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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-26
IN NO PERIL
Navy Department Not Alarmed tor
the Safety of the Oregon.

Navy Department Not Alarmed for
the Safety of the Oregon.
Washington, April 26.-The navy de-
partment is fully aware OF the where
abouts of the battleship Oregon and
the gunboat Marietta, but for pruden-
tiaI reasons the officials positively de-
cline to say where the vessels are.
Whether or not they have been or
dered to return to San Francisco or
in fact to make ally statement respect
ing them, further than that they nave
no apprehension as to their safety. IL
is known that the department has
taken steps to have the commander of
the oregon met by friends and warned
of the outbreak of hostilities and OF
the presence of the Spanish torpedo
boat Temeraria at Buenos Ayres, III
the path of the warship on her way
to the North Atlantic station.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-26
MORRO's GUNS OPEN fire.
BUT IT IS NOT RETURNED BY THE AMER.
ICAN WARSHIPS.

Bombardment of Havana Will Commence To-day
Admiral Sampson Sends Formal Notice of His In
tention to the British Consul Captain General
Blanco Notified That Real War Is About TO Reoin
The City Terror-Strcken = Desperate Efforts
Being Made to Strengthen Defenses--Gen Blanco
Visits ALI the Batteries as Soon as He Is Notified
of the Intended Bombardment-I insurgents Moving
on Havana to Cooperate with the United States
Naval Forces
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-26
RICH PRIZES
APE CAPTURED
ADMIRAL SIMPSONS FLEET DOING
RUSHING BUSINESS.

several Spanish Vessels, Laden With
Valuable Cargoes, Have Been
OverhauIed and lowed to Key
West Richest Prize Is the
Michael JOver, With Cargo Val
ned at $4OO,OOO-Sp Spanish Trans
Atlantic Steamer Catalina Makes
a Desperate Effort to Escape, but
the Cruiser Detroit Proves Too
Swift for Her.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-26
NOT BELIEVED

The RumOred Capture of the Shen-
andOah Is Denied.
Bath, Me-, April 26.-The members
of the firm of Arthur Sewall & Co..
owners of the schooner Shenandoah,
which is reported to have been cap
tured by the Spanish on a voyage
from San Francisco to Liverpool, re-
fuse to credit the story that she has
been taken, and expect soon to re-
ceive news of her safe arrival at Liv-
erpool, where she is now due. She is
laden with wheat and a general cargo.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-26
SPAIN TURNED DOWN

Cannot Buy the Whitehead Torpedo
stock at Any Price.
New York, April pa London spe-
cial says: The Whitehead Torpedo
Manufacturing company has refused
Spain's cash offer for the whole STOCK
of completed torpedoS.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-26
ST PAUL is READY
Fast Liner Prepared 10 Give an Acc
count of Herself.

count OF HeFSeII.
Philadelphia, April 26. No definite
time for the sailing of the auxiliary
cruiser st. Paul, now at Cramps, has
been decided upon. Work was con-
tinued all day Sunday and to-day pro-
visions will be taken aboard. About
1900 tons of coal have been slowed
away and she will receive the remain
der from the Delaware river, possibly
at League island, at the same time
ammunition will be taken on. The
complication of the torpedo boat Mac
kenzie is now simply a matter of days.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-26
ATTITUDE OF RUSSIA
Well Informed Persons Declare She
Will Support Spain.

Will Support Spain.
London, April %. - The ST. Peters
burg correspondent of the Daily Tele-
graph says: Emperor Nicholas grant
ed an audience to the Spanish ambas
sador and discussed with him the Gu
ban question at great length. A con-
ference of the ambassadors of the
powers on the subject of Cuba has
been held at the foreign office and
we'll informed persons declare that
Russia will now support Spain.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-26
OREGON is SAFE
Not Likely That the Temerario VIII
Give Her Battle.

give Her Battle.
Buenos Ayres, April 26.-The Span
ish torpedo gun vessel Temerario IS
now lying at anchor in the inner roads
ut Montevideo The fact that she has
not steam up and that there are no
unusual signs of activity on board in
dicate that she is not likely to sail. 1t
is the general belief here that the
Snanisb vessel will not undertake to
Owe battle to the United States battle
Shin oregon and the gunboat Mariet-
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-26
MUM is THE WORD

commodore Schley Has Issued a
Practical Censorship.
Fort Monroe, Va, April 26. For
strategic purposes and for the protec-
ton of information that might be of
value to the enemy Commodore
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-26

ia, which are supposed to be in this
vicinity on their way to the United
States. The run yesterday to the out
er roads was to try the machinery and
to give the crew a practice run.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-26
Germany Is Not Against Us.

