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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18
Fiffy-fiftt Conuress.

The Fifty-fifth Congress convened
last Monday, in special session,
pursuant to the Presidents call.
The House organized by the re-
election of Hon. Thomas B. Reed as
Speaker, and those for subordinate
positions previously agreed upon by
the Republican members. The
organization of the Senate is prac-
tically the same as that reached
during the recent executive session
OF that body. President Mckinley &
message was directly to the tariff
point, and very brief. He knew
Just what he desired to say, and
said it in a few words. There is a
manifest purpose upon the part OF
the Republican members of the
House to redeem the pledge of their
party upon the tariff question, and
they have a good working majority
in that branch of Congress. In the
Senate the situation is less favorable
t. Oh there seems to be a reason
able probability that the silver
Republicans and gold Democrats in
that body will consent to a Senate
concurrence in any tariff bill that
may pass the House.
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klNNICkINNIC.

Fred Crawford and family have ar
rived from their Dakota home and
are getting settled on the Crawford
farm. We wellom them gladly.
La grippe is having a grand rally in
the northern part of town. The Nor
row and Wadsworth families have
been the most serious sufferers. Joe
Wilson has been in bed since last Fri
Gay, but is improving little at pres
ent. The southern part of town will
not resent the slight if it is passed by.
Eliry Pace brought his bride home
last Thursday We hear they are to
make their home in the Geo. Dickey
house on the Fortune farm.
Dan O'Keefe is home for the spring
vacation.
Miss Helson has entered the Nor
NAL.
Miss Sarah Hicks returned to her
school near Hdy fSard week ago Sat-
urday.
Herman Deyarmond closed the win
ter term of his school by an exhibition
on the evening of March 18th.
At the church meeting last Satur-
day two persons presented them selves
for church membership. They were
to be received on profession of faith
at the communion service on Sunday,
which was prevented by the severe
snow storm.
Mrs. Maud Crawford, with her
children, is at her fathers for the
present.
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PLUM CITY.

Miss Carrie Moser left last Monday
for Eau Claire, where she will visit
for several months.
Mrs. III. Heath of Maiden Rock has
been visiting Mrs. G. Moser the past
week.
Doctor Crum visited Plum City last
week.
Mr.. Campbell, who has bought c.
MOser's store building, has just put in
fine stock of furniture.
Geo. Moser made his parents short
visit last week.
The masquerade ball last Saturday
evening was not largely attended.
d. Ingli and wife left last Monday
evening for Highland to visit their
aged parents.
J. Wagner and wife are still at
Maiden Rock.
Albert Walhour of Red Wing Wis
tied relatives here last week.
f. Terry is able to resume the du-
ties Of postmaster.
Mrs. j. Schulthess is on the gain,
J. Anderson, who had his finger
off in the Lungreen mill, is staying at
j. Moser. Jr.'s.
Died, Monday, March 18th, Mr.. B.
Raab, an old settler of this place
The funeral was held on Wednesday
afternoon. He leaves wife and two
children, Mrs. X. Denniston and Mr..
John Raab, to mourn the loss of a
kind and loving husband and father
The family have the sympathy Of the
comm anity in their bereavement.
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FALLS WISCONSIN, THURSDAY,

Difference to the rights, privileges,
and immunities of the medical
profession, we are constrained to
believe that the physicians of
Wisconsin already enjoy all the
protection of which they are in need,
and it is fan from being to their
credit that any suspicion of bribery
should rest upon their efforts to
secure still further legislation in
their own behalf as a class. The
report to which reference has been
made told how a member of the
lower house had been approached
by friends of the measure with a
financial consideration for his vote
for its passage. They evidently
sized him up as being a one hundred
dollar man, but were informed that
he could get that amount for voting
the other way, so they raised their
bid to one hundred and fifty dollars.
We may not be quite up to date in
some of our ideas, but we assume
that bribe-giver is no better than
a bribe-taker, and if one half or two
thirds of the paid lobbyists who
frequent the legislative halls at
Madison We're transferred to the
State prison at Waupun where they
could not interfere in matters of
legislation it would be far better for
the people, while members of the
legislature would be relieved of
fruitful source of corruption. Be
sides, it is left handed compliment
TO the intelligence and integrity of
senators and assemblymen for their
constituents to send unpaid lobbyists
to Madison to "log-roll" this measure
or that through the legislative mill.
As a rule, men elected to the legisla-
ture are just as well qualified to act
intelligently upon questions coming
before them as are lobbyists TO give
instructions, and more especially
is this the case if they shall have
been elected because of their fitness
for the position.
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Mennhers of Connon council
County omciaIs.
No Board for pardOns.

