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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02

Washington, Jan. 3O.-The president
has appointed Representative Seren E.
Payne, of New York, a member of the
joint high Canadian commission
to fill the vacancy in the American rep
resentation on that body caused by the
death of Mr.. Dingley. Mr.. Payne also
succeeded Mr.. Dingley as chairman of
the ways and means committee of the
house. He represents the Twenty
eighth New York district in congress,
and is now serving his seventh term.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02
FAMINE IN PALESTINE.
Crowds of Starving People Flockin @
Into Jerusalem with Stories
of Death and PrIyatiOn.

Jerusalem, Jan. 30 = There is a
famine throughout Palestine. Flour
has advanced 70 per cent. in price. The
crops have failed through drought and
unreasonable weather. Crowds Of
starving people, principally poor Jews,
are flocking to Jerusalem, and all char
table funds are taxed to the utmost to
feed them. From the country round
about narrowing reports come of death
and privation. Appeals have been made
to England and other countries for
helm
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02

The readers Of this paper will be pleased
TO learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure IN
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
system, thereby destroying the foundation
Of the disease, and giving .he patient
strength 10y building up the constitution and
assisting nature IN doing its work. The
propretors have so much faith IN its cura-
tive powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it tails to cure.
Send Tor list OF testimonials.
Address FL. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, zoe
Hall,s FamilN Pills are the host
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02

City of Mexico, Jan. 2s.-President
Diaz has appointed Manuel Aspiraz as
sistant secretary of foreign relations,
to be ambassador TO Washington. The
appointment is well merited. Senior
Aspiraz has been in constant touch with
tbelate Ambassador Romero and knows
all the details of Mexico's relations with
the United States. He is a very able
and courteous diplomat. He speaks
English and has charming family who
will adorn Washington society. He is
a native of Pucbla, is IS years of age
and was prominent in the liberal party
during Juarez' administration.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02
ueavYI.nss hY CYCLONES.

Victoria, B. c., Jan. 27.-The steamer
Aorangi, from Australasia, brings the
details of the horrible cyclones which
swept the South seas about the middle
of December, devastating villages,
wrecling shipping and causing many
deaths. In the Solomons the hurricane
did most damage, whole villages beng
destroyed. Hundreds of cocoa planta
tions were uprooted and yam patches
leveled. Over 500 natives are reported
TO have been killed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02
EAGAN FOUND GUILTY
Dismissal from the Army Is the
Verdict of the Court-Martial.
No Mercy Is mended-President
May Institute an Inquiry Into
the Mental Condition of
the Officer.

Washington, Jan. 2s.-Dismissal from
the military service of the United
States without any recommendation for
clemency is the verdict passed by the
court-martial upon Commissary Gem
eral Eagan for his recent virulent at
tack upon Maj. Gen. Miles. The verdict
was reached within As minutes after
the trial ended Friday. Gen. Eagan,
according to the verdict, is guilty, on
account of his vile language before the
war investigating commission. of con-
duct unbecoming an officer and gen
tleman and conduct prejudicial to good
order and military discipline.
Notwithstanding the nature of the
courts conclusions, the president can
exercise clemency if he so desires, and
Gen. Eagan's friends will urge that HIS
punishment be confined to relieving
him from the duties of commissary gem
eral of subsistence and to a detail to
garrison duty, instead of putting upon
him the disgrace of dismissal from the
military service.
Prompt Action to he Taken.
Formal announcement of the decision
will reach the president to-day, and on
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02

Washington, Jan. 27.-The president
talked with a number of callers from
congress Thursday about the peace
treaty. He expressed his satisfaction
that an agreement had been reached
for vote and expressed confidence in
the result. The president told his
callers there was need for prompt ac-
ton, and said that the present situa-
ton was one that should not be pro-
lOnpp1
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02

