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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-26
Germany Ready to POunce Upon
France.

The message of the emperor William
to the reichstag, calling for legislation in
the interest of the working classes, ex-
cites as much uneasiness here in official
circles as at Berlin, for the reason that
it is believed to have been inspired
by the distrust of the existing govern
ment of France, and to cover military
programme, which will pretty certainly
be carried out upon the first symptoms
of serious political disturbances in
France. Under orders from Berlin a
fortnight ago, six divisions of German
imperial cavalry and four army corps
have been got in readiness to cross the
French. frontier in three days. Some of
the socialist leaders of Germany appear
inc ia I'd to cut out work near home for
this force, by provoking disturbances
among the German working classes; but
as any such attempt would be disastrous
to the people, it is not likely that it will
be made. The real danger to Europe at
this moment is at Paris, where men in
authority seem to be entirely incapable
of understanding the danger to which
they are exposing. if not only the peace
of the continent, but the very existence
of their own country.
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was accordingly decided that the rates
throughout the country be raised in or
der to make the business a paying one
in every town in the jurisdiction. Thir-
ty-two local committees reported as TO
the conditions of their respective towns,
their fire rates, degree of property p ros-
poets, etc. The remainder of the even
ing was devoted to organizing local
boards and to routine matters. A. X
Murray and G. V. Mum were elected
new members, making the number now
30 Managers Hall and MeCord were also
elected honorary members. The cleo
ton of officers took place, With the fol-
lowing result c. W. kibbef, st. Paul,
president; Judge e. b. Ames. vice pres
ident FROM Minnesota; Col. j. f. Bulls,
Dubuque, vice president from Iowa; III.
G. Hill, secretary 1t was decided that
the next annual meeting be held in st.
Paul, on the third Tuesday in APRIL
1891
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-26
Opinion of the Attorney Gen raj

The village of Springfield organized in
1875 under the old law of 1879. Village
authorities inquire if they are affected by
the law passed by the last legislature.
Held, that they are, as Sec. of the new
law says that all villages Incorporated
under the general statutes are TO be gov
erned by the new law of 1888, though
no provision is made therein for reor-
ganization or reincorporation. Sec. IS
Of the old law, by making each village a
seperate election district, is not repealed
on account of failure of new law to make
provision therefor. But this failure does
not imply separate tax district There
fore the township assessor is the village
assessor as well, and the township assess
or has all authority under the old law.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-26
Published April 2. 1899 ]
nu IgrEy as

An ACT to authorize the governor aud commits
sioners OF public lands 10 adjust and settle dir-
.efenees between the state and any land grant
railway companies IN the state in relation To
lands claimed as swamp lands within the limits
OF such railway grants.
Tile people OF the state Of Wisconsin. represented
iu senate and assembly, do enact as follows;
Section l. The commissioners Of public lands
aud the governor are herfby empowered 10 adj
lust and settle ia such manner shall seem TO
them Just aud equitable ia the premises, any diff
feFences existing which may arise between the
state aud amy land grant railway company within
this state ia relation to lands claimed by the state
as swamp lands within the limits Of said grants
and which have been therefore, certified 10 the
state by the general government as lands ennIing
10 the state a. railway lands under said grants;
and In making such adjustment or settlement any
such company may with the approval Of such
commissioners and governor. to be evidenced by
their certificate signed officially and deposited IN
the Office Of the secretary Of state, offset against
the claim Of the state for any Of said lands 50 s
titled for railroad purposes aforesaid any lands
heretofore patented 10 the state as swamp lands
within the land grant limits of said company lbut
the selection Of which by the state swamp
lands was subsequently rejected by the United
Statesl and which but for such erroneous Istent-
ing would enIre To such railway company under
said grant, and upon such adjustment Or settle
lnent being made such railway company or com
tlauies and the state shall exchange such releases
and conveyances 40 due form shall be neces
sary OF proper TO carry out such adjustment and
settlement as agreed upon; provided, that al
lands psfersred to the state swamp lands by the
government shall be regarded as swamp lands ia
making such settlement aud adjustment.
Section z This act shall take effect and Dc 10
force from and after its passage and publication
Approved March 81, ISL
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-26
published April 9, 1881 ]
CHAPTER coz


