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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-24

To Settle with County Clerk-Sup's
Fitzgerald Murphy and Foley.
EqualiZation-Sup' StirTatt, Olson,
Kay, Newcomb and Hess,
70 Settle with Poor Agents-Sup's
Pierce, Gilmore and C NJ Campbell.
On Roads-Sup's Fitzgerald, Ed
Campbell and Fox
On Buildings-Sup's Klose, Brown
and Carlson.
On Assessment and Collection of II
legal TaXes-Sup's Bliesner, Buettner
and Fox
On Official Bonds Chairman of
Board, Sup's Murphy and Fitzgerald.
J The Purchasing Agents report
J was now read and referred to
the Finance Committee.
The County Treasurer's re
port was now offered and after
being read was referred to Fl
nance Committee.
Report by County Treasurer
of illegal descriptions
To the Board of Supervisors of Pierce County
! Wisconsin
I,GF. wiesemanu, County Treasurer of said
]
feetiye descriptions Of land not sold for delinquent
S. T. R. Acr. Sc.
Town Maiden Rock
| a strip of land about Is
vide To ne Z, Of 6ts sw n,a, p,nc q 16 IA Sc IS
| Part Of the selI of SEA Is % IS 80 So
Town Of Ellsworth.
Part Of sel4 Of sea 10 &c II T33 So
building in Sc corner Of
sel4 Of sea IS 90 II 81
Town OF Trmbelle
part of swA Of neI 2 26 Is IS
part eff W side of neA of
nwlI 10 20 IS 75-l00 10
seq Of ne14 except acre 20 % IS 80 o.
part OF nel4 of nei4 20 90 is LIS 81
Moved and seconded that the
Treasurer be directed to charge
back to the different towns the
amounts named. Carried
Report of Supt. of Poor Farm
was now read to the Board and
on motion accepted.
Report of Agents of Poor was
read and referred to the commit
tee to settle with said agents.
On motion a recess was taken
until 1 o'clock p. NJ.
o4. In al1o1. En- DG,.d
met; ron called; IulI BOARD
present; journal read and APP
proved.
ReOOrt of County Clerk was
.44.,,
fedu ana referred 10 cOHlluluUee
RI ca+tla with +bo+ off cor
10 SeUJle Win lLdI OIlCef.
Report of Supt. Of Property
was read and referred to Finance
Committee.
rrrsvonru Nov a. 1895
To the Hon. County Board Of Pierce County;
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-24

The commissioners would respectfully recon-
mend that the amount of five hundred dollars
be appropriated for the coming year for the re-
lief fund.
A. S. OTIS, Secretary
Accepted and adopted.
Notice for claim of damages
from the Union Telephone Co.
was read. 1t was moved to and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-24
Shell Lake, Wis, Aug. s, '98.
! to 5 and 7 to 8 p. m.

Endorsements for Prof. Strassman, who
comes to River Falls soon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-24
COMING NEXT WEEK.
lS cures.
THE LOCAL MARKET.

CORRECTED EVERY THURSDAY.
Following are the prices paid by River
Falls merchants and dealers for farm
products. etc. to-day:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-24

ELLSWORTH, Nov. H. 1898.
To the Hon. County Board of Pierce County:
The Soldiers Relief Commission appointed
under chapter 339, laws of 1889. would respect
fully report that the County Clerk did issue or
ders for the following amounts as directed by
the cnmmis sinners. tn-Mit.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-10
tSpeciaI Dispatch to The Sun.


u WASHINGTON May 9.-President Nc
#kinIey and his Cabinet held a special
scouncil oi war todav. With the approval
7 bf the War and Navy Boards of Strategy
his general plan was decided upon.
III First-To annihilate the Spanish navy
#n the Atlantic even if it is necessary to
cross the sea.
M Second-To begin at once the land
movement against Cuba with a force SO
n Aglarge that the fall Of Havana and the
Hcomplete surrender of Spanish rule in the
Eisland is assured before the rainy sea-
son.
Third-To back up Admiral Dewey
with men and arms sufficient to subju-
$gate all the Spanish in the various groups
#pf Philippines regardless of the money
hnd men it may require
I'M The President believes that the time
y has arrived when prompt action on every
r Side will speedily end the contest.
WI General Miles said after the war coun-
til "The department. has decided to
end at least $4,000 troops to Cuba.
Arrangements for the movement of the
|rst division are rapidly reachin., COM
kletion."
Secretary Alger and General Miles
lad a conference with Major General
y $Eoppinger and Major General Lee.
eneral Coppinger came direct from
IA lobi|e to confer with General Miles,
Y SRrepara. .ory to sending The first detach-
pent of the invading army to Cuba
There is no doubt that Major General
|hafter and Wade now at lamp, and
Zee will be among the first to 90 to
Euba.
A cablegram received at the Junta
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-10

