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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30
FOR STARVING CUBA.
Secretary sherman Issues mn Appeal
to Americans.
Washington, Dec. 25.-The following
proclamation to the American people
has been issued:

Washington, Dec. 25.-The following
proclamation to the American people
has been issued:
Department Of State, Washington. u.
G.. Dec. q. 1Sg7.-By direction OF the presi-
dent. the public is Informed that. IN defer
ence 10 the earnest desire Of the govern
ment 10 contribute By effective action
toward the relief of the suffering people in
the island Of Cuba. arrangements have
been perfected by which charitable con-
tributions in money or money kind can be
sent to the island by the benevolently-dis-
posed people OF the United States.
Money. provisions, clothing, medicines
and the like articles Of prime necessity can
be forwarded to Gen. Fltzhugh Lee, the
consul-general of the United States at Ha-
vana, and all articles now dutiable by law
so consigned VIII be admitted into Cuba
FREQ OF duty The consul-ceneral has been
instructed 10 receive the same and to CO.
operate with the local authorities and the
charitable boards for the distribution of
such relief among the destitute and needy
people of cuba.
The president is confident that the peO-
pie of the United States, who have on many
occasions In the past responded most gen
erously to the cry for bread from peoples
stricken by famine or sore calamity. and
who have beheld no less generous action
on the part of foreign communities when
their own countrymen have suffered from
fire and flood. VIII heed the appeal for aid
that comes from the destitute at their own
threshold, and especially at this season of
good Will and rejoicing give of their album
dance TO this humane end.
JOHN SHERMAN"
The appeal was issued afte, consulta-
ton with Minister Dupuy de LONE. The
Spanish minister called AZ the state de-
partment about noon Friday and con-
farred with Judge Day concerning the
relief OF the reconcentrados on the
island. He made it clear that the Span
ish government would cooperate in any
relief measures, and that there was en-
tire Willingness that the supplies go di-
rect to Consul-Genernl Lee. instead of
through Spanish relief channels.
Havana, Dee. 25.-Capt. Gen. Blanco
has cabled to the Spanish minister Mt
Westinghouse Dupuy dc LONE
that Americans have authority to send
supplies to the reconcentrados of the
island without paving customs duties.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

London. Dec. 27.--A Mrs. Jarvis and
her nine children, the Youngest baby,
day morning in four-room cottage Oc-
cupied by the Jarvis and two other fam
lilies in Dixie street, Betbnal Green, Lon
don. The unfortunate family occupied
the upper floor. BY strange comet
dence, Mr.. Jarvis, the woman's husband,
who had been suffering from consump-
ton. died in the workhouse infirmary
Sunday afternoon without having heard
of the disaster. Mrs. Jarvis earned a
scant livelihood by making match boxes,
and her rooms were filed with inflam-
mable material.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30
RUSSIA GRABS AGAIN.
Her Troops Occupy kin-Chau-Japsu
Waits Her Opportunity.

London, Dec. 2s.-Russia has made
another grab of Chinese territory, and
evidently is inten; upon forcing the
hand of Great Britain in regard to parti-
ton. News comes that the cars forces
have occupied Kin-Chau, lying north Of
Port Arthur. This places them a little
nearer Peking. and gives them com
mand of another important strategic
position in the Gulf of Lau-Tung. The
incident has intensified the interest in
oriental affairs, and is taken to mean
that the ear is intrenching himself in
the Flowery kingdom. II is also taken
as signifying that an understanding ex-
lists with Germany and possibly with
France.
IL is expected, however, that when
the French cruisers get into Chinese
waters seizures viii be made, and that
Britain will then be compelled 10 grab
territory in an attempt to preserve the
balance OF power in the Yellow sea.
Action is likewise awaited on the
part of Japan, whose indemnity is like
j. 10 remain unpaid should all the pow
crs appropriate The Chinese littoral.
Odessa. Dec. est is reported that
two frst-claSs cruisers. with a large
number Of extra marines, have been
ordered TO join the Russian squadron
in Chinese waters.
London, Dec. 21.--A special dispatch
from Shanghai says: 1t is reported
that Il British war ships are off Che
mulpo, Corea, southwest Of Seoul, sup
porting the British consurs protest,
really amounting 70 an ultimatum,
against the kings practically yielding
the government of Corea into the hands
o. the Russian minister. The protest is
specially directed against the dismissal
OF McLeavy Brown. British adviser 10
the Coreau customs. in favor Of the
Russian nominee. Tie news has pro-
duced Consideration at Seoul, which is
heightened by the knowledge that
Japan has fleet of so war ships await
ing the result of tine British representa-
ton, that Japan fully supports. Japan
is irritated by he arrival OF Russian
troops in Corea and it is believed that
She will oppose them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30
ntnrr.Iin surrerr-

