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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21
se,I Exuerts Confer.

Washington, Oct. 16.-The state de.
partmeqt confirms the report given out
by the foreign Office in London that
Great Britain assents to a meeting q
experts in Washington in the seal ques.
ton, and Mr.. Hay cables that Prof
Thompson, the British expert, was &c
sail af once
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21

Take fire wheat -four and dry il in the
oven and then pass through a sieve
Mix one-half pound with four ounces
each of graduated sugar and butter
working all together with the hand
Take four yolks and two whites of eggs
and add to the above ingredients. Their
add one-half pound of nicely washed
and picked currants. Having rubbed
over a large baking tin with butter
dron on ii the mixture for forming
each cake from a tablespoon. Set in a
brisk oven and bake till a golden brown
When these cakes are cold, store in a
,in -RostOu Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21
Coren u. an Empire.

Seoul, Oct. Is. = The king has pro-
claimed himself emperor from this date.
The action is a part of the progressive
policy adopted by the country, and is
n victory for the modern element over
the conservatives. Under the new plan
China, Japan and Russia are wholly
shut out. as the sovereignty claims OF
these nations viii now be completely ig-
pOred
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21
story Denied.

London, Oct. 19.-The marquis OF
Salisbury telegraphs from Hatfield
house, Hartford. saying there is abso-
lutely no truth in the story published
by the Daily Chronicle of this city, say
ing the premier is anxious to retire on
account of i'll health and anxiety re-
speeding the health of the marchioness
of Salisbury. and that an early recon
struction of the cabinet is probable.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21

The anti-gambling amendment to the
state constitution in New Jersey was
not defeated. as at first reported. Il
received majority Of Over COO. But
the vote was light and the organized
friends Of the gamblers came near car
rying their point Any kind of gaming
hereafter in New Jersey Will be punishs-
bic By Imprisonment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21
California Town burned.

Iowa Hill, Cal, Oct. 1s.-Iowa Hill, a
mining town situated in the mountains
of Placer county, was visited by most
damaging fire early Sunday morning.
The fire started in the Central hotel,
and within a few minutes the hotel was
a mass of flames and the walls falling
in. Two of the dodgers in the Central
hotel, William Golden and William
Owens, persisted in the flames.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21
Christian Endeavorers.

The eleventh convention of Wiscon-
sin Christian Endeayorers adjourned at
Appleton after one of the most success
full conventions in its history. The next
convention will he held in Eau Claire.
Joseph w. Cochran, of Madison, was
elected president; Florence Baker, of
Madison, secretary, and Rev. w. A. Holt,
of Oconto, treasurer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21
Great Cargo of Tea.

London, Oct. IA check for s245,
SOC paid to the London custom house fol
a cargo of 1900 tons of tea is said il
London TO be the largest single pay
ment for duties ever made in the world
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21
A Year for Each Wife.

George L. Crawford. a well-known
travelling man, was sentenced in She
boygan to two years in state prison for
adultery. Crawford had been leading
a double life, having family in New
York aud introducing a handsome
young woman in Sheboygan as his wife.
hey had been living there two years
when the first Mrs. Crawford appeared.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21
Mrs. LanGtry'. Husband Dead

London. Oct 1s.-Edward Langtry,
the husband of Lily Langtry the act
ress, died Friday night in the asylum
for the insane at Chester, TO which he
was recently committed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21

Another tribute TO American manu-
featuring super ority is conveyed by
the announcement that Japan Is about
TO abandon the English steel rail on
her imperial railway and substitute for
II the heavier American rail-, known as
the Pennsvlvania Standard.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21

At meeting of representative young
business men of Milwaukee it was de-
cided TO celebrate next year the semi
centennial anniversary of the admission
of Wisconsin into the union with the
! frst of a series of annual grand carni-
walls and to raise 100000 for that pur-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21

Nashville, Tenn, Oct. Is. At the
meeting of the American Humane So
ciety in this city on Thursday resolu-
lions were adopted denouncing the
practice of and protesting against in
oculation for yellow fever, calling it
fnrIrflerOus
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21

The cost Of strikes in this country be-
tween the years 1851 and 1894 is placed
by the labor bureau at Washington at
S163, sO7, 500. and the number OF persons
thrown out OF employment at 3.7I4, 400.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21

Washington, Oct. 15.-Mr. John y
Kasson, formerly member of the house
Ct representatives from Iowa and ex
minister to Austria, has been appointed
special agent of the department o:
state for the negotiation of reciprocity
arrangements under the Dingley tariff
fuxu
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21

