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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01
IS ON THE INCREASE.
Reports show That Trade Is Constant
ly northumberland Num-
Der of Failures.
New York, Aug. 27.--R. G. Dun & Co.

New York, Aug. PR. G. Dun & Co,
in their weekly review Of trade, say:
The volume of business reflected in ex-
changes at the principal clearing houses
IS pa per cent. larger than last year. and
zo.S per cent. larger than in 1892, heretofore
the year Of largest business and highest
prosperity ever known. Part of this in
crease was due 10 speculation at Now
Aork, out there remains q healthy increase
over the best OF previous years. and though
IN some branches business Is not satisfac-
tory in character In nearly all it is in vol
uue larger than ever before. No unfavor-
able change appears in the prospect of
crops. upon which the welfare of the couu-
try so largely depends. nor is there present
or threatening financial disturbance Eu-
rope has not wearied OF buying American
securities, although some spectators have
been selling, Lor is there shown any want
Of confidence among American investors.
Wheat goes down three cents for the
week, as If there were no foreign demand
coming, the obvious concert of farmers TO
keep back wheat, the crop being certainly
very large, tending to encourage a con-
spiracy of traders against them which
thus far has entire control of the market
THE outpue of iron and steel no longer
measures the demand, ard the stipulated
stoppage of furnaces in the Shenango and
Mahoning valleys has raised the price OF
At'SGAtACi l'iS az NAStfUlEii 10 NlNa ana
grey forge 20 Sg.25. without any certainty
whatever that such prices can be main
tanned when the valley furnaces resume
operations, as some Of them are now doing
Failures for the week have been l79 in
the United States, against 223 last year,
and Is in Canada, against "a last year"
Business conditions in the main reflect
the continuance of most of the favorable
features hitherto dominating the trade sit
uation IN the more favored sections Of the
country. Prominent in this direction. OF
course, are the iron and steel and allied
industries, In which active demand, pres
ent or prospective, has led 10 further price
advances, sustained and even increased
activity in distribution at most western
markets. with some Improvement likewise
noted at the south and on the Pacific coast,
steadiness in prices-wheat. corn and cot
ton, however, eNcepted-a reduced number
of business failures. fair gains in railroad
earnings: as a whole. and bank Clearngs
IN spite of a slight reduction from last
week, showing heavy ms over all CORE
sponding periods in previous years.
The less favorable elements i'm the sit
ua ton are the reports of arrested OF
smaller than expected trade at eastern
markets, more particularly in textile lines
lowered quotations and apparently less ac-
tive demand from abroad for our cereal
products and reduced prices paid for the
south's great staple, raw cotton, Quality
ing the latter might be mentioned the fact
that spring wheat has apparently begun TO
move In the northwest, and the promise of
large yields in wheat and cotton alike, has
tended to depresS prices"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01

The pearl industry in Wisconsin has
practically subsided on account of the
exhaustion of the mussel beds in the
creeks and rivers George F. Kunz, of
Tiffany & CO., New York, is authority
for the statement that within the past
eight years pearls having a value OF
over 100000 have been sold from the
district around Beloit Rock county;
Brodhead, Green county; Boscobel
and Potosi, Grant county, and Prairie
du CHEN and Lyrxville, Crawford
county.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01
DEATH IN ICE CREAM.
Wholesale Poisoning of the Guests
at summer Resort Mt Green
field, n. E.-Three Are Dead.

Middletown, n Y, Aug. &c. - Ice
cream prepared with lemon extract
purchased from a travelling salesman
few days ago las caused the death of
three persons, and score of others
are sick and more fatalities are ex-
pected. The deaths are:
Mrs. Herman MichaeHs. No. 613 Ninth
avenue, New York.
Mrs. William Seder. of Mount Vernon,
n. Y.
Robert Jones. farmer living near Green
field, Ulster county.
These constitute nearly all the
summer guests at Arthur Jones cot
tages at Greenfield. which is about five
miles from Mountaindale, and the
proprietor's parents and his family.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. L. W. Foster have re
turned to La Crosse from a trip to
Sitka, Juneau, Skeguay and other
Alaskan points. They made quick
trip going and returning on the same
boat, the Cottage City. They left st,
Paul July IS, sailed from Victoria
b. c., July 20, and arrived at St. Paul
again August 2, having completed a
5000 mile journey, including stops, in
a little over two weeks.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01

