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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19
A DARING ROBBERY.
A London Bank Loses Big sum Through
stylish Thief.

LONDON. Feb. IA decided sensa-
ton has been caused in the city by
daring bank robbery, committed in
broad daylight A styIishly dressed man,
standing in the National Provincial
Bank Of England, liz Bishop Gate, ac-
costed clerk from a London branch of
the Bank of Scotland, who was stand
ing at the public counter of the Nation
al Provincial Bank in the act of MAX
ing deposit of money. When spoken
to by the stranger the clerk turned
toward him and replied to his
question. While the conversation,
which only lasted a moment or so.
was going on, man who was evidently
an accomplish of the stylish stranger.
snatched from the clerk a wallet con-
tanning bonds and checks representing
Ell, 600, and ran out of the bank. lie
has not been captured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

J8HS 7. HEwIrr. IF Los Angeles is
an DID soldier and an honest man lie
served in an Ohio regiment. and has
Just been grantees a pension on account
Of disease contracted during the war
But he declined to receive IL, saying he
believed il would be wrong, as u am
well enough 10 make my own living at
present THAT Is the stuff true man
hood i made If.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19
iLLINOlS-IOWA LEAGUE.
The Base Ball Association Organized with
Sanger steel a. President.

Sanger steel a. President.
JOLIET, Ill, Feb. t6.-The Illinois
Iowa Baseball League officials met in
Joliet Saturday and the result of its de-
alterations is a stronger and better
league than that of 1890. There will be
eight cities represented in the league
Joliet, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, OF
tumwa, Monmouth Ottawa and Rock
ford, with three large cities contending
for eighth place. The league was or
ganized on the same basis as last year,
without Sunday playing, and the sal
airy limit was raised from 5000 to
$3.50. The two cities contending most
vigorously for eighth place are
Quincy and Aurora. The officers elect
ed are: President, Sanger Steel,
Joliet First Vice President, j.. A. Plumb,
Cedar Rapids; Second ice-President,
w. t. Muse, Ottumwa; Secretary, E.
c. Morgan, Galesburg; Treasurer. +. w.
Harding, Monmouth. The directors
will be elected from Davenport, Aurora,
Ottumwa and Ottawa, with President
Steel as ex-OfficiO chairman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19
FLAMES IN A PosT-oEFlCE.
Sewsboy burned to Death at New York
Mail Matter All saved.

Sewsboy Burned to Death at New York
Mail Matter All saved.
- New YORK, Feb. 16.--The New York
post-office was on fire for nearly two
hours Saturday night. Much of the
north end of the basement floor,
used for the distribution of news
paper mail, was destroyed, with
all the machinery and the electric
light plant of the Office. SO sudden
was the outbreak of the flames
that a little newsboy, Guiseppi
Michael. who had crawled for warmth
into a ventilator on the Mail street side,
was caught in the swift approach and
fatally burned before lie could eXtri-
cate himself No mail matter was
burned. though some was injured by
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19
AFTER MICHIGAN MINES.
Legislators Think They Are Not Paying
Their share of the Taxes.

Legislators Think They Are Not Paying
Their share of the Taxes.
LANSING, Mich, Feb. Ex-senator
Doran is preparing a bill to be intro
duced designed to reach the wealthy
Lake Superior mining companies
which now escape the great burden
of State taxation. The present law
exempts 90 acres of land and all inn
provements thereon for each mining
corporation and imposes a specific tax
of one cent per ton on iron ore and sew
enty-five cents on copper ore. Last
year the Calumet and Hecla copper
mine paid only about $4,000 taxes,
although its annual profits are
millions and it has paid over $780,
900, 900 in dividends during the last
thirty years. The bill will voice a gen.
eral sentiment in favor Of radical re-
form which will put fair proportion
of Michigan's expenses on the mining
companies. The details of the bill are
not fully settled, but the exemption
clause will be repealed and the specific
taxes largely increased.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

Killed by a Maniac.

