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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

Mrs. Kepner, of Johnsonville, Rock
County, had to le I'VE the house during
the absence of her husband, and put
Sl95 i'll the stovepipe for safe keeping.
She did not think of the money after
returning to the house ana a few days
later told her daughter to start fire
in the stove. 1t was some time before
she thought about the II oney, and when
she came to look for it found that it was
too late, the sl95 having escaped
through the chimney
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

ANXIOUS DEPOSITORS.
They Get Worried Over the ID sappear-
ance of q Bank Cashier.

MOUNT STERLING, Ill, Nov. 17-Ow-
ing TO the death of President Cowen of
the banking firm of Cowen, Gowenlock
& Co., this city, the bank remained
closed for few days. As it did not
reopen the depositors became suspicious
and impatient particularly when Dave
Gowenlock, the cashier, left town to
raise funds. AS he failed to return the
depositors forced the safe and found on
ly about $500 in silver. The depositors
are now wondering what has become of
the SIS, 900 or $40, 0O0that was in the bank.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20
IS CANCER CoN1AGIoUSr
Interesting Observations Made by Prom
inent French Physician.

IDteres ting observations Made by Prom
inent French Physician.
L ne fact that certain spots constitute
apparent foci for the spread of cancerous
disease has ere now been noted, though
we are still com letely in the dark as to
the causes which anderlie these vaga-
ries of distribution. 1t is. however,
only by systematic close observation
that we can hope 10 solve the enigma,
and acquire the knowledge which alone
will enable US to check the ravages of
terrible and implacable disease. Some
observations made by DR.. Arnaudet in
the little village of ST. Sylvcstre de
Cormeilles. in Normandy, are interest
ing in this respect The village only
numbers some 400 inhabitants. but
among them the deaths from cancer are
four times more numerous than at Paris
lass as compared with 4. 16 per 100
deathsl. IN the course of this inquiry
into the causes of this special mortality,
DIR. Arnaudet discovered that there were
certain ''cancer nests" which the theory
of contagion could alone explain. Tho
water supply of these people is drawn
almost exclusively from surface ponds;
but he observes that very little water is
drunk. though it is used in the manu-
facture OF cider. lie shows on a chart
that the malady developed itself sue
cessively along line corresponding &c
the water supply supplying the ponds,
and he is evidently strongly inclined 70
attribute the outbreak TO the water. or,
secondarily, to the cider. lie subse-
quently extended his observations to
four neighboring communes. in all of
which the proportion of deaths from
cancar was largely in excess of the nor
NAL rate. This inequality Of distribu-
ton seems to point 20 the existence of
local causative conditions, the nature OF
which il is highly Important to eluci
date Medical Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

THE Figaro, of Paris. soOerly tells of
a wonderful slot machine which il says
is in use in this country The machines
are stationed At the outer edge of the
sidewalk. and bear the following le-
gent: Drop a nickel in the slot and
will hold your horse. This is all very
convenient; but when the man comes
back to get his horse he finds this legend
staring him in the face: drop two
niclyels in the slot and I'll let go of
your horse" Ia, Ha, Very funny! And
so true TO life, especially the little re-
mark in the story that in American
cities all business men do business on
hnrSahack
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20
An ENCOUNTER with Thieves.

Postmaster Frank Hall was assaulted
by two highway robbers while on his
way to his home in Johnstown from
GAINESVILLE. He was knocked down and
his watch and chain torn away. but be.
fore the thieves could rifle his pockets
of 1000, which he had concealed there,
he fired his revolver three times at
them. The thieves made their escape
in the darkness, stole neighbor's horse
and got away. There was no clew TO
their identity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20
Lumber Cut of the Season.

Most of the mills of the Ashland side
of the Chequamegon bay have quit saw
ing for the season of 1890. The total
cut is about 165, OO0 900 feet The cut
on the other side of the bay would
probably be $4,000, coo, making total
of 240 900, 900 for the season. This is
$4,000, 900 more than last year. The total
cut of the country mills in the Ashland
district is more than 200, 600, 600 feet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

Grettus, the horse thief, in Jail at
NJ adison on plea of guilty is queer
character. Grettus is a professional,
has served several terms at Waupun
and other penitentiaries. and bids fair
to spend the remainder of his days in
Imprisonment. He is now upward of 65
years of age. His boast is that he has
stolen more horses during his life than
he is wears old.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

1T is curious fact revealed by the
figures Of the recent census. that. while
there are IN the United States three cit
les of more than I.O00. 600 inhabitants
each. one Of between 500, 200 and 900. 600,
three of between 400 900 and 500, 600
each and nine of between 200. 600 and
SOC. 900 each. there is not a single one
having between 800. 600 and 4OO. 600 in
habitants. In 1850 we had but nine cities
with a population of over 100, 600 each.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

