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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
NNEs
n the 10Th

The French Government on the Goth
stopped General Boulanger's pension
HENRY LEyERING and Dan Murray both
seventeen years old, were drowned while
bathing on the 9th near Bloomington Ill.
OK TIE 4th ult the Neversink, the thirty
foot boat which sailed from Boston about
the middle of May, arrived at Havre.
Captain Lawlor and his two companions
were we'll
THE death of Carlotta Patti, Che singer, a
sister of Adelina Patti, occurred in Paris On
the 18th ult at the age of forty nine yeaiS
On the 2Sth ult the British bark Ecuador,
Captain Hughes, from Buenos Ayres April
% for Barbados, was reported lost with all
her crew
WEST AFRICA advices of the Goth ult. con-
firmed previous reports of the shocking
privations to which Stanle", r. S1pi6reT,
had hssn subjected 1t was stated that his
hair had turned snow white, that his
clothes were rags, and that he was without
shoes, being obliged TO wear skins to cover
his feet
AT Nuremberg, Germany, a fire on the
Zen ult destroyed thirty-six buildings,
causing a loss of twelve million marks
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04
The Firm of S. Robbins & Son, of Phila-
deIphia, Makes an Assignment.

PHILADELPHIA, June ~ AFTER confessing
Judgment for sl43J0 TO the Kensington
National Bank for money loaned, the old
established iron firm of S. Robbins &
Son, proprietors of the Philadelphia
rolling-mills and blast furnace, Wednes-
day made a general assignment for the
benefit of creditors to Edward H. Wilson,
of the iron commission firm of E. II. Viii
son & Co, who are creditors to the amount
of SO, 600 or more. meeting of the cred
itors has been called for Monday after
noon at the Office of counsel for the en-
barrassed firm The total liabilities of the
firm amount to about $4,000, and the
total assets about half this amount
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04
LATER.
The Most Importapt witness.

CHICAGO, July Tonight it is learned
that the German, John Kunze, who was
indicted by the grand jury last Satur-
day, together with seven others, for
completely in the murder of DIR. Gro
min, is in the hands of the police, and
has been for several days. It Is stat
ed further that Kunze is the impor-
taat witness whose testimony before
the grand jury Saturday fastened the in
dictment and final report. 1t is under
stood that Knuze has told the police all
that he knows about the affair, and con-
fessed that he drove Detective Coughlin
to the Carlson cottage on the night of
Nay 4, the horse and wagon used being
the property Of +. o. Sullivan, the in
dicted iceman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04
ACCUSED OF THREE MURDERS.
Holyoke Woman Arrested for Poison
ing Her Husband and sons.

HoLYokE. Mass, JHae 2S-Mrs Lizzie
Brennan was arrested Wednesday afternoon
on suspicion OF having killed her husband
and two sons by poisoning their food with
arsenic The Brennans had six chill
dren Mrs Brennan insured their lives
and the lives of herself and her husband
for sums ranging from $50 20 s2oOO,
the policies being made payable TO
herself The husband, Michael Brennan.
died about ten months ago under suspicious
circumstances. James Brennan, son dieo
suddenly about six weeks ago. Ihoinas
was taken violently sick about two weeks
ago and went out into the country, where
he rallied on returning home he was
taken sick again and died to-day in great
agony. All the medicines have been seized
by the Officcrs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04
FATALLY STABBED.
A Burglar Murders a Young Girl In Her
Fathers Residence.

Fathers Residence.
A burg ar entered the house of John
Weber a few nights ago at La Crosse,
through a window in a room occupied by
Mr.. Webber's two daughters, Kate and
Lena The girls were awakened while the
robber was searching their clothing. and
Lena, the younger sister, aged eighteen
years, attempted to escape. She stumbled
over a basket, and before recovering her
self was seized by the burglar, who
plunged knife into her body j. st below
the tenth rib. The knife was pulled up
ward and deep cash about nine inches
long was cut, leaving exposed the heart,
lungs and intestines. The assassin then
went to the bed and made thrust at the
other girl, who managed to eyade the
knife. The burglar was frightened of by
the noise of a brother approaching and made
his escape. Within fifteen minutes after
the tragedy occurred the entire police
force was searching for the villain. About
twenty arrests had been made. When the
guilty perso2 was discovered he would
probably be lynched
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04
DR.. M'DOW ACQUITTED.
Captain DawsOn's Slayer Found No
Guilty at Charleston.

