davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

FTRE MARSHAL WHITCoIB. of BOs-
ton. recently made test for the p1lr-
pose Of learning whether rats could
start a fire By gnawing matches Three
rats were placed in wire cage con-
tanning a bunch of matches The first
night four fires were set by the rats.
and others were caused during the fol
lowing days Examination OF the
matches showed that only the phos-
pborus ends were gnawed. and that
some az them were carried some dis
lance fron the original bunch he Is
certain that Tres have been caused 81
rats gnawiDg matches
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

The public is prepared 10 believe in
almost any invention. actual or pro
spective. Of an electric character. Prof.
Elisha Gray announces that he has
Just completed what he calls telautO-
Graph. which name substantially
means autograph writing at distance.
Prof Gray Is confident that his inven-
ton can be made TO work over a cir
emit of hundreds Of miles and take
the place OF the noisy "hello" method
If communication. Perhaps the enc
mics of the Bell Telephone Company
can now see a way opening to secure a
satisfactory revenge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

NEW YORK, March "a At special meet
ing of the board of managers of the Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Henry Bergh, the former secretary, and
nephew OF the late Henry Bergh, was
unanimously elected president Of the So
ciety The new incumbent is 80 years old
A committee was appointed to raise fund
for the erection of q statue TO the late phil
anthropist and founder of the society
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

NATURE occasionally seems 10 take
n day or two off just to show man what
n puny creature he is. after all Forty
eight hours of storm paraiyzed traffic
over a wide section in the East, and
left great cities helpless in the grasp
of the mighty force. Grand a. arr
the triumPhs Of human genius over
the forces of nature. she can easily
convince man of his littleness when
she takes notion to exercise her Ia
tent power
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

A GEORGIA woman with an extraor-
binary proclivity for infanticide has
just been tried anu convicted. In n
rough way it is stated that in the past
ten years she has destroyed cover half
a dozen" Of her offspring. some being
burned IN her Fireplace. others buried
alive and Others cut UP and concealed
Herlast child was strangled and thrown
into an old we'll
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29
Tn. Thoroughness Of 1 srman Education

The ThOroughnesS OF erInan Education
1.-THE silaent fact" says Samuel
Smith, NJ. p, who had been studying
education in Germany, (which strikes
all observers is the universally of good
education in Germany. There is no such
thing as an uneducated class; there are
no such things, speaking broadly, as
neglected and uncared-for children.
All classes of the community are better
educated than the corresponding ones
in England: and this applies quite as
much to primary as to secondary edu-
cation. Nothing struck Inc more than
the general intelligence of the humber
working classes. Walters, porters,
guides, etc, have a knowledge of his
tory, geography, and other subjects far
beyond that possessed by correspond
irg classes in England. and the reason
is not far to seek. The whole population
has long been passsd through a thor
Ough and comprehensive system of in
struction obligatory by law and far
more extended than is given in our
elementary schools. | went through
several OF these schools and observed
the method of teaching, which was
simply admirable. The children are not
crammed. but taught to reason from
the earliest stages. The first object o
the teacher is to make his pupils conf
prehend the meaning of everything
they learn. and to carry them from
stage to stage so as TO keep up an eager
interest. | saw no signs of WEAKNESS OF
apathy among either teachers or schol-
airs. The teaching was all viva voce, the
teacher always standing beside the
blackboard. and illustrating his subject
by object lessons. The instruction was
thorough, the eye and the hand as well as
the ear, and questions and answers sue
ceeded so sharply as to keep the whole
class on the qui yive."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

Rev. WILLIAM CORBET LIE BRETON.
father of Mrs Langtry. whose death
has lately been recorded. was the SEN
Tor Dean Of all England tie was born
in 1915, ordained n deacon in 1889.
and became Dean of Jersey in 1850
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

