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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-05-14
British saoAaown on the Afghan Aaa.r.

Mr. Gladstone replying to questions in the
house of commons, said that, although on re-
ceipt of the first kilograms he had described
the PenJdeh affair an act of unprovoked
aggression, still he had never presumed that
the information in his possession when he
made that declaration was unquestionable.
AS a matter of fact: within twenty-four hours
atterward news containing important qualif-
cations of that first received had come to hand
London dispatch: The opinion is gaining
ground both here and in Europe that the gov
efnment arrangement is IN word complete
surrender to Russia OF all the points she has
demanded, though the moderate Conservatives
condemn Lord Randolph ChurchilPs opposi-
ton to war credit The Post and Standard
severely critieise the government and the
Times lectures Churchill ATeheran dispatch
says that q small force of Russians with four
guns now occupies Penjdeh, and the Russians
have completely won over the Sarakah
Turcomans The telegraph line is
now completed TO a point 100 miles beyond
Askabad There is an apparent lull in the
Russian preparation for war The Afghan
troops along the Bala- Murghab, not having re-
celved any pay for a long time are greatly de-
moralized. Earl Granville, foreign minister,
in the house of lords, denied that the govern
lnent's military policy had been a constant
failure, and denied also that Russia would go
to Herat
The following announcement appears in the
St Petersburg Official messenger:
IN consequence OF a divergence OF views De-
tween the cabinets of Russia and England on
the Interpretation of the March agreement, il
has been decided to submit the question to the
decision of an arbitrator Meanwhile both ma
tions have agreed to resume the frontier
negotiations, but on different basis, namely:
That he principal po;lts OF the frontier be
fixed by previous understanding be-
tween the two cabinets, the demarcation of
the frontier on the spot and the placing of midi
eating posts being reserved for the commits
sions which both powers will send in order to
facilitate the work of delimitation. The out
posts of both sides will not be withdrawn from
their present positions until after the arrival
OF the joint commission, when, as fast as the
direction of the frontier line is fixed, the
frontier points will be occupied by the troops
duty of each to maintain order and security in
its respective territory
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-05-14
unaee.s.ve srir.ni.n with n4ers Forces.

kilograms from Batoche's via. Winnipeg,
contain accounts of an engagement on the 9th
inst, between Riels forces and Gen. Middle
toms. There are accounts of whitening fire.
and ''deadly discharges etc, but the following
appear to be the only casualties on the British
side A Battery-GunnerP Phillips. shot through
the stomach while in the ravine; died while
being carr ed in. Thomas j. stout run over
by a carriage; not fatal Charpentier, shot
through both legs, one fractured. Gunners
Fairbanks and Twohey, also shot in the legs
Grenadiers-Capt Mason, No , company,
slight wound in the thigh. French's
Scouts-R Cook, slightly wounded in
the leg; Curley Allen, in the shoulder
Canadian account of the 9Th inst says
We left the camp at O'Clock this forenoon,
leaving all supplies and tents behind, and
marched seven miles without seeing or hear
ing anything or the enemy. This morning was
bright and warm. Suddenly there came a
sound of the steamers whistle blowing con
tinuously, and as we drew near we heard the
sound of heavy firing ON our front IN the
direction of the river Directly the firing
was heard we fired q signal gun, and
the scouts and Calling then pushed rap
idly ahead and came upon two houses near
the bank of the river, which here is very pre-
cipitous. An advanced party of rebels were
met, who fired and retired behind house to-
ward hollow. The Gatling was brought to
bear on them, when they ran into a house near
the Church of st. Laurent which was also
fired on by the Calling, when they ran out into
the bush. A battery by this time came up with
rush and got into position, sending
several shells after the rebels The
Grenadiers advanced, skrmishing through
the bush on the right of the trail the
Calling gun being pushed forward down the
declivity toward Batoche's now plainly visible
in the valley below. Here a battery unlim-
bered on the top of the ridge, and whilst doing
so, was almost surprised by number of reb-
els who crept up through the brush, not being
discovered until twenty yards distant They
made rush for our guns, firing and yelling
as they ran Capt Howard, who operates
the Calling gun, saw the danger, and with cool
daring ran his gun couple of yards in front
of the battery, and opening fire, literally moved
the rebels down. Those remaining turned and
ran for 1t, reaching the shelter OF the bush
They opened fire again, and Howard's escape
from injury was something marvellous, the
bullets flying all around him He CALAMITY
maintained his position, and the rebels, unable
to stand the terrible fire, returned TO the pits
constructed in the ravine running from the
river.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-05-14
A rrightful Experience on the ocean.