New York, Dec. 25.--For the first
time in the history of surgery the com
plcte excision OF the stomach of human
being has been successfully accom-
plished the patient--a woman-mOre
than three months after the operation
being to all intents and purposes well
and capable of performing her daily
work. The operation, which was per
formed by DIR. Carl Schlatter. of the
University of Zurich. Switzerland, has
attracted widespread attention in Eu-
rope, where II is hailed as a brilliant
one, the firs' step in a new history of
surgical triumDhS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

Columbus. o., Dec. 2S.-A call has
been issued by the conference OF min
crs and operators for a joint meeting OF
representatives from the competitive
field of western Pennsylvania. West
Virginia. Ohio. Indiana and Illinois, to
be held in the Y. VI. c. \. building in
Chicago, ILL.,. at ten o'clock "a. m, Mon
day. January II, 1898. for the purpose OF
establishing mutual relations and for
mulating an annual scale of prices to be
paid for mining il the various fields in
the states aforesaid for the ensuing
scale year, and such adjustment of diff
foreutials as may be agreed on, and if
possible the permanent establ ishnent
Of interstate agreement on the mining
question, and the consideration of such
other matters as may properly come be
fore such meeting.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30
Heaviest I'm Years.

New York. Dec. 2j.-R. G.. Dun & Co..
in their weekly review of trade, say:
''The weekly reports show a rema rkably
large holiday trade az many points, the
largest for five years. Moreover, at the
season when wholesale business usually
shrinks, the pressure Of demands for imme-
diate deliveries, which results from unpre-
cedented distribution to consumers. keeps
many establishments at work that usually
begin their yearly rest spell somewhat
earlier. Instead Of decreasing, the demand
for products shows an unexpected increase
in several important branches. Foreign
trade continues satisfactory, even In com
parison with the remarkable record Of a
year ago, when exports exceeded Sll7,D0,-
900 In December. Bank failures at Phila-
delphia, due 10 Individual operations. cause
no disturbance. and commercial failures
for the month have been less than half
yen &c q ha 81 mo 3 -
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

T, rec northern men were hunting ir
Missouri. and had with them On Irish.
man as cook. One evening, after dark,
the ra-a look pail and went TO near
by stream for water, and &C. less than
minute lac came running pack, all in
tremble. When he found his speech.
h. explained that lie had been chased
by panther. The hunters set out TO
investigate. but could find no trace OF
the beast. The next evening the cook
was at WORK when there came wild,
unearthly scream almost over his head
Panther" howied the cook. letting tho
pot drop into the fire. There was gem
cral shoat % laughter. You goose"
cried orc % the hunters, al length,
'vcur PANTHER is a screech OWL"
'.N ttt H9 you thinL. old boy. ! stole
,.- .,ol that naughty Miss Juniper,
Pooh. tadt + nothing The last evening
/ ss- there I saw hcr poodle lis. her II
tIfre-. -t ieyeland Plain Dealer
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30
New baseball League.

