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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-11-22

A GIVE SOLICITORS WANTED EVERY
IA WHERE for "The Story of the Philip
pinesS by Murat Halstead, commissioned by
War Department. The book was written in
army camps at San Francisco, on the Pacific
with General Merritt, in the hospitals at Homo
lulu in Hong Kong, In the American trench
es at Manila, in the insurgent camps with
Aguinaldo on the deck of the Olympia with
Dewey, and in the roar of battle at the fall OF
original pictures taken by government
photographers on the spot. Large book. Low
prices. Big profits. Freight. paid Credit
given. Drop all trashy unofficial war books.
Outfit free Address, F. T. Barber, Sec'y.,
Star Insurance Bldg, Chicago.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-11-22

Parties having matter in hand
for publication would confer great
favorif they would hand it in Friday,
Saturday or at least not latter than
Monday noon when possible,
especially if the article is a long one.
While the TINES has always been
very accommodating in the way of
publishing matter handed in at a
very late hour, and expect to con-
tinue to be in the future yet it is self
evident to any one that publication
day with any newspaper is a busy
one at best and to set up a large
amount of matter that could just as
we'll be handed in earlier often works
great Inconvenience in getting the
paper out in time for the evening
mail.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-11-22
jury List.

The following is list Of the petit
jurors drawn to serve at the regular
term of the Circuit Court for Pierce
County, Wis, which conveR g at ELS
worth December Is, 1898:
William Foley, Salem.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-11-22

VTTANTED-sEvERAL TRUSTWORTHY PER
w sonsin this state to manage our bust
ness in their own and nearby counties. 1t is
manly office ork conducted at home. Sal
airy straightea0 year and expenses-.defi-
mite, bonifide, more, no less salary.
Monthly SIS Refe IS. Enclose self-ad-
dressed stamped envel Herbert Il. Hess,
Prest, dept. M. Chicago.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-11-22
"WANTED.-Young men an

"WANTED.-Young men and
ladies Of good character, to learn
Telegraphy, Railroad book-keep-
ng and Typewriting. This is
acknowledged to be the most per-
feet institution Of it's kind and is
so endorsed by the leading rail-
way companies. We assist all
our graduates to a position.
Students can enter any time.
Write for catalogue.
The MORSE SCHOOL OF TELEGRA-
PLY, Oshkosh, Wis
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-11-22
HOme.Seekers' Excursions.

Cheap excursion tickets will be
on sale Oct 8, November 1 and Is,
Decem Der nd 90.
For terri y, rates, ETC., apply
at the ticket office.
F. 2. AINswoRTH, 4 ent.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-11-22
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The Merritt and Chapman wreck
ing Co. has gone to Cat Islands for
the purpose OF raising the Maria
Teresa again. Our government
evidently does not propose to leave
this fine trophy OF the Spanish
American war
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-11-22

A Minnesota boy with a pair of
skates thrown over his shoulder was
singing the old familiar hymn, Il
want to be an angel" as he wended
his way towards the river the other
day. Well he is one now. Poor judg-
ment and thin ice did it.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-11-22
At the Columbia

River in Washington the entire
Northern Pacific express train is
ferried across at one time on a
mammoth ferry boat. 1t is a
sight worth seeing. The California
passenger who takes our every
Wednesday-Californ tourist
car, has this sight thrown in
free.-CHAs. S. FEE, General
Passenger Agent, st. Paul, Mimi.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-11-22

If the emperor of China, like the
proverbial cat, has nine lives he still
has the pleasure of dying several
times yet before the final wind up.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-11-22

Bills allowed, all voting aye.
On motion voted to pay the person
taking care of street lamps twelve
dollars per month.
On motion voted that permit may
be granted to Geo. TIL. Smith to
connect his building on corner of
Fremont and Maple streets with the
present service, proper stop and
waste cock to be put in each new
house. Adjourned.
ALLEN p. WELD, City Clerk.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-11-22

Dawson City has had another fire:
why shouldn'tit warm up little as
the cold season approaches?
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-11-22

Fifteen thousand Republicans
scratched Scofeld's name from the
ballot Nov 8.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-11-22
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Council Proceedings.
Council Chamber, City OF River Falls,

Council Chamber, City OF River Falls,
Nov. 18, 1898.
Regular meeting ofCommon Council.
Council convened at 1880 P. M.
Mayor Chinook in thechair Present,
Mayor Chinook, Aldermen Kaler,
Pratt, Thomson and Williams. Min
utes of the meeting of Nov. 4, read
and approved.
Finance Committee reported follow
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-11-22

rs of Subscription per year by mail
20, payable in advance.
Evening star., 1898-06-18
FRATERNAL VISITATION.
Patrfarchal Odd Fellows Receive
Grand Officers and others.

