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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02

JENNIE JONES, wife of a striking
miner. was shot and killed the 3lst at
Phillipsburg, Pa, by James Myers,
deputy sheriff. Immediately after the
shooting Myers fled into a mine. Strik-
ers swear they will avenge the death of
the woman.
BY unanimous vote the 3lst, East
Chicago branch No. 100. A. K. L.. de-
cided TO call the strike off on the Chi
eago & Calumet Terminal railway. and
there is every assurance that all the old
men viii be given their old rlaces by
the company.
The boiler of locomotive on the
Canadian Pacific railway exploded near
Field Man. The engineer in charge,
Il. Wheatley. and his fireman, A. Hunt,
were instantly killed and their bodies
terribly Tlutilated. George Kemp. a
brakeman. was on the ear next to the
engine when the explosion occurred
and was hit by flying fragments and
fatally injured.
MAYOR IIoPKINs. of Chicago, refused
To allow the American Railway union
to parade on arrival of President Debs
the LIST. Invitations had been sent to
all IL labor unions in the city, asking
them To participate, but upon the may
or's Hat refusal To permit the parade,
the invitations were withdrawn and To-
rade abandoned.
Two colored children of Peter Glib
son. aged 3 and IL years, the 3lst,
killed the 6-year-old boz of NJ. jackson,
of TIE: rill. Tex, 10y gouging his eyes
out and then holding hun in the water
untlI he was drowned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02
Found Her chlldren POISONED.

When Mrs. George Brown, of Hazel
Green, returned home from short
visit to her neighbors she found her
two children, aged land 8. unconscious
upon the floor. Upon further exam
ination It was found they had been
poisoned. Where they obtained the
drug was a mystery. The younger
one died and the other was not ex-
pected to live.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02

An art book of Northwestern scenes, from
photographs, over 100 reproductions and
roIored etcninrs, with descriptions, elegant
lv printed. sent to any address for 10 cents
in postage Contains more artistic features
and general information than many of the
high-priced art publications now on sale.
Address f. l. Whitney, q. +. * i. A,
Great Northern Railway, st. Paul, MINI.
stDE fust highway robbcr mentioned in
de Bible" said Uncle 'Rastus, ''mus' a.
ben Moses He held up brazen sarpent IA
de wilde ness. Chicago Tribune
A HowLIxG swell an liberated tooth
Texas Siftings.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02

THE latest thing out is a pulsed
meter. by which the life insurance ex-
aminers can tell to fraction the eX-
act condition of an applicants heart
beat An electric pen traces on pre-
pared paper the ongoings, haltings
and precise peregrinations of the
blood, showing with the fidelity of
science the strength or weakness of
the telltale pulse.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02

THESE are the names of the little
daughter Of Archduke stephen of Aus
tria: Maria immaculate Caroline Mar
garethe Blanca Leopodline Beatrix Ann
Josefine Rafaela Michela Stanislaus
Ignaz heterogeneous Camiro Katharine
Petra CaqeiIia
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02

A PENNSYLVANIA man has begun
proceedings To recover property stu
ated in the heart Of New York city
valued at s450.000.OO0. Ills ancestors
rented the land to King George of
painful memory and the ninety-nine-
year lease has now expired.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02
GEN. PLEASANToN DIES.
He Passes Away at His Home in Phila
delphia.

He Passes Away at His Home IN Phiia-
delphia.
PHILADELPHIA, July 2S.-Gen. Au-
gustus J. Pleasanton, known as BLU
Glass" Pleasanton, died Thursday
night. lie was brother of Gen. Al
fred Pleasanton. the famous soldier
Augustus J. Pleasanton was born in Wash
ington eighty-six years ago and graduated
from the United States military academy IN
1926 He enlisted in the Pennsylvania militia
and at the outbreak OF the civil war was made
commander Of the home guard OF Philadelphia
He was the originator of the theory that the
suns rays when passed through blue glass
we're particularly stimulating, not only TO veg
citation but to the health and growth oil
apfp
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02

WILL MashOnaland be another Cali
fornia? The new and extensive gold
fieId- are attracting wide attention.
The other day twenty-one experienced
California miners sailed from the port
OF New York Tor Masbonaland, and
thousa nds from Australia are reported
On the vxaE
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02
Many buildings burned.