CHARLESTON, 5 c.. July THE jury in
the Mellow murder trial Saturday. after
being in thcie room two hours, returned q
verdict of not guilty. The trial Of
DIR. T. f. Mellow has lasted Just
six days, of which three and a half
days were occupied in the taking
of testimony and two and half days
were taken UP by argument The verdict
was not surprise, although it excited
universal Indignation. The jury-box was
packed with negroes, and the white men
on the Jury are known To have had no
friendly feelings for the murdered editor.
The courtroom was as still as death
while the words of the verdict were being
read Mellow heard the verdict with a
faint smile and remained rs mOtionless as
a statue Upon the instant yell arose that
reminded old soldiers of yells heard during
critical periods in front of Petersburg
1t was more of an exultant yell than one
of ioy The negroes yelled in unison with
DR. McDow's friends The Judge admins
tered q stern rebuke and discharged the
iurV
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04

AIL the batteries for the new ships
Of our navy are given a coat of brOnZ~
color as soon as mounted. - -
being of bright steel ..o,or ,yban -.
ceived from tn v..,,-i,,,, r...l,,,,,,7. =,
...s Il was at one time the
custom to carry the heavy rifles bright
~ polished, but it was found in service
that the glare from the pieces greatly
disturbed the aim of the gunners. be
sides serving as reflector to the rays
Of the sun and making known the To-
cality Of the guns.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04

JOHN MCDONALD. of Waterbury,
Conn. who has just got over a sickness,
has suddenly regained his eyesight. of
which he has been deprived for more
than thirty years He says that dur
ing his recent illness he experienced
dizziness and other peculiar sensations
in his head, and at one time heard a
strange, swapping sound. His case is
one of great interest to the medical
Profession.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04

WASHINGTON, July 1-Sir Julian Paunce
fots has purchased several acres OF tin'
farming land Just outside of the city. with
in the ncighborhood OF the Country Club
which it is understood he intends develop
ing to farming purposes This is The mrs
instance on record of a foreign Ambassador
investing in District real estate. 81
Julian intends sailing early in July for 1
visit home, and upon his return in th'
autumn will be accompanied by his wife
and two daughters
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04

NIAGAsA FALLS. \. Y, July Carlisle d.
Graham sent his barrel to La Sale Satur-
day and on Sunday took it to Chippewa,
Ont. and let il drift down the river and
over the Horseshoe falls II was broken
into a thousand pieces in the rapids and the
pieces were seen going over This settles
the question with Graham, ana be viii
never attempt to 20 over the falls in bis
tsnatepF boar
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04

Mas ABRAHAM LANSING, Of Albany.
n. T.. has in her possession the first
American flag ever flung to the breeze.
IL was bequeathed to her by her
grandfather, Colonel Peter Ganse-
WORT, who commanded Fort Stanwix
VIXEN the flag was first hOisted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04

Mrs. ALEXANDER A. WILLIS. of San
Francisco. is said to be the only native
Samoan woman in the United States.
Her maiden name was LaulIi Maleti,
ami she was a woman Of rank and sta
tiCn. She is a distant relative of King
Malietoa and connected by marriage
with the families Of native chiefs and
officials. She is well educated, and
has written an interesting book de
scriptive' of her country and its
,,,1uFa
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04
Durango Nearly Destroyed.

DURANGO, Col, July Fire broke out
here to-day in the southern part of the
city. A high win0 prevailing at the time
spread the flames in a short time in every
direction. Eight business blocks, includ-
ing all the business houses and a part Of
the resident portion of the town was de-
stroyed Loss estimated at $500 OOO
Origin of the fire incendiary.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04
White Cans at Anoka.