Wichita, Kan, Oct. 19.-Mill Creek, a
small town in the Chikasaw nation
east of Berwyn, I. T., was raided by IS
Chickasaw braves, who terrorized the
inhabitants. drove the merchants from
their houses and engaged in wild
orgy which ended in killing a man.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21

Uncle Sans feet of five torpedo boats
is called "a mosquito squadron" and if
il lives up TO its name the discomfort OF
the enemy will be all that could be de-
sired.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21
More Cubnu Girl. Imprf.o,ea

Havana, Oct. 16. The police of
Guines this province. have arrested and
imprisoned Senorita Blanca Ortega. a
young woman of distinguished family,
and Senorita Virginia Castillanos. They
are both charged with conspiring
against the government.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21

J. Pierpont Morgan. of New York, IS
said 10 control nearly $4,000 miles of
railway. If PierpOnt keeps on al this
rate be may eventually become bigger
man than the brakeman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21

Emulating the successful actress, the
farmer with 10000 bushels Of wheat
for sale now has his diamonds stolen by
members of the threshing crew as an
advertisement.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21

Havana, Oct. 15.-Gen. CaliNto Garcia
has captured the city of Bequita, con-
voy of $50 mules with food and $4,000
in paper money. The Spanish lost SOD
man
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21

Connecticut has adopted eonstitu-
tional amendment providing that no
man shall vote without proving his
ability 10 read the constitution and
state statutes in the English language.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21
Adont- Americn =. Her Home.

New ORR, Oct. lb.-EvangeIina Cossic
v Cisnerns has adopted this country IS
her home. She entered her declaration
of intention TO become citizen of the
United States Friday afternoon. Under
the terms of her oath she has renowned
all allegiance to Spain.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21

New York, Oct. 16.-The Bank of Brit
ish North America imported 100000 in
gold few days ago. and on Friday they
sent the gold to the subtreasury. ask
ing for greenbacks in exchange. The
treasury officials declined the propo-
cition
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21
oil Runs a Fast Train.

London. Oct. 15.-0il is now used as
fuel for the Cromer express on the
Great Eastern railway. which runs 100
miles at the rate of 4Ss. miles an hour.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21

Washington, Oct. 15.-Gov. McCord'i
report is in the hands of Secretary Bliss.
He makes a strong plea for the admis-
sion of Arizona to statehood.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21
seen sniInrs nrnrxned.

ST. Johns, y. F.. Oct. 15.-The schoon
er Bloodhound is a total wreck neal
Cape Pine, on the southern part of the
Peninsula of Avalon. Her crew o;
seevn men persisted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21

That Georgia judge who ruled the
other day that "a woman who is 20 years
old is young is on the safe side. Women
nowadays never reach that age.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21

Springfield, o.. Oct. 15.-Thursday
afternoon the first Pythian home in the
world was dedicated here in the pres
ence of 5000 peonle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21

Discoveries Of gold have been report
ed this year in Il different states and
several territories.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21

The Japanese government has under
taken the construction Of 200 miles Of
built there. IN the island Of Formosa.
recently acquired from China as enc Of
the ind mnitics Of tie late var The
japanese have found. since subduing
the rebelliouS natives. that the island.
which many thought worthless. 5 eN-
ceediugly rich in natural productions
and worthy of careful commercial de
velopment. The railway viii not only
he useful IN transferring troops from
one part Of the island 20 another. but
IL will serve 10 bring the trade Of For
mosa more closely into japanese hands.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21
u-.II xo. aa.,n.

Madrid. Oct. 15.-Gov. Primo Rivera
viii not resign from the governorship
Of the Philippine islands.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21

Poor Barney BsrnatO. LII has been
discovered that when he committed
suicide he left only S5.0oo.o0o." While
we are looking upon him as little short
of Croesus there was really only So
100000 between him and starvation.
When we talked about his diamonds
and reveled in pictures Of him in the
marvellous smoking jacket that became
so familiar we little knew that IL be
should lose a few millions Of dollars
some Say he would be only millionaire.
Poor Barney, And vet he was not
alone. There have been several others
1ye might venture who have had 10
worry along on "only s5.o0o.oa0" or less
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21

Berlin, Oct. 15.-The reichstag will
be convened during the first week in
December.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21
REPORT OF THE MINT.
Facts and Figures Given by Director
Preston for 1897.

