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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
The News Condensed.
Important Intelligence From All Parts.
FIFTY-FIRsT CONGRESS.

TUESDAY, Jan. r. Senator Morgan
addressed the Senate in favor of
the bill providing for the emigra-
tion Of eolored people from the South.
A bill was introduced to provide for a
worlds exposition at the National Capt.
tai in 1s92. In the House the rules were
discussed at length. and bill was intro
duced providing for a penson of SD per
month TO disabled soldiers requiring the
aid Of an attendant, and another bill
giving dependent soldiers a pension not
to exceed SIS nor less than six dollars
per month, according to disability.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. SIN the Senate
the time was occupied by Mr.. Voorhees,
upon the resolution offered by him
in relation 70 the alleged interference
by Mr.. Chambers, the United States
District Attorney at Indianapolis, to
prevent the arrest of w. w. Dudley on
a charge of violating the election laws
Of Indiana, and by Mr.. Edmunds in re-
ply. In the House bill was introduced
providing that the terms of members of
Congress shall begin January /. Ad-
jOurned until the 10th.
THURSDAY, Jan. 9.-The Vice-Presi-
dent laid before the Senate a COM
municatiOn from Acknowledgement Mil
Ter in which he states that no instruc-
tons, oral or written, have been given
20 District Attorney 5. y. Chambers, of
indianapolis. on the subject of the ar
rest of W. w. Dudley. Several bills of
minor Importance were reported and
numerous appointments were confirmed.
The House was not in session.
FRIDAY, Jan 10. = The Senate was
not in session In the House resolu-
tions were passed eulogizing the career
Of the late Judge Kelley and an ad-
journment was taken as a mark of re-
spect TO his memory
SATURDAY, Jan. ll.-Memorial serv-
ices over the remains of the late Con-
gresham Kelley, Of Pennsylvania. were
held in the hall of the House Of Rep
resentatives at Washington with the
members of both houses in attendance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

AN American lady who recently visited
Count Tolstoi, the great Russian novel
ist, complains that he is not quite con-
sistent in practicing what he breaches.
He holds that there is something de-
grading IN the mere handling Of money
and property. and accordingly delegates
70 the Countess the control Of the house
hold and the entire management Of his
pecuniary affairs She observed, how
ey,-. that he has neutrality-suspicious.
ants at his command-although shey are
his vifc's. on the whole the great man
would appear 10 have been rather a dis
appoiutrue
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

Some time ago Josie Ellis, who had
been employed at a restaurant in Wau-
kesha, was arrested on charge of hav
ing stolen a watch. and was placed in
Jail to await her hearing. At the Jail
tho prisoner was allowed to go about
the house as she liked, and she made
er escape recently. The sheriff mount
ed his bicycle and gave chase. The girl
lodged from place to place, through
streets and alleys and old buildings and
eluled her pursuer for half an hour or
more, but he finally overhauled her. On
her return to Jail it was found that she
had on six dresses.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

three times their present value. The
discovery Of the South African mines
brought down the price, but amalgama-
ton in the last twelve months has put
il up above 100 per cent. The rough es-
innate is that during the last few years
the output Of diamonds has been 4.0O0.-
coo carats per annum. and that these,
cut into 100000 carats. have sold for
$4,000. 900. u costs 10 shil 'ings per car
az 70 cut diamonds. The South African
mines being now amalgamated. the out
put is reduced 20 One-half. j. e.. 2,0O0.-
600 carats. but the merchants estimate
that this will still produce 100000
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
FATAL FLAME S.
An Elevator Burned at Isaltimore-Three
Men Killed-The Loss $3.50 900.

wen hibcu-lUt i<OSs 500 fsOOOs
BALTIMORE, Md, Jan. s. The grain
elevator known as the Northern Central
railroad elevator No 3 in this city is in
ashes. The elevator itself was worth
$780, 900 and was insured mostly locally.
The corn stored there is loss of $3.50, 900,
owned by individual shippers and fully
insured.
The British steamship Sacrobasco,
lying near the wharf, was also destroyed
by flames from the burning elevator.
The British steamers North Erin and
RHO had their masts and rigging and
some of their upper work destroyed.
Three of the crew of the Sacrobasco are
missing and it is believed they were
burned to death. Eleven men were in
iured during the fire.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
The Dairynen.

The annual meeting of the State Dali
rymen's Association will be held at
Columbus February 12, Is and IA next
Arrangements are being made by the
Business Mems Association of Columbus
for the entertainment of one hundred
and fifty leading dairymen from this and
other States, and it is expected that no
attendance
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
Utah Practically bankrupt.

