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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10
ARE you TO LIVE IN ALASKAN
some Requirements That VIII BE
Found Indispensable.

The universal article of diet in that
country, Deepen ed ponand indispensa-
BILE, is bread or S;scuit. Ard tomake the
bread and biscuit, either in the camp or
upon the trail, Yeast cam OF be used--it
must be baking powder; and the pow
der manufactured by the processes of
the Royal Baking Powder Company.
miners and prospectors have learned,
is the only one which will stand in that
peculiar climate of cold and dampness
and raise the bread and biscuit satisfac-
torily.
These facts are very important for
every one proposing to go to Alaska and
the Yukon country TO know, for should
he be persuaded by some outfitter to
take one of the cheap brands of baking
powder, it will cost just as much to
transport it, and then when he opens it
for use, after all his labor in packing it
over the long and difficult route, he will
find solid calzed mass or a lot of spoiled
powder, with no strength and useless.
Such mistake might lead to the most
serious results. Alaska is no place in
which to experiment in food, or try to
economize with your stomach. For use
in such a climate, and under the trying
and fatiguing conditions of life and
labor in that country, everything must
be the best and most useful, and above
all it is imperative that all food supplies
shall have perfect keeping qualities. 1t
is absurd to convey over such difficult
aud expensive routes an article that
will deteriorate in transit, or that will
be found when required for use to have
lost a great part of its value.
There is no better guide to follow
in these matters than the advice of those
who have gone through similar expert
erce. Mr.. McQuesten, who is called ''the
father of Alaska" after an experience
of years upon the trail. in the camp, and
in the use of every kind of supply, says:
1--WE find in Alaska that the Importance
of proper kind of baking powder can
not be overestimated. A miner with a
can of bad baking powder is almost
helpless in Alaska. We have tried all
sorts, and have been obliged to settle
down to use nothing but Royal 1t
Is 5bEhuRtIt anu tdIl4GS 1hl AilSAS bhtS
above all things, it is the only powder
that will endure the severe climatic
changes of the Arctic region"
1t is for the same reasons that the U.
S. Government in its relief expeditions,
and Peary, the famous Arctic traveller,
have carried the Royal Baking Powder
exclusively.
The Royal Baking Powder will not
cake nor lose its strength either on
board ship or in damp climates, and is
the most nightly concentrated and eff
fcient of leavening agents. Hence it is
indispensable to every Alaskan outfit.
It can be had of any of the trading COM
panies in Alaska, but should the miner
procure his supplies before leaving, he
should resist every attempt of the out
filter to palm off upon him any of the
other brands of baking powder, for they
will spoil and prove the cause of great
disappointment and trouble.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10
Fighting in rhessnIr Continues.

London. Feb. The Athens corre-
spondent of the Times says: The
Turks, after severe fighting, have oc-
cupied and burned four villages in the
Agrapha district, in the north of
Acarnania about midway between Arta
and DomolSo. Eight thousand Turkish
troops were engaged in the conflicts.
1t is reported that in the neighborhood
of Palaeokastron the Turks were re-
pulsed 4 panic prevails among the in
habitants of the neutral zone. The
Greek outposts have been strengthened
and the situation is ominous. 1t is
probable that the Cretan question will
be dropped until the evacuation of
ThessalY has been secured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10
BIRDS EAT 400 SHEEP.
The Feast Took Place 100 Miles From
DnMson and Cost S2O.OOO.

