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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-31
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If Spain's Cadiz feet should go to
manila, the distance being about
10000 miles it would require from
thirty to thirty-fve days to make
this trip. This would bring the fleet
there about July 4th, just in time to
give Dewey an opportunity to cele-
brate on Independence Day.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-31
WALL PAPER SALE

FROM JUNE FIRST
TO JUNE ELEVENTH.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-31
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Trinity Church.

On Sunday evening Rev. Cuthbert
will give an address on "Gladstone-
the champion of the oppressed, the
Statesman" Time 7:3O.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-31
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1t took q whole herd of Jersey COWS
to make Elk. Gov. Hoard famous as q
dairyman; but Gov. Schofeld is likely
to reach distinction in Wisconsin on
account of one poor old mulley.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-31

Now that the Spanish fleet has been
bottled up, it might be set away in
curiositv.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-31

State Supt. Emery sent a very
beautifully arranged Memorial Day
annual to the school teachers of the
State.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-14
LODGING THE WHR TAX
Many Property Owners arc DiSCov-
 cred Delinquent.

New York, Dec. 13.-Irtern2l Rev enue Collector Treat has 6 force of men looking over the records of the regis ter's office of the county Of New York, to ascertain what Sersons have been failing to comply with the law requir- ing stamps on all deeds and mortgages.
 Mir. Treat -Old a reporter that thou sands of instruments, covering prop erty whose value ran into the millions, had been recorded on which either practically no tax had been paid or a tax much lower than the law required He thinks the government has been de- pr1ved of large amount of revenue to which it is entitled.
 "The investigation shows" said Mr. Treat, that in many eases the consid- eration named in the instrument is merely nominal; that many deeds are nCs stamped in any amount whatever; that in many instances the property conveyed by the deed is mOrtgaged to al amount largely in excess of the con- sideraiOn nam8d in the deed, and that where property is conveyed by deed and mortgage given 10 secure deferred claims, or when property is conveyed subject 10 existing TnOrtga gcs, the con- siderati0n named in the deed is appar- enjIy the va4ue Of the property convey ed, less the amount Of the mon. ga ge claims, whereas the consideration for which stamps should be affixed should be the full value of the property con veyed, without regard to the mortgage.
 ''The law imposes a penalty for fail- ure to properly stamp instruments Of this character where a Fraudulent pur- pose is shown. Aside from this, those Zyh0 are iD4 crested in inSrrj1 TI1Y1rtS av vo- cuted and stamped in this manner ought to take notice of the fact that such instruments, as well as tho regis ter's records of the same, arc void and will so continue until both the paper and the record are cured by aff1xing the proper internal revenue s.amps."
 Mr Treat will take steps to make the persons who have violated the law come to time
Arizona republican., 1898-12-14
BROOKES NEW POST
He is 1ade Military Governor Over
 All of Cuba.

Washington, Dec 13- Major-Gen- eral Brooke arrived in Washington from Fortress Monroe today and was closeted for more than an hour in con sul,atiOn with Secretary AIger. He then, in company with Adjutant-Gen- eral Corbin, proceeded to the White House and when he returned to the war department it was formally an- nounced that the president had desig- mated him to be the military governor of the island of Cuba, a new post which carries with it control over the mili- tary and civil branches Of the island formerly exercised by 6 captain gen. eral under the Spanish regime
 Each of the six provinces will have it's own military governor just as Gen. eral Wood is now military governor of the province of Santiago, but all of these will receive their instructions di- rectly from MajOr-Ceneral Brooke, who is supreme authority over the island
Arizona republican., 1898-12-14
THE NEXT CENSUS
District Residents Moi 10 be Exclude q
 From Employment.

