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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21
THE WISE TRAVELLER
In Selecting His Railroad Route. Selects
the Road

In Selecting His Railroad Route. Selects
the Road
That affords excellent and most comfortable
facilities-"The Milwaukee,"
That traverses a delightful and picturesque
portion of the Countrywide Milwau-
kee"
That has-and merits-the reputation OF
strength and reliability-''The MI
waukeen
That enjoys popu arity and is stamped with
pub ic approval-"Ihe Milwaukee"
That has a substaniial rosdbed and most
frequent tram serviee--"1he Milwsu-
kee."
That regards. always, the comfort, ease
and safety Of lts patrons-'The Mil
waukee."
That furnishes the latest private compart-
ment cars and latest ilbisry-buffet-
smoking cars-'1'he Milwaukee,"
That furnishes elegant drawIng-room par
lor cars, free reclining chair cars and
sumptuous dining cars--''The Milwau-
kee"
That has exclusive use Of the electric berth
reading lamp-.'The Milwaukee,
"The Milwaukee, combines all the above
ana more, too. It's trains are yesfisuied,
heated by steam, electric lighted and un-
surpassed IN luxurious appoin tments.
The immortal Lincoln said Follow the
people and you cannot be far from right"
The people Sse The NJ lwaukee."
J. T. CoNLEE, Asst Genl Pass. AIT,
St Paul, MINI.
NoTE-Five trains daily from Twin Cities
70 Chicago; one TO ST. I.ous aud one 70
Kansas Civ.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
a HeRmIT's GOLD.


tee rcherz for Purie.i Treasures Find Moth.
inG-A mantle story.
Searchers from Glidden have thor
ougniy gone over the premises of James
Becl:ey. the hermit, who was found
dead in his bed hut no money was
found excepting fifteen cents 1t is
generally understood that Beckey had
hidden about ESQ. 900 in government
bonds. but whether they were in his
hut or buried in the woods no one
knows. BeclIey's history is a roman
tic one. lie was formerly a wealthy
man living near Eau Claire. His wife
left him ten years ago After that
time Bsckey became InorOse aud solita-
~. He built hut about % rLiles from
Glidden and had lived the life of a her
init ever since. 1t is not known when
he died. His death was reported at
5Edden. aud when the officers arrived
aud pushed open the door of the hut
Beckev's body lay frozen stiff with mis-
feet against the door Outside two dogs
were tied; they were half starved and
furious. which would indicate that ne
had been dead several days.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21
UNDER WATER.
Tia cry of Buffalo. y. ". Visited by a
Disastrous Flood.


BUFFALO, n. Y, Dec. 19.-The food
disaster 10 South Buffalo proves to be
of the greatest magnitude. The part
of the city devastated is not thickly
populated, but it is estimated that at
least 500 houses are surrounded
with water of depth ranging
from 8 to 5 feet, and that fully
2. 500 people have been driven from
their homes. Thirty miles of streets
and all adjacent land except the en-
bankments thrown up for railroads are
under water. The submerged section,
if squared, would extend 3S miles each
way. Buffalo river and Cazenovia
creek are lost in the flood The whole
section is a vast sea of water.
Many miles of sidewalks have fioated
away, along with few small houses
and many outbuildings. Much damage
has been done by the water undermin-
ing the foundations of asphalt pave
ments 1t cannot be learned that any
lives were lost, but there were many
narrow escapes. Dan Donohue and his
wife, who live in house located
near the Delaware, Lackawanna &
Western tracks at Abbott road, came
near finding a watery grave. The
water was fast rising around their
house, and they attempted to escape
through the window, but jumped short
OF the boat and fell into the water
They We're rescued with much diff
Guilty. hundreds OF rescues We're made
by officers and citizens at considerable
personal risk
The main tracks of the Lake Shore,
Nickel Plate, Buffalo Il Rochester,
Pittsburgh & Western and New York
81 Pennsy lvania railroads at Tefft street
are completely under water, and trains
are being run with danger. If the
flood keeps on the tracks will be
washed away. 1t is impossible 20 ac-
curately estimate the loss done to prop
erty and streets, but it will certainly
exceed 100000. Every family in the
district will suffer loss
One curious result of the flood IS
that it caused a water famine. The
flooded section is newly settled and
many of the streets are without city
water Drinking water in many OF
the inundated streets is taken from
wells. Now these wells are filled up
with muddy water wholly unfit for use,
and there is great discomfort on ac-
count of the difficulty of getting pure
water. There may yet be serious suf-
fering from this cause.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21
scHAEFER's GREAT WORK.
He Wins the Billiard Match, Breskiug
the High Kun and Average Records.

