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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28
THE EAST.

WHILE driving across the track James
Burns and his two young sons, of New
ark. y. j., were killed by the cars.
AT Madison Square garden, New
York city. Grover Cleveland and Adlai
f. Stevenson were notified of their
nomination for president and vice pres
ident by the democrats.
MILLERs in New York city have eff
fected combine, the capitalization of
the new organization being fixed at
S., 500, 900.
The democratic national committee
has chosen William F. Harrity, of
Pennsylvania. as chairman, and ). r.
Sheerin. of Indiana, as secretary.
FIRE swept away the business por-
ton of Moosup, Conn, the total loss
being 100000
CANCER caused the death of Henry ].
Gardner, of Milton, who was governor
of Massachusetts from 1855 TO 1853 in
elusive.
THE death of John Lynch, who repre-
sented the First Maine district in the
Thirty-ninth, Fortieth, Forty first and
Forty-second congresses, occurred in
Portland of heart trouble.
AFTER a dinner party given at the
Cable house. Salisbury Beach, Mass,
five persons died and six more were dy-
ing from eating butter beans that were
not fresh.
In the York Farm colliery near Potts
vile, Pa, "a gas explosion killed fif-
teen men and injured others, some
fatally.
The percentages of the baseball
clubs in the second series of the Ma
ton league for the week ended on the
esd were: Brooklyn. $50; Philadelphia,
$50; Cleveland. .625; Cincinnati, CPS;
Washington. .625; Baltimore, .625;
New York, .57l; Louisville, .3T5; Bos-
ton, .S75; Pittsburgh. .2S6; Chicago,
| $50; st. Louis, .125.
AT Pittsburgh, Pa. Henry Clay
Prick, manager of the Carnegie inter
ests. was shot and also stabbed and
dangerously wounded by Alexander
Berkman, a Russian jew, who was
captured and who said he came from
New York to kill Mr.. Prick. 1t was
I thought that Mr.. Frich would recover
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28
WEST AND SOUTH.

AT all the mines in COeur d. Alene.
Idaho. work has been resumed. Wages
have been fixed at $3.50 for skilled
miners and s. day for shovelers, and
the presence of troops is guaranteed so
that the men can work for whom they
please without becoming members of
any organization.
IN convention at Atlanta the Georgia
peoples party nominated William L.
Peck. of Newton county. for governor.
Candidates were also put up for all the
other offices, as well as a full electoral
ticket
AT Monticello. Ill, a storm flooded
portions of the town, carrying away
bridges. sidewalks and culverts- In
Jacksonville. Monmouth and Galesburg
storms also did great damage.
FIRE swept away the village of Rio
Vista, Cal. containing l, 500 inhabitants
AT jefferson City. Mo-. the democrat
ic state convention on the nineteenth
ballot nominated W. ]. Stone for gov
ernor.
A TORNADO in Gettysburg. :. D., de-
stroyed twenty houses and one woman
was killed and several other persons
were injured.
IL Detroit horse named Jack broke
the worlds record in the free for all
trOt, his time for the three heats being
2.'ss1. 2:I5l2. 2;l51.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28
a TOWN DESTROYED.

Iron River, Wis, Almost Completely
Wiped Out by Fire Measures of Re-
lief.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, July 25.-The town
of Iron River, 40 miles east of West SUI
perior, on the Northern Pacific road,
was wiped off the face of the earth by
fire late Sunday afternoon. The entire
business district and depot buildings of
the Northern Pacific and Duluth, South
Shore & Atlantic railroads were
burned, together with most of the resi-
denee district. The loss is roughly es
timated at 5000. 000 The fire originated
in store building two blocks south
of the Northern Pacific depot. The
big sawmills, half mile from town
escaped. As soon as i became eviden;
that the town was doomed all efforts
were directed to saving personal eff
fects. The 1900 inhabitants are in the
smoking streets without shelter or food.
A train of freight cars was sent out by
the Northern Pacific company in which
people may store their effects. The town
was practically without fire protection.
The Superior fire department was
summoned, but before they got out of
town were recalled by message stat
ng that it would be too late for
.ervice. Many Superior people are
haavy locarS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28
DRuMMEo OUT OF TOWN.
Punishment Melted Out to soldier In tn
Guard at Homestead Who Cbeered 70
Berkmau.