Jack Collins, who started for Dawson
City with band of sheep last summer,
has been heard from. He sold part of
his flock for $4,000 The other and
biggess half of the flock fed the birds
Of the arctic zone. This is how it hap
pened:
lie drove the sheep in over the Dali
ton trail. Some time before Dawson
was reached cold weather came on, and
Collins decided to kill his sheep. lie
killed and sold 500, and received nearly
| $50. 600 for them.
Then he concluded to hold the re-
mainder for a better market He killed
the remaining 400 in a sort of secluded
place off the line of travel and suspend
ed the carcasses on poles far enough
above the ground to be out of the reach
Of bears, wolves or other wild animals.
He left two young men to watch the
mutton, and proceeded to look for a
mining section. Having found one, he
located a claim and proceeded to test
/ it. After he had dug out a few thou
sand dollars worth of gold he thought
he would, as the French say, return
( to his muttons"
His stay had been so prolonged that
the young men had become weary Of
! holding a wake over the sheep, and,
imagining Dawson to be only few
miles away, had started for that city
TO enjoy some of the pleasures met
ropolitan city can afford. 1t proved to
bc about 100 miles to Dawson. so their
/ absence was more extended than they
had inended, and when Collins reached
the place where he had left the car
casses of 400 sheep he found only 400
bleaching skeletons.
The eagles, ravens, crows, kites,
hawks and other birds of prey which
inhabit that region had been feasting
on mutton. "Where the carcass is,
there will the eagles be gathered" is
proverb which applies to other birds
of prey. Collins had left so many car
casses that invitations had been sent
out and a general roundup of all the
vultures and things in that region, from
Behring sea to the Mackenzie river, had
taken place. Whether the claim Col
Inns secured will make good the loss
of the mutton or not Tema inns to be seen,
but when he drives in his next band of
sheep the birds of prey will not get
so large percentage of them.-Port-
land Oregonian.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10
rho Decrec Modified.

Washington, Feb. 5.-The state de
partment has been notified by Am
bassador White at Berlin of the modifi-
cation of the original decree issued by
the Prussian minister of finance, DR.
MIGUEL, prohibiting the importation OF
American fruit According TO the am
bassador's cablegram, the decree does
not, as he advised Thursday, apply to
dried fruits, while fresh fruit will be ad-
mitted to entry if an examination
shows its condition TO be satisfactory
II this modification has been made in
the decree. it would appear that the
prompt representations made by the
United States have received an equally
prompt consideration on the other side
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10
thousands Are Going.

Chicago, Feb, 1.-The TImes-HeraId
says: Klondike fever is the raging
epidemic ia the middle western states.
1t is estimated on an absolutely ac-
curate basis that at least $4,000 men in
Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana and
Michigan are planning to go to the
Yukon this spring. The estimate is
built upon reports that AHA have act
ually bought tickets and secured their
implements and outfits. This company
of argonauts is ready to start this week
or next, and certainly before the month
is up. Iowa heads the list with 10000
men. The quota to be furnished by the
other states is as follows: Illinois,
5000; Wisconsin, 1000; Indiana, 1000;
Michipan 1000
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10
victims of n Landslide.

Vancouver, B. c., Feb. s.-News has
been received here Of landslide at
Quesnelle Forks. Cariboo. Three min
ers. William Allen. Joe Rich and Alex
ander Mclean, were buried. The slide
was 1000 feet wide, 500 feet long and
90 feet hiph.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10
FROM WASHINGTON

In the United States the exchanges at
the leading clearing houses during the
week ended on the 4th aggregated ST.
47o,3O0.s2s against $1,2S3,71o,195 the
previous week. The increase compared
with the corresponding week of 1897
was 400.
Having reached the age fixed by law,
/ Admiral Selfridge, who has Just relin-
qushed the command Of the European
station, went upon theretired list of the
navy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10

Washington, Feb. 5.-President Nc
Kinley and probably some of the mem
bers of his cabinet will attend the
Memorial day services at Gettysburg on
the 3oth of May if public business does
not intervene to prevent them. The
president so informed delega ton who
called on him Friday to extend the in
yitati0n
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10
MINT lie nihIe toad.

The Seventh Day Adventists of Mil
ton Junction are about TO withdraw
their children from the public school
of that place and start school of their
own Their reason for embarking in
this enterprise is that the Bible should
be an important feature in the public
school curriculum, and as il is excluded
entirely from the public school il is
their duty as Christians to engage in
this work
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10
Held for Trial.

