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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
Postponed for Lack OF Documents.

The case Of Weatherby vs.. WinSlow
in the United States court at Madison.
which involves the right OF a negro tn
preempt land prior TO the adoption Of
the constitutional amendment giving
him full rights as citizen, and the
title to lands valued at $4,000 at Sape-
rior. was postponed until July - next,
important papers having been lost in a
recent fire at Duluth MAXI z this post
Donement necessary.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12

A VEIN of onyx was discovered IL
Garfield county, Washington, recently,
which the report OF an export mineral
Ogist who visited and examined the fine
a week or - since shows 10 be of con
siderable extent and probable value.
The peOp.e of the vicinity claim that
their county is possessed of the only
onyx mines in the United States.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12

IT is claimed that $50, OOO, 900 would
hardly cover the amount appropriated
since April by the railroads entering
at Chicago and now being expended for
improvements in terminal facilities
new equipments, etc, in anticipation Of
heavy increase of business during the
Worlds fair.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
County treasurer Robbed.

While Conn Treasurer John c.
Johnson was in his office in the court
house at Viroqua two strangers entered
and presenting revolvers forced him to
throw up his hands. They then gagged
him and for, ei him TO open e vaglt.
from which they extracted between
$4,000 and $1,000. after which they
locked ham in the vault, where ne re-
manned several hours. There was no
clew to the robbers
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12

ODESSA, Mo, Jan. 9-Fire broke out
in the dry goods store of Burr Bros.
Friday night and almost the entire
block on the vest side of the street be-
tween Dryden aud Mason streets was
destroyed, causing SIS. 600 loss. The
burned sect on includes nine business
houses and one dwelling.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
TO THE MoRMoNS.

President Harrison Issues n Proclamation
of Great Interest to the Disciples OF
Joseph smith.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. 5. -President Har.
rison has issued a proclamation in
which he says:
Il do hereby declare and grant full amnesty
and pardon 10 all persons liable to the penalties
OF said act by reason OF unlawful cohabitatiot
under the color of polygamous or plural mar
rage who have'.since November !, 1880, alb
stained from such unlawful cohsbitation. bui
upon the express condition that they shall in thu
future faithfully obey the laws Of the United
States hereinbefore named, and not otherwise
These who shall fail to avail themselves OF the
clemency herein offered Will be vigorously pros
aeuted
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12

Mrs HMBOURNE ROOSEVELT is presi-
dent Of the Babies Shelter" on West
Twenty-frst street, New York city
At the same institution Miss Helen
Gould supports two cots. with the
special proviso that they shall be used
for two of the most uniuteresting
children
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
TWO KILLED OUTRIGHT.

sIeigbins Party Run Down by n Train
Near Grand Rapids.
GRAND RAPIDS. Mich, Jan. "A De
troit, Lansing & Northern train struck
a sleighload of people at Sunfeld, 40
miles east of here, Saturday even
ing, killing two persons outright.
They are Mrs. John Schafer,
who was horribly mangled. and Mrs.
George Osmun. George Osmun is so
badly injured that he cannot live and
his little son is also terribly hurt, al
though he may recover. The engine
carried the cutter half "A mile and when
it was stopped the body Of Mrs. Osmun
was still in il, her sSall being crushed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
TIE ELECTORAL COLLEGE.


Its Competition Observation-Disclosures
Will Have a Majority of los Votes.
WASHINGTON. Jan. THE compost
ton of the electoral college chosen on
the sth of November Is at length
definitely aseertained, the last question
in dispute having been settled BY the
decision of the supreme court of Ore
gon, which gives To "a democratic-popu-
list candidate for elector disputed votes
which were cast in counties where his
name appeared twice on the official
ballot The electors, as chosen by the
several states, are politically divided
aS faiiovvSs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
Woman burned 10 Death.

