same day he will preach
in the church at the village.
"Happy Home Restaurant is do
ing a flCurishing business under the
management of G. Thoen.
Magnus Osen has been dangerously
sick, but is now slowly recovering.
f. p. Ainsworth, n. p. Haugen and
Fred Peterson Of River Falls ana DR..
Boothby of Hammond visited in town
Sunday.
Drs. Gendron of River Falls and
Woodwork of Ellsworth were called
out by DR.. Fielde on Monday in con-
sultation on the case of Hogen Osen's
son, Magines.
Miss Lolita SOrensen spent a few
days with her parents last week. She
went to River Falls Friday where she
will assist in the trimming depart
ment Of the Millinery Emporium of
that place for short time.
The town board will meet next
Monday to sign the road warrants
and transact some other business.
Tom Jennings spent a few days at
home the first of the week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-29
Antl-RrNan.

There are many Democrats IN the
United States who regard with feel
ings of the most profound contempt
the posing of VIM. Jennings Bryan
as a Jeffersonian model of pure and
undefiled Democracy, as they reflect
upon the anarchistic tendencies of
the various political elements which
combined in the support of that dis
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-29
SPRING VALLEY.

Born, TO Mr.. and Mrs Adolph Gill
bert, April the oath, a son.
Fox & Martin have built a store
room for their machinery on the lot
north of the st. Paul Restaurant.
w. G.. Spence has bought the Brown
residence on Sabin Ave; is repainting
it and will soon move in.
Mrs. Akers, who has been i'll for
some time, is able to be out again.
Mr.. Bridgman and wife will soon
leave for the missionary field in Natal,
Africa. a farewell reception was CIV
en- them the evening of April 9th,
which was we'll attended. They have
hosts of friends here who wish them a
happy and successful future.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-29
MARI ELL.

Seeding will be about completed
this week.
Harper Nelson will return this
week to Starbuck. Mimi, to work at
his old trade as miller, after having
sojourned with his family for about
two weeks.
Erick O. Bonsness became suddenly
blind two weeks ago last Friday. An
eye specialist from st. Paul was sum-
moned and ne attributed the cause TO
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-29
Buck.sn's Arnica Salye.

The Best Salve in the world Tor
Cuts, Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
Lruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. It is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price 25c per box. For
sale BY G. r. Taggsrt, druggist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-29
BIG RIVER.

Robt Ray Of Wheaton, Mimi, came
down to attend his brothers funeral
which took place here last week.
w. II. Teare, formerly OF this place
but now Of Grand Forks, n. D., is Wis
iting here.
John Murphy and son Willie went
to Menomonie last Monday to appear
as witnesses in the Fertig trial,
which takes place this week.
Mrs. Sam Mcdonald of Prescott Wis
tied here the past week.
DIR. b. z. Weeks Of Ellsworth made
a professional call here one day last
week.
Fred Nero Of Ellsworth is canvass
ing this town for the sale OF road grad
ers. He has sold one TO road districts
Nos. / and and to II and Is, so look
out for good roads.
Mrs. NJ. Driscell of River FANS Wis
tied at VIM. Miley's last Sunday.
E. Resler and wife Of Lost Creek
visited at this place Sunday.
H. Geibler is building a new barn.
B. Buss Is rebuilding his house.
When completed be will have fine
residence.
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A pretty face unmarried by powder
or paint is woman's best friend.
Rocky Mountain Tea makes you
handsome. Tsggaft's drug store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-29
A splendid monument was dedicat

A splendid monument was dedicat-
ed Tuesday at Riverside Park, New
York, to the memory Of General
Grant. The ceremonies of the
occasion for grandeur Of proportion
ard depth OF enthusiasm, have never
been surpassed in the States, and
other nations besides our own Joined
in paying tribute to one Of the
worlds greatest generals.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-29

Health, the greatest blessing of
mankind. Rocky Mountain Tea will
make you strong, robust, perfect men
and women. Taggart's drug store.
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CIRCUIT COURT SUMMONS.

-
- Pierce County.
Title Guarantee and Trust Company, n Corpor-
alton. as Administrators of the Estate OF
Charles X. COlver, deceased, Plaintiff, vs.
jesse b. Thayer and Augusta NJ. IhayeT,
his wife, and Mrs. Minnie Giebel, Defend
ants
The State of Wisconsin TO the said defend
ants and each of them:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty DAYS after service Of this summons,
exclusive of the day of service, aud defend the
above entitled action in the court aforesaid;
and in case of your failure so to do, judgment
will be rendered against yOu according TO the
demand of the complaint, of which q copy is
herewith served upon you.
j. s. MOFFAT,
L. o. Address, Plaintiffs Attorney
Hudson, st. CroiX Co, Wis
The summons and complaint in the above en-
titled action were lied in the Office of the Clerk
OF the Circuit Court of Pierce County, Wis, on
the 2lst day of April, A. ID. 1897. II
J. 5. MOFFAT,
S-w6 Plaintiff 5 Attorney.
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We have the largest and most COM
plete line of Wagons, Buggies, Har-
nesses and Bicycles that has ever been
offered in the st. Croix valley. Our
prieee tho sOIy lo~~ese. pIeasa aall
and see our goods and be convinced.
A. w. LUND.
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The legislative Session

