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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20
A Farmer Strikes Gold.

Thomas Davis, an old ex-soldier, says
that he struck an auriferous strata on
his farm in tho town of Scott, Crawford
County, about four feet below the sur
face and that samples of the quartz sent
to the Government assay Office at
Helena, Mont, yielded $500 of gold
and Sl.62 in silver per ton.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
JUDGE E. S. MINER DEAD.
A Pioneer of Wisconsin Expires After
Brier Illness.

Pioneer of Wisconsin Expires After q
Brier Illness.
Judge f. : Miner, well-known pio-
neer of Necedah, died at his home in
that village the other day after ten
days Illness of heart failure, in his 72d
year. He was born at Madison, y. Y,
March 90. 1878. and came to Wisconsin
IN 1928. His family was the first white
family to settle in Necedah. lie was
the first postmaster of both Grand Rap
ids and Necedah, serving from 1s43 to
1865 under nine different administra-
tions. He was the first county Judge of
Adams County and was member OF the
Assembly in 1865 and 1866 and State Sem
ator in 1871 and 1872. With one excep-
ton he was the oldest settler In Wis
consin
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20

Or the thirty-five widows drawing PEN
sions from the Government in conse-
quence OF service by their husbands in
the revolutionary war the oldest is Mrs
Nancy Rains, of Knoxville. Tenn, widow
OF John Rains. She is now in her 9Sth
year. BY virtue Of her prominence in
point OF age over the other revolutionary
pensioners her rate has increased recent
" by special act OF Congress 70 $50 per
month. None of the revolutionary sol
diers are now alive, and only few wild
ows Of the youngest Of them sur
vive. and these married doubtless quite
young in comparison with their hus-
barTS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20

A fire at West Salem few nights ago
which broke out in Gunderson's store
spread both ways and destroyed
Lattridge's Bank, Heritage's harness
shop. Aiken's barber shop, Roman
owsky's shoe store and other buildings.
Loss, 5000. The village had no means
whatever of fighting fire and no large
quantity of water near at hand.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20

THE island of ST. Helena is again to
be used as political prison This time,
instead of affOrding shelter to another
wOrld-dictatOr, it will be the home of
certain Zulu chiefs who dared to fight
against England in defense of their
fztheriand
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20
A MURDERER'S FATE.
The Killing of a Young Lady Horribly
Avenged I'm Arkansas.

CBAwFoRDsvILLE, Ark, Feb. 15.-The
body of Miss Ada Goss was found Thurs
day night near her fathers residence.
She had been assaulted and then muir
dered. Suspicion pointed to George
Corvett. From Corvett's wife it was
learned that he had murdered Miss
Goss. at the same time threatening to
kill her if she did not keep his secret.
The Infatuated people took Corvett to
the scene of the murder and with an axe
cut off his arms and legs and severed the
head from the body.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20

Az English inventor claims to have a
system by which coal gas can be COM
pressed into eight per cent of its nat
ural bulk. and in that shape carried
about and turned into an illuminant at
any time by simply turning a stOp-cOck
and lighting the evaporation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20

THERE are three million people that
walk about London's streets daily, and
In so doing wear away ton of leather
PARTICLES from their boots and shoes.
This would in a year form a leather
strip one inch wide and long enough TO
extend from London 10 New York
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20

THE unmarried women of Massschu-
sets are said to have S2g, 600. 900 on de-
posit in the savings banks of the State.
The unmarried women in Massachusetts,
seem 20 have more confidence in good
bank accounts than in unmarried men.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20

WHAT is said to be the most powerful
electric light in existence has recently
been put into operation in a lighthouse
At HousehOlm, on the dangerous coast
of Jutland. IL is of twO-million candle
power. aRi mounted on a tower about
two hundred feet high. and can be
seen az distance of thirty-five
miles even in rainy weather. Be
sides the light there are two great
sirens. one about six hundred and fifty
yards and the other about three miles
from the tower. which are sounded in
fOggy weather by electrical connection
with the same currents that supply the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20
AN ECCENTRIC ARTIST.
The Great Pride of Joseph Turner. tIl
English Painter, illustrated.


