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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

1t is gratifying to learn that the
great nations Of both Europe and
America are taking kindly to the
Cars peace propositions. President
Mckinley has already appointed a
commission to represent the United
States in this great convention of the
nations and other countries are doing
likewise. "If' the Gar of Russia
should succeed in formulating a code
of international law whereby all
questions could be settled amiably,
without resorting to the use of the
sword, his name would live in the
memory of future posterity even
when those of Washington, Alexander.
Caesar, Hannibal and all the others
shall have been forgotten, if such a
contingent were possible. War and
standing armies have made Spain
bankrupt and the people of Italy
paupers, so to speak. Germany,
Russia and England are weighing their
populace with burdens beneath
which they are unable to stand, and
the people of the United States are
beginning to feel the depressing in
fuence of war as one campaign after
another rolls up the national debt.
Bnt the most sanguine have but
light hopes th4t the Cars peace
commission will be effective III formu-
lating a code of International laws
on which all nations will agree to
stand, but it is certainly a step in the
right direction and the beginning oil
what is the universal desire of all
men and what is sure to become a
reality in the near future.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

The emperor of China has issued a
royal decree giving the newspapers of
the celestial empire unrestricted free
dom similar to that of other coun-
tries. He says in his decree that he
wants the honest and fearless opinions
of the press, and that if he, himself
be criticised, that no paper needlfear
of being suppressed. This is a long
step in the procession of civilization
and enlightenment on the part OF
that Celestial Empire.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

ThePresident is having some diff
Guilty in securing a committee to in
vestigate the charges made against
the war department by the press and
people, all but one named by him
refusing to serve. 1t is perhaps just
as we'll thus, as an investigating com
mittee without the power to compel
witnesses to answer the questions
asked, would be ridiculous. When
Congress meets, that body will no
doubt order thorough investigation
of the war department with power on
the part of the investigating com
mittee to compel the giving of testi-
money. What the people want is an
investigating committee that will in
vestigate.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

Mr.. La Follett is still laboring for
Reform. 1t would seem that, as he
succeeded in getting the Republican
party to swallow all the reforms he
represented at it's last convention, he
might now take rest. It must be
that he is in doubt as to the ability
of his party to stomach so much rich
reform food at once, and is now
trying to plug its esophagus in order
to keep it down and make a legitimate
digestion doublv assured.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

1t is stated by responsible source
that the total expense of the late war
amounts to 1886, OOO,O 900. There
was S2OO.0OO,OOO worth of twenty
year bonds sold leaving but S35, 0OO,-
900 OF the war debt unpaid. A care
full estimate OF the income derived
from the special internal revenue will
amount to $4,000, 900 by the end
of the fiscal year, an amount sufficient
to pay all outstanding obligations
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

ter OF course nearly every correspon-
dent in Washington has sent what
purports to be an abstract of theseln-
structions, but as a. matter of fact
only the President, the members of
the Cabinet, all of whom except
Secretary Alger were summoned to
Washington to consider them, and
the Peace Commissioners, know what
those Instructions are. 1t is known
in a general way that members of the
Cabinet have expressed opinions, and
even the President at times dropped
hints as to his attitude. Putting these
together and drawing deductions
therefrom is about the process by
which the published instructions were
evolved. 1t is certain that we are to
have the island of Luzon, of which
Manila is the principal city, but
there the certainty ends. 1t is pro-
bable that Spain will have to give up
it's authority over the other islands,
and that they will either be given in
dependent government under Ameri-
can protection or become absolutely
our property, although there are rea-
sons for the belief that the instruc
tions so far as they relate to the
islands other than Luzon are some
what elastic, and that if Spain will
furnish proper guarantees and will
offer certain trade concessions to US
she may be allowed to maint ain a
nominal, if not an actual, control
over them.-W. G..
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20
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It is said that fur bearing animals
and birds of plummage are becoming
80 scarce that the fair sex will soon
be compelled to utilize the skins of
squirrIs and gophers and the plumage
of the mud hen and turkey gobbler for
dress and hat decorations very soon
how delightful the anticipation.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

caused by the war. If these figures
are correct it would seem only an act
of justice to the people who have
submitted to the inconvenience of
stamping everything from bank
check to telegram, to muster out"
the revenue act at the earliest OPP
portunity.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