The most disastrous fire in the his
tory of Amigo destroyed over dozen
business houses in the center Of the
town. Aid was asked of NASSAU and
Rhinelander. who responded as prompt
ly as possible. but did not arrive until
the fire was under control. The total
loss would reach about $40. 600, with
$50, 900 insurance, divided among sew
eral companies.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02
BLEW HER BRAINS OUT.
Grief for Her Children Causes Mrs. Wei
Iington to XIII Herself.

Iington to XIII Herself.
DENVER. July 2s.-Mrs. Ella yelling
ton. aged 81 years, committed suicide
by blowing her brains out After
separating from her husband in
Omaha three years ago, she
opened house on Market street in
this city, which became a famous re-
sort for men about town. The
furnishings cost 1000. and Mrs.
Wellington had $50. 900 worth OF
diamonds. Her suicide is attributed
to melancholy, caused by separation
from her children, who are being
educated in Boston.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
Forest Fires.

Homesteaders were focking into
Prentice in large numbers from
the vicinity of Worcester and re-
ported that not one had been able
to save one dollars worth of
property from the forest fires which
were raging in every direction. I'm
less rain fell within twelve hours that
part of Price county would have moth
ing left but charred timber. The
town of Clifford. on the 500 railroad,
was almost certain TO be. wiped out of
existence. bridges on the railroad
were burned for miles in every direc-
tion and trains were suspended.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02
Only Pew Obey.

The Bad river Chippewa Indian res
ervation is stirred up over the govern
ment recommendation for heather
Indians who have married according
t. the Chippewa customs to remarry
in some Christian church. Only five
couples have obeycd out of 700 Indians.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02

It is no hotter in Tennessee, Alabama,
or Georgia than here, and it is posit-
ivelv delightful on the Gulf Coast Of Mis-
sissippi and West Florida. If you are look
ing for location in the South 60 down pow
and see for yourself The Louisville Y
Nashville Railroad and connections viii sell
tickets to all points South for trains OF Au-
gust 9Th at one fare round trip. Ask your
ticket agent about it. and if he cannot sell
you excursion tickets write to g. j.. Atmore,
General Passenger Agent, Louisville, Ky
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02
Child Run over by a Reaper.

While Joseph Volk and his wife were
cutting grain in the town of Franklin
their 2-year-old boy wandered into the
field. The little one was concealed in
the high grain and was run over by the
reaper and horribly mangled. He died
in few minutes
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02
Practical Girl.

Nellie-Why do you send out yonr
wedding invitations so far in advance?
Mnlie-M Many of our friends keep
their money in savings banks, and
have to give notice.-N. Y. Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02

THE indications are that the next
generation of men will not boast To
their wives Of how good their mothers
cooking used to taste. They are being
brought up on cooking done by the
hired Girl
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02
MANY K,Ilea nv Earthquake.

BELGRADE, July 2s. = Earthquake
shocks have been felt in Macedonia,
Old Servia and eastern bulgaria.
Many houses at yahra, bulgaria, have
been damaged and number OF people
have been killed as result OF the
shocks.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02

THE first president in the history Uf
the world was the Prophet Daniel, who
was appointed the chief OF three presi-
dents Of the people in his kingdom by
King Darius.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02

Mr.. HENRY {. WORK, the author of
the famous song Marching Through
Georgia was not a solder. lie was
a resident Of Hartford. Conn, and
died in August. lSs4 Every year the
q. A. X decorates his grave with flow
ers. and an effort is now being made
To erect a monument - his mcmvry.
Mr. Work was at one time prosper
Gus business man OF Chicago amt lost
heavily by the great fire, and never re-
covered from his financial rain.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

