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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29
DEATH WAS a GUEST

Though Uninvited, the King OF TerrOrs
Takes Part In the Celebration Of the
Opening of n New Railway IN Tennessee
Its First Excursion Train Wrecked and
Three Persons Are Klied-Forty-On
Injured.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Aug. %. A horrible
wreck occurred on the Knoxville, Cumber-
land Gap & Louisville railroad at Flat Gap
creek, twenty two miles from here, at 1879
Thursday morning. The train was the
first to go over the new road and carried a
select excursion of the City Council, the
Board of Public Works, representatives
of the Chamber of Commerce, the
very flower of the business and profess
sionRl men of Knoxville The train of two
cars left the track ut the crossing, and the
rear car went down a trestle. Only one
man was uniniured 1t was impossible to
obtain medical aid for a long time. and I'M
til4:3l p m, when the train reached Knox
vile. scanty attention was rendered. NJ ny
had to be brouht back on iat-cars and the
last part of the journey was made in driv-
ing rain. Three men died from their in
juries and others can not live. The dead
are:
Judge George Andrews the most prominent
lawyer in East Tennessee; 5. T. Powers, the
leading merchant and former president of the
East Tennessee Ere Insurance Company;
Alexander Reeder, leading politician who has
held many off1ces OF trust.
The injured are:
Alexander A. Arthur, president of the Cham
Der of Commerce. Isham Young, president OF
the Board of Public Works; John T. Hearn,
editor of the Saatnel; w. w. Woodruff, a lead
ing wholesale merchant; Charles S. Rimour,
attorney OF the Cumberland Gap 4 Louisville
road, A. Wilson, assis -..at chief engineer OF
the Cumberland Gap & Louisville road
County Judge Maloney; Alderman Barry; Al
dermah Hook ngs; General H. S. Chubert of
the Governors STAN A. J. Alberts, a who esale
merchant; Rev. X. J. Cook, professor of q. S.
Grant University; City Physician West, and
Judge Ingersoll.
Several others were injured, but not Sc
riously. The total number of injured was
forty one Intense excitement prevails here.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29
CROSSED THE DARK RIVER.

Death at ST. Louis of Henry Shaw, the
neutrality-suspicious. of His Life.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 26 Henry Shaw the
venerable philanthropist and the best
friend St Louis ever had died early sun
day morning without showing evidence of
physical pain or mental suffering At his
bedside were Mrs Julius MOrriss, his sister,
and a mum Der of his most intimate friends
Mr. Shaw was in his 9lst year.
Henry Shaw was an Englishmau by birth.
At the age of 10 he came 10 America and
located at ST. Louis May 4, 1919. He made a
fortune in commerce al enterprises and retired
from business at the age Of 90. He went
abroad and visited every quarter
OF the globe, being away from this
country about ten years. Upon his re-
turn he commenced the study and cultivation
of plants and flowers and established here the
world-famous botanical gardens. which he
made free to the public. With hs death the
gardens become the property OF the State
He gave in his lifetime 10 the city
Tower Grove Park, resort OF peculiar
beauty, where he resided Mr.. Shaw's estate
is valued at g., 500,C COO. and il is thought the
greater part will be left TO the city OF s. Louis
in various requests. He was ~ leaning
an Episcopalian, and the charitable inst.tu-
tions of that church, it is understood.
will be particularly favored in his will The
only relatives OF the deceased in this country
are his sister an cousin, Frank Bradbury.
A large number of distant relatives res.1e in
Manchester, Eng
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29
HER LIFE SPARED

Mrs. Maybrick's Sentence Committed to
Penal servitude for the Rest of Her
Days.
LONDON, Aug 23-The work of erecting
the scaffold for the execution OF Mrs
May brick had already begun when it was
announced officially that Home Secretary
Matthews had committed the sentence
OF the condemned woman to penal servi-
tude for life The decision was based
on the conflict of medical testimony
as to whether the poison found in
Mr. MaybriCk's stomach was sufficient to
produce death After a prolonged con-
sultation between eminent lawy ers and
Mr. Matthews the unanimous opinion was
arrived at that Mrs Maybrick had admin
istered poison to her husband with intent
to kill No further appeal, either for re-
lease from prison or for mitigation OF the
sentence to life imprisonment viii be en-
tertained
All the morning papers express satls-
faction at the Communication of Mrs May
bricks sentence, and commend Mr..
Matthews for the able manner in which he
has discharged his duty.
This decision is in accord with public
sentiment and the liveliest satisfaction Is
manifested on all sides
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29
A FATAL QUARREL.
1t Results in a Horrible Murder and At
tempted Suicide in Indianapolis.