The eight hundred aud seventy
fourth hero Of the six hundred who
made the celebrated charge at Bala.
klava has lust died at Buffalo. y. Y.
But. Notwithstanding. an exchange be-
lieves the number of deceased cOlored
servants who at one time served in
George Washington family At Mount
Vernon still. leads the procession 81
glorified statistics. The supply Of
Balaklava heroes and of Washington
nurses, like that of furniture which
came over in the Mayfower, is mex
haustible
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

IN 4 Chicago court the other day
August Elser obtained divorce from
his wife because she declared she loved
her NEWFOUNDLAND dog better than him.
Such couples should be uncoupled.
No fellow could live happily with a
woman who bestowed her heart ON a
dog. and it might be added that no
fellow is of much account who can't
cut out dog.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

Rowan COUNTY. KY. which during
the past few years has attained an un-
enviable nOtOriety by the number OF
feuds that it has furnished. rs a cure
for its facilitating state of lawlessness.
has been returned by the Legislature
TO the two counties from which it was
constructed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

PROF. WILEY. the chemist IF the
Department Of Agriculture at Wash
ingtOn, testified before the Senate
Committee the other day that Every
fine sirup' can lie made from rags BY
pouring sulphuric acid over them.
The fewer scientific discoveries Of this
kind We have the better.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29
RED ENIFE

was a typical India "a war; or and cut.
throat The history Of his raid. and
of KIT CARsON's sk.il and herOism IN
meeting the perils Of the occasion, IS
beelln in No. Z Of the New York
Jedgey. ROBERT BoSNER's Sons have
issued millions Of sample copies OF
this number Of the Ledger. but there
are. probably. persons who have not
vet had a copy, and we are informed
That anv one who has not had one of
these sample copies can get one free
of expense by simply sending his
name and address to the Ledger Office.
at the corner of William and Spruce
streets. New York inis is certainly
an easy and cheap way to get speci-
men number of the greatest Indian
story ever published.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

DUBLIN. Marcl % The local branch of
the National League in the Mansion House
ward of this city has passed a resolution
condemnng Mayor Hewitt, OF New Io-K,
for refusing to allow the Irish fig 10 be
hoistet en- the city hail on ST Patrick's
day, and declaring that such refusli was
an insult to thu Irish race throughout the
world
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29
c,lorc,I PeopIe'. Celebration.

CoLUMBUs. o., March -. -Arrangelment
nre being perfe ;ted for the celebration o.
the free dom of the colored peop-e In Oa.o.
Indiana. ulino s. Michigan ami Wisconsin.
given BY the ordinan G of 1877. and In the
Southern Suites given - President Lin
coins proclamation The celebration VII
take place during the centennial in this
city September 80
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29
nid rn.cott Cam,nit suIelde?

ST PAUL. Mimi, March ga corpse
seemingly that OF n suicide and answering
in many particulars the description OF the
miss ng Tascott has betn found at Inner
Grove, Mimi man who says he knew
Tascott affirms that the body is his, though
admit ng that decomposition has pro-
crossed so far as 70 render Identification
s3i4fioulf
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

LONDON. March 24-Having made an un-
successful attempt 10 insure his life with an
English company, King Milan, of Servia, is
ABOUT 70 try the American field. and an agent
will leave for New York in his interest in a
few days He is empowered to offer all the
expenses Of travelling to and from his do
mains 10 the medical representatives
OF as many companies as are willing to
look into the risk HIS applications in this
city We're for 1000 900 francs, or S4OO,-
600, and the refusal. 1t is understood. was
based upon the ground that the present
condition of affairs in Europe and the prob
abilities Of war or of an uprising in Servis
made the risk an extra hazardous one
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

A GRANDDAUGHTER of Charles Dick
ems Is stenOgrapher and typewriter
and makes her living by these callings.
She may have inherited her vocation
from her distinguished progenitor.
Dickens. before he took to writing his
marvellous stories. was a shorthand re-
v,nrsa~
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29
tn Amnsn In Aus.r,IInn-.

