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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-06-25
Horrible Confession of Young Girl.

Chicago Special: Mary KEENAN,, girl in
Jail here, who has heretofore asserted heriu-
nocence Of the crime with which she is chargs
ed, that OF administering poison to the fam
lily of Mrs. Michael Frerers, her sister, with
whom she has made her home for short
time at Rosehill has now confessed that she
is guilty, not only of the attempt made up
on their lives, but OF causing the death OF her
mother, father and another sister in Du-
buque, Iowa; her motherinJ July oflast year,
her sister Lena in August, and her father
Michael in March of this year, She assigns
no motives for hercrimes other than she was
compelled to commit them, and is evident
ly insane.
The girl, when seen by Il reporter, lay in
her cell in very excited and hysteric con
dition.
did | kin my father, my mother and
Lena" said she reiterating the questioner' $
words while her eyes were fixed on the
walls. Il couldn't help it! | couldn't help
it, Something came to me and made me do
it,
Soon she broke into passion OF tears.
Il always loved my mother, but she was
ailing and kept at my side and whispered
in my ears all day and in the night:
Let her sleep in peace. Let her lie in the
cool earth So bought the poison, and
gave her little at n time till she was gone.
| was very sad. | loved heH except when
it came to me. Then when Lena came here
1t pointed its finger at her all the time. So
gave her a little, too till it was all over
when was taken sick. didn't always re-
member, but had a medicine for my head
that brought my senses back. So when
springcame and thought father WASH t very
well | thought hed like to go to rest, with
mother. When | came to my sister | got
another box of poison. | put it on my feet.
1t stood on the pantry shelf. | couldn't
help putting it in the soup. | don't know
why | did it. There is nothing here to tell
me why did it. Sometimes there is.
WAS it to get the money that would
come at your fathers death?"
NO, no; hated that money. | spent it
as fast as | could. | cannot tell why. VIII
they put 1t rope on my neck now and hang
me? Send for priest that | may confess
my sins. | must have this load away, and
don't leave me alone, am afraid to stay
alone"
Then she flung herself on the cot, weeping
piteously, and the matron stole in bearing
a bottle OF choral and Il spoon. Presently
a minister came and passed into the girls
cell
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-06-25
DisoouragIng Irish Emigration.

The Dublin Freemans Journal publishes
long interview with Bishop OConner Of
Nebraska and Wyoming in which the pre-
late depreeates extensive Irish immigration
The bishop says:
For two-thirls Of the people who leave
Ireland as emigrants TO America, the change
means a misfortune and hardship of most
terrible kind, beside novel degration more
appalling. In the great cities OF the east
Irish newcomers Sink daily until they be-
come the scum OF the population, without
money and without friends. In this con.
dition they are compelled to do the hard
est and most mental labor and from this
position they can seldom rise II they 20
west their prospects are scarcely any bet
ter. In the west there is, of course, land in
abundance, but this land must now be pur-
chased, and the Irish emigrant has no
money"
In commenting on the surprising declsra-
tions made In the Interview, the journal
expresses the hope that the statements
may save many lrishmen from misery and
ruin beyond the Atlantic.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-06-25

The German army IS to be increased
Is per cent, to correspond with the
probable result of the general census
soon to be taken of the population OF
the empire. The peace footing of the
army. as it IS termed, is now about
100000 men, but in time of war the
army can be placed on a war footing,
having strength of nearly l, 5OO,O 900
men. There seems to be no reason
able expectations that this vast army
will be decreased during this genera
ton. The concerted action OF all
the great powers seems to benecessary
to accomplish such a wise measure,
and at present, not one OF them is IA
Vorable thereto.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-06-25

In two or three states whose legisla.
lures have been in session nearly six
months, there is bitter complaint of
extravagant and useless expenditures
and of unless legislation generally
The people in these states are eagerly
demanding either biennial or limited
sessions, as a partial remedy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-06-25

Mr. Cannon, controller of the cur
Cency, has prepared tabular state
ment in relation to the issue ofnation-
al bank notes and their redemption
From this it appears that the total
bank notes issued since the establish
ment Of the national banking system
to May 81 is 1882 .O26,215. These
figures, of course, include the notes is
sued from time to time in exchanged for
mutllated notes. Theamount ofthese
notes now outstanding is S31S. 1874
423, a decrease OF $21, 9f2, $50 since
June /, 1891.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-06-25

Kansas is subject to remarkable
fluctuations in agricultural products.
Last year the country was filled with
stories OF the magnificent Kansas
wheat crop, and this year the reports
Of the condition OF the growing wheat
in the same State become more and
more dismal. The Secretary Of the
State Board Of agriculture now thinks
that the total wheat crop of Kansas
will not exceed 12,OOO,OOO bushels
against nearly four times that guam
tity last year. This is a very ex-
traordinary difference, and one hardly
to be paralleIed in any other part OF
he country.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-06-25
Bought a Wife and Baby.

