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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-09
THE YELLOW FEVER.
GIarIng Defects I'm Quarantine Laws
should he Removed.

The recent prevalence OF yellow fever in
n number Of cities and towns throughout
the south has resulted in much disturbance
Of commerce and demonstrated the neces-
sity Of such amendments to our quarantlne
laws as Will make the regulations or the
national quarantine authorities para
mount. The secretary or the treasury III
the portion OF his report relating to the
operation of the marine hospital service,
calls attention 10 the defects In the present
quarantine laws and recommends amend
ments thereto which will give the treasury
department the requisite authority to pre-
vent the invasion of epidemic diseases
from foreign countries, and in times OF
emergency like that OF the past summer
will add to the efficiency of the sanitary
measures for the protection OF the people
and at the same time prevent unnecessary
restriction Of commerce. | concur IN MS
recommendation. In further effort to pre-
vent the invasion of the United States by
yellow fever the Importance of the dis
coVery Of the exact cause of the disease,
which up TO the present time has been IN
determined. is obvious, and TO this END, a
systematic archaeological investigation
should be made. ! therefore recommend
that congress authorize the appointment
of a commission by the president, to con-
sist OF four expert bacteriologists, one TO be
selected from the medical officers OF the
marine hospital service. one TO be ap-
pointed from civil life, one to be detailed
from the medical officers of the army, ana
one from the medical officers of the navy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-09
HISANNUAL MESSAGE
President Mcsi ..ey Reviews the
AfG5-= ~ state.
SOIE IMPRINT aECOggEyDlTIOyS
Need Of Currency .cEf~Intinn Potat-
ell Out sPair should HaNe
Chance-IInvui' Shoss'' Hc an
uercd-othc Questions.

washes -oa. Dee ; - Following Is tile
-sxt CO President McEiEle. message 10
congress:
To the Senate ard blouse O. Representa-
Ewes: y gives me pleasure 20 extend greet
b s % the Flf-E-tfrt. congress assent ieI
~ TIE seat cf saEzfEmeuf- win many OF
Whom. senator ana represent -iEez. have
Lneir meeting occurs under fe'--i-ohs con-
cit.ors, 1usttfy4IE s.1rs-e cCrEra tL-s non
and calling FOR c.r zratefI. cElow le1s-
meUf 20 a 1eEHia-EI- .-E4F l4t -iE- E is-t4i 4ldH
% slsEEIr blessed aeC pros Eer=4 ls as
nation. Peace and gouu VIII with ali the
cations % tire esrsL continue u..-lEeu-
cause for CoBgras IIation.
4 matter az genuine satisfaction is tue
growing Zee .us q frateEnai regard ana
uEtacaft11 ~ all sections ~ our country.
-Ee neon ElctsEe%z gz which has roo llH-
delayed realize ton % tie highest plsFs.1Es
universal and j. ever Increasing ln -er' 1i-
Tire uuhiic questions which now Fn"s en-
gross - are lifted Tar above e-tt-t par
t.saEsllE. prejudice -fr former Ss-Ll1i5hi
differences They affect every last VI aA.
common country z. -ke and permit ei D.
eliza policy, % TeEs ~, ts- -t.i 49, -
the currency. the 10 VIOLA rillt2 gI az
obligations. the -lls rat erlef.- .- t-tr i..ll--
service. appeal 90 re iHa.F--t at- 81.
he belongs 81 .- whatever session - SOS
country le mas ,e1ils-
The extra sesz "a q tl.s congress Wri-n
closed during Jfiy last enacted important
legislation, ar while us tA.l tiLc- -ie w.
Net been realise, y aat Do las already a--
Complfshe1 assures t4s % its timeltHess ana
wisdom t. test G-s permanent Ea-4e lat-
tleC time Wtl Ce rec i-frls ara t-e Att lises
satisfied with It's operation uu1 results aus
FAR, are Il 10 mind 10 withhold from il a
trial
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-09
THE SEALS.
Progress. of Negotiation Looking 20 Their
Better Protection.

