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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-11-11
To prnircf the Seals

Washington. Nov. s.-Only the for
NAL action of the senate is now re-
quired to make Russia and Japan allies
of the United States for the joint pro-
lection of the seals in Behring sea. A
treaty to that end was signed at the
state department at noon Saturday by
representatives of the three govern
mcnts named, and it will become effec-
tive when ratified by the senate. The
treaty was signed in the large diplo-
matte room at the state department
The usual formalities attended the ac-
tion of the negotiators, who were:
For the United States-Messrs. Foster,
Hamin and Jordan.
For Russia-Messrs. De Wollsnt, Bot
kline and Routkowsky.
For Japsn-Messrs. Matsai, FUjIsi and
Nutsikuri.
The text of the treaty will not bt
given out by the state department I'M
I'll final notifications are exchanged.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-11-11
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

Another flibustering expedition has
landed in Cuba, and the insurgents now
have plenty of arms ard ammunition.
The West Indies. it is said, arc anxious
for j reciprocity treaty with the United
States
In panic caused by fire IN church
at Khrieleff, Russ IA, q persons were
killed and 100 injured
Edmund II. Dryggs (dem.) was elect
ed congressman in the Third district of
New York.
\ million dollars in currency intend
ed for the Spanish troops has mysteri-
ously disappeared from Havana.
II has been decided by the Spanish
government to try Gen. Weyler by
court-martial if he confirms the ac-
curacy Of the press reports of his ut
teranceS.
The four children of Michael Nc
Nul,y, who lives near Montcalm Mills,
Quebec. were brutally butchered by
some one unknown during the absence
Of their pan "nts.
At Rio Janeiro a soldier attempted
10 kill President Mordes, OF Brazil, but
failed, and Gen. Betancourt, the min
ieter Of war. who interfered, was
stabbed and Killed.
Martial law prevails i'm Rio Janeiro,
every soldier having been ordered TO
arms, as it is feared that another rev.
OlutiOn is at hand.
Miss Mary Walker and four-year-
old child Of George Tullock were burned
to death in a fire near Halifax. y. S.
The government of Siam has formally
apologized TO Minister Barrett for the
soldiers assault on United States Vice
Consul-GeneIa Kellett.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-11-11

1 so o'clock, when soldier in the ranks
dashed suddenly toward the presidents
pr rty, drawing a dagger as he went.
Fearing his intention and unable to
stop the soldier, Col. Moraes, brother of
the president, stepped between the
chief executive and his assailant and
tried TO ward off the dagger thrust.
In this he was successful, but the
colonel received the dagger in his own
body. the soldier, in frenzy, striking
several times before he was seized by
those officials around the president.
There we're shouts of excitement from
the crowd, and those in front, forced on
by those in the rear, began advancing
The troops were thrown into line in
front of the presidents party and tried
to force the crowd back.
While President Moraes and the mem
bers Of hls cabinet were bending over
the bouy OF Col Moraes a shot was
heard, and Gen. Bethencourt, the min
ister of war, staggered and fell beside
the body of Col Moraes, with bullet
in his head.
The soldier who tried TO kill Presi-
dent Moraes is under arrest. He has
refused to give any reason for his at
tempt on the presidents life. The per
son who shot Gen. BE thencourt IS un-
known. - one knows whence came
the fatal bullet.
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Supplies give out


The Pioneer Alaska Railway is the North
ern Pacific, and TO that company belongs
the credit, in connection with the Pacific
Coast Steamship Co of having inaugurated
the sale of through tickets 10 points in
Alaska The Northern Ha-itic was the first
railway to issue a map o. Alaska showing
the inland passage from Pnget Sound to-
Sitka. juneau and Chilkat
Those intending TO go 60 Alaska carly next
spring. after the SHOWS on the nyea and
Skaguay passes are packed dom and the
lakes frozen. or At "a later date either via
this route or via - Michnels sud the mouth
of the Yukon. should remember chat the
Northern Pacific : the pioneer Alaska line !
runs steam heated train, y dining cars.
Pullman Standard ard Gourlst Sleepere
from st Paul 10 Ia oana, Seattle and PORT
land passengers ha. ng the option Of going:
via Helena or Butte CITY tthe latter the
greatest silver mining can 2 in the world ,
also via Lake Pend d'Creille, Idaho, OF
through the famous Coear Aleue country
We have issued an .llust rated folder. res
pIete with Alaska ara Klontlke Informs
lion up to date send ChaS. :. Fee, Cen
eral Passenger 4 gent, st Paul, Minn.i two
cents in post,go and he will forward you
this map
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-11-11
The News OF the Week,
BY TELEGRAPH AND NAIL.
FROM WASHINGTON.

