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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28
Low Rate 10 the Pacific Coast


ST. PAUL, Mimi, April 26.-On ac-
count of the Presbyterian General As
sembly. which meets in Portland, Ore
gon, May 10Th, the Great Northern
Railway has made n half rate fare, or
$50, for the round trip, from st. Paul,
Minneapolis, Duluth and Superior, with
choice of various routes returning.
An old recluse named George NJ.
Babbett, living at Mansfield, Mass,
has been robbed of $4,000 in stocks
and bonds. which he had concealed in
barrels, trunks and tomato cans about
his house. His grandson and two other
men were arrested.
THE arrest of j. J. HalloWell cashier
of the Superior National bank, West
Superior. Wis, was made at Philadel-
phia, the 25th. 1t is charged that Hal
lowell is s35. 900 short in his accounts.
THE longshoremen's strike, which
has been on since the opening of navi-
cation at Chicago. has ended in a vic
tory for the strikers. their demand for
p cents an hour being granted.
THE restaurant of NJ. Very, who on
March so delivered Eavaehol, the anar-
chist. into the hands of the police Of
Paris, was utterly wrecked the 25th by
bomb explosion. The force of the
explosion was terrific and widely felt,
and an enormous crowd quickly gath
cred about the shattered building.
Two explosions of natural gas took
place at Steubenvilie. Ohio. the 25th. at
the Summer glass works, fatally burn
ing Sadie Crawford. packer, and dan
gerously iujuring Lawrence Christensen
another employee. A number OF boys
and girls were more or less hurt by
being hit by fiying debris.
OK account of jealousy, George Moore,
railroad man at Dennison. O., the
18th, shot his wife and Edward NcClel-
land. saloonkeeper,an then shot him
self Mr.. and Mrs. Moore were killed,
but MeClelland viii probably live.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28
Found the stolen Property.

The Mccartney Exchange bank at
Fort Howard announces that the
books and papers, valued at SIS, 900,
which were stolen from the vault on
the night of September 90, 1891, have
been recovered. The bank officials,
however, refuse to reveal how the val
uaoles were recovered, as they hope,
with the information at hand, to be able
to capture the robbers
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28
Unexpected Repartee

''Well ! guess you will know me next
time you see me-" said the man at
whom Chollie had unconsciously stared
for ten minutes. Il may know you,
my good man, but I'm shuah / shahn't
vrecognize you, doncherknow, was
Chollie's crushing answer.-Indianapo-
is journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28
The Coming G. A. r.. Parade.

WASHINGTON. April 25.-The commit
tee on the coming G. a. r. encampment
has information which leads it to be-
lieve that there viii not be less than
10000 old soldiers in line, which will
make parade larger than any in the
history of the organization, and pos
sible in the history of the country in
time of peace.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28
An Unpleasant SUNRISE.

Joe Russell arrived at his home in
Chippewa Falls from the woods, where
he had been for five months, to find
that his wife had eloped with his
younger brother, Engler, who is but 20
years old. They have gone to Milwau-
kee to reside. The abused husband will
not have any arrest made, as he does
not think either of them are worth the
trouble and expense of going after.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28
aATER.
Three Important Meetings.

HELENA, Mont, April 26.-The SUI
preme Lodge, A. O. L. w, meets in this
city June 18th, for which occasion the
Great Northern Railway makes rate
of $50, from st. Paul and Minneapolis,
with choice of four routes returning.
The same rate viii also be made for the
Mining Corg 'ess, July 18th, and the
National Encampment of the Sons of
Veterans and Ladies' Aid Society. Aug
ust Sth, both to be held here. Helena
extends cordial invitation for mem
bers and friends of these Orders to
come, as there will be ample entertain
ment and accommodation for all
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28
Attemnted Arson.

An attempt was made to burn the
town hall at Pleasant River, a suburb
of Black River Falls. Combustible ma
terial, sprinkled with coal oil, was
placed in the building and lighted, but
discovered and extinguished before it
had gained much Roadway. The hall
is new one and of considerable pre-
tentions. The fire bug had not been
discovered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28
SILVER CONVENTION.
The BimetaIIists VIII Meet at washing
ton Nav 26-27.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-The rational
silver committee has issued call for a
convention TO be held in this city May
26 and %. The call is extended to all
who earnestly favor the immediate
restoration of free bimetallic coin
age in the United States, and
each congressional district is re-
quested to send two delegates and each
state and territory to send two addi-
tional delegates at large. Farmers Alli-
ance organizations, Knights of Labor,
State Oranges, Patrons of Industry and
all industrial organizations favorable
to the free coinage of silver are also
invited to send one delegate for each
local organization.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28

