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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25
MARKETS..

Minneapolis, Aug. %.
Wheat-No. l northern, new 63 to 64c.
No. northern, 50 to soc; Sept, 601sc.
Oats-No. white, % TO 23c.
Corn-No. 3, soc.
Cattle-Steers, IS. 50 to 4.2O, cows,
IS. 25.
Sheep-Muttons. 81. 10 to 4.25 lambs,
$40,
Butter-Creamery extras, Is to Ice;
creamery, frsts, IS to lac; dairy, fancy,
10 TO IA.
Poultry Turkeys, I to Sc; spring
chickens, to SC.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25
HANK Failure,

Preston, Mimi, Aug. 23.-The FIJI
more county bank of this place has
failed. NJ. b. Todd was cashier and his
mother-in-law, Mrs. j. T. Greenleaf
was president. Todd assigns as the
reason for its failure that he lost
heavily in wheat options. The as
sistant cashier, ]. j. Hagen, states
that the deposits are about $4,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

The young woman who kissed Lieut..
IIobson the other day at Long Beach
hotel. in the presence Of hundreds Of
people, explains that She simply want
ed to testify to her patriotism. Why.
Of course. And just consider what a
patriotic display there will be when
the rest Of the boys come marching
home if all The women VINO couldn't go
TO war see fit to testify" in the same
NNaN-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

Col Roosevelt says he is going TO
take his rough riders TO the Paris ex-
position, bearing the expenses himself
If the colonel wants TO increase the
number Of his troops he will find that
the country has enough patriots TO
whip the combined armies of the uni
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

Sir Thomas Upton, the great London
merchant, has challenged the New York
Yacht cub TO a race for the Americas
rup This is the first challenge Of this
sort that has been made since Lord
Dunraycn came across the water three
years ago with the Nalkyrie and was
defeated by the Defender. Upton has a
$4,000 600 fortune 10 back him. but
America has the genius and will win.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

New York, Aug. ga dispatch to
the Herald from Havana says that the
steamer Reina Maria Cristina. which
some time ago ran the blockade into
Cienfuegos harbor, has arrived at IIa-
yana and is prepared to sail for Spain
with mail, passengers and sick sol
diers
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

The comrades believe in the principle Of
staying 10y their friends" Having used
the MINNEAPOLIs x ST. LOUls r. r. for
several years in attending annual encamp-
ments and always finding them obliging
and courteous as we'll as redeemiug every
promise given in regard 10 superior train
service and and accommodations, that the
line has been again selected as the most de-
sireable route
The Headquarters SPECIAL TRAIN to
Cincinnati will leave Minneapolis Il St
Louis Stations on Sept. Sd, as follows:
St Paul 80 p. m, Minneapolis 500 p. m,
Naterville 1910 p. m, NRseca 1890 p. m,
arriving Mt Cincinnati Sunday Evening,
Sept 4th
The train will consist Of chair car seats
freeA, smoker, tourist cars lbertbs 81 80,
large enough for two persous) and Palace
Sleepers theTths 81 90 large enough for
twol. The rate is $ll 30 from st Paul and
Minneapolis and spoudinglv low from
other points Tickets will he on sale Sept
3, l. 3, good returning from Cincinnati up
to Sept 18th, and may be extended to Oct
2d, on payment of - cents at Office of
Joint Agent. Department Commander
Mortimer win have charge Of the train I'M
surfing all comrades the best of attention.
Rates by THE MINNEAPOLIS 4 ST. Louis
OFFICIAL ROUTE viii he as low rs any and
the accommodations superior. An attrac-
tive feature is the diverse route going via
Peoria aud returning via Chicago For
berth reservations and tickets write to De-
partment Commander f. W Mortimer,
No. ! Washington Ave South. Minneapolis.
No pocket is wen lined that has no money
VI i'll. \. W. Bulletin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

just 40 years ago the cable steamer
Niagara arrived at Trinity bay, New
foundland. thus completing the first
Atlantic cable and for the first time
establishing electrical communication
between two continents 1t hardly
seems possible that it is but 40 years
since Tie cnl Of an era when il took
more han a week to get wordfrom Eu-
rope to America What a wonderful 40
Nears il has boon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

The Egyptian pyramids are to be
lighted on the interior and exterior by
electric lights, the power for which win
be generated by the waters Of the Nile.
We may next expect to hear Of some
one puttinga photograph in the mouth
of the SphynX.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25
THE EAST.

