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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

OBSERVER CHARLoiS at Nice discovered
three planets of the twelfth and thir-
teenth magnitudes
A LANDSLIDE occurred at Vaerdal, in
Norway, and fifty farms were destroyed
and over 100 persons persisted.
HUGH O'NEILT. the Irish leader. died
in Ulster, Ireland, aged - years.
QUEEN VICroRIA's 74th birthday was
celebrated in London.
The government losses in a battle
near Masaya, Nicaragua, were 155
killed and 265 wounded, and the revo-
lutionists losses were II killed and s
wounded.
FRITZ ERBE and his betrothed, Resale
Buntrode were beheaded at Magde-
burg, Germany, for the murder of two
gir.s.
IL France the two months drought
is estimated to have destroyed 81, OOO,-
600 francs worth of crops.
A POWDER mill at st. Inbert, Ger
many. exploded, and ten laborers were
killed outright and large number of
others were wounded.
IL the prisons of Moscow Is, 900 pris-
/ oners, exclusive of women and chill
dren, were awaiting dispatch TO ST.
IBERIA.
RoUMANIA advices say that floods
have destroyed over 500, 900 acres of
crops and that the damage is nearly So
OOO. 900.
AT Melbourne, Australia, the Mer-
camille Financial Trustees & Agency
company failed with deposits amount
! ing to 81, 500, 900.
The government of Italy will raise its
representative to the United States to
the rank of ambassador.
The cholera has appeared at Cette
and Mines in southern France.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
OVER A SCORE KILLED.
Terrible Work of Cyclone in Central
Missouri.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May 26.--Dis-
patches received from several towns in
Missouri and from one point in Kansas
report the occurrence Thursday after
noon of a severe windstorm of almost
cyclonic proportions The storm was
accompanied in every instance by
either hail or downpour of water
amounting TO almost a cloudburst
Meager reports from Ladonia, so
miles east, report twenty killed and
the town, place of 1,200, demolished.
No wire can be obtained there, al
though every effort is still being made
to that end.
Moberly, Mo. reports three killed.
but only one name, George Robinson. a
Wabash engineer, can be secured.
At Mexico, Mo. the earth is com
pletelv covered with water, crops are
damaged to an alarming extent. and
buildings have been unroofed and lifted
from their foundations. At a point
S miles north the residence of Henry
McCue, a farmer, blew in upon him and
crushed him to death.
At Sedaia, Mo, the wind attained a
lSiiAhC feiOcllN. ~ sui ecu uuuCi Nle
tent of Ringing Bros circus and
snapped five poles supporting it like
pipestems. The tent came down with
a crash, burying 1000 people beneath
it. They screamed and struggled and
several women tainted, but all were
finally safely removed from beneath
the canvas. Several received severe
bruises but no INJURY to life or limb re-
suited.
MARTINsBuRG, Mo-. May 26.-About 4
o'clock Thursday afternoon a severe
windstorm struck this place, leveling
trees, fences and outbuildings and do
ing much other damage. Nineteen
loaded freight cars were blown off the
Wabash track and their contents scat
tered about the fields
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
LATER NEWS.