1t Results in a Horrible Murder and At
tempted Suicide in Indianapolis.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug. 26-Late Satur-
day night a man and woman were found
near Che city limits with their Threats cut
and in dying condition. The amb 1lance
was summoned and the man was taken to
the city hospital and the woman, who had
in the meantime died, was taken to the
morgue. The man proved to be Ed Hess
man, of Cincinnati He has so far recov-
cred as to be considered out of dan
ger. Sunday he told the story of the crime
He said he and Bertha Elf, with whom he
had been intimate for three years past. had
been to Kissell's resort and on tfeir return
home had quarrel Becoming .nfuriated
he drew his pocket knife and cut her
throat and then, horror-stricken at what
he had done, he drew the knife across his
own throat The deceased women was a
dressmaker and bore an excellent reputa-
ffOn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29

city are elaborate and will present gor-
geous appearance. The city is prepared to
entertain unlimited crowds The expCsi-
ton viii be formally opened August - by
Governor Larrabee.
The palace has been built By the Blue Grass
League, composed OF citizens OF the eighteen
counties in the Southwestern corner OF the
State for the purpose OF advertising jhat sec
ton facilities as y stock--aisinE reg on. The
building is l01XlJ1 feet on the ground and l@1
feet nigh. The roof Is matched with native
grasses and all entrances and projections are
quilt OF baled hay. The inter or is divided
into sections 10 accommodate cNh DTS
from various counties in the league. and
from Montaua. she two Dakotas aud
Washington. IN size, DIES 81, dec9Tat on aud
value OF exhibits il compares faYorably with
many ice palaces. corn palaces. spring palaces,
etc, thar have graced other eHtcrpg!sIu- cites
OF the Republic. The decorations 81 the blue
grass palace are artistic ana elaborate Above
a point where the eye can detect tie q Inference
canvas paintings represent pastures with cat
tie ranging there beside running streams and
under the shade Of OvrvuuuE ug tra e~.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29
A TRIBUTE TO THE BRAVE.

The Cornerstone of the Monument to
Indiana Soldiers and sailors Laid at
indianapolis = President Harris on As
sists at the Ceremony.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug. 2S The corner
stone of the Indiana soldiers and sailors
monument was laid Thursday afternoon
with imposing ceremonies in the presence
of the President of the United States,
many men of prominence and thousands
of veteran soldiers and sailors II the
monument commissioners themselves had
had the privilege of selecting the weather
they wished they could not have done bet
ter than did nature. 1t was all that could
have been asked
AL day Wednesday and the early morn
ing trains yesterday brought thousands of
strangers TO the city, and by noon there
were not less than 10000 on the streets.
The city was afiame with color in honor of
the occasion. With the scaffold of the
monument in Circle park as the hub
the streets radiated in every direction
like the spokes of a mighsy wheel and
a glance up any of tn IN revealed TO
the eye nothing save the red. white and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29
CHIHA'S HORROR.

The Loss OF Life by the Overflow of The
Yellow River in July Too Great To he
Estimated-Man Killed by an Earth
quake in Japan.
SAN Francisco Aug. %. The steamer
Oceanic from Hong Kong aud Yokohama
arrived Sunday with late Chinese advices.
Further details of the bursting OF the yell
low river embankments in the province of
Shan Tung. July % state that the destruc-
ton is widespread The breach in the river
is over 1900 feet in length and a swift
current swept through. flooding TO "a depth
of twelve feet large extent of the country
lying adjacent Many houses We're washed
away, and dispatch from Chez Foo states
that the number of persons drowned j. TOO
great to be counted. Ten districts al al
ready submerged, and it is feared many
more in the low-lying country south will
suffer similar fate.
The latest advices concerning the earth
quake at Kummamota, Japan, July %,
place the number of killed at eighteen and
the wounded at nineteen. Fifty-two
dwellings were demolished A telegram
on the 4th of July states that fifty-three
shocks had been experienced and that they
continued TO be felt TIE inhabitants were
sleeping in the open air. The same earth
quake was felt in the province of CIulzugO.
Considerable loss of life is reported, but no
particulars have been received
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29
RELIEVING FIELD FROM BLAME.
An Order for the Dismissal of the Charge
Against the Assoclafe Insfice.