The efforts which had been made during
the two previous years by my predecessor
10 secure better protection TO the fur seals
IN the Northern Pacific ocean and Behring
sea, were renewed at an early date by
this administration and have been pursued
with earnestness. Upon my invitation the
governments Of Japan and Russia sent
delegates TO Washington and an inter-
national conference was held during the
months Of October and November last,
wherein IL was unanimously agreed that
under the existing regulations this species
OF useful animals was threatened with eX-
.inction and that an international agree
ment OF all the interested powers was
necessary for their adequate protection.
The government OF Great Britain did not
see proper TO be represented al this con-
ference but subsequently sent TO Washing
ton, as delegates, the expert commission
ers OF Great britain and Canada who had
during the past two years visited the
Pribyiof Islands. and who met in confer
ence similar commissioners on the part of
the United States The result of this con-
ference was an agreement on important
facts connected with the condition OF the
seal herd. heretofore in dispute, which
should place beyond controversy the duty
OF the governments concerned to adopt
measures without delay for the preserVa-
ton and restoration Of the herd. Negoti-
atious TO Il is end are now in progress the
result OF which / hope to be able 10 report
10 congress a an early day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-09
CouRTsHIP IN zuNILAND.
Women DO the Lovemaking and Pop
the AIl-ImpOrtant Question.

The powers freely extended the wom-
en- OF Zuni are many. being particularly
favorable to them in domestic matters,
and in everything pertaining TO the
home. These peculiar liberties are
manifest before marriage as well as
after, for the alleged privileges of leap
year hold rule continuously In Zuni-
land. When one Of the daughters of
the tribe takes an amored liking for
young man. she very frankly coufesses
ii. and her parents are informed of her
choice of prospective husband. II
they approve. the interesting informa-
ton is impaired. in due time, 10 his
family; and If the as vet perhaps un-
suspecting subject of the selection Is
suited, in turn he makes, through the
mutual parents, an engagement 10 WIS.,
it his admirer at her home. He is re-
ceived somewhat formally by the maid
en- and her family, when something like
the following lsconic conversation en-
sues between the young people. willis
the father and mother. with the other
members Of the household, sit apart,
amiabiy pretending not to listen:
Thou CONTEST" she says
Yes; how be We these MANY dsysY"
he answers.
Happy. Gather and sit" and she
motions him to a seat near her.
AS never-failing hospitality on the
part Of hostess, when visitor enters
Zunl home she places food before him
and bids him loosen his belt and les
sen his hunger" But he appears pre-
occupied, and partskes quite sparing-
ly, 10 give the polite impression hat he
is light eater-au important point in
the favor OF prospective husband
Thanks; I am satisfied" he says,
after dining off little more than birds
rations.
Eat enough. You must have come
thinking of something. What have you
to say?" she asks. encouragingly.
81 don't know"
"Oh, yes, you do; tell me-" she coyly
persists.
I'm thinking Of you" in a whisper.
Indeed. You must be mistaken"
mo"
"Then do you love me?'
- love you."
'Truly2"
Truly"
Possibly we shall see. What think
you. father7' as she turns in apparent
perplexity 10 the family group
"As you wish my child" her parent
replies.
She then appears to ponder the mat
ter for the first time. and after due con
sideratiou of the momantous question
consents TO become his yi-lu-kiani-ha,
or ''his-to-be," and from that time on
they are as devoted TO each other as
are lovers in any cline. Edward Page
| Gaston. in Woman's Home COMPANION
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-09
Why the neIl Hang.

The citizens OF Georgia town we're
greatly annoyed by the incessant ring
ing of the bell of a schoolhouse where
colored children were taught COM
mittee waited on the principal and en-
tered a vigorous protest.
'Is IL absolutely necessary that you
should ring that bell all day long?''
asked the spokesman Of the committee.
Oats what il is. sir" replied the
principal: hits one er de regulations
er de school"
'Will you please EXPLAIN"
Certainly. sir. You see. when a new
pupil comes in we rings de bell accord
In ter age. IF he's nine years old we
rings her nine times; et he's 20. she
rings 20. en- so on up ter 50. Den, when
a scholar gifts up TO spell his lesson we
rings his age for o encourage him. en- 81
he doan make a miss we rings her twice
de number OF his age for to celebrate
him. Yes. sir hits one er de regulations
Of de school, en-, rs you say. hits abso-
lutely necessary. Good mawnln!"-
Atlanta CONSTITUTIONS
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GOVERNMENT ExPENsEs.
Appropriations Must BE Kept Within
the Receipts.