THE imports of specie at the port Of
New York for the week ending the eth
were SSS, 964. of which SIS, sol was gold.
The exports of specie from the port of
New York for the week were -, 232 0S7,
of which Sl.oS9. 9S2 was gold and $685.
! O55 silver. of this amount 50, 531, 032
/ gold and $3.50, 500 silver went 10 Europe,
I and $3.50 gold and 81, $50 silver went to
South America.
CYRUS FRY, United States marshal for
South Dakota. was found unconscious
in a room at Deadwood. 5. d., the 27th,
and soon after died. He took an over
dose of anti-pyrine for headache.
TIE South Dakota building at the
worlds fair was thrown open the 21th.
PROBABLY the most important pen
sion decision ever sent from the Office
of the secretary of the interior to the
commissioner of pensions was filed the
eth. Ii is believed by those high in au-
| thority la the pension bureau that it
will reduce the payment of pensions
under the act of June %, 1890, between
SIS, 600, 600 and $40, 1000, OO0 II involves
the appeal of an order passed by Gen.
Raum and approved by Assistant Secre-
| tary Bussey, and a return to the Ian
guage of the statute requiring the dis
ability, not of service origin, to be such
as to prevent the applicant from earn
/ ing a support by manual labor.
THE worlds fair was opened 20 the
public Sunday, the 2Sth, for the first
I time since the exhibition began. From
| a financial point it was complete sue
cess. Over 125, 900 people paid admission
1T was learned the 2sth that Annie
/ Legnard. daughter of John Il. Legnar9,
a wealthy man of Waukegon, Wis. had
married Charles Vassar, coachmau for
the family.
THE body of Charles 5. Rogers, the
St. Paul suicide. was found the 2sth in
the Mississippi river, near the state fish
hatchery.
L. Il. MuBURS. said 10 be a son of the
/ blind preacher, w. II. Milburn, chap
/ LAIN of the United States senate, com
! .ni,ted suicide at the Saratoga hotel, in
I Chicago. the ssth, by cutting his throat
! with a razor.
ONE of the Dalton gang, which nearly
wiped out Coffeyville, Kas., last year,
attempted suicide at Topeka, kas., the
} 2sth. by leaping into the Kansas river.
I The water was cold and he grabbed a
I log and held on until rescued.
AT Dallas. Tex, the asth, Lillian
Reeves handsome young widow, shot
| and killed Louis Longennetti, who had
| insulted her.
The Chinese government is preparing
| 20 exclude Americans.
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q coWARp,s DEED.

An Iowa Farmer and His Wife Shot
White at supper by an Unknown Man
No apparent Motive for the Crime.
MASON CITY, Ia. MAY p. - Charles
Towne a farmer, and his young wife
were shot while eating supper at their
home near Plymouth Tuesday night.
They were just seated when the wife
exclaimed that there was a man at
the window. A stranger had been hang
ing around the place all the after
noon. so Towne reached for his revolver
TO scare him off Before he could reach
it the man began firing through the
window. firing five shots. The first
lodged in the woman's left side, the
second struck Towne just above
the forehead, the remaining shots
were fired at a young boy who
lives with them, but they failed of
their mark. Towne rushed after the
man. but could find no one, and then,
with the boy and his wounded wife, he
started across the fields to his fathers
house. The wound on the mans head
is an ugly one The ball glanced on
the skull and cut cash 3 inches deep.
He may recover, however. The wife is
still alive, but her recovery is virtual
~ impossible. No reason is known for
the crime. The man who did the shoot
ing is about feet tall, rather slender
and well dressed. He had prominent
cheek bones, rather peaked chin and
dark hair. The whole county IS ex-
cited over the crime, and if the fellow
is caught there will be no need of a
lawsuit.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
THE EAST,

GREAT forest fires were raging near
South Willimantic. Mass. and over 500
acres of timber had been burned.
THE Elmira IN. " national bank
closed its doors owing to the financial
difficulties of its president, d. C. Robin
son.
Mrs. HARRIET BEECHEB STOVES
source of income derived from the IA
nous work, Uncle Toms Cabin" the
copyright of which for so many years
has protected her interests. has ex-
pired, and it now becomes public prop
erty.
THE mayor of Elmira, y. Y. David C.
Robinson. failed for 81 500. 600
FLAMES destroyed the Atlantic tan
merry property at South Salem. Mass,
operated by Poor Bros, the loss being
S232. 600.
ID. BUCHNER & Co.'S tobacco factory
in New York was burned, the loss be-
ing 500. 600
IL Boston Richardson & Dennie,
dealers in hides. failed for $500, 600.
THREE boys, Fred McGibney, Thomas
O'Brien and Thomas Kilisl1y, were
drowned in the river at Brooklyn, y.
Y. by the upsetting of boat
The brooklyn Sunday School union
celebrated the siXty-fourth anniversary
of the organization by parading in diff
ferent parts of the city with more than
%, 600 little ones in line
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
SHOT BY HIS PARTNER.
Ex-Mayor Dimond, of Arcols, ILL.,, Killed
in His Ofifce After Desperate Strug-
gle with David Miller.