ISAAC RICHARDS. Of East Machias,
lie. VINO lacks a few months Of being
ninety-nine years Of are, Is said to be
the oldest pensioner IF the war Of 1872.
He is slightly deaf, but otherwise his
faculties are unimpaired- lie lives in
the same house with children. grand
children and crr.-.t Observation-Disclosures.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28
LOST IN A SNoWSToRM.
Two Men Lose Their Way and Die in n
Drift One Is Saved.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Col, April %
Three MeXicans left Pueblo on the 18th
inst. for Thurlow's ranch, near Colon,
where they were to have gone to work
as herders. During the day it COM
menced TO rain, completely satur-
ating their clothing. The weather
turned cold, turning the rain into snow,
and the men lost the trail. Two Of
the men became so cold that they were
unable to follow the horses with
them and were left to perish.
The third managed 10 keep pace
with the animals, and they led him
to camp about daybreak. The next
day searching party found the two
dead bodies of the missing men II miles
from Thurlow's ranch. One of them
was about Is years old and the other q
middle-aged man.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28

THE oldest woman III the country who
i a preacher, IL i thought. Is Rev.
lydia Sexton. Of Seattle. now 9S years
Of age. She has been in service about
half "a century. For eight or ten years
She was an eNhorter before receiving a
regular license to preach. in 1851. Ohio.
Indiana and Illinois We're her 6eld
prior TO 1870. when with her husband
She removed 70 Kansas Seattle was
adopted as her home three years ago.
She has since then conducted many re
vival and other meetings. but failing
eyesicht threatens TO terminal her
activity ere long. She hopes 10 live 70
be q fun hundred vearS-old.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28
FOUND DEAD IN HIS STORE.
Edward DreNeler Killed by Thieves in st.
Louis Yesterday Morning.


Louis Yesterday Morning.
ST. Louis, April 25.-Edward A. Drex-
eler, proprietor of the cigar store at slS
Pine street, was murdered early Sunday
morning, it is presumed by thieves. The
discovery of the crime was made
by John Hill, a colored bootblack,
employed by Drexeicr. He arrived at
the store as usual Sunday morning, but
TO his surprise found that the front door
was locked. He looked through the
window and saw his employer lying
upon the floor in pool of blood.
by DreXeler's side lay an iron bar
covered with blood. Hill and an
other negro, Charles Wisdom, were
arrested Immediately. Wisdom, like
Hill, BACKED boots in Drex-
eler's place. The examination of Wis
dom and Hill resulted in eliciting some
damaging testimony against both, but
particularly against Wisdom, on whose
clothes and face were noticed several
tell-tale spots of blood. Both negroes
are ex-conyicts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28

a NAN was guillotined in Switzerland
the other day for assaulting and muir
derinE school-teacher. II was the
first execution in Switzo rland for TWEEN
ty-ive years, capital punishment having
been abolished IN 500. and that method
uf intlicti1g punishment having been re-
sumed only recently.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28

Mrs. FRENoH-SHELDoN, the woman
explorer Of Africa. spent many months
in the dark continent, the companion of
natives and surrounded by wild beasts
and great serpentS, without any show
Of fear. She was uamed the master
woman" 10y the native chiefs, who
were ever ready To dO her bidding. She
returned from Africa with many tro-
phies e her hunting expeditions where
she faced tigers and escaped the coils
of PvthonS. but when she rot back TO
England she confessed that there were
Just two things she feare5-a drunken
man and cow. She said nothing about
Il mouse.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28
Fell Flat.

The conversation tagged little at q
recent high tea held within the select
circle of the one hundred and fifty, ano
one of the guests-a practical joker by
the way-said, facetiously:
Evidently we are at loss for sub
ject to keep the conversation going. Let
us talk about the genealogy of our fam
Ties
Strange to say this suggestion. in.
stead of loosening the tongues of the
company, acted like the traditional wet
blanket, and the silence that followed
became so thick that it could have beer
cut with a butter lnife-N. y. Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28

THE modus viveudi with Great Britain
which has been renewed Is substan-
stanially that agreed upon for last wear.
1der ITS provisions both governments
VIII prohibit the killing Of seals within
the limits laid down in the treaty Of
1867 with Russia, except 800 for the
subsistence OF the natives on the islands
Of -. Paul and -. George. The clause
which has been added TO the agreement
provides for a settlement Of damages
sustained by Canadian poachers in case
the arbitration goes against this coun-
try The naval vessels selected by this
country for patrol duty are the Ranger.
Yorktown. MOhic1n and Adams.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28
Accused of Embedding $4,000

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. April 25.-Charles
E. Stoner, land commissioner of the
Louisville & Nashville railroad, is under
arrest for the embezzlement of funds
of his company amounting to $4,000.
His downfall is due TO gambling and
specializing at bucket shops,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28