The Great Pride of Joseph Turner, tho
English Painter, illustrated.
Joseph Turner, the great English
artist, had many apparently contradict
tory qualities. He was almost misery in
his boarding of money, and yet in some
things he was extremely generous; he
was gruff and blunt, and yet kind-heart-
ed. a good story illustrating his great
pride is told. When his grand picture
of Carthage" was refused by some one
for whom he had painted it to order at
the price Of one hundred pounds ster-
ling, he resolved to leave it TO the ma
ton Subsequently, at great meeting
at Somerset House, at which Sir
Robert Peel, Lord Harding and
others were present, it was agreed TO
buy two pictures of Turner. and to
present them to the national gallery as
monuments of art for eternal inci.e-
ment 70 artists and all art lovers" y
memorial was drawn up, and presented
to Turner by his sincere old friend. Mr..
Griffiths, who exulted in tho pleasing
ask The offer was 5000 pounds ster-
ling for the two pictures, the Rise"
and Fall of Carthage" Turner read
the memorial. and his eyes frightened.
He was deeply moved, and shed tears,
for he was capable of intense feeling.
He expressed the pride and delight no
felt at such a noble offer from such men,
but he added, sternly, when he read tie
word Carthage" mo, no; they snail
not have it" at the same time info: M
ing Mr.. Griffiths OF his former intcn-
ton. Turner died December 10, 1891,
leaving 100000 pounds sterling with
which to found charity for needy art
lists. Relatives succeeded in breaking
the will and getting most of the prop
erty, but large number Of oil paint
ings and drawings were secured by The
national galleries of art These pict-
ures are now among the most highly
priced in Great Britain.-Chicago News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20

NELLIE BLY, is to lecture on her re-
cent recOrd-breaking tour around the
world She will give three lectures in
New York. and viii then be heard in
Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, ST.
Louis and other large cities.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20

TOLEDO, o., Feb. ia receiver has
been appointed for the C. l. Luce Com
pany, an old wholesale dry-goods house
of this city The liabilities are over
Sim 0Oo
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20

Mrs. WINDOW. wife OF the Secretary
OF the Treasury, hal arranged to spend
the night at the residence OF Secre-
tary Tracy when il vas burned. but
some slight accident fortunately caused
her to change her mind.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20
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Lost in the Blizzard.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Feb. l5.-The body
of Harvey Gardner, a young farmer who
lived near Island Lake, Mimi, was
found Friday. He was lost in the bliz-
gard of February and frozen to death
within ten rods of his home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20

II Clinton, Mo. the other day de-
cree Of divorce was granted Mrs Sarah
Brown. wife of Major Brown. on the
ground OF desertion. In less than half
an hour after the decree had been
granted the wrOnged and fOrsaken di-
vOrced wife found sOlace for her blighted
affections by wedding J. Gier. This
ease probably beats the record, except in
one instance where the applicant for di-
vorce had her prospective second hus-
hand in court and the judge who granted
the divorce married the couple with
his next breath
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20

lie CAROS, the sps, has the remin-
iscences Of his adventurous life almost
ready for publication. A great deal Of
space will be devoted to the Fenian raid
on Canada
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20
Crime of a Youthful Lover.

CHEYENNE, Wy. T., Feb. 15.-Eugene
Callahan, IS years Of age, tried to muir.
der his 16-year-old sweetheart Friday
afternoon, and failing, shot and killed
himself
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20
Convention of Colnred Buslness Wen.