There are but seven houses in this
CITY now available for rent. This is
a pretty good showing when it is
known that over dozen new build
inos have been built this wear
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

Vet. G.. C. Hempel, Go. A. 10Th
Wis. Volunteers, wife (sister Of
G.. A. Beebe) and daughters Misses
Ella and Lulu of Hempel, Wis,
were the guests of the Beebe and
Goddard families, during the re-
union. They returned home
Saturday, Miss Ella remaining as
the guest of Mildred Love and
Winona Beebe.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

WI ANTED-SEVERAL TRUSTWORTHY PER-
w sons In this state to manange our BUSH
ness in their own and nearby counties. 1t is
mainly office work conducted at home. S:tl-
ary straight 5000 a year and expenses-defi-
nife. bonafide, no more, no less salary
Monthly SIS. References. Enclose self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope, Herbert E. Hess.
Prest De pit, NJ Chicago.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

It makes no difference how many
medicines have failed to cure you.
! lille there's life there's hope, and
Rocky Mountain Tea will make
you well.-C. r. Taggart.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

They say that ducks, wild, in the
vicinity of Wheaton, Mimi, cost a
dollar piece. But it must be re-
membered that they usually are on
the "rise."
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

The reception given by Rev.
and Mrs. Cuth bert Thursday even
ing was we'll attended. Rev. and
Mrs. Eos broke of Prescott were in
attendance. Refreshments were
served,
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

An island of the Falcon group in
the Pacific ocean has sunk beneath
the surface of the water-It evidently
did not want to be annexed to the
United States.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

A dime social was given at the
home of Mrs. Willard last Friday
night by the Epworth League of
the M. e. church.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

The Sweeperette is not toy
but the best Carpet Sweeper on
the market. O. W. Newcomb &
Co. have them.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

Mr.. and Mrs. James F. Adams
of Hartland spent Friday and
Saturday in town. They came to
attend the G.. A. r. Reunion and
visit their daughter, Mrs. NJ. w.
Weydt.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

Bring your axe, grub-hoe, SHOW
ell, brush-scythe, ETC., on Thurs
day to the chopping bee in Glen
Park.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

W. w. Taggart, the optician,
has ladies' bicycle which he de-
slres to trade for horse.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

Silver and it's old friend, wheat, it
is said, shook hands as they passed.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

When will the Hill-Forsyth bicycle
be completed2 "Thats what the
people want to know"
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

The Park Committee must have
forgotten the Pierce Co. Fair when
they fixed the date for the park bee.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

Rumor has it that Martell will soon
sport q newspaper.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

A special invitation is extended
to the farmers to help in Glen
Park Thursday.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

Miss Lulu Beers left for Cumber-
land, Saturday, where she will
teach.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

A Fair will be given by the VI
E. Church in the near future.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

Remember the chopping bee on
Thursday.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20
good Values

We have another Shipment of unlaundred
Shirts the kind we have made the noise
about they are made from Wamsutta
muslin with patent facings throughout
Set i'm short bosom all linen correctly
made perfect fit. Price so cents
also Other Shirts and Satisfaction at
H. A. HdgeStad & Co.,
One Price Cash CIothers
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-06
SENATOR QUAY.