LITTLE Rock. Ark, Feb. ls.-The
Pullman Palace car on the Iron Noun
tain passenger train from st. Louis, was
the scene Of a dreadful tragedy yester-
day. as the train was pulling out from
Bald Knob station. Isador Meyer a
travelling man for the Foster-IIilson
Company of New York, had just trans
ferred from the Memphis train and was
sitting in his seat, when a man who
was eating lunch, suddenly drew pis-
tol and fired. killing Meyer instantly.
He then killed Mr.. Lee h, the conduc-
tor. II was aseertained that the muir
derer was an insane man from Fort
Worth, Texas
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

The greatest marvel II all the rich
possessions 81 the maharajah Of Baroda
isacarpct, about I0Nt feet, made entirely
If strings IT pearls, with center and
corner pieces Of diamonds. This car
pct took three years - weave and cost
EeUO.0uU- II was made by the order Of
KLaudc Eao. who designed il to be
present FIR a Mohammedan lady who
LII fascinated nm
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE commit
tee of the general assembly of the
Presbyterian church on the revision of
the confession of faith, after very har-
monious session lasting several days.
has completed its work and adjourned.
The changes made have generally met
with unanimous approval. The work
VIII be reported to the assembly in De-
troit next May and by it referred to the
presbyteries for action. The changes
made in the confession have been of
great Importance, but have in no way
impaired the integrity of he system or
doctrine SO long held by the church.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

THE grave ~ Henry Clay's daughter
az Lebanon -. is said 10 have been sad
~ deaccratcd by relic hunters. She was
q girl II twelve years. and died while
Mr Clay AMI his family were on the
way q Washington in a stage-coach.
Her Grath was a sad blow - her IA
thcr. who at that time was 50 pressed
with blsincs, cares that he was com
pells,l to bury the body and go on 10
Wash ugtnn. intending some day TO re
turn ami remove il - Lexington. Ky.
Eut Il never lid -. aud the grave may
T. srru vet ia the old burial ground.
whrr. i is surrounded 10y a wire
fen.e
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19
GIBSON INDICTED.

Action of the Chicago Grand jury with
Reference to the WHISKY Trusts Secre-
taFy.
CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-THE grand jury
has decided to indict George J. Gibson,
the secretary Of the whisky trust The
indictment has not been issued
as yet. The board of directors
of the whisky trust held meeting here
Monday. The resignation of Secretary
Gibson was rendered. In accepting it
the board assured Mr.. Gibson of their
entire confidence IN his integrity and
honesty and their belief that he would
be able to establish his innocence be-
yond question.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

a MEDICAL gentleman Of Philadelphia
explains Jr. Kochs statement about
his lymph il this way. II wasn't
written for lavmen. but it can he made
clear enough. Let rs suppose that the
bacillus IS tut small mosquito. that
It ,tiugs the flesh and injccts a virus.
'.NaU, koch takes the mosquito. kills
il, N-racts the virus. dilutes it-for il
is more powerful than the strongest
drug known and then preserves it in
- tt.esiut. =
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

CAPTAIN CHEfsToFFERs. THE steamer
Alier, lately completed his one hun
dredth trip from Bremen to New York
and back. In honor Of the event the
Emperor decorated him with the Order
Of the Crown Of the fourth class
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19
Given In for Lost.

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.--Captain L. Nor
toms steam life-boat, the f. L. Norton
in which the captain with his wife
niece and seven men left New London
for Toulon, France, November %, has
now been out eighty-two days No re-
liable information concerning the boat
has been received since the day it left
port In spite of the captains conf
dence in his boat it is feared it has
shared the fate of MANY larger vessel
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

A BooNvHLE y. ~ man has evolved
a new reason why he should be given
an office ia Iii, application for the
pOst-ofiiec he argues that he deserves il
because he ha, been thirty-four years
in the Presbyterian choir without com
peusatIuu.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19
nonnelIr wants Damage.

