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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07
Grentness Recognized.

Stranger-What's going on here to-day?
in progress.
Native-Yes; we're givin' Cy Simpson a
little blowout on gittin' back from the city
without buyin' gold brick. He's the first
citizen of this place that ever done it.-Chi-
cago Evening News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07
A Stunning Example.

Professor Ito class in philosophy
Johnnie, give me examples of the extremes
of softness and hardness.
Johnnie Bright-The dude and lis dia
mond stud.--Jeweler' Weekly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

Motive.-It is not the motive, properly
speaking, that determines the working Of
the will but it is the will that imparts
strength to the motive. As Coleridge says:
at is the man that makes the motive. and
not the motive the man."-James McCosh.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

Ted-What kind of fellow is it that buys
green goods?
NedSHe must be man who wants money
bad.-N. Y. Journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07
His objection

Wheeler-One thing about the bicycle is
that it puts you in touch with the world.
Clumsyton-Yes, but dislike to be touch
head.-Truth.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

l could not get along without Pisos Cure
for Consumption. 1t always cures.-Mrs
L. G. Moulton, NeedhaIn, Mass, Oct. %, '94.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07
Seventy-five hundred shingles.

To change the plan enough 10 make
the roof straight over the second shed
would require 6 posts IA feet long and
26 rafters 231a feet long, and to drop
out the corresponding posts IL feet
long and 10 rafters 13 feet long; then
other lumber, enough to cover the shed,
besides to supply posts and braces,
would be needed.-Ohio Farmer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

Askins-How is it that Sicksmth eeems
to make an instantaneous hit with every
lady to whom he is introduced?
Teller-0h he calls the married ones
"miss" and the single ones Mrs. Judge.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

Dropsy treated free by DIR. H. H. Green's
Sons, of Atlanta, Ga. The greatest dropsy
specialists in the world. Read their adver-
tisement in another column of this paper.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. submission, dis
cipline, courage-these are among the char
acteristics which make a man. = Samuel
Smiles.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07
silk Should Not RustIe.

The silk that does not rustic is
deemed the correct style for the newest
petticoats
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-05-07

Fortify Feeble Lungs Against Winter
with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-08
PROBLEMS OF STATE
The President Sends His Annual
Message to Congress.
A HISTORY OF THE VAR WITH SPAIN
recommendation for the Future
Government Is Deferred Until
After the Ratification of the
Peace Treaty-Other Matters.

Washington. Dec, Following is the
text Of President McKinley's annual
message read at the opening Of the last
session Of the Fifty first congress:
r. the Senate and House of Representa-
tlyes Notwithstanding the added burdens
rendered necessary BY the war. our people
rejoice IN a very satisfactory and steadily
increasing degree of prosperity evidenced
ny the largest volume Of business ever re
corded Manufacture has been productive
agricultural pursuits have yielded album
dant returns labor In the fields Of industry
is better rewarded revenue legislation
passed By the present congress has in
creased the treasury's receipts to the
amount estimated by its authors, the
finances Of the government have been sue
cessfully administered and its credit ad-
vauced 70 the first rank, while its currency
has been maintained at the world highest
standard. Military service under a com
mon flag and for a righteous cause has
atrer gthened the national spirit and served
to cement more closely than ever the fra
ternal bonds between every section Of the
country. review Of the relation Of the
United States to other powers. always APP
propriate, is this year Of primary impor-
tauce in view Of the momentous issues
which have arisen, demanding IN one in
stance the ultimate determination by arms
aad involving far-reaChing consequences
which VIII require the earnest attention
of the congress.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-08

