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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

April made another good showing Il
the matter of fire losses. The aggre
gate for the United States and Canals
Is reported at S1O.s33.0)O. against s1e,
OiO, 500 for 1896 and S11 .OIs. $50 for 1895
The totals for four months ended will
April were: 1897. 81. O62. 400; 1896. So,
62O. 800; 1895. S49.s13. 250. THIS II Z
steady progression downward. will
more than s5,O0O,OOO less in 1897 than ir
1896. May the good work go on Th'
country can well afford to reduce tbs
size of its annual ash heap.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
A Matter of Money.

Sam Johnsing went to the proper OF
fetal the other day to get marriage
license. The clerk. who is addicted TO
humor. said seriously:
II hope the bride has got IS cents =,
cash. for the assembly at Albany las
passed law forbidding us to issue
license unless the bride has that
amount"
'Jess go head wild dose rdpers. b 1ss,"
and leaning over. he whispered il the
clerks ear. Oars rumors erbolt a
dollah and sixty cents. "-Tammlny
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
a Great Diamond stolen,

London, May PA eablegram was
received from Calcutta Saturday stat
ing that the historical Victoria or inn
perial diamond, valued at 6 100000 ISL
500,0O0), had been taken from the gov
eminent treasury at Hyderabad, and
that no trace exists of the thief or
thieves. The robbery was so skillfully
planned and executed that no informa-
ton can be gained as 10 the time the
gem was stolen. The first knowledge
that daring robbery had been commit
ted came with the chance discovery
that a paste imitation had been substi-
tmted for the Victoria.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

Justice Stephen J. Field has com.
IIeted a service of thirty-four years or
the supreme bench of the United States
lie was appointed aud commissioned
the 10th Of March. 1868. but took the
oath of office and entered upon his du-
ties on the Goth of May following, his
fathers eighty-second birthday He
las thus served = longer period than
anyone who has sat on the bench since
il was organized. except Chief Justice
Marshall alone. who served thirty-four
wears. five months and six days. Mr..
Justice StOry's term was the next
longest. being thirty-three years, nine
months and twenty-five days
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

Secretary Long has perfected his plan
for laying up naval vessels not actually
reeded at this time. and the necessary
orders have been issued. The war ships
will be gradually retired from active
s-rvice, but will always be ready in case
Of an emergency, while sufficient mum
Der of smaller ships will be kept in com
mission to perform every duty required
Of the navy in times Of peace.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

DIR. j. Mount Bleyer. of New York,
has invented an instrument for photo
graphing sound vibrations in the at
mosphere. He considers the invention
Of equal Importance with the discovery
OF the Roentgen rays. DR. Bleyer was
associated with Mr.. Edison in perfect
ing the phonOgraph, and il was then
that he conceived the idea of recording
the vibrations of the human voice by
means of photography.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

Sixty years ago Joseph elliott was
a working jeweler in Birmingham. Eng
land. One day he accidentally split one
OF his fine steel tools. and being sud
denly called on to sign a receipt. and
not finding a ven handy. he used the
split tool as a substitute. This led 10
making mems Of metal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
Remarkable Recovery.

Good morning, doctor. Anything
startling TO report IN your line this
morning.
Yes, indeed. The most remarkable
recovery in my whole experience.
Don't say. What is it?"
II recovered an umbrella loaned ia
one of my patients yesterday" Rich
mond Dispatch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
Found in n Mil Pond.

The body of William Pouch, or Pautz,
who killed Alexander Harris and shot
three other members of his household
near Waukesha, was dragged out of the
mill pond at Prospect Hill, Waukesha
county. There was bullet hole in the
neck. Pouch evidently waded into the
pond and shot himself
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

The present emperor and empress
Of Austria during their reign have met
with a singular succession of family
tragedies. Macmillan. the emperor's
brother. was executed in Mexico. and
his wife. Carlotta. lost her reason.
Prince Rudolph. the only son of the
Austrian emperor, committed suicide,
and the crown will pass TO the en-
peror's brother. DucheSse d'Aleneon,
sister of the empress. was burned 10
death in the Paris fire in the charity ba-
zar. Before her marriage the empress
was considered the most beautiful prin-
cess in Europe. but affections have told
heavily on her health and-spirits-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

II is stated that nearly go Spanish
army officers have died Of wounds or
disease during the last year. including
six generals and 65 officers above the
rank of captain. The mortality in the
rank and file in the same time is placed
~ over GS 0n0
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

American manufacturers. encouraged
by the fact that paper railroad rails
have been successfully introduced in
Germany and Russia. are experiment
ing along the same lines. Paper car
wheels have given satisfaction for many
years. and results so far attained indi-
cate that rails made from the same ma
terial will be equally desirable.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

BY the narrow majority of 40 votes
IN a total Of 81, 900 Toronto has voted TO
have its street cars run on Sunday for
the next three years. This odd election
is heldevery three years, but the last two
decided against the Sunday cars.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
Strange.