AN ACT TO encourage the manufacture Of zinc In
this state from native ores
The people Of the state Of Wisconsin represented
in senate and assembly do enact as follows:
Section l. The property Of any corporation or
association formed under the laws Of this state,
used exclusively for the purpose of manufacturing
oxide of zinc or metallic zinc from native ores OF
the state, shall be exempt from taxation for q
period of three years.
Seetion2 This act shah take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and publication.
Approved March - 1883
Published March Is. 1883
CHAPTER 20
AN ACT relating 10 corporations and ameda
tory of section l771 Of the revised statutes, as
amended by chapter 1873, Of the laws of 1881.
The people Of the state of Wisconsin repr sented
ia senate and assembly, do enact as follows.
Section L. Section fs75 of the revised statutes,
samended by chapter lSa Of the laws OF 1881, is
hereby further amended by adding thereto the
following. fo-wt: Provided also that any corpora
ton heretofore formed or organized, which
IN pursuance OF any general or special law OF
this state for the purpose Of mining Smeit ting,
1uarrylrg any mechanical or manufacturing
purpose upon and with the assent OF three fourtls
Uf its capital stock may and shall have power, ia
its corporate capacity 60 subscribe for, purchase,
take and hold stock IN any corporation foreign
domestic. formed for the purpose OF nlanufactur-
ing, creating or generating any kind Of power or
light to be used SIS a mechanical agency when
such power or light is TO be used wholly or IN
part II facilitating the operations CT such mining
smelling. quaTTying or other mechanical o. manu-
featuring company q the transaction 0f its bust
less
Section This act shall take effect aud be IN
force from and after its passage aud Publication
A1EFoYed March IS, 1883
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Scheller Not am Incendlary.

The great Scheller arson trial has
closed with the render ring of the YER
dict of not guilty. The verdict is one
that all who knew Scheller-and those
who did not know him, but had heard
the evidence against him-had conf
dentially expected. 1t is hardly neces-
sary to say that it gives general satisfac-
ton. The applause which greeted the
announcement of the verdict in the
court room was fair expression of the
public sentiment on the subject. The
crime of which George Scheller was ac-
cused was the firing of the Newhall
house, Milwaukee, on January 10,
when nearly 100 lives were lost. Mr..
Scheller indicted on February 26, and on
due time placed on trial, with the re-
suit above described.
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Disagreement on One of the AS
SassinatiOn Cases.

1.-THE trial of Timothy Kelly in Dub
lin, Saturday, the defense called four
friends of Kelly, all of whom swore
the prisoner was in their company at the
time Cavindish and Burke were .assas-
sinated. One of the witnesses called by
the defense to prove an alibi testified
that he went to Phoenix park with Kel-
ly on Sunday, May z, and both made
an examination Of the blood stains on
on the ground. The submission of evil
dence having been concluded, McInervy
made the closing argument in defense
of Ke ly, and at 5:25 p. IN. the jury re-
tired. The jury, after remaining out
some little time, returned and announ-
ced themselves unable to agree. Kelly
will be retired on Monday. One juror
aid he wanted more proof of Kelly's
essence in Phoenix park When the
disagreement Of the jury became known
the crowds around the court cheered
Kelly and the jurors.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-26
Uncle Rufus on England

Rufus Hatch, the eccentric broker, and
wife, arrived at New York Saturday from
Europe. Mr.. Hatch looks well and says
ne has heartily enjoyed his three months
trip TO England and France. ENG
land" says MIR. Hatch, sis bankrupt in
soil, politics and religion. Between
titles and rent, which are spent in Lon.
don and on the continent, the farmers
are unable get along and are giving up
their farms. Business and professional
men are waking up TO the fact that the
country Is overpopulated, and within
the next twelve months 800 wealthy EN-.
igrants will come to this country. bring
ing at least $50, Co., 600 with them. Next
year not less than 500, 100000 of foreign
capital will arrive here"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-26
Colonel Tom Reynolds of Madi-