ANoKA. Mimi, July IA party OF
White Caps whose presence was not
known until to-day administered punish
ment upon two young men known as the
Brown brothers. For some time the boys
have been suspected Of pilfering. Satur-
day evening 20 or 80 masked men took the
boys out to vacant lot and gave them
horse whipping and ordered them to leave
town. Mrs DAVIS house was searched and
a large quantity % property that had
been missed by neighbors was found.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04
The Eureka Improvement Company Forced
TO the MaIl-Thc Liabilities.

ST.. PAUL, Mimi, June 27.-The largest
business smashup that has occurred in St
Paul in many years came to light Wednes-
day afternoon in the assignment of the
Eureka Improvement Company. The
amount involved is 500. 600. considerable of
which is held by Eastern parties.
The Eureka company was organized to
deal in lands and electric motor enter
prises in South St. Paul The assignment
was made to Thomas I. Smith. one
of the largest stockholders, on an
attachment suit brought by Fowble
& Fitz, surveyors The crisis
was expected, and real estate circles were
well prepared to meet il
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04

Miss HOWE and Miss Burbank, teach
ers in the high school at Hartford,
Conn. sailed the other day for Eu-
rope, bound on a long tour all by
themselves. After leaving the steam
er they will take passage northward
along the Norwegian coast. going as
high as North Cape, toward the Land
of the Midnight sun" The journey
will last for about three months.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04

CHICAGO. June - The Burton block, a
large six story building 71xl5O feet, at the
northwest corner of Clinton and Van
Buren, streets. was ruined by IRE between
the hours of and : o'clock this morning.
and now nothing but part OF the outer
walls remain standing. About ten firms
occuuied the floors OF the structure, and
none of them viii save any stock that is OF
any value The total loss 10 the butldfag
and contents is estimated a. $50 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04
Under Failing walls.

SAVANNAH, Ga, July Fire here to-day
destroyed four business establishments
The total loss on buildings and stock will
amount to fully sl5O,OO0 While the fire.
men were working on the buildings in the
heat of the fire a trout wall gave way
carrying the fireman with it, burying six
of shem under a mass of hot bricks One
fireman was killed outright and the others
seriously IL iured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04

The great bridge which is to cross
the St Lawrence at Quebec will. with
its approaches, be $4,000 feet or nearly
SIX and half miles long. The top of
the bridge will be 4OS feet above high
water level, allowing the largest ocean
vessels to pass under it. One span in the
bridge will have a length of ]. 442 feet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04

AT the recent commencement exer-
cises at Brown University in PrOvi-
dence. X l., it was announced by the
president that the Governor of the
State had donated to 1t an observa-
tory and its equipment, and that by
the will OF another alumnus 800, 900
had been given to il for the erection
and furnishing of physical labora-
fnrt-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04

GAIIATIN. Tenn, June 2Z.-The Chesa-
peake & Nashville passenger train due here
at II a. m jumped the track at Bledsoe
Wednesday morning and the passenger and
baggage coaches went down about sixty
feet Conductor T. B. Buck and Mail Clerk
Henry Peacock jumped and were badly
hurt About eight persons were seriously
injured and several children were more or
less hurt The wrecked ears were badly
smashed and it is feared there are a few
bodies under the wreck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04
The sionr Ready to SIGN.

CHAMBERLAIN, S. D., July 1-Reliable re-
ports brought here by persons residing
near the Lower Brule and Crow Creek
agencies, state that the commission will
have little or no trouble in securing the
signatures of nearly all the Indians at
those agencies.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04

Mrs. HAYES. known among the sol
diers under her husband 5 command as
the Mother Of the Regiment, won
he sobriquet in the following way: a
half-witted fellow was tsld by his com
rades upon her arrival in camp that
she had come to do meuding. In good
faith he carried his blouse 20 her 20
mend. After a moments thought she
saw the situation. and determining "a
save MIN from ridicule she mended il
as If it were really her business The
men we're ashamed. but delighted
with her way Of treatiI Z the matter,
gave her the above title.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04
To Purchase a water-Power.

