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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22
TEMPERANCE WOMEN MEET.
rwenty-First National w. c. 4. U. Con
vention Held at Cleveland, @.

CLEVELAND. Nov. 1.-The twenty.
| first annual convention of the National
| Womens Christian Temperance union
met here Friday at Music hall.
| Representative women are present
from every state and territory and
| from Canada. There were prob
| ably 500 delegates present and the
| hall was well filed with spectators,
with the exception of the upper gal
| lery.
Interest in the opening session CEN
tered in the address of President
Frances E. Willard, who ably re-
viewed the whole field of thought
and action for women.
The address scintillated with bright
thoughts and sayings. Miss Willard
referred feelingly to the death of Mrs.
Mary A. Woodbridge, of Chicago. cor
responding secretary of the society,
and to the loss of other good workers
| in the cause during the last
| year.
The annual report of Mrs. Helen NJ.
Barker, treasurer, showed receipts:
Dues, S14. 70I99; other contribu-
lions, Sll,81426 Total, S26, O19. %.
| Disbursements, $40, 33S.07. Balance
in treasury, S5,6sl1S There are
no outstanding bills. The receipts of
the year were in excess of several
| previous years, and the dues showed
an increase in paid-up member
ships over last year.
The annual report of the late Mrs.
Mary f. Woodbridge, who was for
many years corresponding secretary,
and which she had prepared prior to
| her sudden illness and death, and
which was read by Mrs. l.. M. N.
| Stevens. set forth that the organiza-
ton had over 200, 900 on members on
its rolls and is organized in forty-eight
nations.
| At the afternoon sess on the conven-
ton discussed the relations of health
and heredity and sanitary and eco
monte cookery to the battle against
intemperance, and reports were
made from each of the depart
ments of the educational group con-
corning the growth of total absti-
nence habits and sentiments.
| CLEVELAND, o., Nov. 20. - From near
ly every pulpit in this city Sunday the
voice of an earnest woman was raised
in the cause of temperance. The To-
cal ministers almost without eXcep-
ton allowed their pulpits to be occu-
pied by delegates and visitors to the
| convention of the w. c. L. U. The
| congregations were large.
In the afternoon at Music hall an
evangelistic meeting was conducted
| by Miss f. w. Greenwood. evangelistic
superintendent of the National w. c.
-. u. The annual sermon was deliv-
cred by Rev. j. w Bashford, president
of Wesleyan university, Delaware, o.
Fully 5000 people attended the serv-
] ices.
Immediately following the evangel-
istic meeting gospel suffrage meet
| ing was held. 1t was one of the most
notable gatherings of the convention.
Rev. Anna Shaw, of Boston, presided.
The speakers were Susan b. Anthony
and Rev. Joseph Cook.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22
Shot by watchmen.

Watchmen J. j. Martin and John A.
Schultz were watching for a gang of
thieves who had been breaking into
freight cars in the south yards of the
Northwestern railroad in Milwaukee
when they discovered four men who
started to run. The watchmen called
for them to stop and then fred. One
man was struck and died from the ct
feet of his wound while being taken to
the hospital. lie was apparently 40
years old and had no papers about
him to indicate who he was.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22

The Russian crown and other state
Jewels are valued at the enormous sun
OF OIL, zoo. OOo. taking United States
money as n basis of calculation; the
crown itself is reckoned as being
worth at least 81. 900. goo. II : adorned
with hundreds OF diamonds, individual
specimens Of which are valued at all
che way from few dollars up To enor-
mou sparklers worth thousands upon
thousands Of dollars. Besides the
diamonds, which make this costly
headdress loo. as II it had been buried
in a shower Of falling stars, there
are fif;y-four pearls. each without a
flaw
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22
CONGRESS of liberal Religions.