Oklahoma City, o. T., Feb. S.--Mon-
day, at Shawnee, IL persons were
brought in from the vicinity of Maud
and given preliminary hearing before
United States Commissioner Galbreath,
OH the charge Of conspiracy in connec-
ton with the lynching of the Indian
murderers Of Mrs. Leard. All were held
under bonds of from $500 to So. 500 The
United States marshals expect to make
80 arrests before they are through.
Many of those implicated in the Indian
burning are leaving the country TO
avoid arrest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10

As the Chinese have killed some more
missionaries, the German government
will proportionately demand territory
in China. After awhile the German
mathematician will be able to figure out
exactly u at one missionary is worth
in lard a d trade concessions.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10
Advance In Price of Coal

New York, Feb 4.-Anthracite coal
has been advanced ten cents per ton
all around on the basis of four dollars
per ton for stove size. other sizes in pro-
portion. The advance is said to be the
logical outcome of the present cold
spell.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10

''The Deacon's One-Hoss Shay" has
been -outdone by the colonel's one
hoss- sleigh. 4 sleigh made by Col.
David Moseley in 1916 has been in the
family service ever since. 1t is now
owned by Edward Moseley. Of West
field, Mass, a great-grandson. IT is a
low backed affair and ''hansum crit
tor even nov.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10
MARK
Minneapolis. Feb.

MINNEAPOLIS, FeD. ..
Wheat-No. / northern, 9415 to csc.
No northern, 9015 to e1c; May, 9a5sc.
Corn-No. 3, 26c.
Oats-No. 5 white, % to 231zc.
Cattle-Steers, IS. 20 to s. SIS; cows,
80. 90.
Hogs-s3 50 to SOS.
Muttons. s3.1 to 4.5o; lambs,
S425.
Poultry Turkeys, Z to Sc; spring
chickens, I to Sc.
Butter-Creamery, extras, 10 to 2oci
creamery, firsts, IS to Ice, dairy. fancy,
is to tic; dairy. choice. IA to 15c
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10
Chief Rushvhead Dead.

Tahlequah, l. r., Feb. s. ID. w.
Bushyhead, one of the most prominent
Cherokees, died here Friday of Bright's
disease. He was IS years old and had
in turn filled every Office in the nation.
He was member of the recent Dawes
commission on the part of the Chero-
kee nation, and was favorable for nego-
fiafinnS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
Confessed the Murder.

A serious question has been raised as
to whether August Hlgendorf, convict
ed in Keuosha about is months ago of
the murder OF his wife, is really guilty
or whether the actual culprit was not
Fred Hartman, man who was hanged
in Paxton, ILL.,, a few months ago. At
torney c. S. Snyder, OF Paxton, claims
that Hartman made confession to him
of this murder. District Attorney
Buckmaster has Investigated the mat
ter and believes Hartman could not have
committed the deed .
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10

A ssian nobIeman has asked the
mayor Of Philadelphia to find "a wife
for his son" He wants one with a mod
est dover Of S3.000,000 Let there be
no rush. girls; there are lots Of decayed
noblemcn all over Europe on the hunt
for foolish American girls with for
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10

Germany has set pace that so-eal!ed
temperance nations would do well to
follow. The new German civil code. 10
60 into effect iii 1899 excludes from the
ordinary rights and privileges Of citl-
zensHip an persons WHO through in
ebriety are unable o provide for them
selves and their families, or who bring
themselves or their families into dan
ger Of want, or who imperil the safety
sc pthrrs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10

England IS making great prepare
tons to holds her supremacy upon the
seas She has III war vessels now in
course Of construction. Fifteen are bat
tie ships, I2 first-class cruisers, Q sec
ond-class cruisers, 10 thfrd-class
cruisers, 6 twin-screw gunboats. So tor
pedo boats, 5 light-draugbt gnnboats
and / royal yacht. Many Of these are
nearLN nAmnLeted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10

Miss Pauline Weber, daughter of the
late Rev. Paul Weber, of Baltimore,
committed suicide in Milwaukee by
jumping into the lake near the North
western depot. Miss Weber's mother
had married ]. W. Albers and removed
TO Milwaukee, bringing her daughter
with her. Miss Weber had been highly
educated and tried to get a position in
the public schools, but in this she was
unsuccessful, and this preyed on her
mind
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10
A To,,n Ridcs in This EIcvntor.