A. tho IooIipc cleorino bousas the
.,-cb - IN me United Stotos dnrinc
tho ,.oel, nn5od On Tho ION ,orre,
90 .d 81 o-q roc 291 ag,ipst stt99 900 :
7a- ~ nroyions wcaE Tho increase
connarod yith tba corresnonding
-, - reo- 20
In tbe T-nited Stotos tbero were 1o5
bnsi,oss failures in tbe srven DAYS
ondnd an The 10Th AGAINST 1o6 tbe week
nreyions AMI %, - H. corrcsnondino
neriod of Iso-
Cboa,a Of vew York was elect
od rrosidont of tho American Rar $50.
cfo+ior a. sar,toca Y
In s,,vniu nm noar PITTSBURGH
p, F., cIoudhurst caused Tho drownina
of six children and did great de mage
ia nronartv
John II. HayerIv. of New York. who
was well-kpown wears ago as thcat-
ricaI manager. and especially in CON
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

The mosquito was doubtless created
for some wise end, but it is not easy
to tell what that end is, unless it is to
afford the race a wholesome but pain
full reminder that life was not intend
ed to 10 am picnic The original plans
and specifications of the MOSQUITO in
cludad thirst for human blood, ara
the insect is still built in the old way.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25
Re.fgns Ills Ponifion.

Milwaukee, Aug. 23.-John 5.
George, for 30 years general com
mercial agent Of the Chicago & North
western Railway company in this city,
has resigned his position TO take effect
on September l. His successor has not
vet been named Mr.. George will en-
ter the brokerage business.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25
war TnrifT for Puerto Rico.

Washington. Aug. 20.-The war de-
partment has promulgated the tariff
rates for Puerto Rico. The rate is the
Spanish minimum tariff rates hereto
fore enforced in the island The to-
bacco schedule is the same as that for
Cuba.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25
Aged Couple snicides.

Milwaukee, Aug. 2o.-IIugo Zellncr
and wife, of Chicago, aged respectively
6j and 20, were found dead in their
room Friday light at the boarding
house of Mrs. Goelz. No 81 Martin
street, having committed suicide by
taking chloroform. The aged couple
came to Milwaukee on June l3, and
have been here ever since.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25
AhmirnI schIcr sick

Bridgeport Conn, Aug. 23.-Admira'
Schley is confined to his summer home
il Westport by illness, and no one ex-
cept his attendants are allowed to see
him or have any conversation with
him. His illness is pronounced fever
the character of which IS not yet
known
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

4 glance at some Of the figures con
corning the great war and peace loans
Of other nations puts the superior cred
it of the United States in a clear light.
Excepting Great Britain, the American
government has now no rival in the
esteem Of investors British and Amer
lean national credit are on a par, and
either nation can borrow all the money
il wants at three per cent or less.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25
sick soIJier. Arrive.

New York, Aug 2O.-The United
States hospital ship Relief has arrived
here from Puerto Rico with sick and
wounded soldiers. The Relief left
Ponce on the 14th and Mayaguez on
the 18th inst. She carried 24s sick and
wounded soldiers from Gen. Miles ar
my. Ten deaths from typhoid fever
occurred on the voyage.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25
Eruptton of Vesuyius.