VITAL RICHIE recently celebrated his
ninety-sixth birthday in Rochester, y.
Y. He has lived there over half a cent
ury. Notwithstanding his advanced age
he is hale and hearty. and walks with
great activity. lie has never miss. d
voting on election day since he was en-
titled 10 vote At least ten of his an
cestOrs reached the age OF one hundred
years. His brother died two years ago.
and had he lived three months longer
would have teen one hundred years old.
His grandmother lived to be one hun
dred and four, and his cousins ranged
from one hundred 10 one hundred and
three years
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

THE coming year will initiate a num-
Der of novel expOsitiOHs- The first to
Oren will be the international exhibit
a. Jamaica. which is undertaken with a
view TO calling popular attention to the
resources of that fiourishing little isl
and Several lesser exhibits are being
prepared for IN Europe. one in Italy. one
in Spain and one. it is intimated, in Scan
dinayia On the whole it promises to
be very SNOWY year for big shows.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

An Elevator Burned.

CHICAGO, Nov. 1.-THE old Globe
elevator on the North pier caught fire
yesterday and despite the efforts of the
fire department was totally destroyed
There were in the building at the time
of its destruction five carloads of buck
wheat, 5000 bushels of wheat and TO-
600 bushels of oats, together with a
large amont Of merchandise. pact Of
which was saved. The grain was en-
tirely destroyed by the flames. The
total loss is about S35, 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20
A Veteran Passe. Away.

Mr.. 7. Hatch, an old pioneer of this
State, died at his home in Milwaukee,
aged 81 ears. Mr.. Hatch took part in
the war of 1912 and voted for every Re-
many others before that party was born.
He was commissioned officer in the
regular army early in the century.
Until his recent sickness he scarcely
knew sick day in his long and event.
full career. He leaves five daughters.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

The noble sport Of wife-beating still
fiourishes in England At recent trial
in Bristol wife testified as follows:
I'VE have been married twenty-three
years. lie beat me the day after mar
rirge and there has never been three
days at a time when he did not knock
me down or whip me with a strap
think he has beaten me two thousand
times
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20
ZEPHYR'S DOLLAR.
On It the Hinges of Fer Destiny
Turned.

OTHER, said
Farmer Croft.
q" W h ere 1 s
ZEPHYR"
NJ r S. Gro q
looked sharply
up from the bat
ter she was
working over in
a wooden bowl
She was one OF
those QuerhlOus'
C o m plain ing
women whose
very vote 9 is
pitc h ed in q
minor kew.
" w ere j s
ZEPHYR" she
repeated. why,
l. nhAnlr
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20
AN AWEUl DEED.
An Illinois # rmer with a Reputation for
Desperate Deeds Kills His Wife and



Himself
CANTON, Ill, Nov. 1.-THE most hor-
rible tragedy in the annals of Fulton
County was enacted Sunday morning at
Utica, ten miles southeast of Canton.
Philip I. Smith, a farmer, aged GO. had
for some time been jealous of his wife,
aged SO years. Mrs. Smith had been
absent from home attending a sick
daugh ter-in-law. On her return Sunday
morning Smith at once began a
quarrel, and, throwing her to the floor,
severely choked her. Mrs. Smith got
away from him and ran into the yard.
Smith seized n Winchester rifle and
followed her, firing four shots into
her body. When she fell Smith went
back into the house. exchanged the
rife for revolver and returned to the
side of his wife's body. Ascertaining
that she was dead he laid down by her
side, placed the muzzle of the revolver
in his mouth and blew out his brains.
Smith was known as a desperate char
acter for years, no less than four men
having been killed by him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20
eRAzlL'S FOURTH OF JULY.
The New Rcpublic Celebrates the First
Anniversary of Its Birth.

Anniversary OF It's BIrths
Rio JANEIRo, Nov. 17.-Congress met
Saturday. The Presidents message,
after reviewing the work of the
Provisional Government formally
transferred the powers of the
Government to the Chambers. A
committee was appointed to pre-
pare an address OF congratulation to the
President, Deodoro da Fonseca. The
first anniversary of the proclamation
of the republic was celebrated Sat
urday with fetes and review of the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20
AN OLD SOLDIER GONE.
Death at Washington of General stark
weather, of Wisconsin.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-General John
c. Starkweather, the well-known brig
ade and division commander in the
Union army, died here Saturday morn
ing. General Starkweather was we'll
known in Illinois and Wisconsin. He
was a Colonel in the First Wisconsin
Regiment and afterward Brigadier Cen
eral, serving throughout the entire war.
He has been for the past fourteen
years a resident of Washington. The
remains will be taken to Milwaukee
for intermant
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20
suicide of a wealthy cuban.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 17.-Louis ]. Cam
acho, for twenty-five years citizen OF
Baltimore, and worth S70,0 swallowed
prussic acid Friday evening and died
from the effects at the Mansion House
in Druid Hill Park. Mr.. Camacho had
for several years suffered intensely
from malaria and insomnia He was a
Cuban refugee
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20
squaw and Her child Found Dead.