Washington, Aug. 26.-Acting Sec
rotary Allen said in an interview that
there is no intention on the part of
this government to diminish the fight
ing strength of the North Atlantic
squadron until peace has actually been
declared. For the present and pend
ing peace negotiations the squadron
under the command Of Rear Admiral
Sampson will be kept intact with a
view of meeting any emergency that
may arise.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01

Judge Webb has given decision IN
the celebrated Fox River company adj
verse TO Wood county, which involves
thousands of dollars. The case IL
known as James p. Buck against Wood
county and Nicholas Berg, county
treasurer. The decision declares that
the taxes levied against the plaintiff
in 1896 are void. This was test case
and means than the Fox River com
pany lands in Marshfield must be re-
assessed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01
King of samoa Dend.

Auckland, Aug. 3O.-Malietoa Lacu-
pepa, king of Samoa, died on Monday,
August %, of typhoid fever. The adj
ministration of government is being
supervised by the three consuls, l. w.
Osborne, representing the United
States; T. p. Cusack-Smith represent
ing England, and f. Rose, representing
Germany, with the chief justice, Will
liam Chambers, acting as president of
the supervisory committee, an ar
rangement that will continue in force
until The successor of the deceased
king has been chosen.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01

New York, Aug %. - Alexander
Scott, the pugilist died at the Nor
wegian hospital at five o'clock in the
morning of uraemic commissions
brought on by his exertions in his tight
with Tommy Butler at the Greenwood
Athletic club. Brooklyn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01

Farmers in southern Wisconsin have
Just finished harvesting the largest crop
of wheat and oats in 20 years. The
WELD of oats has been beyond the eN
pectations of farmers. In many in
stances the oat crop yields so to GO bush
els to the acre. The fruit crop, too, has
never been equaled, especially the mp
pie and grape crop. Fall apples are a
drug on the market and are being fec
N ctorIs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01

Washington, Aug. 27.-The trans
ports Yucatan, Hudson and Catalina
arrived at Montauk Point Friday with
several hundred men from Santiago.
The arrival of the ships was reported
&c the war department by Gen. Wheel
or, in command of Camp Wikoff. Dur
ing the voyage four deaths occurred
On the Yucatan, one on the Hudson
and nine on the Catalina.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01

Justin, Tex, Aug 2o.-In a cyclone
the plantation Of Parker Terrill was
deyasted. dwellings demolished, barns
razed stock sheds wrecked and corn
torn from the ground. An infant child
of one of MIR Terrilrs tenants was
blown through the boards of closed
door, being the only fatality reported
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01
Five Persons Killed.

Ware, Mass, Aug. 29--Five persons
were killed at Writings Crossing, on
the Boston & Maine railroad, by a col
lision between train and a wagon
containing a pleasure party of IL per-
sons. The dead are:
George Whiting, aged 90; Mrs. George
Whiting, Jessie Whiting, aged IS; Sadie
Whiting, aged 20 unknown boy, who
tagged the crossing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01

Washington, Aug. 3o.-The follow
ing troops have been ordered mus
tered out:
Ninth Massa chusetts. from Montauk. to
South birmingham, Mass. where they
will be mustered out; Seventh Illinois,
from Middletown to Springfleld First III
nois Montauk, l.. T.. to Springfield; Fifth
Illinois. Lexington TO Springfield; Sixty
fifth New York, from Camp Alger to Buff
falo; Fifth Ohio infantry. from Ferran-
dina, Fla, to Columbus, O.; First Wis
consin, from Jacksonville to Camp Doug
las, Wis. Third United States volunteer
cavalry (Grigsbys) at Chlckamauga;
Fourth Texas at Austin, Tex
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01
of for Manila.