Ex-Mayor Dimond, of Arcols, Ill, Killed
in His Ofiice After Desperate Strug
gle with David Miller.
ARCoLA, H., May 26.-Ex-Mayor A.
Il. Dimond was shot and almost instant
ly killed by his partner, David Miller,
Thursday afternoon about 4 o'clock in
their office in this city. Dimond and
Miller have been partners in the insur-
ance business for some time. They had
trouble over a settlement, and, after
some threats. both drew revolvers and
commenced firing. Dimond was shot
twice through the breast by Miller and
Miller was shot through the hand.
They then clinched. when G.. w. Di-
mond, brother of the ex-mayor, sprang
forward and separated them. Miller
Immediately left the room, but made no
attempt to escape, and was soon after ar
rested and locked up. Dimond was laid
on the floor and physician summoned,
but all efforts to save him were fruit
less and he died in about ten min
utes. He was one of the leading men
of the town, and up to the spring cleo
ton was mayor He was an old soldier
and an ex-commander of the G. A. K.
post of this city. Miller is also prom
inent citizen. He has a wife and three
children. Dimond leaves large fam
lily, several of the children being grown.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01

SORosIs Is all in a hubbub over the
blackballiug of Miss Charlotte Crab
tree, more generally known as Little
Lolita. and Mrs. John Dillon. another
actress The ladies who proposed Miss
Crabtrce and Mrs Dillon for member
ship were indignant and resigned on
the instant from the society. Feminine
club life is in its infancy; as it ages the
Surusiters will probably learn that il i
not worth while To sever club relations
because Of the exclusion Of one or the
admission of another person. They
might better have left Lolita do the
kicking. at which she has had some ex-
perience in her dav
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
q FURIOUS BATTLE.
Hundreds Slain i'm Niearagua-Governm
Troops Defeated.

GRENADA, May 24-Additional de-
tails of the decisive battle of Bar
ranca pass. near Masaya, show it
was even more disastrous than at first
supposed. The government losses We're
155 killed and 265 wounded. The half
paid and undisclplined government
soldiers were no match for the well-fed
and well-paid troops which have joined
the revolution. The battle continued
throughout May 10 and 20
Scores of men fell on the battlefield.
Gen. Barranca's revolutionary army
was left in possession Of the Tisna road.
The fleeing government troops were
holly pursued and some of them were
captured. Occasional firing was con-
tinued until the middle q the after
noon, when the entire government
army fell back in confusion and greatly
demoralized, plundering the village of
Nindiri as they fed Although the revo-
lutionists lost only twelve killed and
eight wounded, nearly all of them were
officers, one of them being Julio Gomez,
a leading revolutionist. who belongs to a
prominent family. The loss was small.
however. compared with l55 govern
nent soldiers killed and POS wounded,
in addition to the large number of
prisoners captured. Two of the gov
eminent generals were killed.
The result of the fight has left the
government in distressing position.
Its DEGREES are ineffective, because it is
now practically without the power TO
enforce them. Disorganization and
Generalization prevail in the govern
ment ranks. In Monaga it is reported
200 government soldiers were about to
desert and go over to the revolution
ists, when their plans were revealed
and the men imprisoned. Presi-
dent Sacaza is reported to have fed
to Corinto and is ready to go on board
a steamer ana leave the country at the
moment he is convinced he cannot win.
Ills government is in desperate situa-
ton and has little chance to regain
what he has lost
The presence of United States war
ship in Nicaraguan waters is needed for
the protection of American interests.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
LOOTED a TRAIN.
Robbers Secure About 81, 800 from an Ex-
nrnss Car ON a Train In Missouri.

press Car ON a Train in Missouri
WASHINGTON, Mo-, May 25.-Passen
ger train No. 5 on the Missouri Pacific
due at this place at 10:lO p. m, was
stopped and robbed about IA miles
this side of Pacific, Mo. The
train was in charge of Conductor
King. The express car was
robbed, admittance being secured
by the use of dynamite. There
were four to six robbers. One
Of them got on at Pacific on the front
end of the mail car, and when he
reached the place of robbery he got on
to the engine by climbing over the ten
der and ordered the engineer to stop at
the point of the pistol. When the en-
gineer arrived here nothing could be
learned from him, as he was so fright
ened when he reached the place that he
neglected to register. The robbers
were all unmasked and We're
very bold in their work. The robbers
secured 81, $50 in cash, $3.50 in checks
and one valuable package. Gov. Stone,
who was aboard. stopped CT here and
returned to Pacific. An effort was
made here To raise a posse but failed.
Gov. Stone offered a reward of $500 for
the capture of each guilty man. Gov.
Stone and the passengers were not dis
turbed and many did me- know the
cause of the delHs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
BIG LEATHER HOUSE FAILS.
Richardson a Donnie, of Boston. Forced
to Assign-Other Firms in Trouble.