am forced by the length OF this message
TO omit many important references 20
affairs of the government with which con-
gress will have TO deal at the present SEES
sion They are fully discussed In the de-
partmental reports, TO ali OF which invite
your earnest attention. The estimates OF
The expenses OF the government by the
several departments will. am sure, have
your careful scrutiny. While the con-
gress may not find il an easy task to reduce
the expenses Of the government, IL should
not encourage their increase. These ex-
penses viii, In my judgment, admit OF q
decrease in many branches Of the govern
ment without injury 20 the public service.
II Is commanding duty TO keep the ap-
pr0prls tons within the receipts OF the gov
eminent and thus avoid deficit
WILLIAM MKINLEY.
Executive Mansion. December 6, 1871.
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SCHOOL AND chuRCH.


Since Madagascar was taken by
France, Malagassy has teen on the cur
riculum of the Paris school Of oriental
languages with two professors, one a
native, to teach it. This year there Is
a class of seven students.
Sir John Mowbray, Bart. NJ r.
for Oxford university, has just celebrat-
ed his golden wedding. Both his pa
rents and grandparents lived to cele-
brste theirs, the common married life
continuing in one case for 50, and in the
other Or So years.
The HISTORIAN Christians have re-
solved, &c rording TO the London Daily
Chronicle, TO adopt the doctrine and
discipline OF the Russian Orthodox
church. There are 400. 00o of them living
on the borders Of Turkey and Persia
and they have determined on this step
TO secure Russis's protection.
Baden Baden, having given up its
gambling tables, is offering stringent
Sunday laws an attraction TO visitors.
The police stopped two old gentlemen
who were buying flowers on Sunday
recently. One was the Oberburger-
meister. OF Frankfort, the other Prince
Hohenlohe, the chancellor of the EN-
pire.
Nine du Bos d'Elbecq is believed 10
be the oldest writer I'm France. as she
IS the oldest member of the Scciete de
Gers Lettres. She Is 90 years of age,
began to write for the press so years
ago. and has belonged 10 the society for
80 years. She wrote many novels. of
which one, 'Le Pere Fsrgeau." still
sells.
-Piigrmsges through the public
streets are being revived by English
Catholics. In St. Mary's church at
Kings Lynn, Norfolk. a replica OF the
House of boretto, the statues carved by
Ober-Ammergsu peasants, has been SET
up In a side chapel ard 10 this a pro-
cession. with women In white wells end
priests in their robes. was recently
made through the streets. It Is intend
Cd ~ reneat the rroCpS sion annually,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-09

Material Changes In Territorial Laws
Are Necessary.


The territory Of Alaska requires the
prompt and early attention OF congress
the conditions now existing demand mate
rial changes In. the laws relating to the
territory. The great influx Of popula tioT
during the past summer and fail and the
prospect of a still larger immigration in
the spring " ! not permit us TO longer
neglect the extension Of civil authority
within the te 'itory or postpone the IS.
tabiisnment OF a more thorough govern
ment. \ general system OF public sur
yeys has not been extended TO Alaska and
ali entries thus far made in that district are
upon special surveys. The act of congress
extending to Alaska the mining laws OF
the United States contained the reServa.
ton that It should not be construed TO Put IN
force the general land laws of the country.
BY act approved March 3, 1921, authority
was given for entry or lands for tUUu
site purposes and also for the purchase OF
not exceeding 1850 acres then or thereafter
occupied Tor purposes OF trade and manu-
facture. The purpose or congress as thus
lar expressed has been that only such
rights should apply to that territory as
should be specifically named.
As it Is 20 the interest OF the govern
ment TO encourage the settlement of the
country and It's duty to follow UP its Cit
| earnestly urge upon congress the estab-
iishmcnt Of a system of government with
such teNibility Will enable il TO adjust
itself TO the future areas or greatest pop
Relief IL Needed.
The startling though possibly exsgger-
try Of The pToba bic shortage Of food for
the large number of people who are win
,ering there without the means of leaving
the country are confirmed in such mea sure
as 10 justify bringing the matter to the
attention OF congress. Access TO that
country in winter can he had only by the
passes from Dyea and vicinity, which IS
4 most difficult and perhaps a 10 Impossible
task However. should these reports of the
suffering Of our fellow citizens be further
verified, every effort a any cost should be
made 70 carry them reIief.
n will he seen how much remains to be
done for that vast and remote and yet
promising portion Of our country. Special
authority was given to the president by
the act Of congress approved July q tSgI
to divide that territory into two land dis
tricts and to designate the boundaries
thereof and to appoint registers and sur
Neyors Of said land offices, and the presi-
dent was also authorized to appoint a sur
Veyo--Eeneral for the entire district. Pur-
suant 10 this authority, surVeyOr-Eeneral
and receiver have been appointed. with
Offices at Stka. If IN the ensuing year the
conditions Justify IL, the additional land
district authorized by law will be estab-
llshed, with an office at some point In the
Yukon valley. No appropris tion, however,
was made for this purpose, and that is now
necessary to he done for the two land dis
Ea
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oUR MERCHANT MARINE.
Iu Inreriority a Humiliation to National
Pride.