Potts-The thing that mystises me
sbout this Turkish-Grecian fight is
Notes.-The powers?
''Bosh. no, but rather the way people
here who haven't seen the inside of n
church in 40 years go wild with sympa-
thy for G. reece because the Greeks are
Christians. Truth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

A company has been formed in Maine
20 make silk from spruce trees. II the
woods are 10 furnish the world with fine
wearing apparel as well as paper, the
cause Of forestry should receive in
creased attention
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
Drawn Linen.

OF all the pretty impediments of the
afternoon tea table there is still
nothing so popular as drawn linen.
There is tendency to show less and
less of the linen. Some of the
cloths. doilies and tray serviettes are
filmy in effect as morsels of fine lace
Chicago TrlDCne.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
Children Cremated.

Martin Wicks and wife, who live near
Gresham, left their home to look after
some stock that had strayed away.
During their absence forest fires spread
over the farm and destroyed the house
and three small children who had been
left alone persisted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
All In One hay.

Mrs. Clement j. Spettel was granted
divorce in La Crosse from her husband.
In the evening they met and at mid
night summoned justice of the peace
and were taken to their-home, where
they were married again, IA hours after
the divorce was granted. Mrs. Spettel
is a Milwaukee girl and was married
about a year ago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
suI,an ReceIve. Gen. Miles

ConstantinopIe. May %. - United
States Minister Terrell escorted Maj.
Gen. Nelson \. Miles, of the United
States army. who was accompanied by
his aid-de-camp, Capt. Cams. and two
secretaries of the embassy, to the cere-
mony of the Selamlik Friday. after
which Gen. Niles was received by the
sultan. who gave him special audi
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
Natural PecuIIariti..

81 wouldn't like to marry an auction
eer," remarked Miss Northside
why not?' asked Miss Manchester.
"Auctioneers are all more hid men. $
And / wouldn't like to marry road
commissioner"
"Why not?''
"He is likely TO be Maynard. Pitts
burgh Chronicle-Telegraph.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

A poem has been sent in, opening as
follows:
zone little foot. so small II can nestle
In one csressing hand"
After careful reading, and the 9th
er foot not showing up, the poem, says
the Minneapolis Journal, is held pend
ing an investigation by the police re.
uOr4ar
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
Di..Ipating London Fog.

A London photographer has overcor
the fog nuisance by system of +
and fues. by which he pumps out ,le
fog and pumps in supply of ''c.ear
ethereal air." Where this latter rare
commodity is imported from is not
stated.-Chica % Times Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
Natural.

Mrs, Pancake can't see why
great. big fellow like you should beg.
Hungry Hank-Well, mum. 1 s'pose
me size helps to gimme an appetite!-
n Y. Truth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

Kansas City. Mo, May %. = Sim
Glover. of Rochester. n. y, on Friday
afternoon became the American shot
champion and defender of the Kansas
City Star cup. having killed 30 straight
birds and outdistanced his 81 competi-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

vermont's governor adds to his sal
airy of $500 by tapping $4,000 maple
trees and marketing 1900 pounds oil
sugar annually There is no need t1
talk up forestry TO that governor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
Methodists Protest.

New York, May 2j.-At meeting of
the Methodist ministers of this city a
resolution was adopted protesting
against any allotment of government
land for a Roman Catholic chapel at
West Point. The protest is to be sent
IN President Mckinley.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

Brooklyn became city in 1884, when
its inhabitants numbered $500, and IL
viii end its separate history as muni-
cipality next January with a popula-
ton of I.I42.OOO.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
Gen. uoratio King Dead.