So far as the legislature of 1897 is
concerned the pardoning power OF
the governor is not to be interfered
with. AS we pointed out some
weeks ago this can be effectually
done only by amending the consti-
tuition, and the legislature refuses to
pass the requisite joint resolution
submitting the proposition to a vote
of the people. Ordinarily there
would be little need of a board of
pardons, but there are times when
restrictions which a pardoning board
would be likely to impose would
prove wholesome. If Gov. Scofeld
shall prove judicious in his exercise
of the pardoning power we will hear
but little upon the proposition to
establish board of pardons during
the next four wears.
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Territory or Blood .

1t is very fortunate that the
belligerent attitude sometimes
assumed by newspapers does not
operate to bring on wars between
nations. Just now some of the
Mexican journals are urging the
Mexican government to demand of
the United States a return to Mexico
of the territory comprising Califor-
MIA, New Mexico, Arizona and such
other territory as this country
acquired from Mexico at the close of
the Mexican war in 1913. Those
little whiffets who are barking for
this demand 60 still further, insist
ing that if the United States
refuse o comply it should be en-
forced at the lannon's mouth
Though nOminally Republic,
Mexico is really but little if any in
advance of a monarchy in the
practical working of her government
al machinery and the idea of the
enlightened people of California
being turned over to the half-civil-
lied Mexicans upon any pretext
would be an absurd one, and still
more preposterous would be the
proposition to enforce such a de-
mand at the lannon's mouth.
The people of the United States
do not desire war with any power,
either great or small, but should the
Mexican authorities decide to take
the advice of the newspaper fighters
down there, and wheel out their
rusty cannon for the entertainment
of Uncle Sam, that distinguished
individual will be found at the show,
accompanied by the latest and most
approved paraphernalia employed
in exhibitions of that character.
The old gent may be a little slow
about some things, but should
occasion require he will be found up
to date in raising, organizing, and
equippinga as brave and intelligent
an army of volunteer soldiers as
ever responded to their country's
call.
1t is said that an unjust persecu-
ton of American citizens residing
in Mexico has been commenced,
and this gives some color to the idea
that our neighbors across the Rio
Grande may really desire a scrap
with the United States, though with
the experience they had in lS48 we
shall be greatly surprised if they
again come into armed conflict with
this nation. If they shall persist in
their persecution of American
citizens it may, however, be necessary
for uncle John Sherman to call
them down.
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A Dirty Mess.

One of the most stupendous
delusions incident to the theory of
popular government was the proposi-
ton that Legislative bodies would
faithfully serve the people eleoting
them. This delusion will never be
dispelled so long as railroad passes,
telegraph, telephone and express
franks, lobbyists and bribe-givers
are on deck. These observations
were prompted by a report recently
sent out from Madison to the effect
that charges We're soon to be prefer
red against a member Of the
Assembly in which he would be
accused Of negotiating for a bride, in
connection with what is known as
the ueaseal bill. With Il due
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Making Haste Slowly.

1t is evidently the purpose of the
new administration ut Washington
to snake haste slowly" in the matter
of official appointments. This will
mean ''hope deferred" to many who
are waiting for their reward for
services rendered during the recent
campaign, but those who finally
secure coveted positions of emolu-
ment and honor will be able to
derive consolation from the redeem
ing feature that their job will last
four years when it does come, even
though it be somewhat tardy in
coming. Though the pressure for
place is very strong, the President
seems inclined to give part of bis
attention to some other matters that
are of greater importance to the
great mass of the people than that
of parcelling out the offices. One OF
these is that of tariff, for a revision
of which Congress is now in session
1t seems probable that the Senate
will cooperate with the House in q
readjustment of the tariff.
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DOWNING.