Parties from Detroit will purchase the
entire water-power at De Pere. involving
an outlay of over $4,000, and the dam
will be raised to nearly double its present
height In case this is done it viii prac-
tically drown out the lock and dam at Little
Kaukauna 1t is estimated that these i'm
provements will cost at least $3.50, 900, and
viii make one of the finest water-powers
in the country
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04

BERLIN, July Ia fire which started in {
cooperage workshop in Luneberg, in Han.
over, Saturday, destroyed thirty six build
ings. including several factories with val
liable mach merry. and burned the roof o.
st. Nicholas Church. Over 600 people are
thrown out of work The loss is estimated
Mt 2 600 0gO marks
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04
HIS CAREER ENDS.

Abram Wakeman, an Old-Time New
York Lawyer and Republican Politician,
Passes Away.
NEW YORK, July 1-Abram Wakeman, one
OF the Oldest lawyers and Republican
politicians in this city, died at l o'clock
Saturday morning ut his residence,
No. rs East Twentieth street He
was 6j years of age Mr.. Wakeman
was one OF the organizers of tho
Republican narty in New York State. Presi-
dent Lincoln appointed him postmaster of
New York CITY during the war. He served
till after Iincoln's death After retiring
from the postmastership he was appointed
surveyor of the port For many years he
has devoted himself TO his law practice.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04

CLEvELAND. o., Jaly !. The Academy of
Music, the oldest place OF amusement in
the city. was Quilted by fire at o'clock sun
day morning, every thing ietween the
walls and first floor being burned out The
loss on the building, which belongs to the
A. Montpelier estate, will reach $1,000,
on which there Is an insurance Of $500.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04

The total length of the submarine
cables at present in use is given by an
Austrian paper at lis. 031 miles or
this length 1O2 5SI miles belong to
various cable companies and 10, 500
miles are Government property.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04

b P. SHILLABER Mrs. Partington)
is tied up in complicated knot by
rheumatism, but his cheerful DISPOSE
ton stands by him still. To a friend
he recently spoke Of himself as sitting
from years end TO years end, armed
with paper. pipe. pills and patience. .
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04
Initial in Death

The wife of Peter Marx of the town of
Auburn, Fond du Lac County, died the
other evening at the age of sevenUy-six
years Her husband went TO KewaskuIn to
buy coffin and on his Eeturn home took
sick and died the next day They were
buried at St MichaeTs Church in Farming
ton. Three years ago they celebrated their
golden wedding
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04
COERCION IN IRELAND.
Editor O'Brien Arrested While Making
Speech at COrE-The Enraged POPulaee
Engage in "A Struggle with the Police
Many Parsons Iniurah.

Engage in "A Struggle with the Police
Many Persons Injured.
CORK, July William OBrien, member
of Parliament for Cork. and Mr.. Patrick
O'Bri II, member from Monaghan, spoke at
a crowded meeting here Sunday. When
Mr. Viii lam o Brien had finished his speech
the police, who were present in force. took
him into custody This action caused great
excitement among the populace and
they began to stone the police, who
thereupon charged upon them, injur-
ing many persons. including Mr. Patrick
OBrien- This gentleman, though scarcely
able to walk, having been severely handled
by one of the policemen in the course of the
charge upon the populace, stepped up &c
Mr. William O'Brien where the police were
holding him and shook hands with him.
The excitement here is at fever heat and
disorder continues Other meetings were
held at many points in the vicinity OF Cork.
Thirty eight persons were treated at in
frmaries for wounds on the head. Some
reported that they had been hit with the
butt ends of the policemen's rifles Patrick
o. Brien is in a critical condition.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04

sHEBoYGAN Wis July Thomas Stearns
q travelling salesman for the Croker Chair
Company. and Tony Braun, painter feu
fl pm a scaffold at the fourth story OF the
ecker factory to the ground Tony Braun
died soon after from a fracture Q! the skull
Thomas stearns is alive and may recover
The breaking Of a hook caused the aoci-
dent
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04
StanIer,s Hardsilips.