WASHINGTON, Feb. ia call has
been issued for convention of colored
business men of the United States TO
be held in this city next month Tor the
purpose of establishing a permanent
organization of colored business men
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20

JOHN II. APPLICABLE, of Asbury Park,
n. J., made $4,000 by inventing a ma
chine for lasting shoes. The man who
invents a way TO make shoes last will
get about 500. COO
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20
The Lee HarNesf

DEs MONIES, Ia, Feb. 15.-Large
gangs Of men are at work in the ice
fields Of Northern Iowa. and thousands
of cars are being shipped daily to the
lead inr cities
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20

OuIDA, il is said, has made more
money by her labors than any woman Of
the century except Patti
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20

Az English doctor reports over thirty
cases of headache and facial neuralgia
cured by shutting powdered salt up the
nose
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20

Tomatoes were only raised for orna-
ment fifty years ago, and were called
love apples, and not thought at 70 eat.
Last year about 1000, 900 cans were put
mn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20
An Electric-Lig Convention Addressed
by "a Phonograph.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. 15.-At FRI
days session of the electric-light con-
vention it was announced that phono-
graph from Edison would address the
convention on the subject OF his tne-
wire system of distribution. The phono-
graph was produced and when put In
operation uttered Mr.. Edison's apology
for having been unable to prepare the
addresses, private matters having con-
sumed all his time. The voice from the
photograph was loud. and every word
was distinctly heard throughout the
hall.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20
WATER MoNoPoLiES.
Great Companies Organized 20 Contr0
the Irrigation of Arid Lands.

Great Companies Organized 20 Control
the Irrigation of Arid Lands.
The laws of the Western States and
Territories everywhere recognize and
protect the right of tho first or prior
appropriation" of water. II the first set
tier on the banks of stream draws off
in his ditch, one-half or the whole of the
customary flow to irrigate his farm, he
has the right to take this one-half or the
whole flow forever, tothe entire exclusion
of any subsequent settler. But the same
rule applies to rivers of large size. As
the quick-witted Westerner stands by
the side of one of the great rivers and
looks over thousands of acres of deset
land along it's banks he sees fortune
in the situation. Only get capital
enough together, organize great COM
pany, dig an immense canal which will
appropriate" all the water in tho
river, and you command the whole val
ley. 1t is the position of the Western
railroads repeated. Instead of waiting
for settlers to come and dig little
bitches as they need them, an immense
capital digs one huge canal watering
thousands of farms, and then draws set
titTS DY advertisements anu DOOm- DO
all over the West, throughout Colorado,
in Central and Southern California, in
Montana and Idaho, on the Salt and
ella rivers, in Southern Arizona, there
are great companies. with capitals rum
ming INTO the millions, putting this idea
into effect. The canals they dig are
twenty, thirty or even fifty miles long.
The largest are a hundred feet wide
and ten feet deep, very rivers in them
selves. They follow the contour of the
country, running back further and fur
ther from the river as the latter falls
away. The main canals give off later
al branches at frequent intervals, and
by an ingenious system of gates, cross
ings and bitches sends water to every
foot of arabic ground between it and
the river. The land belongs to the
Government, and is taken up by individ-
ual settlers at merely nominal prices
under the desert Land act" But tho
water belongs to the Canal Company.
and it is this water that the settler
really pays for.-Walter Gillette Bates,
i,G
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20
Sad Fate OF wedding Party In France.

PARIS, Feb. ia sad accIueHt nap
pened at Pontivia Thursday. Tue We
hicle conveying bride and bridegroom
aud number of their friends was upset
and the whole party were precipitated
into the river. The bride and bride
groom and ten others of the party were
d-ca,rtnnd
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20

The seven de-t0s in the Nottin CHAM
pa mines by the explosion recently
are, by coroner's jury, charged 70 care
Iessness Of the mine-owpsrs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20

Prof. Carnelly, of Aberdeen. say
that since 1870 the average duration Of
human life has increased Ly Ave ysars
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20
A chInaman Hanged at san Francisco.

