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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12
TEXAS FEVER.
The Dreaded Disease Makes Its Appear
ance Among Cattle In Indiana.

The Dreaded Disease Makes Its Appear
ance Among Cattle in Indiana
WABASH, Ind, July 10-Farmers along
the line of the Lake Erie q Western rail
way in this State are greatly alarmed over
the appearance among their cattle Of the
dreaded Texas fever. A carload OF Texas
cattle passed over the road few days
since; several Of the animals died en- route
and were buried in Upton County The
infection appears to have caught and is
spreading rapidly. In one neighborhood
near Upton ten head of valuable cattle
have since died, and a similar disease has
made its appearance among the cows Of
KOkomo. Farmers fear that the scourge
viii become general
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

, - BELIEVE" said the venerable DIR.
McCosh, in laying down the presidency
az Princeton College. =. can truly say
that have coveted no mans silver or
gold The little have laid up for old
age lowe to a revered father, who Gull
tivated the land in Scotland. and to "A
beloved son, whose remains | have laid
in your graveyard.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

The Statistical Bureau Of the Munich
pality Of Paris has Just issued the re
turns as 10 the population OF the city
and of the Department 90 the Seine at
the end Of 1856. These returns put the
total population Of the Department at
2.961. OS9, II whom 2,Sf4. i50 were resi-
dent IL Paris itself At the beginning
az the century the total population of
the Seine was only 63l. 5S5. 50 that it is
now more than four times larger than
it was. increasing 70 100000 in 1910
and TO 2.4OO. 600 in 1876. II has. there
fore. increased by about 100000 in the
last ten years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

A YOUNG lady Of New York amuses
herself with humming-birds as pets.
They build their nests in the lace cur
tains, and have raised little families in
the parlOr. There are plants for them
20 fly about in, and every day the florist
sends 81 basket Of flowers for them to
extract the honey from, They are like
little rainbows flying about the room.
and they light on the head of their
dainty mistress with perfect freedom.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

GLADSTONE has a new plan for Ire
land home rule. He now proposes to
retain the present Irish representation
in the imperial Parliament and to give
ireland National Assembly, with au-
thOrity over judiciary and police.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

''BELLITE. then new explosive which
has been invented by Mr.. Lamm,
Of Stockholm. seems destined 10 knock
dynamite and perhaps melinite out of
the field. The stuff resembles sulphur
and smells ike pitch, and Is made up
In capsules which look like thick wax
candles and are covered with glazed
paper II Is composed OF about four
parts OF nitrate Of ammonium and one
part Of : mixture OF benitrO and trini-
tro-benzine with saltpetre. \ shell
filed with .bellite" blew a wooden
rated hut TO pieces. and IS evidently
aaieient for blastinG naEn0SG<
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12
Nonrolians Emisrating Eastward.

san FRANcIsco, July 9-The Chinese
Consul here estimates that during the last
year and half 5000 Chinese have left San
Francisco for Eastern States 10 work as
laundrymen and house servants. This en-
igration he regards as the curious result Of
the visitation of large numbers Of Eastern
tourists. Many of the departing Chinese
have had assurances Of employment in
Eastern homes, and the others are allured
by the good reports sent back By their
couutrymen.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

j GENERAL HARRIsON's family consists
Of n wife, son and daughter. The
daughter was married few years ago
TO Mr.. J. r Mckee. a young wholesale
merchant of indianapolis, and has now
an infant son, of whom General Harri-
son is very fond. MIR Russell Harrison,
the General son, lives in Dakota
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

The Salvation army at Nyack, n.
y, has adopted new plan of attack
Every time a political parade of any
sort takes place the army will turn out
and march in the rear singing its
hvmns ind soaring AWAY the evil one.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12
A Town Partially Destroyed.

LAKE CITY, Mich, July 6.-Fire broke
out at midnightin the grocery store Of Var
Arsdale a. Co, and swept Main street OF
both sides of two squares, doing
$4,000 damage and destroying the
entire business part of the town. There is
scarcely any insurance. The tewn had NJ
fret fighting apparatus, and the fire was
finally extinguished by help from Cadillac
The town is the county seat of Missaukes
County, with population of 500
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

a LAWYER living near Waterbury.
Conn. states fact which illustrates
the thrift and frugality which charac-
terizes many Of the old families which
have not been touched by modern ex-
travngancc and love Of display. In
that town three estates have been set
tied within a few months aggregating
property to the amount of 500. 600.
and et. he says, If all the house
hold furniture Of these three families
had been sold at the best possible
price. the amo ant received for it would
not have amounted at the outside to
80
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