He Wins the Billiard Match, breaking
the High Kun and Average Records.
NEW YORK, Dec. 19-Schaefer van
quisned Ives Saturday night with an
ease and simplicity that were wonder
full to behold. He not only did
this but he smashed the balk
line record TO smithereens. At the
conclusion of the game, which only
lasted five and half innings, the
score stood 900 to So The Wizard
wound it up in the first half of the
sixth inning by his marvellous record
breaking run of 500. He also broke
the record for average, which stood at
rs, and was made by Vigneaux in Chi
cago several years ago. Schaefer by
twice defeating Ives wins the tour
nament His only defeat at the hands
of Slosson was good losing perform
ance. The record for the week was:
Nigh Best Grand Total
PLAYER Won Lost. run drr 90 az = &c. p'nts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21

The youngest living child Of revo-
lutionary soldier, it is believed, is ex-
Judge Jeremiah Smith, OF the Harvard
ia IS school. who was born in 1881, when
uls father. the famous Judge jeremiah
Emith, of New Hampshire. was . wears
old The elder Judge smith entered
the revolutionary service at the age of
II and was slightly wounded at the
battle Of Remington
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21
His Own Onsnrinr.

There was a crowd of excited darkies
In a dark alley gathered around two
negro boys who had clinched each
other and were fighting away for dear
life on the ground. There was one
negro man present and be urged the
com batants not to give up.
"Gouge him ia de eye, Bill! Sam, il
you give in I'll tan yer hide fer yer.
If you whip Bill Use got a quarter fer
yer. Chaw de end of his nose. Sam"
A well-dressed gentleman stopped
and said To the negro man:
"You ought TO be ashamed of your
self to encourage those boys to fight"
why. boss, denis my own chill
drums. Texas Siftings.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21
August
Flower

lone of my reighbors, Mr.. John
Gilbert, has been sick for long
time. All thought him pastrecovery.
He was horribly emaciated from the
inaction of his liver and kidneys.
1t is difficult to describe his appear
ance and the miserable state of his
health at that time. Help from any
source seemed impossible. He tried
your August Flower and the effect
upon him was magical. Itrestored
him to perfect health to the great
establishment of his family and
friends" John Ouibell, Holt, Ont 20
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21

PRESIDENT CARNOT. Of the French r.
rublic. has issued a decree for the max
ing Of preliminary arrangements FOR
the worlds fair IL IS proposed To hold
at Paris IN 1900, marking the closing
year Of the present century. lie has
named VI. Alfred Picard as general com
missioner Of the exposition. and cons IT,
tuted commission Of 100 members,
consisting of the colonial secretary,
eight senators. twelve deputies and the
heads Of numerous designated depart
ments The preliminary wo~k Is divid-
ed among seven departments. each
under the charge Of an appropriate
s..,rv,~,ftt.a
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21

NEW York racing associations are re-
quIred 10 pay per cent. OF their re-
ceipts as tax into the state treasury,
and this money Is appOrtiOned among
the various agricultural associations
in the state This tax amounts Ia over
tII, 900 for the year 1928. which repre-
sents receipts Of nearly SS5O,00 The
horse race has evidently retained itz
grip upon the pockets OF the American
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21
THREE MEN ARE KILLED.
Chesapeake, Ohio a Southwestern Train
Goes Down a steep Rank.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. l9-Just after
passing through the tunnel on Muld-
raugh's hill Sunday morning Chesa-
peake, Ohio & Southwestern freight
train loaded with coal and live stock
plunged 1855 feet down a steep declivity.
Trees growing on the side of the bill
and several lodges of rock prevented
the train going to the bottom, $50 feet
further down. Three men were killed
and four injured. Three hundred hogs
and 100 head of cattle We're killed. To-
tai financial loss is SIS. 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21
THE LEHIGH VALLEY STRIKE.
An Estimate Places Its Cost to the Men
at SI39,OOO.

