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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08
a Chicago Bank Falls.

Chicago, April 6.-The Globe savings
bank, organized in 1891, with eastern
capital, assigned TO the Chicago Title
& Trust company. Ex-Gov. John p.
Altgeld assisted in the organization,
and was it's first vice president. The
last statement, published February 3,
showed capital of 5000, 900 and surplus
of $4,000, with deposits of $4,000 and
savings S313,OG0. The liabilities of the
bank are given at 100000. One-half
Of this is owing TO the people who
placed their savings there. The other
depositors who maintained checking
accounts are creditors of the bank to
he sum of 100000. The stock liabil-
ity is 100000. The assets are given as
$500, 10000 nominaliy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

Lieut. Peary on his next expedition
20 the frozen north proposes TO take not
snore than two white companions and
proceed 70 a certain point on the west
rrn coast of Greenland, which has been
used before as the base Of exploration.
Thence he viii take half dozen mar
RED couples and push on northward 10
the fartheSt paint where colony could
live. making the latter place the final
base OF operations. Peary thinks he
rap get within $50 miles of the pole in
this way. and by waiting for favorable
opportunitv finally reach il by means
n dog sledges. This pruiracted exile
few men would voluntarily undertake.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

Greater New York is NOW an accom-
plished fact as far as the legislature is
concerned. aud only awaits the sig
natures of the governor and the may
ors of New York. Brooklyn and Long
Island City. which are assured. Under
this charter the population Of Greater
New York. based upon latest estimates.
viii be .159.o59. which Will make IL rank
second in the world. Greater New York
will have an area Of 2I7-77 square miles.
making il next in size Ia London. Its
greatest length will be nearly 5 miles
from Mount 81. Vincent 10 Tottenville.
The street mileage Of Greater New
York is estimated AT about 5000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

Miss Frances Willard. president of
the WOman's Christian Temperance
union, has issued statement of the
condition of the union According 10
this there ere now 100000 wearers of
the white ribbon IN the United States
md nearly twice that number in all
PARTS of the world. An anti-Cambling
department has been added 70 that Of
legislation and law enforcement The
principles CT the union are given as
total abstinence from the use OF liquor
aud narcotics. the s. uring of a living
wage and an eight-hour day, and the es-
tabljshment Of courts Of Cancellation
and arbitration.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

Bellefonte, Pa, April 5.-The forest
fires in the surrounding mountains are
spreading at an alarming rate. All eff
forts to check the flames have proven
futile, and unless heavy rain sets in
many thousands of acres of valuable
timber land will go up in smoke. The
fire originated in the the middle section
of the Nittany mountains from a spark
from locomotive falling on tract of
dry grass. The worst damage has been
lone in the timber lands several miles
north of NIilesburg. and at night the
flames illuminate the sky as far as the
eye can see. Another fire has broken
out in the Seven mountains near here
and is burning fiercely. This blaze is
in the heart of the hemlock district and
is doing much damage
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

The Indian is coming TO the front with
greater rapidity these days. Last fall
Metoxen, Lone Wolf and other young
students of the Carlisle Indian school
won distinction on the football CT, dirOn.
and now it is announced that i full
blooded Indian rejoicing in the poetic
name of Socialists is to play on one of
the National league baseball teams this
season. When the abprigine gives up
lacrosse and takes to the American ma
tional re il is about the best evidence
that complete civilization and re-
dCmption from savagery are only a
question of a very short time. So mote
IL be-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

Washington, April 6.-Tne secretary
Of the treasury has issued circular of
instructions to customs officers
throughout the country, carrying into
effect section 81 of the pending tariff
bill. This section requires the secretary
of the treasury to make, provisions for
the collection of increased rates of
duties contemplated by the bill, and
with that view he is required to retain
samples of goods purchased and i'm
ported after April 1, 1897, and prior to
the date on which the bill becomes a
law
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08
Great Carpet House Burned.

Cincinnati, April 5.-The George G..
Otte company's carpet store on the
south side of Fourth street, one door
west of Race street, with stock valued
at 100000 and insured for Sl50,000.
was destroyed by fire in less than two
hours Sunday morning. The total loss
to building and stock will be 100000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

Ia The sixteenth century the average
length of doctors life was Sc years
months, in the seventeenth century it
was IS years and $ months. in the
eighteenth century ~ years and
months. and in the nineteenth, % years
and months. 1t thus appears that doc
tors were 800 years in learning not to
take their own medicine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

The principal feature of the recent
elections in Europe is the growing
strength Of social democracy. Napoleon
predicted that Europe would eventually
be Cossack or republican. The COssack
and the republican are the most active
factors north of the Mediterranean at
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