Odanah, the Chippewa Indian village
on the Bad River reservation, reports
the finding of the bodies of an Indian
woman and her child in the woods three or
four miles back from Bad river. 1t was
supposed the woman and child wandered
into the woods, lost themselves and
starved or were murdered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

MARRIED persons. it is declared, live
longer than single ones. and the tall
have better chance for long lIte than
those of short stature. Women have
n ore chances of life in their favor
previous to so years Of age than men
have but fewer afterward
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

JOHN W. JANUARY. the noted ex-
prisoner Of WE, who cut of his feet at
AudersOnvil'e in order TO save his life.
is going on the stag in 4 thrilling war
play. Mr.. January will hardly be a
success as the walking gentleman
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20
Fell Ont ErnIn "A NYindnw.

Mrs. John Richardson. wife of the
proprietor of the Garfield House at Ke-
nosha, tumbled out of a two-story win
dow and sustained injuries which
might result in her death. Both arms
and three ribs were broken, her face
was cut and internal injuries were sus-
tanned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20
ThIrtY soldier. KILLED.

SALoSIcA, Nov. IA train from
Askub crowded with Turkish soldiers
whose time had expired has been de-
rallied. Thirty of the soldiers were
killed and forty wounded The acct
dent was caused by heavy rains having
Slapped the foundation Of the roadway.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

HENRY DIsTIN. manufacturer OF mu-
steal instruments for bands. ami the
head Of the Distin factory at Williams
port. says there are fifteen thousand
brass bands in this country, with one
hundred and fifty thousand performers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

THE United States Government loses
nearly one million dollars every year
BY the fraudulent use of cancelled
stamps, remarked Assistant Postmaster
tanning the other dav-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

MEXICO Il called a Republic, but. as a
matter Of fact, 1t is governed by an
Oligarchy of landlords. Some of these
men own vast domains, one possessing
i've hundred million acres Of land.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20
Snail, s,iII Rayaeed by Cholera.

MADRID. Nov. 1.-THE total number
OF deaths from cholera in Spain duriug
the present epidemic is nearly 5000.
The disease has not yet been stamped
nut in Valencia
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

THETE is a man up in Maine who is
kelly to cause some profanity among
stenographers and mailing clerks. His
name is Glorious FloriOus George Wash
ingtOa Stout Peck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

A TUNNEL 70 Prince Edward Island
across Northumberland straits. dis
lance Of six and one-half miles, is the
next great engineering feat talked of
in Canada
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

Work of Incen,liarie.

ODIN. Ill, Nov. IA SOS, 900 fire
visited this place Sunday morning and
destroyed the mammoth hay-barn OF A.
NJ Woodward and Cox and the adjacent
dwellings of w. j. Morrison, Miss Jane
Rankin and James Peart 1t is sup
posed to be the work of incendiaries.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

DETROIT. Nov. 17.-At meeting of
the general committee OF arrangements
having in charge the G. A. X National
Encampment TO be held here in 1891.
it was decided that the reunion shall
be held the week commencing Au-
ruSt 2
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

STANDARD time has been fully ac-
septed in Asia by not less than forty
million people, in Europe by almost an
equal number and in America by more
than sixty million.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20
KIN d INV sam ZONES, Brother.

CARTERsvILLE, Ga, Nov. 17.-Charley
Jones, brother of Rev. Sam. Z. Jones'
shot Jim Young (colored) three times
on Main street Saturday evening he
died in twenty-five minutes Jones Is
in Jail
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20
rhsv yyould Not submit.