The exact amount OF the govern
ment's share OF the Union Pacific pur-
chase money is s5s.44s, 223 according 10
treasury calculations.
COMMISSIONER of Pensions Evans in his
first annual report shows that the " hole
number of pensioners on the rolls June
30, 1897, was 976.OI4. the net gain over
the previous year being 1926. The
amount disbursed during the year was
SI39,949,1Iz.
10 pursuance Of instructions Gen. Lee
left Washington on his way .to.Cuba.
President Mckinley has selected
Frank W. Mondell, of Newcastle, Wyo.,
as assistant commissioner of the gen
eral land Office.
In Washington a compact between
the United States, Russia and Japan,
looking TO the joint protection of the
seals, was signed.
The next congress IS 10 he asked TO
provide a system of home rulI for
Alaska.
The president has appointed Webster
/ Street. Of Arizona, TO be chief justice of
the supreme court of Arizona.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-11-11
PHOTOGRAPHY OUT WEST.
Old Man Cusack Went 20 Have HI.
Picture Took

All ready. roW!" said Prof. DahbS.
the photographer, addressing his sitter,
old man Cusaek, a prominent Oklahoma
gentleman. Please look pleasant"
II can't look pleasant" replied the
sitter, in the tone of one who had suf-
fered much. I've been havin' the ague
so blamed long that it has plumb tool,
all the smiles out of me. I've got the
headache an the backache an the bone
ache an'-dog take it'll ache all over"
wall. try anyhow. Think about
something pleasant, and try to smile
just imagine you are helpin' to lynch
a horse thief, for instance"
ut hain't no use, perfessor." replied
the old man peevishly. 81 don't feel
pleasant, an | can't look so. Mebby
hain't enough of a hyppercrit.
I'm in so burcussed much misery III
be in bed right NJ instead of foolin'
around yere to have my picture took IL
1t wasn't FOR the fact that wife is so sot
on it that she sticks an hangs to have
it done right away to send back to my
oldest daughter that married au In
diana man an moved back thar to
live.
You see, the grand jury is abou;
ready to set. an wife pears TO be sorteT
aFeared that I'll be ierked mp before
'em an mebby put away whur can't
be photographed for quite a spell.
81 keep tellin' her to rest easy, but
she insists that you can't never tell
what these yere fool grand juries will
do when they git started; an mebby
she's right. But, anyhow. I'm so bur
cussed miserable that ! couldn't look
pleasant if | was paid for it, so you'll
have to go an take me jest as you
find me-"
mo, I'll be DANCED if Will" returned
the urbane photographer, jerking out
his ready revolver, and leveling il at his
sitter's head.
"My reputation is at stake, and Iii
be swizzled If I'm goin' TO have any
balf-made photograph sent back 10 In
diana with my name on il! Smile, now,
blankety-blank you, or I'll blow the
whole top of your rippity-blanked head
Off"
1t is to be recorded that Mr.. Cusack
smiled like a perrin. y. journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-11-11
a HEROIC RESCUE.
Jobsou Accomplished IL. but the Ho-
manee Maa Ii nn..Lai Auf

