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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

The path 10 the land of gold leads
through the Chilkat trail. And the
trail has hurled 4 scornful welcome at
the goldseekers by an avalanche that
made 4 grave for perhaps hundred
men. The Chilllat trail promises to
take its place among the famous passes
of the world-Thermopylae, the Simp-
Ion, the deti!e Of the Trossachs. And
still to searchers for sudden wealth the
Chilkat trail takes up the stern lesson
of the moralist: beware the awful ay-
alanche." Adventurous enterprise has
its rewards, but also its risks. The FL
Dorado has its Chilkat trail
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
win Respect blockade

Washington, April 25.-Members of
the diplomatic corps say that no ques-
ton can be raised as to tie right of
the United States to declare a blockade.
This being conceded, foreign powers
will accept It as binding.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
a CoatIr nIaxc.

Bellefonte, Pa, April 22,-The pat
tern shop and warehouse Of Jenkins 4
Single and the grain mill of W. f. Key
nolds and several dwelling houses were
destroyed by fire Thursday night, caus-
ing a loss Of about 100000, principally
covered by insurance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

A Bombay newspaper announces that
''Nfr. and Mrs. Thambynayagampillai
are now on a visit to Vovillludyir
Mr.. Thambynayagampillai is the son of
Judge G. S. Arianayagampillai and SON
in-law of 1lr. \. Jambulingammudel-
liar
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
Chilled Back.

Brussels, April 25.-The count of
Flanders has telegraphed his son,
Prince Albert of Belgium (heir pre-
sumptivc TO the Belgian throne), now
travelling in the United States, to re-
turn 10 Belgium Immediately.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

California permits girls of over IS to
we'd without parental consent. In the
District of Columbia, Florida, Mary
land, Michigan, Minnesota, South Caro-
lima end .544+slt Inakota girls over 1G
marry without parents cons7nt; Ken,
lucky does not Emit her daus@A~$--9- 70
choose for themselves regardless of pa
rents wishes until they are 81.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

Hong Kong, April 26.-The Ameri-
can squadron is speeding on its way tc
the Philippines and should be almost
half way there. a big Spanish feet
IS waiting for Admiral Dewey's ships,
expecting and looking forward to 3
6oht
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
ItnIy procInimS Neutrality.

Rome, April 2G.-The Official Gazette
on Monday published Il proclamation
cnjoining upon all Italian subjects
strict neutrality during the war be
tAyeen the Eniied Slates and Spain.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
suppor1. United states.

Vienna, April 25. - The Deutsche
Zeituug, the Pan Germanic organ, con
trary to most papers, supports the
United States on the grounds that
after Berlin and Vienna, New York
ranks as the largest German town IN
the world" and also because the
United States represents liberty as
onposed to absolutism"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

New York, April 25.-Dr. Cornelius
\. Hoagland. a well-known phiianthro-
pist, died Sunday night at his home IN
brooklyn, aged IS years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

A Roman archbishop in Havana is try
ing to add to the horrors of war by
declaration that female voices in the
choir are dangerous to true piety and
Devotion
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
MI si,inmcnt of Powder.

Santa Cruz, Cal, April 25.-The pow
der works here shipped east Sunday
night 100000 pounds of brown powder.
The consignment will be rushed
through. the run TO Chicago being made
IN az Ho,1rc
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
VIII Aaiourn Mav @.

Washington. April 26.-Chief justice
Fuller gave notice that the United. States
supreme court would be suspended fol
the term on Friday, May 9.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

New York, April pa dispatch to
the press from Key West says that the
gnnboat Wilmington Sunday captured
the Spanish schooner Onadidia with a
deckload of charcoal intended for Ha-
vana, where it is extremely valuable for
fuel
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

In Connecticut the statute allows
towns to settle the question of license
or no license by local ballot, with the re-
suit that, of 1GS towns in the state,
s. are "no license and So ''Iicense"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

Switzerland has decided TO deny
itself the pleasure of eating American
apples. The loss will fall on the Swiss,
for the demand in Europe keeps ahead
of the supply.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

Washington, April %. ~ resolution
giving the president power to prevent
the expectation of coal or other war
material from any seaport in the United
states was passed by the senate and
nromntIy concurred in by the house.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

Atlanta, Tex, April 23.-There was a
destructive tornado about four miles
southwest of~ihis place Friday. Mr.
and Mrs. jackson were killed outright.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
snoni.h s1eamer saturnIa Captured.