Madison special: United States Dis
trict Attorney w. II. NJ. Lewis has been
directed by the attorney general of the
United States TO enter a nolIe prosequi
in the case of the United States against
Gel. Thomas Reynolds of Madison for
forging pension certificates, provided
Reynolds RENTS to the government the
amount of the peculations, over $500,
together with interest on the same at the
rate of 6 per cent. per annum, and costs
of prosecution. AS the peculations date
back number of years the interest will
be large, and an attorney estimates the
whole bill Reynolds will have to pay will
be between S. 900 and 5000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-26
Last Weeks Failures.

Bradstreet's Journal furnishes the fol-
lowing: There were 1863 failures in the
United States reported to Bradstreet's
during the past week, Z more than the
proceeding week, "a more than the cor
responding week Of 1885 and 70 more
than the same week in 1881. Among the
suspensions reported were Hunter,
Keller & Co., iron pipe, and Newell &
Wight oil cloths, New York. James
Marshall s. Co.. iron founders, Pittsburg
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-26
A NIurderous Iowa Editor.

Lemars, Iowa special: John C. Kelly,
editor of the Sioux City Tribune, m de
an assault Monday afternoon upon viii
II. Herman, editor Of the Democrat at
that place, and attempted to shoot him.
He was prevented by outside interior
ence. Kelly resisted arrest. and tried
to kill an officer. He was arraigned be-
fore Squire Hilbert, charged with at.
tempting tn murder. The defendant
appeared and asked for continuance.
The state IS represented by Matt B.
Kelley and C, E. George.
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Arrest of Premier Macdonald,

Toronto Special: Considerable ex-
element was caused here by the arrest
of Sir John \. Macdonald, premier OF
Dominion, on charge of perjury. He
arrived in this city from Ottawa, in COM
pany with Lady Macdonald, to attend
the wedding of his son Hugh, Winni-
peg harrister to local belle. The war
rant was served by policeman as Sir
John was leaving the church. The po-
lice officer was ignorant of the identity
OF his man, and insisted upon holding
him until some of Sir Johns friends
came to his rescue. The warrant was
Issued on complaint of Gen. Butt Hemp
sen, formerly editor of the Irish Cana
dian, land league paper. He claims
that Sir John promised him govern
ment appointment here and not get
ting it he entered suit, and in an atiida-
Wit filed in reply it is alleged the PERU,
ny took place
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-26
Published April IL, 1881
pTER 95S


AN ACT to appropriate certain sum of money
therein named for extra work and material on
capital extension.
The people of the State of Wisconsin, represented
10 senate and assembly, do enact as follows
Section /. There is hereby appropriated out OF
any moneys In the state treasury not otherwise
appropriated the sum of six thousand dollars
$4,000 which sum, or so much thereof as may be
necessary for the purposes hereinafter mentioned,
shall be expended by the board of commissioners
mentioned in chapter 252 of the laws OF lSS2, in
the construction of four turfets aud chimneys as
shown IN the plan of transverse wings 10 the state
capitol and in changing the historical rooms and
supreme court rooms into committee rooms.
There is also hereby appropriated out of any
moneys in the state treasury. not otherwise APP
proprfated the sum of six thousand dollars $4,000
or so much thereof as may be needed for the pur-
pose of the complete construction of safe and
commodious passenger elevator in or at the north
transverse wing to the state capitol according to
the requirements and under the direction Of and
to the satisfaction of the board of commissioners
above Inentioned provided that no part of the
sum hereby appropriated shall be paid until the
work aud material herein mentioned is per-
formed, furnished and completed TO the satisfac-
ton of the board of commissioners aforesaid.
Section 2 This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and publication
AuDrnypd Aprii 4. 1883
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Higher Rates of insurance.

