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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10
HIS MAIDEN VOTE.
An Important Occasion, but lie Did
Not Graxn IL TriumphantIy.

1t was his maiden vote, and he felt
that the event was one of sufficient inf-
portance 10 warrant mention in the coli
umns of the daily press. For weeks be-
forehs nd he studied the merits of the
several candidates, and decided upon
his choice a dozen times, and as often
changed his mind. 1t did seem PITY
that all had so many good traits, and
yet no one possessed them alone.
In addition. TO reading all the daily
papers and campaign literature that
came his way. the young man attended
the political meetings and shouted uu-
Ill he developed some throat trouble.
He marched in professions for each and
every candidate, and even rode in a
band wa gon-in fact, he left nothing
undone 10 learn which man was the best
to cast that all-important vote for.
The day before election he felt as
mixed up as ever, and finally appealed
10 his father election morning.
Il say, dad" he began. as his father
was leaving the breakfast table, who
ought / to vote for?"
Vote the ticket your convictions tell
you is the best" his father replied,
catching mp his hat and starting for the
door.
But, dad, tell me. I'm dead sure
rant tell which mans the best. They
all claim to be the whole thing. and they
can't all be 0. X"
His father paused with his hand on
the doorknob as he said, angrily:
When a kid gets old enough to vote
he ought TO have enough sense TO know
which man ne wants TO cast his ballot
for. A mistake was made in your case.
You oughtn'i TO be OF age until you're
30" and be slammed the door angrily.
The young mans mother scolded him
for making his father angry; his sister
said that it was Just like a boy, anyway,
while his maiden aunt with advanced
notions cried Indignantly. pointing her
skinny forefinger at him:
'And to think dummy like that can
vote and am denied the privilege"
BY this time the young man discov-
cred that he would receive no assist
ance from his home circle, so he saun-
tered toward the polling place and hung
about for over an hour before be ven
tured in. To his surprise he was al
lowed to pass unchallenged, and as he
took up a pencil and ticket he felt
that at last he was one of the great
American nation.
When he finally emerged Las face was
flushed, but wore triumphant express
sion and all day long he moved like one
who had discharged a serious duty.
well, did you get that vote cast?"
You bet | did" was the somewhat
iuarticulate answer, the young mans
mouth being full.
who did you vote for?" asked his
sister.
"Yes, who did you?" his father re-
peated. looking interested.
The young man pushed back his plate
and beamed on the assembled family as
he replied:
well, all the candidates seemed 50
good that marked them all."-Chieago
News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10
CANOvAS TO STAY.
Unexpected Solution of spanish Min
isterfal Crisis.


Madrid, June THE queen regent
las conhrned Senior Canovas, the
premier, in his ministerial powers, and
the cabinet will remain in Office with
personnel and policy unchanged. All
the leading members of the senate and
OF the chamber of deputies who were
consulted by her majesty, as well as
three marshals. have advised the recall
of Capt Gen. Weyler from Cuba.
At a cabinet council held Sunday
afternoon at his residence Senior Cano-
vas. the premier. announced that the
queen regent had renewed his powers
and those of the cabinet in terms most
flattcring 10 him and all his colleagues.
1t is understood that the government
does not contemplate any immediate
change in the supreme command in
Cuba The surprise and displeasure OF
the various sections of the opposition
are not easy 10 describe.
Washington. June s.-The reinstate-
ment OF the Canoyas cabinet at Madrid.
accompanied by the official announce
ment that Butcher" Weyler will not
be recalled from Cuba. falls upon Wash
ington as a genuine surprise. TWAS un-
expected in all quarters, and the con-
struetion generally placed on the act
is that it puts back a restoration of
peace in Cuba and definitely Endorses
the Weyler administration in such a
pronounced way as to win the conclu-
sion that atrocities VIII be redoubled.
Not a few congressman are expressing
the opinion that the move looks like
deliberate attempt to provoke the
United States into the commission of an
act of interference in Cuban affairs
upon which offensive construction can
be placed in order TO involve this coun-
try in trouble, and thus hasten the end,
which Spain must now see is inevitable,
namely. the independence of Cuba or its
annexation to the United States.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10
A Foreion Protest.