Richardson Dennie, OF BOSTON, Forced
to Assgn-Other Firms in Trouble.
BosToN, May %. -Richardson &c Den
ME, dealers in hides, have failed. The
firm was rated at 100000. 1t is not
believed the liabilities will exceed
$500, 900. The assignees are the book
keeper and Lawyer Coolidge. 1t is
said by those who are active in the
leather trade that the cause of the fail.
ure of Richardson & Dennie may bs
traced to the sole leather combine. The
firm has been large importer of hides.
and, as one man put it, 1.-The combine
knocked the feet out from under them"
The following firms and individuals
are involved and have failed: Phelps &
Lombard, dealers in light leather, 40
High street, with factory at 1890 IRE
mont street; William ). Richardson,
dealer in upper leather, 81 High street;
John A. Lord, currier, of Salem. As
soon as statements can be prepared the
ere ditors will be called together to take
action.
James Dugan, tanner and currier, of
Salem, who recently assigned, has liza
bilities of $16s. 00O, of which Sis, 600 is
direct and $4,000 contingent. His as
sets are appraised at S10l 900.
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End oil the Mnslc 1roubIe.

CHICAGO. May 25.-TheO6ore Thomas
will retain his position as musical di-
rector of the Columbian exposition.
The board of reference ami control has
unanimously adopted resolution in
structing Director General Davis to re-
call the demand for Mr.. I hOmas resig-
nation; making that gentleman re-
sponsible to Mr.. Davis for the conduct
of his department, and in,tructing the
director general to protect the rights Of
exhibitors of musical instruments in
Musical and Festival halla.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.


Mr. and Mrs. Emil Sperbeclz, uncle
and niece. also husband and wife,
were spending their honeymoon in Mil
waulIee. The cC,cPie elored from Chi
eago, suprJsIng that in Wisconsin,
where No marriage license is required
and where first cousins may wed, the
laws does not forbid persons even near
er of kin than first cousins from con
tracing marriages. The state marriage
law saws:
Of the parties has husband or wife living nor
between parties who are nearer Of kin than
first cousins. computing by the rule OF the civil
law. whether OF the half blood or the whole
blood
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01

Bosrox, May %. Richardson e.
Dennie, hide dealers at 2O7 Congress
street, have assigned. The rirm was
rated at 5000, 900. The liabilities are
placed at $500. 900. Thomas O. Richard
son. the senior partner, has been con-
sidered quite wealthy,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
Hot FIRE at Amigo.

Flames from the forest set Weeds
mill on fire at Amigo and destructive
fire resulted. The houses destroyed
We're mostly tenements near Weeds
mill. and the business part of the city
did not suffer. although it was feared
at one time that the whole town would
go, as the wind was blowing gale and
the smoke was very dense. Swenholzs
mill. mile north of Nittenberg, Is a
complete loss, including lumber in
stock
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01

SOME of the eastern cities are ar
ranging for An old-time Fourth of
July celebration this year" one that
viii educate the people in patriotism. :"
1t is a good idea. Young America needs
just that kind Of education. and the
Fourth Of July is a good day 10 give it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01

a FBTNCH society of vegetarians has
become - strong that discord has rent
IL in three parts and each of the new
sections will follow a distinct line of
vegetarianism- One branch will eat
only cereals and will be known a.
cerealitcS. another will confine itself to
fruits and its adherents will oe called
fruitarians and a third viii be called
tuberile because it will subsist upon
diet of roots
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
Regular rete Nigl,t. Fi.ed.

CHICAGO. May 25.-There viii be
three reg ular fete nights at the worlds
fair hereafter. The council of admins
tration has decided that the fair shall
be kept open Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays of each week. On the regu-
lar fete nights the grounds will he kept
open until II o'clock and all buildings
until 1880 o'clock. On each of the reg
ular nights the electrical wonders of
the park will be fully displayed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01

TIE ear has ordered that the Jews
be expelled from the Asiatic provinces.
that the Roman Catholic schools in
Russia be abolished, and that the Rus
sian army move on the bulgarian from
tier. II Il apparent that the Russian
government Is still doing business at
the old stand.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01

The board OF regents OF the Cniver-
sity of Wisconsin at their last meeting
elected the following persons to posi-
tions in the faculty: benjamin W.
Snow, of Indiana university. to be pro
fessor of physics; Victor Coffin. of Cor
nell university, TO be assistant profes-
sor of European history. DIR. Harry
Russell was elected to take charge Of
the archaeological department
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
THREE BOYS DROWNED.
Upset from a Boat with -Four Others Who
Were Rescued.