The concluding session of the annua
meeting of the Wisconsin, Minnesota
and Dakota Underwriters Fire Insur-
anee union was held Wednesday at the
Nicollet house, Minneapolis. The union
has found that during the last year the
expenses and losses have been SO great
as not to leave any margin Of profit II
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-26
Published April 4, 1889
CHAPTER 1la

AN ACT to amend section 1896 of chapter e G..
the revised statutes, entitled OF highways and
bridges
The people Of the state of Wisconsin. represented
in senate and assembly, do enact as follows.
Section l. Section 1896 OF chapter 81 ~ the re-
yisetI statutes Is hereby amended by striking out
the words ovefseer Of such frs named district,
where they occur in the fourteenth line IN said
section and insert ia lieu thereof theworts, SUI
peryiSoTs Of the IN which said road districts
are located that said section when 50 amended
shall read as follows. Section l236 II shall be
lawful for any oyerseer Of highways. or any per
son acting under his direction, to enter upon any
lands adjoining to or near the highway IN his dis
trict and construct such drains or bitches as may
be necessary for the improvement or preservation
Of such highways: and any such overseer or per-
son as aforesaid may enter upon any unlmproved
lands adjoining to or near the highway III his dis
triet and gather dig any stones gravel or sand
aud cut any wood or trees. and take away the
same for the purpose or making or improving such
highway. but such oyerseer or other person snail
carefully avoid doing any unnecessary injury
upon the same aud ia case there shall be within
the limits Of the highway in any road district any
stone gravel OF sand suitable for the improy ement
Of any highway. the same may be taken to Inn
prove any highway IN an adjoining road district.
but tie consent In writing Of the supervisors Of
the town IN which the said road districts located
shall BE- first obtained therefor
Section = This act shall take effect aud be IN
force from and after its passage and publication
Approved March q. 1883
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Published April 9. 1883 ]
pI4A pPEp 0ta

AN ACT relating to title 10 real property by
descent, and anIendatory Of section ego Of the
revised statutes.
The people of the state Of Wisconsin, represented
in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section l. Section 1870 Is hereby amended by
inserting after the word inheritance" where i
occurs ia the fourth line of subdivision Of said
section the words Or by testalnentary giftn so
that said subdivision, when so amended, shall
read as follows: 5. If any person shall die. leav
ing several children or leaving child and the
issue of one or more other child a and any such
surviving child shall die under 4 and not hay
ing been married, all the estate lat came TO the
deceased child by inheritance. or by testameniaTy
gift from such deceased parent, shall descend III
equal shares TO the other children of the same
parent and to the issue Of any such other chill
dreu who shall have died, by right Of Representa-
ton.
Section 2 This act shall take effect and be In
force from and after its passage and publication
Approved March 81. 1888
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IFubllshed April z, lse8-J
CHAPTER 33s.
AN ACT rehiing to villages
Published april 9, 1881 ]

An ACT 10 amend section 6s9 OF the revised
statutes entitled ofcounty government
Tie people Of the state q Wisconsin. represented
IN senate and assembly, doenact as follows:
Section !. Section CTS Of the revised statutes Is
hereby amended by adding thereto the following.
time of making any sue.f satemeBt annex there
To and file with the said csedz sworn statement,
giving the titles Of all CIiaal actions tried before
ant, or any defendant shat have been convicted:
and shall also state therein that he filed ceTsin
cate OF conviction in each alch case, as and with
justice OF the peace shall Se allowed. in whole or
ia part unless accompanied by such sworn state
nlent nor unless all sHcS certificates Of conviction
have been filed
Section 2 This act slid take effect and be in
force from and after its pssssge and publication
Approved March 30 fd3
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The Great PitfsbTrg Failure