Washington, May 21.-Gen. Horatic
King, who was postmaster-genera
during a portion of Buchanan's admin
istration, died in this city at $50 o'clocl
in the morning
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

"We paid last year S1,O04.126.35O fol
drinks" remarks the American Grocer
II the editor of the Grocer keeps il uI
at that rate very long he viii seriously
impair his income.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
INST HI. Luck.

Dentist las the patient opens his
eyes)-It's out.
Patient (still dizzy from the gas)-
Yes. of course; I never got drunk in my
life that it didn't get out-Detroit
News
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
Reneff. the Ro.d..

Washington. May 25.-The su IRENE
court has by decision rendered Mon
day knocked from under the interstate
commerce act one of it's strongest sup
ports. II removed the power to fix rail-
road rates. The Sherman antitrust
law is about all that stands now be-
tween the people and the railroads.
Without this law the shippers would be
practically unprotected. 70 it is adj
mitted that the interstate commerce
act has lost its life.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
Too Much to Ask.

He-The Bible says we shall forgive
our enemies you know.
She-But, thank goodness, it does
not insist that we shall forgive our
friends. indianapolis Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
Too Much Shyness.

Cumso-Why don't Mr.. Gilgal and
Miss Perkasie get married?
Cawker-Shyness on both sides.
GLOW do you make that out?'
''She is shy by nature and he is shy
of cash. Detroit Free Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

After holding its own for hundred
years the stovepipe hat is threatenet
with extinction. 1t is the plug-ugiy o.
the century. Let il 60
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

ne AL Ga I f5lion ne, n az Was was
grown boy. The other half-groWn boy an
swere |: 20, he was jist provin' TO me that
the whale really did swaller Joner."-In-
dianapolis Journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

Fogg says he is immoderately fond of red
hair, because it looks so much better after
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
Dea1b of senator Earle.

GreenyiIle. s. c.. May 81. - United
States Senator Joseph Fl. Earle died at
his home in this city at $40 o'clock
! Thursday afternoon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

Fond Mamma Bobby, Bobby, whatever
makes You so restless2" Bobby" Having
to keep still so much / suppose"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

ANY wife can make her husband tremhle
by saying she "has heard something about
him.-Atchison Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

The people are so hungry for sympathy
that no one is ever pleased at being told
that he looks well-Atchison Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

When a baby smiles in its sleep. its mother
says it is talking with the angels, but it is
really the colic.-Atehison Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
"Star Tobacco"

As you chew tobacco f,f pleasure, use
Star. II is not only the lest, but the most
lasting, and therefore the cheapest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

When a fellow sets up the drinks, do not
be sure that he pays for them. 1t may come
out of you.-Washington Democrat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

Most men do not tell their wives about
their business affairs until they get stuck
Washington Democrat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
BELLlGERENT RIGHTS.
Senate Recognizes a State of War
in Cuba
Presidents Relief Measure Goes
- Through and Is siEncd-Capt. GEN.
weyier Angry at Action of
United states.

/ Washington, May 2l.-The long and
/ exciting debate on the joint resolution.
recognizing the existence Of a state OF
war in Cuba and declaring that strict
neutrality shall be maintained by the
I United States, passed the senate by the
decisive vote of Al to il at late hour
Thursday afternoon. The resolution
as passed is as follows:
Resolved. That a condition Of public
war exists between the government of
/ Spain and the government proclaimed and
/ for some time maintained by force OF
arms by the people OF Cuba. and that the
I United States OF America shall maintain
/ a strict neutrality between the contending
I parties, according TO each all the rights
/ OF belliserents in the ports and territory
I OF the United States"
/ The vote on the final passage of the
\ resolution was as follows:
! Yeas-Bacon. Baker. Bate. Berry. But
Z Ter. Carter. Chandler. Chiltor, Clarke,
/ Clay, Cockrell Cullom, Davis, Deboe, For
I aker. Gallinger, German, Hansbrough.
I Harris (kan). Heftfeld. Jones tArk). Ken
\ ney, Lindsay. Mcbride Mantle. Mason,
4 Mills. Morgan, Nelson. Pasco. Pettigrew,
I Pettus Prtchard, Rawlins. Shoup Stew
/ art. Thurston. Tillmsn. Turner. Turpie.
4 Walthall-1.
/ Nays-Anison, Burrows. Caffery. Fair
] bdHhSs IGdEs Ildlts IldIids h1dNlNNs t1OdAt
/ Spooner. Wellington. Wetmore, White and
I Wilson-ls.
In the House.
/ Washington. May 21.-Cuban affairs
/ furnished the house with day of bit
/ ter partisan debate. The resolution APP
propriating $4,000 for The relief of
/ American citizens was adopted without
a dissenting vote, but the democrats
I 4 -. 81
of the Morgan resolution for recogni-
/ ton of the belligerency of the insur-
/ gents. They accused The republicans
/ of endeavoring to evade this issue, but
the dominant party, through its
/ spokesman, Mr.. Hit Qll.), made the
important statement that the repub-
/ licans desired not to embarrass nego-
tiations which were being projected by
President Mckinley TO secure the indie
/ pendence of Cuba.
Relief Bill Signed.
/ Washington, May 25.-The resolution
appropriating $4,000 for the relief of
/ distressed American citizens in Cuba
reached the white house at 1880
o'clock Monday, just as soon as it could
be sent up after being signed in both
houses while they were in open session.
The president signed the resolution i'm
mediately, and will proceed at once to
consult with the officers of the state de-
partment respecting the adoption of
measures of relief in addition TO those
taken last week, when Consul General
l Lee was authorized to draw upon the
state department for $4,000 for the
procurement of immediate supplies.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