New YORK, May ga sad drowning
accident happened in the East river
near the navy yard Thursday. Three
little Brooklyn boys were drowned.
-Four others were rescued in an ex-
hausted condition. The drowned are:
Fred McGibney, aged Il; Thomas
O'Brien, aged Q; Thomas Kilisky,
aged 0. Their bodies were not
recovered and it is believed
that they Were swept away by
the tide. A tugboat having several
canalhoats in tow was passing up the
river and rowboat in which We're the
seven boys got between the tug and the
tow. The kawser which connected the
tug and tow had been slack, but 1T was
suddenly made taut. The hawser
caught the rowboat in such a way as to
capsize it, throwing the boys into the
water
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
A nIichiran Bank FaiI..

JACKSON, Mich, May 27.-The Farm
ers state bank of Brooklyn, this coun-
ty, has closed its doors. with liabilities
amounting to about $4,000. There is
no money on hand, but the bank owns
large amounts of real estate. Col. n.
G. King. owner of the bank, has been
sick for long time and unable to give
his attention to the business, which is
given as the cause of the failure.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
The News Of the Week.
BY TELEGRAPH Awc MAIL.
FROM WASHINGTON

THE president has appointed W. f.
Quimby. a Detroit Mich. editor, United
States minister to the Netherlands.
The leading clearing houses in the
United States reported exchanges
amounting TO sl,Oi3,Ol4.447 during the
week ended on the 26th, against 81, 22l.-
$1,000 the previous week. As COM
pared with the corresponding week OF
1892 the decrease was 9.3.
u the United States there were 273
business failure reported during the
seven days ended on the 26th. In the
week preceding there were pol, and
during the corresponding time in 1892
the number was 1875
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01
ALL ABOUT WORLDS FAIR.

srTHE NORTH rs EsTEnS LtNE'' has just
prepared spleudldiy illustrated Worlds
Fair Guide, replere with information about
"The White City."
This book viii tell you a great deal about
the fair in Chicago ana What to see and how
70 see It when you visit it. 1t VIII be
mailed TO any address on receipt Of two
cents IN postage.
T. ". TEASDALE,
Gen Pass enger Agent,
ST. Paul. MINS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01

SWAN. the English electrician. de
clares that he has recently seen an cleo
trical blow-pipe capable of melting
iron 50 rapidly that it would require
but a few moments 10 destroy the
strongest fire and burglar-proof safe.
To use this blow-pipe a forty-horse-
power dynamo is needed, which could
not conveniently be added to tie ordi-
nary kit OF BURGLARS tools.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01

TOWN in Massachusetts proposes to
put a tax on bicycles. Such a tax
would be very unwisc, for if the bicy-
Gle industry is not interfered with il
will soon give . cheap and effective
means 81 rapid transit to thousands
who cannot afford TO own n horse.
Let the bicycle alone and let it work it,
self cat into blessing 10 the human
race, as il promises To- do.
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Tragedy I'm Chicago.

CHICAGO, May 90 - In q quss'rel over a
woman Wednesday Hugh Etter, a col
ored man, shot and killed another col
ored man named Dewitt Sherrell at
No $3.50 La Sale street he then tried
to kill Officer Wilson Harris of the
Twenty-second street station, and in
the row was himself shot and mortally
wounded by officer Owen O'Connor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-06-01

THE mother of Carlyle Harris. who
was eleetrpcUted Fs-res'tiy at Sing Sing
prison. still insists that her hoy" was
innocent Of the crime of which he was
convicted. What steadfast and di-
vine thing Is mothers love. We can
not all agree with her, bat we can al
admir. her cnnstansv.
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FatnlIr Rnrncd hr Nanl,t,a.

A train on the Wisconsin Central line
was wrecked near Gray's lake. Two
cars loaded with naphtha We're demol-
ished and the naphtha became ignited
and a section man was caught in the
flames and persisted. w. H. Strachen,
a train dispatcher, two tramps and sew
eral other persons We're more or less
burned. The wrecked cars were en-
tirely consumed.