Washington, Dec 13.-'I expect to call a meeting Of the house census com mittee this week. said Chairman Hop kins this afternoon, ito arrange the preliminaries Of our work, and as soon as we can get q committee room, the committee will commence considera- ton of a census bill. It is our inten- tiOn to take up the senate bill and act upon it, making a report jus- as early in this session as possible"
 The impression is general among members Of .he Commi,tea and others that the new bill, when reported, will not put the census employees under the operations of the civil service. As mattr Of fact, it is doubtful if a bill with civil service provision could pass the house, so bitter is the opposition to extending that law over the work ings of the census.
 The propaganda which was started by a few mem mOers to exclude residents of the District Of Colum bia from em- ployment in the census bureau is fail ing. No converts have been made to this proposition, which is regarded as unjust in the extreme by men Of both parties. It is understood that a major ity of the census committee are op- posed to such restriction. and i. IS doubtful if the effort to enforce it will be made in committee or in the house.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-14
THE PHELlppINE ISLANDS
Rumors as 10 Japan's DesiTcS-The
 Presidents Altitude.

Washington, Dec 13.-The state de- partment officials declare that a state
 rent credited to MT Kyle, to the effect
 Japan wants the Philippines, is
 .Fs to them. The senator prOfesses
 have official knowledge that the mikadO's empire is willing to pay $200,- 900 for the territory acquired by the United States for $2O,0O0, ,OOO in cash, a few tons of ammunition and a score or so of human lives.
 There is no doubt" said cabinet official this morning, that Japan is desirOus of purchasing the Philippines. There are oaher nations which have shown symptoms of a desire in the same direction. Great Britain is in the midst, and Germany would bid if this government should decide to dispose of them for the best offer obtainable Bue l can assure you that up to the pres ont time no plan for their disposition has ben remotely considered by the president and his cabinet"
 The president has told several callers within the past twenty-four hours that he is not yet ready to recommend any plan for the future government of the islands. But the statement published this morning attributing to Senator Kyle knowledge of a definite purpose of Japan to offer $200,000,000 will be likely to have a decided effect upon the ratification of the treaty. If any such offer is made. it. will effectually step those senators who are disposed to criticise the course of the admins tration in paying Spain for the islands. But, on the other hand, these same critics will have cause to exclaim against "selling the people of the Phil ippiro group" if the offer Of Japan is seriously considered.
 It is certain, in any event, that as telegraphed yesterday the president has no intention of announcing his plas with reference to the colonial pos sessions of the United States until af- ter the treaty has been received from Paris.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-14
THE SCOTCH WHISKY PANIC.
Pattison's Directors Confer with Lon. don Banks-Many Firms Involved.

London, Dsc. 13.-The panic in wh;s- ky shares continues. It is stated that the assets of Pattiscn's bonded ware house in Leith, which has fioorage cf seven acres, exceed the liabilities by &150,000. None Of the Scotch banks is 1 involved penny without security.
 The capital Of the Pattison ware house is invested in Scotch whisky t0 the amount of $50,0OOO O00 Last spring the concern had 13S, ,O00,CO ga'Icns in the hands of distilIeTs and factors. ard this amount has since been consid ST. ably increased. Owing to the competi- tions of producers without regard to consumption, every inch cf storage room in Glasgow is occupied with whisky.
 The business of the concern will be continued. Tie directors conferred yesterday and again today with repre- sentatives of the British Linen Bank and the Clydesdale Bank. A report Of the assets is being prepared. Mean while, creditors tc whom money is due have bzen asked to hold their bills for ten days. The directors think that the liabilities are under 6 81,00O,0O0. An ac- countant has been appointed t1 prepare a statement, and upOn this the future of the company will probably depend. 4 great effort will be made to success fully arrange matters, because many ether firms are involved.
 Pattison's 81O shares clo5ed steady on Saturday at 99 1Ss. 9d. They opened Monday forenoon at 95 buyers, &4 sellers. but sco1 slumped to 6 17s. Sd. They closed at G3.
 The sslling of Grand Trunk Railroad securities in Glasgow was by b g deal CTS, whom the Pattison difficulties hit.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-14
President Mckinley Browns Upon the Enterprise and Signifies to the Span idrds That They Will Not Be A. lowed to Trade on the Future
 of the Island.

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  tramways The authorities with Havana
 
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Arizona republican., 1898-12-14
MAY BE A SLAVE
Authorities of New Orleans IRvesti-
 gating Sea Captains Story.