Chicago. Dec. 2S.-Five Western UNI
versities organized into the Western
Intercollegiate Baseball league in this
city Monday. The following clubs will
compose the league: University of
Michigan, University Of Chicago, Uni
versity of Illinois. University Of Wis
consin and Northwestern university.
Manager Keith, of Michigan. was elect
ed president, and /. +. Fischer, of Illi-
nois, secretary. \ series of three games
will be played between each of the
clubs. The season opens April 9. with
Northwestern versus Illinois. al Cham
paign, and closes June II. with Chicago
versus Michigan. at Detroit, and Illinois
versus Wisconsin. at Madison
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

At a metropolitan telegraph office the
telegraph clerk Ga young mani. after re
peated calls on the instrument 20 a
young lady clerk, at last got a response
He telegraphed back TO her yehemently:
II have been trying 10 catch you for
the last hour"
In moment came the reply: Pooh
that's nothing. There's a young miin
here has been trying 10 do that for a
year, and hasn't got me vet. "-Tit-Bit
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

Cleveland, o., Dec. "a. - Fire broke
out in the business center of the city at
five o'clock Thursday afternoon. and
famed by high northwest wind de-
stroyed property worth nearly $1,000
600. The Power block of Frankfort
street, owned by J. II. Perkins, six
stories high and made of brick, was
consumed above the second story, and
the rear OF the brick Wiltshire block, six
stories high, owned also by Mr. Perkins
and fronting on Superior street, was
burned. The fire started by the explo-
sion of a large can of benzine in the
lithographing establishment of Johns
a Co In tho Power block
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30
VIII Paw netter MnRes.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. "a. - The
Coronne Coal company and the Virginia
and Alabama Coal company, employing
about 200 coal miners in Walker coun-
~. announce that on January / they
will advance wages from 90 to
20 cents per ton. The increased de-
mand for coal and the need of more
labor is the cause of the advance.
Other operators are expected to follow
Sri+
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

Washington Remington. the last Of
fae famous Remington triplets. died at
his home in North SmithfielG. L. l.. the
other day. aged 81 years. he was son
81 Henry Remi- - u. and, with his
brothers. jefferson and Monroe. uow
losh dead. was Dor, on the same Gdy In
the year 1916. Attlat time three presi-
dents. Washington Jefferson aud Mon
roe. had served their terms, and the
proud father named his three sous after
The presidents OF the United States
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

Miss Lucinda Day died At the age Of 90
years in quaint Ettie brick house in
West Springfield, Mass, where she bad
!ived all her life seventy wears ago
Ms Day had q love affair. Her lover
WAS sailor. and on his departure for 4
voyage Miss Day promised To place
every night led candle in the win
dow g. greet linn il he returned in the
night He has not since been heard
from. but Miss Day refrsrd 10 believe
him dead The night of her death was
che frst time for 20 years the candle
had not Shone III the window
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

Men who have passed the prime Of life
arc won; 10 speak with "a certain Kind Of
envy of the Young people who are about
20 enter upon active life 81 the begin
ming 81 the twentieth century. The
feeling IS that tic ne,t generation i TO
see a greater advance H. the world. a
greater advance il. civilization than has
ever Vet been attained In any equal
period. The outlook before the young
man os TO-DAY Is = after o. Interesting
speculation
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

President McKin.cy'> mother wrote
a little sketch 81 his early liic which has
in IL more worth than many campaign
biographies Abiding 90 her fami, y
cares she said in one ~ those simple
sentences that say - much 4 did the
best I could. II course. bat 7 had ~
children. and had all my own work 10
do" Her experience - that OF M ions
81 women Who do ;hcir own work and
do il - well that their memories are
blessed in countless homes. : good
womau's work t. never done. aud it !
doubtful If the busiest man Iabors more
irduStviously than does ths ordinary.
arefu housewife
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

Experiments ia the east seem 10 have
proved that hOrseiess carriage j. much
cheaper in the long run than a carriage
with horses II has the additional
recommendations that = viii stand
without tying. never kicks. and never
scares AZ other horseless carriages.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30
Laid Down on the Track.

Manchester, y. T., Dec. 24.-Steven
Zoni, 80 years old. an Italian, commit
ted suicide in the Lehigh Valley yards
here by deliberately laying his neck
over a rail and allowing a freight train
TO cut off his head. 1t is thought he
was insane, but il is also said that an
unfortunate love affair was the cause
Of his act
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

All over The world philosophers and
phiIsnthropists are Watching the at
tempt being made by Commander
Booth-TucLer. % the American saliva
ton Army. 70 solve the VeNiug problem
OF the overcroVJed city. Booth-Tuck-
sr's attemp; takes the form II country
colonies which VIII combine individual
ism and communism in almost equal
proportions. One Of these colonies :
IN operation in ceutra California and
she other Is about % he established on
1900 acres % fruit land uear Holly. Col
Each family VII IS ~ vi6-l Nth e
furnished cottage anil % fe,s -e-e~ 7a
Iong time and low interest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