London. April 26.-The Berlin CORE
spondent of the Standard says: Ger
many will take no steps prejudicial to
the United States, nor probably join in
any, intervention on SQain's behalf"
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-26
WITHOUT FOUNDATION

story of the Naval battle OF BOyn-
ton Discredited.
Palm Beach, Fla, April 26.-It is be-
lieved here by every one that the re-
port of the battle off Boynton Friday
is without foundation. Several re-
sponsible citizens from that section
were here and said they saw the ships
going south but did not hear the re-
port of a single gun.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-26
FIRE AT ELK RIVER

Thirteen BuiIdinRs DestFOyeu-LOsB
Aggregating $4,000.
Elk River, Mimi, April ga fire
which started in the building occupied
by Mrs. Y. S. Hawkins resulted in the
most serious confiagration this city
has ever known. Thirteen frame
buildings were entirely consumed not
withstanding the desperate efforts of
the fire department to check the fiery,
visitor. The total losses are estimated
at $1,000; partly covered by iDsur-
ance.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-26
THE TOPEKA SAFE
Nc Truth in the RumOr That the New
Cruiser FOundered.

London. April 26-The United States
cruiser Topeka is safe. 1t was not the
Topeka which collided with the Alba
tross Tuesday evening after leaving
Falmouth. The steamer Jesamind,
British. has arrived at Cardiff in a
damaged condition. She reports hav-
ing been in collision with the Alba
trOSS.
The times., 1898-05-29

Church. for assignment as commander
of a division. He is well known in Wash
ington, having seen long service at the
War Department.
Col Jonn c. Gilmore, Fourth Artillery,
who has been made q brigadier general
of volunteers, was yesterday ordered TO
report to Mai. Gen. Shafter at Tampa for
staff duty. He Will be Gen. Skaters as
sistant adjutant general Col. Gilmore IS
a medal of honor soldier, and is one of
the best men in the service, both from a
military and an executive point of view.
1t has been decided to order three of
the new brigadier generals to the Philip
pines as brigade commanders under Gen.
Wesley Merritt namely Capt" Charles
King, Col. Francis V. Greene, and Mr..
George A. Garrison.
Col. Green is now in command Of the
Seventy-tirst Regiment of New York Vol
unteers at Tampa He has accepted his
new Office and will accordingly be de-
tached from his regiment at Tampa. The
selection is regarded as an excellent one,
as he has seen sixteen years active ser
vice and is one of the best engineers in
in the country. He was at one time mill
The times., 1898-05-29
STOCK MARKET BUOYANT
Strong and ManifestIy Upward
Tendency Evident.
Traders Hope for Favorable War
News Before. ReopeninS of
Business Tuesday.

New York. May 2S.-The weekly bank
statement of average balances published
today showed an increase in surplus re-
serves amounting to $2,9S9. $50. This addi-
ton to the surplus reserves brings that
item up to $50, 704, $780, which is the largest
amount in excess of the lawful require
ments that the associated banks have
had since March 6, 1897. The most note
worthy feature of the bank statement.
otherwise, was the increase in the bank
account of $S,202 400, Bank officers con-
fessed their inability to fully account for
such large increase in. that item, though
the fairly extensive borrowings upon
sterling exchange are in part responsible
for it,
The Improvement continues to be most
pronounced in the iron industry, but 1t
is also apparent in the leather trade and
in textile goods. A number of railroad
companies reported this week their earn
ings for the month of April, and good
showings We're made by St. Paul. Atchi-
son. Chicago, Great Western and South
ern Railway.
The weeks stock morkes was well sum
married. in the two hours trading of to-
day. That is to say. that notwithstand-
ing a certain and natural amount or hest
tation its tone was strong and a manifest
~ upward tendency was evident. As has
been the case throughout the week, un-
certainty in regard to the whereabouts
of the Spanish fleet and the numberless
rumors in that respect served 10 restrict
activity
There was no pressure of stocks at any
time however, and the market soon de-
veloped strength on buying for other ac-
counts which was based on the hopes
that by the re-opening of business Tues
day morning there was would be news
of a favorable character in regard to the
progress of hostilities.
More than one-half of the total dealings
of the day was furnished by Peoples Gas,
Sugar. st. Paul and Rock Island, which
We're active in the order named. The
dealings in these stocks reflect, in gen
eral way, the belief that their well estab-
lished earning powers. measured in the
now assured easy money market, war
rants the establishment of a higher range
of prices. when they viii be upon a plane
with other securities classed as safe in
yestments.
The London and continental markets
are closed on account of the observance
| abroad OF the Whitsuntide holidays.
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when it is said that rneIr arguments
were. so wei prepared and so forceful that
ii was with the greatest difficulty that
tho Judges arrived at decision.
The usual interest in this annual event
was greatly increased by the Importance
Of the topic under discussion, which was:
Resolved, That a federal income tax
Is desirable and was discussed from q
practical, not constitutional, stand
point
The debate was presided over by Mr.
John T. Gray, Of Idaho the president of
the debating society, who briefly stated
the subject for discussion and then
announced the debaters in succession.
The affirmative Of the subject was main
tained by Walter s. Smith, OF Alabama: /:
Edward +. Denison, Of Illinois. and
Charles. Z. Phelps. of Illinois. The mega
tive side was presented by Alverar L.
Snow. of Utah; AIvah ". Patterson, of
Oregon. and Melvin G. Adams, Of Geor-
sia.
As Judge Charles B. Howry. who an
nOuRced the decision. said. all the par
The times., 1898-05-29
War md Politics.
(From the Chicago Dispatch.)