ST PAUL, Mimi, Feb. 17.-Senator
Ignatius Donnelly has through an at
torney. W w. Erwin, instituted two
suits for libel in sIo0. 600 each against
the ST. Paul Pioneer Press and exon
gresham William S. King. These
grow out Of publication in the Pho
neer Press Monday morning of column
Litter from Mr. King, in which, it is
claimed Mr.. Donnelly is repeatedly
charged with receiving from $1,000 to
$1,000 for his vote and influence at va
rious times in the last twenty years
Snow TO the depth of over two feet has
fallen at Bozeman, Mont, and vicir 'ty.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19
IA ooubt Of Raw HamiIton,s Death.

BLACKFooT, /. T., Feb. 16.-The New
York Herald correspondent who vent
to Mary Mere ranch, on Jacks IN s
Lake. Wyo., to gather evidence con
corning the reported death of Robert
Ray Hamilton has returned, having Sc.
cured a number of affidavits of Hamil.
tons employees which leave no doubt as
IN his identify
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

WILLIAM CAR0UTHEEs. young pc
destrian Of Napa County. Cal. will start
March i fal little iaunt from san
Francisco t. New York. lie has bet
that he eau make the trip in less than
six months, and expects 10 do 1t in four
months
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

a NV Y0Rk seal cngraver says that
people who want a clat-of-arms are
mainly residents # New England and
New York Southern people have al
ways had coats-of-arms. and Western
people sneer at them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

THEaE ARE more diamonds in the
word than ever before. In 1870 the
African output was about 500, 600
carats il Issg above 100000, 600 carats.
and last October tile trust which CON
trolls the principal mines said 10000,
O0O q rats were In sight,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

Rio JASEIRo, Feb I'm the AS
sembly the constitution has passed its
second reading. The election for Pres
ident Of the Republic win be held i'm
mediately. The leading candidates for
the Presidency are General Da Fonseca,
Chief of the Provisional Government,
and Senior Moraes, Governor of the Prov
ince of San Paulo
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19
malariia

Is believed 70 be caused by poisonous miasms
arising from low. marshy land. or from decayinG
vegetable matter. and which. breatbed into the
lungs. enter and poison the blood. II a healthy
condition Of the blood is maintained By taxing
Hoods sarsaparilla. one Is mach less liable 10
malaria, AMI Hoods Sarsaparila has cured many
severe cases Of this distressing affection even in
the advanced stages when the terrible chills and
fever prevailed. Try it.
And II you decide to take Hoods sarsaparina
do not be induced 70 " any substitute.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

GCN-cHEwISG viii have to be classed
among the manias soon. An Ohio
teacher chastised a girl FOR refusing 10
give up her wad, whercUDon she and
her mother attacked him and gouged
his eyes ont
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19
seed wheat for Kansas Farmers

ToPEKA, Kan, Feb. 17.-The bill APP
propriating s6O,O to purchase seed
wheat for destitute farmers in the
western part of the State passed the
lower house Monday afternoon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

CUSTER COUNTY, in Montana, which
contains thirtv-six thousand square
miles is larger in extent than the
States IF Vermont Massachusetts, Con-
neet..at. De-aMare and Rhode Island.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

A FARN at Pithole. Pa. which was
brought some years ago during the oil
excitement by Chicago spectators for
sl,50o.o50, was sold recently at tax
sale for SION
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

FARMER in Kansas has twenty-six
living children, all Of whom are un-
married and live at the homestead.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19
Millions nisposed OF

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 16.-The will OF
Jacob y. Mccullough, late first vice
president Of the Pennsylvania Company,
who died week ago, bequeaths the
bulk OF his $40, 600, 600 estate TO his two
grandchildren.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

For rapid pronunciation: An anony-
nous AnanJas Is an anomaly and an
anarchronism
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

In free fight in an Omaha (Neb.l
bar-room John connors as stabbed
through the heart and Dick Cushing
seriously cut, the murderer, Joe"
Dwyer, escaping.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

FoUE trusts. the salt. oatmeal. har-
vester and window glass. have fallen TO
pieces within a few months
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19
IS August
Flower
For Dyspepsia.

