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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23
FRora FaAuY LANDS.

AMrEIcAS lard sells Tor twenty 1ve
cents pound in Mexico.
a LARGER proportion Of children sur
vivc their Grst year Of existence n Dub
In than in The twenty large towns Of
England and Wales
4 SINGLE mahogany tree in Honduras
was recently eut into boards. which.
when cold IN the European market,
realized over ter thousand dollars
TueEE are said 70 be three countries
in Africa IN which the liquor tralie has
been practically annihilated. These are
0ranre Free state. the British territory
in igassu.o Land. and the government
of Sir Marshall Clarke, and the North
Northumberland. under Khama. the native
Christian king
THE city Of Rio Janciro has tried Bel
tanv's echcme in its application . the
control ard sale Of fresh meats 70 the
inhabitants With no appreciable i'm
provcmcnt in the quality and 20 reduc-
ton IL the prices the total cost TO the
consumers OF meats has been Increased
by ESD. 900 in six months
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23
o'DoNNELL ACQUITTED.

The Noted Labor Leader Declared Guilt
less of Inciting the strikers at Home
stead to DeeGs OF Violence and Blood
shed.
PITTsBURGH, Pa, Feb. 20.-Aftcr
having been out all night the jury in
the murder case against Hugh ODon-
nell brought IN verdict of not guilty.
When court orened on Saturday the
room was again crowded With SYM
pathizcrs of the defendant, who we're
anxious to hear the verdict Hugh
ODonnell when brought into court
wah trifls paler than usual, and he
scanned tho faces of the jurors
rather anxiously as they fled in.
He was ordered to stand Up
and the verdict was read. AS h.
heard the words: Not guilty." wavo
Of color spread over his face, his eyes
became fixed for "A moment aud he tot
tered as though about to fall. Recov-
ering himself o'Donnell stepped from
the prisoners box to his wife
and niece. whom he embraced, while
tears of thankfulness filed their eyes
The Homesteaders present were all
greatly pleased with the verdict, and
the attorneys for the commonwealth
corresponding depressed, for they
had expected manslaughter eonvic-
ton. This ends the Homestead trials
until the March term of court. 1t is
possible that all the other cases will go
over until the june term of court. and
the Homestead men now in Jail will be
admitted to bail
O'Donuell was taken back to the Jail,
pendlag application for his relepse on
bail, which will be made sohae day
next week. 0'Donnell must yet an
swer to treason. riot and conspiracy.
Bali Was once refused on the additional
charge Of murder pending.
fODonnells case. the trial of which began
last Monday before Judge Stowe, is by far
the most important growing out OF the
Homestead riot. which took place on July
last and in wh.sh a number of Pinher.
ton men were killed. O'Donnen pleaded not
guilty TO the charge, and in his defense main
tanned that instead OF melting the Homestead
men to violence and bloodshed lie had
done all he could to prevent It, The
evidence went 10 substantiate this and
it has been conceded throughout that
the defense was making a very strong case
ODonnen was at the time Of the riot chairman
Of the advisory board OF the amalgamated asso-
citation, Blu, disappeared from Homestead
shortly after the riot occurred AID
Thomas j. Crawford was elected in ais
place. About week after o Donnell war ar
rested and cast into jail. from which he has
only been out twice previous 10 the trial, once
to an alderman office and another time into
court on an application for bail, which was re-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23
The News Of the Week.
BY TELEGRAPH AND MAIL.
FIFTY-SECONO CONGRESS.