On the summit OF the highest noun
tain in Germany, Zugspitze, 10000 feet
in the Bayarian highlands, a refuge hut
has been opened, with accommoda
tfons for % guests. II is built Of stone
secured by steel rods. and the interior
is warmly lined with cork and felt. Al
Alpine society supplied the cost
amounting to s1O.o0O-st Louis Globe
Democrat
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

The health authorities Of indianapolis
ssy tina; dipht'.eria and other con
fcgious diseases are spread ia that ci:v
by the use in common by school children
~ penholders and Head pencils. These
are gathered iU box es.ch evening ard
rcdistrihuted The next Gay to different
pupils. In this way a pencil finds its
way into the months Of scores OF chill
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

Mining for whisky IS What Kansas
City is arranging TO do. some 40 years
ego cargo Of corn whisky was sunk in
the Missouri river. Where the river
thcn ran is now dry nd. and il is pro
posed % dig down md lift ont the bar
rels. bat It IS uo use for olG topcrs 20
start for Kansas City until further mo-
;ice-the hoops may have given way he
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

The Choctsw and Chickasaw Indians.
of Indian territory. seem in earnest in
the determination 10 leave United
states soil II arrangements can be made
With the Mexican government for the
'oc1tiou - colonies aggrega;iug 26.0O0
rstjveS south - the Eiu GrsnGt. The
white men who covet the valuable lands
held lv the Indians viii not regret their
going. but fAc Indians themselves may
make a serious mistake. Doubtless
they have some real grievances, but in
The main they are now well treated aud
many of them have become rich and
prosperous
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

Nde.e Marie Juaua Pa-ti. better
known a. Ade..ua Pa;ji. was born Feb
rul-y ~. 1885. AMI IS therefore nearly -
Years old Sic has a castle IN Wa!rs,
aud Is reported % BE- worth over Si,oo0.-
40. She receives $4,000. however. for
singing In concert. and. although her
voice Is not Nhat it was ten Years ago.
,ns stilI appears frequeE;ly iu London
and The provinces
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30
MARKETS.
Minneannlis. Dec. ..

Minneapolis, Dec. 70.
Wheat-No. ] northern. "a to Csc
No. northern, - to S9c; May, 9O5.c
Corn-NO. 3. 26c
Oats-No. white. % TO csc.
Cattle-Steers. $500 to S.75; cows
s3.6O
Hogs-sS 70 to S25.
Sheep-Mutton, sS.lO to 80; lambs,
s4.2
Butter-Creamery, extras. 81 70 22c.
creamery, firsts, 20 10 2lc: dairy, fancy,
10 20 coo dairy. choice. IS 70 SC.
POultry-Turkeys. 10 $. spring
chickens. toS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

There should lie no opposition 90 the
bill introduced Dy Congressman Bar
rett, of Massachusetts. fJrb. 'ding tne
use OF the United States flag fo- adver-
Using purposes. such n misuse Of the
national standard Is permitted nowhere
r'-c on earth
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

Secretary Gage touches upon the re-
port ot the bureau 81 migration,
which states that IMMIGRATION - the
United States drrirg the fiscal year
ended june -. lsg5, shows decrease e.
If2a3j from the arrivals for the pre-
tsdiug fiscal wear. and was the smallest
IN volume since The subject has been
under federal supervision. where i; was
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

Indiana, Pa, Dec. 27.-Milton Neal
and his aged wife were shot TO death by
an unknown assassin at her home near
jacksonville, nine miles southwest of
here some time during Christmas.
Their bodies were found at nine o'clock
Sunday night by their son Harry, who
was passing the house, and stopped TO
pay Christmas call on his parents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

n will b. remembered that an inves-
tigatiou by she treasury department
about a year ago showed Former l.
brarian A. X SpofIvrd rs hc ubou; $50
GO0 short IN his accounts. Now IL APP
pears shat a large part. i not Al.
Of this deficit which Mr. SpoT1r,l
promptly maze good on; 90 his Own
pocket will he accounted sor by a great
batch Of old money orders which the
abseut-miuGsd Librarian had put aside
and forgot - cash. Librarian J. Russes.
Young and Fir>; Assistant Postmaster
tieneral Heath say that some Of the or
ders cntt. back = Aears.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

