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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19
Mrs. Duthie secures a Verdict.

The case of Mrs. Johanna Duthie
against Washburn. with A. c. Probert
as codefendant, resulted in a verdict in
favor of the plaintiff against Probert in
the sum of 5000. The action was for
damages resulting from plaintiff falling
into a hole where the sidewalk had
been removed while excavating for the
basement of a building being erected
by the codefendant.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19
ScnIded To Death

LEADvILLE, Col, May 16.-At the
penrose mine Saturday afternoon a
steam feed pipe, located 325 feet under
ground. burst, scalding Arthur w Cra-
mer. master mechanic of the Maid of
Erin mine. William Lyle and James
Murray IN terrible manner. Edward
O'Brien and 90 \ Sterling were also in
jured. Cramer died IN a Ie7. MS ana
Lytle's injuries are fatal.
Some time since John Goodwin, of
Tuseombia, killed man named Steele.
Friday I. w. Steele, a brother of the
other, shot Goodwin, killing him in
ktantly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19

GREECE has just fallen into line with
an appropriation of $4,000 for the
worlds fair. which viii be largely ex-
pended in making an exhibit of casts Of
the finest specimens OF antique art of
that classic country.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19
Wisconsin Leads at the worlds Fair.

Wisconsin has broken ground attack
son park for its state headquarters at the
worlds fair, which will be one of the
first, If not the first, of the state build
ings to be completed. The structure is
designed in villa pavilion style, will
cost about $50, 600 and is located in the
north end of the park, adjoining the In
diana, Ohio and Michigan sites.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19
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sugar RnnnfY PAYMENTS.

WASHINGTON, May 16.-The payments
of sugar bounty under the Mckinley
bill on account of the production for
the present fiscal year have been prac-
tically completed. The bounty
amounted to about $500, 600. The es-
innate for the ensuing fiscal year is
$40. 600. 600.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19
r. Trot f,r sIo ooo

DIES MONIES, Ia, May 16.-Allerton
and Delmarch will trot here next
August for purse of $4,000, go per
cent. to go to the winner and 40 to the
loser. All the contracts have been
SiUned
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19

-
qni.e unexpect-
eddy at hts resi-
dence. Second and
d streets, n. F.,
at $3.50 o'clock a.
m. Saturday. lie
awakened shortly
before and aroused
Capt. Shepard, Of
" aren't IN, Va,
" b 0 W as his
guest. stating that
he was SOrelv on
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19

GENERAL commiscration will follow
the Needless rogue who, in rifling gar
ments In the dressing-rooms of a New
York theater, made off with a pocket
full Of gags prepared for the principal
clown Of a ~a-cs."al comic opera
troupe that is rehe,. e for tour of
the country or course, the thief will
read the gags" that will be his pun
ishment
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19
- -. s-gmtsf RRRinehard

100000, S.apmeef Rhinehard
and fireman Wilson.
THE Supreme court of the United
States the 10th, decided that the prop
erty of the wife cannot be held for the
debts of the husband
DIPLOMATIC relations between the
the United States and Italy were fully
restored the 10th. when Bsron Fava
officially called at the office Of the
state department
AT Childersburg. Ala. the 10th, three
negroes named Berry Rowden, Jim
Rowden and Win Cantor were shot and
hanged on the railroad. The lynching
was sequel To a tragedy enacted on
Saturday night at the home of ID. C.
Bryant. four miles out of town, when
an attempt was made to rob the house.
Mrs. Bryant receiving m the struggle
severe injuries
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19

ADvICEs from Shanghai say that the
military students at Shrinking are en-
deavoring by violence 10 eXpel the Brit
ish missionaries from that city. II Is
claimed that their action is taken with
the connivance of the viceroy of Sc
Shuen, in which Shrinking is located,
and that the feeling of hostility to for
eigners IS rapidly growing in that re-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19
Ashland Gets the Academy.