TUESDAY. Feb l4-In the senate the
Nicaragua canal bill and the sundry
civil APPROPRIATION bill were dis
eussed and the house bill Incorporating
the American university at Washing
ton was passed. In the house Mr.
IloucIS tO.l introduced resolution per-
hitting the worlds fair gates to be
opened on Sunday after IL o'clock me-
Tidiar- The invalid pension bill was
considered. hut no action was taken
WEDNESDAY,. Feb. I5.-The diplomat
ic and consular and the military acad-
eng appropriation bills We're reTort Il
to the senate and a favorable re-
port was made appropriating S. OLA
COZ for the worlds fair. Ia executive
session the presidents message favor
ing the annexation of Hawaii was con-
sIdered. In the house the senate bill
giving Gen. Doublelay's widow $50 a
month pension was passed and the p m
sion appropriate bill was further dis
cusSed.
THURSDAY, Feb. 16-The session of
the senate was occupied in the con-
sideratiOn of the sundry civil appro-
prialio2 bill An amendment involv-
ing the continuance - the Office
supervisor OF elections gave rise to a
long and heated political discussion.
In the house the pension appropriation
bill was further considered. and pro-
posed amendments relative 10 the
transfer of the pension bureau to the
war department to rerating upon the
basis Of ability TO earn living, 10 the
limitation of persons receiving an in
come of less than $500. aud to soldiers
widows were overruled. During the
deb tie a personal collision between
IuTpin, of Alabama. and Waugh, of
Indiana, was prevented by friends.
FRIDAY. Feb. I7.-The sundry civil
appropriation bill occupied the exclu-
sive attention of the senate. The
amendment 10 continne in force the
law for federal supervision of elections
was carried By party vote. In the
house the pension bill apprnpriaiin
Si6G. 400. 0)0 was passed without amend
menL The post Office appropriation
hill was considered without final ac-
ton The senate bill extending to tie
North Pacific ocean the provisions of
the statutes for the protecting of fur
seals was passed.
SATTRDAY. FEB. Is The senate
passed-by a vote of 50 to Ex-senator
Sherman's amendment TO the sundry
civil bill Ii authorizes the secretary
of the treasury. az his discretion, TO
issue per cent five year bonds to an
amount not exceeding $4,000. 600. in
order Ia recover gold To the treasury.
in executive session the nomination of
Judge Jackson TO the supreme bench
was confirmed. In the house the post
office appropriation bill was discussed,
and tributes OF respect 20 the memory
of the late Representative John q. War
wick of Ohio. were p..id
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23
J. srERLING MORTON.

had long talk with the president
elect After he had departed Mr..
Morton arrived. lie was driven
through a binding snowstorm to
the cottage. After short taliS
Mr. Cleveland asked him to look
after the department of agriculture
and Mr.. Morton accepted. This leaves
only the navy an the attorney gem
eralship to be provided for. The lead
ing candidate for the attorney general
ship seems TO be Congressman William
l.. Wilson, of West Virginia, who was
permanent chairman of the Chicago
convention.
NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Feb. IS
Nebraska City is celebrating in honor
of j. Sterling Morton's appointment as
secretary of agriculture. 1t was gem
orally understood that Mr.. Morton
was a candidate for the position and
had received the unanimous indorse-
ment of the democrats of Nebraska.
He was the democratic candidate for
governor at the recent election and
would have stood some chance of elc-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23
nOKE SMITH.

ton had not the democrats almost
abandoned the field in the interests of
the Weaver presidential election, thus
hoping to defeat the republican presi-
Dental electors.
Mr.. Morton was born in Adams, jefferson
county, y. Y, April -, 1882, Of Scottish an.
cestTy He was educated at Ann Arbor. In
1855 he was elected 10 the Nebraska terri
torial legislature In 1883 he was secretary
OF the territory and became acting governor
on the resignation of Gov. Rich irdson. In 1856
the democrats nom mated him for congress AMI
he was defeated by David Butler. Mr.. Morton
represented Nebraska at the Paris exposition
and CLAIMS TO be the originator Of Arbor day.
ALBANY. n. Y, Feb lS.-Ambrose
w. Lyman has just been appointed
private secretary TO President-elect
Cleveland. lie is a native Of Ohio.
about Is wears of age.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23
IN TIE STUDIO.

DURING three months the exhibition
of animal paintings held in the gall
leries of the corporation at Birming-
ham, England. attracted more than a
quarter of n million visitors. There
was penny catalogue printed in the
finest taste, and tie entrance fee was
very low.
MLLET's painting. la Bergere."
which formed part of the Van Praet
collection in Brussels. has been sold TO
NJ. Chauchard, merchant prince of
Paris and chief proprietor of The Maya
sin du Louvre. for s24o, coo. 1t viii be q
fit companion piece for the "Angelus,"
which also is owned by II. Chauehard-
T. II. BARTLETT. the Boston sculptor.
took a death mask of Bishop Brooks
the morning after the bishops death.
A slight swelling Of the glands on the
right side of the throat was the only
change wrought by illness and death.
The mask was made with perfect sue
cess Mr.. Bartlett at the same time
took cast OF the bishops hand.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23
THREE PER CENT. SONOS.
The Amendment to the sunary CiEil Bill
Authorizing Their Issue Passed by tho