Atlanta, Ga, April PA special from
Biloxi, Miss, says the revenue cutter
Winona, from Mobile, captured the
Spanish steamer Saturnia at Ship Is
land. Miss, at one o'clock Sunday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

Washington, April rs. = Secretary
AIger has decided to concentrate the
volunteers at Washington, Richmond,
Atlanta and possibly one other point
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
-. Pre.S BIames Us.

Berlin, April %. = The German press
continues to blame America. The kol-
nische Zeitung declares that the Amer
lean plea of humanity is put out ofcourt
bv the declaration of war. IL believes
that "a conflict between the United
States and Spain will probably involve
greater bloodshed than has been caused
~. The Cnhan rehellion.''
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
niiIinrdist SEXTON Dead.

New York, April 26.-William Sexton,
formerly professional champion bill
lard player, dropped dead Monday
afternoon. The cause of death IS not
known. He was so years old.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

Chicago. April 25-The school census
of the city Of Chicago for 1s9s VIII show
the population Of the city to be approx
mateIy 1000, 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
n1nrne ~ cnIcntfn.

New York. April 2e.-The Evening
Posts London correspondent cables
that he has information that the plague
has broken out in Calcutta.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

Washington, April 2G.-The Post
says: The Spanish fleet, which mobil-
lied at Cape Verde islands, has been
notified by Portugal to leave st. Vim
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
FORMALLY DECLARED
Congress Says War Has Existed
Since April III, 1893.
Quick Action Taken by Both Houses
in Response to Message from
the President-Text of DeclRr-
alton of War.

Washington, April 26.-The house of
representatives. on Monday passed the
bill declaring the existence of state
of war between the United States and
/ the kingdom of Spain in a manner
which cannot fail to impress the world.
! The representatives of 100000 peo-
/ pie voted for it without a word of de-
bate, without dissenting vote and
without roll call, but with a solemn
appreciation of the gravity of their
momentous action. It required but one
minute and Al seconds to accomplish
this. The house was considering an
election case and simply paused to de-
clare war. There was no excitement,
no cavil, no word or question. 1t was
only in the great cheer that went up
from floor and galleries when Speak
er Reed announced its passage that the
tremendous import of the act and the
suppressed enthusiasm behind it was
shown. After the presidents message
was read the committee on foreign af-
fairs framed the resolution, Acting
Chairman Adams wrote the report and
it was passed on its way to the senate
| in an hour and six minutes. The speak
er signed it at 4:49
Following is the text of the declara-
ton of war reported by the house for
eigR affairs committee:
The War Bill.
"a bill declaring that war exists between
the United States of America and the king
dom of Spain.
"Be Ii enacted etc
| "First-That war be and the same is here
by declared to exist and that war has eX-
listed since the 21st day of April, 1898.
including said day. between the United
States of America and the kingdom of
Spain.
''Second-That the president of the United
States be and he hereby IS directed and
empowered to use the entire land and naval
forces of the United States, and to call into
the actual service of the United States the
militia of the several states, to such extent
as may be necessary to carry this act into
effect"
Action in the senate.
Washington, April 26.--After a de-
bate of an hour and a half's duration,
conducted in secret session, the senate
passed bill declaring that a state of
war exists between the United States
and Spain. The bill was in the same
language as that passed by the house.
The debate in the senate was based on
an amendment offered by Senator
Turpie Qnd.) providing for the recogni-
tion of the belligerent rights of the in
surgent Cubans, the amendment being
practically in the following language:
I'VE hereby recognize the rights of the
Cuban army under Gen. Maxine Gomez
to be treated as belligerents. the freedom
and independence of the Cuban people hav-
ing heretofore been recognized by an act of
congress"
The roll of the senate was called upon
this amendment and it was defeated by
a majority of IA, the vote standing "a
The age-herald., 1898-03-11