Washington, June 7.-On the opening
of the senate a letter from the secretary
of state was received transmitting a
letter from the minister of Austria
Hungary, Baron Won Hegelmueller,
protesting in behalf of his government
against the determinations of the sugar
schedule in the pending tariff bill
against bountied sugar. The minister's
letter was read in full at the request
of Senator Vest. 1T urges that the dis
elimination against sugars receiving
bounties denies to Austria hungary the
most favored nation treatment and also
threatens to damage heavily the ex-
ports of the country. The communica-
ton was referred to the finance COM
lOitfee
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10

The lightest shade of silk in under
skirts is now permissible under the
severest walking gown, but they are
not so pretty as the rich, dark ones.
Mahogany red. or hunters green. with
black guipure lace, makes the pref
test.
Narrow satin ribbon, plated. gath
cred or shirred, is used at wrist and
throat. instead of lace or lisse ruching.
by some ultra-fashionable women. IF
two ribbons are used together, one of
them is sure TO be black satin.
French millinery shows a fondness
for clusters of black plumes curling in
every direction, or standing stifiiy ram
pant. They seem to be in their element
in company with the white rose, cool
looking and young" with the costume
of any color-Chicago Record.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10
cnIhnnn Rcfnrn..

New York, June S.-William j. Cal
houn, who was sent to Cuba a. spe-
cial commissioner to investigate the cir
cumstances of the death in the prison
of DIR. Ruiz. an American citizen,
reached this city on his return Mon
day. lie was accompanied by George
w. Fishback, his secretary, and Charles
y. Pepper. Washington newspaper
correspondent, who went to Cuba with
the commissioner. Ramon o. Will
liams. formerly United States consul
general to Cuba. came on the same
steamer. Mr.. Calhoun said that the
commission held three sittings between
MAY 20 and June ! at Havana. Regulus
and Guanabacoa. The papers examined
in the case were chiefly military rec
ords. The final report will be made to
Washington by Gen. Lee. Mr.. Calhoun
declined to give his opinion on the case.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10
The News OF the Week.
FIFTY-FIFTH COMPRESS.
of the Special se.slon.
BIZ -ELEoRkPH AID NAL.

Proceedings of the Special session.
The United States senate made great
er progress on the tariff bill on the 81
than on any day since the debate
opened, completing more than half Of
the important metal schedule. The
house was not in session.
The United States senate again made
good progress on the tariff bin on the
30, covering about ten pages Of the
metals schedule. In the house the CON
ference report on the Indian appropria-
ton bin was adopted. Mr.. Terry (Ark.l
endeavored TO bring up Cuban affairs
as a privileged question. bu. was de-
feated.
The United States senate had period
Of speechmaking on the 4th. and as
result little progress was made on the
tariff bill. The advance covered about
two pages, and brought the work up 10
the wood schedule. the first item of
which was considered. but not com
pleted. The nomination Of Ellis H.
Roberts, of New York. to be treasurer
Of the United States. WIS received from
the president. The house was not In
session.
When the United Stat IS senate laid
aside the tariff bill on the 5tn it had
reached the sugrr schedule. which haal
been the subject OF so much interest aud
conflict. The house was not in session.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10
MISPLACED CHlvALRY.
Trouble Came of His MeddIing In
other Peoples Business.