CHICAao March 20. Arrangements are in
progress for taking a company o. at least
twenty of the leading ball players OF Amer
lea TO Australia. Mr. A G. Spaiding. OF
Chicago is at the heal of the undertaking.
and VIII accompany the party. Under MS
dire elton the great C ties OF the antipOdes
will be afforded 3 fine exhibition OF the
beauties of Aneican baseball
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29
Fears OF Grea, Loss Of LIE.

Boston, March "a Three shipwrecks
are reported from the Atlantic coast The
Schooner Ella went ashore at Chatham.
Mass. and it is feared her crew have been
lost At Provincetown tie steamer Aguan
Is in distress. while in front OF Cape May
Brimiga, whose crew were lost in the great
storm of March u
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29
Must Go 20 Prison.

CHICAGO, March PA new trial fol-
James W. Sykes, the seed merchant who
was convicted of defrauding the Merchants
Loan q Trust Company out of SIS. 500 by
the issue of fraudulent warehouse receipts,
has been denied by Judge Horton, and the
sentence OF three years imprisonment in
the penitentiary was pronounced yester-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29
a Famous indian, and a Still More
Famous Indian Fighter

We give below 4 picture of KIT CAR
son, tie famous scout and Indian
fighter. whose thrilling exploits sur
passed IN interest aud adventure those
of all other frontier heroes. KIT :
portrait shows that be was n very lion
in courage and stern determination.
and also a man of fno intellect He
was, in truth, the ideal American hero
of the wild Western border.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29
The Lessons of "unser Fritz" Case.


The greatest doctors in Europe don't seem
70 know what ais . Unser Fritz
Thus are the Garfield and Grant episodes
repeated, and public confidence in expert
medical knowledge is again shaken.
The effect is reyulsion.
Since the fatal days OF 1883, many of the
doctrines of the schoolmen concerning ex-
tensive medication have been abandoned,
and all schools of practice are more and
more relying upon old-fashioned simple root
and herb preparations and careful nursing
the only reliances known TO our ancestors.
These methods and reliaRces are illus
trated today in a series of old-fashioned
roots and herbs preparations recently given
TO the world by the well-lnown proprie-
tors Of Warmers safe cure Appropriations
made from formulas possessed by many of
our oldest families, and rescued for popular
use, and issued under the happy designa-
ton CT Warmers Log Cabin Remedies.
Ny son, exclaimed a venerable woman
to the writer when he was boy, "my son,
you'r yeller and pale and weak like loolzin',
your needin' a good shaking up with some
sas parip."
A Jug of spring sarsaparilla was just rs
necessary in the winter supplies" Of fifty
years ago as was a barrel Of pork, and a
famous medical authority SAYS that the very
general prevalence Of the use of such a
preparation as Log Cabin Sarsaparilla ex-
plains the rugged health of our ancestors.
While Warmers Log Cabin Sarsaparllla is
an excellent remedy for all seasons of the
year, it is particularly valuable in the
spring, when the system is fun of sluggish
blood and requ res a natural constitutional
tonic and mvigoratOr to resist colds and
pneumonia, and the effects of q long winter
Philo NJ. Parsons, clerk of the City Hotel Of
Hartford, Conn, was Frustrated with cold
which. he says. seemed to settle through,
my body. NEGLECTED It and the result was
my blood became impoverished and poi
soned, indicated by inflamed eyes. was
treated, but my eyes grew worse. ! was
obliged TO wear a shade over them. j feared
that l would be obliged TO give ND work"
Under the operation of Warmers Log
Cabin Sarsaparilla and Liver Pills. he
saws, "The sore and infamed eyes disap-
peared Ny blood. l know, is in q healthier
condition than it has been for years. Ihave
a much better appetite. ] shall take several
more bottles for safety's sake. Warmers
Log Cabin Sarsaparilla is great blood
purifier and / most heartily recommend it."
A few bottles Of Warmers Log Cabin Sar-
saparilla used in tfs family now viii save
many a week Of sickness and many dollar
Of bills. Use nc other. This is the oldest,
most thoroughly &c ted, and the best, is put
up in the largest sarsaparilla bottle on the
market, containing 12J doses. There is no
other preparation Of similar name that can
equal il. The name of its manufacturers is
a guarantee Of its superior worth.
While the great doctors wrangle over the
technicalities of an advanced medical science
that can nOtcure disease, such simple prep
arations yearly snatch millions from I'M.
timely graves.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

