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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-09-27
FISTIC PHILOSOPHY.
Talk With a Man Who Can Whip any Othe
Man In America

"Do think Paddy Ryan a game man?"
said Mr.. John L. Sullivan, as he stood
among fifty of the fancy, Including Billy
Madden, Pete Mccoy and Paison Davies,
in Mike MeDonalds store this afternoon.
@Of course / do. No man ever yet took
off his shirt TO fight in ring unless he was
game man, for he knows very well what
he is going to get"
Some of ths newspapers said that Ryan
looked terror stricken as soon as ne laid
eyes on you. Is that true?"
Not at all. Ryan did very we'll until
struck him once or twice, and after that he
was dazed-I may say about half crazy. :"
Is it true there was not body blow
struck daring the whole fight?"
Yes, that is a fact; there wasn't one.
DO you think Ryan's nose is brokenf"
81 do not; it was that blow in the nose
that split his lip, and knocked him down,
but don't think it broke his nose.
Some of the newspapers represent that
Ryan was whipped by being knocked out of
his senses until after time was called by
your last blow, and that blow was delivered
on the necA; is thai true2"
No; that is mistake. On the last round
| fought him down, and he fell in neap
from succession of blows on his head,
not from any particular one. His strength
was overcome and exhausted"
How did you feel when Ryan struck you
that blow on the left eye!"
she didn't strike me there with his fist;
that black eye came from his falling toward
me from weakness, and striking me with his
head; in fact, he struck me no blows on the
face. His blows ali fell on the back of my
head, which was much better for me-"
Did you part on good terms?"
"Oh, yes, we shook hands pleasantly at
parting"
Are you thinking of another match
YETI"
"No, not yet. don't mean to be a prize
fighter more than year or two more.
DO you think man is apt to get killed
in the ringP"
"No, do not I think whenever men
are killed in the prize ring it is in conse-
quence of their having something the mat
ter with them-like heart disease"
Have you scruples of conscience about
fghtng?"
Il have not. never fight man to kill
him; fight him only to lick him.
Doesn't it generate great feeling of
hatred2"
Not at all. Sometimes, when it is in
dispute which is the better man, bad feel
ing springs up, but there is no bad feeling
in fight, or after it.
Billy Madden is considerably proud of his
protege, and he said he would match Sulli-
van with gloves against any
living man without gloves. He says
spectators are trying to work up
another match, but he doesn't know a liv-
ing man in America, England or Australia,
who would be likely to fight Sullivan. He
says Ryan said when Sullivan first struck
him he thought a telegram pole Lad been
showed against him endwise. No one
would ever guess, from his appearance,
that he had beer" through mill within a
week. He is slightly yellow under the left
eye, and there is speck of bloodshot in
the eye, and there is small cash on the
first knuckle of the left hand, which came
in contact with one of Ryan s teeth, but
with those exceptions he appears to be in
the flower of health and snirits
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-09-27
RECORD or CASUALTrES.

A locomotive on The Troy IL Boston rail
road, sent out 20 flag passenger train, re-
turned on the down grade at a rapid rate,
and met a freight train. The engineer re-
versed his engine and jumped to avoid a
collision. The locomotive ran into the
freight train and then ran back to Melfose
in the passenger on the track. One lady
was seriously injured and four cars dersiled.
Oscar Vankister, the treasurer of Troy,
and son had very close call recently at
the Buckeye street crossing, Hudson.
While attempting to pass over with team,
they were struck by switch train snd both
more or less bruised. though the boy was
the most seriously hurt. One horse was in
| stantly killed and the vehicle hopelessly
| ruined.
Joseph Baker, leading ieweler, was
| found dead recently, mile above Moline,
| ILL., His wagon was upon him, ard his
struggling horse still attached His leg and
arm were broken. He started home from
| the Hillsdale fair. In the darkness the
horse and driver were pitched headlong
over a wsshOut made by the rivers encroach-
ment on the highway.
| The new dwelling house OF Adolph LeoI.-
arb, in Sheridan, was entirely destroyed by
| fire while the older members of the family
were in the harvest field Everything in
The house Tas also burned, including the
town treasurer's looks and about $143 in
cash belonging to Sheridan township, of
which Mr.. Leonard was treasurer.
At Shreveport La, on the 22d inst, the
boiler of an engine running saw at a
bridge being constructed over the Red River
for the VIcksbure, Shreveport g. Pacific
railroad, exploded with terrible force kill
ing five and wounding five men at work
boy named Willie Watson escaped unhurt.
AT Cincinnati. Ohio, on the 10th inst,
the works of the Enterprise Carriage COM
pany were burned. The company makes
cheap carriages and employed 200 men.
Loss, $50, 000. The building was partially
insured. 1he carriage company was fully
insured,
While at work on 4 new barn building
on August Belmont's farm at Babylon,
l., five men on the scafiold we're precipitat-
ed 10 the ground by the breaking of the
support. John Metz was instantly killed.
August Nichols IA lily and the other three
seriously injured.
The extensive sash factory and planning
mill of Campbell Il Breckenridge, occupy
ing about quarter OF block of ground,
burned on the 18th inst, Loss 800, 600
insurance $4,000.
A short time ago George Miller, living
near Tower City, Oak, lost his house, barn,
farm machinery and grain to the amount of
81 000 by a prairie FIRE.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-09-27
PERSONAL MENTION.