Isaac Mohanna of Minneapolis spent
Saturday and Sunday with the writer.
John Tiegen, a farmer living a mile
west of here, while cutting down a
tree, had his leg broken in two places,
one Just above the ankle, the other
Just below the knee. The tree which
he was chopping fell against another,
and, sliding backward, struck Mr.. Tie
gems leg.
Miss Allie Decker OF Glenwood went
to Cranetown last Tuesday to visit
her sick cousin.
VIM. Thurber has returned home
from camp.
Miss Cora Rudesill Of Glenwood Wis
tied relatives here one day last week.
The examination for common
school diplomas was held here the 18th
and 18th. A goodly number Of our
young folks wrote.
Culver Thurber returned TO Spring
Valley Saturday.
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PRESCOTT.

Died, at Richmond, Va, March 9th
j. Nj. Bailey, an old resident of this
city. The remains arrived here Tues
day noon. The funeral was held al
his late residence Wednesday after.
noon at 200 o'clock. A widow, two
daughters and one,sOn survive him.
Born, at Wadena. Mimi, March II.
to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank G. Field, a
daughter.
Miss Emma l.. Wilson of st. Paul
spent few days last week with her
mother
Mrs. K. A. Bailey and Mrs. Felt OF
Minneapolis came down to attend the
funeral of j. NJ. Bailey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Platte re-
turned last week from the Hot
Springs.
The la grippe prevails to a consider
able extent in this city, not many
families are free from it.
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MARTELL.

The stockholders of the Martell
Creamery Co. will meet at o'clock p.
NJ. on March 25th to decide in regard
TO the running of the creamery this
summer.
Mr.. Cyprianson Of Eau Claire was
in town Monday, accompanied by T.
Vanasse of Spring Valley.
A petition 10 vote on the license
question this spring has been filed
with the town clerk.
Gilbert Harris, Who has been sick
all winter, is gaining now and is able
TO be around.
Martin p Johnson is spending a
week in Eau Claire with his parents.
Geo. Weldon will close his school in
district No. with an entertainment
next Friday evening.
Charley Sather has been seriously
i'll for a couple of weeks, but is now
better.
E. .. Bonsness' saw mill will shut
down this week.
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CLIFTON.

VIM. Finley, Jr., returned from
Philadelphia Friday where he has
been visiting his sister, Mrs. Middle
ton. He also took in the sights at
Washington and reports very
pleasant trip.
Mrs. VIM. Brown has been sick for
some time. She is in a hospital at st.
Paul and is reported no better at the
present writing.
Margaret Armstrong closed her
school at Gertrude Feb. 26, and is
spending her vacation with her
parents. She will teach there the
coming term.
VIM. Finley, Jr., has purchased forty
acres of land of Mrs. Newell, belong
ing to the old Cook farm.
Mrs. Timothy Manion is on the sick
list.
A four-horse load of Cliftonites at
tended the entertainment at the
Gertrude school house Feb. 10 and
report most agreeable time. The
Messrs. Nopp and Davis rendered
some very fine musical selections
followed by hearty applause. Mr..
Davis recitation was considered ex-
cellent. The remainder of the even
my was cpCnO III udhOih5 "O NJ
Halverson's.
John Copley entertained two Of his
old time eastern friends last week.
John Nopp and family, Theodore
Nopp and John Zimb brick started for
western Minnesota last Wednesday.
Several of our young people intend
to take in the dance at the town hall
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fortune, Mr.. and Mrs.
Kaler and Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll were
callers at f b. Armstrong; the first
of the week.
A few of our young people attended
the dance given by the A. o. U. w. OF
Prescott recently.
Mrs. Chas. FitzsimmOns has re-
turned from her visit in Oak Grove.
Mr.. and Mrs Wells entertained
friends from River Falls last week.
Miss Lille Ha mmond has engaged
a school near Wheaton and will soon
depart for that place.
Several OF our teachers attended
the association at River Falls.
Mr.. Wells is hauling lumber with
the view Of building.
Miss Emma Smith has been very
sick but is now conyalescing.
Miss Carrie Coon has returned to
John Curriers'.
Mr.. Cornelison has sold his farm at
this place.
Mrs. John Corcoran is sending her
daughter Jennie to the Norma.
Chas. Smith INDUCED in a lively
runaway last week. There were no
serious results.
A very pleasant evening was spent
at Mr.. s. Hannah's recently. A.
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has arranged for missionary rallies in
his district April SO and April 1916.
1t gives US pleasure to meet Miss
Denham, formerly of Maiden Rock
who is located in the city, engaged in
clerical work.
Those who desire to look up their
genealogies will find in the reading
room OF the historical society at the
state capitol most, or all, of the fam
lily histories published in the U. s..
and many town histories. 1t is es-
pecially rich in the history of New
England states.
Recent advices from the East con-
tain the news that nearly every one is
the western states.
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ROCK ELM.
Edmund Hold is seriously i'll.