WASHINGTON, Feb. 2o.-The senate
on Saturday afternoon passed-hy q
vote of 50 to Ex-senator Shermau's
amendment to the sundry civil bill. 1t
authorizes the secretary of the treas
ury, at his discretion, 10 issue 3 per.
cent five year bonds to an amount not
exceeding $50 600, 600, in order to re-
cover gold to the treasury. senator
Mills amendment TO make the bonds
redeemabe at the pleasure OF the
Cnitcd States was defeated; as also
was one offered by Senator Stewart
providing that the bonds shall not be
deposited as basis for national bank
issues The amendment as agreed to
is as follows:
ITO enable the secretary OF the treasury to
provide for and TO maintain the redempg4un Of
the United States notes according 10 he pro-
visions Of the act approved January Is, 1873. en-
titled An &c. TO provide for the resumption OF
specie payments, s51Oj0,0O0: and. at the dis
erection Of the secretary he IS authorized TO
issue, sell ana dispose Of, at not less than par
In coin, either OF the descriptions Of bonds
authorized H. said act or bonds Of the United
States-te caring rot 10 exceed per cent in
terest, payable semiannually, aud redeemable
az the pleasure of the United States, after five
Years from their date with like qualities, PRIV
uegcs nnd exemptions provided in said act for
the bonds therein authorized. to the extent
necessary 20 carry said redemption act into
full effect and 10 use the proceeds thereof for
Tie purposes provided IN said act and mono
otl,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23
DRIVEN FROM THEIR HOMES.
TIE Flood In the Susquehanna Threatens
tho pesfrnctInn OF Port Dammit.

TIE Flood In the SuSqucDanna threatens
the Destruction of Port Deposit.
PoRr DEPosIT, Md, Feb. 1.-THE
food IN the Susquehanna has assumed
alarming proportions. Many persons
have taken refuge on the hills.
The situation is critical and hourly
threatens the destruction of both
levees and property. The gorge is s
miles in length and is not only still
firm but appears to be getting heavier.
The upper and middle portion of the
town is engulfed. Many outbuild-
ings and fences have been car
ried away and more are expect
ed to follow. The ice gorge at
McCalrs Ferry. IS miles up the
river, is reported to be giving away.
In case this occurs the situation wouid
be frightful. Travel on the Port De-
post & Columbia railroad has been sus-
pended and people are compelled to
travel about the streets on RATS and in
boats.
BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, Feb. 10.-The cold
wave which set in Tuesday night had
the effect of checking the floods in this
section.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23
A WELCOME HOME.

Friends of President Harrison WIZ Enter
tain Him on His Return to indianapolis.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. 20.--Ad-
mirers of President Harrison are ar
ranging to give him reception when
he returns from Washington next
month. Several club organizations
will take part in ii. Tine ar
engagements are in charge of the
Columbia club and meetings of src-
cial com nittees were held Saturday
for the purpose of taking the prelim-
ilarv steps in the matter. There VIII
be addresses OF welcome by prominent
members of the party and the clubs
will Join in q street demonstration.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23
SHOT THE WRONG WOMAN.
Fatal Result of Lovers Quarrel at An
derson. Ind.

ANDERSON, Ind, Feb. 10 Pat Ryan
shot and fatally wounded Maggie Bor-
rowman at the Hahaven hotel. He
was employed at the hotel and
Friday night had a quarrel with
Jennie Ryan, the second cook,
who is his sweetheart. lie tried to
shoot her. but failed. and was dis
charged. At o'clock be went into
the office and was elected by the night
clerk. Later, while the clerk was out
of the Office, Ryan secreted himself in
the closet of the dining-rooIn. Miss
Borrowman was the first to come in,
and, thinking it was Jennie, ne sprang
out and shot her near the heart. After
she fell he struck her twice with the
revolver anu then fed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23

The New York sun, having examined
the official records Of Sd. al inmi-
grant, saws that by occupation the
great ma jnrity were common liborers,
miners AMI farming men, but goOi
proportion OF them were drvotecs Of
the higher arts. Thus there were
among them Gj0 musicitns. most :
from Italy. eJ9 florist, and gardeners
- architects. 43t professional cooks
and no les, than S4S bari ers
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23

PREsrDEST HARRISON will himself
run up tie American flag on the great
ocean Steamer CjlY OF New York, Feb
rUary -, when tilt famous vessel
transfers lis allegiance from Great
Briiaiu To the United States. The sub
stitution Of tie American flag fer the
English iacss on the steamships CITY of
Paris and City of New 1or;S is the be-
ginning Of aH American merchant ma
line which viii rival any on the high
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23
AssASSiNATE O.
-yyo Mormon, Missionaries IN Tennessee
l.llI...I h.. l.moMn Mon.