By the wrecking of the British bark
La Lacheur off Cape st. James, on Pro-
vost island, seventeen seamen were
drowned.
IL Galicia cholera was rapidly spread
ing, especially in the western district
of Cracow and in the eastern districts
near the Russian frontier.
FLOODS and hurricanes destroyed
many lives and much property along
the Tagus, in Spain.
BETWEEN China and Japan war was
declared. and the king of Corea was
imprisoned by the Japanese.
THE Anglo-American Telegraph COM
pany's new cable was finally spliced
at Hearts Content. n. +.
ONLY forty were saved out of 1000
troops on board the Chinese transport
Kow Shing, sunk by the japanese
cruiser.
FIRE destroyed 1000 houses at Cottel.
a Bulgarian town, and it is believed
that many persons persisted.
SHORTHAND covered 400 miles 40
yards in a twenty-four-hour bicycle
race at Herne Hill, England, beating
the worlds record.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02

A NOVEL moving machine is being
built for use on the Erie canal 1t IS
TO run over the bottom of the canal
bed and cut the long grass which
rrrntvs fhpra
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02

The census comes high-something
over SO, O00. 900. Still. il is worth that
TO know how many bachelor girls there
are IN the country.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02

ONE Of the now rifles used by the
Italian soldiers sends a ball with
force enough 10 20 through inches of
solid oak at distance of 1000 feet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02

HARRIET SACKETT. an eccentric mai
den lady. died at her home near
smiths Mills. \. Y. recently. Thirty
years ago She aud her sister Julia.
then Young women. went 10 bed and
refused To get up, They we've cared
for many years by their mother. int
she died and then a singular old man.
a distant relative. waited upon them.
Three or four years ago he died and
Julia arose from her bed and once
more took up her household duties
Harriet became paralyzed and one side
Of her body withered 20 a skeleton
The sisters were not in poverty, hav-
ing inheritea eonside-ahle property.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02

CLEVELAND, O., July 30.-In the free
for-all pace Friday Robert J. made
new record, an average of five heats
being made in 2:07S
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02

The new constitution Of New York,
now being prepared By the convention
at Albany, viii provide for courts of
arbitration for the settlement OF labor
diSnufqs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02

ANY mans writing denotes eharac-
ter when found at the foot of 4 check,
If il is good.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02

GES. BooTH claims that the Salvation
Army converts to Christianity 100000
people every year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02

FINE violns are made in this eoun
try. but we don compete with German
manufacturers in making cheap ones
There are imported violius that are
sold az wholesale, " I'll strings com
plete ready for use, as iSw Is fifty cents
each; there are violin bows that are
sold at wholesale a loN as eighty cents
3 dozen Instruments II this sort are
sold mostly in the west and south. and
large numbers OF them are sold When
one takes into account the mauufac-
turer's and importers profit, and the
fact that an import duty IS paid also, il
will be seen that the original cost Of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02
TOWNS IN RUINS.
Resistless Sweep of Forest Fires
in Northern Wisconsin.
Life and Property Go Down Before the
Flames Some of the Heavy Losses
The Terrible Disaster at Phillips
Other Forest Fires.
STORY OF THE DISASTER.


ASHLAND Wis, July 30.-Loss of
property approximating s3,o0c,oo and
heavy loss of life, the extent not yet
known. though at least fifteen persons
met death at Phillips Friday, is the
-ecord of the forest fires which have
swept northern Wisconsin 1t is al
most certainty that some Of the lone
homesteaders scattered throughout
the burning timber have persisted IN
the flames unless they have in some
marvellous way escaped the suifocating
flames and smoke.
Estimate of Property LOSSES.
The losses now seem 10 be:
The city OF Phillips entirely wiped out.
The city OF Mason practically destroyed. with
White River Lumber company and S0,WOOOO
feet Of lumber
Headquarters OF the Ashland Lumber COM
pany near shores Crossing entirely wiped out
Special train OF the Chicago, ST. Paul. Min
neapolis & Omaha, consisting OF sixteen cars
and locomotive al burned: broke through
burning bridge near Asplsnd Junction.
Camps OF Thompson Lumber company
burned at White River.
Two bridges on Wisconsin Central railroad,
one near Chelsea. another near Phillips. both
on main line south of Ashland.
These are the estimated losses, spe-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02
The Disaster at Phillips.