Naples, Aug. 19.-Vesuyius is again
in a state of active eruption. Four
streams of lava are flowing down the
mountain side at the rate of 400 yards
an hour. The chestnut trees on Mount
Somma have been burned. Constant
explosions are heard in the central
crater, which is emitting smoke and
flames.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

Queen Victoria is a strong believer in
the reality and near presence Of the
spirit world. She believes that the de-
parted loved ones watch over those
who Still struggle with the sorrows and
temptations Of the earthly life.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

Springfield, H., Aug, Pot. W.
Greer, superintendent Litchfeld, Car
roIlton and Western railroad, has re-
signed, to accept a position as general
superintendent of the Hutchinson and
Southern railway with headquarters
at Hutchinson, Kan.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

Havana, Aug. 23.-CaliXto Garcia,
the rebel leader who bad trouble with
Gen. Shafter at Santiago and rendered
his resignation TO the rebel govern
ment, is now at Gibara. He has handed
in his resignation for the second time
and it has been accepted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

TRAM, Italy, Aug. 19.-Heavy rains
have flooded a large part of TRAM
Many houses have fallen in, their oc-
cupants being obliged to take refuge
in the public buildings. The authori-
ties have ordered the troops to con-
s+rnct canals = drain the town.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

New York, Aug. 23.-The United
States auxiliary naval force, which, a
week ago, consisted of Al vessels in
commission, has been reduced to IS
vessels, and by the end of the week it
viii have disappeared altogether until
another war shall call il into service.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

Omaha, Neb. Aug. 23.-One hundred
and thirty years of age was what
Lewis Washington claimed to be, a coli
ored man who died Of old age at his
residence here. His wife died in Feb
ruary, 1890, in this city, at an age Of
1O4 years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

to get glimpse of the ships, were
ready for movement, Strung out along
their decks in long, regular lines were
the white uniformed jackies, with here
and there a bluecoated officer, all
strongly contrasted against the SOM
Der, lead colored armor of the ships.
The start.
When the hour for the start came it
looked as if it would be impossible for
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25
stop work on Fortifications

Gibraltar, Aug. 23.-The Spanish en-
gineers who have been at work on the
fortifcations at Algeciras, on the west
side OF the Bay of Gibraltar, have been
ordered to Madrid, and the batteries
recently sent there have been ordered
10 Seville.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

Philadelphia, Aug 19.-The Admiral
Dewey, the first of the four steamers
being built by tie Cramps for the
American Mail Steamship company,
was successfully launched at $40
n,clnclS ThursdnN afternoon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

1t is evident that they don't do their
counting Il Kentucky on the same plan
that it is done elsewhere. y Louisville
youth sued his former fauce for the
cost of the engagement ring and she re
taliated by suing him for the expense
of fuel and light. While we hesitate to
believe that she could have got along
without fuel if he had not called, that
item does not seem so extraordinary as
the other. How did they happen 10 in
cur any expense forlight? That's what
we would like to know. Here real
earnest courtship is said to result in a
noticeable reduction in the gas bills.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

Philadelphia. Aug. 1o.-Four men
were killed ana five others badly in
jured Thursday afternoon by the col
lapse of cornice on the new building
in the course If erection at AIS and
Ar North Fifth street.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25
,fov ne DI.b,uded.

Madrid, Aug. 22.-The Spanish
troops a San Rogue have been ordered
TO Barcelonia, where they will prob
ably be disbanded, unless the Carlis.
agitation attains Importance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

American manufacturers last year
sold their productions abroad TO the ex-
tent of $2SS,s7l,4 40, an increase of 100
per cent. in ten years. Our hold upon
foreign markets is secure and growing
fast
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

simla, Aug 1s.-Heayy floods and
dangerous lan1.Iides have occurred
below Nainital, IN Kumaan province.
a brewery was destroyed. The Euro
pean residents are believed to have
escaped, but many natives were killed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25
Thanked by the President.

