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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
THE VOLUNTEER ARMY,
Call for Troops ISSUED by War De-
pnrtment-Quota of Men Each
State Is to Send.

Washington, April 26.-The war de-
partment has issued a call on the states
for their quotas of troops under the
call for 900 men. The following are
the quotas:
Alabama-Two regiments Of infantry and
one battalion.
Arkansas-Two regiments of infantry.
Calforna-Two regiments of infantry,
two battalions and four heavy batteries
Colorado-One regiment of infantry and
one light battery.
Connecticut-One regiment of infantry
one light battery and two heavy batteries.
Delaware-One regiment Of infantry.
Florida-One regiment OF infantry.
Georgia-Two regiments of infantry and
two light batteries.
Illfnois-Seven regiments of infantry and
one regiment of cavalry.
Indiana-Four regiments Of infantry and
two light batteries
Iowa-Four regiments Of infantry and
two light batteries
Kansas-Three regiments Of infantry.
Kentucky-Three regiments of Infantry
and two troops of cavalry.
Louisiana-Two regiments of infantry.
Maine-One regiment infantry and one
heavy battery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
HER PORTS BARRED.
Great britain Issues Neutrality Proc
Inmution-Other Powers May
Take a Like Course.

Washington, April 25.-Great Britain
served notice Sunday on the govern
ments of the United States and Spain
to withdraw their men-of-war from her
ports within the next "a hours. This
notification was containedin neutral
ity proclamation formally presented to
the state department Sunday morning
by Sir Julian Pauncefote, British am
bassador here.
OF the utmost importance is tIhisproc-
lamation of neutrality issued by Great
Britain. 1t is regarded as being highly
favorable to the United States. By her
action Great Britain has shown the
powers of Europe that she proposes to
be strictly neutral, and, having commit
ted herself to this policy, diplomats
here say that such influence as nations
sympathizing with Spain may have
been DESTROYS of bringing to bear upon
her with view to securing her assist
ance in Intervention TO endthe war will
not now be exercised, because it will be
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
ROR. DUPONT

eminent to supply the Cuban insur-
gents with arms and ammunition. The
government is preparing now to land in
Cuban from 10000 to 10000 stands of
improved Springfield rifles, number of
artillery batteries, rapid-fire Maxim
guns and an abundance of ammunition
for the effective use of them. 1t cannot
now be said when these munitions of
war will be placed in the hands Of the
insurgents, but when the proper time
arrives for 10000 armed Cubans to CO.
operate with the American forces they
will be thoroughly armed and equipped
for battle it is understood that this
government will not deliver the arms
to any person but Gen. Gomez in per
son. and he will, as guarantee of good
faith, receive them. Gen. Miles be-
lives that If the insurgents arc properly
armed and supplied with the artillery
they have so long needed they can do
more effective work and render the
American troops invaluable aid in driv-
ing the Spaniards from the island.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE

The Spanish fleet, which has been
modelling at Cape Verde islands for
some days past, sailed for an I'M
known destination.
Fire destroyed the famous Baptist
tabernacle in London erected by the
late Charles II. Sturgeon.
In South Africa prominent Americans
have offered to raise 1000 men and to
pay their transportation TO any desti-
nation the American government may
designate.
The Spanish, it is said, will never
leave the city OF Havana standing If
they are compelled 10 evacuate Cuba.
The entire city is undermined, and
there has been no effort to conceal this
fact in the Cuban capital.
Dispatches from San Juan, Puerto
Rico, say that n revolution has broken
out there, and that there is rioting all
over the island.
Gen. Blanco has issued an appeal TO
the inhabitants of Cuba to fight for the
honor of Spain. The manifesto scores
the United States and hurls defiance.
A decree has been issued by Capt.
Gen. Blanco declaring the island of
Cuba in state of war.
1t is said that the Spanish govern
mcnt intends. as soon as the Americans
lombard Cuba, TO do the same to Wash
ington, Philadelphia and other points.
Capt. Gen. Blanco has been instructed
by the Spanish government TO declare
the armistice in Cuba ended
After an exciting trip from Madrid,
Gen Woodford reached Paris. AT some
points his train was stoned.
A proclamation has been issued by
the Spanish government declaring that
a state of war exists between Spain
and the United States.
Guns of MORO castle opened fire on
the fighting squadron of the United
States. About ten shots were sent in
the direction of our ships, but not one of
them took effect and no shots were re-
| turned.
France and Great Britain have for
mally announced neutrality.
Dispatches from Gen. Gomez, the in
surgent leader say he will be in front
of Havana before April 20 with 10000
men.
The fleet of Admiral Sampson is
keeping a sharp lookout for Spanish
steamers on their way 10 Havana carry
ing coal, lumber, provisions, etc. Five
captures have thus far been reported.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