The trustees of the Northern Wiscon-
sin academy held meeting at Ashland
for the purpose of selecting a location
for the academy. Numerous PROPOSE
tions were submitted, and Eau Claire,
Superior, Duluth and Ashland were
prominent bidders for the prize. The
location selected was Ashland. provided
it's tender of 5000 and site be made
GOOD by Nav ID
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19
Three yonny Men Drowned

PHILADELPHIA, May 16 - During a
squall Sunday afternoon rowboat in
the Delaware river containing five
young men and boys was capsized and
three of the occupants-Lewis Tier
mere, 10 years old; Charles Anderson
tcoloredl, % years old, and George
Roalt. "a years old-were drowned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19
The Fourteenth Victim.

PHILADELPHIA, May 16.-James Pig.
con, a victim of the Central theater fire,
died Sunday morning after suffering
over two weeks from burns and other
injuries received while making his es-
cape from the theater. He was the
fourteenth victim
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19
Death of Fred q. PiIIsbury.

MINSEAPOLIs, Mimi, May 16.-Fred
C. Pillsbury, a member of the great
milling firm of Pillsbury & Co., died
Sunday morning of malignant diph-
liberia. Deceased had been sick but
four days. He was IS years old and a
brother of C. A. Pillsbury. son of
George A. Pillsbury and nephew of ex-
Gov. Pillshnrv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19
Army of the CnmherIaIid Reunion,

WASHINGTON, May 16.-The next an
nual reunion of the Army of the Cum
berland, to be held at Chickamauga,
has been finally fixed for September Is
and 16
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19

OWING to the fondness Of deaf people
for walking on the railroad tracks il is
proposed To build them on the
grounds of the asylums, so that the in
mates can indulge in their favorite
pastime.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19

THE girls of to-day are making a
greater effort TO excel the BOYS in in
telligence and usefulness than the sex
divine has ever made before. and the
present probability is that they will
speedily WIN the contest
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19

a WOMAN down south who sued for
divorce on the ground that the marriage
ceremony was performed on a railway
train and was therefore Illegal failed to
secure a decree. The car-coupling held.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19
fsRRlBLE ACCIDENT IN A MINE.
Eleven Men Crushed Beneath Failing
Earth sn the Anaconda.

Earth IN the Anaconda.
BUrrE, Mont. May 16.-A cavern oc-
earfed in the Anaconda mine Saturday
afternoon. Eleven men are believed to
have been killed. The cavern occurred
on the SOO-foot level ON the fourth
floor. Fifteen men Were working on
that floor al the time. A quantity of
earth ahd timbers estimated to be 100
Net in length and 100 feet wide fell with
out warning. The work of rescue was
begun within very few minutes after
the news reached the surface. Four
men were soon taken out alive, but
seriously injured. 1t Is believed the
other eleven men were crushed to
death, as the reseuers can hear nothing
to indicate they are still alive
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19

The degree Of master of arts has been
been conferred on Miss Agnes Baxter
by the DalhOusie ~. b. university.
Miss Baxter IS the first lady master of
arts in Canada
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19

u.r---.A, y. 5 Nav 16.-The gov
eminent steamer Newfield arrived here
Sunday afternoon from Sable island
bringing six sailors from the bark
Henry, which was.wreeked Thursday,
and six of her crew drowned
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19

A NEW YORK wona 4 on trial for shop
lifting confessed that she began her
downward career by picking her hus-
bands pockets while he was asleep.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19
sale of the Howard Paper MIL.

MENAsHA, Wis, May l6.-The deal
was completed in Oshkosh Sunday by
which the c. w. Howard paper mill in
this city was sold to Oshkosh parties
for S125,O0O. Ten thousand dollars was
paid as a guarantee of good faith, and
the formal transfer will be made June 1.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19

FERDINAND WARD, late Of Sing Sing,
has purchased an elegant $4,000 resi-
dence in Stamford, Conn. and will soon
20 into business in New York
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19

NEW YORK reports the arrival of o.
655 immigrants during April, as COM
pared with so. ass IN April Of last year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19
vRGINIA's LOSS.