SALT LAKE CITY, U. T., Jan. 1.-THE
Utah Legislature met Monday. Gov
ernor Thomas sent in brief message,
referring mainly to Territorial affairs
and recommending in general terms
that the Legislature take steps to bring
Utah in accord with the general Gov
eminent The Auditors report shows
SIS, 697 of warrants in circulation and
the Treasurer's report shows but $50. -
cash on hand. The Mormons are in con-
troll of the Legislature.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
Sentenced for Lie.

ELKADER, Ia, Jan 13.-Wesley FL
kins, the 12-year-old boy who week ago
murdered his father and stepmother in
Elk township, this county, and made a
complete confession of the crime, pleaded
guilty before the district court now in
session here to murder in the first de-
gree and was Saturday sentenced by
Judge Hoyt to imprisonment for life at
hard labor at Anamosa. Young Elkins
manifested no feeling when the sem
tence was pronounced. The judge has
ordered that the confession shall not be
given to the public, owing to its sensa-
tional character.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

Poor old Dom Pedro's grief at the
bedside of the dead Empress shows
that he found the loss OF his Empire
easier 70 bear than the loss of his wife.
Il have experienced the most bitter
trial. he is reported as saying. that
God could inflict upon me- Her faith
ful and affectionate cOmpanionship has
sustained me for fOrty-sIx years. Gods
viii be done The bereaved ex-mon-
arch will have the sympathy of the
world in his affection.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
A Fatal Dose.

DoNALDsoNvILLE. La, Jan. 11.-Fri-
day three children died suddenly in the
New river section, this parish. Investi-
CATION shows that they came to their
death from poison, supposed TO be
strvchnine. The parents, J. w.
Brayden and wife, had recent
" moved and found in the
house phial which they supposed con-
tanned quinine. Their children had
been suffering from malaria, so they
made pills out Of the contents of the
phial and administered them to the chill
dren, who shortly after died from the
effects of the uoison
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

To TIE EDIToR:-Please inform your
readers that have positive remedy for
the above named disease. BY its timely
use thousands of hopeless cases have been
permanently cured. l shall be glad 10 send
two bottles Of my remedy FREE to any of
your readers who have consumption if they
will send me their express and post-office
address Respectfully, T. A. SLoCUM, Nj. c.,
Isl Pearl street. New York.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
Death caused by a Cats Rite.

MILTON, Wis. Jan. 14.-Prof. Charles
A. Clarke. principal of the Allison
Academy, died Sunday night of what is
believed to have been hydrophobia- He
was bitten by cat last March, but no
serious results were feared at the time
Recently, however, unmistakable signs
of hydrophobia appeared, and his death
was painful one.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
PASSED AWAY.

Death at Fort Wayne of Hon. William
Fleming, Ex-State Treasurer of In
diana.
FoRT WAYNE, Ind, Jan. 14.-lion.
William Fleming, formerly State Treas
urer, died at his residence in this city
at $3.50 p. m. yesterday, aged go years, OF
acute bronchitis He was one of the
most prominent Democratic politicians
of this State. At the time of his death
he was president of the Indiana School
Book Company, president of the Salam-
onie Gas Company and held many other
important and responsible public posi-
tiOnS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
CUSTOMS COLLECTIONS.

Figures from the Report of the Collector
OF the Port of Mil waukee.
The annual report Of the collector of
customs for the year 1889 shows total
collection of S275, 2IO 80, a decrease of
SIG, 2s2 "a compared with the year 1855;
the value of the imports being s755,65
or $50, 1s9 less than in 1855 The collec-
tions of the internal revenue Office dur
ing 1889 were 81, 7e5, s037s an excess of
S177, $50 Al over the collections of 1sss.
The increase is due TO the large produc-
ton of beer and manufactured tobacco,
the production of beer exceeding that OF
the year 1855 by 200. 600 barrels.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

THIS is the age Of discovery. In the
back Of an old lOOking-glass a deed is
found which will make the owner the
proprietor Of big slice Of the State Of
New York. And now two hundred let
tiers written b. the mother of Goethe TO
her son have come to light in library
~ IVafunor
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

TIE electric light has found a curious
rise in Russia viz. for iilumining saint
IL images in cathcdra- 5. Thus q mag
nificent figure OF the Madonna. Just
placed in tho Alexander Newsky Mon
aStery, loaded with precious metals and
gems Of immense value, stands glitter
ingly in the focus Of an electric beam.
which is also the case with the .'Kasan
Madonna in -. Petersburg. From near
AMI afar thousands make pilgrimages
70 these shrines. 1t has been decided Il
50 illuminate the ancient monastery OF
St. Ursula at Olmutz. the first in tance
on record of Its use exclusively in !
monastery
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

The contest for an eight-hour day
seems TO have engaged all the working
men Of the world. Not only in this
country but on the continent and in
Great Britain the fight for shorter hours
is one Of the most prominent subjects of
discussion In London il is the question
Of the day. In Scotland and NOrthum-
berland the miners have succeeded in
securing the day Of eight hours.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