warrants was to produce campaign thunder, but he thought 1t a decidedly reckless piece of business, inasmuch as there was not the slightest shadow of wronsdoing on the part of the defend- ants. It would react to such an extent upon the prosecutors that more harm than good would be done their cause. He expained that Richard Quay had borrowed money from the Peoples bank of Philadelphia to build the Newcastle Street railway, and he presumed Sena- tor Quay was brought into the matter by his having signed his sons notes. Lieutenant Governor Lyon said all the money had been paid back to the bank and the state had lost nothing.
 James McManes, formerly president of the defunct Peoples bank, said he had known the warrants were to be is- sued. although he had nothing to do with the action. He asserted ignorance of any transaction justifying it. MT. McManes added:
 Senator Quay and his son Richard both had their personal notes discount ed at the bank, the last of which ma tured after the bank had closed its doors. These notes were all promptly paid when due, and neither MT. Quay nor his son Is indebted to the bank one dollar that know of My feelings to- ward Mir. Quay and the other men are of the most friendly character. MT. Quay and I had our differences In days gone by, but they were patched up long ago."
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-06
Highway Robbery In Ohio.

Cleveland, Oct 5. - Another bold freight train robbery took place near Randall Station, on the Erie road. The alleged robbers are Thomas Riley and John Kelly, who are now in custody here. The two men boarded an Erie freight and with cooked revolvers com pelled the men who were riding on the freight to hand over all the valuables in their possession. How much was realized is not known. At Randall the train was stopped, and the robbers jumped from the cars and ran, closely pursued by the freight crew. After a long chase. in which Randall officers joined and after a number of shots had been exchanged, the two men were captured,
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-06
NEW JERSEY DEMOCRATS.
Crane Named For Governor and su-
 yer Issue Ignored.

Crane Named For Governor and sh- . yer Issue Ignored.
 Elvin w. Crane of Essex county was nominated by the Democrats of New Jersey at Trenton last week.
 The convention was held in Taylor Opera House. and when 1t was called to order the building was crowded with delegates and spectators. William B. Gourley of Paterson was made chair man, and the proceedings were without special incident until the majority re- port of the committee on resolutions was presented by Senator Edwards. This was followed by a minority report by Thomas F. Lane of Union. There was a noisy time among the delegates and some confusion, but Chairman Gourley promptly submitted the minor ity proposition to insert an indorsement of the Chicago platform to the conven- ton without debate and declared 1t de- feated. For a few moments there was considerable turmoil. but the band struck up a lively tune, and the silver men accepted the situation gracefully.
 But one ballot was taken for governor, as follows: Crane, Al: Daly. 364; Don- nelly. 73: Atkinson, 75; Braun. 66; Car row. Il; Seymour, 19: Lee. 2, and blank. 3. Before the result could be announced ex-Sherff Davis secured recognition and transferred Hudson's votes from Daly to Crane, and the latter was nom- mated. Other transfers followed rapid ly, and the nomination was made unan- imous.
 The platform is mainly devoted to state issues and declares for equal tax Rtion, home rule, honest state and mu- nicipal government and the abolish ment of useless and expensive state commissions. It charges the Republican party With being under the control of corporations. antagonistic to labor and .xtravagant in its administration.
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-06
general Markets.

NoW OCt .. FLOUR-State and western was quiet, but steady; winter patents, S3.1Oa3.S; winter straignts, S3.40a8.55; Minnesota patents, S8.T5 a435; winter extras, s2.75a9.10.
 WHEAT No. 2 red opened weaker because of big spring wheat receipts and lower cables, but rallied on hrmer northwest markets; December, 6I14a67 13-l6c.; May, 07s4a8sllc. RYE-Dull: state, 4sc.; No. western, 47a 48e., c. i. f.. Buffalo.
 CORN-No. ? was quiet, but nrmer on higher cables; December, 34sa349sc.
 OATS-No. dull; track, white, state, 27a 33c.; track, white, western, 27aa3c. .PORK-Dull; mess, ss.50a9 family, sla.5O a13. LARD-Dull; prime western steam, $5.05, nominal.
 BUTTER-Firm; state dairy, 14a19c.; state creamery, 15aa0c.
 CHEESE-Steadier; large, white. Si4asIec.; small, white, sS4agc. ..... EGGS-Firm; state and Pennsylvania, 17tf alSc.; western, lTlsc.
 SUGAR-Raw dull; fair refining, Sjsa3'4c.; centrifugal, @ test. l4c.; refined dull; crushed. 5Ssc.; powdered. 5akc.
 RICE-Steady; domestic. 4bsa6c.; Japan, 6c. TURPENTINE-Firm at 3llSa:pc. TALLoW-Steady; city, 8fc.; country, 3}f aaasc.
 HAY-Quiet; shipping, 25a35c.; good to choice. &oa05c.
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-06
CANAAN, CONN. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6. 1898.
HONOR FOR DEWEY.
Grade of Vice Admiral to He Re.
 yived For Him.