Ex- Congressman f. G. Deering and w
L. Eaton OF Usage, Iowa, and Capt. J
G. Standing, o Chrnito, Iowa, representing
syndicate of Iowa capitalists. have com
pleted the purchase of twenty five acres o.
valuable coal lands, of General Land
Agent Weymiss of the Northern Pacific
The lands are located on the east side of the
Missouri river, sixty miles orthwest o.
Bismarck, and contain 2 nine foot vein
outcropping en- the bank OF the river 15C
feet below the surface. This is the first coal
development east of the Missouri, and the
coal is in qGality much superior TO the
Ignite found west of the stream. The
field seems to be quite extensive aud it is
understood that the syndicate will probdb-
ly increase their purchase. The gentlemen
composing the party are all capitalists OF
large means AID of wide business experience,
and it is their intention to prepare their
plant and commence working the vein in
the near f. ture, having bought the land
for the purpose of developing its resources
and not for speculation.
How ellis, who settled down in his Boston
residence at once on his return from Eu-
rope, has begun another novel In denying
the authorship of The Bread Winners be
generously remarked: az wish I had writ
ten il"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-09-27
CRIMES AND CRIMINALS.

A Newman special to the Constitution
gives an interview with the boy, White,
who was stolen by .Ogleiree. now so noto-
rious for stealing boys. The Constitution
previously gave the de-a ais of 0gletree's alb
duction of Charles Tildon from Atlanta,
and of three other boys in HARRISON county
all. OF whom be subjected to beastly treat
ment before they escaped. The abduction
of Joe Allen White aroused the country
and numerous parties were in pursuit of the
rascal. A few DAYS since he was so closely
pursued that he tied the boy 10 fence cor
ner and moved out himself. When found
the boy was nearly dead from fight and
want of food. b lie ssid the mar aI-
preached him August IS. telling him he
owned saw mill in Tennessee and wanted
him to work. His story of rambling
through swamps, repeated chsstisements
and personal abuse baffled description.
TIE county will still be secured for Ogle-
tree who manages to keep ahead.
On the 10Th inst, as Mr.. Latin, the jail.
er at Mankato, MINI, went into the county
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-09-27

The question has been asked what the
military establishment of China consists
of. 1t consists Of the imperial guard,
Is, 600 strong; the infantry guard, 5000
strong; 1850 artillervmen; the Chilli
armory, differed by Englshmen, $4,000
strong and armed with breech-loading
rifles. Altogether China can put into the
field at moments notice about one
hundred and twenty Thousand men. Be-
hind this her reserve in case of conscrip-
ton is almost incalculable. She has
three fleets, the Canton, the Flu Kiane
and Shanghai, numbering twenty-nine
men-of-war of modern pattern. Thir-
teen of these vessels are built of steel
and are said to be superior in armament
and defensive equipment to any boat OF
its size afloat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-09-27

The experiments with Ericsson's nov
ell torpedo boat, The DESTROYER" in
New York harbor. seems to be going far
toward providing an effective coast de-
Tense. The plan Of attack for this engine
of destruction IS to run her within 300
feet Of hostile vessel, which is to be
shattered below the water line by a shot
from submarine gun. The recent ex-
periments have proved that the pitching
of the vessel in rough water does not
affect the course of the projectile; that
the concussiOn does not damage the
steam connections when the boat is
under full boiler pressure, and that there
is no danger of a premature explosion of
the torpedo when, on being fred, it
displaces the valve at the mouth of the
gun.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-09-27
Yer, nld and YerY BLACK.