Henry Sauerbier wife and baby arrived
at Cleveland from Logan, Ohio, and put up
at hotel The next day II burly irish
man. also from Logan, put in an appear
ance and had conference with Sauerbier.
The result of the meeting was the sale OF
Sauerbier's wife and baby TO Mcfarland.
The price paid was 500, Sauerbicr
hung out at first and wanted more
money but Mcfarland refused to raise
his bid. On the 18th, Mcfarland, the
woman and the infant returned to
Logan, while Sauerbier took a train for
Chicago The deal was genuine one and is
vouchcd for by the landlord OF the hotel
who heard the trade talked over, and saw
the written agreement.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-06-25

BarthoIdi, the sculptor, has given
The following statement Of the exact
dimensions OF the Statue of Liberty:
"From bottom OF plinJh to the top OF
torch, Isl 4 feet; heighth Of bottom
foundation OF pedestal above low
water mark, 13 feet height of founda-
ton mass, 52lO feet; height OF pedes-
tai proper, 80 feet total height OF top
of torch above mean low-water mark
3O5.12 feet" lie cmphatically denies
the story that the statue was original
" intended for Egypt
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-06-25

w. J. Chamberlain, the Ohio Stats
tician, in May estimated the general
wheat crop at 3oO,O0O,O 900 bushels.
His June estimate is go, 900, 900, and
he says further; "The wheat failure
is the most disastrous for twenty
years, and there is no sedenyingit, or
letting the public down gently TO the
knowledge oft Withall these dismal
estimates and predictions themarkets
do not seem to sympathize at present
to any great extent, but higher prices
must inevitably result from the di
minished yield.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-06-25

ing powerful man, instantly recovered his
balance, and knocked Weare down. Turn
ing his attention to the principal combat
ants, who by this time had elinehed and
we're chewing each others ears and cheeks,
the Judge commanded the jury TO arise and
quell the riot. At the same time the court
seized one Of the combatauts and two jury
men another, thus separating them. Fur
man and Bowlan we're fined $50 each for
contempt, after which the court immedi-
ately adjourned. The court did not fine
Wparp
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-06-25

Friends" or 4uakers, from whom
Penn sprung, arede~reasing both in En-
gland and the United States The
report made at their May meetings in
London shows that the tot Il number
of the society in Great Britain now is
only 1881, and this is probably
twice as many as there are in the United
Statns
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-06-25

Mr.. Phelps, thenew Minister to Eng
land, made pleasant speech at the
dinner given by the Lord Mayor Of
London to her Maiesty's judges. All
the papers commend it as being in ex
cellent taste Mr. Phelps is somewhat
distinguished as a speaker.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-06-25

CHICAGO Wheat, No. 2 spring, SsK to
coke; No. spring size; No. red, 95hc.;
No. red, 81 to site. Corn, cash, Tie
oats. cash. Bic. Flaxseed, No S1.35. Mess
Pork, $1,000 to S10,65. Lard, cash, $3.50.
MILWAUKEE Wheat, cash. soc. Corn,
No. 2, axe. Oats, No. 2, 34hc Rye, No.
], 66c Barley, No. >, 4?c. Pork. Slo.2o.
Lard, $6.62 Butter, dairy, 10 to 13c.
Cheese, zoe Eggs ! he.
MINNEAPOLIS Wheat, No. ! hard, 94c.i
No hard, 90hc. No. | regular, S38c'
Corn. rejected. 45c. Oats. 81 to 33c. Bran.
SIS. 90 to ss.25. Hay, No. timothy, S12
to S13. : .
hard. sSe.: No. .. 7Sc. Corn, No. 2, 46c.
oats, No. 2, mixed, 81 &C.; No: 2, white, 32c.;
No. 8 white Bic Barley, No. ?, 6Oc.; No.
Q. extra. Ole; No 3. 40c. Rye, No. 2, 55c.
Hay. baled. $50: timothy Sll.0O.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-06-25

Gladstone, who had weathered great
difficulties, owed at last his downfall to
proposition for a small increase OF
duties on beer and spirits. The bold
BrltOn would not stand interference
with his beer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-06-25

hnoculation with cholera virus con.
tinues 60 be successful in Spain. Very
few of those innoculated succomb to
the attacks of the disease, compared
to the victims not innoculated.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-06-25

The Marquis of Salisbury, prospec
i've Premier OF England, is the ablest
;ory OF them all, and man OF great
personal dignity, character and ex-
perience.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-06-25
Record of Casualties.