Two Mormon Missionaries IN Tennessee
fNfiIsd by Unknown Men.
PULASKI Tenn, Feb. 20.-Two Nor
mon preachers, who had been IN Lewis
coaaty for some time past preaeh-
ing Mormonism, had been repeatedly
warned TO leave the country. While
preaching to Ii small crowd they were
ussassinated by a masked band Of
men. who rode M to side window of
the house in which the Mormons were
holding the meeting. and. firing through
the window, killed both instantly. No
one else was injured. II is not known
who did the shooting.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23

THERE j. no beating the icemen.
Tie thicker the ice the shaiIower the
water; the sbal'Over the water the
greater the prevalence OF mala- ial
feveTs. the greater the prevalence of
maiariaI fevers tine more urgent the
necessity fer ice; the more urgent the
Necessity for zee the greater he demand;
the greater the demand the smaller the
Jelaiivr supply: the smaller the relative
supply tue higher the price. We com
meui this iufailihl, logic 20 the com
pan;es which are now busily engaged
IN making schedules fsr the coming
summer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23

The rapid transit problem has been
solved. \ gun now in process of con-
structiJn at Washington Is expected To
throw 4 pr0jeetile ffteen miles sta
tion these guns at intervals of fifteen
miles, use hollow Projeetiles provided
w." -o-.t- ssui there vnu are
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23

TEE peor!e If Boston are up in arms
against proposition to allow an cleo
trio road To have a loop On Boston
Common. There is healthy and Datri-
otto sentiment IN Boston against sur
rendering 10 commercial use any Of the
historic ground that gives the city its
chief interest 20 visitors To destroy
the historic landmarks about Boston
would be almost equivalent To destroy
iucr Hosrou
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23
WISCONSIN I,eeIserner..

At the annual conve ntion in Madison
IF the Wisconsin BeelIeepers' associa-
zion the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President. c. a.
Hatch. of Ithaca; first vice president,
f. Wilcox. of Mauston; second vice
president Jacob Huffman. of Monroe;
recording secretary. II. Loathrop, of
8rowntown; corresponding secretary
sd treasurer, DIR. j. w. Vance, of
Madison
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23
Hello, Detroit.

CHICAGO, Feb. 20. Detroit is the
latest city to be placed in telephone
communication with Chicago. AT 3 D.
no. Saturday the wires of the Long Dis.
lance Telephone company between the
two cities were formally opened for use.
The line. which has just been com
pleted, is $50 miles long. The
principal points on the main line are
Snuth Bend. Maumee, Toledo and
Monroe into Detroit The new line i
sand to work admirably and the Detroit
people can hear as distinctly as j
they were within a few miles of Chr
capo
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23
WIN Adarcs. the senate.

The president of the state senate sub
mitted communication from the lieu
tenant governor stating The desire of
Col French to deliver lecture before
the senate on the worlds fair. On mo-
ton of Mr. Pratt Col. French was in
vited TO address the senate in the SEN
ate chamber on Thursday evening.
March 2. at o'clock. The motion was
carried unanimously.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23

COPIED from a young woman's nc
count book i he truth, the whole truth
and nothing hut the truth-Gloves,
So -; mars!,fnullOws. Sd cents; dress
maker. SD; charity, I cent; Terfumery,
$3.50. And yet some misguided young
man probably thinks her an angel
whose wings are Cniy folded.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23
CaawaIaacr Is caught.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 20. IL cahlcgram
has been received ut the state depart
ment announcing the arrest of Presi-
dent Cadwalader, of the Superior
national bank of West SUI crior,
Wis, at Rio Janeiro. Brazil
Mr.. Cadwalader was indicted for
embezzling $4,000 Of the bank 5
funds. He was released on $40 600
bail, which he forfeited aud fled. lis
bondsmen paid the amount and the
American Surely company of
New York paid Sls,ooo, for
which he was bonded as
a bank Official.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23