Punishment Melted Out to soldier In tn,
Guard at Homestead Who Cbeered 70,
Berkman.
PITTSBURGH. Pa, July 25.-The sen.
sation in camp Sunday was the drum.
ming out of town of Private Iams, oil
X company, Tenth regiment, whe
shouted Saturday afternoon when the
report of the attempted assassination OF
Mr.. Frick reached the Provisional
brigade for three cheers for the as.
sassin. Col. Streeter, from his quar-
tiers, heard the shout. lie hurried into
the camp and ordered the regiment "a
be paraded in double-quick time. When
his command was drawn up he recited
to the soldiers the remarks he had
heard. He called for the one who had
made it to step two PAGES to the front
lams did so, trembling and ham,
ing his head. tie was sent e
the guardhouse, and in the presence OF
the colonel, his staff and surgeons. was
hung up by the thumbs for thirty min
utes. When released young Iams was
limp and apparently unconscious. The
surgeons remained with him for an
hOut, NhSh nc was TAKEN 10 MS quar-
tiers.
On Sunday one side of his head was
shaved and one side of his beard and
mustache cut off His uniform was
taken from him and a civilians dress
given him. He was then given in
charge of twenty men and drum corps
and marched out of town a mile
and a half to- the tune of 1.-The
Rogues' March," the guards being
given strict orders in his presence to
shoot him If he turned to the right or
the left. He was also DISTINGUISHED
and will hereafter be "a man without
a country The punishment, though
severe, is in accord with laws passed
ia 1887 and is generally commended.
Iams is a travelling salesman and lives
in Waynesburg.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28
STORMS ABROAD.
Many shipwrecks Reported on the Eng
Iish Coast -Life-savers Lose Their Lives
While Trying to Rescue Imperiled
UessaI.s

Many Shipwrecks Reported on the Eng
lish Coast -Life-ssvers Lose Their Lives
While Trying to Rescue Imperiled
Vessels Crew.
LONDON, July 21.-High winds and
heavy rains are general in Great Brit
ain. The storm came in from the At
lantic and reached Scotland Tuesday.
1t travelled in asoutheasterly direction,
developing into a gale. From many
parts of the coast a number of minor
shipping casualties are reported.
The British bark Maxwell, Capt Fra
ser, bound for San Francisco. was
wrecked during the night off New
Brighton, where the Mersey enters
Liverpool bay. tWhen the Liv-
erpool life-boat was near the wreck
it capsized and the crew were
thrown into the water. Most of
them chung to the bottom of the
overturned boat, but two of them sank
into the sea and were drowned. The
life-boat was cast ashore at Hoy lake
about miles from Birkenhead. Be
sides the two lost by drowning, one of
the survivors has died from the effects
of hardship and exposure and three
others are so badly battered as to be in
a dangerous condition.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28
arrested for MansIaughter.

DUBUQUE. Ia, July 25.-George Null
holland, IA years old, has been arrested
on the charge of manslaughter. Abou
six weeks ago boy named Frank Nun
queeney was drowned in the river
There were three boys present. One o
them, Gussie Rudolph. says that Null
holland pushed Mulqueeney off the
raft into deep water, and when the lat
ter rose and chung to the raft Mui
holland showed him back. After th'
drowning Mulholland offered Rudolph
five dollars to say nothing about 1t.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28
CHOPPED TO PIECES IN BED.
Murderous Assault Upon Mr.. and Mrs.
scott, of Denver.

DENVER, Col, July 25.-Shortly after
midnight Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Scott,
living at 1921 Champa street, were al
most chopped to pieces in their bed.
The weapon used was a Ratchet.
The victims were discovered in an
unconscious condition, and al
though still alive there is little
hope of their recovery. Peter Hee-
nan, the former husband of Mrs.
Scott, is suspected of having committed
the crime, which is thought to have
been prompted by jealousy. Some
time ago Heenan wrote from Los
Angeles, Cal, to Mrs Scott. threaten.
ing her life. 1t is thought he came &c
Denver and attempted TO make good his
threat. Search is being made for him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28
Two Unknown Persons Drowned.