A. Bellanger, Propr. Stove Foun-
dry, Montagny, Quebec, writes: Il
have used August Flower for Dys-
pepsia. 1t gave me great relief. l
recommend it TO all Dyspeptics as a
very good remedy
Ed. Bergeron, General Dealer,
Lauzon, Lewis, Quebec. writes: II
have used August Flower with the
best possible results for Dyspepsia. f"
c. A. Darlington, Engineer and
General Smith, Sydney, Australia.
writes: August Flower has effected
a complete cure in my case. 1t act
ed like miracle"
Geo. Gates, Corinth, Miss. writes:
81 consider your August Flower the
best remedy in the world for Dvs-
pepsia. l was almost dead with
that disease, but used several bottles
of August Flower, and now con-
slider myself a well man. l sincerely
recommend this medicine to suffer
ing humanity the world over. o
G. G. GREEN, Sole Manufacturer,
Woodbury., New Jersey, U. S. A.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

ADMIRAL PORTER. who died recently
in Washington, was nearly = years old
and lad seen nearly sixty years ssrv-
ice in the navy. He was the son Of Cap
tain Porter. Of the navy. who in lsI4
n1ade the great fight On the Essex.
Admiral Porter entered the war for the
Union as commander II the Powhat-
tan sent a. re-cuforce Fort Pickens. lie
commanded the mortar ilotilla in opera
tious against New Orleans and later com
luan.led the Mississippi squadron which
operated against Niczsburg. and COM
mansIed the naval forces at tire capture
~ Fort Fisher. On the death Of Farra-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

TIN oldest tree on earth, ~ least as
far j. any one knows, IS the boo" tree
in tie s tn s. Amarapoora Burmah- 1t
was t'alted the record says. in the
yes, - b. Il. aud j therefore nearly
2-oJ wears old Its az. is proved ac-
cortliuc q historic documents, says sir
james Emerson, who adds: To il kings
have dedicated their dulninions in ties
timouy - belief that il is n branch Of
the III sutscai III tree under which
E'.dJha rcclinei at runleva when he
underwent his apatheosi>." Its leaves
are cagr.td away " pilgrims as relics.
but these leaves can only be gathered
afttS thew have fallen
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

THE food at Pittsburg, Pa, bids fair
to rival that of lss4, when enormous
damage was caused to business and
railroad interests. The greatest flood
came down the Allegheny river, which
backed up the Mono- gahela for miles.
The river has risen at an average of six
inches l.er hour, and at 10 o'clock the
night OF the 18th, stood 80 feet inches
and rising Allegheny City has suffered
the greatest. as River avenue stands in
ten feet of water
The prize fight at Minneapolis. Mimi,
on the night Of the 18th, between Dan
Needham of that city. and Tom Ryan
IF Chicago, for welter-weight cham
Ipionship was won by the latter at the
end of the 10Th round. The fight was
for 81. 600 of which $500 went 10 the
winner and s2Co to the loser.
TIIE ammonia tank in the ice factory
at suffolk. Va. exploded on the 18th,
killing the superintendent, Thos. r.
Baldwin, and seriously injuring, if not
fatally. two colored men.
A TRAIN on a narrow guage road near
Charlotte, y. C., jumped a trestle on the
18th. -Four persons were killed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

CINCINNATI, Feb. 1s.-The steamer
Thomas Sherlock, which left here last
night for New Orleans. struck one of
the piers Of the Chesapeake & Ohio
bridge and sunk ten minutes later.
Three lives are known to have been lost.
After the collision the boat headed
for the Kentucky shore and all the pas
scngers and crew were safely landed
with the exception of Mrs. Mclean and
her granddaughter, Marjorie Brown Of
Pittsburgh, and Third Mate William
Lepper.
1t was reported that many persons
Were drowned, but at midnight all are
accounted for except the three persons
named.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19
Hoods
SarsapariIIa