Washington, Oct. l9.-The director of
the mint has submitted to the secretary
of the treasury his report for the fiscal
year 1897, covering the operations o.
the minis and assay Offices. together
with the statistics of foreign countries
relative TO production. coinage and the
monetary condition of each. Following
are extracts from the report;
The value Of the gold deposited at the
minis and assay offices during the fiscal
year 1887 cents omitted. was sl2s, lc5,5OO; OF
this amount ST. 1857 was original deposits
and 42,iO2 162 redeposits.
The coinage value OF silver bullion re-
ceived during the year was s9.7250 22 Of this
amount s9.470.623 was original Dr. osits and
the remainder. s254. 1898. redepos!ts
The purchase of silver bullion for sub
sdiary silver coinage, under the provisions
OF section 3.52e. revised statutes of the
United States. aggregated 25s,Z4s fine
ounces, costing N71.455
The face value of uncurrent domestic
gold coin received at the mint and assay
offices was s. ,025.12l; Of this amount :o23. 75l
was transferred from tho treasury for re-
coinage. and the remainder, S40l,S7o was de-
posted by individuals. the total coinage
value of which was s1.0l53l4.
The coin executed during the year was
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-21

Al the average price OF silver Tor the
year the commercial ratio between gold
AMI silver was to 31.94; at the average
price OF silver for the year one dollar would
purchase 1916 grains. equivalent to la
ounces.
The net imports of gold were s44. SAL
as against s7S,904.612 net exports for the
previous fiscal year The net exports OF
silver were s32 636. s35. as against 81, 90, 25S
for the fiscal year 1896.
The products of gold and silver in the
United States for the calendar year 1895
was: Gold. 900; silver-coinage value
SIC. o69, 23o The worlds product of gold
and silver for the calendar year 1896 was:
Gold ......................... S204, 1876, 900
Silver Commercial value) ......... los, 406, 800
Silver Coinage valued .............. 2l5,2i2,7OO
The coinage OF gold and silver by the
various countries of the world, so far as
reported. was
IOiu ~
ollNeI .'loo' go ~
The director of the mint, in his report,
reviews the decline of silver since 1873 and
attributes the decline to the great increase
In productio L.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-01-01
THE RID LODGE PICKET.

self supporting has proven failure Out Of reach Of the
supervision of the agent the Crows notably the
VESTMENTS OF CIVILIZATION.
Have been found ndopnt inractall and the expert
ent Of locating among Saxon settlers has, here at
least, demonstrated itself to be d melancholy mistake.
Ager Watson is understood favor the plan Of
having these Indians renqsh their rights to the lands by
sale to the whites and returning the reservation where the
authority of the agent be effectively exercised
When this is done large tracts will pass into the hands of
settlers and a valuable productive be added this
young and promising county
Taking it whole there is doubt that the region ~
ing within the limits Of Carbon county well the join
ing districts tributary thereto, offer advantages to
hOmeseekers elsewhere be with in the west
It is not contemplated that settlers, shall be
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-01-01

Billings upon which the plan sinaugurated 1t is under
stood to have proven satisfactory III high degree
The mountains and bench lands mentioned in the gen
eral sketch Of Carbon county contain on COAL lire as
phaltum, building stone and sands
IN GENEROUS MEASURE
While in the mountains timber Of good quality aounds
all the purposes of settlement The rivers borered by
cottonwoods and nged Ivy strong and vigorous groths Of
willow and On lands where the latter are found the
soil is remarkably rich and quick aud market gardens
afford the best returns Here also of natural
meadows.
THE CLARKS FORK VALLEY
This is the chief valley the county extending does
it's whole width from north south about 50 miles,
with average breadth Of miles. It's soil light sandy
loa producing fine hay and its lower portions excellent
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-01-01

small means to take up tracts Of lands in groups Of ten
twelve, system which will enable them effectively unite
their labor in taking out bitches and preparing the land for
tillage. Coming here and thus uniting for pur
pose coonists leave their families i'll the for year
and then when their homes comfortably prepared send
for them.
Intensive farming is the solution of the aaran problem
in the mountain staes the mistake Of the farming classes
in the middle west has been the ambition of the settlers
acquire large landed rights and then to enter into extensive
single grain crops Here the Greedy colony Colorado
aud throughout the Mormon settlements Utah. farm
unit must be small and the products varied few head Of
CATTLE sheep and hogs poultry yard and dairy; small
acreage of grain and hay and varied root crop and all upon
than the
GREAT TITLED DEMESNES
of the Mississippi valley 1t will be equally effective here
Some two years ago the editor Of the Irrigation Age passed
through Montana and at various places he addressed the
farmers the results attained under this system other
portions of the continent As result certain small
taken up Yellowstone valley lands in the vicinity of
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-01-01