Most desirable from every standpoint Of
national interest ana patriotism is the ef-
fort to extend our foreign commerce. To
this end our merchant marine should be
improved and enlarged. We should do our
fun share of the carrying trade of the
world. We do not do II now. We should
be the lager no longer. The inferiority OF
our merchant marine is justly humillat-
ing TO the national pride. The govern
ment by every proper constitutional means
should aid in making our ships familia r
visitors at every commercial port of the
world. thus opening W new and valuable
markets to the surplus products OF the
p ffn n MI no
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The sea otter, Il was stated recently
animal which is fast becoming extinct
So precious are their skins that the
otter has been hunted with vengeance
and only few, comparatively. remain
There IS one fine specimen in the Ma
tional museum which is mounted In a
most !ifelike manner The institution
bought the skin and paid $3.50 for It
which is not deemed an extraordinary
price. In few years, !, Is thought,
they will have disappeared altogether
Washington Star
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INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION.
The Subject Demands Due ConsiderH-
ton hN Congress.

Tnternational arbltratIOn cannot be omlt-
ed from the list Of subjects claiming our
consideration. Events have only served o
ton expressed Ia my inaugural address.
The best sentiment Of the civilized world
Is moving toward the settlement OF diff
ing TO the horrors OF war. Treaties en-
bodying these humane principles on broad
lines without in any way importing our
interests or our honor shall have my con-
slant encOuragement.
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Warranted 10 Menr-

My dear said M. Hawkins 20 his
better half the other morning. do you
know that you have one Of the best
voices in the world2"
Indeed" replied the delighted Mrs
H. with flush Of pride at the com
pliment. do you really think SOP"
81 certainly do" continued the heart
less husband, otherwise II would have
been worn out long go.'-Chicago
SauE
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THE INDIANS.
Needs of white Residents in the Ter
ritorN Nmst he Considered.


For a number Of years past it has been
apparent that the conditions under which
/ the f-e civilized tribes were established
in the indian territory under treaty pro-
visions with the United states. with the
I right OF government and the eX-
clusion of all white persons from within
their borders. have undergone so complete
a change as to render the continuance of
the system thus inaugurated practically
impossible. The total number Of the five
civilized tribes, as shown by the last census,
is IS. 494. and this number has not msterial@
IS increased while the white population Is
estimated at from $4,000 10 10000. whicht
By permission Of the Indian government,
has settled in the territory. The present
area OF the Indian erritory contains 49,
/ 6l4 564 acres, much OF which is very ter
Tile land The United States citizens re-
siding IN the territory, most e whom have
sent OF the tribal autl critics, have made
permanent homes for themselves. NUmcr-
Gus towns have been built in which from
% to 5000 white people nov reside. Vaiu-
bic residences and business houses have
leen erected IN many OF them. Large bust
r ss enterprises are carried on IN
p.oyed, and yet these people, who
nave invested their capital IN the develop
ment OF the productive resources OF the
country. are without title to the land they
occupy and have no voice whatever IN the
Thousands Of their children who we're born
IN the territory are Of school age, but The
doors OF the schools Of the ma ton are sh a
is by private contribution. No provision
FOR the protection Of the life or properly
OF these white citizens IS made by The
tribal governments and courts
An Indian Aristocracy.
The secretary of the interior reports that
leading Indians have absorbed eTea tracts
OF land to the exclusion Of the cOmrlon peo-
Me and government h8 an Indian aristoc-
raCy has been practically established. to
the detrinent OF the people. V has been
found Impossible for the Unit States to
k az its citizens out OF the territory and
tire eyecdtory conditions contained IN
treaties with hese nations have for The
most part become impossible Of execution.
Nor has Il been possible for the tribal gov
prnrrents 20 secure 10 each individual
indian his fun enjoyment in common with
other Indians Of the common property Of
the nations. Friends OF the Indians have
long believed that the best interests OF the
Indians OF the FIVE civilized tribes would
he found IN American citizenship. with all
tEa. condition
Thp Dawes Commission.
Ey section r. 90 the act Of March 3, 1898.
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RECIPROCITY.
steps Taken 10 improve Trade Relation.
With Oth-r Countries.