Her Senator, John :. Barbour, Expires
After a Brief Illness-sketch of His Ca
reer.
WASHINGTON, May Ex-senator Bar
bour, of Virginia, died suddenly and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19

A BIAcKsMITH's tools of the present
day are almost identical with those
used in the same trade over three hun
dred years ago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19

In a county of eastern Minnesota
there lives one August Peterson, who
has attained to the ripe old age of one
hundred and six years. Having out
lived all his relatives and early friends
he has for many years been protege
of the county. The poorhouse being too
small to accommodate all the needy
ones Mr.. Peterson with many others
was farmed out TO families that received
so much a month TO pay for their keep
ing. Recently. however, the pOorhouse
was destroyed by fire and replaced by
capacious modern building which would
accommodate all. When changed TO
his new home the old gentleman was
treated TO nice warm bath.
"My salxes. but that feels good" he
said Its the fust bath I've he'd sence
the war, when were in the hospital"
so you were in the rebellion, were
you?" asked the attendant.
The rebaylion?" asked the centena-
rian, in mild surprise. Bless ye, no,
sir: not shat war-the other one in
1872"
And he looked at the fifty-year-old
man with an injured but compassionate
air, as though he pitied but pardoned
his Youthful verdancy.-Kate Fields
Washington.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19
later
A Sonthern Cyclone.

GAINESVILLE, Tex, May l6.-News
has reached here of a terrible cyclone
in the Turkey Valley in Greece county.
Ii swept from one end of that fertile
spot to the other, literally demolishing
everything in its path. Even Sugouts
were unroofed and people lifted out of
them and hauled along the ground for
Incredible distances. The extent of the
loss of life cannot yet be ascertained.
Five, however, are known to have been
killed and it is probable many are
fatally hurt. Hardly a person in the
valley escaped without injury of some
Kind. Collins are being hauled from
The nearest towns.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19

Two Buffalo ladies, having attended
a lecture. returned home at about ten
o'clock, and on the stoop made the un-
pleasant discovery that they had for
gotten their latch-zey. They rang the
bell repeatedly, and waited in alarm
After fifteen minutes of waiting and
bell ringing the girl opened the door.
Katie, why on earth have you kept US
waiting so? Didn't you hear me ring?"
cried one of the women. Yes, ma am"
said Katie, with an air Of some confu-
sion, but I fought it was me young
man. ma'am. an me an him had
fallin' out last Soondah, an t'oughtI'd
taich him a lesson, ma'am."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19

JOHN T. CoNLEY, of Winona, has
been appointed assistant general pas
senger agent of the Chicago. Milwau-
See S st. Paul railway, with head
quarters at st. Paul, vice w. II. Dixon.
deceased. The appointment of Mr..
Conley will take effect June /, until
which time Mr.. Charles r. Lewis win
be in charge.
THE racing season opened at the
Gravesend track, New York, the 10th.
The Brooklyn handicap worth 5000,
was won by the horse Judge Marrow.
AN awful hurricane swept over Cen
trail New Zealand, the 10th. At sea the
scene defied description. The vessels
in the offing. which before the gale
eould be seen lying under storm sails,
were soon lost to view in the swirling
cloud rack. After the storm had passed
L was found that many coastiug yes
sells had been piled upon the shores,
and il is believed the loss of life will
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19
Retnrn -, parou Fava.

NEW YORK, May 16.-Baron Fava, the
Italian minister to the United States,
arrived here Sunday per steamer La
Gascogne. Baron Fava expressed his
pleasure at returning to the United
States, where, he said. he had formed
many good friends. He has always
worked, he said. and would continue to
work to strengthen the friendly rela-
lions existing between the two coun-
tries and between the king of Italy and
the president of the United States.
Owen Young, of Illiopolis, ILL.,, died
Sunday from the effect of kick by a
horse
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19

We have noticed when woman
asks to be taken to the silk counter she
speaks In a much louder voice than
when she asks to look at the calico
remnants.-Atchison Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-05-19

A clergyman in Minneapolis was
lately called upon to officiate at
wedding. After the service was per-
formed the happy groom called him to
one side and asked what his charges
were" The minister replied that he
was not in the habit of making a
charge. well" replied the groom. Il
viii call and see you later" The hap
py groom called the next week and
presented the reverend gentleman with
a dozen sticks of chewing gum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-29
GEORGETOWN.
TRAFFIC on THE CANAL.