New York, Aug. 23.-President Me-
KinIey has sent letter TO Charities
Commissioner John w. Keller thank
ing him for his kind treatment of the
soldiers left at Bellevue hospital to
recuperate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

Atlanta, Ca, Aug. 23.-The Southern
hotel, casino and four cottages al Ty-
bee island, a summer resort. burned.
Loss, $4,000. The crossing Of cleo
trio light wires caused the fire,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25
girer 5alls gouruaI.
C. R. MORSE, "a blisher.
RIVER FALLS. Wis
Wis

The highest inhabited place in the
world is the customs house of Ancom-
area, in Peru, it being 10000 feet above
the sea
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25
SPANS COMMISSIONERS.
Names of Those Appointed by the
Madrid Government Under the
Peace Protocol.

Washington, Aug. 23.-The state de-
partment received call from NJ. THE
baut, secretary of the French en-
bassy, and in charge during the alb
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25
Russia Wants Coaling station

London, Aug. 1.-THE Daily Nails
Odessa correspondent says he hears
on incontestibIe authority that Rus
STA has opened the pour parier with
Spain for the cession of a coaling sta
ton in the Philippines.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25
Apree 10 Con.oIidnte.

New York, Aag 19.-It was an
nounced here hat the directors of the
Minnesota Iron company and the llli-
nois Steel company had unanimously
agreed to consolidate the interests Of
the comDauies
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25
Sirsbee Promoted.

Washington, Aug. 49, - The presi-
dent has promoted Capt Charles
d. Sigsbee, U. S. ~, now commanding
the ST. Paul, by advancing him three
numbers on the LIST of captains in the
navy for extraordinary heroism.'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

The latest novelty in padlocks is one
with an auxiliary chamber containing
an explosive for creating an alarm on
the lock being tempered with.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

Washington, Aug. 20.-Ths secretary
of war Friday ordered the Fifty-sec-
ond Iowa regiment, now in camp at
Chickamauga, to proceed at once to
Des Moines, Ia, where they eventually
will be mustered out.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

He--I would give the world for YOU
Shells that all? Why, you offered that
much before the war raised prices.-ludian-
apoNs Journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

New York, Aug. 23.-Lieut. Hobson
has left this city on the Seguranca for
Santiago, where he will superintend
the raising of the Spanish warships.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25
RennInInnted.

Toledo, O., Aug. Io.-The republic
ans Of the Tenth congressional dis.
trict nominated james II. Southland
to succeed himself as congressman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

In almost everything in life a little more
or httie less salt and pepper would i'm.
prove the fiayor-L. 4. ". Bulletin
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

Fits stopped free and permanently cured
No fits after first days use OF Or, Hines
Great Nerve Restorer. Free s. trial bottle &
treatise DR. Kline, 933 Arch st, Phia, Pa
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

\ big necktie may cover a multitude of
blotches on shirt front as we'll as charity
covers multitude OF sins. - Washington
(la.) Democrat
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

I have found Piso's Cure for Consumption
an unfailing medicine-F r. Lott. 1905
Scott St, Coyngton, Ky, Oct l, 1894.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25
A FITTING WELCOME.
Rousing Reception of Sampson and
Schley on Their Return.
Imposing Pageant in New York Her-
Dor of the ships That Sent Ger
vera's Fleet to Destruction
salute Gen. Grants Tomb.

New York, Aug. 22.-Hundreds of
thousands of people lined the banks of
the Hudson Saturday TO welcome the
return of the North Atlantic squad
ron under command of Rear Admiral
Sampson, and as fine an August day as
could be desired was natures tribute
to the return of the victors. For al
most three solid hours steam whistles
of all sizes, steam sirens and small
guns along the shores shrieked and
doomed in the effort TO display the
heartiest enthusiasm for the home
coming of the naval heroes with their
battle-scarred ships.
Seven Big ships In Line.
Early in the morning the seven big
ships, the New York, Iowa, Indiana,
Brooklyn, Massachusetts,, Oregon and
Texas, lay in New York bay just off
pkinsville, S. l. There was no idea
with Admiral Sampson that New York
city was prepared for rousing recep-
ton, but the news was brought shortly
by a tug from the navy yard, and all
the ships of the squadron were imme-
diately pat under preparation for
dress review. BY nine o'clock the big,
dull-looking fighting ships, looming
high above the picturesque confusion
of smaller craft which had come down
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25
Nervous People