-Four Buffalo 6. W reporters at
tended IA prize fight in professional
capacity. and. the mill being raidcd
by the police. were promptly captured
with the party. Judge King, of that
city, before whom they were brought,
released them. declaring that it VAS a
principle of law as well as OF common
sense that three kinds of men were
permitted to go anywhere without
blame-doctOrs, clergymen and re-
DOrterS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

The New York girl who Travelled 49,
BOO miles to Africa 10 wed, only to be
disappointed. got her just deserts Any
girl who isn't satisfied with n common
American or an English lord, and who
must have an African prince or moth
ing. deserves to be iiItcd.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

Washington, April 3.-The monthly
statement showing the amount of gold
and silver coins and certificates, United
States notes, and national bank notes in
circulation on April 1. issued by the
treasury department, gives the circula-
tion per capita as $23.O1, based on an es-
timated population of 72,547, 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

The Philadelphia Record says that
"ScOtt Zavolt. q Michigan merchant,
committed suicide D. shooting at his
residence" Later advices show that the
residence escaped without scratch. 1t
appears that Scott shot himself in the
XeStihuIa
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

ers' association met in Milwaukee with
an attendance of about 100, all parts of
the state being represented. President
Dodge in his annual report predicted
the dawn of better era in the lumber
trade. The following officers were
chosen: President, A. c. Dodge, of
Monroe; treasurer, Theodore Huber, of
Watertown: directors, f. c. Mohr, of
Portage; W. NJ. Eastman, of Platteville,
and j. Il. Laun, of Kiel.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

Georgia claims to have a new variety
OF cotton which yields four bales per
acre on average land, and Florida re-
ports a new variety of corn which is
wonderfully productive. The Ameri-
.an farmer is a close observer of new
things, and this is one reason why he
does so much toward feeding the world.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08
An Odd Tourney.

William Mckay Harrison and Fred
Dickhaut left Kenosha without any
money, are to do no work on their jour
ney and are to return within 80 days
having $500 in cash. They went from
Kenosha to Chicago and will go over a
regular route through several large
cities and return. The distance to be
Travelled is $500 miles. In addition MIR.
Harrison is to have a wife before ne
returns
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

Washington, April 3. = Fourth AS
sistant Postmaster-GeneralB ristow on
Friday made the first appointments of
fourth-class postmasters. His prede
cessor. Mr.. Maxwell, did not appoint
anyone for the last month, which left
Mr.. Bristow about $500 places TO fill
caused by deaths and designations. Fri
day IS were appointed and out of this
number four were removed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08
Daughter. of the Revolution.

A local chapter of the Daughters of
the American Revolution has been or
gained in Oshkosh, the officers chosen
being as follows:
Regent. Mrs. Edgar Sawyer daughter-in-
law of ex-senator Sawyer; vice regent, Mrs
Helen Lopez; secretary. Mrs George W
Burnell: registrar, Mrs. T.. II. Smith; treas
urer. Mrs. Lucy Forbes; historian, Mrs
Edith Leigh Russell.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08
Rig Auditorium DESTROYED.

Newark, \. j.. April ca fire early
in the morning destroyed the buildings
in CALIFORNIAN park. on Springfield
avenue, this city, and did damage TO
the amount of $4,000. The main build
ing was a frame structure and seated
1900. Caledonian park is the place
where all the big celebrations have oc-
CURED in this vicinity for years past.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08
Big Opera Firm Fails.

New York, April abbey, Schoef
fel & Grau are not to be given a renewal
for next season of their present lease of
the Metropolitan opera house, and will
abandon all further operate enter
prises. They will proceed shortly
either TO wind up their business alto
gether or confine their attention to the
fremont theater, boston. which they
own above a mortgage for 100000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08
Hapnvand Contented Deaf children.

1t is generally supposed that the deaf
have a tendency TO moroseness and
melancholy. This is least true of the
orally educated adult, and among the
children in the oral schools is not true
at all. ] know of no happier or more
conteuted lot of children than are to
be found in these schools. The visitor
who expects TO enter a place OF silent
halls. quiet playrooms and noiseless
yards is much surprised to hear peals
of childish laughter and cries and
shouts as the children romp and frolic
out of school hours.-John Dutton
Wright, in Century.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08
WISCONSIN BANKS.
Comptroller of the Currency Issues IA
Statement.

Comptroller of the Currency Issues "A
Statement.
Washington. April 1.-The comp
troller of the currency has issued a
statement showing the condition of the
76 national banks in Wisconsin, outside
OF Milwaukee, at close of business
March 0. The loans and discounts ag-
gregated Sls,s51. 356, individual de-
posts. S19.615.s39. The Wisconsin
banks owe other national banks S91, 70s
and state banks $344.s7O. while there is
due them from other national banks
S293.732 and from state banks S124,9s3.
The average reserve held by the Wis
consin banks was 36.17 per cent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08
wisconsin Banks.