fulfill the carpets mission, which is to be a background to the furniture.
 Have two large pans of water, one clear and tepid and the other hot and soapy, made so by shaving white curd" soap, say, two ounces of soap to two gallons of water. Have plenty of perfectly clean white cotton rags, free from thread ends and Tint"
 ! Take a square of the carpet at one time and wash the surface quickly with a clean rag and the soapy water. Take up as much of the soiled water as possible, then wiring out this cloth into a third pan of tepid water. Take the other pan of tepid water and wipe the soaped and clean sur face well, being careful as possible to rub over, not rub in. Then wipe this with clean cloths until as dry as reasonable in so short a time. Proceed with the rest of the carpet until finished, guarding against any shadowy boundary lines by going back of each square as you continue. Change the water at every third or fourth square; more often if the carpet needs it.
 The very first square will give your re- ward of merit within an hour. Not only will the carpet look clean and feel cleaner but it will be improved and have greater strength and prettiness. This washing is good for the textile, if the rule Is followed and you do not get lazy over it, but rub faithfully and let the dry sunny air sweep over and raise each tuft of the weaving until good as new.
 It Is safer after illness to send a carpet away to the cleaners, but it is doubtful if the special places for doing this will em- ploy any method so faithful and simple so reasonable and so professional as this Clean soap clean water and clean white cotton cloths the pharmacopoea for the well-being of all beautiful textile fab rics.
The age-herald., 1898-03-11
RICH MEMS SONS WHO WORK. Hs
The Young RockefelIers Are Clerking on
 Small Salaries.

From the New York Herald.
 Wall street is full of rich men or brok- CTS, or the owners of great railroads, who are giving their sons a college education and then putting them to work. Commo- dore Vanderbilt did not believe in giving his son more than an academic education. That son gave his hoys the same kind of education but the fourth generation is go- ing to college. Young Cornelius Vanderbilt graduated from Yale He is now taking post-graduate course in marine engineer ing there
 Perhaps the most striking instance in Wall street of rich young men bred to work is in the firm of Blair & Co.,, where three generations are represented, two of them actively. John l. Blair, the head Of the family, is 96 years old. He spends most of his time at his home, in Blairs- town, N J. He gave his son, Dewitt C.. Blair, a thorough education at Princeton and then put him at work in Wall street. When DeWitt's son, c. L. Blair, had gradu- ated like his father at Princeton, he was put into the office to learn the business.
The age-herald., 1898-03-11

gown, but generally one of these pearl col lars is worn. Women of wealth are hav- ing strands of pearls strung in the fashion, and as it does not injure the gem in any way the conceit is a pretty one.
 It has become quite the fad to make a collection of pearls. Many society women are starting the fashion of receiving one pearl as a gift to add to the long rope, or the dog collar, for which she has a fancy The idea is a novel one, or it may perhaps, have originated with the queen of Italy, whose famous rope of pearls is composed of most exquisitely matched gems, each separate one the gift of the king or of some friend.
 One woman announced before last Christ mas that she would accept a pearl as a gift from any and all of her friends who chose to make her a Christmas present. Her collection of pearls Is quite a large one, even now, and as each pearl is added in the order in which 1t is given, she can tell just which gem was given her by each friend.
 The little pearl collars fastened by bril- liant slides are, as rule, composed of what are known as "seed pearls, and can con- tain as many strands the taste of the wearer dictates. It is a becoming style, for the pearls make even homely neck look pretty
 Another fad in connection with the pearl collars is the long, fine chain worn around the neck as a watch chain for holding the lorgnette These chains come in great variety. They are very popular, as they form not only a decoration for the bodice or jacket, but are also a great convenience either attached to watch a lorgnette.
 Some of them are studded at even dis tances with tiny pearls, rubies, emeralds or diamonds; others, again, have slides, studed with turquoise or precious stones. In any case, to meet the present demand, they must be jeweled. Never before were so many jewels worn. The up-to-date wo- man fairly sparkles as she rustles along. Many women use these long chains att tached to the little silver or gold woven purses now so much worn.
 The infinite variety of uses to which
The age-herald., 1898-03-11
Notes About House
 Furnishings and Furniture

Pretty and dainty toilet tables can be ar ranged with small expense. One recently placed in a yellow room consists chiefly of an ordinary kitchen table and an old fashioned oval mirror in a gilt frame shelf is placed midway between the top of the table and the floor which is useful for odds and ends. The top of the table is cov- cred with yellow silesia. A scant frill of 2 the same material hangs all around and opens down the front. Over it is placed full deep ruffie of dotted swiss, edged with a ruffie of inexpensive lace The lace also falls in cascade down the opening in the front. A cover of the muslin, edged with lace, acts as a bureau cover. A brass pole is fastened to the wall directly above the mirror. It extends about two feet out into the room. Over it is thrown curtain of the muslin and lace, which fall to the floor on both sides. The room in which this pretty piece of furniture rests has the wall faced with plain yellow paper The wood work is painted willow green and the floor is stained the same color. On it are placed inexpensive green rugs, in which are small yellow figures. The bed is iron, painted yellow. The furniture, consisting of writ ing table, small book case and three or four chairs, is of wood, stained to match the wood work. Muslin curtains screen the windows. Another room in this same house Is papered with plain pink paper The wood work is white, as is also the furniture, in cluding the bed The dressing table is hung with a 10-cent chintz with a white ground, besprinkled with pink tulips. The same fabric finishes the windows and covers the iron bed. The floor is stained dark green and the jute rugs are in green and white, with little note of pink introduced in the border. Between the windows is placed long mirror, framed in white.
 