LONDON, July Mail advices from West
Africa confirm previous reports of the
shocking privatious to which Nh. Stanley
has been subjected. IL is stated that hli
hair has turned snow white, that his C othe'
are In rags, and that he is without shoes
being obliged to use skins 10 cover hi
feet
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04
on to Contest for ChampionsI,!.. iionor.

New YORK. June 27-Ariong the saloon
passengers on the steamship Germanic foz
Liverpool were William O'GonnOr the
famous Canadian sculler, and his masaser,
Frederick Mossop oConnor will row
Searle the Australian champion, for So 90
a side and the worlds championship on he
Thames river in September. o ConIior said
he as confident of returning home with
the championship
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04

CHICAGO. July August Multernhaue
was instantly killed at haywood by North
western railroad train, and his brother in
law, Fred Liebenhauer ana niece, SteIi
Ralze, were seriously injured, the acct
dent being caused by their driving acros
.l,, +r.c,-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04

PROP E b. ANDREWS. professor of
political economy and social science
at Cornell University. has been APP
pointed to the presidency of Brown
University at Providence. r l.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04

CONGRESS will be petitioned next win
ter to enact laws for the coinage of a
half-cent piece. Il is held that in the
large cities, and especially in New
York, such a coin would be popular.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04
Hatched in an Oven.

Mr.. McTavey, of Fond du Lac. had q hen
which, after industriously sitting en- a
bakers dozen of eggs, died three days be
fore the time when the chicks should break
the shells Not discouraged by this. how
ever, Mr. McTayey placed the eggs on cot
ton in pan snd put the same in a mOder-
ateiy heated oven. At the proper time a
chicken und its way out of each she'll
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04
Our Later Washington.

Mr.. Phonyman-You have got a
lovely garden. DO you raise many
vegetables2
Horticultural Friend-Yes, indeed,
ny vegetables are a success. / had
green peas q week before any body
else in the neighborhood had any.
George. let me congratulate you"
why do you call me George"
because yor re- first in peas. -
Texas Siftinps.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04
No Iiuuor In Camp.

WASHINGTON. July I'm accordance with
q request of the WOmen's Christian lem
perance Union of the District OF Columbia
President Harrison has issued instructions
that no liquor shall be sold on the Govern
ment reservation during the encampment
of the District National Guards.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04

AUSTIN. Tex, July The American Cot
ton Seed Oil Company OF New Jersey mas
purchased ten OF the cotton oil minis IN
Texas and on Saturday amendments 20 tne
several charters were fled ma the once ., !,
the Secretary Of state terminating and
dissolving the coruorations
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04
Nerro CoIonists tor Mexlco.

AUSTIN. Tex. July /. A movement is OF
foot to COLOMBO a large number OF Iexai
and Mississippi colored men in the cotton
raising belt of Mexico. Two representa-
tive colOred men from Texas are in th'
City of Mexico with a view OF getting
Government grant OF land
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04
mead Cattle Washed Ashore

FALL RIVER Mass, July lover dozen
carcasses of cattle have been washed
ashore at Horsaueck Beach, Westport, sup
posed to be from some cattle steamer. No
other wreckage, however Is noticed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04

Bosrox, June 2L-B D Niniken & Co.
manufacturers of stove enamel, No l42
Commercial street. have assigned TO b. L
Mott The liabilities are So, O00; assets
nominally SIS 600
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04

CHICAGO. July For the past three
months gambling houses have been run
ming in full blast. Tonight, under orders
Of Mayor Creigor, the house owned by
Hawkins was pulled and ever 100 inmates
arrested
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-07-04

Two COMPANIES have been formed
in Nebraska for the manufacture OF
beet-sugar, and machinery for their
factories is being purchased in Ger
manw