DETROIT, Mich. July 25.-By the cap
sizing of rowboat in the Canadian
channel off Belle Isle Saturday after
noon two unknown persons were
drowned and third had
narrow escape from death.
The boat contained two men and
a woman. One of the men, who was
saved, said the victims were casual ac-
quaintanees whose names were I'M
known to him. They were riding in
the river and were trying to get pass
ing steamer to tow their boat when it
capsiZed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28
Caught in Chicago.

CHICAGO, July 25.-Morris Berg, a
German carpenter living at S51s Hal
stea street. is at the Central station
charged with completely in the murder
of Mary Anderson. Danish domestic,
at Perth Amboy, \. J. The crime was
committed June s. Berg was arrested
at his residence on Saturday evening.
An hour later he was confronted at the
station by Johnny Bersel, IA years old,
who recognized him as having been on
the scene of the murder few minutes
before the deed was committed. Bersel
was brought from New Jersey for the
purpose of identifying Berg.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28
bulgarian Conspirators sentenced.

SOFIA, July 21.-The trial by court
martial of the sixteen conspirators con-
cerned in the murder of NJ. Beltcheff,
the Bulgarian minister of finance,
who was shot dead in the street
on March %, 1891, has been con-
cluded. Four of the prisoners, Milaroff
Popoff, Cheorgiev and Karaguloff, were
condemned to death. Seven others were
sentenced to terms of Imprisonment
ranging from sixteen months to fifteen
years. Lepavtzou was condemned to
be executed after serving term of five
years imprisonment. The other priso-
uers were acquitted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28
Awful Result of an Explosion of Gas In a
PennsYIva MIA Mine.

PoTTsvILLE. Pa, July %. = York
Farm colliery, situated 2 miles from
this city. was the scene of a terrible
explosion about noon Saturday.
AS a result fifteen miners are dead,
and one is so badly wounded that
he cannot recover. The explosion, ii
is believed, was caused by a strong
feeder being broken into, and its force
penetrated safety lamp and ignited
the gas. The explosion was terrific
and completely closed the gangway
with several cars which were on the
track. All but two of the bodies have
been recovered
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28

CHOLERA continues to spread in the
infected districts OF Russia The disease
is carrying off its victims at the rate of
hundreds per day in each of several
places, and the people have become de-
moralized. some of them rising in riot
against the authorities because they
know not which way to turn for relief.
Ii is a terrible condition of things, es-
cially in country that has not yet re-
covered from the misery of widely
spread famine And probably several
weeks more will elapse before the dis
ease has spent its force. 1t will not now
die out until cold weather, when frost
will kill off the germs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28
C.r.I...n... Causes Death.

CLFvFLAND, o., July Ga frelghI
train on the Akron branch of the Bal
timore & Ohio road ran into hand car
loaded with rails near Chicago juno
ton Saturday Fifteen cars and the 10
connective were wrecked. Thomas Dun
ster, fireman. was caught under the
cars and killed. Thomas Doscomer
engineer. remained at his post and wa
fatally scalded Mack Carpenter, the
section foreman whose carelessnes:
caused the accident, has disappeared.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28
FINE STOCK BURNED UP.
BolIingbrook Stables Damaged and Six
teen Horses Perish IN the Flames.

teen Horses Perish IN the Flames.
BALTIMoBE, July 25-The famous
Bollingbrook stables on the farm of r.
w. Walden, at Middleburg. Carroll
county, Md, were struck by lightning
and set on fire Friday night. The flames
spread and soon enveloped the whole
series of buildings, lighting up the
country for miles around. The cries of
the frightened horses could be heard
for long distance. BollIngbrook is a
model stock farm. john A. and A. III.
Morris own most of the horses there,
which are valued at nearly half
"a million dollars. The stations include
such animals as imported Galore,
who cost $4,000; Tom Ochiltree and
the beautiful imported Hopeful. Prob
ably the only insured horse on the
farm is imported Galore, for only ST.
900. A dispatch says that sixteen
horses were burned to death, but does
not give their names. The buildings
were entirely destroyed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28
A Famous Case Ended.