Are great sufferers and they deserve sym
patty rather than censure. Their blood
is poor and thin and their nerves are con-
seQucntly weak. Such people find relief
and cure in Hoods Sarsaparilla because it
purifes and enriches the blood and gives it
power TO feed, strengthen and sustain the
nerves. If you are nervous and cannot
sleep, take Hoods Sarsaparilla and realize
its nerve strengthening power.
Hoods SarsaparilIa
Is Americas Greatest Medicine. 81; six for s.
Hoods Pills cure all liver ills. IS cents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

Take Laxative Bromo Quinjne Tablets Al
druggists refund money if it fails 10 cure. 25c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25
Fatal Fire at Hot Springs.

Hot Springs, Ark, Aug. ga fire
which resulted in the loss of two ho-
tells, a livery stable and several pri-
yate residences and cost at least three
human lives started in the National
hotel at three o'clock Sunday MOI n
ing. The identified dead are: Abe
Matthews, Greenville, Miss; w. II.
Wills Randolph county Ark, and Mr..
Hughes, Tulsa r. Among the serious
~ burned are Mrs. Eula JeiTrcys, n
visitor from the Indian territory, and
Patrolman Wiley, of the local police
department. y dozen or more were
more or less injured, and it is believed
by some Of the guests and employees
CT the hotel that more lives were lost
and that when search is made in the
ruins several bodies will be found.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

G.. 4. r. $500 rate Sept g. Q and 10. Gin.
cnnati to Cmckamauga, q. 4 {. Route.
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No pocket is wen lined that has no money
VI i'll. \. W. Bulletin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25

at once to Santiago, Cuba, and there
report to Gen. Lawton. The Twenty
third Kansas is a regiment Of colored
troops and is said to be an excellent
organization. 1t is the purpose to
make the regiment part Of the per-
manent garrison of Santiago. The
movements of the other three regi-
ments is believed to be preparatory to
mastering them out of the service.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-05-17
PROGRESS OF THE WAR

The principal events Of the war dur
ing the past week have been the BON
harding and reduction OF the forts al
san Juan de Porto Rico by Admiral
SIMPSONS feet, and the loss of the first
men on the American side during the
war. The first American blood was shed
Wednesday in fight in Csrdenas hsrool
between some OF the smaller vessels OF
the blocsading feet and the Spanish gun
boats and batteries ia the hsrbor. The
tOrpedo boat WinslOw was disabled, and
Ensign Bsgley and four other men
aboard OF her were killed and Others
wounded. In the bomhardment Of Ssr
Juan two men were killed aud a lev
wounded aboard the New York. Satur-
day morning some American boats were
sent into Cienfuegos hsrbor 20 cut the
cable which connects the eastern and
western ends OF the island Of Cubs.
They succeeded In doing il, but in the
terrific fight which resulted one Ameri-
can was killed and several severely in
iured. These are all the casualties 80
far reported on our side.
The Spanish feet which recently sailed
from the Cape Verde Islands has been
proving a veritable will-o'the-wisp, be
ing reported from dozen different
plsces within the last few days. Admiral
sampson has not found them, and the
expected naval battle has not taken
place. The Spanish fleet was reported
SUNDAY az Curacao, a Venezuelan island
port, where they are cosliug. They do
not seem TO be in any hurry TO meet
sampson.
There is no change in the situation at
Msnila. but preparations are being made
as rapidly as possible 70 send 1000 or
l2,O00 troops there from San Francisco
10 support Admiral Dewey.