San Francisco, Aug. 29.-The trans
port Scandal has sailed for Honolulu
and Manila, carrying troops, supplies
and 81 ,O00, 600 for Gen. Merritt's army.
and also the balance of the New York
regiment for the Hawaiian Islands.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01

Mrs. T. p. Gates and Howard Suther
land were drowned at Eagle Bluff, q
summer resort neal La Crosse. Mrs.
Gates was bathing ind stepped of into
a hole. Sutherland. boy 14years old,
attempted to save her, and both were
drowned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01
EIected supreme Chancellor.

indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 27.-The su.
preme lodge, Knights of Pythias adj
lcurned Fridays session at seven
o'clock in the evening after having
elected the following officers; Su-
preme chancellor, Thomas G. Sample,
Allegheny, Pa; supreme vice chancel-
lor, Ogden H. Feathers, Wisconsin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01

Rome, Aug. 2g.-It is estimated that
during his pontifcate Leo XIII. has
amassed $20,o09O0o, including pres
ents Of precious stones, gold and sill
Aer- 10 the NaIne Of SLn01n. ono.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01

New York, Aug 2o.-Private Harry
Duval, of troop \ Of the rough riders,
killed himself by shooting himself in
the temple at Camp Wikof, Montauk
Point. lie had been absent from camp
for 10 days without leave of absence
and feared to ace the court-martial,
He enlisted from Arizona.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01
Annexntfon Movement Spreading

Kingston, Jamaica, Aug. z6.-I be
American annexation movement com
menced on Monday in Manchester is
rapidly spreading and finding general
acceptance as the only visible alterna'
tive 10 ruin. The promoters Of the
movement are pushing it vigorously.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01
shows Good sense.

New York, Aug. GA dispatch to
the Herald from Manila says: Gen.
8guinaldo, interviewed at Bacoor, de-
clared that he was anxious TO support
the authority Of the United States in
these islands, and that he had per-
suaded the other rebel leaders to &C
cept his views.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01
wnnt the Ladrone I.Iandr.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 2G.-Japanese
newspapers received here say that
Japan wants to buy the Ladrone
islands for their fish resources. About
eight years ago, it is stated, the Span.
ish government offered to sell the
islands TO Japan. but their purchase
was opposed by Count IHouye.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01

San Francisco, Aug. 27.-The steam
or Dora upon its arrival here from
Alaska confirmed the news Of the loss
CT the steamer Stickeen Chief, and
says that the crew and passengers, 43
in number. were lost,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01

Washington, Aug. 20. = Admiral
SchIey received n great demonstration
from the officers and clerks a the navy
department Saturday. The lady
clerks were the most demonstrative
and the admiral was kissed by old and
young without discrimination.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01

Chicago, Aug. 30.-The committee of
citizens who are arranging the details
for the peace festival met Monday in
the stock exchange and decided TO
hold the celebration Tuesday and
Wednesday, October IS and 10. The
street reception will be in honor Of
President Mckinley. his cabinet, the
governors of states and the troops re-
turning from the front.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01
scienfI.ts Meet.

Saratoga Springs, y. y, Aug. 30
The American Science association be.
gan its general annual meeting here
Monday evening. The annual address
was made by the president, Hon. Sim
con i. Baldwin, Ii. D., Of New Haven
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01

Chicago, Aug. 27.-An epidemic of
ty phoid fever has broken out among
the troopers of the First Illinois cav
airy who arrived at Fort Sheridan Fri
day from Chickamauga. There were
II cases in the regiment when II ar
rived, ard now there are over 30, many
Of them being very serious.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01
TI,c snntIono Vroons

Washington. Aug. p. - Gen. Law
tons report Of the health conditions Of
his troops Friday is as follows: Total
sick, 5j7; total fever eases, 400; total
new eases, Is; total returned to duty,
:. deaths
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01

Washington, Aug. 27.-An order has
been issued by the war department X
tending the furlough Of volunteers
given leave Of absence from 30 days to
GO DAVIS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01

Louisville, KY, Aug. 30.-0scar Tur-
ner was on Monday nominated for con-
gress by the democrats of this, the
Fifth, district.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01