NASHVILLE. Tenn. pretends to he in
p iutter over the discovery of an al
legged Magdalen. by Correggio. in the
possession of an aged negro, once a
servant OF General jackson. 1t is
claimed that the picture was owned by
the painter Earle, who died at Jack
soufz hD,rea
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

a PASSENGER train ran over COW
near Eutaw, Ala, recently, and when
the engine reached Meriden the fire.
man $50 the dispatch says) went 10
clear out his ash-pan and found the
cows tongue in il nicely cooked.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

Rev JOHN JASPER, the c0lOred min
lister OF Richmond, whose views on the
sun have made him celebrated. has
been preaching since 1910. lie was a
slave when he professed Christianity.
and his first religious labor was per-
formed among mis- fellOw-wOrkmen in "A
Richmond tobacco factory.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

Milwaukee rejo.ces over the announce
ment that it is now city of 200, 900 inhabit-
ants. This had been claimed for quite a
while, but never conclusively proved until
the other evening, when A. j. Wright, the
compiler Of the city directory, showed his
figures. The new directory contains 60 165
names, and, figuring on the modest esti-
mate Of 90100 persons TO the name, it
gives the city population of POO, 5sS The
Increase for the year was about 1900,
which is not up to what was expected
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

Late the other afternoon Sheriff Camp
bell, of St Croix County, received word
that thieves had raided the village Of
Star Prairie, town fifteen miles from
Hudson. They trOke into all the stores
and blew open every safe in the town.
After finishing their work they stole a
horse and carriage belonging 10 resident
and made their escape. They secured con-
Siderable plumber.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

A shooting ARRAY occurred in La Crosse
few days ago in which George Mckee, a
railroad fireman, fatally wounded William
Horne, a saloon keeper and ex-railroader,
the ball taking effect just over the heart.
A quarrel originated over woman.
Mckee was quiet, good natured fellow,
and was supposed TO have acted in self-de-
Tense. The wounded man is still alive but
rested
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12
rIch Gold FIND at victoria. b. c.

VICTORIA, B. C., July 6-The GlazieI
bay district is attracting little attention
Several good claims have been located a
Webster. The property is showing som
very good 0rdItz. A tunnel has beer
driven in about forty five feet and well
defined body of quartz has been strucl
which carries free gold. All assays ara
VERY naftarinr
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

PITTSBURGH. Pa, July g. II Last nigh
MOorehead q Bros, iron manufacturers, o.
Sharpsburg. Pa, signed the Amalgamatef
scale, making sixteen signatures so far
The Republic iron works, Oliver Bros
and Phipps & Carnegie's mills starteS
yesterday Monet Of the mills, however
were in full operation, and IL will probably
be two weeks before the various firms tina
have conceded the demands Of the work
men will have their plants in full blast
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

CAPTAIN ALFRED w. BURNETT, a
private detective. has succeeded in capt
uring David Straton. one of the lead
ers IL the late fe'Td in Logan and Pike
counties. Ky, between the Hatfields
and MCCoys- = reward aggregating
5000 vas offered for his capture.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

GEORGE IL GIBSON, Of Boston. who
was to have married Miss Chandler, OF
Chelsea. the other night did not APP
pear He was found dead next
day. having shot himself because his
wedding suit was not ready.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12
Helm for worn-out Teacbers.

The Wisconsin Teachers Association in
session recently in Eau Claire was ad-
dressed by }. V. Quarels, of Racine, on
THE SchOolmaster and the State" He
advocated provision by the State for teach
ers worn out in the line of educational
duty, on the ground that they are officers
of the State and perform functions that
are essentially political, and are rewarded
far below their deserts under present con-
ditions.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

Rev. PETER HAUERMANs. of Troy,
n Y. is the sole survivor of the two
hundred Roman Catholic priests who
We're on the mission in this country
when he came over in 1888. He has
been priest fftY-eight wears.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

HoSG-KoNG, July 10.-The daily press
gives most doleful accounts Of the ruin and
misery wrought by the terrible weather in
the East river district. Such rains have
not been known for more than 100 years
The town Of Shikhung, the chief sugar
mart of the province. has several times
been flooded and many persons drowned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12
Heavenly warrant.

AT $50 the other morning a tremendous
meteor was observed at Appleton to pass
across the southern sky from east to west.
1t rivaled the sun in brightness, and left a
long train of sparks in its wake The
meteor moved very slowly, and was evil
IDENTIFY at a great height. itwas visible for
half minute, and finally faded away with
out noise
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

A Resident Of Newport, Ky. is said
to have invented a smelling furnace by
which he can produce aluminium from
common clay at a cost Of one dollar a
pound. Aluminium now sells for one
dollar an ounce.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

AMONG the seven, five sons and two
daughters. Of Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
there are said to be but two COnserva-
tive ones. but the others are al follow
ers in their mothers footsteps. radical
on all questions. They are widely sep
Rrated in the matter Of space, Theodore
living in Paris. where he is one of the
editors Of an English journal; Mrs.
Batch. in England: Henry. lawyer,
in New York; Mrs. Lawrence. in the
lar West, and the others scattered in
different parts - the country.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12
rh,ee nIInoIs LadS Murdered.