An order Tor the Dismissal oil the Charge
Against the Associate Justice.
SACRAMENTO, Cal, Aug. 26. Governor
Waterman has written the following letter
to the Attorney General of the State:
&c. A. JOHNSON ATTORNEY GENERAI.-Dedr
Sir: The arrest Of Stephen J. Field, Justice
OF the Supreme Court OF the Uuited States,
on the unsupported oath Of woman
who on the very day the cath was
taken and often before threatened his life,
viii be a burning disgrace TO the
State unless disavowed. 1 therefore urge
upon you the ETY. OF at once i1strueting
khe district attorney at San Joaquin County to
dismiss the unwaIranted proceedings against
HIM. The question OF jurisdiction of the State
courts in the case of Deputy United States
Marshal Maggie is one for argument. The I'M
precedented indignity on Justice Field does
not admit OF argument
Acting upon the communication from the
Governor, Attorney General Johnson has
addressed a letter to District Attorney
White at Stockton, in which he says that in
view of the fact that there is no evidence
to implicate Justice Field in the shoot
ing of Judge Terry, public justice de-
mands that the charge against him be
dismissed. The Acknowledgement further
says: IF any evidence should come to
light hereafter duplicating any person in
this matter of so much gravity your dis
erection to proceed under new complaint
is not sought to be contrC He'd y
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29
UNCLE SANS BAD DEBTS.

over $4,000. 900 in judgments Owing to
the Governmeat-Ehorts at Collection
TO BE Made.
WAsHINGToN Aug. Il Amid the records
which Solicitor of the Treasury Hepburn
found among the files OF thai Office when
he took possession We're @ number Of re
viscd records OF personal suits and iudg
ments.~ known among the clerks in the
office as the "old dOckets These extend
back for a period o. more than fifty years
and embraces unpaid Judgments to amounts
aggregating upward OF So, 0,oJJ So
licitor Hepburn proposes TO make an effort
to collect this money and from the re
ports OF his agents he feels quite hopeful Of
success.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29
BRAVED THE RAPIDS.
Safe Passage Through the whirlpool at
Niagara by Carlisle ID. Graham and His
Famous Barrel

Safe Passage Through the whirlpool at
Niagara by Carlisle ID. Graham and His
Famous Barrel
BUFFALO, N. u, Aug. 26-Carlisle D. Ora
ham on Sunday successfully passed in his
barrel from the Maid of the Mist landing
at the foot of Niagara falls through the
DEVILS and whirlpool rapids and the great
central whirlpool, coming out in safety
He entered the rapids at 4:3O p. m. On the
surrounding heights were over 1000 specta-
tors. At 4:30 o'clock the barrel entered
the great whirlpool where in 1887 William
Flack lost his life in similar attempt For
moment it sank from sight and hundreds
screamed: HE is lost :" But in a moment
the little tub reappeared and fioated to
the Canada side beyond the reach
of rescuing party which had
intended to stop it at this point Then it
fioated around till it was caught in the
devils rapids, where it was borne swiftly
on to Lewiston When recovered at $50
O'Clock the barrel contained foot of water.
but the occupant was uninjured Graham
will send the barrel over the Horseshoe
falls to-day and if it is uninjured will go
over it himself next Sunday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29
ANOTHER DAM BURSTS.