TRAFFIC on THE CANAL.
Within the past ten days the following loaded
canal boats have brought cargoes from Cum
bertrand and intervening points:
Consultation No. 2. Thos. W. Gibbs, Con-
solicitation No. 103 Olive and Cupid. L. Hol-
brook. Dakota L. Flanagan. II. l.. Somnlerville.
Consolidation No. y. Consolidation No. z,
Frank Agnew. Consolidation No. 4. Ii. l..
Bend. Little Rob. Winter. J. h. Shaw, j. T..
Dyer. Eva. Three Brothers, Judge Alvey. La
fayrtte, Juniata. A. Greenlees. Gallia, Iour
BROTHERS, Baltimore Sun, Theo. Dean. DIR.
Knott. John Spencer. Unexpected. j. W.
Thompson George A. Mcinhaney. Samuel Har-
vey, IF. Shiplet, j. X. Gowan, Potomac, A. g.
jackson. Shutdown. No. les Henry Heneycamp.
W. T.. Grove, No. IL. No. 10. Ii. II. keedy.
Cuba, Jas. Goddard. Emma Mertens, Mary
Lind. Col. No. q. A. Ii. Bradt Java, George A.
HOFFMAN,, Edith Pratt, James Fl. Reed, An
toros. i. v. Baughman, James Bryan, l.. W.
Guinnand. Bradley l.. johnson aud Round
Top Cement The majority of the
boats came piled TO the decks with coal, while
the minority brought grain. -four and stone.
Every captain who arrives in town is loud III
bis praise of the carafs excellent condition.
Though the waterway has been open for ncarlv
two months, the only hitch to navigation that
has occurred was caused through the heavy
rains of two weeks ago. Not the smallest dam
aging hole has appeared in the banks between
Cumberland and Georgetown.
JUVENILE TEMPERANCE CLUB.
Night before last the Juvenile Temperance
Club of 1enleytown gave entertainment in
Ire public hail that both q credit to the
participants and a source OF much enjoyment
20 the audience. Songs, recitations and in-
strumental selections composed the program.
NOTES.
Thomas Clarke. a countryman. was last nigh.
arrested by Officer Coiter for feeding his
horses in the street. The act was a breach of
the police regulations, and IS was the penalty
paid.
The so-long-ueglected fountain q. the corner
of 18th and u streets Is now receiving the at
tention OF the park officers. and in few DAYS
It will be neatly Inciosed with an iron railing.
sOdied and otherwise beautIhed.
The Glen Echo railroad officers are pushing
the repairs to their lines with the greatest vim
in order TO have the cars running by mex. sun
day. Most Of the washouts have already been
filed and stronger resting places are being
gwen TIE ties.
Mr. II. G. Wagner is photographing for the
beneht OF future generations all the historic
houses IN town. which are now being fast de-
stToyei by unsentimental king Improvement
Many inquiries are being made about Water
street property BIZ men who are known to have
thousands at their command
Tonight the Russian benefit comes off at Lin
thicum Hail. aud the indication Is that large
audience will be present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-29
ADJUSTMENTS.