Special Dispatch to THE Sun.
WASHINGTON, May O.-The council
ofwar today formulated plans for an
aggressive campaign against Cuba.
Orders were issued today assigning
the 125, 900 volunteers recently called
for to their different posts of duty.
Congress today made Commodore
Dewey Rear Admiral.
Admiral Sampson's fleet will he off
Porto Rico tomorrow. The Oregon
arrived today at Bahia, Brazil. The
Montgomery is coaling at Mole st.
Nicholas, Hayti.
Four regiments of New York voIun-
tcers have been ordered to Chicka-
magna at once anL two to Washing
i ton.
4 Lieut.. Rowan who brought dis
X atcnes to Gomez arrived in an open
II bat at Nassau, MI
yH An order has been issued calling
Bnt all of the Naval Militia in Ohio,
Illinois, Louisiana, Georgia. South
Carolina, Virginia and Connecticut.
M Tn sc men will be detailed to the
bugs and other craft lately purchased
&hnd now ready to be commissioned.
Nj The Navy ambulance ship SOlace
EsSvas ordered to sea this afternoon and
#svIll at once join the North Atlantic
Meet. Her commander has been eau
ioned against placing the Solace in a
YpositiOn for capture or attack in spite
E0f the fact that she flies the red cross
flag.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-10
ADMIRAL SIMPSONS FLEET \
SIGHTED OFF PORTO RICO
General Belief Expressed That
the Great Naval Battle
Will Occur Today.
PRESIDENT AND CABINET HAVE MAPPED OUT PLANS
Troops to Be Landed in Cuba
at Once and the Fall Of
Havana Must Follow.
THE DELAWARE REGIMENT ARE HELD AS RESERVES

from Nassau, N. p, this morning, said
that Lieutenant Rowan, U. S. A.,
Colonel Enrique Colozo and Lieutenant
Colonel Charles Hernandez, the latter
two of the army of Liberation had re-
ported that all the interior towns in
Santiago Province are now occupied by
the insurgent forces.
From the meagre information fur
nished in the cablegram it is the opinion
of the Cuban leaders here that the PROV
ince OF Santiago was not evacuated by
the Spanish soldiers until after a fierce
encounter in which the Spanish were
routed by detachment of the army If
Liberation.
Fourth-To provide for the military
occupation of all the islands captured
from Spain and to hold them by force Of
; arms until their fate has been decided
by Congress after the war is at an end.
special Dispatch to THE Sun.
NASSAU, n. p, May y9.-Lieut. Rowan
of the United States Army, who visited
Cuba by the way OF Jamaica to confer
! with the insureent leaders arrived here
from Bayamo today in an open boat.
He had talks with Garcia and Gomez
and saw Admiral Simpsons fleet steer
ing east.
Lieutenant Rowan is now detained in
quarantine but hopes to be able to leave
for Key West today on board OF Brit
ish schooner
Special Despatch to The Sun.
WASHINGTON, May 9.-Con5ress today
took prompt action on Dewey's great VIC
tory by rendering thanks to him and his
men and creating an additional Rear
Admiral to which he will be appointed.
The Senate also passed a bill giving
him a sword and a bronze medal to each
man and officer participating in the
battle.
If any news has been received by the
naval officials regarding the position of
Simpsons fleet they are keeping it to
themselves.
They admit, however, that a battle
between the American and Spanish feet
may take place within few days, and
the general public is already looking for
ward to news OF the engagement.
The President today filled large num-
Der Of staff positions.
Most Of them are promotions from the
regular army. Among the civilians ap-
pointed are John Jacob Astor, the patri-
otic New York millionaire to be an In
spector General, and William Astor
Chanler, Of New York, the explorer;
Erskin Hewitt, son of ex-Mayor Hewitt,
of New York: Fred NJ. Algcr son of the
Secretary of War, and James G. Blaine,
Jr., to be assistant adjutant generals.
Among the appointments slated for
tomorrow is ason of Senator Elkins to
the staff of General Wilson.
Troops from the various states have
been ordered to the points of mobiliza-
tion, the largest numbers being sent to
the Chickamauga National Park and
Fort Deyer, lear this city.
The Delaware Regiment will be kept
at its camp in that state for reserve and
coast defense purposes.
Charles II. Allen OF Massachusetts,
was today nominated to succeed Theo-
dore Roosevelt as Assistant Secretary of
Navy.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-10
Political Crisis in Madrid.