There is a remarkable condition Of
affairs in New Jersey. Without any di-
rect state tax there is a surplus of over
S1.0o0,00O in the state treasury, and this
is increasing so steadily that GOV. Noor-
hees finds it proper to call The attention
of the legislature to the matter The
receipts last year were S2,354622, al
most all of which came from the taxes
on corporations, the collateral Inherit
ance tax and the fees turned into the
state freaSurN
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02

Seattle, Wash, Jan. 30.-A special to
the Post-Intelligencer from Kayukok
river Alaska, says: John G. TAFT, of
Chicago, was drowned September 81,
1898, eight miles north of Peavey, by the
capsizing of his canoe. The body float
ed under the ice and was not recovered.
Mr.. TAFT was general manager of the
Alaska Union Mining company, of Chi
cago. He carried life insurance of
$500 900, and was large dealer in build
ing stone at Joliet and Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02

4 cablegram from Dublin says that
John Daily, the famous Irish political
prisoner, who was released from Port
land prison in 1896, after having been
sentenced to life in 1854 for completely
in Tie alleged plot to blow up the house
Of commons while in session by throw
ing dynamite bomb from the visitors
gallery, has been elected mayor of
Limerick under the new Irish local gov
eminent act. Daily was elected by an
,,naninnus y0+c
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London, Jan. 31.-The Paris CORE
spondent of the Daily Mail says: Lady
Randolph Churchill, formerly Miss
Jerome, of New York, is about to start
a magazine on new lines. 1t will be
sumptuously boundand sold at guinea
per copy. Her son, Herbert Churchill,
will assist her in constructing it and
the list of contributors will include En-
peror William and other royal per-
souages
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Derby Hat Trust,

Danbury, Conn, Jan. 30.-The manu-
facturers of the lower-priced derby
hats have effected combination, TO go
into effect February /. The firms rep
resent practically all the large manu-
facturers of this class of goods. The
combination was formed for the pur-
pose of regulating the output and all
the goods will be disposed of through
a New York firm, who will have the con-
troll, it is estimated, of 100000 worth
of hats annually. There will be no COM
bination of capital by the different
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meath Of Alamo G. Yates.

Syracuse, n. Y, Jan. 31.-Alonzo c.
Yates, of this city, who spent much OF
his time about New York, died at Nice,
France, Monday. of heart failure. Yates
inherited 100000 by the death of his
father in 1880, and lost no time in be-
ginning to enjoy life. He spent prae-
tically all the money in less than five
years, most of it going in dissipation
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT DEAD.
Augustus ii. Garland Stricken with
ApOplexy in Washington
Sketch of His Life.

Washington, Jan. 27.-Former Attor-
ney-General Augustus II. Garland was
stricken with apoplexy while address
ing the United States supreme court
at 1915 o'clock Thursday afternoon,
and died within ten minutes.
After the death of the former attor-
ney-general became known the SUI
preme court adjourned for the day.
The news of Gen. Garland's death pro-
duced profound sadness in the senate,
where he had served for many years
as one of a galaxy of distinguished
men
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Clark Win. I'm Montana.

Helena, Mont, Jan. 3o.-The repub-
lican members of the legislature
jumped their party lines Saturday and
as a result William A. Clark, the 30
times millionaire, was elected o sue
coed Lee Mantle as the United States
senator from Montana. The result
came as a surprise to all but select
few. 1t took but two ballots Saturday
to end the contest, which has lasted for
II DAVIS
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VIII Meet in Alta TIA.