New Orleans, Dec. 1S.-The Unite & States customs authorities, togetheTV with the negro population of this city, are exercised over the discovery that a little 1O-year-old American girl brought to this port on the Portuguese ship Alvaro Of Lisbon is most likely slave of the master of the vessel, Captain De Navarro. A delegation of five col ored ministers today waited upon Dep uty Collector Howell and asked for thorough investigation, which has been instituted.
 Captain De Navarro is silent He will net say whether the little girl is now slave or not. All he says is that he would net part with the child for $5 GOO In American gold. If she be a slave, which the customs olucers are J inclined to believe, then she is freed& by right of the .ss.ai-Utes of the Unite States the moment she entered Unit States waters.
 The captain says he obtained the tie negroes. on the west coast of Afr of her own free will and consent that he is taking her 10 Lisbon to his wife, where, he M, negroa great curioSlties.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-14
MAY CONCLUDE A TREATY.
Outlook Before the Anglo-America1
 Commission.

Washington, Dec. 13.-The Canadian commissioners held a joint meeting with the American representatives be- fore noon today, after which they re- tired to their hotel for a private con ference. No statement was given out.
 The commissiCn has been obliged to rearrange its sessions, making 5hem from 9:30 to 11:30 daily, in order to permit Senators Fairbanks and Faulk- ner and Representative Dingley. who are members of the comission, to at tend to their congressional duties.
 After t0day's session it was stated that the outlook for concluding 9 treaty was fairly good, although it was not yet certain that such Q result could be brough5 about.
 If treaty is made the expectation is ths; it will be concluded before the hol- iGays. The subjects at present under consideration, it is stated, include rec iprocity and fisheries, and while the commissioners are quite guarded, tho idea is conveyed ths- reciprocity pre- sents the most serious problem for so- lutiOn before the way is clear to a treaty.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-14
"A MINE EXPLOSION
Five Men Killed and TwenfY-Three
 Wounded.

Poteau, l. T., Dec. 13.-A few min utes after g o'clock last night in mine No. 2 of the Indian, Oklahoma and Railway Coal company, situated about three miles from this place, terrific explosion took place. Five men are believed to have lost their lives from the immediate effects,' and about twenty-three more are buried in the shaft. The explosion was caused by the ignition of coal dust after a blast had been fired. The interior of the mine is burning
 It is impossible to ascertain the names Of those who have been killed and those who are buried in the mine The fire lights up the country for miles around and thousands of people are arriving on the scene.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-14
CLAIM JAMES MOFFATS ESTATE.
Sisters Of the Dead Man and His Al
 legged Son Dispute Ownership.

New York, Dec. 13.-The United States Trust company, as trustee Of the estate Of James G. Moffat, who died in 1887, leaving about $1,000, 900, has an action on irial before Justice Stover of the supreme court to determine to whom 9 third of the residuary estate, valued at S360,000, should go, The will of Af01fat, who was a mill owner and nlanufac,urer of PIainfeld, N. J., gave his daughter, Mary A. Maxwell, S30, ,000 and the house at 161 Wesjc Forty-fourth street; his daughter, liar riet R. Morris, $50, 1000 and a cottage at Mcntclair, and his son James S15,0OO and his house and manutac5ory at Plainfield. The residue was to be held in trust so that each child should re- c5iYG the income Of 9 third with re- mainder over to the issue Of each, and failing issue, to the other residuary legatees. James Noffat a4ed in 1897. The two sisters claim the third of the residue on --pe ground that their broth CT left no issue.
 This third is claimed by another James NCffat, 24 years old, who sets up that he is a son of the residuary legatee, James Aoffat. It is alleged that his father had 3 common law marriage in 1873 with Ellen A. Ar buthEot, and that he was born in we'd lock at Rutherford, N. J., il 1874. He asserts tha- the common law marriag ge was followed by a ceremonial marriage in Brooklyn in 1885.
 The mother Of the claimant, Mrs. Ellen 1. Moff3t, testified that she met James BICfat on tLra street in Newark, N. J., in 1870 while sine was walking with her sister, who introduced her to him. The acquaintance was kept up. She said she lived at 57 West Twenty eighth street and at the West Side hotel, formerly at Fifteenth street and Sixth avenue. She denied that these places were cf bad character or had been raided by the police when she re- sided in them. She said her husband left her a month after their marriage, Ows contributed regularly to the sup port Of herself and child.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-14
IT LOOKS LIKE MIR. CHOATE.