Madison Journal: The session
abounded in constructive legislation:
Race track gambling suppressed.
The cigarette discouraged.
Medical quackery abolished.
Twenty thousand dollars saved in
capitol salaries.
Reformatory established.
Civil service ia cities.
Caucus supervised.
Corrupt practices checked
Historical library completed.
Full educational appropriations
completed.
Deficit state financiering and
borrowing of corporations stopped.
Normal school extensions approved.
The state fair recognized.
A sub-state fair authorized at
Chippewa Falls.
Pullman and Wagner sleeping car
companies made to pay about $4,000 a
year.
Telephone and express companies
forced to pay more into the state
treasury.
Statutory revision provided for.
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Farms for Sale.

have for sale on easy terms several
farms 10 the vicinity Of River Falls.
n. P. HAUGEN.
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FyPRESS md B4GG1GE.

w NJ. COOK. Express and Baggage line
w . HEADQUARTERS at G. J. HeurkSen'S Store
Leave orders for baggage. and draying Of all
kinds Prompt service; living rates.
L A. HOWE, Express and Baggage Line
It Leave orders at the Gladstone Hotel.
Special attention give- 10 collecting Baggage
from and delivering 2, all parts Of the city.
All kinds Of dFa, and team work promptly
attended to. Charges moderate
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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Council Chamber, City Of River Falls.
April %, 1897.

Council Chamber, City Of River Falls,
April %, 1897.
Adjourned meeting from April Is.
Council convened at 7:50 P. N. Pres
ent, G. w. Chinook, Mayor; Aldermen
Glass, Thompson. Ulrich and Williams.
Minutes Of meeting of April 10th read
and approved.
Finance Committee reported following
bills approved:
+. Muckenhausen. street light supplies, SC l6
MIS-. Leoaek' pauDer fid,...... ........... GO
Sam Peters, n. dtying hose, g
Herman HutchinS, ..--............ 50
Bills allowed, all voting aye.
Mayor appointed as Committee on
Streets, for LIST ward, Alderman Williams:
I'd ward, Alderman Glass; Sd ward,
Alderman Thompson, 4th ward, Alder
man Ulrich
On motion the following resolution was
adopted:
Resolved, That no bills shall be APP
proved by the Finance Committee unless
the same are verified as required by the
Charter, and all city officials ordering
supplies for the city shall approve the
bills therefor before :.llowed.
Petition of A. w. Andrus and others
presented. On motion the Mayor APP
pointed a committee to investigate the
matters included in such petition as fol-
lows: Aldermen Glass, Ulrich and VIII
liams, and further action ON such petit
ton deferred until such committee shall
report.
Council proceeded to the election of
appointed officers. c. r. Morse was
elected City Printer. compensation to be
$50 per annum.
Allen p. Weld was elected City Clerk
A. r. McKeen was elected City Mar
shall.
%. Savage was elected Street Com
missioner.
F. NJ. Ulrich was elected President of
the Council.
An ordinance to regulate the use of BIZ
cycles ON the streets of the City OF River
Falls and to prohibit fast riding on the
same was read first time; read second
time.
Adjourned.
ALLEN P. WELD, City Clerk
When you want fresh eggs and the
best butter go toe. J. Henriksen.
As you Journey through life take
Rocky Mountain Tea. You'll be hap
pier and live longer. Taggart's drug
store.
RIVER FALLS LODGE, I. 0. o. FIN. G., F. NJ.
Williams, p. s., f. Lowell; Treas. n. b.
Bailey. Regular meetings every Saturday even
ing at 1880 O'Clock.
HIYER FALLS CHAPTER, r. Mill P, a. W.
Kaler; K, f. p Ainsworth; s., n. p. Haugen;
Treas, NJ. Olson; Sec, s. ]. Rasmussen. Regu-
lar meetings the ID and 4th Mondays of each
month at O'Clock p. II.
RIVER FALLS LODGE, r. & A. NV. NJ, r. S.
Freeman; 5. W., +. J. BuThyte; J. w, ii. A.
Pratt; See, S. j. Rasmussen; Treas, Chris
Wiger. Regular meetings the LIST and Sd
Tuesdays OF each month at O'Clock NJ
KINNlCKIRNIC CHAPTER o. {. S.-W. NJ, Mrs.
Lydia X. Freeman; w p, r. S. Freeman; Sec,
Mrs. Matte l.. Daniels; Treas. Mrs. Hannah
Kaler Regular meetings the 1st and Sd Mon
days ofeach month at o'clock p. NJ.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

HTPER HOUSE, Ellsworth. Wis. Louis Huber
IL Proprietor. The house is in good eOndt-
ton throughout, and the travelling public will
always find q good table and clean beds. The
bar Is supplied with the choicest liquors
~ Y. DENNISTON, Ellsworth, Wis.
- Abstract Real Estate & Insurance Office.
Taxes paid and information given. A full set
Of ABsTRAcT Books for Pierce and st. Croix
Counties.
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Rnsipess CARDS.
LIHFERS.

>-~---------~---------~-
" 7. HAUGEN. Attorney at Law. Office In
~ fremont Block, River Falls, Wis
A LIEN +. WELD. Attorney at Law. Office
n in Bracket Block, River Falls, Wis.
L NJ. WHITE. Attorney at Law. COllec-
II d. tons a Specially. Once over johnson &
ElertSOn's hardware store, River Falls, Wis.
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DR.. ID. Fea.

The Weekly Chicago Inter Ocean
and RIVER FALLS JOURNAL $500 per
year, in advance.
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Rasm ussen carries big line of car
pets in stock.