Administration newspapers and Con-
gressman Grosvenor should Immediately
go into executive session and decide
whether this is Republican war" or Il
Democratic outrage on peace.
Grosvenor, who poses as the represen-
tative of the Administration in the House,
has asserted loudly and frequently that
this lis a Republican war, but an es>
teemed Republican contemporary here in
Chicago. which poses as the Presidents
mouthpiece. says: THE Democrats have
plunged this nation into war and have
Dragged about it,
But Grosvenor has Dragged about the
fact that the Republicans We're the war
riors. There appears to be a lamentable
lack of harmony among the next friends
of President Mckinley, for. if the Demo-
Gratis have plunged this nation into
war; Grosvenor must be mistaken in
saying that it is Republican war"
AS a matter of fact, the Administration
did not want to fight Srain. 1t didn't
have sand enough to fight anything; but
the people of the United States, Demo-
Gratis and Republicans alike, did want
war and they forced the Administration
to fight.
The times., 1898-05-29

ticipants acquitted themselves so well 1t
would be difficult matter to make any
personal distinction. At first. he said. the
judges thought they We're listening to
real statesmen discussing this momentous
question. and they predicted that the
young gentlemen who took part in the
debate would be statesmen in the future.
Briefly told. the affirmative coatended
that the imposition Of an Income tax
was the result Of the wisdom of centuries
and was one Of the principles which JEFF
ferson urged. Such a tax, it was claim
ed. was only a just contribution of the
people to the support of the Government.
from which they expected TO receive pro-
lection. The present system is burden
some, it was claimed, TO the laboring
classes. which We're least able TO bear
them.
on the other hand it was claimed by
those on the negative that such tax
was difficult Of collection and discrimi-
mated against one class, the wealthy, in
The times., 1898-05-29
4 Disnstrous Ending.
(From the Detroit Free Press.)

lfrom Inc Detroit Free Press.)
Two Detroit merchants We're sitting on
adjacent stools and taking a 15-cent lunch
when one asked the other if he consult
ed his wife in his business affairs.
Cant do it, was the response. 1--WE
tried it dozen times. month for years,
but it always winds up just about as it
did yesterday. asked her if she thought
she could discuss a little matter of bust
ness, calmly and dispassionately. She said
she could, but had never known me to be
able to do 50. l complimented her sarcas-
tically on her angelic temper and she at
once accused me of being angry. l told
her that l was regarded among men as
having a very equable disposition, and
that my employees called me Old Suavity'
She called attention to the fact that her
pet dog, that weighs about pound, was
The times., 1898-05-29

The annual prize debate of the law de-
partment OF the Columbian University
took place last evening in the lecture
room Of that institution. The occasion IS
always looked forward TO with much
pleasure and interest by the friends of
the university. and is generally consid-
cred as the event Of the commencement
season in Washington.
A magnificent audience, representative
OF the best Of social and educational cir
cles in the Capital City. graced the oc-
casion with their presence. and bestowed
their favors generously but impartially
on the debaters. In fact, anything short
Of the generous applause given the ora
tors would have fallen far short of their
real deserts.
A good idea of the excellence of the
entertainment can be gained from the
statement that those who participated in
the contest last evening were the prize
winners in the series of six public de-
bates given by the law department dur
ing the Winter session And the excel
lence and efficiency attained by the in
dividual contestants may be understood
The times., 1898-05-29
ASSIGNED TO SERVICE.

