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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21
Fire spells the Game.

St. Louis, April 1s.-The second
game of baseball between the Browns
and Chicagos at Sportman's park was
called Saturday afternoon at the begin
ming of the second inning by the break
ing out of a fire which destroyed the
entire grand stand, pavilions, one of
the bleachers and the club Offices and
residence of Chris Won der Abe, who
loses everything, The total loss is esti-
mated at about 100000, with $4,000 in
surance. Four or five thousand specta-
tors were present. Fifteen persons
were injured during the rush for safety.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21

London, April 1s.-The Madrid cor
respondent of the Daily Telegraph, tele-
graphing Sunday, says: The greatest
enthusiasm is manifested everywhere
among the people, who are subscribing
even more than they can afford to the
funds for the national defense. Seven
families intend to deprive themselves
of one meal a day in order to give their
mite to the government. Many officials
on small salaries have resolved to offer
one days pay, and even two, to the gov
eminent Boys under age are asking
permission to serve in the army, their
parents having already consented.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21
PROMPTLY MET.
The DcisterOus Bully Was Gently
But Effectively Called.
Down.

There was big, cOarse-voiced fellow, with
red face a superiority of beef about his head
and an Unsuitable desire to hear himself talk
that was nicely come up with in barber
shop the other day. He was fiaShily dressed
and seemed aggrieved that every man EN-
ployed in the place did not rush TO help him
get ready for the chair. He had assistance
in having himself brought down to the condi-
ton for being shaved, declining to handle
anything from his hat to his collar and neck
tie.
While being lathered and shaved he told
boisterousy and profauely about the de-
generacy of the times Men who had to earn
their living didn't know their places and
acted as though they were Just as good as
those who hired them The greatest mis-
take this country had ever made was when
it did away with slavery instead of extend
ing it to every state and territory IN the
union.
After he had insisted upon half a dozen
additions and extra touches from the knight
Of the strop the big man stepped from the
chair and produced fat pocketbook. while
still holding forth in his offensive vein.
"Nevah mine dat, said the proprietor,
who had known life on the plantation in the
old DAYS. 1--WE dom make no cha &c 20
talliu de bris'les off of ANIMALS like you."
The bully was about TO break loose like an
unheralded cyclone of destruction, but he
saw half a Dozen BARRIERS about him, each one
whetting Epzor on the palm of his hand
and looking solemn
Glow do YOU make money at that price,
he asked with sickly grin.
eve make il often gemen, sab, and IL
was wonderful to see how soon the big man
was dressed and away.-Detroit Free Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21
There is more Catarrh in this section Of

There is more Catarrh in this section of
the country than ali other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable For great many
years doctors pronounced it a local disease,
and prescribed local remedies, and by con
stantly failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurable. Science has proven
catarrh to be constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only
constitutional cure on the market. 1t is
taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a
teaspoonful 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case it
fails to cure. Send for circulars and testi-
moniais. address +. J. Cheney & Co, To-
edo, O. Sold by Druggists, Zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the best
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21
CUBA DECLARED FREE
Senate and House Concur on Com
promise Resolution.
After n Hard Fight the Two Houses
of Congress Come to an Agree
ment-Authorize Armed In
reryeutfon.

Washington, April 19.-After one of the
hardest-fought battles between the two
houses known in many years, congress, at
an early hour Tuesday morning, came to an
agreement upon the most momentous ques-
tion il has dealt with in third of century.
The Cuban resolution was passed. There
were many roll calls in both houses, and
each body held tenaciously for its own reso-
luton. The conferees had great difficulty
in agreeing. The first conference showed
a determination on the part or the house
not to yield single point, and II was only
after long consultations with the house
leaders that they agreed to allow the little
words ARE and" in the first section OF
the senate resolution, which declares that
the people of Cuba are, and of right ought
TO be free and independent. The resolu-
ton, as finally adopted, is that reported
from the senate committee on foreign rela-
tions, with the addition of the fourth Sec
ton, known as the Teller amendment. dis
claiming any intention on the part of the
United States to acquire Cuba.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21
FROM WASHINGTON.

In Washington the one hundred and
fifty-fifth anniversary of the birthday
of Thomas jefferson was celebrated.
Consul General Lee was called into
conference by the naval stragetic board
and gave valuable information about
Notifications in Havana.
A report in Washington says that the
six great powers of Europe have be-
gun the exchange of notes, with view
to prevent war between the United
States and Spain.
Gen. Lee said before the senate com
mittee on foreign relations that Span
ish officials were responsible for the
Maine explosion.
The cruiser st. Paul will be COM
manded by Capt. Sigsbee, of the i'll
fated Maine.
President Mckinley has decided to
give Consul Gen. Lee the command
Of the Virginia volunteers in the event
of war.
\ plan of campaign for the expected
war in Cuba has been mapped out by
the war department.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21

Boston, April 1S.-The roof of the
grain elevator at the Hoosac tunnel
docks, Charlestown, was blown com
pletely off by a dust explosion at four
o'clock Sunday morning, and the fire
that followed not only destroyed the re-
naming portion of the immense struc-
ture, but consumed nearly the entire
contents, over 100000 bushels of grain,
mostly wheat. The loss is estimated by
fire underwriters at nearly 100000;
well covered by insurance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21
KILLED IN A FEUD.
Ten Men Meet Death In a Kentucky
Family QunrreI-Three
wounded.