Additional details continue TO come in
regarding the recent Iowa cyclone, piling up
the aggregate of losses to an unexpectedly
large total A lie Mars special states that
it is estimated that at least 4 900 acres of
wheat have been destroyed beside vast
acreage of corn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-06-25
prono.ed change At we.t roint.

1t is said by an officer who has excep-
tional means Of obtaining information,
that Gen. Wesley Merritt will be relieved IN
August as superintendent at West Point,
although his regular tour of duty VIII not
expire until next wear. and that he viii
be succeeded by Gen. William z.
Carlin, colonel oi the Fourth infantry
It is contemplated to establish a
cavalry school of instruction separate rom
other branches OF the service. and locate u
at Fort Ripley. Kans with Cen. Merritt IN
command. as that post Is now the head
quarters Of the Fifth cavalry, ci which he Is
the colonel At present the school at Fort
Ieavenworth il a mixed one for cavalry
and infantry. and it is said that the recent
transfer of the Fifth cavalry from Wyom-
ing was in furtherance of the plan Tor the
new school.
Daily evening bulletin., 1885-09-19
Iirninard,a Traxela.

WINNIPEG, Sept i9.-From private tele-
grams received here IL Is learned that Brain
ord. the Vermont bank defaulter, Is at Ham,
ilton resting at the Queens hotel, and will
come on here 10 SEQ his wife at once. To a
friend he told the story Of his travels. At
Minneapolis he escaped from the Boston de-
tectives through the superior cunning Of
Chief Detective John O'ConnOr, Of St Paul,
and Detective SAKE, of Chicago, where he
slipped away from his captors In the Mime
spolis Union railroad station His trip
from ST. Paul was first TO Omaha, thence to
Kingston near Chicago. thence to Hamilton
by way of Detroit, ferrying across the river.
Way trains were used TO avoid the danger
Of detection.
Daily evening bulletin., 1885-09-19
PRICE ONE CENT.

ished another batch Of 1900 persons, with
their wives and families, Is TO be added; and
from Koenigsberg many respectable traders
who havc for a long time been settled In
East Pru sia. There is much mystery about
this cruel proceeding, but two things are
clear enough. First, though the Russian
people are furious about 1t, the Russian gov.
ernment approves; and second, though the
governments and people Of Europe have
aeen won't to demonstrate ON the occasion Of
similar expulsions from other countries In
the past, they do not venture to remonstrate
when Germany plays the tyrant The Rus
sian expulsions are likely to be attended by
serious embarrassments for German manu-
facturers, merchants and workmen estab-
lished In Russia From Russian Poland
come reports that the German artisans and
others employed there are placed In very
difficult position. Il Is by no means un-
likely that the harsh measures that have
been shown toward the Russian and Aus
trian subjects settled on this side Of the Ger
man frontier will lead TO the severest repri-
sails on the Germans settled on the other
side
Daily evening bulletin., 1885-09-19

OMAHA, Sept IA horrible double muir
der was committsd at q place thirty miles
northeast of Sidney. The story of the
crime az related by man named Reynolds,
is a. follows; Two men, disguised az ne
groes, came into the tent Of Jas Pinston
and his son John, who had located a week
ago on the homestead. Jim Reynolds was
also in the tent when the strangers came In.
After some little conversation one OF the
strangers suddenly picked up an axe and
struck the old man and his son on the back
Of their heads, killing them instantly.
Reynolds says he was unable to
do anything as he was covered
by revolver in the hands Of the othor
stranger. The nurderers then examined
the pockets Of victims and secured &5l.
After their departure Reynolds caught one
OF the horses and rols to the nearest ranch
and informed a man named Lee Wenn OF
the murders Reynolds accompanied by
Wenn came into Sidney and reported the
above story TO the authorities Their state
ments seemed conflicting and both Reynolds
and Wenn were placed under arrest Thirty
six dollars were found on Reynolds 1t is
believed he committed the double murder.
Daily evening bulletin., 1885-09-19
Dark nnd Gloomx Rnrnora.