The herald has the following special
from FIttsburg, Pa: Julia Powell, a ne
gro womau, aged 1l3 years, died here re-
Gently. she vas born about twenty miles
below Richmond, Va, in 1863, and was a
slave. Her master. at his death set her free
and left her some property, but she could
not hold it under the Law. She came here
in 1916. and has been here ever since. She
married man much younger than herself.
and leaves a son who is himself great
grandfather. Her age was we'll authentica-
ted. She told many stories of events
which took place IN Virginia during the
revolutionary war. and told them with so
many details that we're authenticated by
history, and have been accepted as true by
even skeptical newspaper men.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-09-27

According to the latest reports re-
ceived at the agricultural department
at Washington, it would seem that the
injury to the corn crop throughout the
north and west would be less than first
reports would indicate. The crop is ex-
pected to be 500, 100000 bushels, or
within 100000 bushels of last years
uiaId
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-09-27

The discovery Of two or three letters
written to the chief of the Philadelphia
police by the abductors of Charley Ross
has revived again for the moment the
interest in that celebrated piece of vii
lainv. Il is now known that the hired
agents Of society knew with certainty
five or six weeks after the abduction
who had Charley Ross, but police red
tape, jealousy ind greed were efficient
TO prevent the speedy and certain pun
ishment of the rascals. All this is inter.
esting at this time when the whole
country is puzzlng its brains over the
mystery of Rose Ambler's murder; for
it rings up the old question. Is it pos
sible for crime to conceal the traces ofits
work in any case if society will employ
the best means to discover them? This
is the ultimate inquiry in all mysterious
murder cases, and it is always answered
by men of intelligence in the same way.
Society does not employ its best talent
n detecting crime.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-09-27
FOREIGN NEWS GOSSIP.

A Hong Kong correspondents says the
French are in difficulties through want OF
troops. Many Chinese are deserving to the
black flags. Lari, their chief, IS very pow
erful. France may have negotiated with
him. f. reigners have been seen fighting
on the size of the black flags. Gen. Bouet
admits he was unable to hold his position
after the last fight. The French are still
buying steamers and horses.
Advices from Prof Nordensjoid's expedi-
ton TO Greenland have been received via
Thurso, Scotland. They state that the ex-
petition started for AutleiksivieK Sept 4,
and reached a distance of $50 kilometres
inland; height, 700 feet above the sea. This
is the first time human being ever pene-
trated so far in Greenland. The whole re-
gion is an ice desert. No open water is to
be seen.
1t is stated that O'Donnen has expressed
his disgust at the fact thst there have been
no steps taken in Ireland to procure funds
for his defenses. He is reported as saying
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-09-27
The sons or Hermann.

The national grand lodge, Sons of Her
mann. in session in st. Paul. MINI, COM
pleres its 1abors on the 21st and adjourned,
sfaer passing resolutions OF thsnks to the
press Of the city for their daily reports Of
proceedings, to their brethren of the city
and ciilzens generally for their kindly re-
eeption and hospitable entertainment. The
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-09-27
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Bismarck end Gambetta.

The Paris correspondent of the London
Times in July, 1878, dined with Prince
Bismarck He relates the following incl
dent: During the conversation. VI. Gam :
beta S name having been mentioned. the
prince exclaimed, ~Gambetta! That is a
man l should like to see before die.
Despite all that is sad to the contrary, be
is a very remarkable man. He towers over
the heads of his fellow eountrymen. | am
told he is bewitching; yet it is said men
who are bewitehing are never great states.
men," M. Theirs once told me. inter-
posed the correspondent, that your high
ness was bewitching; yet you pass for a
great statesman. AT any rate" replied
the prince. smiling. Il have not that repu-
tation IN Germany" After another half
hours talk, Prince Bismarck again said,
Yes, ] should certainly not wish to die
without seeing NJ. Gambetta.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-09-27

A bill has been introduced in the
italian parliament to secure to women
the right of suffrage. Underi IFS provisions
a woman voter must be p years of age,
pay an assessed tax, never less than
five francs, and must be able 70 read
and write She can vote either in per-
son, or send her vote, duly certified, in
a sealed envelope, by a third person.
This bill, which gives Italian women
the right to vote, also makes them eligi-
BILE to hold office It was introduced
by M, Depretia.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-09-27