STREAToR, H., Nov. 19.-Arrange-
ments have been completed for the
first sessions of the state congress of
liberal religions, which will be held
in this city this week, commencing
Tuesday and continuing three days
Representatives of the liberal faith,
both orl-asized and unorganized, are
expected from all parts OF the state.
From Chicago will come DR.. ii. W
Thomas. Dr. Emil g. Hirsch, denkln
Llovd Jones, Rev. w. w. Fem, Rev.
r 4. White, Rev. II. Harris aud others.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22

A FRENCH scientist figures that the
number of women in the world is
nearly equal To that of men. In France
the numbers approach more nearly 10
equality than in any other country,
there being l.G07 women for 1000
men For the same number of men in
Sweden there are 1,064 women, and in
Greece only 933 women. In the French
colony at Reunion there are 4JT creole
women for 1000 provincial Frenchmen,
colored men included. In Hong Kong
there are 1000 men for $50 women.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22
THE CORoNER'S FINDING.
Col. Colt and the sheriff Held for the
Washington Court House Affair.


Washington Court House Affair.
COLUMBUS, o., Nov. 17.-Word was re-
ceived here from Washington Court
House Thursday that the coroner had
found Col. Colt responsible for the IA
talities during the riot of October IL.
Coroner Edwards, of Fayette county,
reported his findings in the inquests
upon the bodies of the persons who
were killed by the volley of the
militia defending the courthouse where
the rapist Dolby was confined. The
coroner holds the shooting to have been
unjustifable and holds Sheriff Cook
and Col Colt, who was in command of
the militia, responsible for the fatal
results. The finding was not unex-
pected. The coroner is an uncle of
one of the victims.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22

INCLUDING the channel islands and
the Isle of Man, the cultivated acre
age OF the United Kingdom is 4T,9I9..
$50. as compared with 1872, SOS acres
last year. In England the decline Is
rom -. S97, 562 TO p. SsO.7l7. In Wales
there is an increase from ., S55.952 10
:, s56. 955. and in Scotland an increase
lroI1 4.S90. I75 TO 1, s92. IS3. while in Ire
land there has been a fall from 15,2OS,-
a. To- Is IGI- Q2l acres
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22
Rival Express Company.

The Western Express company. re-
Gently Incorporated by Superior men
with a capital of 500. 900, has estab-
lished general offices in Superior and
will commence at once the work
of establishing a system after the
pattern of that of other companies
The company expects to do carrying
business throughout the west, and
will arrange with eastern and southern
companies for connections. As soon
as routes have been determined upon
agencies will be established at rail-
way stations.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22

THE sulphur match, while one of the
greatest blessings OF civilization. is a
constant and generally unsupported
cause of mischief and injury. \ fatal
case of lOclSjaw, caused by the brim-
stone OF burning match touching a
woman's foot. ought 10 serve as a
warning to careless people who habit
ually throw away burning matches
without regard to consequences 1t is
well known that many forest fires
have been caused by spOrtsmen
throwing away still burning matches
Ingenuity has not exhausted it
self yet in devlsing a true safety
match
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22

A PASSENGER locomotive is being
built in the shops of the Pennsylvania
road at Altoona which Is expected u
run at the rate of 100 miles per hour
when required. The driving wheels
will be much larger than those now in
Sc and will be furnished with ball.
bearings similar to those on bicycle.
The boiler pressure will be 1870 pounds
TO the square inch
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22

JAPAN possesses what is undOubted-
IL the oldest wooden structure in the
world. 1t contains the art treasures
of the milzado, and Is situated at Nara,
which for some years was the imperial
residence The building i Oblong in
shape and is built of triangular logs of
wood II rests on piles The wood Is
Of native growth an shows extraOr-
binary lasting power, considering the
trying climate which it has had TO en-
dure for over 1900 years The treas
ures which the storehouse contains are
of great antiquity and have only been
seen by Europeans during the last
three wears
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22

THE Camerons. of Pennsylvania.
have always been lucky in politics
Senator CamerOn's father was elected
TO the United States senate in ls45.
He was I.incoln's first secretary of
war, later American minister TO Rus
STA, and after that three times re-
elected TO the senate. His son Donald
began his political life in his father 5
old position OF secretary OF war After
his father resigned from the senate
the son was chosen TO fill his plsee. and
has been three times reelected His
brothe--in-law, Wayne MacVeagh. was
a member of Garfeld's cabinet, and IS
now minister 10 Italy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22
An EInow Let Go.