New York Special: The steamship Germanic,
of the White Star line sailed into this port
last Saturday looking so prim and neat that no
one would have imagined her to be the vessel
that came so near to being wrecked off the
Irish coast in the terrible storm of April She
reache this city for the first time since the
trOuble Can't Kennedy her commander, your
correspondent found on the ship, telling the
story to a score of assembled friends. The
captain is a seaman of forty-two years exper-
fence. He said
1 shall never wonder any more how it happens
that stout, well built vessel puts out to sea
and is never heard of again. In my expeli-
ence have encountered bad storms, but never
such sea as the Germanic on that Monday
morning. If she had not been good ship,
none would ever have known what had be-
come of us. He was prepared for the storm,
and had been fighting heavy waves for twenty
four hours | stood here in the wheelhouse
at 10 O'clock and the air was so filled with hy-
ing spray that could not see 100yards. When
the water appeared like wall as high as the
tops of our smokestacks right in the course of
the ship it is not more than hundred feet
away We pointed right into it, and the boat
tried hard to ride but she could not do much
She was buried from stem TO stern; you can tell
what water weighs by the result The winch
for hosting was wreuched out and dashed
down through the deck It weighs ton, and
stove big hole in the deck sailor was also
washed overheard was in the wheelhouse
when 1t stove III, and was UNCONSCIOUS lot
minute or two I was struck on the head. My
compasses were gone, and the ship was
stripped Heavy seas were still running and
it took three hours to get turned around and
pointed back to the shore. The cabin was full
Of water, waist deep, and many passengers
and sailors were hurt If the bulwarks had
been solid instead of ratings, winch let the
water off more rapidly, we would have been
swamDed.'
''Was there panic among the passengrs?"
They were badly frightened, but behaved
well under the circumstances
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-05-14
Immense Lumber Fire in Chicago.

A spark from passing locomotive engine
set fire in the heart of the great pine lumber
yard district which lies along both sides of the
south branch of the Chicago river, and near
the southwestern city limits. Bordering upon
this district are wooden built portion of
the city, known as Bridgeport, and the
Union stock yards, with its acres of
wooden sheds and pens filed with cattle, hogs
and sheep A fierce wind was blowing from
the west and the flames spread with great rap
idity Great brands were carried forward by
the wind setting fire TO new piles, and sew
eral fire steamers and the men manning them
had narrow escapes from destruction. Start
ing upon the west side of the river, the
flames ate up all the lumber between Thirty
fifth and Thirty eighth streets, an area OF about
400 by z, 600 feet 1t set fire to a canal boat
moored at the dock, and it fioated across the
river, which is $50 feet wide at this point, and
set fire to the lumber on the east bank, which
covered about an equal area; and this, with one
or two planning mills, was consumed The az
feet, valued at about 100000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-05-14
GLOOMY Northwesteru Prouheotes.

Indian Agent ]. McRae of Battleford, who
vas through the siege and was once in the
hands of the Indians, but escaped reached
Winnipeg recently. He has been among the
Indians eighteen years. He takes very
gloomy view OF the situation, and thinks the
Indians will soon be mp in arms and that
bloody Indian war is unavoidable. He says:
The Indians are well armed and trained
The government entirely undertakes the
strength of the Indians and the seriousness of
the situation Indians with bows and arrows
will fight as well as our troops. | think the
whole country will be aroused in no time and
all the tribes will be on the war path Run
ners have been sent out representing Offers
battle as a defeat for the troops l saw some
of the worst Indians in the territories at Swift
Current, and other places as | came along,
and believe they are along the Canadian Pacif-
ic railroad with the purpose of tearing up the
track. Indians do not fight like white people,
and would be most formidable enemies.
1t would take five soldiers TO match
every Indian | do not consider that Factor
Mclean and the thirty-five other white captives
have any chance of escape. They may be
alive yet, but will be sure to be murdered at
the first battle that takes place in which Big
Bear is interested.
John Wilkinshaw and Albsrt Hardness, both
from Onterio, have been killed by Big Bears
band west of Battleford. Their wives and the
wives of the two missionaries are prisoners,
and are being frightfully maltreated
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-05-14
SUMMARY OF NEWS OF THE WEEK.
ADakota Jua,oial Amendment.