Al exchange thinks that enc honest
working man, no matter how wet and
dirty with Precipitation, j. worth more
20 a community than a score Of dudes
and a hundred other Ioasers, 10 matter
how rich their parents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30
Don't like our Attitude

Madrid, Dec. 2S.-According to an
official announcement the government
considers that the Spanish press at
taches too great importance TO the
Woodforl note. The government, says
the announcement. continues to regard
America $ attitude as correct, despite
Certain statements in the note requir-
inp refufation."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30
Wheel Compapy Assigns,

Springfield, Mass. Dec. 2s.-The Over
man Wheel company. OF Chicopee
Falls, with agencies in all the principal
cities 81 the country, made an assign
ment Monday to President II. II. Bow
man, of the Springfield national bank.
liabilities. S55Q. Op0: assets, ST ais, 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

Gov. John g. Erady. ~ N.a>ka. has
in which lie advises all inexperienced
men who conn. 10 Kl0udike 10 work for
wages AZ least the first wear and not -
come a: an unless they intend 20 stay
four or five years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30
Threw Acid I'm His Face.

+. II. Lynch, young lawyer of Ocon-
10, has been suffering from the effects
of carboiic acid which was dashed into
his eyes by woman. The assault took
place in the streets of Oconto and the
woman escaped. 1t is certain now that
his cyesight will be at least partially
restored. Mr.. Lynch says he believes
the act was done by some one whom he
had enraged in lawsuit
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30
For singerIy'. Creditors.

Philadelphia. Dec. 2s.-The confer
rees appointed to formulate plan of
settlement of the affairs of William NJ.
Singerly have recommended that stock
in the Philadelphia Record be issued
and paid to the creditors to the amounts
OF their indebtedness. Mr.. Singerly is
to be left in. charge of she Record, and
he is to re given six years in which to
pay off these bonds According to the
statement the Philadelphia Record for
the last seven years has shown q net
earning OF S243,000 a year
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30
whoIrsnIe Massacre,

Cincinnati, Dec. rs Yakob Sargis, of
Ooramiah, Persia, now in this city Civ
ing talks on Persia and Armenia. has
just received a letter from friends IN
his Persian home informing him that
a band of raiders from KooTdestana had
massacred all the inhabitants of a Per
sian Christian town, so souls, near
Salinas, Persia.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

W. W. Potter, of Chippe va Falls, who
looked over the state park lands and
made estimates for the land commits
sioners, thinks that the state viii real
ize 100000 out of them. He is of the
opinion that the state is wise in dispOs-
ing of them. The fires of last year did
great damage 70 the pine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30
nnrnea 20 meath.

Pittsburgh. Pa. Dec. 2s.-DuTing a
fire al New Haven. suburb Of this city
Miss Nancy Browdy, aged &c. Of Butte
Mont. was burned 10 death, and the
mother aged &c. whom she was visit
irg. was g badly barned that she San
not survive.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30
,notbeT Monument 90 Lincoln

Denver, Col, Dec. p. - Formal steps
were taken Thursday by the incorpora-
ton Of the Abra ham Lincoln Memorial
association for the establishment Of q
suitable monument TO the martyr presi-
dent in Colorado. The site selected is
the summit of Mount Lookout. in The
Arkansas valley.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30
Receivership dissolved.

An order dissolving the receivership
Of the Bank of Amigo and authorizing
the payment of liabilities was received
from the circuit judge of the Amigo dis
trict President Bergman is acting as
cashier and is paying all depositors IN
full. After all claims are paid an effort
will be made to reorganize the bank.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30
Population of Japan.

San Francisco. Dec. %. - Latest adj
vices say that according to the official
census Just completed the population
ofJapan for the year 1876 was 42..6l .09a
an increase Of 4s7.64s user that d the
preceding year.