Special Dispatch to THE Sun.
MADRID. May ga crisis in the min
istry is expected before tomorrow.
Should this occur the situation will be
most complex.
Everybody appears loath to assume
the responsibilities of office under the
existing condition OF affairs.
The consultation between the Queen
Regent and Senor Gamazo, the Liberal
leader, as well as Her Maiesty's confer
ence with Senor M )ntero Rios, the pre-
sident OF the Senate, has been without
result.
Prime Minister Sagasta made frequent
visits to the palace this afternoon. Dur.
Continual IN p0 ro Eour
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-10

Special Dispatch to THE Sun.
LONDON, May 0.-.Advices just re-
ceived from Madrid say cable dis
patch from the Captain General of
Puerto Rico informs his government
that the American fleet was sighted
at o'clock and was rapidly ap-
preaching.
Special Dispatch to The Sun.
KEY WEST, May O.-The gunboat
Vicksburg and the revenue cutter
Morrill, are just coming into the har-
bor. The two boats, it is said, have
been in contact with the enemy.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-10

The following is the bill passed by
Congress to-day raising the number Of
admilas from six to s"ven to provide
for Commodore Dewev's promotion:
Section THAT the number OF rear.
admirals in the United States Navy now
allowed by law be. and is hereby in.
creased from 6 to Z, and this act shall he
construed and taken as validating and
making in force and effect any promo
tion to said rank of rear-admiral in the
United States Navy, made heretofore or
hereafter and during the existing war,
and based on the thanks of Congress.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-10

The Senate also passed resolution
authorizing the President to present q
sword to Dewey and medals to officers
and men under him who were in the
battle at Manila. 1t approprates 0,O0O
for the purpose.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-26

tween the schooner Chispa and a stake boat, thence to a stakeboat anchored off Angel Island, thence to Shag. Rock. thence to starting point; leaving the Dan ger buoy on the port hand and keeping out of the danger area. The small boats will go round the course once, and the
 The following entries have been re- ceived by the secretary:
 Class Yachts of 37 feet mean length and over, L. c. Haven's sloop Sappho of the San
 Class a1Yashts of 80 feet mean length and over. Frank Bartlett's sloop Queen of the San Embla of the California Yacht Club; A. D Tayl4r Tbq h Sboop d Twilight of the San F of fs the san San Francisco % Yacht Club. "i nsiiiS
 Class 3-Yaehts of 25 feet mean length and oyer; yer cemmqdore 2d. Pr T l. Hilrs M sloop cygnus thlan Yacht Club; ". P. Humphreys sioop sutherland's sloop Catherine of the San Fran Gi cisco Yacht Club; and C. F. Gathers sloop
 Class Yachts of 20 feet mean length and over. R. R. r Hommedieu's sloop Phoenicia of the California Yacht Club; J. R. savorys s sloop Commodore G. T. S. Whites sloop Will O the Wisp of the San .1 Traneisso Yacht cuS George Yacht Club; F. B. Findleys sloop Scout of the San Francisco Yacht Club; P. w: Hurndalps 8 J. A. Breitzmann's sIoop Cupid of the Corinth- ian ian M Yasht Club; H " ,. Brydges' sloop Hope of M. sloop Sea Fox of the California Yacht Club
 For the mosquito class, in which are in- cluded all yachts of less mean length than twenty feet, the following entries have been made:
 T. L. Miller's sloop Idler of the Corinthian Yacht Club; c. A. Storys yawl Caprice of mans sloop Topsy of the California Yacht Club; A. Pages sloop Doris of the Corin- thian Club; Allen & Harrison's sloop Myth; Dean Brothers sloop Wee Wun and F. B. Langstroths yawl Lupita of the California Yacht Club
 The races in classes and and between to be decidedly interesting, particularly if the brisk breezes of the last few days hold out
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-26
THE THISTLE CLUB. Interest in the Sixteenth Annual Ga4La..;...a a..I Ca...as. Ix.aroa nix,rr