Mrs. A. Kilgore is.ill.
Farley Burgess, Chas. Smith and Ed
Beardsley have each buried infant
children within few days.
James Bulmer has moved from
Wayerly into his own house in this
village. Mr.. Rodgers, who has been
living in it, has moved into Mr.. Fox's
old house. Mr.. Spriggle Of Bay City,
occupies portion OF the Fox house,
also.
An oyster supper was given in Union
Hall last week.
Messrs. Lawson and Brown conduct.
ed meetings in Union Hall last week
George Shaw and Miss Myra Whit.
ney were married at Ellsworth last
week.
Frank Lowater and Miss Effie Groot
were married at Spring Valley Sunday
by Rev. 4 B. Bridgeman, at the
house of Chas. Lowater. Mr.. and
Mrs. T. w. Kendall, Marion Groot
and Miss Newland, attended them.
Hans. Nelson of Ollvet has taken
the contract to build the Waverly
school for $685.. The building is to be
finished by June lst.
Emil F. Leischer has been awarded
an increase Of pension, With a large
sum OF back pay.
Owing to the prolonged cold weather
the vacation OF the village school has
been postponed.
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FARMHILL,

Zach Chidester has returned from
his visit to River Falls.
Mrs. S. McCleary and daughter Ida
Of Ono visited at James Rice's recent
ly.
Giles Wilcox of Hartland visited
relatives in Farmnill the last of the
week.
Jan es Campbell aud bride will soon
move to their new home in Plum
City. We wish them much joy and
may their cares be little roses.
Miss Allie Rice is spending a few
weeks with friends at Waverly.
Miss Daisy Hutchins of Elmwood
spent Sunday with her sister, Mr..
VIM. Rice.
The Rock Elm Cheese Factory has
commenced operation for the season.
Price paid for milk, so cts per hundred.
Frank Churchill is hauling lumbe
to Durand. 1t takes two days to
make the trip, the snow is so deep.
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GILMAN.

Z. Jensen went TO St. Paul last week
and bought a new engine for his saw
mill.
Miss Grace Brown and III. Martin
visited friends here last week.
T. III. Vanasse went to Eau Claire
last week to get some machinery to
replace what was destroyed by fire.
John Nelson is selling hay at SO per
ton. How is that for high price.
G. Sanford and Z ~ Vanasse went
to Ellsworth last Saturday to attend
the graduation exercises for common
schools. Willie Brown, one OF Mr.
Sanford's pupils, received diploma.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown visited friends
in Gilman last week.
Charley Sorenson expects to move
back to Roberts this week, having
finished his winters work here.
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CT PAUL.

The Kelley cure at Minneapolis is
Furnishing. and the graduates seem &c
be proof against firewater, in most
cases. Meanw nile, the legislature re.
fuses to pass even local option bill,
to reduce the number Of those need
ing Keeley's treatment.
Since the many readers Of the JOUR-
NAL will rejoice to know that for
mer resident of River Falls is both
energetic and successful in his chosen
field. we take pleasure in saying that
Rev. DR.. NJ. E. Cady, presiding-elde
Joliet district, Rock River conference,
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SPRING Nay.

The village schools elise March 26
for two weeks vacation.
The revival meetings will close this
week. They have been we'll attended.
The new dressmaking shop, opened
by Misses Warn and hanson, already
does rushing business.
Our village has been lively with
many teams this week Bolts are all
hauled in but log hauling continues.
The Spring Valley Reading Circle
met at Mr.. A. Arnesor's on the 18th
inst, and carried out an interesting
program. DR.. Fjelde and wife of
Martell were welcome addition to
the circle on That evening and we hope
TO see them often.
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For Sale Cheap.