the division commanders OF four different
lines of operation. There was placed In
Cuban waters a completely QUILTED cable
ship with war cables and ca BILE gear suit
able both for the destruction OF commune
cations belonging TO the enemy and the
establishment Of our own. Two ocean
cables were destroyed under the enemys
batteries at Santiago. The day previous to
the landing of Gen. Skaters corps at Cal
manera, within 20 miles of the landing
place, cable communications were estab-
lished and cable station opened giving d.
rect communication with the government
at Washington. This service was tnvalu-
able TO the executive In directing the opera
tons OF the army and navy.
with a total force OF over 1900, the loss
was by disease in camp and field, officers
IND men included, only FIVE.
War Revenues.
The national defense under the $50 600 600
fund was expended In large part by the
army and navy and the objects for which
il was used are fully shown in the reports
Of the several secretaries. 1t was most
timely appropriation, enabling the govern
ment to strengthen its defense ard ma King
preparations greatly needed In case of war
ments or equipment and for the conduct OF
tho war, the patriotism Of the congress pro-
yided the means in the war revenue act of
June 10, by authorizing a three per cent
popular loan not to exceed S400, 900 900 and
by leyying additional inposts and taxes
fered and promptly taken, the subscrip-
lions so far exceeding the call Is to cover
ii many times over, while preference be-
ing given to the smaller bids, no single allot-
meDt exceeded IS, 600. This was most en-
couraEins and significant result showing
determination Of the people TO uphold their
cOuntry's honor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-08
Hoods SarsapariIIa
SOLVING THE FUTURE VEL
FARE OF THE CONTINENT.
the Fertile Prnirics OF
Western Canada.

The rapid progress that is being made
In the settlement of the fertile prairies
IF western Canada is leading O the in
vestigation of its resources by those
interested in having provision made for
those living in the crowded east, for
those who have been struggling for
years on impoverished farms. for the
renter who is unable any longer to bear
up under the strain imposed by the
landlord, and for the farmer who UNI
able to purchase farms for his sons in
his own neighborhood has to hook
around for lower priced lands, The in
Nestigation shows that IL is impossible
to meet these conditions successfully
outside of western Canada Already
millions of bushels of wheat are being
grown there each year. while as many
as $4,000 head of cattle were shipped
out this year 4 representative Of the
Germania, Milwaukee, one of the lead
ing German papers in the United
States, recently made trip through
Manitoba. Assiuiboia. Alberta and
Saskatchewan, where lie the free gov
eminent lands of western Canada. aud
in a future issue will appear extracts
from lattering letters contributed TO
the Germania and other papers by their
special corres pondents,
As an iuducemeut for immigrants to
make their homes in Canada. the Cana
dian government offers 100 acres of
land free Of cost to each settler, and in
fort,,a tim cap he had Of AGENTS of the.
government
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-08
Our NEW POSSESSIONS.
Discussion of Their Future Govern
ment Is Deferred

do not discuss at this time the govern
ment or the future Of the new possessions
which viii come &c us as the result of the
war with Spain. Such discussion will be ap-
propriate after the treaty Of peace shall be
ratified. II the meantime and until the
congress has legislated otherwise. il will
be my duty 10 continue the military gov
ernments which have existed since our &C.
cupation and guarantee the people Sc
cur;ty in life and PROPERTY and encourage
ment Under a just and benehcent rule. As
soon a S we are in possession of Cuba and
have paCiiied the island; ii Will be necessary
TO give aid ard direction TO its people to form
a government for them selves. This should
be undertaken at the earliest moment con-
sistent with safety and assured success. 1t
IS important tuat our relations with these
people shall he of the most friendly char
aCter and our commercial relations close
and reciprocal 1t should be our duty 10
assist in every proper way to build up the
waste places of the island, encourage the
industry OF the people and assist them to
form government which shall he free and
Independent. thus realizing the hest as
pirations Of the Cuban people. Spanish
rule must be replaced by a just, benevolent
ard humane government, created by the
people of Cuba, capable Of performing all
international obligations and which shall
encourage thrift, industry and prosperity,
whatever may have beer their will anon a
all of the inhabitants, whatever may have
been their relations in the past. Neither
the new government Until there is com
plete tranquility In the island and stable
government inaugurated military occupa
ton VIII be continued
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-08
NICARAGUAN CANAL.
some Definite fction on the subject
Is Urged.