The Northwestern blizzard was this
country's great winter disaster. but
Europe. especially in the region Of tie
Alps. has suffered no less. though in a
different way Avalanches have been
especially numerous in the last few
weeks, burying many villages and de-
stroying. in all. three or four hundred
people. More than two hundred bodies
have been dug out. but most of the re-
mainder will probably remain where
;hey are until the snow melts away.
In fact, Europe. as well as this eoun-
try, has seen a winter Of unwOnted Sc
verify
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

LATE reports from China place the
number Of lives lost in the great floods
along the yellow river NJ not less than
I.5OI. COO II this slaughter had taken
D lace in any European country or in
America il would have been the great
est sensation Of the age. but as it Is.
few people know OF care any thing
about the matter. The poets ideal Of
the universal recognition Of the broth
erhOod of man IS still so far from being
realized that only 4 powerful imagina-
ton and a robust faith can picture
such a condition of things as actually
existing
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

IT is said that at least six varieties
Of American birds have become totally
extinct during the last ten years. But
the English sparrow is still here. and
is likely to stay until it monopolizes
the whole field.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29
A Heavy Pension Claim Allowed.

WASHINGTON, March "a The Interior De-
partment officials disposed OF pension
claim yesterday that for years has been a
Irritable cause celebre 1t was the claim
of Cyphert p Gillette, of What Cheer, Keo-
kuk County, Ia, for total blindness The
amount which Gillette will receive is about
$40 600 in arrears as well as monthly
pension of $72 This is said to be the
largest sum ever paid TO private soldier
D sao
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

Mary said the old gentleman.
severely. Il think | saw you embrac-
ing young BlinkerSly this evening"
Perhaps You did, papa
''And yesterday evening Snifkins
had his arm around your waist.
well, papa?'
"And the night sifore that it was
Brown whose arm encircled you.
What of it, papa?'
Nothing. only ! think it's about
time for me to take the franchise for
this Associated Press arrangement.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

PARKERsBURo, W. Va. March 26.-Mrs
Joseph Parker, young won u with hus'
band and three children, on account OF pro
longed physical infirmity, became depressed
and at times required watching 70 prevent
her from doing violence TO herselL tridaT,
leaving her infant with a servant, she re-
paired to stable and saturated her c.o;h-
ing with coal oil Then she lighted 3 match
and set herself on fire. She died terrible
death in few hours.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

The contract for the Peter Cooper
monument in New York has been
awarded to St. Gaudens, who began
his art work in Cooper Institute. The
monument will cost about s33. OOO and
the money Is in the bank.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

SEYMOUR, Ind. March 26 The Daily
Democrat has reports from ali the counties
in the fruit let of Sout ern Indiana show
ing that the fruit germs are uniniured, AMI
that the prospect for full crop is better
than for years Winter wheat IS in good
condition nd the prospect for an average
croD is good
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

CHICAGO, March 2G.-The North-side ca
BILE line. work upon which was commenced
in September. 1856, viii be formally
opened 20 tho public to-day The system
has cost upwarl Of 81 600. coo There are
fou-.een miles OF cable. run by five 2,CO0-
horsepower engines The cars viii run
seven and onC-half miles en- hour
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29
4 Mil.IIfc E1.I Il.

LOUISVILLE. by, N 1ch 23-TEomas L
C-iitenden died az y at ysvi4e Tuesiay
las He was the son OF ex- United States
Marshal Thomas J. Crittenden. grandson Of
J. J. Crittenden. and nephew Of ex-GoF
ernor Tnomas Crittendeu. OF Missouri AZ
Anchorage six years ago young Cuttenden
killed Rose Mosby. cOlored waiter in bl
fathers miIy He was COW cte1 and
sentenced twice, bus on the thru trial was
acquitted II T. was still young, but his wild
life destroyed his health
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29
xv..o,1,.l.. xv,u s,r,k.