Buffalo, y s., Aug. Pit has been
definitely decided that the Corbett.
Mccoy battle will take place at
Cbeelitowaga on October /
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01
CHAPTER V.
UNLAWFUL USE OF TERM BANK,


Section /. II shall be unlawful for any
person. co-partnership or corporation to
use the word bank" banking" or
banker" or the plural of any such
words in any other business or in con-
nection with any other business than that
of the business of banks, private banks
and savings associations. Any person
co-partership or corporation so unlaw-
fully using said words. or either Of them,
shall forfeit the sum OF Twenty-Five dol
lars for each and every day said person,
co-Dartnership or corporation shall so
unlawfully use said words. or either OF
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01
CHAPTER VI.
MISCELLANEOUS

Section / The term bank as used in
this art shall be construed to mean any
Incorporated banking institution. which
shall have been incorporated under the
laws az this state. as they existed prior
n the massage Of this act. and to such
banking institutions as shall hereafter
become incorporated under the provisions
~ this act The terms private banker. >"
..rrixyate hank or the plural of
siIch terms. shall be construed to
mean any person. firm, association
~ cornoratfon who shall use the
words "bank.H banking" or banking
house - banker" or the plural Of any
such words. upon any sign. advertise
ment. or designation Of any place Of bust
ness in This state upon any poster. bill
head draft. check. note or bill OF ex-
change. or on any form of commercial
paper. as title sign. notice or deslgna-
lion. or who shall receive money or
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01
CHAPTER ".
SAVINGS a ASSOCIATION

Section l. Any number OF persons, not
less than twenty. nor more than Atty,
may unite for the purpose of organizing
an association to receive on deposit the
savings of Iaborers. mechanics. farmers,
servants. minors and others: and 20 loan
the same for the benefit of such Deposit
ors; fhree-fourths of such number OF
persons or corporators shall reside IN the
county where the proposed association Is
to be located.
Section 2 Every such association may.
at any annual meeting. by majority OF
AT least two-thirds Of those present elect
by ballot any citizen OF the county
wherein the association IS located. or OF
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01
NOTICE
OF
General Election
COUNTY cLERk.s oFFEcE.

Ellsworth Wis. August n, 1893.
NOTICE IS hereby given that at the general
~ election 10 he held in the several towns,
wards, villages and election districts 81 the
County of Pierce on the Tuesday succeeding me
FIRST Monday heinz the rth day Of November,
a. D. 1890, the following officers are 70 be elect
ed, to-wit;
A governor. in place OF Edward scofield
whose term of office will expire on the
first Monday of January. A, D. 1889
A lieutenant governor, IN place OF Emil
Baensch, whose term OF office will expire
on the first Monday of January, A. D.
A secretary Of state, in place Of Henry
Casson, whose torn Of office viii expire
on the first Monday Of January, \. d.
A state treasurer. in place Of sewaU A.
Peterson, whose term of office Will expire
on the first Monday Of January, a. ID.
An attorney general. in place of William
II. Mylrea. whose term Of office Will eN-
pire on the first Monday Of January, a.
A state superintendent. in place Of John
.. Emery, whose term OF office will ex-
pre- on the first Monday of January, A.
A railroad commissioner In place Of
Duncan J. Mckenzie, whose term of office
VIII expire on the first Monday of
January. a. D. 1899
A commissioner of insurance In place
OF William a. Frickc, whose term of
Office Will expire on the first Monday of
January A. u. 1895
Representative in Congress in place Of John
]. jenkins. for the Tenth Congressional Dis
trict consisting Of the Counties Of BAYFIELD,,
Douglas. Burnett, Sawyer. Washhurn. Polk,
Barron. Chippewa. St. Croix, Damn and Pierce
A Member Of Assembly for Pierce county in
place Of George T.. Pratt, whose term OF office
will expire on the first Monday Of January, \.
u. 1899.
A County Clerk in place OF J. r Jensen, whose
term 81 office wifi expire on the first Monday of
January A y. 1899
A County Treasurer in place Of George +.
Wiesemanu, whose term Of office Will expire on
the first Monday Cf January. \. y. 1899.
A Sheriff ia place of Robert :. Robson whose
term OF Office Will expire on the first Monday
OF January, 4. y. 1895
A Coroner in place Of J. (. CoplCy whose
term Of office VIII expire on the firsJ Monday OF
January, A. D. 1890.
Clerk Of the Circuit Court In place Of +. J..
Richardson, whose term Of ONCE will expire on
the first Monday Of January, 4. u. 1899
District Attorney IN place Of Albert Com
hacker, whose term Of office will expire on the
first Monday OF January \. -, 1899.
A Register Of Deeds in place Of w w. Wal
singham. whose term OF office viii expire on
the first Monday Of january, A d 1899.
A County Surveyor in place Of Beidon Eaton,
whose term Of ONCE VIII expire on the first
Monday Of January A. - 1893
A Superintendent Of Schools in place Of J. +.
Shaw, whose term of Office VIII pirc on the
first Monday OF January y. u. 1893
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01
CHAPTER III.
Private Banks.