OF Reservoir in Rhode ISLAM.
Providence, r. L, Aug 26-The Spring
Lake reservoir near FiskvilIe, about If
teen miles from the city which supplies a
whole row of mill villages along the Paw
tuxet river, burst Sunday afternoon.
Three persons were drowned ard some
damage done to property. A man
named leaw, who was about a
quarter of a mile OH, noticed the
water coming through the masonry
of dam in a stream about as bic as Z
barrel The hole was apparently growing
very rapidly. and before he could get out
of the way the water was up TO his neck
Meanwhile, down the valley were Mrs
Greene Tew, aged 90, a Mrs Hawkins.
aged 90, and Mrs Tew's son. years old
They were walking through a strip
Of wood and were overtaken by the
food and drowned The bodies were
found in the wood, through which the
water quickly ran until it emptied into the
Pawtuxet river. The river rose rapidly ami
caused considerable alarm among people
along its banks, who thought that
the Ponegansett reservoir, tie big
gest I'm the State, had gone. Many
of them left their houses and
fed. but the flood subsidized as rapidly as it
had come. The path of the water from the
reservoir was through thinly settled coun-
try, and the only damage to property was
the wrecking of a table belonging 10 Rus
sell Matthewson, the capsizing of n car
riage-shop belonging to DR.. f. K. Clarke,
and the demolition of three road bridges
The cause of the bursting of the dam is
believed to be a spring that existed under
the middle of the dam. The builders did
not take sufficient precautiOn 10 choke this
spring and it undermined the dam
The daIu was built in 1881 for the service
of the Pawtuxet Valley Company. Tho
reservoir covered Is acres and contained
about p, 900 gallons Of water. The
dam is 925 feet Ions, II feet 9
inches high, feet WIDE on top, and
35 feet wide at tie bottom The
embankment is composed OF clay and gray
elm layers and puddled The lower slope
is retained by a stone wall and the upper
slope is pay ed with stone. The zap lett by
the water is between 10 end 20 feet long.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29

sTREAToR, Ill, Aug. 25.-The vestibule
train on the Santa Fe railroad was
wrecked this morning at kinsman, fifteen
miles north Of here. The train was heaVi-
~ loaded with Grand Army veterans and
friends bound for the Milwaukee, encamp
ment The disaster was caused by spread
ing rails and five coaches were thrown
down an embankment a distance of forty
feet At least fifty persons were hur. but
none killed outright
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29
A Methodist Minister at Nicola. Ia. Stains
His Hands with Flood.

Nicola, Ia, Aug. 2l.-l.ev. j. Helmick,
pastor of the Methodist church, Monday
night shot and killed Earl Palmer, pOpu-
lar young man Of Council Blufs A
month ago when Palmer was married
the preacher OH cted TO the match, and
In his opposition used strong language
against Palmer. From that time the feel
ing intensified Monday evening Helmick
returned home from the country and saw
Palmer standing in his doorway. He called
70 him to 90 away when he was struck by
an egg. He then drew his revolver and
fred and Palmer fell. The preacher was
T,Iaced under arrest
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29

A NEW industry in Trenton. y. j.,
is the making Of dynamite guns. Six
Of these guns are now being construct
ed by the New Jersey Steel and Iron
Company The guns are to be fifty
feet long. eleven inches in diameter.
and will be made in three sections.
They will be constructed of cast-steel
plates, bolted securely together.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29

HAREIsBURG, Pa Aug p The statistf-
clans of the PENNSYLVANIA weather service
have calculated the rainfall Of that State
during the summer and find that II
gathered in one place it would form a lake
1000 miles square" and thirty-five feet
deep During the three days of the johns
town food nearly 7,oU,0o00oO tons OF water
fell upon the mountains of Northern Penn
sVivanfa
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29

KANSAS Cry, No, Aug. 26.-Two fright
full accidents occurred on the cable road
Saturday evening. Miss Mamie L. Burlew
was run over and instantly killed Her
body was cut 10 pieces. r T. Hinde, re-
corder of deeds of this (Jacksonl county,
fell while al ghting from one car directly
in front of one approaching from the oppo-
site direction He was badly cut about the
head and at a late hour had not regained
consciousness. His life is despaired Of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29

A BOSTON matchmaker recently had
rare task. II was the putting in
order Of two watches. each Of which
had cost 81. 500. The case of each of
these watches is Of pure gold and its
works number fully 400 pieces. On
the larger dial there are four smaller
dials; one showing by diagram OF
the sky the changes of the moon. a
second dial each month. a third dial
she day Of the month, and a fourth
dial the day of the week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29
THE USUAL RESULT.

Two Women I'm Denver Burned to Death
While Trying to Light Fires with Kero-
sene.
DENVER, Col, Aug. 26-During the pres
ent month dozen persons have lost their
lives in this city and vicinity by using kero-
sene in starting fires. Most of the victims
have been women. Saturdays record
shows two more. Mrs. Dulmadge, mother
of Assistant Fire Chief Marshal Dulmadge,
of this city, was fatally burned while
pouring oil from a can into her cook stove.
Mrs. JEFF Orr, wife of prominent business
man of Durango, was using kerosene to
light a fire when the can exploded, burning
her in horrible manner, her flesh peeling
off her bones. Death soon ended her sui
ferings
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29