The comptroller of the currency is
sued a statement showing the condition
of the &c national banks in Wisconsin,
outside of Milwaukee, ut close of bust
ness March 9. The loans and discounts
aggregated SIs,s51,356. individual de-
posits S19.615,s39. The Wisconsin banks
owe other national banks S91.17s and
state banks S344,s70. while there is due
them from other national banks $685.
1872 and from state banks S194,9s3. The
average reserve held by the Wisconsin
banks was 36.1T per cent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08
Cranberry Crop Promises Wen.

Grantsburg, Wis, April 5.-The cram
berry crop the coming season bids fair
to be exceedingly heavy, as the winter
and spring have been favorable. There
are thousands of acres of cranberry
marsh lands that have not raised berry
since they were turned over in the fail
of iSg4, but the vines have been matur-
ing and are now in fine shape for large
WELD.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

Montreal is an earthquake center, and
. recent visitation thre,, some citizens
Sut of their chairs. Seismographic OBJ
servers say the motion was vertical, and
should not have alarmed anybody. This
tip is valuable il person can remem-
Der il at the right moment
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

Last year a Chicago girl took a header
from her bicycle and was picked up by
a young doctor, who married her the
other day. We predict that bicycle ac-
cidents this year will be more numerous
than usual
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

Cleveland, o.. April 6.--Ihe demand
of the building trades unions Monday
for the eight-lrour working day was
very generally granted by the con-
tractors. Only six of the latter are re-
ported 10 be holding off. The demand
was made by % unions, representing 10
crafts. The painters are meeting with
some trouble, owing 10 the fact that
they have also demanded higher wages.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

The women of the country are to help
Mark Twain in a charming way
movement is on foot TO pledge every
member of woman's club in the eoun-
try to purchase at least one copy of
his new book
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08
Fatal Flames.

Erie, Pa, April .. - Thirty business
houses and dozen dwellings were de-
stroyed by fire at Cambridge Springs
Thursday afternoon, causing a loss of
one life and doing S225,OOO damage to
property. During the excitement of
the fire an explosion occurred and the
walls of Fellows q Hays store fell IN,
and Hon. w. A. Hays. one of the pro-
prietors, was buried in the wreck. Sew
eral others were struck by the falling
walls, but were not seriously injured.
Hays body was recovered, but the head
and limbs were missing. IIo was for
mer member of the PennsS wanna leg
islature from Erie county. The fire was
the result of the careless use of matches
by some boys. The total insurance is
estimated at $125.O00.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08
Standard of the World.

For nearly two score of years the Win.
chester has been the standard rifle of the
world. 1t is f md in all lands and it is al.
ways very hlghir thought of on account
OF its accuracy, strength and durability.
There are over two million Winchester guns
in use to-day, but the makers have yet TO
learn of any dissatisfaction with them.
Such a recommendation as this should con-
vince everybody of the exceptionally high
quality of Winchester guns. Winchester
ammunition is of as exactly as high a
standard and always gives entire satisfac-
ton. When used in Winchester guns the
results obtained cannot be equalled. Send
to the Winchester Repeating Arms Co.,
New Haven, Ct, for a large illustrated
catalogue free.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08
smoke Causes "A Divorce.

Mrs. James Bates was given divorce
from her husband at GAINESVILLE. Mrs.
Bates claimed that when her mother
was sick her husband was wont TO sit
at the keyhole and blow tobacco smoke
into the sick room to worry the in
valid and his wife. Judge Bennett
granted the decree.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08
sensnn About Closed.

The logging season on the Marinette
river is about closed. The cut of the
past winter has been 220,000,000 feet.
The 90 sawmills on the river will have
275. 00O, 900 feet of logs to saw this year,
which is 125 900, 900 less than last year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

Bethlehem. Pa, April 6.-The Bethle-
hem Iron company has made shipment
for the United States government to
Sandy Hook. n. J., of q cannons loaded
on "a fat cars. The shipment was made
up principally of eight and ten-inch
guns, being finished complete, ready
Cor mounting
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

The New York Ledger mentions the
striking fact that when Robert Bonner
bought his first trotting horse in 1856
only 10 horses, living and dead, had
trotted a mile in 2:3O. Now there are
more than 10000 in the list.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08
PubIIc Debt Reduced.

Washington. April 1.-The deot state
ment issued Thursday afternoon shows
a net decrease in the public debt, less
cash in the treasury, of SS,63s,25j.
Total cash in the treasury, SS75, 23o, 759.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

Edna Balm. the 12-year-old daughter
of John p. Balm, living about six miles
southwest of Kenosha, who caused wide
interest from the fact that she had been
asleep since March Is, died on the 18th
day of her sleep. Up to the time of the
death she continued her sleep and could
not be aroused.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08
Forestry order.