Patrtarcha1 Odd Fellows Receive
Grand Officers and Others.
Magenenu Encampment. No. 4, of Pa
triarchal Odd Fellowship, at it's last meet
Ing, received a visit from Grand Patriarch
Henry C. Hazard. accompanied by Grand
High Priest ]. L. Irwin, Grand Representa-
tive Geo. w. UIine, Grand Scribe E. H.
Pearson, Grand Treasurer John H. Seiffert,
Grand Junior Warden Alonzo r. Vermillion,
Grand Senior Warden Jos. Burroughs, P.
G. P; Grand Marshal Frank D. Seiffert,
Grand Outside Sentinel Geo. A. Crawford.
The officers of the encampment were ex-
aminsd in the unwritten work by the grand
representative and were commended for
their proficiency. The grand high priest,
when presiding, examined them in ths writ
ten work and expressed pleasure at the
prompt and correct answers given.
During the visitation Rev. Richard EN-
mons, r. c: p, presented Grand Patriarch
Hazard with bouquet Of American beauty
roses as slight token Of regard from
Magenenu Encampment. Mr.. Hazard re-
sponded, expressing his appreciation of the
gift.
The officers whose terms ara about ex-
piring are: Henry A. Herrell, c. p; Henry
c. Hazard. H. p; ]. Thomas Cook, S. w;
mos. y. Stahl, treasurer; VIM P. Allan,
scribe; Harry c: Lybrand. ]. w.
Canton Washington, No. /, P. NJ under
command of Capt. John /. Brown also paid
a visit to the encampment and acted as an
escort to the officers of the Grand Encamp-
ment.
The only living charter member of the
encampment J. w. Colley, p. c. p. was
also present and gave advice and encour-
agement to his younger brethren.
Canton Washington is making arrange
ments TO visit Boston at the meeting of the
sovereign Grand Lodge in September next
Arrangements are in progress for having
the fare reduced to one fare for the trip
Evening star., 1898-06-18
MONUMENT TO GEN. GIBBoN.
Unveiled by Iron brigade and Ten
Iered the Generally EamiIx

Unveiled by Iron brigade and Ten
dered the Generals Family.
The monument erected by members Of the
Iron Brigade to the memory Of their COM
mander, Gen. John Gibbon, who lies buried
In the national cemetery at Arlington, was
unveiled at that place yesterday with be-
lifting ceremony. Quite crowd of specta-
tors was in attendance, and every survivor
of the famous brigade who could possibly
make the journey was there. The monu-
ment, which is of Wisconsin granite, stands
on the slope in front Of Arlington House.
1t is a simple. strong shaft, with an excel
lent likeness Of Gen. Gibbon in bas-relief
carved upon it.
Gen. Gibbon died about eighteen months
ago, and at the annual meeting of his bri-
gade 1t was decided to pay a last tribute to
him in the erection of the monument and
the presentation Of it to his family
Gen E. 8. Bragg, who succeeded Gen
Gibbon as president of the Iron Brigade As
sociatfon was orator of the occasion and
In an able address formally rendered the
monument to the family. Mrs Gibbon, a
daughter and several grandchildren were
present Gen. Bragg paid a high tribute to
the dead soldier, telling of his valiant SER
vice with the Iron Brigade. which was COM
posed of the I'd. 9th and 7th Wisconsin and
18th Indiana Regiments, and did most ex-
cellent work throughout the civil war;
Evening star., 1898-06-18
PATRIOTIC DEVICES.
Stars and Stripes on Paper and En-
velODcS.