Washington, Dec 13-Despita fresh rumors that the president is consider ing the appointment Of WhitelaW Reid as Ambassador to Grea. Britain, it can be stated that there has been no change in uhe plans of the president and MT. Reid's name is not under consideration.
 The president has not consulted Sen ator Plat on the subject, nor has MT. Platt been asked to withdraw his oppo- sition to the selection of MT. Reid. The name most mentioned for the place is that Of Joseph H. Choate, and 1t is be- lieved in well informed circles that in a short time the New York lawyer will be nominated.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-14
A Lively Discussion Expected When the Gallant General Offers to Vote Upon Army Reorganization He Has
 Had a Conference With
 the President.

| Washington, Dec. 13.-Thc question as to the right of General Wheeler to participate in the work of congress while holding q commission in the army is only a side issue in the organ ized antagonism to JIhe permanent in- crease of the army. It is recognized that a bill Of some sort permanently increasing the army is to be put through congress.
 The opponents-chiefy democrats to a considerable standing army have in this contest baout to open, the sym p2thy of undergraduates generally, though some of these have not the fear Of a standing army which is entertained by most democrats.
 The democrats will probably endeav- or to make a party question of the proposition, and within that party most of those who are really expansionists retain sheir prejudices against a large military establishments.
 In this connection it is generally un- derstcod that General Wheeler appears in the house at this session as a cham pion Of the army, in aItagonism to the general sentiment Of h1s party It is believed that his desire to participate in the work of this session is inspired as much by a purpose to assist in army Legislation and to contend against the prejud5ces of his party in that regard as by any other consideration.
 The routine matters relating to the interests of his district, it is said .s4.rst Of his colleagues would be ready to care for in his name.
 General Wheeler has resolved not to resign his commission within the house or in the army. Yesterday early in the day he contemplated resigning from the army, but reserved his decision un- til he should have a chance to consult with the president. It is understood to have been after his consultation with the president that he came 10 the
Arizona republican., 1898-12-14

| decision that he could legally retain
 both places and, as he states, is based upon the opinion of the attorney gen. eral.
 It is anticipated that as soon as the
 general offers to vote or to participate
 in any way in the work of the house
 the question will be raised, and there will be 3 rather lively discussion. Aside from the fact that of his holding a diff Teren5 position with respect to military legislation from that of most of his party. it is deemed to be a matter of principle that a man subject to an au- thority that at any time might demand his absence from the house while that body required his presence, bhus in volying a conflict, cannot retain a sear in the legislative body.
 The public significance of the contro- versy, however, is in e fact of the op- position to army influences and that a certain element in congress will contest every step of the progress Of legislation looking to the organization of a large standing army and to an extended mil itary authority in any territory of the United States
 This is evidently going to be the line of the contest that is going to occupy much attention during this szssioIe and in the succeeding .congress2 The bspAFah Of antagonism was disclosed ia etssli slii consideration of Vaaiisslttary defeienN cy bill in the and simi- lar state exists in military com mittees of both housY of congress. 7 No doubt is entertained that the mil i.ary-army and navy-defciency bill will be passed without further obstruc- ton than the consumption of time es debate, intended not to affect the fate of that measure. but in anticipation of the struggle to come later on. Every question is now being considered with relation to it's bearing on matters to come up in the future ,and in both houses men are lining up for most earnest contention.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-14
TERRIFIED BY RATS.
An Army of Them Overruns a Tenne-
 ment House.

New York, Dec 13-To the great ter TOT Of the nine families in the five story apartment house at No. IT Man hattan avenue, an army of rats and mice has taken possession of the place, though it is but a year old, stealing food clothing and table linen and keep ing them awake at night. The mice are tame as flies and swarm over the floors at times.
 Mrs. B. r. Crandau, the chief suffer CT, has lest $25 worth Of linen. It is no uncommon thing for half 8 dozen rats to eat up a meal which she has prepared for herself and four children if she leaves the kitchen for a few min Utes She has seen seven rats a, a time climb up the covered steam pipe in her kitchen. Her daughter Mary, a few days ago, had to content herself with 9 quiet wedding because rats had ruined her wedding gown.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-14