The pepe expects to purchase for the
Vatican the largest topaz in the world, which
weighs seven pounds, and upon which IA
nous Japidaues of Naples have been work
ing since 1892 fifty years ago. 1t has carved
upon it representations Of Jesus at the last
supper.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-09-27

The New York chamber of commerce
has had under considerations commune
cation from Secretary FreIinghuysen re-
ferring to the hostile measures adopted
by several countries restricting or pro-
hibiting the importation of American
hog products, which shows the preiudiced
ana unfounded nature Of the charges
upon which the exclusion is based.
A commission Of experts will be named
who will make a searching examination
of the conditions of the hog raising and
packing industries Of the United States.
The results Of the investigations will be
laid before congress at lis next St ssiOn.
Tie commissioners viii embrace one
representative of the board of trade of
Chicago. two experts selected by the ag-
ricultural department and one gentle
man to be chosen by the President. 1t
was decided to recommend Prof. G.
Chandler, ex-president of the New York
board of health, as suitable person to
for none of the proposed commissioners
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-09-27

Richard WhalIen, st. Lou youth,
turned variety theater performance TITO
tragedy by killing himself after an ineffoc-
tusl attempt to shoot one OF the actresses.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-09-27
PTTH OF THE NEWS.
Events IN WASHINGTON.

Commissioner of Pensions Dudley is de-
termined 10 break up the rings, inside and
outside of the office, engaged in swindling
pension claimants, and has adopted very
rigid rule toward clerks in the pension of
tice who have in the remotest way been con.
nected with outside parties ia these prac-
tees.
A letter written by Inspector Flower of
st. Paul Mimi, to Supervising Inspector
General Fumont, concerning the overload
ing of an excursion boat, has resulted in an
order to sue the offender.
Architect Hill writes lengthy letter to
Secretary Foger and says that he viii open
an Office of his own as soon as his resigna-
ton is accepted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-09-27
LATE MARKET REPORT.

ST. PAUL.
WHEAT-Receipts are liberal, and country move
nents are active. The various wheat mar
tets have weakened, causing caution on
the part of operators here, that
the local market has been dull. The
declines in prices have been gradual amounting to
about SC all around. Tuesday the feeling a
little better, and prices showed a little more
strength The milling demand is fair, but modi-
fed by the course of prices in the market. Quail
ity in receipts shows improvement. Closing prices
Street wheat, 90995c: on change, No hard 81
No. hard, 93c; No. ,, S7,d90c; No. 3, 7SgsOc-
all bids.
CoRN-This market is again developing strength
after after an easy decline early in the week.
Stocks and receipts have been light, aud the de-
mand has been increasing little. Prices have been
regulated in part by Chicago doings, but now the
light supply seems to be the principal cause for
frmness closing as follows: No. 2, 4Sc bid, soc
asked; No. 3, 45c bid
OArs-After week of comparative quiet, the
market closes more active and at trmer prices
Stocks are run down and the demand is good.
Prices are stronger by l c since last weekly review
On Tuesday there were but few offerings aud less
pressure TO sell. Closing figures: No. mixed,
20 &c bid; September, 28c asked: October. 26C
Did, 2sc asked; November, 2St2c bid: year, 26c
bid PIC asked: No. 3 mixed, 25c; No. white.
27c bid; September 29l2c asked; No. white,
26c bid: rejected 23c bid. Tuesdays sales: l cat
No. 2 mixed, old, 30c f. o. b; l car No. mixed,
November, 2Slae; car condemned, 26'2c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-09-27

About 1000 emigrants arrived in st. Paul,
Minu., on the 18th to be distributed over
Minnesota and Dakota.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-09-27

1t is suggested as one Of the lessons OF
the latest New York fire that the French
insurance system should be adopted in this
country. Under that system no insurance
is paid on the house or building in which
fire originates, though all other losses aIe
paid.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-09-27

Bronson Howard, the Gramitist, who
is living on royalties from his plays, in
England, is the possessor of q double
tricycle. on which he and his wife, and
whatever supplies they feel like carry
ing, make twenty-five mile and thirty
~, IL. Tim. (, hc11t tho .nn111trM
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-09-27