ST Louis. March 24-Eight hundred
members of the Wagon Makers Union have
informed their employers that they would
go out on strike Monday If their scale Of
wages is not advanced
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

AUsTIS, Tex. March % Governor Ross
has promulg ted a call Tor an extra session
OF the Legislature This is necessary to
consider ways and means to reduce the sur
plus in the treasury, which now amounts 20
over $40 600 600
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

NEW YORK State ratified the Federal
constitution at Poughkeepsie July 20.
l1sa The Legislature has appointed
a committee to arrange for a proper
centennial observance Of the event
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, March "a. james
Sapp and John Banes, charged with circu-
lating counterfeit five-dollar silver certifi-
Gates, were given preliminary examina-
tion Friday and held in $40 600 each The
men refuse to disclose whore they got the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29
wife Murder and Suicide.
L I'LL. l.

R1cHmosD. Va. March % William Nc
Chime. aged 50. residing on Timber Ridge,
Va. murdered his wife Mary, about the
same age, saturday, and then shot himself
in the neck It is thought that he struck
her in quarrel, and then stricken with re-
-. 1-sfiaa b3rasaFf
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29
rIneen Years for Forger Cooper.

LONDON March % Ringgo.d Cooper.
the American forger whose swindHng
operations cost the London and West
minister Bank and Others many thousand
pounds. was convicted and sentenced Sat
urdav to fifteen years penal seTvitude.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

LOUISA. the mother of the-dead En-
peror of Germany. wrote in 1903:
Our son William viii turn out, if
am not much mistaken. like his father.
simple. honest and intelligent"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

COLUMNS. o, March % in the tally
sheet forgery case the Jury disagreed, after
having been out since Monday. and yester-
si@y was discharged The ballot had stood
at ten to two for conviction ever since
TuestaY
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

The fine marble bust Of General
Logan recently executed for Mrs.
Logan has been placed temporarily in
the Marble Room Of the Senate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

tn said the London police have recoy-
cred from the Woodruff sisters, Harriet
and Alice. 800. 900 OF the securities OF
tained bv those notorious women from NJ
Gill. Of New York, tive years ago
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

YOUNGSTOWN, o, March % -ThuTsdsy
Ebenezer S5auyard. who ki.let Alice Han
cock yeer ago because size refused hin,
aud has since been twice convicted, was re
fused . new trial and sentenced TO be
hauge al Columbus july -
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

J. Bagley, Milwaukee & St Paul station
agent at Porterville, Wis, was attacked at
the depot at midnight Thursday by three
masked men. robbed of 800 and watch
and chain worth $3.50. and left gagged
and bOuud
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29
80 Tlre b aIIIwnul Fl.

MILWAUKEE,, MarcI CIV. II Schmidt's
sash and door factory covering hall q
block OF grouni, WIS de troyed by IRE
Thursday evening The loss, So. 600. i
only partly covered by insurance, and 300
men are thrown out Of employment
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

The Crown Prince Of Germany is
twenty-nine years olt At twenty
five Napoleon commanded the army
of Italy. At thirty he was among the
worlds greatest conouerors-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

CLARA MORRIS. Emma Albani Lily
Langtry end Fanny Davenport were all
born ir the year 1850
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29
canbrjdg- Wins.

LONDON. March 20 The annual boat race
between he university crews Of Cambridge
and oxford, rowed on the river Thames
Saturday. was won by Cambridge; time
20:4S
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

An experienced Adirondack guide
estimates that there are now in the
AdirOndaeks sixty thousand deer. two
thousand bears and one hundred
NroIraS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-29

A MAN bearing the name of Boomer
Blizzard died at Newburg. \. Y, re-
gently