LITTLE Rock. Ark. July 9.-Three boys
named Ed Fraley, H. Holiday and J. Mar
word, OF Springfield, Ill, were on Friday
murdered at the north branch Of the Red
river, in the Indian Territory. They were
accused Of killing an Indian half breed
named Evans, and his friends murdered
the lads in revenge for the supposed kill
N
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

INDEPENDENCE, Wis, July 10.-August
Menk was found dead on the farm Of Lars
Salsman near here Saturday morning. He
had a pistol in his hand, and verdict Of
accidental shooting was rendered By the
coroner's jury. Thomas Murphy has con-
fessed to having shot Menk and was
ockei M to await sentence
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

NAvAsoTA, Tex, July 10-Last night
Moses NJ Camp, a hotel-keeper. vas shot
and instantly killed at the Union depot by
James S. and Seth Moori1E, father and
son, J. 5. Mooring being proprietor Of
rival hotel At noon on Sunday Camp and
the elder MOoring had fist tight. Ths
MOCFings sEExsndara6
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

Chippewa Falls was ruck by plague
of chnch bugs late the otter afternoon,
and at five o'clock they were so thick in
places that they seemed to form one solid
mass. The section was infested with these
pests last year, and the farmers were an.
ticipating their destruction this year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12
FOUND THEIR STOLEN BONDS.


Defaulter Pitchers Booty Discovered In
London, Where ~ Had Sent IL.
PROVIDENCE, r. L, July 9.-The Union
Bank officials have received word by cable
that the whole bundle of securities,
bills receivable and other proper
ty stolen by Charles A. Pitcher,
the defaulting teller, had been re-
captured in London. Pitcher had mailed
them TO ~. A. Roberts," his assumed
name, and believed them safe from the
bank, and that it was in his power to keep
their hiding place a secret until the bank
would be ready to compromise and come
to terms on a basis of Pitchers holding on
to the $3.50 900 cash
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12
Tho Gates Onene,I.

The gates at the Little Falls flooding dam
was opened the other day, causing rise of
six feet in the Chippewa Millions of feet
of scattered and stranded logs from the
drives, belonging to the Chippewa log pool,
were moved and were ON their way TO the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12
HeaIthtui Advice.

Young Woman Ito deaer)-I want
to buy a cane for young gentleman,
but hardly know what kind OF head
to select.
Dealer-Yes. miss; what size hat
does he wear?
Young Woman - Charley er-the
young gentleman wears number five,
/ think.
Dealer Then you had better select
one without any varnish on tn T.
Sun.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

BEFORE he discovered the cholera
microbe Robert Koch was known simply
rs Doctor Koch Now he is Herr Ge-
heimer Mathematician Professor Doc
TOR Robert Koch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

ST Paul, Mimi, July 9-The directories
of the Twin Cities were completed Satur
day. There are in the Minneapolis and st
Paul books 145, 90 names. Using the com
mon multiple of three the cities each have
more than 900 900 inhabitants
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12
Teachers to Meet.

CHICAGO, July i0-The annual meeting Of
the National Teachers Association viii be
held in San Francisco next week Already
teachers from the East and the South are
arriving in this city en- route for the me
tropolis of the Pacific coast. 1t is expected
that Is 600 teachers will attend the conyen-
Eion
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

LYNN, Mass, July 10-Two children Of
Mrs. William Brocklehank, of this city,
were drowned in the lake at Laconia, "
H. A frightened carriage horse backed
into the water with a load Of women and
children
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12
Beat the Record from Yokohama.

VANCOUVER, b. C., July 9.-The steamer
Sambesia, of the Canadian Pacific line,
sailed Saturday for Yokohama, Hong
Kong. She took the largest cargo ever
carried from here. The steamer Partha,
which arrived Saturday from China, made
the run from Yokohama in twelve days,
the hest time on record
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

BosTOS is collecting the roster Of the
patriots who fell at Bunker Hill. June
II, 17T5. The names of the historic
defenders will be stamped upon bronze
and placed on appropriate soil.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12
OHDonneII Loses

LoNDoS, July 6.-The trial for the suit
for libel brought by Mr.. 0'Donnell against
the London Times ended in verdict
for the neMspaner
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12
Nan and Wife suicide.

SANDWICH, Ill, July 10-The bodies Of
nan and woman were found hanging on
Il tree on the farm Of a man named Gage.
They were identified as those Of David
Clark and wife, employees Of Gage. and
they had committed suicide because Of i'll
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

The peach crop promises to be pho
nomenal. From eight to ten million bas-
kets are promised from Delaware, and
four or five millions from New Jersey.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12
yanderbiIt.s noble GIFT.