Louisville, Ky, April 18.-A report
comes from Clay county by way of
Pineville that the HowardBaker feud
has broken out again, and ten men
were on Saturday killed and three in
iured. This feud is only ten days old.
Howard and Baker were partners in a
logging enterprise. They quarreled
and fought. Relatives and friends
Joined in, and a week ago three of them
were killed. Friday morning Ance and
Al Baker, who had been arrested and
kept under guard. broke away and hid
in the woods, declaring they would eX-
terminate their enemies. The report
of the killing is regarded as indicating
that they are keeping their word.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21
ruII Force Employed

Penns Grove, \. j., April 1S.-Every
available man experienced in the manu-
facture of powder is being given en-
ployment at the Dupont powder mills.
to rush the heavy government orders
for munitions of war. The company's
pay roll aggregates $4,000 per month
which is heavier than at any time in the
history of the company. 1t is under
stood that the company has con-
tracted to furnish the government with
81. 500, 900 worth of powder.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21

St. Louis, April ia telegram from
Washington states that the war de-
partment has just ordered the purchase
of 1,S00 mules in addition to the 1000
ordered last week. The mules are to
be used as pack animals for carrying
supplies over roads in Cuba where the
army wagons cannot be drawn. All
the mules purchased for the army are
to be delivered in this city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21

his prescription mica. ~ ~htoti ~
took nearly all the medicine, but still the
trouble became worse, and felt that my
condition was hopeless. tried several rem
edies recommended by my friends but with
out benefit. After l had been suffering sew
eral months, Thomas Campbell, also resi-
dent of this city, urged me to try DR.. VIII
liams' Pink Pills for Pale People.
HE finally persuaded me to buy box
and | began to use the pills according to
directions. Before l had taken the second
box | began to feel relieved, and after taking
a few more boxes, considered myself re-
stored to health. The pills gave me new
life, strength, ambition and happiness.
Dr. Williams Pink Pills cure dyspepsia
by restoring to the blood the requisite con
stituents of life, by renewing the nerve force
and enabling the stomach to promptly and
properly assimilate the food. These pills are
a specific for all diseases having their orgi-
nation in impoverished blood or disOrdered
nerves. They contain every element requl-
site to general nutrition, to restore strength
to the weak, good health to the ailing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21

Think of it. Somebody is counter
feitiug copper cents. At the present
price of the raw material there is a
profit of ten cents on every 100 coins
turned out. 1t is difficult to see how
the skilled labor required for this work
can earn even laborers' wages at this
business-to say nothing of the cost of
distributing the coins and the dead
certainty OF soon being put at work in
nrison on no Maoes at all.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21
MARKETS..

Minneapolis, A

MlnneapOIls, April 10.
Wheat-No northern, 81. OF to 1. OF -;
No. northern, S1O0 to 1.01; May,
S1.O1.
Corn-No 3, 261&c.
Oats-No, 8, white % to 2514
Cattle-Steers, SO. rs to 400; cows,
1926.
Sheep-Muttons, SO. 10 to $50; lambs,
s4.25.
Poultry-Turkeys, 7 to SC; spring
chickens, to Sc.
Butter-Creamery, extras II to 1Sc;
creamery, firsts, Is to 16c; dairy, fancy,
Is to Ice; dairy, choice, 10 to 14c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21

Washington, April 16.-The repub-
lican members of the ways and means
committee have decided to raise war
fund of 5000, 10000 OF this amount
500, 900, 900 Will consist of treasury GER
tificates and S500,000,o0o of bonds. The
internal revenues will be increased by
about SI15. 900 coo annually.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21
Ritter Feeling in France.