Several of the New Brigadiers Or
dered 10 Their Commands.
Col Theodore Schwan, who has been
assisting Adjt Gen. Corbin in the work Of
organizing the troops of the first volun-
teer call. and who was recently appointed
a brigadier general of volunteers. was
yesterday ordered to Mobile. Ala, to re-
port TO Mai Gen. Coppinger for assign
ment to duty as commander of division
of the Fourth Army Corps.
Major George Davis. of the Ninth In
fantry. recently appointed brigadier
general of volunteers, has been ordered TO
report TO Maj. Gen. Graham. commanding
the Second Army Corps, near Falls
The times., 1898-05-29

called Danger. Then I told her straight
from the shoulder that ! declined to be
made angry by her taunts and odious
comparisons, but served pointed notice
that l was going to have the respect due
the head of the house. She laughed cheer
lily and declared that l was entirely too
touchy."
But what about the business confer
ence?"
20, slammed the door and left
The times., 1898-05-29
CHILD WRECKS.
Caused by Ignorant Selection of
Food.

One Of the most divine traits in man
kind is the love for and care of the little
folks. To furnish them good nourishing
food is TO supply the wherewith to build
the little bodies into healthy and sturdy
men and women. Parents who thought
lessly give coffee to growing chill
dren viii see the day when they would
give anything on earth TO be rid of the
regret for the weakness and frequent sick
spells of the children, caused by the aka
loids Of coffee. Give the children Postum
Food Coffee, the famous food drink, which
goes directly to nourish and strengthen
child or adult, and when in after days
You glory in their strength and ability
you can remember with pride that your
intelligence and care about the food and
drink in their childhood made the sturdy
men and women they are. IT is criminal
to be careless. 1t pays>well to give chill
dren nourishing liquid food like Postum
The times., 1898-05-29
Washington stock Exchange.

Sales-Wash. Loan and Trust. ld127 81.
Capital Traction. 34a73 1-2 Washington
Gas, 5Og4S ga. Mergenthaler Linotype,
10G15O I-2: 20G15o; 1OQ149 3-4 American
Graphophone preferred. 20oq14 "a.
After Call-American Graphophone pre-
ferred 24a14 1-2 District Title Insur-
ance, 1OOd2 7-S; 100G2 81. Columbia III
tie Insurance, 50G4 7-8 West End Ma
tional Bank. 100G1O4 10. Lanston Mono
type, 150ql5 L.; 5O910 3-8; 5Oql5 IA; 5Oal5
The times., 1898-05-29

Henry Clews, in his weekly letter,
quoted more at length in another place.
has this to say of the remarkable fea-
lures in the financial condition of the
country at present:
1.-The present position of finance in this
country is a most extraordinary one. In
the midst of war. the condition of the
foreign exchanges is such as to place
the money centers of Europe virtually at
our mercy. We are permitting balances
due to this country. to the amount of
probably close upon s10D, ,0O0, 900, to remain
on temporary loan. and yet are buying ex-
traordinarily large amounts of our Sc
The times., 1898-05-29

The grangers have been the most fortu-
nate during the past week in the ad-
vance of prices. The actual advance has
not been great, but there is much. too
in the indications of their strength to
inspire confidence The enormous bust
ness that they have been doing has
never been equaled before. The best of
the situation is however. that even this
phenomenal business will be exceeded by
that of the next few months. Here, too,
there must be caution, however, that the
expectation of good things does not work
too rapidly. The grangers are earning
much more than their rate of dividend
but there will be drop if the advance
is TOO rapid. Other railroads and the spe-
cialties, too. however. show every indica-
ton that they are to share in the general
prosperity that seems sure to come.
The times., 1898-05-29

favor Of the affirmative The judges were:
President b. L. Whitman, Judge Chas. b.
Howry Judge r. T.. Doan.
During the interim while the judges
were in consultation. Mr.. ]. p. Fontrom,
of Kansas. entertained the audience with
several short amusing recitations.
The times., 1898-05-29

tary attache at Berlin and accompanied
Emperor William during the Franco
Prussian war.
Col. George II. Hopkins was yesterday
assigned to duty as military aide to Sec
retary Alger, vice Lieut.. Duvall, who has
been assigned to field service.
The times., 1898-05-29