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 30.-The local COM
mittee having in charge the arrange
ments for the ninth triennial interna-
tional Sunday school convention which
is to be held here in April next, met in
the Y. NJ. C. A. parlors Sunday and took
up the work of caring for the big gath
ering and other details. The conven-
ton will meet April 81, % and 30, and
about 1000 delegates from all parts OF
the United States, several South Ameri-
can countries. Canada, Mexico, Eng
land, and possibly India. will be here.
Several days before the convention the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02

Colorado Springs, Col, Jan. 3D.
Great excitement exists on the mining
stock exchange here over fabulously
rich strike in the Isabella mine ut Grip
pie Creek Assays from the strike run
from $4,000 to 100000 to the ton.
The stock jumped from 971a cents to
$3.50 per share Saturday, over 100000
shares changing hands. Six weeks ago
the stock sold at % cents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02

Another tradition has been swept
away In train accident it has been
supposed for years that "on seeing dan
ger the engineer whistIed down
brakes reversed the lever and jumped
off" But now comes an iconoclast who
says the engineer does not do this, and
has not for many years. What he does
do is to "shut OF steam, apply the air
brakes, open the sand box, and jump.
If he is afraid to jump he is either killed
or becomes a hero.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02
SIX Men scnIded.

New York, Jan 27.-While at work on
one of the boilers of the cruiser New
York, in dry dock at the navy yard here
Thursday, six men were scalded
through the unexpected turning on Of
steam in the boiler. One of the men,
Fireman John j. Shea. is perhaps fatal
IL in iured
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02
Secures His Creditors.

Kansas City, Mo, Jan. 28.-Grant G.
GilIett, the Kansas cattle trader who
recently failed with liabilities aggre-
eating over a million dollars, has turned
all his property over to his creditors,
and it is stated that the latter have
promised that no criminal action shall
be instituted against him if he shall re-
turn from Mexico.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02

st. Louis, Jan. 27.-A special to the
Republic from Eufala, l. T., says: An
drew Moore, a desperate of the Choc-
taw nation, killed three men al White
field Thursday. Moore is Choctaw
Indian. He harbored grudge against
The men, and walked deliberately up TO
them and shot them down. Moore es-
caped. but marshals are after him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02

Washington, Jan. 81. - President
Nick Young, of the National Baseball
league, has fixed upon April IS as the
cate for the beginning of the champion
ship season of 1899, The season viii
continue until the middle Of October
with IhA games
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02
Very Low Rates Via the Missouri,
knnsns - Inxna RniIAAnN-

Semi,n onthly excursions to the south
west. The greatest opportunity to visit
paralleled as to resources and products and
with an area exceeding all the Eastern and
Middle States. The statistical reports Of
products, as compiled by the commissioners
of Texas, indicate this section as having the
greatest possible advantages in its mild and
equable climate and in the variety and pro-
ductiveness of its soil. For further infor-
nation. descriptive pamphlets and dates Of
excursions, apply to T. b. Cookery, Dist. z.
A. DeS MoInas. Ia.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02

There died the other day at New York
an inventor named Bisel, who supplied
several ideas from which others have
acquired wealth. He invented the re
volviug bookrack from which lie got a
few thousands While others got for
tunes. lie invented concrete for pave
ments, for which he received $4,000,
while the company that took up made
So nnM nnM
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Offer a Hig Sum.

Chicago, Jan. 2s.-The Chicago pack
ers, Swift & Co. and Libby, Mcneil &
Libby, as a result of the criticisms
made against the fresh meat furnished
during the war, announce that they will
jointly pay $780, 900 to anybody proving
that chemicals were used to preserve
any beef packed by them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02
HOdy Found.

Buffalo, N. Y, Jan. 3O.-A pair Of hui
man legs that were sticking up through
the ice that covered the surface of the
water in one of the slips in the harbor
attracted the attention of some men on
the steamer Walter L. Frost, Sunday
morning. An ak was secured and the
body chopped out. 1t was found to be
that of William Dormer, deckhand on
the Frost. lie had evidently fallen
headforemost from the gangplank of
the boat and gone half way through the
ice and been held in that position until
dead
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02
Five DrOWnen.