Paris, April 49, = The feeling here Of
both the press and the public is very
strong against the United States, espe-
cially since President McKinley's mes
sage. Mr.. Mckinley is compared to
Pontius Plate, and the American con-
gress is accused of a buccaneering
spirit, which it is feared will extend to
the possessions of other nations as well
as those of Spain.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21

Henry and Richard Clark are en-
ployed by the United States govern
Incut as mail carriers from Ashville,
Ala, to towns located in the mountains.
They are brothers and both arc stone
blind. They go different routes and
over very rough country, stiIl no one
guides them, and they trust entirely
10 the intelligence Of their horses.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21

Miss Amelia Sommerville, a Gotham
actress, appears to be a peculiarly cir
cumspect and self-restrained young
woman. with more than the usual re-
gard for the proprieties of life As we
understand it, she absolutely refused
to marry again until fulI24 hours had
elapsed after the receipt of the decree
Of divorce that she had secured 1t is
always well TO have all appearance of
haste eliminated from affairs Of this
descriptions
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21

Much has been forcibly said on the
subject of properly prepared food as a
preventive of intemperance. A med
ical authority remarks that unless a
person is decently fed, warmed and
clothed lie can hardly get into a right
mind to respond to moral spiritual or
legal suasion. The" submerged classes, >
tits urged, will be less strongly tempted
when their bodies and nerves are prop
erly nourished, and some element of
good cheer brought into their lives.
While The idea is not new, it is one that
cannot be dismissed in practical tenn
perance movements.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21

Kingston, Jamaica, April 10. = The
British authorities, although they had
5000 tons of coal here, bought 1900 adj
ditional tons of coal. They have
options on Two cargoes of vessels of the
Atlas line. These purchases and car
goes are connected with the increase of
the British fleet in these waters.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21

Miss Fuller, newspaper woman, has
lately been appointed harbor mistress
of Tacoma, Wash. 1t is said that thus
far she has done remarkably good work,
keeping all records pertaining to the
extensive shipping business of the city
in perfect shape. She has made out
the harbor masters report for the year,
the first report of the kind ever made
out by an American woman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21

begin its
her advice free all charge you
haveno hestat about being perfectly frank
WIFI B. A. Box H. Westdae, Mass
hospital
usual health but had worked quite
flowed badly The
medicine said the flow be stopped possible
treatment without benefit
Pnha Vegetable she owed her life to said would
taking the Compoui Then the made
all right The turnor had passed away
thatd Jul ache asg
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21

In 1G4 of the most important post of
fees of this country the department has
placed stamp cauceling machines, and
others are being added. These ma
chimes are not owned by the depart
ment, but are rented from the factory
making them. A rental of $3.50 a year
is paid for the use of each machine.
Each machine saves the expense of a
boy to do the canceling, at a salary of
5000 year. and does it better.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21
Troops Reach Key West

Key West, Fla, April 18.-The arrival
of companies A and G, of the Twenty
fifth infantry, late Saturday night
reused Key West from tropical lethar-
gy, and Sunday was marked by stir
unwonted here, even in these exciting
times
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21

Madrid, April 16.-Lieut. Gen. Wey-
Ter authorizes the statement that re-
ports published here as to a supposed
statement by Consul-General Fitzhugh
Lee respecting a letter Gen. Weyler adj
dressed to Senior Guzman as to torpe-
does and mines placed in the port of
Havana during his (Weyler's) command
and respecting a subsequent dispatch
from him begging Guzman to destroy
the letter, after the catastrophe that be-
fell the Maine, are entirely without
foundation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet.
It cures painful, swollen, nervous, smaItng
feet and instantly takes the sting out OF
corns and bunions It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Allen Foot Ease makes
tight or new shoes feel easy II is certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot. tired. ach-
ing Feet Tn it today. Soldby all druggists
and shoe stores, 25c Trial package FREE.
Address Allen s. Olmsted. lie Roy, n. Y,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21

GAINESVILLE, o., April 16.-John Hoge
and 90 other stockholders representing
100000 of the 100000 of the capital
stock of the Ohio Iron company petit
toned court here for a receiver for the
company. The petition recites that the
concern is $4,000 in debt, and has lost
its credit, and is on the verge of in
r.,tr-c,,n,.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21

The most awkward man in the world
without doubt lives in Tennessee. He
recently shot dog, and in explaining
the accident to the dogs owner shot
him. Later in showing how the trag-
edy occurred he shot the coroner. He
has been liberated now for fear he will
try to explain it to some one else.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21

The London Daily Mail publishes an
interview with J. p. Gibbons, who
claims to have made the mine that de-
stroyed the Maine. He says that he had
nothing to do with the placing of the
mine in Havana harbor, but that he
wrote to Lieut.. Colwell, the American
naval attache in London, Immediately
after the explosion, describing the
mines he had sold TO the Spanish gov
eminent, and forwarded to the United
States diagrams showing that the mine
must have been exploded from some
one on shore. II is impossible that the
disaster was due to ar accident.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21

The kaiser's navy bin went through
the rcichstag by vote Of 212 to 139 and
in the next seven years Germany will
spend So, 100000 on its navy. Old Nep-
tune will be very much in the swim
during the first decade of the new cen
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21