which caused rafters to rattle and walls to tremble, displaced heavy tiles on the roofs cf houses and smashed crockeryware.
 The first shock lasted five minutes. The second and third shocks were not so violent, and were not accompanied by the rumbling. They lasted ten and eleven seconds respectively.
 The people were badly frightened, many of them running into the streets in their night clothes. The oldest residents say that the first shock was the seve-est that has occurred here in years. This is the second time earth Guakes have been felt since the Amer ican occupation. The first shock oc- cured one forenoon early in Septem> Der, but was very slight.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-14
A SPANISH RUMOR
Thai the Unifed SfaFes Senate Will
 Nof Confirm fhe Treaty.

Madrid, Dec. 13-It is asserted here that Premier Sagasta will obtain a royal decree dissolving the chambers before the ratification of the peace treaty Secretary Correo announced that Senor Sagasta before asking the cortes to ratify the treaty will confer with Senor Montero Rios. the president Ot the Spanish peace commission, and it is further asserted that owing to the existence of opposition to the treaty the United States senate will not confirm it.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-14

away; is a Unitsd States -c-nm S. .oner. It is admitted generally by everyb 5dy here that Bunting is a sec al Outcast, and the Morning Post, of R2le: :gh, calls on Judge Purnell to remove him from office.
 Judge Purnell is a native of Will mington, though he has been living in Raleigh for a number Of years and knows the actors in the Wilmington riots well.
 Prosecution Of the whites will only make matters worse and canno! pcssi- by benefit any refugees. In the judg- ment Of respectable clements here the government cannot afford to champion the cause of such men as ex-Chief of Police Melton, Bunting and other ref ugees."
Arizona republican., 1898-12-14
A FUNERAL AFFRAY.
Another Collision BstTesn Cdb2rs ard
 Spaniards.

Havana. Dee. 13.-This morning when the funeral procession winch was cscorting the hearse containing the re- mains Of Jesus So1olCngc, who was killed on Sunday night. reachsd the corner Of Infanta and San Jose streets a violent affray took place b-tween the members of the funeral party and some employes of the military hospital. Four Cubans and two Spanierds were wound ed, as were also three women and two children.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-14
STABBED A FOREMAN.
A Murder on the N M & A. Last Mon
 day.

Nogales, Dec. 13-Yesterday morn ing at Sonoita, a station on the New Mexico 6 Arizona railway between Ne gales and Benson, Ed Shepard was stabbed by Luis Chavez, from the ef- fleets of which he died eleven hours later.
 Shepard was employed by the rail- read company as foreman Of a gang Of men at work fencing the company's right Of way. Chavez had worked for Shepard a little more than a day. He quit and demanded his money. In the dispute ever the manner Of payment Chavez stabbed Shepard 10 death.
Arizona republican., 1898-12-14
WHITES IN TROUBLE.
Result of the Race Riots in the Caro-
 linas.

Raleigh, Dee. 13.-D:strict Attorney Bernard today drew indictments against prominent WashingtCnians in connection with the recent race riots here, and it is pro cbable that the grand jury in the federal court now in sessiCn here may find true bills in the eases.
 It is reported that ex-COngressman Waddell, the present Mayor of Raleigh, is included among the indicted persons.
 The action Of the district alto ney i5 based on the fact that Bunting, enc of the white negro leadle-s" CrdeTed
Arizona republican., 1898-12-14
OPPOSES GROWTH.

Kansas City, Dec. 13.-At the con- vention Of the American Federation Of Labcr today c. J. Kent, cf Lincoln, the pcpulist labor commissioner fer Ne braska, introduced an anti-expar sion resolution. The preamble embraces all the general arguments made against a extension of the power of the Unitcd States beyond Ghs western hemisphere and denounces the E'sO-called policies of imperialism, exrans OF and coloniza tion''
Arizona republican., 1898-12-14
A BANKER s SENTENCE.

Philadelphia, Dec. 13.-Gideon H. Marsh, former presidepa Of the wrecked Keystone bank, was today sentenced by Judge Butler in the districc court to Imprisonment for two years and three months and 10 pay a fine of $500 Marsh was charged with conspiracy in making false entries in the books and issuing false reports to the comptroiIar of the currency.