Sold by all druggists. 81 six for S. Prepared only
by c. l. HOOD s CO.. Apothecaries. Lowell Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

w Imam IecNmseH SQtFElab was 1StA "a
Lancaster. O.. February :. 1870 He was the
sixth child. and was adopted by Thomas
Ewing, and attended school in Lancaster
until 1895, when he entered the Military
Academy at West Point graduating from
that institution In 1870, standing sixth
in a class OF fortytwo members. He received
his first commission as Second-Lieutenant IN
the Third Artillery July /. 1870. and was sent
with that commando Florida. On November
80. 1S4l. he was promoted TO a kfrst-Lieu-
tenancy. IL 1913 on his return from short
leave, he began the study Of law, not
to make ii a profession, but TO rem
der himself more intelligent soldier. In 1875,
when the Mexican war broke out, he was sent
with Troops to California, where he acted as
Adjuta Mt General to General stephen w.
Kearney On his return, in 1880, he was mar
ried to Ellen Boyle Ewing at Washington her
father, his old friend, then being secretary OF
the Interior. He was appointed Captain IN
the comnissary department September q,
1850 but resigned Ia 1858 and was appointed
manager OF . bauS IN san Francisco, but
subsequently took up his residence in
New York agent for 81. Louis
flrm. In 1889 he practiced Law IN
Leavenworth, Kan and the following year be
came superintendent Of the Louisiana state
Military Academy II was while he was act
ing in this connection that louisiana
seeded from the Union and Cen
eral Sherman promptly assigned his ONCE.
On May 10 1851 he was commissioner
Colonel OF the Thirteenth Infantry with in
struetions TO report to General Scott at Wash
ington Sherman was put in command OF a
brigade in Tylers Division. On august 8.
1861. he was made Brigadler' Genera
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-19

U. U. NhELN, oUIt MdUuIdNLuItI,
Woodbury., New Jersey, U. S. 4
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Catarrh Can.t ne Cured

SWEETNESS and light - The cake our
mother used 70 balze-B3stou Transcript.
Middletown transcript., 1891-02-12

sitting 1t Dover..to prevent Just sucn
extravaganza. There are. compara-
tively few persons in the State who
aver know what new laws have been
enacted and the claim that the publi-
cation Of such laws is really made at
NJ time Of their passage in newspaper
reports Of legislative proceedings Is
unfounded such reports do not convey
: correct idea of what takes place,
and cannot be made to do so even if
tha daily journal is published In full.
Another reason why the laws should
bs nublished is found in the fact that
certain provisions may affect the IN
tarests Of persons who have no other
means of becoming acquainted with
those provisions except through the
nawspapers. 1t is true that ignorance
~ the law does not excuse the law
breaker, but it is also true that such
beinc the case the law-making power
should make easy the requirement OF a
knowledge of the law
Middletown transcript., 1891-02-12
Death of an Editor /.

James 81. Plummer, one of the
proprietors Of the Kent Ne,cs OF
Chestertown, Nd, died at his home
in that town after a short ILLNESS
Tuesday night. Plummer was born in
Kent county. He learned his trade
as printer in Centreville, after which
be went to Baltimore and worked in a
job printing Office. He was volun-
teer in the Mexican war. In 1860 the
late firm OF Plummer & Usilton was
formed, and the first issue Of the Kent
Ne,es under its new management was
made November 1, since which time
time Mr.. Plummer has remained
associated with the paper as senior
editor. He was an active member of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, and
for the past twenty years has been
trustee of the church.
Middletown transcript., 1891-02-12
A Strange Tale, ifTrue.

One Of John w. Seemer's ewes had
twin lambs. Another eve had single
lamb, which died. Mr.. Seemer, in
his farming experience had often tried
to make one eve own the lamb OF
another mother. but had never succeed
ed. It was important in this case
that the lambless eve should take one
Of the twin lambs, and Thomas Coulby
said he could make her do it. Mr..
Seemer didn't believe he could, but
Mr.. Coulby took the skin off the dead
lamb and carefully adjusted it over
one Of the living twins. The other
eve took to the lamb at once. After
two days the extra hide was taken off,
and the eve continues to recognize
and care for the stranger as if it were
her own lambkin. n.-Easton Ledger.