Probably the only elevator in the
world that is used to connect two parts
of a town is the one in Heligoland, the
little island just off the coast of and be-
longing to Germany. One portion Of
the town is on a cliff over 200 feet high.
The other is at the base of the cliff on
a fiat stretch of land. There are no
paths up the cliff, and all communica-
tions between the two portions of this
unique little place must be held by
means of the elevator-an elevator that
lifts an entire community TO and from
the scene of its daily labors.-N. Y.
Journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10
prnbnhIx Made an Cnnnda

Washington, Feb. There is strong
reason to believe the counterfeit 500
silver certificates recently discovered
were made in Canada. Secret service
agents, aided by Canadian police, are
now searching through that region,
their efforts being principally directed
to the province of Quebec.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10

San Francisco, Feb. 1.-THE steam
ship Mariposa, from Sydney, Australia,
due here February 10, is reported to
have on board nearly 100000 Austria
liam gold consigned to the Auglo-Cali-
fornia bank, of this city. Added to the
former receipts, this will bring the
total shipments of gold from that
source for this season up to S13,oo0,oo0,
by far the largest amount ever re-
ceived in California from Australia
during any one year in settling the bal
ance of trade in favor of this country.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10

Washington, Feb. Japan has been
removed as an element in the opposi-
ton to the consummation of the an
nexation of the Hawaiian islands by the
United States. This result has been at
tanned by the conclusion of an agree
ment between our government and that
of Japan, as represented by Minister
Toru-Hoshi which by practically set
Ting the status of the japanese in Ha-
wall removes the only substantial diff
ference that has existed between the
two governments. The exact basis of
this agreement has not yet been made
public, but the general scope of ii is
understood to be a recognition of the
rights of japanese in hawaii to claim
equal rights with Japanese in the
United States after the taking effect
of the treaty with japan proclaimed in
1895
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10

Havana, Feb. s.-Insurgents dyna-
mited a train between Boniato and San
Vicente. province of Santiago de Cuba,
destroying a frst-class passenger car
and another car loaded with cattle.
Five passengers were killed and p
wounded.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10

An Englishman named Bateman, who
has been collecting statistics Of the
drink bill Of various countries, reports
the reassuring fact that the Americans
are growing more temperate than any
Of the Enronean nations.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10

Mrs Reuben G. Bartlett, an elderly
woman who lived near the western lin
it's of Eau Claire, partly filled a wash
in partially disrobed, she poured kero-
sene over her head and set fire to it. She
died in horrible agony before help
reached her. She was undoubtedly in
sane.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10

Russia has diverted her attention
from China long enough 10 notify Hon.
Abdul Hamid. Of Constantinople, that
his note for $500. 100000 is past due. As
the Turkish gentleman was beginning
10 manifest symptoms Of homicidal
friskipess in Armenia, il is just as well
thar his mind should be disabuse6 OF
tbe idea that be has license to murder
Christians while the powers are divid-
ing up China Russia's demand for the
war indemnity is merely notification
70 the Turk that he is TO behave himself
under penalty Of having the mortgage
foreclosed ard men put in possession.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10
Die nj the Post of Duty.

Boston, Feb. six firemen, includ-
ing a district chief, captain and a
lieutenant. were killed at a fire here
Saturday morning which burned out
the interior Of a fve-story building on
Merrimac street occupied by G. W.
Bent & Co., manufacturers of beds,
bedding. etc.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10
Fatnl ExpIoston.