Jobsou Accomplished IL. hut the Ho-
nance Was Knocked ont.
was standing on the sidewalk with
Jobson the other day when runaway
team came down the street, scattering
the vehicles and humanity in every d.
rection.
Jobson, like nearly every other man
in sight, took off his hat and yelled
'Hi!" at the horses with the result OF
increasing their fright and speed.
"Why didn't you run cut and stop
them?'' I asked
Jobson smiled peculiarly.
Ever tell you" he said, "about the
thrilling rescue once accomplished in
that line?"
~ think not"
Circus was in town. said Jobsou,
''and the streets were packed 10 see the
procession. just as the elephants
came along l noticed good looking
young lady on horseback who seemed to
be trying 10 make her way through the
crowded street. She wore beautifully
fitting plain black riding skirt and had
the loveliest figure and face in the
world.
just as she came opposite where
was standing her horse appeared 10
take fright at the elephants, as horses
will and began to rear on its hind legs
and plunge about at a terrible rate.
The young lady was very pale. but she
kept her seat wonderfully well, and
did her best 10 hold him down.
Il saw the danger she was in and
rushed between the jam of vehicles and
grabbed the horses bride. He lifted
me up about nine feet and paved the
skin off my shoulder, but I held on like
grim death He must have dragged and
slammed and jerked me along nearly
whole block before ! got him compare
lively quiet
When he simmered down / took off
What was left of my hat, managed TO
get in a little breath, and. with the
kind of a smile other heroes used on
such occasions, hoped the young lady
was net frightened.
''She gave me the sweetest kind of
smile, murmured her thanks and hand
ed me her card.
You must come 10 see me- she
said, with look of gratitude that
ihaue my heart Jump, and she rode up
the street sitting like female centaur
in her saddle.
All kinds of visions flashed through
my head-wealthy bankers daughter
love at first sight-papa and mamma
shedding tears of thankfulness-o orange
blossoms, etc.
When | limped back to the sidewalk
I glanced at the card eagerly. 1t bore
these words: Mile. Adele Blanc, Cham
pion Lady Bareback Equestricune and
Daring Female Rough Rider and Horse
Tanner of the World; with Barney &
Bailum's circus
And that" said Jobson, rs why
simply yelled at that runaway just now,
like sensible man, instead of trying to
stop it."-Detroit Free Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-11-11

In San Francisco Mrs. Rudolph IVES
sells, and her five-year-old son, Rudolph,
lost their lives by the explosion Of a
lamp at their home.
At Anlmore. I. T.. Charles Reinard
cut the throat OF his sweetheart. Miss
May Reese. and then cut his own throat.
While deranged Ralph Van Horn, a
farmer living near Unadilla, Neb.. shot
aud killed his five-year-old son and then
committed suicide.
An incendiary fire destroyed the
Hotel san Marco, one Of the finest hotel
properties in ST. Augustine, Fla, en-
failing a loss Of S25O.OOo.
Near Vienna. H., The house Of Bud
noolcy, a farmer, fell down. killing him
and all his children and man named
Parks.
At Fulton. Mich. Charles Pinkerton.
under sentence of life / IMPRISONMENT for
the murder of his nephew aud son-in-
INV, Charles Pinherton, Jr., cut his
throat in the county jail.
In football games in Chicago six per-
sons were injured. Bert Iitchie and
Robert Grange probably fatally.
OF Long point, Lake Erie. the steam
or Idaho Of the Western Transit line
foundercj in eight fathoms of water
and 70 Of the crew were drowned
Near Grants Station. y. NJ, bandits
robbed the express car on a Santa Fe
train and then fred the train. Henry
Abel was killed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-11-11
Cleanliness.

We have frequently insisted upon the
necessity for absolute cleanliness, in
favor of which too much cannot be
said. Cleanliness covers large part OF
sanitary labor. Cleanliness that is pur-
ity of air. cleanliness that is purity of
water, cleanliness in and about the
house, of the person, of dress, of food
and feeding, in work. in habits OF indi-
vidual man and woman, cleanliness Of
life and conversation, purity of life,
temperance-and by the latter we
mean moderation-all these are in
mans power. The clean man or wom-
an will, other things being equal. be
the healthy one. Modern knowledge
of bacteria has given enormous i'm
petus 20 cleanliness in medicine. Sur
geons now disinfect their instruments
more carefully than ever, so as not to
have them carry infection TO their pa
tients--N. Y. Ledger.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-11-11
LOST ON LAKE ERIE.
Only Two Men saved Out of n Crew
of Tweufy-One.