THERE are now five hundred Ameri-
can schools in Turkey, all Of which,
except one, are open daily. An order
was recently made by the Turkish
Government prohibiting any interior
ence with the schools, which had been
impeded and interfered with BY the
local authorities.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29

General William W. Treadway died at his
home in Madison the o:aer day. aged
eIghty-five years lie was Deputy Comp
troller OF the State OF New York from ~
70 1915. was Quartermaster-tiene of wis
consin during the war, and war claim agent
for the state after peace was declared In
the latter position he disbursed over $40
90 He leaves widow and six children.
one OF whom is the wife of James l. High.
prominent Chicago lawyer. Two sons
are leading ST Louis business men.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29

WASHINGTON Aug y. Tho free deliv-
cry service has be,n ordered established.
and 70 begin October /, at the following
post-offices. EenOminee, Mich Albion
Mich Wausau. Wis Fostoria, o.; Aspen,
Col Flushing, y J., Kearney, Neb.; St
Johnsbury, Vt. St Cloud. MINI MedfOrd,
Mass Westfeld, Mas; Niagara Falls, \.
l. Mount Verson. y. j.; Lock Haven, Pa !;
Johnstown. y. Y. East Liverpool, O.; Cor
~. Pa Biddeford, Ne; Oberiin, o., and
Madison. Ind
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29
TUMBLEo WITH A CRASH.

slilwaukee's New Nstatorium Falls to
Pteees-A Miniature Flood.
The new natatorium which was recently
completed in Milwaukee at a cost of Sl5,O 900
and accepted by the city collapsed with a
crash the other morning, the floors giving
way and giving the residents IN the vicin-
Ity a miniature example of tie Johnstown
hOod as the great volume Of water flowed
from the tank into the street, filling the
cellars and causing sewers 10 overflow. No
lives were lost, as the occupants were given
warning by the cracking of the building
some minutes before the final crash The
loss was s5o,UoU and fails on the city
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29

VICTORIA MoRosINI, the daughter
of the New York millionaire. who
married her fathers coachman several
years ago and starred on the stage,
has done satisfactory penance for her
social sin. and is again with her father
as a modest but attractive belle at
Saratoga. The whereabouts Of the
husband are unknown to the outside
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
PEARLS WITHOUT PRICE.

The Gem-Hunting Craze at Darlington
ReceIves Setback.
The bottom OF the pearl industry at
Darlington dropped ouL suddenly the
other day. DR. Carey, who shipped pack
age Of pearls estimated at a value OF $500
70 Chicago, received a telegram from the
oonsignees stating that the pearls were of
nc value The effect OF tn dispatch was
mdicrous in the extreme, and great many
prominent citizens became sensitive on
the pearl question. Quite an amount OF
money had changed hands among local
SPECTATORS boy took thirty-eight al
legged pearls out of one she'll and refused
an offer of s25 ON the spot
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29

During a thunderstorm the other night
lightning struck a tent belonging to a
camping party on Wisconsin Point, near
Superior. completely demolishing it. A
large party OF young ladies were sleeping
in tent twelve feet away and were rem
dered helpless for nearly an hour. Light
ming also struck a lumber camp and sew
eral other places in that neie hbOrnood In
the lumber camp ii Knocked the pipe out
OF n mans mouth aud discharged a rifle
which was near by.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29

Mrs NEWMAN, wife of b shop New
man. is in charge of a home just opened
at Round Lake. n. Y, for returned
women missionaries. II is called the
Orient, and Is an annex to the home
in India, which is called the Occident.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29

NEW ORLEANs, Aug. 25.-The sensation
yesterday was the disappearance Of prom
inent young lawyer and notary, Alphonse
Phillips. The matter came before the pub
lie in a suit fled by one OF his clients, de
rnandin- an accounting for funds left in
his custody, amounting, it is claimed, to
$50. 600 or $780, 600. Phillips was an Official
OF the Mexican Lottery Company, out OF
which he made handsome sum
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-08-29
The Apple Crop WIN BE short.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Aug % The enor-
nous apple crop of last year is succeeded
this year ~ a comparatively short yield in
the great apple belt In New England, New
York and Michigan there i, only 81 per cent.
of a full crop The crop is especially short
in New York, where it will be hardly half
as large as usual and is rated at only - per
cent Ohio fruit is not in good condition
The same report comes from Illinois.