Capt William B. Mcconnell of Fargo, Oak,
nas been appointed associate justice of Dako-
"a, vice A A Hudson, whose commission has
expired He was endorsed by the entire bar
of Forge, Grand Forks, jamestown and Bis
marck, as well as by the Dakota legislature,
the Indiana senators and members in congress
Fargo. Oak, SpeclaL-The appointment of
". B. Mcconnell of this city TO be judge of the
Sixth judicial district vice Judge Hudson,
commission expired, gives very general salts
faction. The most formidable opponent of
Judge Mcconnell was Hon d. Benton of this
city, but Senator Voorhees, Of Indiana pushed
Mr.. McConnell's case with such yIgor as to
overcome all opposition. Judge Mcconnell is
4 Democrat of unquestioned integrity and will
make an exceedingly satisfactory judge
w. B. Mcconnell was born in Angola Ind,
thirty nine years ago, where his father attained
10 political prominence being member of the
territorial legislature and friend of Lewis
Cass His mother was a sister Of Gen. Nc
Pherson. After graduating at Notre Dame,
South Bend, Judge Mcconnell studied law at
Indianapolis and was admitted to the bar He
went to Dakota in November, 1879, and com
menced in the practice of his profession In
1881 he married, in Indiana, the niece of Gen
Mcpherson. He successfully held the position
Of attorney for the Northern Pacific at Fargo
and member of the board of education, and de-
elined an election as city attorney.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-05-14
THE CASUALTY RECORD.

The Herald and other buildings at North
sidney, Cape Breton, we're burned Loss s25,-
uQ
In the fire on South Water street, Chicago,
Martin Mullery, fireman, and Charles Bird
were buried in the debris and killed.
\ FIRE at Lacon, near Peoria, Ill, destroyed
the pork house of J. b Martin, Loss, $1,000;
no insurance. The fire was incendiary.
A fire caused by a man burning brush on
the Chiselhurst track in Camden county, n. j.,
did some damage. II broke out a second
time and burned fully $4,000 worth of timber
and an old barn, and endangered the villages
Of Blue Anchor and Cedar Brook. The fire Is
under control, but is liable to break out again
at any time.
The principle buildings destroyed at vincen-
mes, Ind, by the fire were Green's opera house,
smith & Co s drug store, ]. E Green, grain
dealer; Garrison's poultry warehouse, Benja-
MIN kinhem, grocer; postotice, Speigel, Gar
diner 4 Co, furniture; Baltimore 4 Ohio, the
Western Union offices, and the office, wharf,
boat and warehouse of the Vincennes Steam
boat line The oddfellows' hall Was damaged
The loss is now put at Sls0,01
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-05-14
The otter-Poundmaker Battle.

WINNIPEG, Man, Special Telegram, May Z
Later and fuller dispatches received from
Battleford regarding the fight last Saturday
indicate that the result was not on favorable
for our troops as at first believed, and the
opinion Is expressed by military men here that
Otter had to retreat on Battleford, fighting all
the way. From comprehensive account re-
eeived, the following extract is taken:
The force reached its destination at day break
at Cut Knife eek Scouts were leading fol-
lowed by guns. We at once come upon tho
tepees, and the Indians opened fire The In
dams had laid trap for us and were scattered
all around with half breeds among them AT
the outset they charged and attempted TO cap
ture the guns. They came within twenty yafd os
and were driven back by mounted
police. battery and the Cat
ling opened fire, moving the enemy
down The battle ragged fiercely, then wayered
as the Indians drew off, only to return to at
tack again with stronger force. We were now
almost completely surrounded. The Battle-
ford Rifles cleared the bush and left our rear
open. For five hours the battle ragged. The
Indians were subjected to CALLING lire, and
with the aid of the GatlinS gun and the TWO sew
en- Founders a whitening storm OF shell was
poured into the brush Orders were
given by Col Otter to withdraw from
the advantageous position they occupied,
as we were very much exposed while
the enemy was comparatively safe from
fire. This movement was noticed by the In
dams, and an attempt made to cut off the re-
treat by a number of redskins massing them
selves on the left flank of the troops. Otter
finally succeeded in retiring from the field,
and fought his way as he retreated on Battle
ford Many consider the result as unfortu
nate, as it will lead the Indians to consider
themselves victors and they will assume the
aggressive.
WAITING FOR MIDDLETON
No dispatches have arrived from Middle
toms command to-day but it is presumed q
fight has taken place or viii take place in the
morning Word is watched for with feverish
anxiety Last night accommodating party
composed of Mai. Boultons cavalry and scouts
under Lord Melgund, and accompanied by
Gen. Middleton, advanced westward They
proceeded mile past Gabriel Dumonts and
within three miles of Batoche. A mile this
side they started half dozen rebels, evidently
an outpost, who were in house and galloped
away after seeing the troops ID the distance.
No shots were fired.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-05-14
Gen. Grants Improvement Deceptive.