NEW YORK. July 6-The new Jackson
square branch of the New York free cir
culating library, gift of George Wander
bit, has been thrown open to the public
The gift represents an outlay of about
$50 00l
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

There has been an increase OF
nearly one million native commune
cants to all the Christian churches IN
heather lands during the past year
The Mission Field.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

The Francis Scott Key monument at Ssl
Francisco, the gift Of the late James Lick
was unvailed on the Fourth. The status
was Of bronze, was executed AZ Rome aAf
coat 10000
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12
uInmipa,Inp Mount Hood.

PORTLAND, Ore. July 6-The illumina
ton Of Mount Hood Wedne day night
proved perfect success. At IL O'Clock
the illumination was seen very dis
tinctly on the summit and continued e
burn brightly Tor a space of ovei
two and one-ha.f minutes. The sight
was very brilliant one and was seen for &
radius of 100 miles All efforts TO SO
cure signals from the party on the mount
ain proved futile. A letter just received
from the party states that they encountered
a very heavy SHOWS torn and suffered much
from the severity Of the weather.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

James Epsey and his 11-year- son were
instantly killed Saturday at Meridian,
Mich, by being thrown from their buggy
against . Tapidlx naay.ag eDGiaA
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12
Five Men Drowned from Ocean
Steamer.

HAvRE, July 9.-The steamer Vile de
Brest, belonging TO the General Transit
lantic Company, collided with and sank the
steamer Charles Quint, belonging TO the
same company. The captain of the Quint
and four Of the crew were drowned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

The Government is trying lobster
culture on the Pacific coast
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12

Mrs. oliphant has written more
than forty novels. nearly al Of them
good
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-07-12
The Irou-workers' lockout.

A vein of coal has been discovered neal
Do+ornao III
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-09-25
BIZ THE KING:
AN ACT
RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF THE JUSTICES OF TIL
SUPREME COURT.

RELATING TO The NUMBER OF THE JUSTICES THE
SUPREME COURT
Be i Enacted By the King and the Legislature Of the
Hqraiian Kingdom:
SECTION /. That hereafter as vacancies shall occur
in the offices Of the Justices of the Supreme Court no
new appointments shall be made 50 as to increase the
number Of said Justices above three
SECTION 2 This Act shall come into operation and
become law from and after the date of its approval
hereby certify that the foregoing Act having passed
its Third Reading in the Legislature of the Hawaiian
Kingdom tho 23d day Of August 1855, on the 9th
day Of August 1883, presented to His Majesty the
King through the Cabinet and was not returned to the
Legislature within ten days Sundays excepted there
after and that the Legislature had not adjourned prior
to the expiration of said period of ten days.
Dated Honolulu, September II. A. D. 1855
WILLIAM r. CASTLE =
President of the Legislature.
Attest J. ALFRED MAeooS, Clerk.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-09-25
AN ACT

AUTHORIZING THE MINISTER OF THE INTERIOR TO Con
vEY To TRUSTEES CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN THE
DISTRICT OF Honolulu IN FURTHERANoE OF THE Con-
sTRUCTIoN OF BUILDINGS FOR THE CHARITABLE Ao-
COMMoDATION INDECENT PERSONS FOREIGN
BIRTH AND DESCENT.
WHEREAS. provision for the charitable of in
dgent persons of foreign birth and descent living
in the Hawaiian Islands, appears to be desirable;
and it is evident that private effort is ready to in
augurate and maintain such enterprise if suit
able premises for its location can be secured there
fore,
Be it Enacted By the King and the Legislature of the
Haraian Kingdom:
The Minister of the Interior by and with the consent
of the Cabinet is hereby authorized to execute and
deliver deed of conveyance for the nominal considera
ton of one dollar on behalf of the Hawaiian Govern
men of one acre of land in the premises Pensacola
street and Wilder Avenue lately occupied by the bar
racks of mounted police for the abovenamed object to
five o. trustees resident in said district of Honolulu,
who shall be approved by him. the said Minister of the
Interior in trust for the aforesaid object Such deed
shall contain suitable provisions for rendering per-
manent the said Board of Trustees and shall contain
condition to the effect that unless operations for the
construction of such buildings begun within two
years from the delivery of such deed to the said rus
tees the said deed shall be void and the premises
therein described shall revert to the Hawaiian Govern
ment and whenever said premises shall cease to be
used for the purposes contemplated by this Act the
same shall revert to the Hawaiian Government
Approved this eleventh day of September, A D. 1888
KALAKAUA REX
By THE KING:
L. A. THURsToN,
Minister of the Interior