IExINGToN, KY. Jan. Mrs. Hus-
ton, widow of Gen. John Il. Huston,
one of the most distinguished lawyers
of Kentucky, was burned to death at :
o'clock Friday evening. She probably
fell asleep while sitting in front of the
fire. when her clothing became ignited
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12

PRIME culture IS assuming cousidera.
bic Importance as profita Ole industry
in the Pac fic States In some parts of
Oregon it is reported as one of the most
profitable crops in the past year or so,
and many farmers have lifted heavy
mortgages from their farms by the
profits Of their prune orchards
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12

NOTWITHSTANDING the fact that Mr.
Rockefeller has contributed IS. coo OOC
to his preccciOus prOteee, the Chicago
university, il is said that he has never
yet seen one of the buildings of the in
stitutiOn nor yet the grounds on which
they are located His confidence in the
integrity ana saGacity % the managers
of his munificent gifts IS considerably
in excess of that of the great Thomas
jefferson whose muniieence founded
;he Virginia university. MIR. jefferson
was not only familiar with every foot
of ground which constituted the site of
tEe university. but he watched the en-
tire process o. construction.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12

THE speaker of the British house of
commons has salary Of So 600. which
doesn't ''fill the bill' when he has to
settle for the parliamentary dinners
which he gives TO the cabinet and the
members. When ne shall retire it will
be 70 peerage and a pension Of s20. OOC
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
Confirmed.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 5.-The senate has
confirmed the appointments of Charles
w. Dow, of Massachusetts, as United
States consul at Zanzibar; Joseph X.
Herod, of Indiana, second secretary Of
legation to Japan, and George Creigh-
ton Webb. of New York. as secretary
of legation at St. Petersburg.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12

The Moscow papers are informed that
Count Leon TOistoi, having disposed OF
large sums of money in favor of the
furnishing peasants. has distributed his
vast estates among the members of his
family and practically beggard himself
He has not an acre of land or personal
property of any considerable account
which he may call his own.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
Must Reimburse the state.

ALBANY. n. Y, Jan. 5.--Comptroller
Campbell has received an opinion from
Attorney General Rosendale holding
that Erie county is under obligations
to reimburse the state for the payment
of the expenses of the national guard
during the recent switehmen's strike
at Buffalo. The amount involved is
in the neiphborhood of SlGO 0Oc
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
ueiress TO Williams.

CANTON. o.. Jan. An old lady OF
this city, and for the last few months
an inmate of the poorhouse, who for
the present does not wish her name
made public. has just received word
from New York that she is heiress &C
property in that city valued at 81,
GOO. 600
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
NNiscnnsin Tencl,ers.

At the fortieth annual session of the
State Teachers association, held in
Madison, the following were electe d
officers for the ensuing year:
President. 5. B. Pray. Whitewater; wee
presidents. George Beck Plat1evlle. Miss
Anna Smith. Augusta. A. J. Volland. Racine;
secre tary. X B. Dugeon. Madison; treasurer,
w ! Brier River Fails
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
HENRY CABOT LODGE WINS.
Chosen by Massachusetts Republicans 90
succeed senator Dawes

BosroS. Jan. The republicans o.
the legislature met in caucus Wednes
day afternoon to nominate Jnliec
States senator TO succeed Senator
Dawes The result was as follows
Whole mum Der of votes, 1s6; necessary
Tor a choice, "a: Henry Cabot Lodge
had lar; William w. Crapo. 80; Fred
.rielI 7. Greenhalge. ?; William cogs
well. 2; John ID. Long, ). and Mr.
Lodge was declared the caucus nomi
nee.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
Celebrated jackson Dar.

NEW YORK. Jan. 9.-The Business
Mems Democratic association of New
York gave a banquet saturday even
ing in honor of JacksOn's day. Presi-
dent Simmons presided and Congress-
man c. 7. Breckenridge was the orator
Of tb.a occasion,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12

CHAs ii. PECK. the New York state
botanist, claims that thirty new species
of fungi have been found during the
year. OF the fifty-nine edible species
illustrated in his annual report, he
states that at least forty nave been used
as food by him
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
Accidentally Kills His Daughter.