OF TweBty-Cnc.
Buffalo, n. V, Nov. S.-The steamer
Idaho, of the Western Transit line (New
York CentraD foundered in eight
fathoms of water at 4:30 Saturday
morning off Long point, on Lake Erie.
This point juts out into the lake from
the Canadian shore about 65 miles west
of Buffalo, ard its vicinity has been the
scene of many disasters.
The Idaho, commanded by Capt. VIII
liam Gillies, of Buffalo, and having Oh
board a crew of 81 all told, left Buffalo
Friday afternoon laden with package
freight for Milwaukee. a strong south
west gale was blowing at the time, and
the weather Office had storm signals up
for the lake. Capt. Gillies thought he
could weather the gale, and headed
straight up the lake. Shortly after
passing Long point he discovered his
mistake, aud tried to run for shelter.
The sea was running very high at the
time, and in turning the Idaho shipped
a big sea. which quenched the fires in
the engines, and the boat was helpless
in the trough Of tie sea The captain
and crew were lowering the lifeboat
when the steamer gave lurch and went
down on her side, stern first. Two of
the crew, a deckhand named William
Gill, OF Rochester, and the second mate,
name unknown, managed TO reach the
top of single spar that stood above the
water. There they clung until eight
hours later, when they we're discovered
and rescued by the Mariposi, Of the
Minnesota line.
The Idaho was an Old boat, having
been built in 1863 She was eco feet
long, and had a gross tonnage of ITO.
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sRAziL's RULER IN DANGER.
Attcnsr pied AssRssinntion of the Pres
fdent-MarttaI Law Declared


Rio Janeiro, Nov. 6.-An attempt was
made on Friday TO assassinate the pres
ident of Brazil, DR.. Prudente Jose de
Moraes. The presidents brother. an
army officer. was probably MORALLY
wounded while shielding the chief cx-
ecutive from soldiers dagger. Gen.
Machado Bethencourt. minister of
war, who was of the presidents party.
was shot and killed. The attempt to kill
the president AMI the killing of the
minister Of war. il is believed, were the
acts of monarcLical sympathizers. An
other theory is that they were the re-
suits of the intense feeling aroused by
the proposed arbitration treaty with
France.
Rio Janeiro is now under martial law,
every soldier having been ordered 10
arms, and it is feared that another rev.
olution is at hand.
Thousands of persons gathered Fri
day in front of the government pal
ace TO see President Moraes and his
cabinet extend publicly the thanks of
the republic 10 Gen. Barboza and his
troops. Many members of congress
and persons high in military, navy and
ecclesiastical circles were present. as
were also the diplomatic representa-
tives of several foreign countries.
The victorious troops were passing
in review before President Moraes at
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-11-11

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 0.-WithOut one
word of discussion the house of repre-
scntatives by "a vote of OF to , on Mon
day passed the anti-football bill, and it
is now on its way TO the senate. This
remarkable result was anticipated, rot
withstanding the warm opposition of
the state university, which, recovering
from the shock of Student Won Gam
mons death, tried TO stem the tide of
opposition i'm order to save the game.
4 powerful card was played by an APP
peal to the mother of the dead student,
10 which she responded by calling on
the legislature not 20 prohibit game
which her son had loved so well. The
bill as passed Monday provides that it
shall be unlawful for any person or
persons to come together and play a
prize or match game OF football in any
park or other place in the state where
fee is charged for admission 10 the
game. One thousand dollars fine or
one year in the penitentiary or both to-
gether were fixed as the penalty.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-11-11

New Orleans, Nov. .. - The yellow
fever situation continues favorable.
There has been no marked change
since Sunday and yellow jack has lost
his terrors for the people, who are
greatly elated over the gratifying turn
OF affairs. Good news has been received
from all points, and it is predicted that
trade will have assumed its normal CON
dition by the middle of the month,
though il has been dealt terrible blow
by the dreadful plague. The board of
health officials are of the opinion that
the situation viii gradually improve
and all indications point that way. Mon
days record was: New cases, IL;
deaths, Z; total cases to date, 1,756;
total deaths to date, 243.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-11-11

Madrid, Nov. G.-The Spanish gov
crumeut, as a result OF the deliberations
of the ministers over the utterances oil
Gen. Weyler, tine former captain gen.
eral of Cuba, has come to the decision
TO try him by court-martial, no mat
ter where lie lands, if he confirms the
accuracy of the press reports of his ut
terances. The commanding officers at
all the ports of the Spanish kingdom
have been instructed 70 demand of Gen.
Weyler the moment he can be com
municated with the exact terms of the
speech which ne delivered in reply 10
the manifestations at Havana upon the
occasion of his embarkation for Spain
on Sunday
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-11-11
LovEJoY MONUMENT AT ALTON. ILL


citation. W. J. Wilgerson expressed the
sentiment of the colored population. A
touching tribute TO the memory of the
late c. a. Herb, who championed the
monument appropriation bill in the
state legislature, was paid by Senator
d. a. Sparks. Lieut.. Gov. Northcote
delivered the address on behalf Of the
state.
The story Of Lovejoy's death at the hands
of the Infatuated mob on November s, 1887,
is briefly told. For months before that
fatal day Lovejoy had preached against
slavery. Each issue of his paper. the OBJ
server, attacked the hated institution.
Bitter animosites were engendered. His
life was threatened, and he was advised to
leave the country lie refused. His presses
were destroyed. But, undaunted. he kept
on. until the fourth press had been sent
for. A mob broke into the warehouse where
it had been received. and II was while de-
Tending his property that LoveJoy was shot
dead. For years his grave lay unmarked
save by plain pine slab.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-11-11
A urOkep Axle.