For a long time mo Mans Land has
been a refuge for ruflians who were az
forded security there from the popular
idea that it was outside the jurisdiction
of any Of the adjoining States. The
fallacy II this opinion was recently ex-
posed by a Texan Judge who pointed
out that No Mans Land" was clearly
within the jurisdiction of the Paris
TEX court Since then there has
been an exodus Of distinguished des-
peradoes into Oklahoma, and their track
70 the latter place is marked By crime
and outrage o. every description.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

RUSSIAN officials have decided that
the telephone Is dangerous TO the
State In Warsaw orders have been
given that telephones be removed from
all restaurants. cOffee-houses and liquor
saloons. similar orders have been is
sued in all other large Polish towns.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
Hoods SarsapariIls

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities COM
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 Bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAW FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, ~. NEW YORK. nv
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

DURING the recent foods in Japan p
40 persons were killed and I55 were
wounded; 10000 were deprived of the
necessaries of life; $4,000 houses were
swept away or rendered uninhabitable;
15O. 1000 acres Of agricultural Land. with
their crops. were laid waste; 5000
bridges were carried away. and hun
dreds Of miles of roads were destroyed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

A FRENCH physician says that women
are so susceptible nervouslY that they
can and do have more influenza than
men But this needs no explanation.
Women as rule want more OF every
thing than men They go on the prin-
ciple that what belongs to their hus-
bands belongs to them, and what be-
longs to themselves is their own.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
Named After ".Jef" Davis.

JACKSON, Miss, Jan. IA bill was
passed in the Senate, under a suspen-
sion of the rules, which provides for the
formation Of new county called JEFF
Davis County. The county seat will be
Cleveland The counties of Washing
ton, Boliver, Sunaower and Coahoma
will be decreased in area for the pur-
pose of forming this new county.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
MORE BRITISH GOLD.
Che Angus Smith Elevators in Milwaukee
Sold to an English Syndicate.

che Angus Smith Elevators in Milwaukee
sold to an English Syndicate.
The Angus Smith system of elevators,
"A, ''B" and &C. located on the South
side in Milwaukee, were recently sold
to an English syndicate. The price
paid was not given, but was understood
to be more than 81, 600. 900. The storage
capacity is two million bushels. Mr.. A.
X. Sheppard, former Milwaukeean, who
bad recently returned from London, and
who, it was said, represents English
capital in some other ventures, engi
neered the deal. The syndicate is the
same one that bought breweries in Gin
ainnati. o., and Syracuse, \. Y, some
time 400.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

CLEvELAND, O., Jan. IA - Richard
Brown, the well-known Youngstown
iron man, and member OF the firm OF
Cleveland, Brown & Co, iron brokers OF
this city, has just discovered the exist
ence of two forged notes bearing his
signature. One is for $1,000 and the
other for $50, 900. the former being made
payable to G. Blythe and the latter to
Joseph Lamb
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
MYSTERIOUS DROWNING.

John Richardson's Body Found in the
River Near Reedsburg.
John Richardson, a prominent farmer
of the town of Reedsburg, was drowned
in a mysterious manner the other night
de left his home in the afternoon. say
ing that be was going to buy some
chool-books for his children He did
not return at the usual time, and his
wife, becoming alarmed at his absence,
reported to the officers, who instituted
search. The next morning his body
his home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

s l. LOCUS, who in 1850 predicted
the result Of the census within 1000 Of
the actI.al figures, is out with the pre-
dtstion that the population Of the United
States in 1880 will reach 67,250, 600, an
increase during the past decade of more
than tlirty per cent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

THE olcest oficerin the United States
navy IS Commodore Henry Bruce, now
on the retired list and living in Boston
lie was born on February IL, 15s9. and
was appointed a midshipman in the
navy from Massachusetts, on November
o TGT9
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

''THERE is something curious about
the American silver dollar and half
dollar Of 1904 saws a numismatist
There were about 10000 Of the dollars
coined. but not one OF them got into cir
eulation- Two Of them are in coin col
lectiOns to-day, however, and they are
the most valuable OF all American coins.
Why the dollar of 1904 was never seen
in circulation after leaving the mint is
one OF the unsolved Government mys-
teries. The half dollar Of 1904 is sur
rounded by a mystery equally profound.
There were $50. 900 OF these coined, but
not one was ever known to be in circu-
iatiOnr
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
The Transpacific RECORD Broken.