Other Peoples business.
The beauteous creature was in tears,
and consequently the young mans blood
boiled with indignation. Wouldn't
beauty in distress make any impression
able youths blood boil? Well, rather.
A great big u k of man had stopped
her on the public street. He had adj
dressed few words to her at first, and
as she tried to hurry past him without
answering, he had roughly caught her
by the arm.
lie me go!" she had cried, but the
big brute had merely laughed. and then
said something to her in low lone, at
which she had burst into tears.
Clearly il was a case for Intervention
by any courageous gallant. Her tears
were evidence that she had been grossly
insulted, and her attempt to free herself
from the big bully's grasp was addition
al proof that she stood in need of succoT.
Now, that'll dol" said the young
man, warningly, in loud and resolute
tone.
The big brute stopped shaking the
girl and looked at the Dung man in sur
prise, while the girls establishment was
made evident by the way she opened
her eyes and stared.
"She can hardly believe that she has
a champion. poor thing" said the young
man to himself, and his bosom swelled
with pride until the buttons on his coat
threatened to give way.
who yer talkin' to-" asked the big
brute, after he had partially recovered
from his surprise.
you" replied the young man,
promptly, more determined than ever
to make a bold stand and a good impress
s;on. 81 cannot stand idly by and
see YOU insult and bully a friendless
girl--one who in every way is your SUI
perior. For every pang your disgrace
full conduct has caused her, +"
"CIimb his frame. Bill" suddenly in
terrupted the girl. Don't stand no gas
from a spindle-shanked dude what in
terferes with things that don't concern
him, or I'll wade into him myself and
teach him that | kin handle me own
quarrels. Swipe him. quick!"-Chicago
Post
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10
TIC nInn.e nnhice.

The blouse bodice is having new
lease of life. and good half of the
gowns made now have a blouse front.
4 blouse with a deep collar. slashed and
trimmed on the side, is none the less a
blouse. We do not always see sleeves
of the same material as the blouse, foI
for the sleeve in going down i'm size has
gone up in Importance. With the re-
yers and deep collars so fashionable,
this gives the garment some suggestion
Of a sleeveless jacket, which is added to
by the scant tabs that often fall over
the shoulder. Indeed, some recent
gowns give the idea that the sleeves are
put on first and the rest of the gown
added afterwar,l.-N. Y. Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.


Senior Canovas del Castillo rendered
to the queen regent OF Spain the res
ignation Of his cabinet, owing to the
difficulty the ministers experienced in
carrying on the government.
Turkish officials have signed the ex-
tension Of the armistice, and il was ex-
pected that peace negotiations would
begin promptly at Constantinople.
An armistice has been signed be-
tween the Greek and Turkish military
commanders in Theasaly and Epirus, TO
continue Until the .onclusion of the
peace negotiat ons.
In the English channel the steamer
Massachusetts, ran down during fog a
fishing boat and us four occupants were
drowned.
By the loss of the British ship Zeilika,
bound from New York for Wellington,
New Zealand. - men were drowned.
Adyiees from Naples say that Mount
Vesuvius was in violent eruption.
For the eighth time Lady Henry SOM
erset has been reelected president of
the British Women's Temperance asso-
citation.
While trying to cross n glacier near
Prince William sound three men named
Bottcher. Blackstone and Holinque
were killed.
In the hill country of the province of
Isere, France, a cloudburst caused the
overflow of the river Norge and tie de-
struction of a number of paper mills
and silk factories. Loss. 100000
francs.
In Spain Cauovas and his conservative
cabinet are to remain in Office. The
queen regent has again confirmed
Canoyas as premier.
In the foothills of the Sierre Madre,
in Mexico. Francis Schlatter, who
claimed to perform miraculous cures
by Divine power, was found dead. He
starved 10 death.
The Liberto. French beat engaged
in the Iceland fisheries, was lost with
% members of her crew.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10

The leading steel men agree that the most
particular buyers in the country are the
Winchester Repeating Arms CO., New
Haven, Ct. THIS company viii only accept
the most perfect OF selected lots. Such IN
formation is net surprising 20 any one who
owns d Winchester gun, for its strength and
fine finish is yery apparent. The Ninche =
tiers are just as particular about everything
that is used in making guns and ammuni-
ton as they are about steel. For this rea-
son when you buy Winchester goods you
can be sure of getting the best IN the world.
They cost no more than poor makes. Send
for : large illustrated catalogue free.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10

Chang Cha Tung. yiceroy of the prov
iuce IF -Kwaug. has requested Pres
idcnt SchurmaH, uf Cornell university
10 select graduate sc that institution
competent 20 establish and take charge
81 a model farm i'm that province. Il
Is evidence of the intention 81 the Chi
rrSe government to improve the con
dition of the people 81 that country
when Il cones To America 10 secure the
services &c man Who i able 90 teach
coolies how 10 farm according to mod
ern and scientific principles. The peo-
PIE Of China have made il one OF the
greatest agricultural countries upon
the face Of the earth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10