Nature means necessity, and it is nature
which requires the digestive organs to
work in perfect unison, and the only way
to obtain good digestion is to drink
Heurich's beers. A bottle with every
meal and before retiring viii assure un-
impaired health.
The times., 1898-05-29
RAILROADS.
RAILROADS
~~~<>-~~o~-~~~--~--~-o~~< ~o---~~~~~-~-~-~-@-~-~
Washington. Alexandria
and
Mount Vernon Railway.


In Effect May 4. fsoS.
For Alexandria (week days.. $50. 7:o5, 7;3S,
ex; 500, s;35 $3.50. 1000; Hoo, n:45 A. NJ;
d2:05 ex. 12;2o. Ills, Las, 2:05 ex.; 500 ex- |;
5;25. $50 ex.; Ais. ex.; $50, sos. $50, eS:'
5:40 6:O5. ex.; $3.50, 7:o6 $780, 900. 1000. H;Zo
1l59 p. NJ
For Alexandria (sundays), 7:45. s:45. 9:45'
do:so, n:l5 A. NJ. 1900 noon, 12:45. go, I'D
200, S:45, 4:3o, Sis, 600, CAS- $780, s:l5 s:Oo'
1000. 1870 p NJ
For Mount Vernon tweek days., $50, SEQ
lo:0o, l:o0 A. ~, 1905. Ills, 2:05, 800. $685.
1:06, 900 p ~
For Mount Vernon (sundays), 7:45. e:45 A. NJ.
ZOO noon, 2:l5, 3:45 and Gas 900 p: NJ
For Arlington and Aqueduct Bridge t~eek
days., 500. 500. 1000 and Hoo A. NJ, 2;o2'
2:2O. las 2:05. 800. 3:25. 4:l5, $40. 6;o''
7:06. and 500 p NJ
For Arlington and Aqueduct Bridge (Sundaysl'
7:45 S:45. 9:45, 10:30 II is A. NJ. 1900 noon.
l2:45, l:S0. 2:I5. 800, 3;45, 4:so. 5:l5. 600.
6:45 1880, s:15 P. NJ.
Parcels carried on all trains Baggage checked.
apl3-tf
The times., 1898-05-29

curities held in England, Germany and
Holland. Within a year, we have drawn
from Europe fully Mp0,000000 of gold and
are in position 10 draw about an equal
amount more if our, convenience should
so require. Our stock Of, the yellow metal
has reached the highest, total in our ex-
perience and for the first time exceeds the
holdings of any other, nation. In the
face Of a heavy military taxation and in
prospect of large GoYernment borrow
fngs Wall Street Is buoyant and the prices
of securities are steadily advancing. Such
a concurrence of conditions indicative of
financial strength in the presence of an
important war, has hitherto hardly ever
befallen a nation
THE reduction in the Bank of England
rate of discount from to IL percent Is
important as having a bearing on Amerl-
can securities as 1t represents a return
of ease to the London money market
after the reverse condition for a long
time past The effect Is to remove the
necessity for the return of American Sc
curities Londons continuous selling be-
ing mainly caused by the Scarcit" Of
money and the high rate of interest pre-
yailing since the Bank of England adj
vanced its rate to 4 per cent. The faYor-
able change in the money market abroad
is now likely to bring in Europe as a
buyer of our securities hereafter. This.
therefore, is a bull factor of no small
dimensions in our stock market. The
Bank of England's holdings as recently
as two months ago were G29, 100000, which
placed the bank reserve down to about
81 IA per cent The gold now in tha
Bank of England amounts to G37 200 900.
an increase of about s3S 900, 900, which
puts up the reserve to about AZ 3-4 per
cent. For the Bank of England to ac-
cumulate so much gold in 50 short a
time especially during a period when
this country was drawing so heavily
from Europe is a notable act, and goes
to show the immense increase in the
world S output of gold which is beginning
to tell both in Europe and in this coun-
try"
The times., 1898-05-29

favor Of the poor. Further Il was con-
tended that ii was easily evaded and cal
culated to invite perjury and test under
such a tax no man could say he is free.
The judges, after a consultation of over
twenty minutes, decided the debate in