The two farms known as the Loring
Farm (4s0 acres) and the Tubbs Farm
eco acres, both near River Falls.
Also several other pieces Of land In St.
Croix Co.
Terms easy and interest low.
Apply to
r. Z. JEFFERSON,
Sc. Psai; MINI,
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STATE OF wIsCoNsIN,-County Court

STATE OF wIsCoNSIN,-County Court foI
- Pierce County.
In the matter OF the estate OF Charles Fitzsm-
mons deceased. II Probate.
Notice is hereby given that letters OF admin
istTation on the estate OF Charles FitZsimmOns.
deceased, late of the town Of Clifton, in said
county, having issued to Timothy VI. Manion, OF
the town of Clifton, In said county, the claims
and demands Of all persons against said Charles
Fitzsimmous deceased, viii be received, exam
ined and adjusted oy the County Court OF said
Pierce county, at the regular terms thereof TO
be held at the County Court room in the village
Of Ellsworth in said county. on the first Tues
day, being the 4th day OF May, A. D..
1ss7, and the first Tuesday, being the It'll day
Of Sentember A. ID. 1857 and that until and
including the 9TH day Of September, A. d. 1897,
Is the time allowed and limited by said County
Court for creditors Of said Charles FitZsim-
mons deceased TO present their claims for exam
nation and allowance.
Dated Feb. 18th, A. ID. 1897.
BY order Of the court,
ALLEN p. WELD,
H-ws County JaaEe.
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Notice Of Judicial Election.
PIERcE COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE,

IlEKCf- OOUNI1 NLEKh > OFtitEs &c
February 6, 1897. %
Notice is hereby given that al the Judicial
Election TO be held in the several towns, wards
villages, and election districts of the County OF
Pierce, on the first Tuesday of April. A. ID. 1897
being the 9th day of said month, the following
officers are to be elected, t0-wit:
A Justice Of the Supreme Court in place o.
Hon. ROujet ID. Marshall, whose term Of Office
will expire on the first Monday in January, A
ID. 1898.
A County Judge in place Of Hon. Allen p.
Weld, appointed to ill the vacancy oecasioned
by the resignation OF Hon Hans B. Warner
who was elected for the full term ending on
the first Monday of January, 1898.
Said election to be held and conducted, votes
eanvassed, and returns made in accordance
with law.
Given under my hand and official seal at my
Office in the in the Village Of Ellsworth this 9th
day of February, A. D. 1897.
IsEAL.l j. B. JENSoN. County Clerk
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GERTRUDE.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Hanson and
daughter Myrtle attended the Cen
trail Graduating Exercises at Els
worth last Saturday.
Rev. Chas. Mcintosh of River
Falls will deliver an illustrated lee
ture on "Across the Continent" this
evening, Children l0c; adults l5c.
c. f. Hanson went to Viking on
business Tuesday.
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First publication March IS, 1879
Notice of Election to Determine the
Question of License.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
Pierce and st. Croix Counties,
City of River Falls.


A petition having been presented to the City
Clerk o. the City of River Falls, signed by a
number Unqualified voters of said city equa to
more than 10 per cent. of the whole number OF
votes east in said city at the last general lee
ton for Governor, praying that the electors OF
said city may have submitted to them the
question whether or not any person shall be
licensed in said city to deal or traffic in any
spirituOus, malt or intoxicating liquors or
drinks as a beverage aud said City Clerk hay
ing made an order that such question be sub
mtted to the electors of said city, as provided
by Section l, Chapter 52l Of the laws OF 1889,
notice is hereby given that such election VIII
be held in and for said city on the first Tues
day, being the sixth day, of April A. ID. 1897.
Such election will be held in the First Ward
of said city at the City Pump House and in the
Second Election District of said city at the of
flee of X. l.. Lien.
Polls will be open at 900 O'Clock A. NJ. and
close at shutdown.
Dated March IS. 1897.
ALLEN P. WELD, City Clerk.
III. L. WADswoRTH,
E. L. FOLLANsBEE
A. SYNIEs,
Inspectors OF Election First Election District.
w. $. ENSIGN,
JOHN BURNETT,
j. J. FOSTER,
Inspectors of Election Second Election District.