WHEELING, W. Va, Nov. III. L.
Siles. deputy sheriff of Harlan County,
killed two desperadoes in West Virginia
Saturday while trying 70 arrest them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

AUGUsTE, picker-up Of cigar ends.
has just died in Paris, leaving behind
him The respectable sum of one hun
dred thousand francs, which, il is mar
rated, he aunassed from his occupation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

CHARLOTTE ROBISsOS, Of London, is
the only woman in the world who is
permitted 70 write art Decorator to
Her Majesty" on her card or shop door.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

The dynamo is replacing the battery
to such an extent in telegraphy that its
use will. it is thought, be universal in a
few years 1t is both cheaper and more
Efficient.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20
Bir FAILURE in Isoston

BosToN, Nov. IL The Kansas City
Packing and Refrigerating Company. of
this city, has made an assignment. The
liabilities are estimated at upward of
81 900 900
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

An exchange says there is a we'll in
Lincoln County, Miss. that flows free
on week days, but always goes dry on
Sunday
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

FIVE HUNDRED children under ten
years of age were taken into custody
last year in London as drunk and in
capable.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

IT is the latest theory that the cleo
tricity of thunder-storms is due TO the
friction of water drops on ice.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

SOME wealthy New York ladies con-
template founding big daily news
paper next year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20
Sir Lives Lost at sea

LONDON, Nov. 17.-The schooner Vine
of Love has foundered off the Devon
shire coast Six persons were drowned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

THEEE is something very saddening
in The announcement Of the veteran his
torian Bancroft shat failing health has
at last compelled him TO lay aside for
ever the pee which has been so busy in
the upbuilding OF American literature.
The language in which this intorma-
ton i conveyed Is noble in its quiet
resignation and cheerfulness. Mr.. Ban
croft says: Il have laid my work upon
the shelf and can now only wait for the
future summons. Literary effort has
passed beyond my powers. can do no
more. so mus accept the common lot
Of humanity Mr.. Bancroft has had a
busy life, and he has earned his rest
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

A GERMAN scientist claims that
BY means of an acid process he can
convert sawiust into a material firm
in texture ard extremely hard, i'm
penetrsble by a gimlet or nail. more
imperviOus 10 the action of the ele-
ments than the ordinary metals or
the common building stones. and prac-
tically indestructible by fire. The
scientist also claims that il Is much
stronger than timber for joists and
Cirders. and several times lighter
than iron or steel. and. above all.
the cost OF manufacture is claimed 20
be 50 low as 70 bring it into direct
competition with both wood and iron,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20
Origin of an Old Ballad.

The name of Lord enborough,
whose death is announced. was in his
youth associated with that of Queen
then Princess) Victoria Ii was a mat
ter OF common rumor that the two young
people were devoted to each other. and
that the youthful Queen insisted that
she should choose him as her consort
But reasons OF state prevailed over love
and young Peterborough was given a
commission in the army and went TO
India. where he distinguished himself.
His romantic love affair led TO the writ
ing of ballad which used tn De sung in
the drawing-rooms of Great Britain, the
first verse Of which was as follows:
I'll hang my harp on willow tree.
I'll OF 70 the wars again;
A peaceful home has no charms for me.
The battlefield 10 pain;
The lady love will soon be a bride
With diadem on her brow.
o. why did she fatter my bOyish prides
She's going TO leave me now
Imported Belle ''Yis. mum; Ord
not moind takin' place IS nurse If tho
wurruk wuz aisy and tho wages large;
but is yer baby loight Or dark?" Ma
tron-"Baby is quite fair." Imported
B,lle-'Thin OF must dec line the place.
Oh will only walk out wild bluenet
babi y; it looks better wild meme bein'
bronze. "-Aueriea
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20

Mrs. Mary Herring. living near High
land Station, Neb., was burned TO death
in her home Saturday night
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20
Call For Arms.

CAssELToN, n. D.. Nov. 17.-Gov.
Miller is here and is keeping the wires
hot between here and Bismarck. He is
receiving dispatches from the capital
which are somewhat alarming. People
of Mandan call for arms and ammuni-
ton. and say that an attack by the In
dams may be looked for at any moment.
Rowing bands of armed and painted
warriors are roaming the prairies. and
settlers are leaving farms and ranches.
1t is very likely that the state militia
will be called out. The governor leaves
on the early morning train for Bis
marck. There is much excitement and
alarm all along the line of the Northern
Pacific.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-11-20


THE panicky feeling OF the stock
markets has been arrested and on the
nth general frmer feeling was estab-
lished and as a consequence there was
a general advance in the price of stocks.
The British courts on the 18th grant
ed decree of divorce TO Capt. 0'Shea
against his wife, it being considered
that the charges made against Mr.. Par
nell and Mrs. O'Shea were proven.
THE pay car of the International &
Great Northern road. while running at
high speed. dashed into the rear of a
passenger train on the main track near
Kyle. Tex. on the 18th. Some twenty
or more passengers were injured, but
no one was killed.
A NEGRO named Sandy Wallace was
lynched near Como, Miss. on the 18th.
for criminal assault upon Mrs. Frank
Houston.
Or the 18th at San Salvador, q treaty
Of peace was definitely signed between
Guatemala and Salvador. The treaty
lis binding from date.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1890-01-07

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