The Nicaragua canal commission, under
the champ ionship OF Rear Admiral JohH ~
walker, appointed July -, lsST uGdet VIZ
authority of provision In the suHdiy civil
art of June Of that year has near
~ completed its labors, and me results OF
It's exhaustive inquiry into the proper
route the feasibility AID the cost OF cor
structiou Of an interoceanic cana ny , ie-
araguan route viii be lara before you /"
me performance Of its task the COMMISSION
go i,5sd an possible courtesy and ASSIST
arce from the governments OF y ca . : -
ard Costa RIca, when lhuS test - e - - -
arnreciation Of the importance OF s.NtIs
ehhsssSv and practical outcome TO the great
nToiect that has for so many Stais 49,
crossed the attention OF the FeSpe1'i'
as The scope Of recent inquiry embraced
the whole subject, with the ann OF mar 4H6
plans and surveys for a canal py tie ny
convenient route. il necessarily luclude4
view of he results OF previous surveys
ard pIans, and in particular those aqopitu
by the Maritime Canal company ullu5i ~
Existing concessions from Nlcaras va aila
Costa RIGA so that TO this extent tuoss
grants necessarily held an essential Pat
r Inc deHbera tions and conclusions OF me
IN al cnrnn,ission as they have held and
must needs hold in the discussion o. me
matter by the congress. L naer these Alt
IN the governments Of Nicaragua al.a
Costa R{ca by other parties TOT ne"
canal concession predicted on the as
stirned approaching lapse OF the eotl u 49,
y : +I,e Naritir1e Canal company with those
states. have not hesitated TO express my
Sonvictiou that considerations OF eHpedl-
ency and international policy. as 9e{"t Is.
~ several governments interested ~ we
rorstrtlction and control OF an inter
,,caanfc canal by this route require We
,oairfsuance OF the status quo, uhtll NE
~snaI commission shall have reported ana
INC United States congress snaI4 nave na4
~ onportunity to pass finally upon tHe
mole matter durisg the present SESSION,
r,tfbouf preiudice by reason Of any cAaAss
- ne existing conditions
80 Nevertheless 1t appears that me eoEsIl-
,,ent OF Nfcara qua, as one OF Us iasL sgh r.
I-r arts before merging US po"sts -.
tLLSo@a Of the uewly-formed United states
~ Central America, has granted an optl0H-
~ Concession 10 another ASSOCIATION 70 pc
a. effective on the expiration OF the
S--sAsert grant. IL does not appear what
P-~T.evs have been made. or what route IS
5.-a-,ossd under this contingent granted, 50
t5Sf an examination Of the Feasibility OF
t4s mans is necessarily not embraced IN the
en6-t OF the canal commission All these
circumstances suggest the urgency OF
Some definite action by The congress at
ms session, If the labors Of the past are 10
h. utilized and the linking Of the Atlantic
and Pacific oceans BY a practical water
Nav is to be realized. That the construc-
ZION Of such a maritime highway Is npw
more than ever INDISPENSABLE TO that init
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-08

mate and ready ntercommunication be-
tween our eastern and western seaboards
demanded BY the annexation OF the Ha-
Walan Islands and the prospective eX-
pansion Of our influence and commerce to
Pacihc, ana that our national policy now
more imperatively than ever calls for its
sontrol by this government. are PROPOSE
tons which l doubt not The congress Will
luly appreeiale and wisely act nnon
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-08

Among the cities in the United States
san Francisco has the least and Phila-
delphia has the greatest debt The
debt Of san Francisco is $l33917.0I,
and Of Philadelphia S56,s72, 1892. In
the bonded debt per capita Boston is
the highest with S9733, while San Fran
cisco is the lowest. being aa cents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-08
Low RATES TO TIE SOUTH.
A Splendid Opportunity 60 Visit
Southern Points nj Small Cost.