 Leather chairs and tops of writing tables are renovated by sponging them lightly with warm soapsuds and then rubbing on the white of an egg whipped stiff. Or if this seems like wasting the egg, rub over the leather a mixture of half a cup of sweet oil to a cupful of vinegar; boil together and polish the leather with the useful piece of old flannel. When willow chairs lose their natural color it is said that solution of chlorine will restore it.
 Fortunately for artistic furnishing, mar ble-topped tables are growing less in num- Der, but If the owner of one you can re- move stains and discolorations by apply ing the following: Boil together quarter of a pound each of soft soap, powdered whitening and soda for twenty minutes;
The age-herald., 1898-03-11

dame's pedigree to prove ones blue blood. Does all the world know that Miss Corelli Is the adopted daughter of the poet, Charles Mackeye, the friend of the South during the civil war, and the singer of her praises? We should think of this when we find "Barabas'' tough reading, and also remember that she has honestly earned the distinction of never having translated the "Omar Khayyam." Few other writers in this age can make that proud boast.
 Miss Fife Stone, of Tennessee, after a visit of two weeks to Mrs George Hughes, at Avondale, has returned home.
 Vice-President and Mrs Hobart having signified to the Belgian Minister their de- sire to entertain Prince Albert of Belgium during his visit here next week, they were informed that this course would be agree able and were asked if Sunday evening would suit them for the date of which to give a dinner party.
 To this Mrs. Hobart at once gave a prompt refusal. The European fashion of giving dinners and receptions on Sunday evening is not one she has ever cared to follow or one she cared to adopt, even when it came to entertaining a Prince of the blood royal.
 So the Vice-President and Mrs Hobart will dine the prince Saturday evening, the Eth instant, after which the Belgian Min ister will give large reception in Prince Alberts honor.
 Misses Wilder and Duke accompanied by Miss Wilder, of North Carolina, have re- turned from a short visit to Montgomery.
 Mayor F. " Evans has returned from Montgomery.
The age-herald., 1898-03-11

He is now partner at 90, and he and his father are as steadily attentive to business as though they were not the heirs of one of the richest men in the United States.
 John D. Rockefeller and William Rocke- feller, the Standard Oil milionaires, are believers in the plan of educating rich mems sons to work. John D. Rockefeller Jr., is the only son of John D. Rockefeller and heir to 200 millions. He is about 23 years old He is at work in his fathers office, where he draws a small salary and saves part of 1t, just as his father did when he was clerk in a business office in Cleveland. William G. Rockefeller, his cousin, who is 2S years old, has been in the employ of the Standard Oil company for several years. Both the Rockefellers are steady, industrious young men, and either of them could find employment very easily if thrown on his own resources A comparatively new figure in Wall street is George Crocker, son of the bonanza mill lionaire.
 George Westinghouse, the millionaire in- ventor and manufacturer. has a son who Is too young as yet to think of the re- responsibilities of life; but if he shows a liking for the machine s-iop; when he grows older MT. Westinghouse will put him in a pair of overalls and set him at work MT Westinghouse himself works at the bench in his private shop in Allegheny, where he develops his mechanical ideas
 Washington is full of idle young men having rich fathers. Senator Stephen B. Elkins, who has been very busy man all his life, has a son who is giving his attention almost entirely to society. There are a great many young men like him, whose fathers have plenty of money, who are living for amusement. Phillip D. Ar mour has two boys. They left college to take clerical positions in their fathers office, and there they worked beside their fathers clerks, asking no favors and learn ing the business thoroughly by experience. Both of them are now members of the firm and there are no buster men in Chicago.
 David R. Francis, of St. Louis, former secretary of the interior, believes in work for the rich mans son. MT. Francis has several boys, one of whom graduated last year from Yale MT. Francis told me last summer that he was going to put the young man into a clerical position in his office and let him learn the business.
 A great many public men have their sons holding office under them at Washington, but most of these are poor men to whom the second government salary is an object. Senator Hanna's son Is not one of these.