THE man with head for figures
Is around again. this time with a
statement That the average number
IF letters written per head Of the popu-
lation is: England and Wales. 40; SCOT
land, 30; ireland, 10; United States. 81;
France. Is; Germany. Is, and Italy, :.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28
MANGLED TOILERS.
Three Men Killed and Three Fatally
Hurt by Failing Wall at Jonesboro,


KNOXVILLE, Tenn, April 23.-Three
men were instantly killed at Jonesboro
Friday afternoon bv ;ne collapse of a
brick wall in the courthouse. The
county authorities were having some
new varits put in and the walls had
been nearly completed. being about S5
feet nigh. Seven men were on the wall
when it gave way without a moments
nc tice. Six men were carried down
W it'll it and buried under the debris.
When they were removed three were
dead. They were: Eldridge. Frank
Maynard and James Wilson. Three
others were badly hurt, and it is learned
all win die. The contractor, j. j.
A adams, who was also on the wall,
saved himself by swinging to pole in
midair until rescued. The collapse was
probably due to the absence of a tie
wall and too generally faulty construc-
ton. Suits will be brought against the
contractor and the county for damages
by the families of the dead men.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.


The remains of j. S. Douglas, aged
AZ years, farmer whose home was
near the west shore of First lake, in
Dame county, was found in the timber
northeast of Oregon with three
bullet holes in his head. A re-
volver was near, and there was written
in an account book found in his pocket:
This is to certify that my life is fail
ure. | lack brains enough to carry me
safely through" lie leaves widow
and a 7-year-old son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28

\ PHILADELrHIA spinster left $1,000
To insure proper care and comfort TO a
Maltese cat which had been favored
among her household pets The cat re-
Gently died. leaving handsome family
of five little kittens Are the helpless
progeny entitled To the maternal fortune
or does il revert 10 the two-legged heirs
Of the departed Spinster? Legislative
wisdom seems utterly incapable OF cop
ing with the eccentricities Of those who
make wills. and the chances are that
the innocent kittens viii be thrown
upon the cold charity Of the world.
The best they can hope for Is the short
end Of comprnmise.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28

Arm manufacturer in Ansonia, Conn,
Is bout to utilize twenty barrels of inn
perfect pins in building a sidewalk in
front Of his residence. There Is in that
town a small piece 81 sidewalk built of
scraps from the pin factory, which by
corr0sjon has become SO hard in few
wears that 1t required much hard work
in drilling and blasting with dynamite
to make a hole large enough to set a
telegraph pole. although it was but
three ar four inches thick. II bids fair
10 last as long as a sidewalk Of solid
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28
Big Fire in Kenosha.

A fire broke out in the Northwestern
Wire Mattress Company's works on the
lake front in kenosha which soon de-
veloped in the most disastrous fire that
has ever visited that city. Four blocks
Of the business district lying between
Main street ard the lake were burned
over, the fire totally destroying some of
The principal industries and wiping out
property variously estimated at from
$3.50, 00J 10 $500, 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28
Did Not Want sitting Bull killed.

WASHINGTON April ga communl-
cation was laid before the senate Friday
from Secretary Noble recommending
the granting of medals and pensions to
Indian police who suppressed the re-
cent Sioux uprising. The communities
ton closed with this sentence: THE
killing of Sitting Bull was neither de-
manded nor directed by the department
under its direction
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28
Rank President Charged with steaIing.

BosToN. April 25.-Chester T. Linley.
president of the First national bank of
Grafton. which closed its doors by order
of the bank examiner April 20. was
arrested Saturday and released on SIS
600 bail. The charge is misappropria-
ton Of SIS. 600 of the funds of the bank
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28

TIE great bridge over the Mississippi
river at Memphis is nearly completed.
The formal opening will occur May y,
but trains viii be able to cross before
that time The bridge and its APP
proaches are three miles in length, and
the bridge itself il three-quarterS of n
mile long. One of its spans extends T94
feet, making it the third largest in the
world. T. cost about =. 900. 900. May
II viii h. a great DAY in that section.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28

\ PHILADELPHIA lad Of Il construct
81 flying machine from the odds and
ends of sHHdry dismant'e eel umbrellas
and flev- 90 feet Perpendieularly from
the roof Of his sire's mansion. lie Sc
cured in addition To the knowledge that
the problem of aerial navigation is not
vet solved a fine assortment of broken
legs and arms and solid chunks of adj
vice and admoHition enough to last him
well along toward his ninetieth birth
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28
DEATH IN THE GALE.
-Four Persons Drowned at Norfolk, Va,
During a Fierce T-rnado.

During a Fierce T-rnado.
NORFOLK, Va, April 25.-Another
storm in the shape of a tornado struck
this city Friday night and did consider
able damage, blowing down buildings,
etc. In Berkeley, a suburb, three per-
sons were severely injured by falling
debris. While the storm was at
its height the schooner 5. w. Rowley
was capsized near Money Point and be-
fore assistance could be sent Mrs. Row
ley, her little daughter and two of the
crew were drowned. Capt. Rowley
was picked up by the tug Virginia.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28
A Record Broken.