In order 10 eXecUte as early a : possi bic
the provisions Of The trird and fourth sec
tons % ne revenue at approved July
son. OF Iowa, a SPECIAL commissioner pIent-
poteutiary 10 Undertake tn requisite uego-
ffatiuus with foreign countries desiring 10
avail themselves ~ these provisions The
negotiations are non proceeding with : -
erai governments. both Europsau
American. lt Is bel eyed that hY a e.rffHi
exercise Of the powers conferred u.s. hat
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central government for decision, shah be
submitted TO the courts
shouId GI,e snnin . Chnnce.


That the government OF Sagasta has en-
tered upon course from which recession
with honor Is impossible can hardly be
questioned; that in the few weeks Il has
existed it has made earnest OF the sincerity
Of its professions Is undeniable. I shall not
impugn its sincerity, nor should impatience
be suffered TO embarrass IL IN the task il
has undertaken 1t is honestly due Spain
and TO our. friendly relations with Spain
chance TO realize her expectations, and 10
prove the asserted efficacy Of the new or
der Of things 20 which she stands ire
NCcably committed. She has recalled the
commander whose brutal orders infamed
he American mind and shocked the civ
ilized world. She has modified the horrible
oIuef OF concentration, and has undertaken
lo, care for the helpless and permit those
WHO desire to resume the cultivation ot
the protection of the Spanish government
IN their lawful occupations. She has Just
released the Competitor prisoners here
5tore sentenced TO death, and who have
been the subject Of repeated diplomatic
correspondence during both this and the
preceding administration.
VIII Not Hesitate to Act.
Not a single American citizen is now IN
arrest tr confinement in Cuba OF whom
this COVE -nment has any knowledge The
near IutLre VIII demonstrate whether
the incispens. bic condition Of a RIG Lteous
Eeace, lust alike TO the Cubans and 10
spain. as well as equitable TO all our in
terests so Intimately involved IN the well
fare u Cuba, is likely to be attained.
II not, the exigency Of further and other
action by the United States VIII remain
10 be taken. When that time comes that
action viii be determined in the line Of
indisputa bic right and duty. II Will be
faced without mi sgi wing or hesitancy in the
light the obligation this government
owes 70 Itself 10 the people who have con-
hdcd to 4 the protection Of their interests
aud honor and 10 huma atty. Sure OF the
right, keeping free from all offense our
selves, aCtuated only NV upright and patri-
otto considerations, moved neither By pas
sion nor selhshness, the government VII
continue its watchful care over the rights
and property OF American citizens and Will
abate none Of its efforts to bring a bout by
peaceful agencies peace which snau De
honorable and enduring. II IL shall here
after appear TO be a duty imposed by our
obligations to ourselves, to civilization and
humanity 10 intervene with force, il shall
be without fault on our part and only be-
cause the necessity for such action viii he
so clear as TO command the support ana
approval OF the civilized world.
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act some grievances Of our own and OF
other countries in our mutual trade reia-
tons may be either removed or largely
alleviated, and that the volume Of our CON-
mercial exchanges may be enlarged, with
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A Cleansing Prnce..

Rover-Towser is awful fastidiOus.
Nero-In what Way2
why, he always runs tramps
through the pond before he bites
then. N Y. Journal.
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Eat More Grnne..

Fruit dealers in Wilmington, DEL
"a that the consumption Of grapes IN
that city has increased 1000 per cent.
within the last Ave ysars-N. Y. Sun