SAN Francisco. Jan. ia cable
gram received this evening by the Pa.
cific Mail Steamship Company an.
nounces the arrival of the steamer
China at Yokohama, Japan, after voy-
age of ten days and thirteen hours,
which heats the record.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
Uncle San AcqnIres aa.ooo Acres

SPOKANE FALLS, Wash. Jan. 1.-THE
treaty between the United States and
the Cnur d'Alene Indians has been
signed The treaty covers %. 600 acres
of the most valuable part of the Ceur
d'Alene reservation. embracing the
larger portion of the beautiful lake OF
the same name and much rich mineral
and timber land.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

EDITOR WILLIAM o BRIES, during his
incar- eration in various Irish prisons,
has written a semi-pOlitical novel
which will shortly BE- published. 1t is
expected 10 throw considerable light on
tho irish question ana to create strong
impression among English readers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

THERE are three Roman Catholic and
eight Protestant missions in the Congo
territory. They support twenty-eight
stations and ninety-fiye missionaries
The Protestant missions are supported
by Americans. English and Swedes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
Iirh NO. at vincennes. lind.

VINcENxEs, Ind, Jan. 13.-The water
works at Washington are rendered en-
tirely useless by the floods. The works
are situated on the banks of White
river, four miles away. The river has
risen to such an extraordinary height
chat all the engines and machinery are
wholly submerged. The town is with
out fire protection.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
peat,, Of .Iam.s Franl-IIn Fits,

LocKPoRT. y. Y, Jan. 13.-Jamcs
Franklin Fits, the well-known novel;
list, also poet, politician, soldier and
lawyer, died here suddenly Saturday Of
heart disease, aged 50 wears.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

RABBI STERN, of Washington, IN a
late lecture referred to the faith Of the
Indian as being nearly identical with
that of THE Israelite, and said that in
treatment the same fate had Overtaken
them in being driven from their posses
siCus
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
Never Say Dtet
Scourged with ulcers. boils and letter.

Scourged with ulcers. hOiis and letter,
Weak of limb and sore of eye.
Hopeless now OF growing better,
Surely one must die
Not at all, poor. discouraged sufferer from
disordered blood aud scrofuloGs trouble.
Take DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry, the great blood purifying and life-saver
of modern days All those unwholesome
sores and blood disorders may be cured, and
the victim will look and feel like new man.
Ii is warranted to benefit or cure or money
paid for il promptly returned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

CHICAGO. Jan. 1.-THE annual report
of d. W. Gillen, the reporter of the fire
insurance system, shows the total loss
by fire during the year 1889 in this city
to be 81, PSI. 47l.eI. This exceeds last
years record by about $500, 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

A DINGY old coin taken recently for a
twenty-hve-cent piece at drug store in
Henderson, Ky, proved TO be a Roman
gold coin of the date Of 125s-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
wells-Fargo's Express Robbed of sri, 900

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. IA special
to the Commercial announces the mys-
terious absence of box containing Sll,-
900 from the Wells-Fargo express once
at Dallas, Tex, and consequently
shutting among the officers of the com
pany. 1t is not known whether 1t IS a
robbery or accident.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
CATARRH.
Catarrhal Deafness-Hay Fever-A New
Home

Sufferers are not generally aware that
these diseases are contagious, or that they
are due TO the presence of liking parasites
in the lining membrane of the nose and
eustachian tubes. Microscopic research.
however, has proved this to be a fact, and
the result of this discovery is that a simple
remedy has been formulated whereby
Catarrh, Hay Fever and Catarrhal Deafness
are permanently cured in from one to three
simple applications made at home by the
patient once in two weeks.
" B.-This treatment is not a snuff or an
ointment; both have been discarded by
reputable physicians as injurious. A pamph-
let explaining this new treatment is sent on
receipt of three cents in stamps TO pay
postage by A. II. Dixon q Son, cor. of John
and King Street, Toronto, Canada--CAris-
tan Advocate.
Sufferers from Catarrhal troubles should
carefully read the above
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

THE total Indian population is less
than ESQ 600. OF these 2I. 2S2 live in
houses and 9.6I2 families are engaged in
agriculture. And among these sO-called
savages there are 2s,G6S church mem
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
An Elevator Burned.

New YORK MUS. Mimi, Jan. -
The Peoples elevator burned at II
o'clock .. m, Saturday. Total loss. II
contained 20, 600 bushels Of wheat The
loss is 925, 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

EDWARD ATKINSON dee arCs that the
annual production of eggs in this coun-
try equals in money value the cOuntry's
annual total production of iron.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

Never before in the history of the United
States has there been such a Winter as the
present, and never before in its history
have the people been afforded such facilities
for travel as are now given by the New
Eight magnificently equipped passenger
trains traverse the Empire State daily, ar
irving at and departing from Grand Central
Station, in the very center of The Ameri-
can Metropolis New Y ork Times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

A fy-wheel in the dynamo-room Of the
Louisville electric light plant at New
Orleans Friday afternoon left the city in
darkness until 9 o'clock. An oiler,
Joseph Desben, was killed by the acct.
dent