y1Ned For Him.
 Washington, Oct. 5.-PresIdent Nc. Kinley and Secretary of the Navy Lonl have determined to recommend to con. gress the revival of the grade of vict admiral. to he filled by the promotion of Rear Admiral Dewey.
 President Mckinley in his annua message and Secretary Long in his an. nual report intend to devote considera. ble space to the achievements of the Asiatic squadron under the command of Rear Admiral Dewey and the splen did judgment and diplomatic tact that officer has displayed in handling the many difficult questions which arose before the arrival of the American troops and the capture of Manila.
 Authorities say that in advancing Rear Admiral Dewey to his present grade for services performed In the battle of Manila bay he was not re- warded to the extent that Rear Ad- mirals Sampson and Schley were for gallant conduct in the battle of July ! and that the commanding officer of the Asiatic squadron has received no tan gible recognition for his work since May 1, which involved the disposition of questions which arose with the in- surgents and with the German admiral.
 AS under existing law Rear Admiral Dewey will reach the retiring age in December, 1899, there Is a strong prob ability that Secretary Long will also urge that congress pass law permit ting the retention of that officer upon the active list for an additional ten years. A law permitting such action in the case of officers receiving the thanks of congress for gallant conduct In ha 0fx fo uNo tttta books, but the authorities would be glad to see the law changed so that officers of the recent and future wars be similarly rewarded.
 There is little doubt that Congress will willingly adopt the recommenda- tion regarding Rear Admiral Dewey's advancement.
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-06
QUAY UNDER BONDS.
HEARING OF WARRANT FOR HIS AR REST, HE sURRENDERs HIMSELF.

Senator Quay, His Son and Other PennsyIvanians Accused of Wrong fully Using State Funds-Friends
 Insist That It Is For Political Effect. Criminal proceedings were begun in Philadelphia on Saturday against Sen ator NJ. $. Quay, his son, Richard K Quay; ex-State Treasurer Benjamin J. Haywood and Charles H. Mckee of the law firm of Lyon & Mckee, who are charged with a conspiracy in the mis- use of state funds in the now defunct Peoples bank. Senator Quay and his son heard on Monday that warrants were issued for their arrest and promptly surrendered themselves and were admitted to bail in the sum of t5, 900 to await a hearing. Mir. Mckee surrendered himself on Tuesday and gave bail for his appearance. MT. Hay wood was arrested on Tuesday in Oma- ha, but was subsequently, released on his own recognizance.
 The warrants were made out on Sat- urday by Magistrate Jermon at the in- stance of District Attorney Graham and on the affidavit of Charles F. My CTS of the district attorneys office. My CTS is detective and acted on informa- ton furnished by Thomas w. Barlow, receiver of the Peoples bank.
 The news struck politicians of all shades of faith like a thunderbolt, and a variety of explanations are given and discussed. Secretary of the Common wealth David Martin said he knew nothing beyond the newspaper state ments. The affair acquires additional significance from the fact that it comes In the midst of one of the most bitter campaigns ever fought between Quay and his opponents, involving the ques- tion of his reelection to the senate.
 The Peoples bank suspended business on March 24 last, and 1t presently de- veloped that Cashier Hopkins had com mitted suicide. At this time the state had on deposit in the bank s505, 900 and the city s52, 900, but the institution was insolvent.
 The State Was Paid.
 President McManes agreed to make good the amount of liabilities, and most of it has since been paid.
 Lieutenant Governor Walter Lyon says the incentive for the issuing of the
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-06
Colonel Dick For Congre.s.