ALB,rGH's.-Ar Thos. W. Keene was seen
last night at Albaughs in Shakespeare's
'otheilo. and the applause that his audience
bestowed upon his efforts attested their sats-
faction. There Is more temptation to oyeract
III O;helio than III almost any other of Shake
speare's characters. and there are times when
Nr. keene does not entirely resist this tempta-
tion. Stlll, his work as "a whole shows the
result Of careful ard intelligent study aud his
Interpretation Of the Jealous Moor was forceful
and effective. Tonight Mr.. Keene will be seen
in Hamlet
Miss soS SrosCH's REcITAI--The violin re-
cital ot Hiss IeOnora Won Stosch at the Uni
gersalist Church las: evening delighted highly
cu.t:'ated audience. Her playing showed a
vide range OF artistic sympathy. admirable
boNing. iaultioss purity OF tone and technique
of great excellence. With this equipment and
a gracious presence. her bearing being sell pos
sessed without being self-conscious this WASH
Ington giri has brilliant future before her
iior friends have Just reason to be proud of
the position she has even now acquired, aud
her work reflects credit upon the city Of her
BIRTH Hiss Won Stosch was assisted by Miss
Jennie button of New York. who displayed a
soprano voice of pleasing quality and good
culture; Miss Lolita Mills. an excellent ac-
companist. and in the final number of the pro-
gram. Mr.. Waldecker, on the organ.
NATIONAL RIFLES HAII.-1he Morton
Cadets vii give an entertainment at National
Rifles Hall this evening, at which Hub Smith
and his Country Band" will appear. and among
the other participants in the program will be
C. Bangs. Hans Robert Eiphonzo Youngs IT,,
the NatioIal Banjo Club and DIR. Frank White.
picked squad o. the cadets will also give an
exhibition drill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-29
OPENING OF ALLEYS.
Text OF the Bill Reported by Senator wolcott
Yesterday.

Yesterday.
Senator Woicott as stated in Yesterday .
STAR, reported from the District committee 3
substitute for the bill which passed the House
March IS last providing for the opening of
alleys. The bill authorizes the Commissioners
to condemn, open, extend. widen or straighte1
alleys i'll the District of Columbia upon the pre-
sentation 10 them Of the plat of the alley TO be
condemned. opened, &C., accompanied by a
petition OF the owners of more than one-haf Of
the real estate in the square in which the
alley Is sought to be opened, widened, &c,
or when the Commissioners shall certify
that the preservation of peace, good
order and pubic morals require that
any alley shall be opened, &c. or when the
health officer shall certify that the opening.
extension DC, of an alley is necessary for the
pubic health In opening alley it shall
also be lawful to close any original alley or
part OF 1t tine fee OF which IL in the United
States which may become useless or unneces-
s.'ry, the land there IN contained to become pri-
waite property to be assessed as benefit
against tine lots to which 1t NAV be added.
The bill further provides that IL shall also IN
Ike MANNER be lawful to close any other alleys
or parts of alleys. the title to rever: to the
persons who dedicated it originally for alley
purposes.
The bill makes it the duty OF the District
surveyor To distinctly marx OH Sucn ailey III
the manner in which it may be designated III
the petition. and make out triplcate piats of IT.
ALI OF section is stricken out and new one
substituted III tine bill reported yesterday.
This provides that in tine opening. &c. of any
alley 1t shall be LAWFUL for the Commissioners
to close any alley part of it, rendered use
less or unnecessary, By entering INTO an agree
ment with The lot owners or parts Of. lots con-
tSuous thereto for the purchase by them OF
the land contained Ill the alley sought to be
closed. at price to be agreed upon between
the Commissioners and the owners. The price,
however, IL not to exceed the assessed value OF
the contiguous lots. The sums agreed to be
paid shall be assessed s.veraily against the lots
or parts of lots to which the land so purchased
shall be annexed, such assessment to bear in
terest at the rate of 10 per cent per an.um
until paid. The Commissioners, however. have
the discretionary power to sell and convey the
land contained IN the alleys to be closed for
cash to any person.
7 lie REMAINING sections OF the bill are the
same as the old senate bill with the addition
of some slight amendments. the most import
ant of which is the substitution of new sections
for sections six and seven. These provide that
all ALLEYS opened or extended i'll the city since
June 50. 1871. under ordinance of 1912 are
hereby rendered valid Nothing in the bill,
though. Is to affect the rights of parties to
suits now pending in such cases All alleys or
parts of alleys closed by subdivision. with the
approval of the Commissioners, are to remain
unaffected by the bill.