ROCK CREEK
All Of Rock creek basin lies in Carbon county. It is 81
miles long by FIVE miles in width Its agricultural lands lie
mostly in the benches which consist of strong rich loan w.
ing at varying depth of two to ten feet The lands
covered by bitches taken out Of Rock creek Some
very best farms these benches among that of J.
F. Harvey particularly described elsewhere There fine
vacant lands to be obtained here exactly suited small
farmers when watered.
SALTWATER.
This stream lies in the western part Of the county It 40
miles in length The valley proper mile in breadth
and about three forths occupied is clothed throughout
with rch black upon which mixed farming is carried on
There good lands available here.
THE TWO ROSEBUDS.
These lie entirely within the county The region very
rich and wateed throughout There 125 ranch To-
cations tho two streams This Red Lodge creek are
practically occupied
RED LODGE CREEK
This is 25 miles in length by oneha mile in breadth and
lies all within tho county It is practically under fence
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-01-01

root crops. One
half to tWo-thirds
the extent of the
valley is occupi-
ed. All of it can
be watered, but
only about one
third of the area
is irrigated. The
stream averages
200 feet in width
and the fall rang
es from 10 to Is
feet to the mile,
the slowest run
ming stream with
in the county.
Good lands are
ravailab 10 in
Clark's val
ley and bitches
can be taken out
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-01-01

couraged or adj
vised to come here
penniless or sin
gly with small
means, thereby
hoping to estab-
lish themselves
III immediate in
dependence or
ease. Save to
those who desire
to engage in pros
pecting or those
who have capital
=sumcient.tO
able them toprop-
erly 20 into the
business of stock
tho prac-
teal plan is.for
intending settlers
with. individual
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-11
How to Be Erect.

1t is an easy enough matter for woman
to have straight, fat back if only she
will take Il little necessary trouble. With
out IA pretty back-which means pretty
carriage-all the Paris gowns in the world
will never give woman an air of distinc-
a woman must make it a rule to keep the
back of the neck close to the back of the
collar
Roll the shoulders backward and down
ward.
Try to squeeze the shoulder blades to-
gether many times day.
Stand erect at short intervals during the
day, with head up, chin in, chest out,
shoulders back.
Walk or stand with hands clasped be-
hind the head, elbows out.
Walk or even run upstairs with from
ten to forty pounds on the head,
Try TO look at the top of your high-cut
vest or necktie.
Hold the arms behind the back
Carry cane or umbrella behind the
small of the back or behind the neck.
Put the hands on the hips with elbows
back and fingers forward.
When walking swing the arms and
shoulders strongly backward.
Stand now and then during the day
against a wall, with your heels, shoulders
and head touching it.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-12-11
TRUSTEES SALE
Il OF
REAL ES T A T E,
In Myers District, in Carroll County, Mary
land.

By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll County, sitting as "A Court OF
Equity. passed in cause Ne. 1878, wherein
Emma Koontz and Emanuel Koontz, her
husband, and others are the Complainants,
and Clara c. Sell, Mary n. Sell and others
are the Defendants, the undersigned, Trustee,
will offer at public sale, on the premises, sit
uate in Myers district, in Carroll county,
Maryland on the road leading from Kline
felter's mill to the Littlestown road, on
SATURDAY, DECEMBER Is, 1897,
at o clock, p. M, part of the land of which
Samuel A. Kinefelter died seized and pos
sessed, containing
35 ACRES, 2ROODS and % 2-10 PERCHES
ef land, more or less, and adjoins the lands
of Jacob Hilterbrand, Gershom Frownfelter
and others. The above land has no build
ings thereon and about Is acres of the same
is under good cultivation; the remainder is
composed of timber and swamp land.
2. The undersigned Trustee, on the above
date and time, will offer at public sale, on
above mentioned property, Wood Lot, sit
uate about one mile from above property,
near county road leading from the Baltimore
and Reisterstewn Turnpike road, to Stone
road, near Blacks schoolhouse, containing
2 ACRES AND 148 PERCHES
of land, more or less, and adjoining lands Of
David Boose, Henry Messenger and others,
and being the same land which Samuel \.
Klnefelter obtained from Levi Harner. by
deed bearing date on the 2lst day of Deem
Der, 1867, and which is recorded among the
Land Records of Carroll County.
Terms of Sale One third cash on the day
of sale. or upon ratification thereof; one-third
in six months and the other e-third in
twelve months from the day of sale, the credit
payments to be secured by the notes Of the
purchaser or purchasers. with approved secur-
ity, bearing interest from the day of sale; or,
if desired by the purchaser or purchasers, all
cash upon ratification of sale by the court.
JOHN NJ. ROBERTS, Trustee.
Clabaugh & Roberts, Solicitors.
nov2O is John T. Diffenbaugh, Auct'r.