On Tuesday, Dec 9th, and Tuesday, Dec.
goth, a popular low rate excursion will be
run from Chicago TO the South via Chicago
& Eastern Illinois Railroad, On those days,
that Company will sell both one way and
round trip FIRST class tickets at greatly re
duced rates One way tickets will he for
continuous passage; on round trip tickets
stop over will be allowed on going trip at
points in the South. Round trip tickets will
be good twenty-one days. The Chicago 4
Eastern Illinois Railroad has two daily
through trains which leave Dearborn Sta
ton, Chicago, for all points beyond the
Ohio River; both trains carry through first
class coaches, sleeping cars and have din
ing cars serving meals out of Chicago. This
is the shortest route to the South and the
time made by its trains is the quickest. For
detailed information, inquire of any ticket
agent or address Charles l.. Stone, General
Passenger & Ticket Agent c. & Il. / Il. r.,
Chicago
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-08

a wagon went through Manhattan.
Kan the other day and on the wagon
cover was painted this device Not
bound for Missouri Not busted Not
going 10 wife's folks. just dom this
TO beat the railroads"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-08

one Of The most novel and radical de-
partures from ordinary methods of in
Producing ucW improvements in rail-
way management is the formal an
nouuccmeut by am electrical headlight
company that il is ready to guarantee
railroad companies from any loss from
hcad-on collisions occurring at night
where the locomotives are equipped
with our headlights
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-08

Dental science has taken another
step in advance by the use Of glass in
filing teeth This may do for a light
eater but in be case of man with a
robust appetite there would seem to be
danger Of contributing an additional
pain In the stomach
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-08

The papers tell Of a woman who had
her pocket picked She discovered aft
crward that tire thief had left a little
bit of glass, which proved to he dia-
mond worth $500 Some people are
born lucky The next time that wom-
an has her pocket picked she will find
deed for house and lot in her
I-nnL-..t
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-08

IL. II Nreeland, Of New York, the
president of the metropolitan Traction
company. which hauis more passengers
each day than any other road i'm the
world has been honored by the Rail
road Mems club by being elected pres
ident Of their organization, Nreeiaud
is a remarkable man, aud there are few
who can show record similar In 1871
he began work as a common Iaborer,
shoveIng gravel for the Long island
railroad. aud gradually climbing up
through the different Offices he has at
last gained a position about rs high
in the railroad world as possible
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-08

American exports to Africa for the
first nine months of the year. as shown
10y the report Just issued by the bureau
of statistics Of the treasury depart
meut. were SL6o0ooO greater than dur
ing the same period last year Reports
from that country made 10y our cousuls
state that American goods are not only
favored because they are popular with
the people, but particularly ON account
Of therr reputation for good quality and
CheapucsS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-08

One of the most interesting results
Of the recent elections was the adop-
ton by the people of South Dakota of
a constitutional amendment providing
for the initiative and referendum The
principle will now be given a fair trial
and If ii be successful in South Dakota
it will very probably be adopted in
other states. As amended the South
Dakota constitution provides that when
five per cent. of the voters present a
measure to the legislature. the same
shall be passed and submitted to the
people a; the next election. aud # APP
proved by majority shall become law
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-08

Because of the general use of auto
mobile carriages i'm Paris the council
has been forced to pass law compell-
ing the drivers and conductors Of such
carriages to graduate from regular
course Ct training that has been pro
vided before they viii be allowed to
take their vehicles on the streets Of
Paris. Zen years ago if a man had sug-
gested such law he would have been
considered daft.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-08

model farm on the American plan
and run with American machinery,
stock and methods, is about to be estab-
Hshed by a Chinese mandarin who lives
near Shanghai.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-08

s Pennsylvania girl decided not to
marry and left the bridegroom at the
altar. That was better and cheaper
than to have left him after the house
was furnished.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-08

One trouble about the loss Of the
Maria Teresa is that relics from Cat
islands numerous enough to build a
navy Will soon be drifting around
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-08
Eracuntion Commission.