Warren, O., Oct. 5.-The Republicans S the Nineteenth Ohio district last night nominated Colonel Charles F. Dick, secretary of the Republican na- tional committee, for congress, both to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Congressman Northway and for the full term of two years. The conven- ton was in session 12 hours. and the nomination was made on the forty sixth ballot. The Democrats met here yester- day also and nominated R. H. Nevins and J. H. Phelps. both of Akron. for the long and short terms respectively. The district has normal Republican ma jority of 1000 or 5000.
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-06
VAN WICK NOMINATED.
Democrats Choose a Brooklyn Judge
 For GubernatoriaI Candidate.

For Guberuatortaf Candidate.
 Judge Augustus Van wyck of Kings county was nominated for governor by the New York state Democratic conven- tion at Syracuse last week on the
 first roll call, the vote standing: Van
 wyck. $50; Titus, fl; Stanchfeld, 3s;
 Mcclure. 21.
 Elliot F. Danforth of Chenango coun-
 ty was nominated without opposition for lieutenant governor.
 The balance of the ticket was nomi- mated by exclamation, and Is as follows: Secretary of state. c. w. Batten of Ni- agara county; comptroller, Edward s. Atwater of Duchess county; state treasurer. E. B. Norris of Wayne coun-
 ty; attorney general, Thomas F. Con-
 way of Clinton county; state engineer,
 Martin Schenck of Rensselaer, county.
 The following platform. presented by
 Chairman Rockwell of Elmira, was adopted without division:
 The Democratic party or the state of New York, in convention assembled, de- clares as follows:
 It congratulates the country upon the successful termination of a war under taken not for conquest or aggrandize- ment but in the interests of humanity,
 liberty and civilization. We glory in the patriotic devotion and valor of our brave soldiers and sailors, who have honored
 the American people and heightened the luster of our national fame. and we favor the adoption of liberal policy toward the sick and wounded and the families of those who lost their lives fin the service of their country.
 We rejoice that the Democracy has been connected with every honorable and cred itable step In the war and with nothing that is dishonorable or discredtable. The scandalous abuse by the president of his powers of appointment in scattering army commissions among Inexperienced and tn-
 competent civilians as rewards to person.
 al favorites and almost to the exclusion
 of experienced officers in the service Is
 already accountable for the fearful suf. ferings and the appalling loss of life among the gallant soldiers that have
 brought disgrace upon the administration and a sense of shame 10 the nation. Second.-While in national affairs we ad. here with steadfast fidelity to all the prin. ciples and policies of Jeffersonian Democ-
 racy. we recognize that at the present time the attention of the people of this state is largely engrossed by the consid- eration of grave scandals and abuses of administration which. during four years of Republican control of state affairs. have resulted in great psouniary loss ss
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-06
Governor yoorhee. to Resign.

Trenton, Oct. 5.-Governor Voorhees, said last night that he would resign the latter part of this week or early next week as senator from Union coun- ty and as acting governor, the resigna- tion to go into effect at once. This is to permit the election of a new senator in Union county this fall to fill out the acting governors unexpired term of one year as senator from Union county. The resignation will make Speaker Watkins acting governor until the leg islature meets in January.
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-06
GIft to unIyerrIty of PennsyIyania.

Philadelphia, Oct. 5.-At a meeting last night of the trustees of the Uni versity of Pennsylvania 1t was an- nounced that Colonel Joseph M. Ben nett, the late merchant and philanthro- pist, had bequeathsd to the institution a number of valuable properties valued at over $400.000. to be devoted to the higher education of women. The prop critics are all on Chestnut street. and include the Chestnut Street Opera House. Several years ago Colonel Ben- nett gave to the university properties at Thirty-fourth and Walnut streets.