Chicago, June s. = The Universal
Postal congress will hold its next sex
tennial convention at Rome. Italy, in
February, 1908. This decision was
reached at the last meeting of the body
at Washington, but was withheld from
the public. 1t will be formally an
nounced at the close of the present con-
vention next week. The congress has
disposed of all the work before II save
for signing the general convention or
treaty and to take final action on the
question of parcels post, looking prin-
cipally to extending the parcels post ar
rangements of this country, with vari-
Gus individual countries like Great
Britain, Austria-Hungary, France, Ger
many and Belgium.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10
Negotiation. for Peace Begin

Constantinople, June 4.-The ambas-
sailors of the powers and Tewfk Pasha,
the Turkish minister for foreign af-
fairs, held the first sitting of the peace
conference Thursday afternoon at the
Tophane palace. 1t is understood that
the result of three hours of delibera-
ton was that Count Nelidoff, the Rus
sian ambassador, will prepare a mem
crandum as to the rectification of the
frontier; NJ. Cambon, the French ann
bassador, memorandum as to the
capitulations III the ease of Greek sub
iects in Turkey, and Sir Philip Currie,
the British ambassador, memoran-
dunn as TO indemnify.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10
Murdered by "A Cowboy.

A letter from the postmaster at Can
do. \. D., conveyed to Mrs. }. +. Mars
and Miss Grace Gallagher, o Marinettc.
the first news of their fathers tragic
death. lie was murdered at Cando, May
8, by cowboy named Frank Nichols.
Mr.. Gallagher was the representative OF
a detective agency, and was living there
under the name of j. w. Bryant. he
vas on Nichols trail. the latter being
wanted for some crime.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10
odd Fellows Elect Omcers.

The following officers were elected
at the annual session in Milwaukee of
the grand lodge of odd fellows of Wis
consin:
Milwaukee,: deputy grand master. II. z.
Manuel. Oshkosh; grand warden. jackson
Silbaugh, Viroqua: grand secretary. Rich
ard Hoe, Milwaukee; grand treasurer,
David Adler. Milwaukee; grand chaplain,
". j. Fisher, Horizon; grand representa-
tive, F. w. Hartman, the past grand mas
ter
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10

Chicago, June THE unveiling and
dedication of the equestrian statue OF
Gen. John a. Logan in Lake Front park
July % will be nationalin scope and sig
nificance. 1t is expected that 100000
or more visitors from all parts of the
United States. together with foreign
diplomats at Washington, viii be here
TO witness and participate in the cere-
monies. 1t is almost sure that Presi-
dent Mckinley win foe here. together
with some members of his cabinet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10

Cincinnati has opened new bridge
across the Ohio river To Newport, which
Is an elegant combination Of the vir-
tues and improvements in modern
bridge building. ii is a massive system
Of three bridges combined in one II
gives large and solid passage to IN as
phaIt footway. 10 two railroad tracks.
TO two street railroad tracks. and TO a
roomy vagonway. Il is owned ny the
Louisville 4 Nashville railroad.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10

The Wisconsin society, Sons of the
American Revolution, held its annual
meeting in Milwaukee. and the follow
ing officers were elected:
President, George II. Noyes; senior
vice president, Wyman Kneeland Flint:
second vice president. J. w r. Lom-
hard: secretary, Gardner p. Stickney:
treasurer, oliver c. Fuller; registrar, VIII
liam Ward Wight; historian. Francis B.
Keene; chaplain. Rt. Rev. G. Mott WI
uarns. bishop of Marquette.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10
ScbIat,er n. Dead,

Denver, Col. June "A special to the
News from FL Paso, Tex, says that
Francis Sehlatter, who claimed to per-
form miraculous cures by Divine power.
was recently found dead in the foot
hills of Sierra Madre, IS miles south
west of Casa Grande, in the state Of
chihuahua. Mexico. lie had been fast
ing, and apparently starved to death.
While in Denver, from August p to No
vember 10, 1895, 100000 people visited
Schlatter to receive treatment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10