SeCtlOn !. f4NeIN person. EO-partDer-
ship or corporation doing business in this
business in this state, which shall adj
vertfse az bank or as doing a banking
business either by signs. circulars. letter
heads or printed matter of any descrip
ton: or any such person, Co-partuership
or CORPORATION. who shall receive money
or funds for deposit or safe keeping as
a regular business, or who shall buy or
sell exchange as q regular business shall
be deemed to be doing banking BUSH
ness. and shall be known as q private
provisions OF this act SO far as the same
shan be applicable. And every such per-
son Co-partnerShip or CORPORATION shall
make reports and be subject to examina-
ton. the same as banks under this act.
And every such person. partnership or
c0rporation shall maintain the reserve
REQUIRED of any bank under similar con-
ditf0n and shall keep a separate set of
books OF account relating to such bank
ing business. and no entries shall be made
upon said books relating 20 any other
class of business. Such set Of books
shall be subject at all times 70 examina-
tfou by the bank commissioner his
deputy or person appointed by him. Up
on the refusal of any such person, CO.
partnership or corporation TO keep the re-
refusal to keep the separate books of
account as required hereunder, or upon
the refusal to make the reports required
bv this act or upon the refusal to sub
nit the books OF account. papers: Sc
rlIrItIes and cash to the examination here
in required shall forfeit not less than
Twenty-Five dollars and not more than
one hundred dollars for each day OF any
such refusal The banking business OF
any person. Co-partnership or corporation
and regulations of this act, In so Tar as
the same may be applicable.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-01
For Congress.

turning from the front.
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TIIsWOrth, " 3 Nu28oI u 100
NOTICE Is hereby given that at the general
~ election to tie held in the several towns,
wards, villages and election districts Of the
County Of Pierce on the Tuesday succeeding Inc
FIRST Monday being the -th day Of November,
a. d. 1897. the following officers are 70 be elect
ed, tO-wit;
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-06-01
W AR NEWS.

In this column from week to week during the
continuance of the war, THE AMERICAN will
print the important facts and events of each
day of the preceding week We shall endeavor
to separate the wheat from the chaff-fact from
rumor-to the end that readers of THE AMERI-
CAN will be correctly informed of the progress
of events. We will give no space here to un-
authenticated rumors and unofficial reports
from Washington, and will relieve the news of
all sensational features and Inaccuracies which
are inseparable from daily press reports aud
news bulletins. We will tell the plain, unyar-
nished tale, that the files of THE AMERICAN
may afford a fairly correct history of the war
This, we believe, is the proper province of the
weekly paper at this time, and in following this
plan THE AMERICAN hopes to be more widely
appreciated than though 1t attempted weak
imitation of the daily press, publishing unsatis-
factory and untrustworthy news bulletins, only
to contradict them In later issue. On Wednes-
days, however, we will print the most reliable
news bulletins received up to the hour of going
to press, but this will be entirely apart from
this column, and correct summary of the pres
ent Wednesdays happenings will appear next
week,