South Norwslk, Conn, Jan. 2S.-Dis-
abed by an accident to her steering
gear during a trip up the sound Thurs
day night the steam canal boat j. c.
Austin, of New York, ran on the rocks
off Norwalk early Friday and sank.
Accompanying her was the consort
David b. Fisk, loaded with coal con-
signed to Westport. Five of the per-
sons aboard the two vessels lost their
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02

Sacramento, Cal, Jan. 31.-When the
assembly had been called TO order Mon
day, Speaker Wright rendered lis res
ignation as speaker of the house. The
vote for United States senator showed
the deadlock to be unbroken, the ballot
resulting the same as those taken dur
ing the last ten days.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02
snr.ne Court Reces.

Washington, Jan. 31.-The United
States supreme court adjourned Mon
day until Monday, February 20. The
recess is the usual one taken at This sea-
son of the year, in order to allow time
to the court to prepare opinions in the
cases already argued.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02
Lnhn,s Gnnh nIenIs.

Several ladies sat in one of the Colonial
club parlors a few evenings ago discussing
the virtues Of their husbands
MIR. Biugleton,' said one of them, re-
ferring TO her life partner, never drinks,
never swears, nor does he chew
Does he ever smoker some one asked.
Yes, he always likes a cigar just after
he has eaten a good meal But | suppose
that, on an average, he doesn't smoke more
than once a month.
Some Of her friends laughed, but she didn't
seem to understand why-Cleveland Leader.
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The Iron Output.

Cleveland, o., Jan. 31.-lt has been as
certained that already more than half
of next seasons output of the Lake
Superior iron mines has been contract
ed for. Ii is not at all improbable that
all of it will be disposed of before the
end Of the week. This is condition OF
affairs entirely unprecedented.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02

Paris, Jan. 31.-Ihe chamber of dep.
u,ies Monday by vote of BAG to 1S9
adopted the governments proposal 10
submit to the committee entrusted with
such matters the bill providing that
cases of trial revision shall be brought
before the united sections of the court
Of cessation. This affects the Dreyfu.
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MARKETS..
Minneapolis. Mimi

Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 81.
Wheat - No. northern. 7SG74c;
No. northern. 7lG re, May, 7134c.
Oats-No. white 2S5zc.
Corn-No. 5. 32c.
Cattle Steers, s.. 20aS. so; cows, IS. 20.
Hogs-S3 SO@5S0.
Sheep-Mutton. s.. 10@4.25.
Butter-Creamery, extras. ls@19c;
creamery, tirsts, 16@l7c; dairy, fancy,
15J0I6c.
Poultry Turkeys, s@loe; spring
chickens, 9@9}sc.
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All Doubt Removed.

New Orleans, Jan. 3d. A body
found near Fort ST. Philip has been
identified as that of Capt. Sturtevant.
the pilot of the launch Paul Jones.
From the position and clothes of the
body it is almost certain that he was
off duty and asleep at the time death
came, and that the boat was wrecked
by an explosion during the night.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02
DEADLOCK BROKEN.
Republicans of Wisconsin Unite on
Joseph v. QuarIes for United
States senator.

Madison, Wis. Jan. 31.-The sena-
torial deadlock was broken Monday
night, according to the arranged pro-
gramme of the Milwaukee conference,
and Joseph V. Quarles, of Milwaukee,
was nominated in the republican eau
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Paul Jonc. Wa. Blown Up.

Washington, Jan. 27.-Capt. J. B.
Moore, of the revenue cutter Winona,
which made a search of the gulf coast
for the yacht Paul Jones, has reported
to the treasury department that he
made a thorough search and believes
that the vessel was blown to pieces in
the vicinity of Breton island by an ex-
plosion of naphtha
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02

The voters Of Minnesota at the recent
election approved a good roads amend
ment to the constitution by 7o,043 TO
3s.0l7 This is the first popular vote
taken in any state on the good roads
question, and is an important test Of
public sentiment
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02
saeL. Goxernmeut Aid.