TERRE HAUTE. Dec. 49, Grand Secre-
tary Arnold, OF the Brotherhood of Lo-
comotive Firemen, makes the follow
ing estimate of the cost of the Lehigh
strike to the brotherhoOds involved:
Engineers, 1000; firemen, S34, 900;
trainmen, S35, 600; conductors, $780,
600, and telegraphers, $4,000. But one
other strike has cost the brotherhood
as much, and that was the Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy, which cost the
engineers $1,000, 600 and the firemen
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21
MANY Roofs BIowu AWAY.

HARRISBURG, H., Dec. 1s.-At 5
o'clock Friday afternoon a terrible
windstorm struck this city, unroofng
the masonic hall, Ferguson's hardware
and furniture store, Harper & Gregg's
palace clothing store and Gaskins &
Co.'S clothing store. The storm broke
many windows and threw down a large
number of chimneys, uprooted shade
trees and badly damaged a number of
buildings. So far as heard from no
lives were lost nor any persons in
iured. The DAMAGE is about SIS. 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21

Those who belive the at thirteen Is
an unIuc'sy number should fght shy Of
the American twenty-five cent piece II
has thirteen stars, thirteen letters iu
the scroll held in the eagles beak, tEIr-
teen marginal feathers on each wing
thirteen tail feathers, thirteen parallel
lines in the shield, thiseen horizontal
bars, thirteen arrow-heads and thirteen
letters in the quarter dollar" but
most OF us are mighty glad To get them,
thirteen or no thirteen
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. 19.-The Jewish
emigrants now at frontier stations on
their way to America if officially certi-
fed to be destitute will be provided by
Russian eonsuls at the ports of de-
parture with the sums necessary TO in
sure their admission to the United
States.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21

A TEACHER who was held up in Cleve-
land claims that she frightened the
fuotpad away by simply giving him the
''schOolma'am's stare" good and hard.
The lady, or any body else who happens
20 know the ingredients Of the stare
that will cause a highwayman 10 HE
himself away, viii confer favor upon
the public by publishing the recipe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21
Tricbinae 10 American Hams.

BEBLIN, Dec. 1s-lt is estimated that
out If 1870 sailed American hams exam
ined IN the Central market of this city
one 7vas found on December full of
tricbjne in a chrysalis state. As il was
thought probable that some of the
triehine might be alive experiments
tending to demonstrate whether or not
such trichine might spread an infec-
ton viii be made by Herr Hertwig,
director of meat inspection. The hams
have teen handed over to the police.
On her official trial trip the United
States cruiser Oiym Pia made arsc2rd u
2t.0s knots an i.0ar.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21
WANTS TO BE GOVERNOR.

"Buffalo Riu" would Like to Preside
over Nebra-ka's DestInies.
OMAHA. Neb., Dec l9.-Since Hon.
William f. Cody ("Butfalo BilrD has
returned to his home in North Platte
he has been banqueting all the people
o. the neighborhood, and has, in fact,
kept open house. 1t has just been
learned that the purpose which
he has in view is to become a
candidate for governor on the repub-
sican ticket next yeaI. As Nebraska
has never had a governor from the
western part of the state, and as Cody
is very popular, his candidacy will DO
sfroDor and f,oSsiblv successful
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21

The Missouri supreme court has de-
sided that dentists are not doctors
Still. it always pays To be polite to
-FOUR dentist " hen you are in imme-
aiate use Of his professional services it
: best for you 10 call him Doctor. as
heretofDre
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21
PREFER DEATH TO SIBERIA.
Russian Nihilists Blow Out Their Brains
Rather Than submit to Arrest.

Rather Than submit to Arrest
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. ia force of
Moscow police, assisted by a detach-
ment of Cossacks, surprised a large
number of nihilists who were holding
a meeting in an isolated house out
side of Moscow recently The nihi-
lists resisted and fifteen policemen
were wounded. Many of the nihilists
were armed with revolvers. When
they saw that their capture was newt
able five of them turned their weapons
against themselve, aud blew out their
brains. Twenty NO managed to es-
cape, but fifty others were captured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21
Impo.ed a Light Sentence.