The failure of James Marshall & Co.,
iron pipe manufacturers, is the all inn
portant topic in commercial and finan-
cial circles Of Pittsburg. The liabilities
are considerably eavier than reported
and will not be less than 81 100000. O
this amount $4,000 is tn the Marshall
estate The assets will covers all bat $500
600. The heaviest losers are Mark Wat
son of Pittsburg, brother-in-lawo of James
Marshall, $4,000; Hagsett, Hanna &
Co, furnace men, Uniontown, Pa, $685.
600; Marshall Bros, Philadelphia, So,
600, leaving TO be divided among the
Fairchance Furnace company, Fayette
Brown, receiver of Brown, Bonnell 4
Co., Youngstown, Ohio, Dunbar, Pa,
Eurnaee company and Rock Hill Fur
mace company, Almost every bank in
this city held papers, but were all well
secured and will not lose a dollar. The
failure was the result of pure specula
ton, and the condition of the iron trade
was in no way responsible.
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Published April II, 1891
CHAPTER ogS.

AN ACT to amend section 49, of chapter 2gs Of
the laws of 1881 entitled ian act relating 10 the
Charitable, Reformatory and Penal Institutions
of Wisconsin. and to provide for the more ELI
cient supervision and management thereof and
TO repeal certain provisions of law relating
thereto"
The people of the state Of Wisconsin, represented
in senate and assembly, do enact as follows.
Section l. Section ~. chapter 23s, of the laws
of 1881 is hereby amended so as TO read as follows
Section 10. The state board OF charities ana ~
form shall visit from time TO time add inspect u .
interior management of said institutions and siis !
have access TO ell parts of either of said instu
lions, and TO all inmates thereof. They may visa
inquire into and examine as TO the condition an Z
management thereof and shall make such sl,=
gestions in writing as they may deem best to IT,
state board of supervision having the ahoy'
named institutions IN charge, and shall include :.
their annual report 70 the governor, any l9forma
zion and sgge stons reports relating to said INST
.ntions as they may deem proper. The governor
shall also after each election OF members OF thr
legislature and before the first of December fo
owing appoint visiting committee OF three, one
from the members OF the senate elect. and two
from the members Of the assembly elect wiI'
shall visit each of the Institutions above named be
fore the assembling of the legislature SAID com
uiittses shall have the same powers as the state
hoard OF charities ia regard 20 said institutions
aud their actual expenses shall be paid by appro-
priations sufficient TO meet the same
Section 9 This act shall take effect aud be in
force from and after its passage and publication
Approved April z. 1888
Published April 70, 1883
CHAPTER 400
AN ACT relative 10 the exemption from taxation
of the property OF Turner societies IN wiscon
sin
The people OF the state Of Wisconsin, represented
in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section l. All of the real and personal property
OF the Turner societies which or may be i'll
corporated under the laws of this state which Is
used exclusively for educational purposes, is here
by exempted from taxation.
Section 2 Tbs act 10 take effect on and after
its passage aud publication
Approved April ,, 1883.
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Published April II, 1888.
CHAPTER $3.50.

AN ACT relating to the killing of deer IN the state
of Wisconsin.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented
in senate and assembly, do enact as follows;
Section l. IL shall be unlawful for any person
or persons TO hunt take or kill any buck, doe or
fawn within the state Of Wisconsin between the
18th day of December and the succeeding list day
of November or at any time to hunt, take or Kill
any buck doe or fawn within the state of Wiscor
sin after nightfal by the aid OF any police lantern
tOFchlight any other artificial light.
Section 2 II shall be unlawful for any person
or persons to take send or ship, or cause 10 be
taken sent or shipped ont Of this state, anyfbuck.
doe or fawn killed within the state OF Wisconsin
Section Amy person or persons violating any
of the provisions OF this act shall upon conviction
thereof be fined twenty-five dollars tS25j for each
s1ich offense, one half of which, when recovered,
shall 90 to the complainant or informer
Section 4. "A acts or parts of acts not CONSIST
ent with this act are hereby repealed
Section 5. This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and puiaiieaii"n
Approved Aurii z. 1858.