At the Park paper mill in Marinette
one Of the digesters blew up and Peter
Borst was killed outright, Samuel Stef-
fen was badly bruised and Louis Lee
febre had his skull fractured The loss
10 the Marinette aud Menominee Paper
company viii he more than $4,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10

Chicago, Feb. Z. = Theodore H
schintz, who failed last summer with
debts of nearly 100000, was found
guilty Saturday in Judge Horizons
court of the enlightenment of 1854
from the Franz Ertel estate. His pun
ishment was fixed at Imprisonment in
the penitentiary.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10

Joseph A. Wiegert, Of Philadelphia,
has recently succeeded in making a sol
der which will join aluminium as well
as any other metal. 1t is applied with
out the use of an acid, and IN other re-
spects is used the same as ordinary SOL
der
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10
schaefer Beats sIosson.

New York, Feb. With the victory
cf the American championship at IS
inch balk line billiards almost within
his grasp, George Slosson was defeated
Saturday night by Jake Schaefer, of
Chicago, by a score of 600 points TO 500
points in the game for the champion
ship of America. which took place at
Madison Square Garden concert hall.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10

New York, Feb. Henry NJ. Mar
kert. wealthy retired confectioner,
aged 90 years, dropped dead Sunday at
a concert of the Beethoven mannerchor.
Mr.. Markert was one of the oldest
members of the society and song of
his composition was the first number
on the programme
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10
For n St. Louis Exposition.

Washington, Feb. 7.-Representatiye
Bartholdt (Mo.) on Saturday intro
dqced a bill for an international exposi-
ton to be held at ST. Louis in-19o3, the
centennial year of the Louisiana pur-
chase It is to be known as the Missis-
sippi Valley International exposition.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10

During glove contest at West
Bend between Carl Lindbach and VIII
lie Giantz, sons of prominent families,
Hndback fell dead in the fourth round.
The boys were seniors attending the
ligh school, aged IS, bore unfriendly
relations to each other, and decided to
settle their differences with the gloves.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10

A pompous bishop was having his
portrait painted, and, after sitting for an
hour in silence he thought he would break
the monotony. How are you getting
alongs" he inquired To his establishment
the artist absorbed in his work replied:
Move your head a little To the right and
to such form Of address. bis lordsbio
asked May I ask why vou address. me in
that manner" The Artist still absorbed in
his workl-".I want to take of little Of
your cheek Tit Bits
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 5.-News has
been received here in private dispatch
to Mr.. p. l. Bonbrake, president of the
Citizens national bank of the death of
ex-Gov. Thomas A. Osborn, at Meadville,
Pa. Friday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10

In balancing the account of Massa-
chusetts it is found that there are $4,000
more women than men in the state.
This Is not exactly a surplus, but il Is
an inequality that ought to be prompt
II adjusted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10

The new counterfeit 500 bill is a
quarter Of al inch shorter than the gen.
uine. To test this it is only necessary
to borrow one Of the counterfeits and
then borrow one Of the genuine and
cnnnare them
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10
The Benencent Corset

A paper read before the British asso-
citation at Bath in praise of corsets de-
clared that reasonably tight" lacing
increased mental and physical activity
by causing more liberal supply Of
blood to the brain, muscles and nerves.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10

London, Feb. Special dispatches
from Madrid say that the Spanish gov
eminent has decided to send two adj
ditional cruisers to the United States.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10

The excitement over the discovery OF
pure copper on the DuIIin farm near
Rome continues. Expert miners have
ocen summoned to test for the mother
vein. Opinions differ as to whether the
specimens found are of drift origin or
Indicate the presence Of copper mine
n the near vicinity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10
cost of the Cuban war.

Madrid, Feb, g. The cost of the
Cuban war from February, 1895. TO the
end of 1897 is officially estimated at
S240. 000, 900, besides the arrears due
from the Cuban treasury, amounting
TO $40. 900. 600.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-10
rxn Drowned.

Vancouver, B. c., Feb. 8.-The steam
err Capitano, which returned from the
northern halibut fishing grounds, re-
ports the drowning Of two Of her fish
erman, named Robert Longbead, of On
4arsn and Michael DriscoR