AN interesting obi man who is living
near WcotIvisle. IN Bappahannock coun-
", Va. IS J. " Hancry. now in his
niuetieth year. Nir. YsRcev taught
reading. writing and arithmetic tn Al
exaudrr II stephens. and he was one OF
the Young mea who composed Lsfay-
cites escort il fS2L Mr.. Yancey re-
members that at R-veyviile LAFAYETTE
was presented " ith vast bowl II egg
nug. but refused 20 touch j; on the plea
that he never inlnIge !.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23
THREE KILLED oUfRIehT.
Collision Of Fast srasns Resuits in ihrc'
Deaths-Nany Persons inJnred.

DENVER. Col. Feb. 20.-The east
bound Atlantic express and the west
bound Utah express on the Colorado
Midland railroad eoliided lear Bath
station, % miles fron Leadville, at
a. m. saturday. Both engines
were wrecked and five passenger
coaches we're demolished. Three
men were instantly killed and sew
eral we're seriously injured. The
dead are. Eteiaser McCammon. Fire
pam Me!ulyrc anu B..lise-.au b~A er.
sack
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23

A TENOR singer in Louisville church
has Leen robbing the contribution box
so successfully that he has accumu-
lated one hundred dollars and a term
in the penitentiary- II he had stuck
tn high notes and let the small change
alone nc vyOul have been better OF.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23
Two Years Each.

Leroy Meyer and Edward Isaac, re-
Gently brought TO Prescott from
Memphis, Tenn, on requisition from
the governor of this state, charging
them with highway robbery. went be-
fore County Judge Hancock and pleaded
guilty. ana received a sentence of two
years each in the state prison at Wau-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.


Great interest IS evinced by the bar
Of the entire state in the motion which
has been made by Attorney FellSer for
a rehearing of the action known as
ease No. /. against PhilesIs Sawyer
1t al The point at interest is as to
whether l. crest can be collected from
Mr.. Harshaw upon the interest on the
state moneys received by him during
mis- term as state treasurer from the
time he vacated that Office, Janu ry l.
1891. or from the time the Judgment ia
the cireuit court was rendered, Febru-
ary %, 1892.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23

WITH the b aking up Of hard win
ter there come floating along mar
vicious rcpol : Of fractured matrimonial
records The latest world beater Is an
Indiana man OF 4. who has been bride
groom at nine weddings and Is the
proud pOssess0r OF eight DEGREES of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23

PE0F. SCHsEEEEIE. Of the Lick OBJ
servatorv. anal " 70. Pickering. OF the
Harvard staff, viii watch tho total
ecliTsc g the sun next April from the
Andes, Int at different stations. The
latter gentleman IS now ia Peru. where
Harvard las d permanent station. The
path along which the eclipse will be
total Is south OF Peru. ant apparatus
will he carried southwark a euB>ideEa-
be distance from Arequira- Mr. Bo;ch.
metcoroiogist If the Harvard rarity,
who sailed from New York. takes the
instruments with him. lie hopes TO
get data from al elevation Of $4,000
feet IN the Andes
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23
Mr.. cLEVELAND's TRIP.
He VIII start for Washington Tuesday
Night. February IS.

Night, February So
New YoRR, Feb % Most of the ar
rangemcnts for Mr.. Cleveland's trip to
Washington from Lakewood have been
completed Ii the present plan Is car
ried out Mr.. Cleveland will start for
Washington on Tuesday night. Feb
ruary rs. on the Royal Blue line, ar
irving at the capital cary the fol-
lowing morning The prcsident-eleet
WI be accompanied by Mrs Cleveland
and Baby Ruth, Daniel 5. Lamont and
family. Wilson 5. Bi,seu and MS. L
C. Benedict Of Cincinnati
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The Treaty In.forsei.

WASHINGTON, Feb ls.-The commit
tee on foreign relations reported to the
senate in executive session the Ha-
walian annexation treaty, with the
recommendation that il be ratified. IL
was placed on the executive caleuiar
where it can be reached by a majority
vote at any time
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-23

An organization to be known as the
Wisconsin State Forestry association
has been started by some of the influ-
entail citizens of the state. The
avowed object is to introduce and push
legislation looking TO the preservation
of the state timber lands, which are
being squandered in a shameful way.