Washington, April 3.-The cabinet
was in session less than two hours Fri
day. and the principal question dis
cussed was that Of resembling the order
of ex-President Cleveland setting apart
p forest reservations in the west. The
outcome was instructions that the ma
tional forestry commission be sum-
noned to Washington 10 talk over their
work with the president. 1t is under
stood that the sentiment was unan-
imous that President Cleveland's proc
lamation was too comprehensive.
There are % acres of land 70 every
inhabitaut of the globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08
-Four Men Hanged.

Santa Fe, y. NJ. April 3.-Francisco
Gonzelas V Borrego, Antonio Gonzelas
Borrego. Sauriano Alarid and Pat
ricio Valencia, condemned to death for
he murder of ex-Sheriff Frank Chavez,
who was killed from ambush on the
night of May %. 1892, were hanged to-
gether on one scaffold at o:10 a. m. Fri
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08
old River Man Passe. Away

Washington, April Capt. Samuel
G. Cabell. one of the old Mississippi
steamboat captains and a prominent
figure on that river during war times,
died here on Monday, aged 50 years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

jamestown, n. Y. April 5.-Millard
Spencer fatally wounded his stepdaugh-
ter here and Miss Helen Van Sycle, of
Union, Pa. who was visiting her, set
fire to his barn. burning - head of
stock and cut his throat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

The New York subtreasury has run
short of 81 900 notes. Notes of that de-
nomination must be scarce Quite a
number Of people out this way find their
supply short also.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08
Not a Well Day
Did She See For Monihs-Car Now
Sleep We'll, Eat Well, and Pains
Have DiSappeared

." For several months my health had
been failing. and | did not have a well
day in this time. | had severe pains
in my back, my limbs ached and | was
restless at night ] suffered with loss
Of appetite and severe nervous head
aches friend advised ne 20 try
Hoods Sarsaparilla. After taking this
medicine for a while | found I was
gaining in health rapidly. / now have
a good appetite, can sleep well, and he
pains with which ] suffered have al
most entirely disappeared l am gain
ing in flesh | am still taking Hoods
Sarsaparil,a and I recommend il wher-
ever I go" Miss SARAH SMITH. Sli
North Park Street. Chillicothe. Ohio
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08
Lake NAVIGATION Opened.

steamer Porter Chamberlain and con-
sort left for Alpena to load lumber for
Cleveland. This opens navigation here
for the season. Reports from the Cana
dian shore indicate that there is little
ice 0f my apcounf
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

New York, April 3. - The Woolson
Spice company, of Toledo, o., have re-
duced the price of their brand of roast
ed coffee to II cents pound net. 1t is
expected that the Arbuckles will make
corresponding reduction in order to
keep on the same footing in the trade.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

Levi II. Rogers, who died IN Perry.
0. T., aged 81 years, had married eight
times, each wife being of a different
nationality
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

After reading several articles advising
women how to look young one becomes
IMPRESSED with the idea that perhaps
one of the best ways is TO refrain from
worrxing about il.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

A leading railway journal says that
500 lines, aggregating 17,5I1 miles, are
under construction in this country, but
that only 20 per cent viii be finished
this year
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08
THE TRADE SITUATION.
Bradstrect Reports Some Improve
ment I'm business.

New York, April 3. - Bradstreet's
weekly review of trade says:
1.-THE course of general trade shows some
improvement, Notwithstanding an almost
complete stoppage of business in the south
Mississippi valley by washouts, overfiows
and floods. The condition Of country roads
throughout the central western states and
the northwest is such as to further delay
collections and check demand from in
terror merchants. Another drop is re-
corded in prices OF Bessemer pig iron and
steel billets, and in wheat. flour and coal.
coffee and lard, which is, in part, offset by
increased activity and higher prices for
wool and for woolens, for corn, oats, sugar
and petroleum.
Special reports from Sc cities with ref
erence to revival of activity in Industrial
lines Indicate there are a work at those
centers probably not to exceed 100000 in
excess of the number employed in Novem-
Der last. The increases are largely among
employees OF manufacturers of wooden
goods. shoes, clothing, machinery, engines,
agricultural implements, bicycles, car
riages, furniture, iron, steel, glass and
ship building. Depression still exists
among some branches of the wooden goods
industry, in coal mining and cotton goods
manufacture
According to r. G. Dun & Co, failures
reported for the first quarter Of 1897 number
1892. against 4,031 last year, with Liabilities
OF S4S 007, g11, against S57. 425, 1856 last year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-08

nous Yacht Sold.

London. April 6.--Ths Exchange Tele-
graph company hears that the prince
OF Wales has sold his famous racing
yacht Britannia to Mr.. James Gordon
Bennett, proprietor of the New York
Herald.