AS the heating apparatus of the new
Northwestern gymnasium in Madison
was being tested under pressure for
the first time a violent explosion oc-
Cured which shook the whole build
ing. When the steam cleared away il
was found that large elbow had
given way. piece of which, after
passing completely through the parti-
ton, had passed along the hallway so
feet and burst the two heavily-bolted
doors wide open. WorlImc were
standing near, but fortunately all es-
capped injury.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22

II 1925 a prize of $1,000. 600 win be
given to the writer whom the Russian
national academy shall adjudge to
have written the best biography of Al
exander ]. The prize is the Outgrowth
of fund of $4,000 rubles given by a
favorite minister of Alexander ]. in
1s25 and left TO accumulate at com
pound interest for century.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22
BLACKLISTED.
National Baseball League Bars Bueken-
berger, Barnie and PETER.


New YORK, Nov. 19.-The National
Baseball league has issued manifesto
in which is recited the efforts of sew
eral players to establish rival asso-
citation, whose purpose is to conflict
with the national ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
territorial and other rights of existing
clubs. and declaring Ineligible for EN-
ployment in any capacity by any club
or organization identified with the ma
tional agreement of A. G. Bueken-
berger, William Barnie and Fred Pef-
fer, who are charged with treachery
to their present employers in having
taken steps to form clubs and associa-
tions autagonistie to the national
agree ment. This suspension is to pc
come permanent unless the players
named shall fail to prove their disloy-
atty before December 81, 1894
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22
ROBERT c. WINTHROP.
The Venerable Massachusetts, Statesman
Dies i'm Boston.

BosToN, Mass, Nov. 17.-Robert G..
Winthrop died Friday night at 1880
at the age of IS years. Mr.. Winthrop
was the oldest surviving ex-United
States senator of Massachusetts, he
having served in 1s5O-'5l. Mr.. Win
throp was also one of the oldest grad
yates of the Boston Latin school and of
Harvard college. He was the Oldest
surviving ex-speaker of the national
house of representatives, having been
elected to the Thirtieth congress.
lie servel on the floor only three
years when he was elected to the
sDealxership.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22

THE Methodist annual conference
in Germany has been 6 King the salaries
of al preachers within maximum and
minimum figures. The largest sum
given to any preacher is $500 and the
lowest $50 There are gradations
according as the preacher IS married.
unmarried. or has children.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22

ATTORNEY GENERAL HANCOCK, of
New York. has given an opinion that
in tie matter of selling liquor on a
train the law is not violated if the
commodity Is sold in tie buffet or IL
censed car, though after being pur-
chased in the buffet it may be taken
to any other ear.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22

WILLIAM MILLER committed suicide
in Philadelphia. leaving letter in
which he said: Il heartily agree with
Col. niger oil when he remarked that
when life is of no value and You are
of no assistance to al one, not even
to yourself, why not destroy yourself?
Well, that is what | intend TO do"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22

OF the few genuine relics OF Shakes
ire preserved in his native town the
most interesting are his signet ring,
with the initials "W )" on it, and the
desk at which he sat in the grammar
school of Stratford. The average
number of visitors to the poets home
gnd church is twenty-three thousand a
year. six thousand of whom are Ameri-
cans
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22
INFANTRY Relleved Cavalry.