SIS this train to stop at Neponset?"
a passenger asked conductor Of the
Old Colony road the other forenoon.
"No, sir" was the reply; "no stops be-
tween South Braintree and Boston"
:'Why, hows that?" said the surprised
inquirer; you used to stop there; you
did the last time l came up" The con-
ductor was puzzled "Guess you are
wrong" he said, ''but when was that
timer" "Well," replied his passenger, Il
can't say exactly" And after moments
thought, he continued: "It was when l
built my barn-some time during the
WARP
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-09-27

A darky on Pecano plantation not long
since was much tried by the obstinancy
of a mule. After much urging and kind
ness towards the brute he broke out
with look hear nowl mebby you think
,, ause lined the church last Sunday
that | can't use big words, bat I'll hab
YOU know I'm 0wine TO make a 'cep-
lion in your special case"
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-11-17
Notice For Publication

NorrcE is hereby given, warnin
all persons from cutting timber ur
trespassing on the promises now
held and claimed by me as corl
land, described as follows: The n.
f 1 of S. w. I and the S. f. I OF
N. w. I of Section 80, Township
6, South Of Range 10 East, Lincoln
County, n. NJ.
If. j. VI. DAVIDSON.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-11-17
eminent example of American
Enterprise, Energy and Pcrse

In the hands Of young men this
great. system has been so carefully
managed that 1t has earned Il repu-
tatlon second TO none for convent
ence, safety and the Injuries of
travel. 1t is fast becoming the
popular route for transcontinental
travel, in connection wifi. the
Southern Pacific railroad.
1t has opened up an almost un
limited field for pioneer enterprise
in the far West. No other rail
road can carry a man, who is seek.
ing his fortune, TO golden opportu
mites such as are open along a
thousand miles of this great sys
TEN. .
Special freight rates are given t~
miners and immigrants.
For all the information yea do
sire wrte to
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-11-17

der a barrel heard rl say Tibet
busts up the Buffalo BIN business.
/ No more wild western stcre lasso
ing for your uncle Ike Well. NO
one was to blame butpa. Hethiul
he can do everything. and whc
tries and gets tangled. he
il TO me. We went ont
street with our tomahav
pa went in to brush A
disbanded. and went fo
vat,on. and r.acp rcicn-
the Rostcu r;ri las .o,
with au idea that v, ar. ..
ems out west.
II should think vurrt.
learn. after awhile. ,ba,s
old to fool around H.# ,.. atI.
he was a boy. said .nc grocery
man. as ne 90, avay fr.tu Tie bu,
for fear he would na .c.Irrd.
That's what Itoll i.an when b..
wanted to try my b.c,el.. said .Io
boy as he broke out tar-tnl BE.
saw me riding the Uiovcle. and
said he corld I'LL, as rood ., / can.
if he could once gct .i. hat Fac.
couldn't spring u, ol lui.r go
! sprv as he used t.. ...l Il
me and my chum. to- L..
he got on. tot. l.a
get hurt. but he ssi5 ,a.,.
no boy tell him .....
riding, so we got til.
against Il shade tree, and
feet on the trcad!es anu
turn her loose. Wei. RI
shut my eyes 'cauae dldat ..u. ...
Sc pa get tied I'D in knot. ft.t he.
did. lie pushed with on,i... and.
the bicycle turned sideways..r.a ..
pushed with the other TO-. tnH. !.
began TO wiggle. and tic, b..
pushed with both feet. ..l ...'! II.
on the handles, and the ir,it.
struck an iron fc.cc a.I a. t.a.
went Oh top of the fence the hind.
wheel seemed to reaf up aud ..,k
him, and ia hung totAe f.nc
the bicycle hung to MIN. and ,...
both went down on tLe sid.va
the biz wheel On pas stoma,
one handle up his trowser's leg, q &
handle down his coat collar. am
the other rolling around back and
forth over his fingers. and he 80,
Tnm as a'0 ne
saw saw two peonle r.r ,.noIrJ
pa and the bicycle vas. and W.,
had to take it apart, and take pas
0 IL anu ron up MS pants TO get nm
shook himself t;t 70 seq nc + no u" ya ' "i
there. and looked at it as tbou~L,
he didn't know it was loaded, and
looked at me and tllen at my chum
ID I'd ar SoI, q! a,J son, Wv, w9S, "'4 I LOOK
n,"'i,,' u ~" q" 'n'uS'