Stars and Stripes ON Paper and En-
velOpcS.
The many devices and trinkets symbolic
of patriotism that have been sold by thous-
ands since the war with Spain was de-
clared, and even prior to that time, con-
tinue to find good sales. but the money that
has flowed into the pockets Of these trim
ket makers and the men who have hawked
them about the streets promises to be di-
rected into another channel by the revival
of custom Of the late war-that Of deco
rating stationery with flags, shields and
portraits
The flap Of the envelope is a favorite place
for decoration, and almost every stationer
in the city has a stock Of envelopes bearing
On the flap in colors the crossed flags OF the
United States and free Cuba. surmounted
by an eagle on shield. This design is
also duplicated upon the upper left-hand
corner Of note paper to match. Paper and
envelopes bearing the signal flags in colors
which are said to have f1oated from Ad-
miral Deweys' flagship at Manila, urging
the sailors to heroic measures when they
read blaZoned against the sky, "Remember
the Maine" have made their appearance
and share favor with other varieties bear
ing pictures of the treacherously destroyed
battle ship, Consul General Lee, Admiral
Dewey, and within the last few days has
appeared stationery decorated with an ex-
CellenC likeness OF Lieutenant fODSOn.
There have also appeared envelopes that
are nothing more or less than paper flags,
the American emblem being printed in col
ors entirely across their face. The white
stripes are available for addressing pur-
poses. The limit to the number of designs
and devices rests with the ingenuity of the
manufacturer.
Our cousins across the Canadian border
have also caught the fever and much Of
the correspondence reaching Washington
haG Tod
through the medium of postal cards bear
England and America united, the world be-
tween them, their ability to control the
globe being made apparent through repre-
sentations Of the power and resources Of
each. Postal cards in the United States
have also been decorated.
The bulk of this patriotic stationery will,
according to the idea OF the dealers, be sold
IN the smaller towns and to soldiers. as
most business houses in the larger cities
have their own letter heads, which have
been used since their business was founded
The society folks will continue to use their
hne linen paper bearing their coats of arms
and crests, and will satisfy their patriotic
ardor by using red, white or blue sealing
wax stamped with the United States coat
Of arms.
A number Of letters are being handled
daily in the Washington post office which
have been mailed by soldiers in the field.
without stamps, and forwarded to their
destination by the government, the amount
OF postage being collected from the party
to whom the letter Is delivered. This priyi-
lege is only granted in war times
Evening star., 1898-06-18
Meeting of the State League.

The Epworth League of Virginia will hold
its second annual gathering at Norfolk.
Va. June ., "a, % and 26. and delegates
will be in attendance from every part of
the state. Many prominent speakers will
be in attendance. among them Bishop Hen
dirk. Rev. III. NJ. Dubose, newly elected gen.
eral secretary and editor of the Epworth
Era; W. r. Palmore, editor of the ST Louis
Advocate; Rev E. H. Rawlings of Rich
mond, Va; Rev. DR.. Young of Baltimore
and Rev ]. t. Williams of Alexandria
Fred E. Woodward. district secretary for
Washington district (Which includes Wash
tngton city). will report thirty-fve chap
tiers OF Epworth Leagues, with $50 mem
bers, including six Junior Leagues a sub
stantial increase over last year.
Evening star., 1898-06-18
Epworth League Contest.

Epworth Chapter No. 1903 had a meeting
last evening in the church parlors, corner
7th and streets northeast, the occasion
being the close Of a friendly contest be-
tween equally divided sides Of the Epworth
League, to see which would raise the
largest amount Of money toward the semi
annual interest on the church debt, which
Is due in few days. One side was led by
Rev. ]. o. Knott. with A. v. Gale as lieu
tenant; the other by Samuel H. Bowman,
with Miss Grace Conner as his lieutenant.
The result was announced by Mr. ]. A.
Moffatt, who declared Mr.. Knott's side to
be the winning one, with a total of S115.
Mr.. Bowman reported for his company S1Oo,
with several members yet to hear from
The Junior League, under Miss Mary
Trumble, reported collection of $40, maxi
ing total of $240.
Brief remarks were made by Rev. Mr.
Knott and s. H. Bowman, and Fred e,
Woodward read an original poem, entitled
The Dear Old Songs of Home" which was
interspersed by the songs, rendered by the
audience, and led by Mrs. Moffatt
The room was beautifully decorated witt,
the league colors, gold and white, and the
league mottoss, and made cheerful by flow.
ering plants. palms. lamps, tables, rugs and
rocking chairs from nearby homes "A
committee of young ladies, Miss Alice Yin~.
ling. Irene Rodier and Annabel Hughea
had the matter in charge.
Evening star., 1898-06-18
"The busy Bees"

