Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-01-06
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cpcdhihS ol the pecuharltleS of the No,
sion laws, Commissioner Evans tolls pv ~
story ofra distinguished officer who Sow we
ed through the war and was badly wonna
ed, but died in 1871 without havino AZ
piled for pension. His widow morr;a,
again and lived with her second bnshasa
until 1885. He died during that rear
She remained a widow until 1899 wba,
she married for the third time, and ot tha
suggestion of her latest and present bns
band filed an application and has since
received regular monthly pension which
up to this time has amounted to 81 SOo
This pension is granted her because Of tho
services of her first husband during the
war, and No. 3 is enjoying the benefits
Secretary Wilson has inaugurated IN
inquiry to ascertain the demand 60.
horses in foreign countries, especian,
with reference to the requirements ~
European Governments for horses for
their armies, and has appointed Mr.
Charles K. Stubs of Denver as n snnc;al
commissioner to visit Europe and assist
in collecting data for 4 bulletin on tho
subject. Secretary Wilson takes the no.
,
grains the United States should srDnv
horses, as well as cattle, for the rest Of
the world, and that well-directed efforts
as soon as the foreign demand is known
viii enable our farmers and stockmen to
control the foreign markets.
The florists of Washington are maxine
an earnest effort to secure the passage Of
a resolution by Congress prohibiting the
free distribution by officials of the Gov.
eminent of plants, cut flowers. foliage
etc. There are fo'sr Conservatives and
propagating gardens belonging to the
Government in Washington. 1t has al,
ways been customary, as long as anybody
can remember for the people in charge
of these establishments to distribute their
surplus flowers among the official fami.
lies Of Washington and to loan plants and
similar decorations for dinners, receptions
and other entertainments, which of course
cuts a good deal into the trade of the local
florists.
The pressure of Office seekers at the
White House is even greater than it was
last spring The visits of Senators and
Representatives in Congress, delegations
of political committees and Original Nc
Kinley men" are just as numerous and
frequent, and their demands are even
more urgent and imperative because the
untitled places are few and are going fast.
Cabinet circles in Washington are busy
IL III; "a
Miss Frances Alger, daughter of the Sec
rotary of War, to Charles Pike of Chi
cago, The event will take place early
in the summer, either in May OF June. As
this is the first wedding in the cabinet
family it is expected it will be brilliant
affair.
During the last ten months we have
exported to Great Britain iron and steel
to the value of 1881 1856. During the
corresponding period of 1896 the total was
81 ,046,2 65. The exports to Germany dur
ing the same time have been about one
half as much.
Uncle Sam paid out last year over Sl4l,-
100000 to the soldiers and sailors and
their dependents. This is the largest
amount discussed during tWeyemohth
since the bureau of pensions was estab'
ished.
Secretary Wilson asks Congress to give
him the authority and the money 10 ell
ploy a number of microscopes III the III
spection Of butter, fruit and other lafln
products intended for export.
Commander Rush during his recent 'isi
to Washington gave the Secretary OF 'Ee
Navy some encouraging information 'on
corning the naval militia ORGANIZATIONS III
Illinois, Michigan and ONO.
The State Department is receiving MUS
advice as to how to put All eia 10 IN. :Ne
Cuban suffering by forcibie lnteryehuu"
than subscriptions for the relet OF STAY
ing concentrates.
The deficit for the fiscal year, Wi'Ho1'
counting the Union Pacific recelptS' "
S32, 678, 4O7. If the Union Paclhc re'"i4 ~
are taken in that deficit is Fed0ceo "
$963, 407.
During the first ten months OF lo'' wv w
Skinned to Great Britain $I4a'oo' WV" ,"n,
of machinery and $624, GS4 III type"'''>'
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