SAN Francisco. Feb l5-Wong An
Hing, a Chlnaman, was hanged at the
county Jail Friday for the murder OF his
unc.a. WONG Wing Lee. last April.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20

Jim Butts and Ed johnson, 10th coll
ored, were hanged Thursday at Perry.
Ga, for the murder Of Captain Miller, .
wealthy farmer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-02-20
be United States Treasury.
my Goo,,s Men raIl-

The tournament Of the Iowa State
Sportsman Association will be held
at Davenport June 1918 next
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-09-02
A POINT OF ETIQUETTE
In the Proposed Extradition of
Ham, the Embezzler.

In the Proposed EXtraditiOn of
Ham, the Embezzler.
In connection with the proceedings
now pending to secure the extradition
OF Ham. the embeZzler, who is sojourn-
ing in Salt Lake City, nice point of
legal etiquette is being considered. 1t
is not compulsory upon the state to de-
fray the expenses of bringing Ham
back to st. Paul, and equally it is not
incumbent upon Ramsey county to do
so. The appropriation made by the
legislature for eXtradition cases is only
$1,000, and the governor always stipu-
1ateS that the expenses of eXtraditing a
prisoner should be betrayed by the
county which demands his return be-
fore he issues the eXtradition papers.
In speaking of the matter yesterday,
Assistant Attorney General Childs said
to GLOBE representative that while it
was not fair that the county should pay
the costs, the state could not be forced
to do SO. In similar manner the costs
of prosecuting murdererS falls upon the
county in which the murder took place,
and Mr.. Childs is of the opinion that
the state should always defray the costs
in capital cases. The recent trial of
William Rose for murder cost the coun-
ty of Redwood over $4,000, and neither
the murderer or his victim belonged to
the county. Mr.. Childs says that in all
probability an appropriation will be
made in the next legislature to defrav
the costs of the prosecution in cases Of
murder, so as to relieve the county
which is unfortunate enough to be the
scene of crime committed by one who
is a nonresident of the county.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-09-02

teachers. Cleveland school, Mrs. S.A. Farms
worth, prlncipal Albert Knuston and w. W.
Brown. teachers. Madison school. George
E. E.oS Smith, ,sI principal; Miss IL, E. Rudy
ton Jenka and T; J: Wheeler, teachers
cipal; Miss Ella A. Shaw, teacher. German
school, W. l. Mussell. principal; George
son school. G. W. Phillips, principal !;
George Kerfoot, Albert Richardson, Charles
Dubner, teachers.
New schools were named as follows:
John Ericsson" school, corner of Ed
gerton and jerks streets. Sherman"
school, corner of Edgerton and Joy
streets. "Phil Sheridan school, in
Bundles addition. James L. Masc-
field" school, corner of st. Anthony
avenue and St. Alban's street.
The real estate committee were
authorized to provide suitable quarters
in the basement of the Washington
school for the use of the engineer and
janitor.
The committee on schools recon-
mended that the committee on pur-
chases and supplies be authorized to
obtain for use in the schools $1,000 cop
les of '.Hyde's First Book of Practical
Lessons in the Use of English"
The real estate committee was author
lied to rent rooms in the vicinity
of the Sibley schools. III order to re-
lieye the pressure at those schools.
The superintendent of schools was
authorized to close the public schools
one day during the State Fair week, in
order to allow the teachers and scholars
an opportunity to visit the fair. The
board at the close of the reports Of the
committee went into executive session.
The question of raising funds from the
st. Paul Title and Insurance company
was discussed, and resolution was
passed AUTHORIZING the committee on
finances to borrow $4,000 on the plan
mentioned in report of the committee
S37, 600 will be for salaries and $4,000
for current expenses. Bids for supply
ing coal for the ensuing year were
opened and referred to the committee
on fuel and janitors, to report upon at
the next meeting. Bids ON printing
were opened and referred to the COM
mittee on supplies. Accounts amount
ing to S10,33l and estimates on build
lngS in course of construction of total
of 49, 43 were approved by the board.
The main question discussed by the
board in executive session was the re-
moval of the secretary, E. W. White.
The bo1rd stood for his removal and
against. UuU HO dCllOIl
was taken. The cause of the proposed
removal of the secretary is that very
bad blood exists between him and Supt.
Gilbert, and the board feels that it will
DE impossible for the affairs of the
public schools to be conducted in a
proper manner with these two officials
at loggerheads.
The board at late hour adjourned.
thoroughly tired out with the work of
the evening, and it was only by the
power of President Haas that quorum
was retained until the finish of business.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-09-02
SCHOOLS AND SALARIES.
The South st. Paul Council Trans
acts Routine Business.