Some people would rather be deceived by
their children than be told that they dis
obey Washington Democrat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

Don't tell your friend Of the silly things
you hear: he hears enough for himself
Atchison Globe.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-22
THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY.
They Are Wcaried of WeII-DOing In
the Recreation Line.

Bluff Point, N. Y, Aug. 21.-Secretary of
War Alger came back here with the Pres
ident to-day, and will stay until The party
leaves.
The President arrived at o'clock this
morning, but being fatigued after his trip
remained in the private car until a late
hour. Gen. Alger SAID that the present
programme of the President is to leave
here on Tuesday morning at , o'clock and
go through to Buffalo on a special train,
arriving there about 2 o'clock on Tuesday
afternoon. DR.. Depews private car viii be
reserved for the use of the President and
his immediate party while a combination
car will serve for the other guests
Ethan A. Hitchcock of ST. Louis the
newly appointed minister to Russia, arriv-
ed here to-day. He did not get a chance
to see the President until nearly noon. He
said to the Associated Press reporter: Il
came here as soon as | received my COM
mission, to pay my respects to the Pres-
dent and ask his wishes as to my depar-
ture."
Mr.. Hitchcock's appointment dates from
Aug. 16
Vice President and Mrs Hobart were
numbered among the missing when Presi-
dent Mckinley returned. Mrs. Hobart has
for the past few days been in poor health
and her physicians believe she would inn
prove more rapidly at home. Upon this ad-
vice, she decided yesterday to return to
New Jersey and the vice presidential party
left on late train. 1t is expected they
will return later to finish out the season.
The presidential party returned from
their trip to Mr.. Witherbee's early in the
evening. The usual hop closed the weeks
happenings at the hotel
Minister to Russia Hitchcock left for
his home in st. Louis tonight He stated
that he had decided to postpone leaving
for Russia until the middle of October,
so that he would have time to see the
President in Washington.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-22
Is She Suspicious OF the Dauntlcsss
CLAIMS AGAINST SPAIN.
Commission to be Asked for by |
This Government To settle Them.

A Commission TO BE Asked for by
This Government to settle Them.
Washington, Aug. 2.--It is possible that
a convention win be negotiated between
Spain and the United States for the settle
ment of all claims on account Of the Cuban
trouble by claim commission, similar to
that appointed in 1871. which settled the
claims of citizens of both countries after
the insurrection of that time.
II can be stated that, although numerous
claims of American citizens against the
government of Spain for injuries done their
persons and property in the island of Cuba
during the present revolution have been
filed with the state department, no formal
presentation Of these claims have been
made to the Spanish government by the
Secretary of State although az soon as
these claims have been filed in the state
department, a notice of such fling has been
presented at the foreign office at Madrid,
il Is doubtful under the present clrcum-
stances whether II any formal presenta-
ton of the claims were made at this time
Spain would recognize It, The admluis-
tration, therefore, is resolved to follow the
precedent in this matter and to await the
cessation Of hosti4ities and meanwhile TO
negotiate a treaty or convention for
the appointment Of a claims commission.
Gen. Woodford, IN his Instructions was
directed to propose such convention as
was arranged by Gen. Sickles with the
Spanish government IN 1871.