Gathering and Games Increasing.
 As the time draws nearer interest in the sixteenth annual gathering and games of the San Francisco Scottish Thistle Club to be held in Shell Mound Park on July Fourth is increasing. The arrangements for the event are of the most elaborate description, and the pa irons of the club may expect a rare days sport and amusement.
 Besides the usual athletic events there will be some new and novel features, one of the most entertaining being a cake walk between Major Waters and Milton Johnson, champions of Oakland, and Charles O'Brien and John Duke, cham pions of San Francisco.
 There will be dancing in the two pa- vilions all day and at night, the music being supplied by a celebrated band. The games will be under the supervision of the official starter, John Donaldson, Royal Chief Dawson and Recorder Pa terson. Andrew Ross, the chieftain of the club, has made all arrangements for the entertainment of the guests, and they may expect right royal Highland well come
 In the evening there will be a grand display of fireworks, embracing a num- Der of patriotic features. Soldiers and sailors of the army and navy will be ad- mitted to the grounds free of charge, and any participating in the athletic events will not be charged an entrance fee.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-26
TROTTINC TO
 THE FRONT A Most Successful and Happy Opening. THE P. C. T. H. B. A. MEETING A FAST TRACK, GOOD HORSES AND CLOSE CONTESTS. Who Is It Will Be Known in the Future and I Direct Be
 Followed by
 Backers.
THE P. C. I. H. B. A. MEETING
A FAST TRACK, GOOD HORSES
 AND CLOSE CONTESTS.

Bright, pleasant weather, good. lively programme and an attendance conservatively estimated at some twen- ty-five hundred people, combipod to make the opening day of the P. c. B. T. H. As summer meeting a big success. Society turned out in great force at the Oakland track, and private carriages were in lively evidence.
 The events of the day were promptly dispatched, and nothing unpleasant oc- cured to mark an enjoyable after noons sport.
 The officials were: Judges-A. H. Co., hen, F. w. Covey and T. J. Crowley; starter, Richard Havey; timers-T. Pearson, F. Betner and Clarence Day; clerk of the course, Richard Ledgett.
 Many familiar faces were to be seen in the moving throng, notably Judge Greene of Oakland pr. Latham, Dr. Finlaw, c. NJ. Chase, P. J. Shafter, George Wiley Charles Griffith, Acting President D. B. Knight, Vice-President A. G. Burnett, Walter Morosco, F. M. Day, l.. p. Claw B. Milroy, Louis Lissak, J. Cairn Simp- son, l.. Schaffer and others.
 Silver Queen delayed the start by un- steadiness a few scores, and to a very
 
 Joe Selby at least two lengths ahead of the pole, which advantage Smith made good by early taking the pole. Rect, the favorite, made a disastrous break in the second quarter and was passed by every horse in the race. Selby, after a com manding lead through the back stretch, was joined at the head of the stretch by Favor and Mamie Riley when hot fight for the heat ensued. At the seven fur long post Joe Selby stopped, having shot his bolt, and very pretty brush from that point to the wire between Young Durfee with Mamie Riley and Clark with
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-26
WILL BE NO
 MILK TRUST Majority of Dairymen Oppose the Plan.
OPPOSITION OF PORTUGUESE
DIRECTOR FAY SAYS FIVE DEALERS WILL EXPERIMENT.
If Successful Others May Be Induced to Enter the Combination to Control the
 Trade.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

sos Broadway, June 25.
 The efforts to form a milk trust in this city have failed, and although five of the most prominent dairymen have decided to carry out the terms upon which they incorporated, it was acknowledged to-day by Director Fay that the scheme as originally planned cannot be carried out.
 One of the most important factors in preventing the formation of a solid milk trust was the incorporation of all the Portuguese dairymen a few weeks ago for a somewhat similar purpose. The Portuguese owned over hundred dairies in this county, and without them in the combine it could not be a success, because even the trust dealers admit that the Portuguese supply a good quality of milk. In order to bring about conditions that would favor trust an effort was made some time ago to take advantage or the high price of hay by asking the feed men not to give any credit to milkmen who sold below a certain price per can. Thls, however, was not successful, Tor one or the largest of the cut-rate dairles was able to pay spot cash for all the feed 1t required, and this broke up the attempt to control the feed men.
 ''While I had no doubt that it would be better for all concerned to have the mix trade arranged systematically, said Di- rector Fay to-day, it is quite impossible to get all the dealers to agree. Five of us are going to start the corporation; ana we shall try to prove that by working to- gether and saving the covering of the same territory by many different wagons it is advantageous to combine At present many who once favored the plan have withdrawn, and although believe they will eventually see that there is protection in combination, they are now inclined to go along on the old line
 The combination should have been ready to commence operations before now, but was unable to get all the. tenants in the property at Eleventh and Clay streets, where they intend to open central dls- baked by a dealer named Walker. who wanted S35O to move into the next store temporarily. As the trust would not pay this. it was led into inspecting his lease. when it was found that it contained a clause stating that if improvements were decided on he would have to move Tax ing advantage of this he was ordered to eef ont. and the partial combine expects to enter upon its experiment in couple of weeks
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-26
Oakland News Notes.