Washington. Jan. 27.-Representa-
tive Southland (O.) has introduced bill
for government participation in the
Ohio Centennial and Northwest Terri
tory exposition at Toledo in 1902 or 1909
and appropriating 100000, Of which
500. 900 is for a government building.
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mGreater America, :,

Full information about the new Pacific
possessions Of the United States A hand
some booklet just out, most complete publi-
cation yet issued. Beautifully illustrated,
Maps, Statistics of Exports and Imports,
Possibilities of Oriental Trade, Merchant
Marine of the World and interesting infor-
nation. All for . cent stamp. f. l. Whit
ney, Gen. Passenger Agent Great Northern
Railway, st. Paul MINI
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HrnI.e His Hin

Columbia, Wis, Jan. 3O.-Ex-Goy
James I. Lewis fell on a slippery walk
Saturday and broke his hip. lie is in
his eightieth year, and has been an in
valid from paralysis. The injury from
the fall is on the affected side. Mr.
Lewis has until now been able 10 wa TX
downtown daily. though enfeebled by
age and somewhat crippled by his
paralysis.
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Death of Cen. Greepe.

New York, Jan. 2s.-Gen. George S.
Greene died of old age at Morristown,
n. j., at one o'clock this morning. He
leaves three sons, Gen. Francis V.
Greene, G. S. Greene, Jr., and Maj.
Charles T. Greene. U. S. A.. retired.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02

There is man in Illinois who has
started 153 newspapers and is still in
pursuit of long-felt want 1t would
probably destroy his happiness to over
take #
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4 HARMLESS stimnInnt-

Warwick read that a French physician
has been conducting some very elaborate
investigations to discover the most health
full form OF amusement or diversion.
Wickwire-Ah, and what did he finally
conclude was the most conducive to longev-
ity?
"DuelinE Judge.
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Given a Fabulous Price.

London, Jan. 2s.-The Academy says
John Morley has been paid the sum Of
10000 (s5o,oo0) for writing biog-
raphy of the late William E. Gladstone,
under whom Mr.. Morley served twice as
chief secretary for Ireland.
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Shreveport, La, Jan. 31.-At $3.50
Monday evening the four so horse-pow-
er boiler of the Shreveport oil mills
exploded with terrific report. brick
building 100 feet square was torn TO
pieces and four men were killed.
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y.ry Cold I'm WI.con.fp

Milwaukee, Jan. 3O.-Specials TO the
Sentinel from points in the interior OF
Wisconsin report very low temperature
At Appleton the thermometer recorded
IS degrees below zero, the coolest in re-
cent wears. Black River Falls reports
a temperature of 40 degrees; Medford,
40. and Whitehall 80 degrees below zero.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-02-02

Holland, Mich, Jan. 28.-Old Chief
Simon Pokagon, of the Pottawattomie
Indians, died at his home in Lee town
ship, Allegan county, Friday. He was
nearly so years old and the last of the
line Of ROYALTY in his tribe.
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Passed Avyny,

Cleveland, o., Jan. 31.-Hon. r. r.
Herrick died Monday aged 70 years. He
was twice mayor of Cleveland, once di-
rector of public works. and since his
mature manhood one of the leading
man Of the citr
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Cen stanton Retired.

Washington, Jan 31.-Gen. Thaddeus
II. Stanton, postmaster general OF the
army, was retired at noon Monday IN
conformity with the age requirements
of the service.
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John Russell Young, librarian OF the
congressional library, who died in
Washington recently. bad notable
career. At the age Of 20 he won honors
as u war spondent writing up the
battle OF Bull Run and. al the age OF p.
Horace Greeley offered him the mauas-
ing edtorship Of the New York Tribune.
While abroad as government repre-
sentative during Grants term, Young
wrote a history of the rise and fall of
the Paris commune as seen by his own
yves and after accompanying Gen.
Grant around the world he wrote
Around the World with Gen. Grant"
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American furniture was exported last
year TO The extent Of $3,70o00O, and the
amount imported was almost nominal.
Our machinery has turned the scale in
this as in many other lines of manufac-
fuFa