Ex-Gov Hoard ana Gov. Peck, who
have held the executive reins ct Madi-
son for six years, Were bo.h members
of the Fourth Wisconsin cavalry.
Gov Elect Upham, WHO. like ex-Gov.
Fairchild, was a member cf Il c
Second Wisconsin infantry, jocularly
reminds Gov. Peck that it was the Gus.
tom in war times for the infantry to
move forward and relieve the cavalry.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22
congress the following resolution was

pdSSed.
Having been requested by the subcommit-
tee of the Civic Federation of Chicago having in
charge the conference OF arbitration and con-
eiliation TO offer suggestions as 10 the trend
and value OF the congress, as what might best
perpetuate its influence. the parties who have
been asked TO present papers at the confer
enee do suggest and recommend to the said
subcommittee to report back 10 the Civic
Federation that larger national commission
be established through the Civic Federation of
Chicago Tor the purpose OF procuring the wider
application Of principles discussed at this con-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22
a Veteran Dead.

WARsAw, n. Y, Nov. 19.-Maj. Jacob
W. Knapp died at his home here Sum
day afternoon from paralysis, with
which he was stricken on Monday last.
He was one of Gen. Phil Sheridan's
trusted lieutenants in the war. He
recruited Company ID, First New York
dragons, and took part in forty-four
L.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22

THE income of the British and For
eign Bible society last year reached
81. 16I, 900, while the issue of Bibles,
Testaments and portions thereof ag-
g-egated 1904. f56, making a total Of
I3g, $50, COS volumes since 1903.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22

4 SPOKANE theater has just been
mulcted in eight hundred dollars be-
cause o. the fall of an acrobat from a
lofty trapeze. IL was not the acrobat
who got the money, but the man in
the audience he fell on.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22

IN the faces of the United States
stamps all the government branches
are recognized except the judiciary.
In the new series to be issued viii ap-
pear the faces of MARSHALL and Madi-
son, the famous expOunders of the
constitution
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22

II Hawaii the native girls when they
meet a stranger say Love to you
instead of Good morning" And as
some of them are exceedingly hand
some the stranger generally takes it in
good part
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22
Held Witho at Ball.

Ex-Cashier John d. Koetting, of the
South Side savings bank in Milwau-
kee, had preliminary hearing in the
municipal court on the charge of hav-
ing received deposits after he knew
the bank was insolvent. He was bound
over for trial without bail.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22
Heirs to $4,000 Each.

Henry and George Bidwell, of James
vile, the former barber and the lat
ter yardmaster in the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul yards there, are
heirs to S31, 200 each by the death of
their grandmother in Buffalo. n. Y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22

JAMES BIGBEARr, who has Just been
sworn in as chief OF the Usage nation,
is the first man to hold that Office who
can read and speak the English lam
Ruage
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22
IVES is CHAMPION.
He WINS in the Billiard Match Against
lake Slaefer.

NEW YORK. Nov. 2O-Frank c. Ives
demonstrated his right to the title of
champion billiardist of the world Sat
urday night by defeating Jacob
Shaefer. Ives beat his old instructor
3, 900 to 3,074 points. Schaefer had no
excuse to offer for his defeat. He was
outplayed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22

Mrs. MORLEY, an eccentric Montreal
widow, has 100 cats in her house at
Tongue Point She recently had eight
cen boys arrested for stoning her cats
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22
ste,n,tz wins the FIRST Prize

New YORK, Nov. 1.-THE chess mas
tars' tournament was finished. Steinitz
took first prize, Albin was placed sec
ond. and showalter and Hymes divided
third and fourth prizes
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22

AT the recent fruit show at the
Crystal palace in London the queen
took first prize for one hundred va
rieties each of pears and apples.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22
me ia, - ser

ST. PETERsBURG. Nov. cot is Off
cially announced the wedding CO the
car and Princess AIix will take place
November %. 1894.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22

TIE deepest running stream in the
world is said to be the Niagara river,
Just under the famous suspension
bridge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22

The total amount of deposits in the
savings banks of the country in 1898
was 81, Ts5. $50. 7a5.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22

IT is estimated that the recent coal
strike in Scotland cost SO. 200, 600, or
$40 per head of population.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-11-22

At the meeting Of the speakers and
the conference committee of the fede-
ration alter the adjournment OF the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26
SiFTEO TECHNICS.