OAKLAND, June 25.-A party of Oak flanders, consisting of Banker w. G. Pal- manteer Councilman F. R. Girard A. l.. McPherson and H. M Barry, are to start shortly upon a hunting excursion to the Rogue River Mountins in Oregon. They expect to be gone from a month to six weeks, and are going after elk, bear and other big game.
 Sheriff White has made return of an attachment levied on lot 66 in Henry D. Phillips subdivision of Bray Tract This proceeding grew out of suit commenced by c. M Hutcher & Co. against D. A. Randlett and R. R. Lomax to recover judgment for $1763 B.
 The physicians who have been attend ing upon State Senator Eli S. Denison are much puzzled over his condition, and after several consultations by some of the most eminent physicians in the State no relief has been obtained. Dr. o. D. Hamlin has charge of the case.
 Major Ward Bradford, 90 years of age, an old pioneer of California, and for a long time a resident of Fresno County,
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-26
SERCEANTS TO
 BE RETAINED Mayor Thomas Sees No Reason for Removal. THE CHIEF IS SATISFIED
THE CHIEF IS SATISFIED
NO EXTRA PAY GOES WITH THE
 HONOR.
Not Much Needed, but Will Not Be Dropped Unless Some Good Reason Can Be
 Shown.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 sos Broadway, June 25.
 In spite of all that is being said re- garding the dropping of two sergeants from the police force there is no inten- tion on the part of the Board of Police Commissioners to take any such action. Some time before Chief Lloyd went out of office, at his request two patrolmen, Peterson and Green, were promoted to be sergeants. There is no extra salary in the office, but there is a little dignity to 1t, and the incumbent is at liberty to wear two or three extra bands of gold lace and a more ornamental badge on his cap.
 The appointment of sergeants has never been popular with the men on the force. They regard the intermediate officers more as spies than anything else. and on several occasions friction has resulted. With the system now perfect in this city by which officers report to the central station every hour, it is considered un- necessary to have sergeants running around town seeing that the men are on their beats.
 Mayor Thomas said yesterday that all the talk about removing the sergeants is nonsense and has no foundation in fact "l for one have no intention of advocat- ing any changes in the department" he said. Everything is running smoothly things"
 Chief of Police Fletcher was asked this morning about the matter and said that he did not favor any change at present doing all right" said the Chief, "and all though I do not see any particular use for three sergeants in our force still the men have been appointed and unless
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-26
LIQUOR IN CAMP.
Sheriff White Says He Believes It to
 Be Illegal.

Be Illegal.
 OAKLAND, June 25.-Referring to the possibility of several saloons springing up around the camp to be established at Sather, Sheriff White said to-day:
 Tt won't be allowed if I can prevent it. he declared 1T was surprised and Camp Merritt and saw enlisted men drinking and carousing in saloons. Dur ing the civil war I was connected with the provost department and such a thing as selling liquor to an enlisted man was not permitted.
 ''In 1861 the Congress of the United States passed law declaring that no liquor should be sold to enlisted men. believe you will find that law has never been repealed. But whether it has or not 1t Is outrageous to permit enlisted men to be served with liquor in saloons at or near camp. They are permitted results of a squad of infantrymen with sword -bayonets being permitted to fill themselves with liquor in saloon. Sup pose they quarrel; it means fight and somebody wounded and perhaps killed or at least permanently disabled.
 ''Then again new recruits who may soon be called into active service in a should not bessoaked with whisky or beer. Men die under such conditions; die like sheep They are the first to fall victims to fevers they are unable to endure the hardships of marching under arms, to say nothing of enduring the shock of bat
 NO, sir: we will have no more saloons vent it. and I believe that I can. shall most certainly try to-