The famous La Crosse park case has
been decided in the federal court at
Madison after a long trial in favor of
the plaintiff, Daniel Cameron, of La
Crescent, Mimi. The case involved the
title TO a tract of land in the city of La
Crosse used as public park and valued
at about $780, 600, TO which the city and
Cameron both claimed title.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28

IL the recent municipal elections in
France the socialists carried the cities
of Marseilles, TOulon. Toulouse, Mar
bonnie and Roubaix- Their programme
IS that adopted by the Workingman's
congress at Lyons, Y Eich calls for one
free meal day for children in the pub
lie schools and free distribution 10
them twice a year of shoes and cloth
ing; a working day of eight hours with
minimum wages TO be fixed by the city
council; free medical treatment and
drugs at cost for all citizens; free legal
advice for worlingmen, and free food
and lodging for labOrers without fixed
residence IN search of work.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28

Mr.. GLADSTONE made his first speech
in the house of commons fifty-nine
years ago. The address was delivered
May Il, 1888. On the Goth of the fol-
lowing August Benjamin Harrison was
born, James G. Blaine was little over
three years old and Grover Cleveland
die not get his first glimpse of the world
till four years later. Verify. Mr.. Glad
stone has come down to us from an
other generation"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28
sinh End. of Ihn,,rht.

The liar catches fish with his mouth.
The man who is perfestly satisfied
with himself finds no ore of like opinion
A dowdy woman is one of natures
mistakes.
Good victuals are the greatest good
to the fewest number.
A receipted bill Is an evidence of hon.
esty.
Age turns its back to the future,
youth to the past.
There is not one dog in thousand
that will wag his tail and not mean it.
No man is a better husband than he
is a lover.-Detroit Free Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28

We have been informed of a good
looking, well-to-do and popular young
bachelor not a thousand miles away
who was being teased by the young la
dies of a club for not getting married.
He said: ''I'll marry the girl whom. on
secret ballot, you elect to be my
wife" Each girl went into a corner
and used great caution in preparing her
ballot and Disgusting her handwriting
The result of the vote was that there
were nine votes east, each girl receiv-
ing one The young man remains a
bachelor, the club is broken up and
the girls are all mortal enemies
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28

SISTER ROSE GERTRUDE. from Eng
land. started for the Sandwich islands
10 devote her life 10 the care of the
lepers- But when she reached Homo
lulu and fell in love with Dr.. Lieut. at
the hospital there she ceased to be a
Eister-to him. and was married.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28

OMAHA, Neb., July 21.-It has been
discovered that w. u. Shryock, of Cass
county, Neb., member of the late Leg
islature, who died of heart disease at
the Murray hotel, in this city on July ?,
was 81, 139 short in his accounts as
school treasurer and SO. 900 as admins
traitor of the Louis estate at Louisville.
II is thought that his estate will amply
cover the shortage
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28
The ousen,e Quick Dinners.

A royal dinner Is not altogether a
Joyous and festive affair, if one may
trust the report of an English periodi-
cal, which states that there is always
little more conversation than usual at
the royal dinner table when Lord Sal
isbury is present, as he is great favor
tie with the queen. Wise visitors to
Windsor are always a taciturn as pos
sible when dining with her majesty. as
the dinneris galloped through at such
a rate that anything beyond monosyl-
tables involves the risk of having a
plate whipped off by too attentive
footman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28
Rendered Unconsciou. by Ilehtninr.

CLINTON, ILL.,, July 21.-A fearful
thunderstorm prevailed here Wednes-
day afternoon. Lightning struck the
Illinois Central shops, severely shock
ing two men. The Jordan livery barn
was struck and an employee stunned.
The suburban residence of Eugene Mill
lard was also struck and his wife was
made unconscious, though there are
hopcS Of her recovery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28

A WAY has been discovered in New
ark. n. J.. to find the leak in the gas
pipes. They take a match or a lighted
candle and go in search for it Not 10
be outdOne IL meets them half way and
then the rest of the community knows
where 1t Is This may be original in
Newark. But they are much mistaken
If they think their patent will hold any
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28
A washington Grocer Murdered by a Blow
from Pickaxe.