Washington, June A wonderful
record in chess play was made by 7. n.
Pillsbury, the expert. at the Washing
ton Chess club. lie played simultan-
eously thirty chess and six checker
games, many of his contestants being
chess experts in this city. After five
hours consecutive playing the contest
closed, Pillsbury having won "a games
at chess and four at checkers. Three
chess and one checker game resulted in
a draw and one checker game was lost.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10

IL is a fact. though not generally
known. that the president and vice pres
ideut Of the United States never travel
bv rail to -ethcr. 1t Is one of the pre-
cautionary measures that hedge about
the lives Of the two foremost men in the
Ional government. the idea being
mat if an accident upon the rail should
cause the death Of one Of the illustrious
men the other would still be spared to
4Ia country
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10

An electrician says II costs no more
10 transmit electric power over an over
head wire than along third rail. and
that the wire has as great conduct
ing capacity as the rail, Tie wonders
II Tie ..urrent are unlimited.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10

Washington. June 5.-The president
signed the sundry civil bill Friday,
which contains the compromise amend
ment concerning the forestry reserva-
tions. The amendment suspends the
proclamation of President Eleyeland
dated February % last, under which
81. 600, 900 acres were set aside from the
public domain as forestry reservations
until the first OF next March.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10

The American dog has another cause
for complaint Not long ago the sl-
premc court iusulted him By calling
him useless animal and now the Brit
ish government bars him out Of Eng
land. accusing him of being subject 10
rabies and therefore dangerous Here
after an Americans desiring To take
dogs 10 England will first have to Sc
cure special permits. and owing 70 the
large amount Of rel tape these viii not
IL. .,asy- ~ Spi.ffrts
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10

Radmore, !. r.. June s.-James VIII
lialns. editor of the Chronicle. was shot
and killed here Monday by Clarence +.
Douglass. Of this city. an attorney and
prominent republican Both men were
Of high standing and widely known.
The killing is the result of an attack
made on Douglass through the columns
of the Chronicle. Douglass is now in
safI
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10

The GrceuyIle tTcHul Democrat
says: Livery issue Of this paper is
y orth two dollars. but you can e. II
4 hundred years for S1e0. We print all
the news you want 10 see and some that
YOU don't want 70 see. Old maids cry
for it; the lawyers lie for il, and wise
folks sigh for it. Euy it and try il"
That ought to prove a fetching appeal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10
Mamie cream,

An excellent sect is called maple
cream. 1t is maze without maple sugar.
Put two cups cf dark brown sugar
and half cup OF 4icn l1ilk or cream
to a saucepan and place over ths Ere.
When the mixture comes 70 Do.SBg
cook for FIVE minutes, then add piece
OF butter of the size of walk. IT. a tea
spoonful of vanilla, and cup of
chopped walr.uts. Beat the mixture
until il is thick and creamy. Turn this
mixture into buttered tins. and when
partly cool ma TX off into squares.-Bos-
ton Budget.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10
FROM WASHINGTON.

The president has appointed Miguel
\. Otero. of Las Vegas. to be governor
of New Mexico.
In Washington Vice President Carrot
4. Hobart celebrated his fifty-third
birthday.
In the United States there were 241
business failures in the seven days
ended on the 9TH, against 214 the weel,
pre-, ious and Pa N the corresponding
period Of 1896.
The president has signed the hin re
voking Mr. CleveIand's forestry reserva-
ton order.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10

Mrs. Amelia L. Barr, the authoress, is
quoted as saving: There is going 20 be
i reaction from the aggressive. athletic.
sporty woman TO the old-fashioned
woman. and when the old-fashioned
woman comes in again she viii stay in. =
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10

The effect Of the recent earthquake
is said to have been very demoralizing
on the people Of titles county, Va. many
Of whom ere preparing - make their
homes elsewhere. Angel mountain was
said to be badly cracked. and nearly all
the w-trr hs4d i,.e,. drained out of
Mountain lake. Ii was also said that
the salt wells at Saltville, Smythe coun-
- had drifdf9n