Burglars robbed the postoflice at Pei. ham Manor, N. Y., for tho seventh time.
 About goo employees of tho Gcrmania silk mills ut Holyoke, Mass, went out on strike.
 The schooner Morning Light arrived at Portland, Me, with seven sailors who were found adrift in a dory.
 George J. Gould and Howard Gould will sail from Southampt onon the steam ship New York for this country.
 Daniel Cross, O farmer of Charlotte, \. Y. was killed thero by falling under the wheels of a traction engine ho was run ming.
 A crank apparently 50 years old was ar rested at Alexandria, Ind. He said his mission on earth was to kill President Cleveland.
 News has been received from Tahiti that Count Festetich the Austrian noble man who married J. B. Haggin's daugh- ter of San Francisco, is dead.
 Orval Johnson and William Malone. two young mon of Anderson, Ind, were to have fought a duel, but fought with their fists while arrangements were being made.
 The fear that Frank Lenz, the Pitts burg bicyclist who Is making tour of the world, had perishcd in tho Persian desert has been dispelled by tho receipt of a let ter by William Amory of Chicago dated Teheran, Persia, April IL.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26
THE WaterburyfurnitureCO, East Main St. The Gap of Dunloe on the Naugatuck Turnpike.

Anybody who has visited Killarney in Ireland will remember the famous Gap O. Dunloe" where Kate Kearney's beautiful little cottage stands. We called to see Kate the last time we were rambling there, and she gave us glass of pure goats milk, bless her heart. Anyone who wishes to see the Gap of Dunloe reproduced will only have to take a ride down the NAuSa- tuck road about two miles below the thrlv- jug Rubber town. We were delivering some Furniture. Carpets, Crockery, and Stoves in that direction the other day and ~a were struck with the beauty of the scene. The immense rocks sparsely covered with overhanging foliage, rising to dizzy heights above the valley below. with it's shady brooks, its murmeriDg waters and winding narrow road, all of which brought back very viyidly to our minds faithful picture of the historic '.Gap of Dunloe" at the far famed lakes of Killarney. so fla miliar to thousands of Tourists. Anyone out for drive will be more than pleased to visit the American Gap of Dunloe" on the road to Beacon Falls. They will also thank us for drawing their attention to it. While you are admiring this lonely scene from natures book, don't forget that the Waterbury Furniture Go on East Main street is one of the principal sights i'll mercantile development in Connecticut. And one visit to our establishment will show why the people are coming from every direction to trade here. We are glad to be able to announce that We have another car load of those beautiful Polished Rockers. The price anywhere is sS. 50. we are selling them at S3.15.
 You will always praise us for this bar gain, as our motto Is
 ''we Never Fool The Public"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-26
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

A Russian Jew was removed from his residence, 31 North Leonard street. to the hospital this morning in Undertaken Ber- gins ambulance. suffering from typhoid fever.
 The residents of South Brooklyn are worked up over the death and burial of another horse which occurred in that To- cality last night. This makes large num- Der of horses that have died down there during the past few months. The people are confused over the whole affair and don't know what to do in order to put a stop to the nuisance.
 John Clohessy of South Leonard street has reconsidered his declination as candi- date for councilman from the third ward and will enter the race with the rest of the boys and make a big fight to secure the election of the ticket. This is just what the voters want, for MT Clohessy is considered one of the strongest men on the ticket and every effort was used to in- duce him to sllow his name on the ticket
 -Thcmas Donahue. the nine-years-old son of Patrick Donahue of 162 South Leonard street, met with a serious accident at the Porter street crossing of the New England road shortly after : o'clock this morning. He was fooling around the cars where the track is being videned and in some manner got one of his feet caught be- tween the bumpers. smashing the bones of the leg and instep. Dr Axtelle was sum- moned and. after looking st the nature Cf the accident. the doctor returned up town and went back to the house as hurriedly Fn possible in company with Dr Frost. Dr Axtelle says the injured foot will have 10 be amputAted. but the boys father would not consent to the operation. The boy hE d been repeatedly warned by his mother to keep away from the cars. but like all other running.