ST. JosEPH, Mo, Jan. AT New
Cambria. Mo-, Friday morning Samue.
Reed shot and instantly killed his IL
year-old daughter Mr.. Reed was
handl ne a shotgun, when it was acct
dentally discharged.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12

SPRrGFIEID. Ill, Jan. 9.-The total
value o. Illinois crops for 1892, as com.
piled from the board of agriculture re
ports. is s195, 9es,9 O2, a falling off OF
$50, 900, 600. two-thirds of which is due
to the reduced corn crop and most Of
the remainder tc the failure of the ap
ME Pr0n
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
TOOK BLOODY REVENGE.
A Texas Youth Killed His Father and
Stepmother.

HUNTSVILLE. Tex, Jan. 9.-Albert
Mcdonald. aged %. shot and killed his
father and stepmother Friday. He be-
came frenzied in a row with his father
over a horse. and seizing a gun shot
the old man who was sitting by the
tireside, killing him instantly. The
woman attempted to escape from the
house and she was shot down as she
rau- Mcdonald fed. but bloodhounds
from the penitentiary were put on his
trail and he was captured in few
hours He has confessed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
rri..htfnI Accident IN russia.

ST.. PETERSBURG. Jan. "a frightful
accident is reported from EischischeB
in the pr )vince of wilma. The boiler
of the public baths at that place ex
ploded and six persons were instantly
killed and fifteen MORALLY injured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12

CHICAGO. Jan. IA dispatch from
Colorado Springs says that Or. d. h
Pearsons. of this city, has given $50, OO0
to Colorado college on condition that
the Institution raises $3.50, 900 additional
within two years. The trustees of the
college have no doubt of their ability
to comply with the condi ton provided.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
TAKES IN ALL MAIL CARRIERS.
President Hsrrison issues Order Elk
tending the Rules of the serNice.

President Hsrrison issues an Order Ex-
tending the Rules of the Service.
WASHINGTON, Jan. THE president
has extended by an amendment &c
postal rule 1 the classification of the
postal service SC as to include ali free
delivery Offices, of which there are
understood to be sol. Fifty-three OF
these offices are at present classified.
Before this extension the civil-service
rules applied only to those post offices
which had as many as fifty EN-
ploves. Now the service extends &c
all post offices where carriers are en-
ploYed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
ICON Cumpany Falls.

IsHPEMNG, Mich, Jan. THE East
New York Iron company has assigned
to Clarence b. Ely, who will wind uI
the affairs of the concern. The com.
pany operated mine here, employing
100 men. l: is hoped that the assets
will cover the outstanding liabilities
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
TeIIer Pope captured.

LOUISVILLE, Jan. r. William III.
Pope. who on March 1. 1890. while oc-
cupying the position of teller of the
Louisville city national bank, decamped
w it'll over $40, 900 of the banks funds,
has been captured at Starke, Fla. He
was identified by Louisville man, an
intimate friend. Officers have gone to
Florida with the requisitiou papers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
Building Associations to Pay Lrceus

The attorney general of the state has
given an opinion in response to re-
quest from Insurance Commissioner
Root that domestic loan and bun ding
associations as well as insurance com
pauies are included in the provisions Of
chapter 525, laws of 1889, and must pay
state license
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
Louise Pomeroy Elliott Dead.

NEW YORK, Jan. 9.-Louise Pomeroy
Elliott, once a theatrical star. dice
Saturday morning after an illness o.
four days. Her death was caused by
She was the divorced wife
of Brick Pomerov.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
Gov. Rich Appoints a Judge.