In a quarrel George Miles shot his
sweetheart, Birdie Fox, at Oshkosh,
Wis, and then killed himself.
At Hunt City. ILL.,, Jack Davis killed
his wife and himself. Domestic trou-
BILE was the cause.
Illinois democrats have postponed
their state convention from May II to
July IL.
Fire almost entirely swept away the
town of Alton, Ky.
In Jail at Murray. Ky, Boone Spen-
Ger was visited by his wife, and when
inside the cell she cut her throat ana
Spencer cut his own, both dying IN
few minutes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

Iendaye. Spanish Frontier, April 49,
Gen. Stewart l.. Woodford, the United
States minister 10 Spain, accompanied
by his staff and others, reached the
frontier at eight o'clock Friday morn
ing in safety after some exciting OK
periences. At Valsdolid the United
States minister's train was attacked
and stoned Windows were broken
and the civil guards were compelled to
protect bis carriage with drawn swords
At Segovia the students of the military
college gathered on the form, cheer
ing for Spain, and there were several
similar incidents at other stopping
places It was a great relief to The min
isters party when the general finally
reached French soil. But Gen. Wood
ford seemed unconscious of any danger
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
Passed by the House.

Washington, April %. - The house
Saturday passed the army reorganiza-
ticn bill at the urgent request of the
president and secretary of war, but
the senate did not remain in session
MS was expected. and the bill will not go
to the president until this week.
The bill reorgauizes the army into the
three-battalion formation and authorizes
the % regiments Of the infantry arm of
the service to be recruited up to a total OF
81 500 enlisted men 1t authorizes the re-
cruitment of ten regiments of the cavalry
arm Of the service to a total of l2,OOO en-
listed men, the seven regiments Of the
artillery arm of the service to 16,457 men
and the engineer battalion of five com
panies up to 752 enlisted men, including two
noncommissioned officers, which makes a
total for these four arms of the service
when a a ma X mum strength OF Gl.Ul0.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

Key West, April 26.-The torpedo
boat Porter Sunday night landed a
force in Cuba-the first during the war.
Lieut.. Fremont, commander OF the Por-
ter, himself led the party, under cover
Of darkness. The Porter stole in fairly
under the guns of the land batteries un-
til she found a suitable landing place
near Marie, hardly dozen miles from
Havana. The party explored the shore
for over an hour, going far enough in
land to ascertain just what landing
force would have to contend with. The
Pcrtcr's party were not disturbed,
though they were close enough to hear
the sentinel at the batteries. Masked
batteries at Matanzas fired at the tor
pedo boat Foote without effect
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
LATER NEWS.