OMAHA, Neb., Sept 19.-Gen. Howard Is
In possession of news 10 the effect that a gSn-
eral strike has been ordered among the
track, train and shopmen Of the Union Pa
cific railroad Gen Howard says he stands
ready TO protect the road with 5000 men,
and see that trains are kept moving, shops
guarded and the Chinese miners protected
in the mineS ITO keep the mails moving"
said Gen. Howard, i've must have locomo-
tivss and to keep them running we must
have coal and therefore II 10 necessary to
have the mines operated, and the miners,
even II Chinese, must be protected. The
Knights OF Labor cannot control the Chi
nese, and hence they are anxious to get rid
Of them, as no strike can be carried on sue
cessfuly 80 long as they are employed.n
Daily evening bulletin., 1885-09-19
Odds and Ends.


LONDON, Sept. l9.-lhe strike at Sir Win
lam Armstrong; works at Elswick, near
Newcastle, was settled by secret ballot OF
the part OF the men, to which the leaders o
the strike had consented. The question put
was whether the strike should be continued
and when the vote had been taken IL wa
found that 34S votes were In favor o. tn
continuation and 8, 553 against IL. Abou
twelve hundred OF the workmen did not taS'
part In the voting Work will bo resumed.
1t is believed at Newcastle that without
secret ballot the willingness Of the men Il
openly confess that their pride bad bceI
conquered would have caused a continued
strike. Here Is perhaps a solution for futur,
strikes, and the ballot may play large par
In the settlement Of them hereafter.
The result OF the ST. Leger was receivec
with little interest, especially when IL wat
known that the favorite had won at the com
monest of canters by six lengths This wa
In curious contrast with the excitement
shown In the years when Lambkin, Iroquis,
Robert the Devil and Silvio won. Archer
and Wood, In two successive events, rode
first and second. The st. Leger was emf
nently an aristocratic ra9e, as the first fouI
horses were the properly OF noblemen
Archer also won the third race with Th
Rard, and In a fourth race also rode secoDd
on Toastmaster. r-. ant1
Lord Rosebury, the promoter OF an elect
i've house of peers, and Henry Broadhurst
NJ p, the advanced radical, took luncheon
with Mr.. Gladstone at HAwarden castle. 81
this step toward cementing all discorianc,
In the Liberal partyi" IA the question popu
larly put
Ras Aloula, the Abyssinian general, will
II, 600 Abyssnian troops and four pieces o
artillery has crossed the Abysinian frontier
ON bis way 10 relieve the beleagured garri
son of Kassala- lrrE lsN 4lrl
The excitement at Cardiff which was
caused by the washing ashore OF victim T.
the cholera, has subsidized and the body ha'
been buried In lonely spot. Every where
In Italy, France and Spain the excitement 1
also decreasing, as cases OF the disease ar
very rapidly diminishing. iaf0rl
Coinoident with the death Of Jumbo the
king OF Denmark bestows the Order Of thl
Elephant on the Duo do Chartres, whose cid
est daughter Is engaged to Prince Wade
mar, the kings youngest and favorite son
The press has no comments 10 make In homo
Of the Due de Chartrea. but both the Dahl
Telegram, the Standard and the Morning
| Chronicle. have editorial 'lamonts on tn
death OF the old geological gardens pet.
| The wholsesale expulsion Of Russians from
Eastern Germany and from Poles from
Prusslan territory is being continued with
heartless yigor To thousands eirsAdy ban
Daily evening bulletin., 1885-09-19

BALTIMORE, Sept. 10-Right Rev. Henry
G. Lay, bishop Of the EAston (Mdl diocese
of the Protestant Episcopal church. died at
tho church homo ON Broadway in this city
at o'clock from heart disease. The bishop
had been in ill-health for some time past.
He came TO Baltimore on September 5 and
had been confined to his bed since then.
Bishop Lay was born in Richmond, Va,
December ., 1923, in which city in 1S46 he
was ordained deacon by Bishop Meade. In
1S4S he was created priest in Huntsville,
Ala, by Bishop Cobbs and In 1859 he was
elected bishop and was sent to Arkansas as
q missionary He was translated to the dio
cese Of Easton, Md, in 1869, which position
he held at the time Of his meath. Rev. Geo
Lay, Of Erie, Pa, is son of the deceased
bishop.
Daily evening bulletin., 1885-09-19
Papal Decree.