The military committees to superintend
the evacuation Of Cuba, Porto Rico and the
aa)acent Islands were forthwith appointed
for Cuba, Maj. Gen. James F. Wade Rear
admiral William T., Sampson, Mai Gen.
Matthew G. Butler. for Porto Rico; Maj
Zen. John G. Brooke, Rear Admiral Win
held ;. Schley. Brig. Gen. w. Gordon, who
soon afterwards met the Spanish commits
sioners at Havana and San Juan, respect
iVeiy, The Porto Rican joint nmission
speedily accomplished its task, and by Oc-
tober Is the evacuation Of the island was
completed. The United States flag was
raised over the island a noon on that day
The administration of its affairs has been
Professionally intrusted toa military govern
or until the congress shall otherwise provide.
The Cuban joint high commission has not
Yet terminated its labors. Owing to the
difficulties in the way of removing the large
numbers of Spanish troops still in Cuba
the evacuation cannot be completed before
the LIST of January next.
Peace Commission Named
Pursuant to the fifth article Of the
protocol / appointed William r. Day.
Davis, William r Frye and George Gray.
senators of the United States, and White
law Reid to be the peace commissioners on
the part OF the United States Proceed
Ing In due season to Paris, they there met
on the LIST OF October five commissioners
similarly appointed on the part Of Spain.
The negotiations have made hopeful prog
ress, so that l trust soon to be able 10
lay defiEitive treaty Of peace before the
senate. with a review OF the steps leading
to its signature
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-08
THE SANTIAGO CAMPAIGN.
Its Successful Issue Gave Us the En-
Tire Eastern End of Quinn.


on June % the movement against San
tiago was begun On the Path the first Sc
rious engagement took place, in which the
First and Tenth cavalry and the First
United States volunteer cavalry, Gen.
Young's brigade of Gen. Wheeler's division,
participated. losing heavily. BY nightfall,
however, ground within five miles of San
tiago was won. The advantage was stead
lily increased. on July /, severe battle
took place, our forces gaining the OUT
and San Juan were taken after desperate
charge. and the investment of the city was
completed. The navy cooperated by smell
ing [ he town and the coast forts
sinking of the Spanish Fleet.
on the day following this brilliant
achievement of our land forces, July 8
occurred the decisive naval combat OF the
war. The Spanish feet attempting 70
squadron under command Of Commodore
Sampson. In less than three hours ali the
Spanish ships were destroyed, the two
torpedo boats being sunk: and the Maria
Teresa. Almrante Oquendo. Nizcaya and
CristobaI Colon driven ashore The span
ish admiral and over i.S00 men were taken
prisoners. while the enemy's loss was de-
plorably large some 600 perishing. on
our side but one man was killed, on the
BROOKLYN and one man was seriously
wounded. Although our ships were re-
peatedly struck, not one was seriously IN
iured Where all so consptcuously dis
tinguiShed themselves, from the command
ers TO the gunuers and the unnamed heroes
in the boiler rooms, each and all cOntribut-
ing toward she achievement of this as
founding victory. for which neither an
Gent nor modern history affords a parallel
in the completeness OF the event and the
marvellous dispropoTtion of casualties, II
would be invidious to single out any for
especial honor Deserved promotion has
re- warded the more conspicuous act ors-the
nations profoundest gratitude is Cue 10 all
az those brave men who by their skill and
devotion in a few short hours crushed the
sea power Of Spain and wrought a triumph
nd f1- 4nF ING %
sentences can scarcely be measured. Nor
can We be unmindful Of the achievements
Of our builders, mechanics. and artisans
Tor their skill IN the construction Of our
Min the catastrophe OF Santiago SPANS
EFFORT upon the ocean virtually ceased.
s,1asu1oafc effort toward the end OF June
10 send her Mediterranean fleet under Ad-
riiral Camara to relieve Manila was
sbandoned the expedition being recalled
after ii had passed through the Suez
Capture of Santiago.
The ca7ituIation OF Santiago followed
The city was closely besieged by land, while
the entran nee Of ctr ships into the harbor
ont OF all relief or that side. After truce
Is allow Cf the removal Of noncombatants
protracted negotiations continued from
Jufy until July Is. when. under menace
az Immediate assault the prelfminsries Of
surrender were agreed upon. On the 18th
Gen Shaffer occunied the citv- The cspifu-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-08
Wis

Next to France the United States Will
have the largest space at the Paris ex-
position.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-08

Where a woman coaNos man threatens
Chicago Daily News
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-08

A cruel pam sciatiea. It's cure is sure.
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