WASHINGTON, July 25.-Peter III.
Young, of the firm of Young & Wood
ington, grocers. corner Fourth and d
streets, southeast, was murdered Friday
night about 10 o'clock. The back of bis
head was crushed in by blow from a
pickaxe handle; which was found "
ing near the body. He was in the habit
of carrying home from his store every
night money in hand satchel, and as
this was missing, robbery was evident
~ the cause of the murder. Sixty-fve
dollars and watch were left on hii
parSOn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28

The SaltOn lake, that mysteriously
appeared in the great Colorado desert
and which many people supposed had
come to stay, has disappeared, but a
wonderful sea of verdure now marks
the place that was once barren sand
and then covered with water. The fact
has been suggested that there may be
profit in irrigating the region.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28
Drown,ng of a cleveland couple.

CLEVELAND, o., July 25.-Win M
Nubemeyer and Nellie Boise, of thi'
city. went out on the lake Friday NIGH
for a row. They did not return ans
Saturday morning search was begun
1t was thought they had eloped- Late
in the afternoon that theory was ex
ploded by the discovery of the boa
some miles up the lake with mans
coat hanging to it. Both were un
doubtedly drowned
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28

AN Augusta tGa-) newspaper speaks
of IAN independent western girl as
slender. graceful. with eyes lit with
azure fire, and a shapely head poised on
the neck aspiring as the Alexandrian
shaft that lifted Pharos to light the sea;
commanding as the tower of ivory that
looketh toward Damascus. Another
editor roped in. No cards.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28

CAN anything that cannot be seen,
handled. weighed or measured be
ktolen2 Does the taking and carrying
away of thing that is intangible con
stitute larceny? These questions have
been raised in court in st. Louis, but
not satisfactorily answered. A man
was arrested for larceny, his alleged
crime consisting IN attaching wire 10
one used 10 convey a current of elec-
tricity, his object being to secure
electric illumination without expense.
The grand jury failed to indict him be
cause they regarded electricity as a
force. Every new invention Is likely 70
call for CHANGES in the criminal code.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28
sbot Ram VIC aDd ChiId

John Cohfic, of Marinette, shot his
wife fatally and one of the bullets in
fiicted a slight wound on one of his
children. He then tried to kill himself.
but did not inflict mortal wound The
wife had him arrested the day before
for i'll treatment, but he was released
on suspended sentence.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28

RECENT Investigations have shown
beyond a doubt who is the oldest col
lege graduate in the country. lie is
Col Amos A. Parker, of Fitzwilliam,
n. H., who obtained his diploma from
the University Of Vermont in 1913. If
he lives until Octobers Col. Parker will
compile his fOIst wear
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28

LIEUT.. TOTTES and his prophecies
have broken loose again But this
time he lets EN- go on his own author
ity, and Yale college IS not responsible
for them However, every time he prOph-
estes the end of the world is undOubt-
eddy little nearer than il was before,
and il he can hold out long enough we
will get there at last
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28

Two OMAHA meu have been fined re-
Gently for kissing women without their
permission. The first offender was
mulcted in the sum of $40. while the
second found that the price had gone
up TO $50 Those young men of Omaha
who have become STEADY company
now require their CHOSEN ones to issue
written nermits
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28
VICTIMS OF OLD SOL,
Many Deaths Reported from Various
cities as n Result of the Extreme
Heat.

Many Deaths Reported from Various
cities as Result of the Extreme
Heat.
CHICAGO, July 25.-The intense heat
of Sunday brought with it many sun
strokes and number of fatalities Ii
was a suffocating warmth and
for many hours no cooling
breeze came to relieve the parched
city. Three men dropped dead
from sunstrolxe. Ten other persons
are reported to have been Frustrated
and some of them will die. The Their
mometer at 2 p. m. stood at 81 New
York reports 90 degrees as its maxi
mum height: Cincinnati, SO; st. Louis,
1O2; Detroit. 1O2; Ottumwa, Ia, 100.
One death is reported at Ottumwa,
Ia: one at Whitewater, Wis; one at
Jacksonville, Ind; one at St. Louis,
and two at st. Paul, Mimi. Numerous
prostrations are reported from points
all over the country.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-07-28

Col POWELL. of the United States
army, Is authority for the statement
that among the Cheyennes a man is
never permitted To speak to his mother
in-law except through the intermedia-
ton of a third person.