The jury at Wausau in the case of the
state against Herman and Otto Habeel,
charged with numbering their father,
after being out nearly twenty-four
hours brought in a verdict generating
Otto and finding Herman guilty of sim
Pile manslaughter. Judge Bardeen then
imposed a sentence upon Herman OF
seven years penal servitude.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21

CNE Of the most gifted sculptors of
Hungary, Leo Sessler, was found dead
In his room in Neupest a few DAYS ago.
tie had starved 10 death. Sickness and
want had confined him To his room for
days. His work was highly appreci
ated. and many Of his admirers supposed
be lived in affluence
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21
nnick Cnurtshin.

There was romantic marriage at
Tomah when sister of Mrs Charles
Kelly became the wife of L. w. Pad
dock The groom is weli-to-do farm
err residing about miles from Cataract
He is a w.dower. with an adopted son
years of age. viii e she is divorced
wife with little girl s years old The
newly welded couple met for the first
time the previous day aud in less than
twenty-four hours were made man and
Eifa
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21

RICH gold fields are reported to have
been discovered in Rioja, Argentina.
and the congress Of that country has
ordered the completion of "a railroad
which will terminate close To the mines.
The annual supply Of gold is expected
u be much increased in the near fu-
ture from these and other IN mes that
recently have been discovered
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21

THEODoRE T. TIMBY. now Il years
old and in Chicago male and hearty,
claims 20 have invented the revolving
turret 81 modern naval vessels He says
that the idea came 10 him when boy.
over fifty years ago, from the first sight
he had OF Castle William in New York
barber. lie took his idea - John T..
Calhoun. who interested other senators
in It and induced Mr. Timby 10 sub
init il 10 the chief engineer ami the
chief of ordnance. \ committee oi
army and navy officers decided against
It on account OF its cost. but Mr.. TiIlby
patented the idea in IS4S and secured d
broad claim in 1862.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21
DIR. DAVID THAYER DEAD.
Was "A Prominent Boston AbulitionIst and
Friend of John Brown.

Irlend OF JOnn HrOWn.
BosToN, Dec. 1S.-Dr. David Thayer,
one of the oldest homeopathic physi-
clans of Boston, died Thursday of pneu-
monia.
[Dr Thayer was born in Braintree in 1918
and his ancestors were among those who
came from England in the Mayfiower
DR.. Thayer early became abolition
tst and ideutiued himself with Garrison
and his party. while his house was
an asylum for fugitive slaves many
years before the war John Brown
visited him aud received generous coniribu-
tons in aid Of bis project OF freeing slaves in
NJ ssourL DR. Thayer was for i've years a
member OF the NJ Issachusetts legislature HIS
discovery in ia53 OF the homeO pathic specific
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21
TEXAS CATTLE STARVING.
No Rain In Many Sections for Months
aud Ranges Are Devoid of Grass

GALVESTON, Tex, Dee. 10. - Capt.
Joseph f. Nash, an extensive ranch
man. reports that in many locali-
ties in western Texas no rain has
fallen for at least five months and
consequently there is no grass, the
range in many sections having been
completely eaten up. Range cattle
have been reduced to skeletons and are
dying by hundreds. win the advent
of the cold weather, which generally
strikes Texas by the latter part of De-
cember or the early days of January,
the loss of cattle is expected to be
frightful
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21
knitting works Burned.