BALTIMORE, Sept IA decree by Pope
Leo XIII has been received by Archbishop
Gibbons, which will interest Catholics His
holiness renews his encyclioal ''supremi
apostolatus" Of 1883, concerning the cele-
bration during October Of the Rosary. The
Pope decrees and commands that the regu-
lations contained therein be observed in all
Catholic churches this year, and in subse-
quent years $50 long as the present distress
ing state Of the church and OF public affairs
continues, and so long as II Ia not granted to
the church to return thanks for the re-
storation TO the supreme pontif Of his full
liberty" Copies Of this decree have been
sent out from this zee 70 all Catholic
churches "' 8 "'"
Daily evening bulletin., 1885-09-19
IN A NUTSHELL.
Tho New. Compressed Into Sharp. Pointed
Paragraphs.

Tho News Compressed Into Sharp. Pointed
Paragraphs.
The funeral Of George Ward Nichols has
taken place In Cincinnati
In the election for school commissioners
held In Binghamton, N. Y, the women gen
orally voted, and the scenes at tho polls were
novel. ..
Miss Dollie Blackburn, Of Coshocton, o.,
committed suicide by hanging. on account
of young fellow who ceased to pay her At
tention.
Dealers In nail stock from Pittsburg report
that owing to the long strike Of the nailers,
which is now In its fourth month, the stock
Is exhausted. "Hr f
A stock company of Ss,0Oo Is forming at
Sidney, o., for the purpose Of developing
natural gas Two enterprises are at work In
that locality 81. '''
Andrew Hartwell was arrested In Albany,
N. Y, on the charge Of smbezzlement Of
$500. 1t is said the embezzlement will ag-
gregate 5000.
The National Association OF Tanners and
Hide and Leather Dealers, in session at Chi
cago, decided to organize a cooperative In
surance company. ,....
The doors Of Miami university Of Oxford,
o., were formally opened for the admission
Of students An enthusiastic demonstr alton
signalizsd the event
The woman who was murdered near En-
glewood, N. Y, has been identified az MrS
Catharine Fisher, wife of wealthy sporting
man OF Carnarsie, l. l.
President Cleveland declined 10 appoint -
postmaster at Augusta, Me-. the editor OF o
paper that published scandalous articles In
regard to Mr.. Blaine's marriage.
Tho Cincinnati trades assembly introduced
measures by which candidates are required
to pledge themselves TO the advocacy Of the
passage Of certain enactments favoring labor
Interests.
The adjourned meeting Of the Kentucky
cattlemen to consider the plague Of pleuro-
pneumonia was slightly attended, and con-
siderable discussion took place upon the NO
cessity of proper legislation.
In nearly every county In the state Of In
lana the township trustees have been or
dered to report to the board OF county CON-
missioners the exact financial condition Of
their townships This action is the resnlt Of
the recent swindle In township bonds.
The second day of the reunion Of the
army of West Virginia, at Portsmouth, o.,
was enjoyed through many appropriate fea'
lures and large attendance. Officers for
the nsuing year were elected, Which was
the twenty third anniversary OF the battle oi
| Antietam
Daily evening bulletin., 1885-09-19

MoNTRRAL, Sept l9.-Risl's counsel has
arrived IN the city and arrangements are
being made to send the appeal 10 the privy
council. They leave for England immedi-
ately. A telegram received states that
Riers respite extends to October 10 The
commission having the matter In hand will
issue manifesto expressly addressed 10 the
French press and notably to La Minerva,
calling upon them 70 take the matter In
hand and make II public question IL Il
thought Me government itself should have
carried TIE appeal 70 the privy council - In
the case OF the New Brunswick school law.
Daily evening bulletin., 1885-09-19
NOTICE.

lHE undersigned have this day effected a
partnership for the manufacture OF BUG
GIEs, CARRIAGES, WAGONS and LIGHT
PLEASURE VEHICLES of all kinds, in this
city, and, In order to meet the growing de-
mand OF an already established trade, we will
keep constantly on hand line OF oar own
work, unexcelled by any either In prices or
quality. We will also aim to carry cheaper
grade OF goods for those desiring same. We
propose to run our business ON a H'Oad gauge.
Content with small margins, we Intend 70
batter down the wall OF high prices with our
engine OF quick sales, and we shallenRe COM
parIson with any. Mr.. JOHN PoRTBR will
continue with our arm and will give his per
sonal attention to our UNDERTAKING bus
ness. salesroom: No. 10 sutton Street.
MYALL g. sHAckLEFoRo.
West Side sutton Street, Maysville, Ky.