DIR. Shrady, in the Medical Record of May 9,
saws of the condition of Gen. Grant; During
the past week Gen Grants bodily health has
much improved His appetite is better and his
swallowing is not attended with much pain
Locally his disease shows a slight tendency to
progress The sloughy emulation has dsap-
peared, exposing exuberant granuiations in ITS
place This condition still involves the right
and posterior parts of the pharynx, the right
tonsilar region and the right side of the base
of the tongue. The palatlal curtain is still con-
siderably infiltratee, although all signs OF
acute inlammatory trouble have disap-
peared At the base of the urula small
fungoid excresence has developed which is
extending On the free margin of the palatal
curtain, midway between the urula and right
tonsiar region. similar growth of very small
size has also appeared. The liberation at the
base of the right anterior faucal pillar, and
alongside of the tongue, present wormeaten
surface, indicating an extension OF the destruc-
tive process. The enlarged glands under and
around the right angle Of [ lower jaw are
somewhat harder and quite firmly liked.
There Is, however, less pain in the deceased
parts than formerly. The patient obtains a
full nights sleep with a minimum amount OF
morphine and awakes in the morning feeling
much refreshed Despite the favorable gener-
al condition, there have baen unfortunately no
changes in the local disease to warrant any
modification of the original diagnosis by the
members of the medical staff.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-05-14

A Flying colum From Battleford Brisk
ly Engages Poundmaker's Band OF n
dians,


Flying colun From Battleford Brisk
ly Engages Poundmaker's Band OF n
dians.
Battleford, May 3, via Saskatchewan Land
ing, May 5.-To-day flying column under
command Of Col Otter, numbering 800, com
prising mounted police under Herehmer, mon
from the Queens Own Rifles, ''B" battery,
Ottawa Foot Guards and ''O7 company, be
sides mounted police from Battle1ord, had
an engagement with Poundmaker's forces
on their reserve. The Indians numbered 3d.
The fight lasted from O'Clock in the morning
till noon and was most holly contested through
out The losses on Offers side were eight
killed and twelve wounded Tho Indian loss is
estimated at fifty. Following is the list Of the
killed: Corporal Laurie, Corporal Sleight,
Burglar Burke Foot Guards-Private 0sgood,
Private Rogers. ''C Company-PI1yate
Dobbs, Buglef Faulkner
Poundmaker is one of the most restless of the
restless chiefs of the Northwest lie has al
ways cen source of trouble to the govern
ment, but was borne with because of the large
NUMBER of followers he had Poundmaker was
the cause of the first Indian outrages in the
present difficulties, and to his door may be laid
the entire Indian rising
Further particulars of Offers battle indicate
tnat the Indians fought with GOODNESS and
bravery, but they were poorly armed Many
squaws took part IN the fight and behave d
equal 10 the braves Although exhausted af-
ter the long march, Offers column fought
steadily for seven hours, by which time the
Indians seemed to have enough and retired for
q short distance. Otter took advantage of this
TO draw his men back for rest and refresh
ment The Indians do not deem themselves
defeated. 1t is now believed that the first
blow which will end in a long and bloody In
dian war has been struck.
OUR OWN INDIANS.
Mr.. Lyon. of the board of Indian commits
soners, was asked in New York. "Doy fear
any uprising of the Indians, because OF the re-
bellion in the British Territory"
"Some of our bad Indians, he replied,
''those of fighting disposition, win undoubt-
eddy go over to those who are now fighting,
but we do not anticipate trouble to any extent
The Indians, as a rule seem to be satisfied at
present since the extra appropriations We're
made for them, but before that they were half
starved If trouble arose through Rieps intlu-
ence among the Indians, itwonld be among the
Gros Nentre, Piegan, Blood, Blackfeet and
River Grow tribes, all of whom have their
reservations on the Montana frontier, which
separates the United States from the British
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-05-14
Pbelan,s Assassin Acouttted.