Charlottesville, Va, Nov. 5.-The Ches-
apeake e Ohio express, known as the
f. f. ", from Cincinnati TO Washington.
was wrecked near old Shedwell. five
miles east of this place, at ! :25 Wednes-
day afternoon. -Four persons were
killed and II injured. The cause OF
the accident has not been definitely as
certained, but il is believed to have been
due to the breaking of an axle on the
locomotive. The engine left the tract;
on a sharp curve and was hurled against
a rocky hill
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-11-11

Tacoma, Wash, Nov. s.-David Ward.
just returned from Alaska. declares
that there are greater and richer placer
gold fields on the American side of the
Alaskan boundary than have yet been
found in the Klondike region. In sup
port of his assertion he exhibits mug
gets worth over 5000 which he says he
picked out of one hole in the bank of an
Alaskan river that is gold lined for al
most its entire length. He brought out
"A small sachful of dust and nuggets
and is preparing to start back early in
the spring at the head of an expedition
of 90 men
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t;ets fourteen Years.

Mrs. Marie Pleva pleaded guilty in
Kenosha to charge of murder in the
second degree and was sentenced by
Judge Fish to Il years at Waupun state
prison. This is in accordance with the
plan proposed by the judge after the
defense had requested a new trial. The
judge says he believes the ends Of jus
tice are fully served in this case better
than il would have been in a life SEN
tence under the charge of murder in
the first degree.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-11-11
Rebel, Pardoped.

Havana, Nov 0. - Marshal Blanco has
issued the following edict, officially de-
scribed as expressing the magnani-
nous sentiments of the queen regent
and the firm determination of the ma
tional government"
II pardon In full all those who have been
prosecuted for the crime of rebellion.
Rebels prosecuted for common crimes, in
dependent OF rebellion. such as spoliatlon.
immortality and the like, will be pardoned
as rebels. but Judged for other offenses
committed by them. Those suffering sem
fences Imposed prior TO the date of this
edict will have their sentence committed
to a certain extent. and perhaps. In some
cases. in full. Persons pardoned should APP
pear before the civil and military authori-
ties at their respective places of residence.
which they will designate. and which will
be communcat ted to me. Should they desig-
nate places of residence outside the prin-
cipal towns. they Will be advised of the ne
cessity of residing within the military zone
OF cultivation. The military authorities will
be careful not to invade the jurisdiction of
the civil authorities. Therefore, those
pardoned cannot change their residence
without obtaining the permission of both
civil and IN .litary authorities"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-11-11
Flower. That travel Well.

Some flowers are naturally bettel
travellers than others. Sweet peas
primroses. forget-me-nots, peoples OF
anything Of the honeysuckle or azalea
nature are all doubtful, even when
every precaC;ion has been taken, and
pelargpniums and geraniums teNcept
double yarieties) are useless for send
irg by post. but carnations. roses (in
bud), p;nks, wall flowers. stocks OF
mignouettc all travel splendidiy, es-
pecially carnations. which have a won.
derful power of doing without water
and can be worn for whole day with
out drooping.-LeisuTe Hours.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-11-11

All American citizens will be gratified
by the news that the enlisted force OF
tie United States navy is rapidly he
coming AmeriCauized. II appears from
the naval reports that more than 81
per cent. Of the enlisted men are native
born and that - per cent. are citizens
of the United States. In addition to
this. more than l. per cent. Of those not
citizens have declared their intention
g become cit;zeus- and among the .143
apprentices more than - per cent. arc
natives of This country
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Seattle, Wash, Nov. s.-The latest
computation from the altitude of
Mount Rainier places Columbia, the
highest point, 14,52s feet above the
level of the sea These figures have
been deduced from observations made
by Prof. Edward Mcclure, who lost his
life while descending the mountain the
night of July 81, 1897.