In the United States senate on the
25th the naval appropriation bill and
thearmy appropriation bill were passed
and a bill declaring that war with Spain
has existed since April 81 was agreed to
In the house the bill declaring that wat
exists between the United States OF
America and the kingdom of Spain was
passed without debate, and the admin
istration resolution creating an auXil-
larry naval reserve force was favorably
reported.
The United States supreme court will
adjourn for the term on May G.
Food is becoming scarce in Havana.
The prices are constantly advancing,
there is much restitution and beggars
ill the streets.
\ fire in Glasgow, Scotland, caused a
loss of 100000.
The president sent to congress a mes
sage recommending a declaration of
war against spain, both hou7s~ -.
the Iii anu it was sIsneG - tnc cnief
executive.
In a fight at Lone Oak, Ark, W. X.
Booze and his two sons were killed by
the Eagle brothers.
The team of Marvin Higgins ran away
at Niles, Mich, and struck wagon
containing Mrs. Robert Garrison, her
child and Miss Sadie Brown, and all
three were killed.
William b. Sexton, aged So the we'll
known billiard player, dropped dead in
New York.
Lake Taura a summer resort near
Eagle River, Wis, owned by Peter Stein,
was burned and Mrs. Stein and her
three children persisted in the flames.
Both cables connecting Cuba with the
outside world have been cut.
Dispatches show that the presidents
call upon the various states of the union
to furnish their quota of troops is meet
ing with prompt and hearty response.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Roosevelt has resigned and has been app
pointed lieutenant colonel of regiment
of mounted riflemen to be raised in the
Rocky mountains.
No vessels are now allowed to enter
Hampton Roads or New York harbor
between sunset and sunrise.
The queen regent of Spain has made
a protest to all the European powers
against the action of the United States.
After a public service of 40 years
John Sherman has resigned as secretary
of state and Assistant Secretary Day,
of Canton, o., has been chosen to sue
ceed him. John i. Moore, of New York,
will fill the position of assistant secre-
tarV
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

TO Arm Insurgents.
Washington. April &c. - Arrange
1nents have been completed by the gov
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

A Maine law provides that conscrip-
ton in case of war does not apply TO
Quakers, Shakers, governors. represen-
tatiyes, justices of the supreme court
clergymen, idiots, drunkards or per
sons convicted Of infamous crimes. The
list illustrates the proverb about eX-
trnrnns.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
John SHERMAN RESIGNS.
Venerable Secretary of state steps
out of Cabinet After Long
PubIis service.

Washington, April 26.--Another res
iguation from the cabinet occurred
Monday, when the venerable secretary
of state, Mr.. John Sherman, handed his
resignation to the president. Mr.. Sher-
man retires from public life after a
service of over 40 years. embracing the
house of representatives, the United
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

Havana, April 23.-Capt. Gen Blanco
has published decree confirming his
previous DEGREES and declaring the is
land TO be In a state of war. lie also
annuls his former similar DEGREES
granting pardon TO insurgents, and
places under martial law all those who
are guilty of treason, espionage, crimes
against peace or against the independ-
ence of the nation, seditious revolts, at
tacks against the form Of government
or against the authorities and against
those who disturb public order, though
only by mems of printed matter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
prize of Cruiser Detroit.

Key West. Fla, April 25.-Ihe Span
jsb Transatlantic steamer Catalina was
captured Sunday u miles from Havana
by the cruiser Detroit She has just
arrived here under prize crew. When
the first shot was fired, her captain
made a desperate effort to escape his
pursuer. and the chase was prolonged
for eight miles. Finally solid shot
brought her to- She is carrying Il
cargo of 5000 tons Of slaves. The gun
boat Helena on Saturday captured the
Spanish merchant steamer Miguel
Jover, valued at 100000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

The scheme for transporting reindeer
from LapIand to be used for transporta-
ton in Alaska appears to have proved a
failure Adyices from Taiya received
in Washington report that many of the
herd taken across the continent some
weeks ago are already dead for want OF
proper forage, though moss having
been found there is reason to hope that
. part of The remainder may be saved.
The experiment has been an expensive
one TO the government, due chiefly 10
impracticubIe enthusiasts, some of
whom may have had a selfish object to
subServe in the scheme.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