LANSING, Mich, Jan. 5. - Judge
Clement Smith, of Hastings, has been
appointed by Gov. Rich judge of the
Fifth circuit, to succeed Frank A.
Hooker. who resigned to accept the
position of Justice of the supreme court.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
Arizona Demands Admittance.

PHGNIx, A. r., Jan. 5.-Republican
and democratic central committees
adopted joint resolution urging upon
congress, irrespective of party, imme-
diate admission of Arizona as state.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
Pierce's Appointment Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, Jan. THE senate
has confirmed the following nomina-
ton: Gilbert A. Pierce, of Minnesota,
to be United States minister resident
and consul general to Portugal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
Drowned IN the Black Sea.

BERLIN, Jan. Private information
from Odessa and Constantinople tells
of terrible storms raging in the Black
sea. The report says that thirty
steamers have been wrecked, including
the British steamer City of Manches-
ter, whose entire crew were drowned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12

WASHINGTON. Jan. Tn speaking of
the plans of President Harrison, a close
friend says be will go at once to In
dianapo is, and after long rest take
up the practice of law only as regards
large eases
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
Death of olrvar NJ. sheldon.

CHICAGO, Jan. 7.-oliver NJ Shelton.
at one time one of the foremost men of
Illinois, and the confidential friend of
Abraham Lincoln. died Friday night at
his home. "A Thirty-fifth street Mr..
Sheldon was 76 years old and had been
an invalid for ten years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12

WASHINGTON. Jan. 9.-The president
has sent to the senate the following
nominations: Henry Clay Evans. of
Tennessee. to be first assistant post
master general: Henry NJ. Morre, of
Washington. United States consul at
Three Rivers. Can.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12

A MINISTER Of n little town in the
north of Scotland having ben affronted
recently by the provost. who
also butcher. resolved on
having revenge. Accordingly when
sunday came in the prayer before
me sermon he made use OF the follow.
I=g expression: And since, o Lord,
Thou has commanded rs TO pray for our
aremies. herein we beseech Thee for
sse provost CT this town: give him the
-esgth Of Samson ana the courage OF
avid. that as may knock down sin
~ an ok and cut the throat of iniquity
Is sucking calf. AID let his horn be
-xs.sed above his brethren"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12

The whole number of cabinet ap-
pointments under twentv-three presi-
dents has been 2S7. of which seventeen,
or about One-fourteenth OF the whole
number, have been Ohio men.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12

Edwin las they reach the summit of
the mountain after a long climb)-'Ah,
here we are at lastl What magnifi-
cent viewl At such time and place feel
strange sensations-an indefnable
longing, soul craving as it were, which
-" Angelina-'My dear Edwin, you
must want a ham sandwich Tit Bits
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
Knights 10 Move Headquarters

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 5.-The Knights
of Labor headquarters building viii be
sold January 90 at auction. IL is I'M
derstood the sale means the withdraw
al of the headquarters from this city
and their probable establishment ia
Pittsburgh or some city further west.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
BIG BLAZE AT WORCESTER.
Baker a. Co.'S sash. Door and Blind Fac
tory DestroYed-Losa So. Onp.

WORCESTER, Mass, IAN. 5.-Fire
started in the four-story brick door,
sash and blind factory of Charles Ba-
ker & Co., on Union and North Fos-
ter streets Tuesday night, and spread
with great rapidity through the
building. 1t also destroyed an adjoin-
ing building occupied by c. f. Darling,
cigar box manufacturer. The four
story building was also occupied by c.
p. johnson, stair builder, and Thomas
& CO., cabinet-makers. Loss about
S1h 600
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
NloUUASIN STATE NEWS.
A Good showing.