Minneapolis, Mimi, April 18.-Dr. II,
U. Avery, commissioner of health of
Minneapolis since 1894, was found dead
in bed at FormaD, N. d., Sunday morn
ing. DR.. Avery left the city Friday for
a rest, but was not i'll. Death was
caused by heart disease. He was 60
years of age, widely known in medical
circles of the northwest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21

Student Certainly, bookkeeping can be
learned at home. All you have t. do is NOT
lend them
Reader No, it is not an uncommon thing
for the good to 90 to the bad; otherwise
there would he no demand for missionaries.
Inauirer-Yes. there are bookcases made
from lawsuits relating to copyrights. but VIC
wouldn't recommend them for your library.
Sentiment-W don't know why the lily -
recognized as the emblem OF purity, unless
it is because man has been unable to aduI'
terate il.
Athlete-Yes porous plaster will some
times remove the effects Of strain or
wrench, but you'd better keep the wrench
to aid in removing the porous plaster
Chicago Evening News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21
Austria Tnkcs The Lead.

London, April ia special dispatch
from Rome, referring to the rumors of
a proposition to make an international
naval demonstration off the island of
Cuba, says Austria is taking the lead
in the matter, but it is understood Great
Britain and Germany are not favorable
TO the suggestion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21

y
trouble of the stomach
which was very aggravat
ing. / had no appetite.
could not enjoy myself at
any time, and especially
was the trouble sever,
when | awoke in the morn
ing. | did not know what
the ailment was, but it be
came speedily worse, anC
| was in constant misery
II called in my family
physician, and he dag
nosed the case as catarrl
of the stomach. He pre-
scribed for me and | had
bis praspriDtiOD filed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21
CnrIists Preparing for Action,

London, April 19.-The supporters in
England of Don Carlos. the Spanish
pretender, headed by the carl of Ash
burnham, are actively preparing for
emergency. Every detail has been ar
ranged TO seize the proptious mo-
ment for action. The local Carlists are
convinced that the present Spanish dy-
nasty IS doomed and that Spain will
be forced to choose between republic
anism and Don Carlos They add that
the only chance Of the present dynasty
is successful war against the United
States. the possibility of which is
secuted
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21

There was Il convention of Anneke
Jams heirs at Cleveland a few days ago
at which over a hundred delegates were
present The claims of these heirs are
siugularly modest comprising SSo,000,-
Doc alleged to be held by the Bank of
Holland; 1872 acres in the business dis
trict of New York city, of value so
great as 10 be practically inestimable;
and over 5000 acres of land in upper
Harlem, valued over half a century ago
at Sso.00o,o0O. The heirs express cheer
fulness over their prospects, asserting
that they expect to get possession very
soon of the Harlem portion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21

1t is figured by the president of the
New York merchants and manufac-
turers' board of trade that the present
Cuban insurrection, covering a period
of about three years, has cost this coun-
try nearlv S35nO0O 600.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21
FeeIInp in Germany.

Berlin, April 15.-0wing to the mil
lions of Germans in America, thee excite
ment in Berlin is intense. Nearly all
the papers refer in strong language to
President McKinley's message and the
feeling of the public is strongly against
the United States.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21
president Cresno Reported KiIIed.

New York, April 10. = 4 special
cablegram copyrighted from Cara
cas-, Venezuela, to the Evening World
says that President Joaquin Crespo of
Venezuela was killed in battle with
Hernandez, the leader of the rebel
forces. last Friday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21
Annnintnd Cnnntv IndRe.

Springfield, H., April 16. = Gov. Tan
ner has appointed Herbert C. Cowan, of
CarlinviIle, as county judge of Macou-
pin county, vice Balfour Cowan, re-
signed on account of i'll health.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Their Full Text as Adopted by the
senate and House.

Following is the full text OF the resolu-
lions as agreed upon by the conferees and
adopted by the senate and house:
Joint resolution for the recognition of the
independence of the people of Cuba, de-
manding that the government of Spain
relinqnish it's authority and government
in the island of Cuba, and 10 withdraw its
land and naval forces from Cuba and Gu
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21
Queen Regents Gift.

Madrid, April 16.-Great enthusiasm
has been aroused here by the fact that
the queen regent has headed the ma
tional subscription TO increase the
strength of the Spanish navy by giving
j 900, 900 pesetas towards the funds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21
Wheat Goes to Sis.

Chicago, April 16.-For the first time
since 1882 wheat for May delivery in the
Chicago wheat pit Friday reached the
high market price of S1.15. The bull
clique was aided in its efforts to raise
the price by the nature of the war news.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-21
WeyIer Hung in Emgy.

New York. April 19.-An eifigy of
Gen. Weyler hung from a telephone
pole at Seventh avenue and Seventh
street, Brooklyn, all day Sunday. The
figure was put up before daylight sun
day morning, and was still hanging
late SUNDAY night