QUEENSTOWN. April 2S.-The steam
ship Pavonia, which sailed on Friday,
took 500 Irish emigrants to Boston
from this port and 400 from Liverpool,
making 1000, being the largest number
carried by any steamer across the At
lantic during the mast year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28

THE new police superintendent Of
New York who has long been known
T. the country as Inspector Byrnes
says. There is no trouble. as a rule, in
finding ont who committed a crime.
The difficulty is 10 prove it 20 twelve
men and a Judge
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28

CHEYENNE, Wyo., April 23.-Charles
Miller was hanged shortly after Q
o'clock a. m. Friday. In September, 1890,
Charles Miller, then Is years old. shot
and killed Waldo Emerson and Ross i.
Fishbaugh in a box car on the Union
pacific railroaJ
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28

The telephone company of Glasgow
has completely fitted up an elaborate
telephone arrangement in WOOdside
church, whereby the subscribers are en-
abled 30 hear the entire service with the
utmost distinctness and ease.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28
The Long and short of It.

ST. LOUIS. April 23.-Col Sidney
Smith, editor of the Iowa Masonry at
Davenport, Ia. and his bride are here
on their honeymoon. Col. Smith is 8
feet II inches high. and the young lady
whom he made his wife the other day
at Little Rock, Ark, was Miss Laura
f. Brown, feet tall and editor of the
Little Rock Life They will together
occupy the editorial desk at Davenport
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28

THE total estimated investment in
electrical industries in the United
States at the close Of 1891 was S7OO. OOO,-
600. one-half Of which was invested in
electrie-light companies and electric
raiIsrars
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28
Cholera Enidemic in Ronares

CALCUTTA, April 25.-A virulent cpl
demic of cholera is raging in Benares.
The mortality is very great. Friday
there were reported $50 new cases and
I35 deaths from the disease
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28
Guitean.s Counsel Dead.

BALTIMORE, Md. April 25.-Charles
ii. Reed, the counsel for Guiteau, the
assassin, is dead. aged IS. Mr.. Reed
had made his residence in this city for
the last four or five years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28

"A Change of Base.-Featherstone-
What are you doing for living now,
uncle?" Uncle Ebony-.'I's going into
de dry goods business, sah-" Feather
stone-..What are you, floor walker?"
Uncle Ebony with great dignity
mo, sab. Is floor cleaner. Cloak
PerierY
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28
Robbed Of His savincs.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., April 25.-Georgc
NJ. Rabbit. an old recluse living at
Mansfield, Mass, has been robbed of
SPA, 900 in stocks and bonds, which he
had concealed in barrels, trunks and
tomato cans about the house. His
grandson, Is years old; J. NJ. Traut, of
Great Falls, n. H.. and d. J. III. Hahn
have been arrested for the theft.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28
Uanginc ., ~ OrIeans

New ORLEANS, April 2S.-Philip Ba-
ker was hanged here for the murder of
Mrs. Nelson, the wife of his employer,
q groceryman at CarroltOn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28

NASHVILLE. Tenn, April 2S.-F. j.
Brosse, travelling salesman for New
York house, was robbed of a satchel
containing $4,000 in diamonds at a rail
road station in this city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28

That night the widow again lay in
Abby's arms ''Jim's gone; he told me
all" she whispered. How could you?
Abby, Abby, here I've lived beside you
for years, and never knew you"
Il haven't changed a specl1," said
Abby, in affected grimness, her face
turned away.
ABBY, don't turn away; you've saved
Jim. You've saved me. And think
what it cost! Oh! Abby, your gold
heeled shoes!"
There, don't mind. Leather is good
enough the rest of the way
II can never pay you back, Abby,
but while have a crust oh! Abby,
can't tell you all think, she cried.
for the event bore a poetic fancy into
her plain-furnished mind. But l do
believe your gold-heeled shoes are lay
ing up for you to walk the streets of
Paradise. "-George /. Putnam, In Har-
per's Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28
Deatb on Countess Tolstoi

LISBON, April 2S.-The Countess Toll
stoi, wife of the celebrated Russian au-
thor. died here Thursday al the resi-
dence of her brother, the Russian min
lister 70 Spain.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28

Cheap wit.-Bond-"W What is your
definition of cheap wit?' Scrawl lthe
editor -'Well, uncredited clippings
comes about as near it as anything,
reckon. IN. !. Herald
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-04-28

Jim, go home now, and say good-by t.
your mother Then be good sailor
and a man"
Quickly he stood bareheaded. BE
fore God, I'll trv,'' he said.