Milwaukee reports a great increase
IN business for last year. It's mauufac-
turing output of SI45, 500, 600 was gain
IF IL per cent over the work of 1921,
IN spite of falling back of $1,000. 600
N hog packing, owing to scarcity OF
Jaw material. II produced Sl4,T25, goo
worth of beer $40, OO0. 00O worth of
packed meat, sausages. etc, and $, 753. :
200 worth of folr and feed. Its re-
eeipts of wheat increased 4,450, 600
bushels and of oats 1000, 600 bushels.
The amount of capital invested in man
afacturing operations is placed at S94,-
100000 and the wages paid to labor foot
up SIS, 967, 400, being about 20 per cent
Of the value of D oduct-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12

The resurvey of the boundary line be-
tween Pennsylvania and Delaware has
taken from the latter a strip of terri
tory containing a population of about
twenty persons
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
Special Charters for Cities Annulie'

MADISON. Wis. Jan. 5.-Gov. Peck
has issued a proclamation announcing
the adoption of the constitutional
amendment prohibiting the passage of
any special laws for the government Of
cities. 1t does away with the special
charters for cities.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12

Mis-. NOBLE. wife of the secretary of
the interior, has way of writing postal
cards TO herself one day as reminders of
special duties to which she needs to
give attention on the next
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12

GRAND FORKS, y. D., Jan. THE
final transfer of real estate and stock
of one of the largest flour mills in the
state and three in northwestern Min
uesota to the new corporation known
as the North Dakota Milling associa
ton was made Friday. The associa
ton has a paid-up capital of $3.50, 600
The mills will have combined daily
caraci.v of 2 100 barrels
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
death of a Heavv-weirht.

OAKLAND. Cal, Jan. 9.-Charles Uzay
police judge, died Friday. He was
probably the largest man on the Pa
cifc coast, weighing $50 pounds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
Revenue Collected at Milwaukee.

Collector Fink has compiled a table
Of the internal revenue collections in
Milwaukee for the year 1892 which
shows the following:
The collections FOR the year amounted
1919 So .. For the year 1891 the collections
were s3.2i6,6Sl A. AMI the increase Is therefore
1913 e-&s3 The statistics show that during the
year the Milwaukee brewers sold 2s13, s7SaF
barrels Of beer against 1872. t.sJ4, barrels in
1891. an increase of s999Isis uslrrrss Tie rev
enue from teer alone was - sl2.SI4S3. Next in
the list comes spirits with a revenue OF sos
AIS 50; tobacco. Ssss OH. 10: cigars S2a8gs5 50.
special taxes, si55. l54 g: and snuf. Sos IS The
ONCE also collected s9lIjg In penalties
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12

William Walter Phelps, the United
for Algiers Saturday for the benefit o.
his health. He is suffering from
throat affection
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12

Larris Cain, deputy city collector Of
Rich Hill. Mo-. was saved from suicide
at Kansas City and then arrested,
charged with embezzli.ig $4,000 of Rics
Hi public funds
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
Death OF a millionaire.

PORTLAND. Ore, Jan. William S.
Ladd. pioneer banker and one of the
heaviest capitalists on the Pacific
coast, died at his home ia this city Fri.
day. Death was caused by heart fail.
ure. About fifteen years ago the de-
ceased suffered a paralytic stroke anc
he has been unable to walk since be
was 81 years OF age. His fortune Is
estimated at sea. 0O1, 000
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12

Jackson-what time do you wake up
in the morning. usually?j
Jimson-Four o'clock. 4
Great snakes! Why so early? "
81 board at a hotel. and that's the
hour the man in the next room goes TO
bed.-N. Y. Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12
New York.. Asse.sed Yalnatlnn

New YORK. Jan. 9. President
Barker, OF the tax commission. saws
that the assessed valuation of New
York city property this year is nearly
=. 900. 900, 600, an increase of about 500, =
900, 600 over last year. Ii is thought
that after reductions are made the
commissioners may possibly recon-
mend a further reduction in the tax
rate Last year the tax rate was re-
duced from 81 90 to Sl.s5.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-01-12

Report says that Rev. f. 5. Chatard.
bishop of Vineennes, has been selected
as coadjutor of Archbishop Kenrick, of
St Louis