The South st. Paul Council Trans
acts Routine Business.
The South St. Paul council last night
accepted the recommendations of the
board of education, Messrs. Greenough,
Mitchell and Gerster, appointing teach
ers as follows: Stickney school, Misses
Sennie Day and May Fitch; Riverside
school. Misses Mary Callahan and Annie
O'Neill. Appointments for Lincoln
and Simon schools will also be made,
so that the schools reopen next Monday.
Salaries of city officers and amendments
to police ordinances were passed over
the objections of Mayor Denney. The
bill for sidewalk construction from j
j. Mitchell was rejected and readver-
Using ordered, as Mr.. Mitchell is city
officer and a member of tine school board.
City bills were ordered paid except old
witness fees on which the council had
no report from the former police Judge,
A. B. Clark. Settlements to the extent
of $4,000 were made with contractors for
grading balances on Concord, Simon
and Blrcher avenues. Application to
proceed with the grading of Adamson
avenue was laid Oh the table, and jan
itorshlp of city hall was referred to the
police committee. The members cleared
up all routine business before adjourn
ment.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-09-02

ter, and then disagreed as to their rela-
tive sobriety. The discussion was
continued during the greater part OF
the night in the central station, and
both men paid SO bill for the fun.
Minnie Pierson and Horace Brown were
enjoying life in manner inconsistent
with the laws of society and the state,
and were promptly gobbled up by the
gentleman from Bohemia. Disorderly
conduct was the charge, and little
Minnie and her mash went out for
thirty days. John German, ''the cobb
ler." came up smiling and faced the
judge. Ninety days" remarked that
dignitary, and Mr.. Gormans Jaw
couldn't have been measured with a
yardstick. Germans wife had entered
complaint of non-support. hence tine
severity of the sentence. j. Good man
and Matt Kennedy are charged with
disorderly conduct, and will be heard
this morning
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-09-02
Gen. Mullen MoraIizes-

Attorney General Mullen. who went
to Boston to attend the reunion of the
q. A. r.. returned on Saturday, and
was at his post at the capitol yesterday.
He informed GLOBE representative
that he had right royal time, which
was tinged with sadness when he went
to visit his old home in West Massachu-
sets. He had not seen the spot where
he spent his boyhood days for twenty
five years, having come West at the
close of the war. Gen. Mullen. in tell
ing of his visit to the old homestead
and the quiet churchyard, where those
near and dear to him sleep their last
sleep, was visibly affected, and said he
had never realized how short life was
until he stood at the doors of the church
where he worshiped as lad and saw
but few of the old faces.
GThe regular meeting of the city council &C.
purc fO-niUht
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-09-02
WANTS ALL POSSIBLE LIGHT.
Judge Nelson Orders Out the File
Record in the Nj ason Case.

Record in the Nj ason Case.
The hearing of the Mason habeas cor
pus case before Judge Nelson, of the
United States district court, was yester-
day adjourned until Thursday next at
10 a. m. in Minneapolis. District At
torney Hay appeared on behalf of Mar
shall Donahower, against whom the
writ was issued, requiring him to
produce Mason before Judge Nelson.
ID. w. Lawler and M. d. Mum appeared
for Mason. These latter gentlemen
asked the discharge of Mason OH the
ground that Commissioner Odell had
no authority to issue the writ under the
circumstances, and also urged that the
writ of attachment is defective. Judge
Nelson was of opinion that there was
not sufficient record before him upon
which to investigate the matter fully,
and directed that Commissioner Odell
produce a full record of his proceedings
in the matter before him at the hearing
next Thursday.