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
That land is surely happy where patriot
ism needs not to be enforced but is taken
with the toys of the children and carried
until death do us part"
A flock Of children in the northwest only
seven In the group, have responded 20
President McKinley's call for supplies"
with ardor.
Last Christmas, when the gladness of the
season had flooded the heart of little Lucte
Shfpman Of X street, she heard her school
teacher say that she feared there would be
some desolate homes. even at Christmas
tide, unless perhaps the children could
bless them That was enough for Lucie
She said to her mother: Il am going to do
something" She had kinsmen out in Fair
TAX, and straightway she sent Christmas
appeal. and day by day she rallied whom
ever she could. and hardly stopped to braid
her pretty hair for ths ardor of her quest
and SO 1t came to pass that Christmas
morning the child had gathered. not her
arms fuli, but one-horse wagon load of
provisions and comfort fer those helpless
ones whose sorrows and need she had car
rfed in her heart. She mounted the seat
of the cart beside the driver and guided the
way to the homes that she could make
glad. and when she was stiff with cold on
the happy rounds she got down and walked
After Christmas the fires of loving kind
ness that had SO illunined her heart did
not grow cold. Finding that she could
give and bless ore day. she though she
might other days. so she rallied half
dozen little girls among her friends form
ed Club, called 1t the Busy Bees and
they commenced sewing two hours a week.
making aprons, towels and many of the ar
ucles for simple domestic use and selling
them for the poor children of the Sunday
school. Naturally, when the call came for
the nations heart to devote itself, this child
and her chosen comrades were not wanting
Ihey commenced accommodating their arti-
cles for a fair" and two nights this week
have had their pretty handiwork on sale
on 10th street. Mr.. Strauss, the florist
kindly sent them some ferns and roses and
palm 10 wave it's beautiful branches
above their devoted little heads. The first
night they took in Sc; the returns of the
second are not yet in, but again we say,
happy is the nation whose children fly to
arms" In such fashion as this, and of ali
the mighty burden of the war Loan so
eagerly taken by the people not a dollar is
SO pregnant with deep and tender signifi-
canoe as these.
God bless America and her little ones
EMILY NJ. c. KILVERT.
June IL, 1893.
Evening star., 1898-06-18
GRATITUDE EXPRESSED.
Unpaid Employees of Belt Railway
Chairman Bnbcock.

Chairman BnbcOck.
Approaching the interest taken by Rep
resentative ]. w. Babcock, chairman. and
the other members of the House committee
on the District Of Columbia, in protecting
their rights in the enactment Of recent leg
islation, the unpaid employees Of the Belt
Railway Company have forwarded to Mr..
Babcock the following testimonial:
1--WE, the undersigned employees of the
Belt Railway Company, hereby tender to
Hon. j. w. Babcock and the other men,
bers of the committee on the District of
Columbia Of the House of REPRESENTATIVES
our hearty thanks for their full recogni-
ton and protection Of the rights of the un-
paid employees Of the Belt Railway Com
pany, in seeing to it that the legislation
enacted at the instance of the bondholders
of the Belt Railway Company should be so
framed as to require said company, before
obtaining the benefit of said legislation, to
fully pay and satisfy the claims of it's en-
ployes."
The paper was signed, in the order given.
by w. 8. Ballenger, foreman; Jas. M. But.
Ter, night foreman; +. A. Russell. con-
ductor; J. F. Richter, conductor; A, s..
Clark, conductor; J. B. Quick. driver; Leon
ard Griebel. conductor; j. c. Sheets, con-
ductor; J. w. Mountain. driver; A. A. Bui-
lock- driver; H. Connell, driver; B. B..
Smith, conductor; w. H. Thomas, driver:
e. H. Kyler, conductor; ]. H. Hunter, con-
ductor; G. w. Murphy. driver; VIM Swan,
conductor; ]. L. Nail driver; w. Batenian,
laborer; M. w. Poole. conductor; william
Ruffner, conductor; NJ. E. Boarman, con-
ductor; w. Wilson, driver; L. G. Connor,
conductor; c. w. Poole. night watch1nan:
g. Dechard, driver; G. H. McQuinn, driver:
J.. H. Gates. driver; s. o. Mullen, driver;
w. M: Bail. driver. Jno. Schaffer, driver; c..
McWilliams, driver; ]. r. Naily, driver:
H. w. Lynn, conductor: NJ D. Garrison.
driver; J. A. Todd. clerk; s. R. Lewis. con.
ductor; H. S. Jones, conductor; e. H. Fitz-
hugh, conductor; @. NJ. Williams, driver:
G. Killmon, drfyer.i
Evening star., 1898-06-18
To BE Read by Authors.
CENTRAL's CLASS DAY.
High School Graduates Pleasantly
Entertained Their Friends.