The Racine Knitting companv's
works were badly damaged by fire.
After two hours of asrd work the fire
was subdued At one time it threat
enc to destroy block in the business
district The damage To stock and ma
chinery will amount to 81. 900; insur-
ance. SOS, 900. Damage to the Building
about 5000. fully covered by insur-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21

ELDERLY gentlemen who took an in
terest in pedestrianism in their youth
will be surprised 10 learn that Edward
Payson Weston Is still ON the turf, and
proposes to walk from New York to
Chicago just to show that the old man
Is dead game snort % the last
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21

OKLAHOMA, with the recent addition
Of the Cherokee strip. has a population
Of 25l. 200. In 1890 il was about 90, 900.
Business and agriculture have devel-
Oped proportionately and the young
territory is ahead Of all the other terri
tories IN population already.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21
Letter Carrier worth 500. 600.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 19.-Henry McMil-
Ian, letter carrier in this city, was
found drowned in the Ohio river here.
An interesting feature of the casualty
was the revelation that Mcmillan leaves
an unincumbered estate of 100000,
comprising a wooden mill in Indiana,
several farms and number of houses
IN Cincinnati, Newport and Covington.
lie lived ia Newport.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21

CORoSERs IN various parts OF the
country are reaping the annual harvest
provided for them by careless mothers
Who lock their children in the house
with a roaring fire and a kerosene can
while they 70 shopping or calling.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21

Dwight r. Dix arrived in Ashland in
charged Pacific coast detective Dix
was agent for the Armour Packing
company and great favorite with the
women. His downfall came from gam
bling in Eau Claire, while he was there
on business trip, and he disappeared,
short about g.. 200.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21
Unknown Man Frozen 10 Death

JACKSON. Mich, Dec. is. The body
of German, name unknown, who had
been looking for work at Munith for
the last week. was found frozen stiff in
barn in that town A pocketknife
with the letters &C r.. engraved on
the handle was found on the body.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21
Modern Conveniences

Little Dick-I could lift our front
shutters off the hinges myself. What
good is they, anyhow?
Little Dot-Oh, they is just for papa
to close when it's time for sisters com
pany to 90 hOme.-Good News
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21
an ~ nrnwned.

FREEPoRT, Fla. Dec l9.-Louis May,
his wife, father-in-law, Bassy Paul
James billiard and Henry Williams
were capsized while crossing Chocta-
whatchie bay in a shiff. All were
drowned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21
Cninrnnn.s RIg cold Ontput.

DENVER, Col. Dec. 1y.-Ieadville is
again to the front The Carbonate
camp, as a producer of gold, has here
tofore been a failure. but the output of
this metal now reaches sl0.500 day,
and it is expected that within six
months from now it will reach $1,000
ooO a WAR
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21

SOMETIMES lovely woman goes too far
IN her struggle for emancipation A
sase In point is reported from Indiana,
where a young woman who was re-
tuked by her stepfather for keeping
late hours protested with an ak.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21
Minister Thurston sails for Hawaii.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 1S.-Amang the
passengers who left on the steamer
Alameda Thursday for Honolulu were
l.. A. Thurston, Hawaiian minister to
the United States, and j. Mott Smith.
wife and daughter. Mr.. Smith was
succeeded by Minister Thurston when
the provisional government went into
power.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21
Was IOf Year OId.

PEORIA, H., Dec. Is Mrs. Matilda
Harper (colored) died here at the age
of lO5 years She was the oldest resi-
dent of the county and was born in
North Carolina
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21

TIE dependent relatives Of the Ital-
ans whC were lynched in New Orleans
have been awarded Judgment in the
United States circuit court against the
lity for g, 600 in each case.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21
Died of His wounds.

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. IS Baron"
Henry Reiser, who was shot by Mrs
Rudiger at South Omaha October 20.
died at the Presbyterian hospital here
Friday morning. 1t will be remem-
bered that the surgeons declared his
spinal cord severed and death was an
ticipated in few hours He suffered
great agony for weeks before his death.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21

ACCORDING TO the report Of the com
missioner Of Indian affairs the Indian
s advancing in civilization and at the
same time increasing his prospects Of
leaving a numerous posterity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21

ADVERTISING is part Of the news of
the day. II IS. moreover. news that
interests the people vitality because
financially. The best business men IN
!erstaud this
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21

PRINCESS ANN, Md, Dec. 1s.--The
negroes Courtney and Taylor were
hanged on Friday for the murder of
Capt. Cooper of small vessel plying
on the Chesapeake.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-12-21

PHYSICIANS may be right When they
iell us that the grip IS coming again,
but nothing can bring back 10 life the
nan who made such excrUciatingly fun
~ jokes about it three yeas ago.