Someone writes to ask at what age a
girl is to be considered ''an old maid"
The only possible reply is: "Neyer." To
describe any woman, of whatever age,
as an ''old maid" is both inaccurate and
discourteous. Many women, freed from
the cares and troubles Of married life,
are delightfully."- young and fresh at 40
or even so, Indeed, a truly charming
woman does not depend upon her age at
all for her charm. The mere prettiness
of youth is foolish and evanescent
thing in comparison.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

appreciated that its empoymentw would
be useless.
Further than this, it is believed here
that the proclamation will effectually
prevent Intervention of continental Eu-
ropean powers, as they will not take
action unless Great Britain is party
IN If
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

IIawaii's volcano, Mauna Loa, still
rumbles, and may become active at any
time. It is the most tremendous OBJ
ject Of the kind anywhere known, and
its explosions, measured by the volume
Of lava discharged, exceed any on rec
ord. In 1885 the flood reached the out
skirts Of lilo, covering 200 square miles
10 u depth of 100 feet. In 1858 the lava
stream flowed west to the sea, and half
filed the bay of KihoIo. In 1SsO-S1 it
poured forth a river of lava for nine
months. which ran 80 miles and was sew
eral miles in width. 1t was again ac-
tive in ISSs and 1892.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
Canadian Neutrality.

Ottawa, Ont, April @6.-fhe custom
airy proclamation declaring Canada to
be neutral during the war between the
United States and Spain was approved
by the cabinet Monday, and an extra
edition Of the Canadian Official Gazette
will follow at once with the procIama-
ton, signed by the encouragement.
The illegal enlistment act, which VIII
also be proclaimed. forbids the building
or dispatching of ships by British sub
iects 10 be used in the employment OF
either belligerents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

Empress Victoria of Germany has be-
slowed the golden servants cross upon
144 German servant girls, each of whom
has lived for 40 years in the same fam
lily. In America a service OF 40years by
one domestic would embrace a short ac-
quaintance with representative families
in all the states of the union.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

One Of the correspondents describes
a Cuban beauty's eyes by saying that
they rest upon you and follow you
large, dark and beaming, and half
yelled with long lids and lashes." In
the case of this particular writer inter
yention is likely to come too late.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
Lost Overheard.

Philadelphia. April 25.-The British
ship Aighburth, Capt John Jones.
which arrived here Sunday evening
from Java, reports having lost over
board Chief Officer Evan Richards and
John Miller. a seaman, during ty-
phoon in the Indian ocean on Deem
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
HON. JOHN SHERMAN.

States senate, the sccretaryship of the
treasury and the secretaryship of state.
The reason for the resignation is the
condition of the secretary's health
which is now impaired as the result OF
years of devotion to the pnblic serv-
ice and tine ardnous labors of life
time, added to age, the venerable see
rotary now being within few days Of
IS years of age.
Canton, O., April Civilian Il. Day
came 10 Canton Monday as assistant
secretary of state. lie isnow secretary
Of state, by action Of the president, and
will accept The place rendered him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

London, April 25.-The Washington
correspondent of the Daily Mail cables
that he has had an interview vita
President Mckinley, who sent TO Eng
land a message similar TO that sent
on Saturday through Mr.. Smalley to
the Times, President Mckinley declar-
ing that America could not forget Eng
lands good will.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

The United States is something of a
coaling station itself. Last year there
vas more coal dug within our bounda-
ries than ever before. Nearly 00,0o0,O00
tons of bituminous coal aud more than
10000, 900 Of anthracite were the nations
proG1tct
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

1t was a happy thought which in
spircd Secretary Long to rename the
Morgan line steamers III Norte, FL Sud,
ii Rio and El Sol, which have been pur-
chased for auxiliary cruisers, the
Yankee, Dixie, Prairie and Yosemite.
The names chosen are typical of the
four principal sections of the country.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