The trial of Richard Short for the attempted
assassination of Capt Phelan, in New York, re-
suited in Shorts aequittal Richard Short was
sworn in his own defense, and related the same
story as told by other witnesses on the same
side. The jury then retired Having made
known that an agreement had been reached,
they were brought into court and asked what
their verdict was ''Not guilty" answered the
foreman. Shorts friends set up tremendous
shout, but were quickly suppressed. The judge
said: Gentlemen, / am astonished at your
verdict You are discharged from all further
service on this panel" The prisoner was then
discharged
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-05-14

1t is reported that treaty has been conelud-
ed between the governmental Bogota and the
minister of the United States in respect to the
security of the transit across the isthnlus.
This treaty is said TO confer on the United
States government certain rights of guardian
ship of all transit either by rail or transit
across the isthmus, with special duties OF pro
tection to be- exercised in accordance with the
United States of Colombia. 1t is understood
that by this treaty the Columbian
and United States governments will
cooperate to maintain freedom of transit
against all obstruction or attempts to obstruct
1t IN believed here that tho joint control over
the transit route under this treaty viii not
only authorize but make it the duty of the
government to give all aid required in main
tanning the transit route for commerce, mail
and passengers. 1t has become known here
that the robber Preston, who burned Colon,
having made his escape, has since then seized
three steam vessels at Porto Bello, with the
help of which it is feared hemay make trouble
unless the United States navy should capture
him
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-05-14

JUDGE WILSON, the new senator
from Maryland, dry humorist, has
bought two door bells to send to his
colleague, Mr.. German. 1t is said that
constant Juggling at the German bell
knob has destroyed the tone of that
bell, and that when Higgins calls the
bell refuses to do duty at all. AS for
Judge Wilson, he is the man around
the corner whom the whole eastern
shore from Cecil to Worcester wants
to see.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-05-14
A "Gooa c,tiyenD on tina Shoot.

A Bonito, New Mexico, dispatch says; Mar
tin Nelson arose from bed and while commit
ting robbery shot and llillad DR. William II.
Flynn, late OF Boston, who was sleeping in the
same room with Nelson in the house of n. S.
Maybery. The firing aroused the family, when
Nelson shot and killed Maybery his wife and
two sons. little daughter was wounded IA
tally. A neighbor was alarmed and came to
the house and he. too, was shot dead 1t was
supposed the murderer remained IN the house
and ten citizens watched TO prevent BIZ escape,
but az p m. the guard was surprised 70 hear
a shot from the rear, and Herman Peck fell
dead Nelson then came down the street, fir
ing his Winchester, until he was shot dead.
Nelson when sane was a good citizen. He
came here four years ago from Nebraska
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-05-14
Can't. phelan on the Stand.

The trial of Richard Short for the attempted
killing Of Capt Phelan is going on in New York.
Assistant District Attorney Fellows made the
opening address and gave sketch of the crimo
some length He claimed conviction Of
assault in the first degrees assault with intent
to Kill Capt PheIan then took the stand and
told the well known story of the assault upon
him by Short The complainant detailed how
he received the stab wounds and
three cuts. In cross examination Phelan
said that on the way down to Rossa's
Office he said that he would teach Rosa that
neither he nor any one else could publish things
about him with IMMUNITY. He had been in the
habit of sending subscriptions to Rosa. He
always carried pistol and had three on his
person in court He laid the weapons on the
judges desk. The witness admitted that he
once used lager on n bunco man and stab
~bed a man in Kansas City The captain de-
MED that ne had ever fought a duel He was
challenged once, but the challenge was with
drawn,