Glass day exercises of the graduating
class of the Central High School were held
last night. The hall, which was decorated
with the class colors. was crowded with
students and friends and relatives es the
graduates. who greatly enjoyed the fea-
lures on the program. Under President
III. F. Pipes the graduating class. number
ing 93 young ladies and gentlemen, occu-
pied seats on the platform. After addresses
by Prof. Hughes, principal of the Central,
and Mr.. Edwin Il. Hay. the class prophecy
was delivered. The prophets were Mr.
Howard Martin, representing division A A.;
Miss Madeline Morris, 4; Miss Claire NJ
Schayer, c 4. and Mr.. T. Bronte Evermann,
4. The prophecies were most amusing,
and the telling pleasant personal hits at
the members of the class were greeted with
much laughter. The valediclory address
was delivered by Mr.. William Gurey Stu
art. A reception by the graduates followed
and collation. was served.
Evening star., 1898-06-18
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall at IL am. and 2:3O pm
Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach
ard Somerset Beach at $50 am.
Steamer Samuel ]. Pentz for River view
at IL am, 2:45, 3:45 and 6:15 pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and river landings at am.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at $50 p.m.-
Trains leave 131A street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am TO
pm.
- Trains leave 131s street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at $50, lO, II
am, 1905. 2:O5, g. and AIS pm.
Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Airing
ton and Fort Myer every half hour and
Falls Church hourly from $50 a m. to 1o:4U
PM
Evening star., 1898-06-18

By a typographical error The Star yes-
terday misstated the amount to be ex-
pended on the work of completing the
aqueduct tunnel and reservoir as agreed
to by the conferees on the District appro-
priation bill. The Senate fixed the amount
at $293. .sS2.7 20 from the District surplus
revenues and d similar sum from the money
in the treasury already appropriated for
this work butt never expended The star
yesterday placed the amount as agreed by
should have been s297. .21O.50 from each the
District and the government thus granting
a total fund Of $50. .421 for the work.
Evening star., 1898-06-18
EXCURSION OF THE ELKs.
A Big Crowd Enjoys q Pleasant Day
Down the River.

The sixteenth annual excursion of the
Washington Lodge OF Elks was given to
River View yesterday and was a highly en-
5oyable event to all who participated. Many
Of the Elks took their families along, while
the bachelors were well equipped with
sweethearts. and. altogether. the throng,
which numbered over 1000. was a most
congenial one. The day at River View was
spent in merry indulgence in the numerous
games and pastimes which are SO abund-
ant at the popular resort. Patriotic songs
were sung at intervals by the Elks' quar-
tet. and in the afternoon over 200 Of the
members drank toast to Lieutenant Col
onel M; Emmet Uren and Captain O'Brien.
both officers of the local lodge, and also
officers Of the District Volunteers. The
steamer Pentz carried the crowd down and
back, and on the up trip, just before the
wharf was reached, the Elks gathered and
drank their time-honored toast to their alb
sent brothGtk
Evening star., 1898-06-18
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Meeting of Missionary Societies.

A union meeting of the Women's Home
and Foreign Missionary Societies of the
Washington City Presbytery will be held in
the Warner Memorial Church, Kensington,
Tuesday morning. June 21, at 1870 o'clock
Taking the cars that l,aye 7th street and
Florida avenue at 9:15 am. connection will
be made at Chevy Chase lake at 10 o'clock
cars leave Chevy Chase lake for Kensing-
ton every half hour.
The morning session will be presided over
by Mrs. j. N Culbertson. president of the
foreign society. Luncheon will be served
by the ladies of. Kensington. Mrs. Teunis
s. Hamlin. president of the home society,
Will preside at the afternoon session. The
missionary meetings of the general assem-
bly,, held last month at Ninona, Ind, will
be reported by Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe.
Evening star., 1898-06-18

Samuel Ross has brought suit In equity
against the Commission ers of the District,
Peter Mccartney and eleven others. The
bill states that he claims $3.418.24 of money
due Mccartney from the District for the
erection of a school house, as he furnished
materials for the work. His demand has
been refused by he Commissioners on the
ground that the eleven other defendants
mentioned also claim the money for ma
terials furnished by them to Mccartney He
wants the court to determine the questions
involved.
Evening star., 1898-06-18
THE STAR ny MAIL.

Persons leaving the CITY for anv
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address in the United
States or Canada, by ordering IL at
this Office. in person or by letter.
Terms: 13 cents per week; 25 cents
for two weeks. or 80 cents per
month. Invariably in advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should
give the last address as well as the
new ona.
Evening star., 1898-06-18
Wins n SchOIarshfD,

The medical scholarship awarded to the
highest competitor of the graduates of the
High Schools of this city by Georgetown
University will be presented to Mr. Am
brose Clark Moore of the Central Higl,
School the evening of the graduation ex-
ercises, June y, 1855.
Evening star., 1898-06-18
Hnx RtslGa

This delightful excursion resort on the
Chesapeake Bay opens for the season on
Saturday, 18th. Trains leave B. and o. de-
pot $50 am. and 4: 80 pm, week days; 9:35
an, ! 80 and 3:15 pm, Sundays Round
trip 80 cents for adults and rs cents for
children-Adyt