There is but one Protestant church
in Cuba, and that is a small Protestant
Episcopal congregation of about 20
members in Havana, which is supported
by contributions from the American
Church Missionary society, which has
its headquarters in New York.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

When n girl wants TO go anywhere for
the summer she commences in January
to say that she wants to go, in Feb
ruary that she ought to be allowed to
20, in March that she is going, and in
April she begins to get her shirt waists
ready Though her parents have from
the illst stated that they can't afford
TO spend the money, her persistence
wins the day and the clothes and ticket
are bought for her. Girls can work
their nnrents into nnYthing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

It is not generally known that Mark
Twain was a soldier in the civil war,
having served two weeks with jeff
Thompson in the confederate army in
Missouri. The shortcomings of his
brief military career are thus explained
in one of the humorist's private let
tiers: eve never won any victories to
speak Of We never could get the enc
my to stay still when we wanted TO
fight, and when the enemy felt like
fighting we were generally on the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
wants to he Free TO Act.

Berlin. April 26.-It is announced
sem-onlcially that Germany, following
the course adopted in the China-Japan
and the Turko-Greek wars, will not is
sue a declaration of neutrality, the idea
being to preserve her freedom of ac-
ton and ''to be in a position TO inter
vene if she considers it necessary"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

A well-known prophet in London,
who is on record as making the positive
prediction that the end of the world
would surely come in the year 1900, is
being laughed at because he lately paid
a high premium to secure the lease of
his business for the next IS years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
Wis

a pretty young woman has been
elected mayor of an Idaho town. Here
is chance for some enterprising poll
tician to marry his way into Office.
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,ns,rn.t,oo. Not for an Attack.

Washington. April 25.-Rear Admiral
Simpsons orders respecting the red1lc-
ton of Havana contemplate no i'm
mediate bonfbardnent of that city.
The guns which comprise the batteries
protecting the city may shoot as much
as they please at The ships lowering
at the entrance of the harbor, butthere
will be no return fire at present.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28
Mcrico Mn nc NentraI.

City Of Mexico, April 26.-Senor
Mariscal, tine minister of foreign af
fairs, has declared in the course of on
interview that Mexico will maintain
the strictest neutrality in the IIispano'
American war, and atthegovernment
has decided to make its decision re-
spected
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to IS. There was no division on the pas
sage of the bill.
signed nv the President.

The war bill was brought from the
capitol by the clerk of the enrolling di-
vision and reached the white house n
few minutes before six. The enrolled
copy of the bill was laid before the pres
ident in his Office Immediately on its
arrival, and he at once went over the
phraseology with the attorney gener-
al. The presidential signature was af-
fixed at G:1S and the measure was then
the law of the land.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

A,t-l1 Nobel, the Swedish chemist
and well-A2own expert in high explo-
siyes, who dies about year ago, left n
will which has just been probated in
which he offers five prizes of $4,000
each Prizes one, two and three are for
persons making the most important dis
coveries in physics, chemistry, physi-
ology or medicine. Prize four for the
person making the best literary contri-
button upon the subject of physiology
or medicine, and prize five for any per
son who has done the best things for
the promotionofpe peace. These prizes are
open TO persons anywhere in the world.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-28

Washington, April %. The president
Thursday sent this nomination to the
senate: Charles Emory Smith, of Penn
Sylvania, 10 he postmaster genera vice
James A. Gary, resigned, 1t is stated
at the white house that Postmaster
General Gary's resignation had abso-
iutely nothing to do with our present
foreign complications. 1t was owing
entirely, it is stated, to the condition Of
Mr.. Gary's health. The senate has con-
firmed The nomination Of Charles EN-
orv Smith as acknowledgement.
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nurned stars and stripes.

Madrid, April % - Friday evening a
crowd 5000 strong. delirious, carrying
flags and shouting: Viva Espana!"
we want war!" down with the Yam
keesl" burned the Stars and Stripes in
front OF the residence Of Senior Sagasta,
the premier, who was accorded an ova-
fion