PHILLIPS, Wis, July 3l.-0ut of a
town of 700 buildings but twenty seven
are left standing Driven by the in
creasing wind the fire swept the south
west limits of the city Friday after
noon. Across the miles of swamp
where the water was from to ~
inches deep it could he heard roaring
for an hour. The firemen were forced
to use dynamite. This stopped the
progress of the fire. after the north
end of the city had been destroyed, in
Guiding the box factory of the John II.
Davis Lumber company and the school
houSe
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02
LATER NEWS.
.1aps Win Again.

It sN-TsIN, Aug. IA naval sattle
was fought Monday between the Chi
nese and Japanese fleets. The Japan
csc sank the Chinese battle ship Chen
Yuen and two large cruisers, supposed
to be the vessels built for China by the
Armstrong;. were captured or destroyed
by the Japanese. The Chen Yuen was a
battle ship of :, 400 tons displacement,
carrying l416 inches compound armor
at the water line.
The Chinese fleet engaged carried
nearly 1000 men, and a large number
of them are reported to have been
killed or drowned. Later dispatches say
that few if any of the Chinese engaged
in the battle escaped. Two German
officers in command of the Chen-Yuen
are reported to have met death with
tire crew IF that vessel.
The battle was holly contested. but
the japanese appear to have handled
their guns. ships and torpedoes with
more skill than the Chinese.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02

ONE Of the most popular frequenters
of quiet little Nest Twelfth street
cafe in New York Is J. Z. Winner. who
years ago. and merely a. q diversion,
wrote the words and music of Little
Brown jug Mr.. Winner Is good
business man, however. and he took
the precaution TO copyright the pro-
duction. IL sold mp in the hundred
thousands and realized a tidy sum for
its tuneful author. Mr. Winners broth
er Sep Is the author OF The Moel1ing
Bird which made Tor him d small for
tune Curiously the author Of the jug. =
one Of the most popular of drinking
songs, has always been a total abstainer
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02

CUTTAS THRUsT-s'T'hat young Dumleigh
has got more money than sense" Dulham
Bluntly-.'I didn't know he was rich" Cut
tan Thrust-"H He ISM. Puck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02

ONE Of the advantages Of the trade
Of type-setting IS that man can work
at it up To later period of life than
men can woriA at most other trades.
Every now and then stories are
printed about working compositors
who are - wears old and over. but
there are certainly not many black
smith or carpenters or engineers or
brielIayers who can follow their trade
At that age. There are lots of type
settlers 81 years old. and bigger lots 60
years old. but there are very few of
the other skilled trades at which men
can pick up living when they are 60
ar 20
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02

rs Hicks wife a nice housekeeper}' Mr.
Hacks-"Well, / should say so. Why, haH
the time Hicks can't find anything that le-
longs TO him. r-Demorest's Magazine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-08-02

The wear ard tear of administering
the treasury department killed Man
ming and Folger. but their fates were
exceptional. as most of the sec
retaries of the treasury have
been long lived. There are seven
former secretaries still surviving:
Hugh McCulloch. George ;. Boutwall:
benjamin H. Bristow. John sherman.
Walter 2. Gresham, Charles ). Tair-
child and Charles Foster. The same
number OF ex-seeretaries Of war sur
viye: Schotield. Cameron, Ramsay.
Lincoln. Proctor. Endicott and Elkins.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-29
"a Woman,s Power.

"A Woman's Power Effie Ellsler's
new play, is decidedly romantic. 1t
has all romantic play should have; a
nero who is an artist, a beautiful
heiress, william or two, a low come
dian. There you are; and with such a
deck of cards the dramatist deals out a
very pretty story. In the beginning
the heroine marries the hero, then a
Vagabond artist, to escape a scheming
uncle, marries him off hand and then
gives him ''cold shake" After strug-
Cling through five long years in four
acts, the artist wins fame, fortune and
the love of his wife, defeats the vii
lalns, and all ends happy while the
wedding bells attune themselves for
merry pealing
Miss Ellsler was seen in new role
but one in which she appeared to good
effect, though only once or twice did
she have an opportunity for emotional
acting, which is her forte.
=, Mr.. Robert Drouet, as the artist,
presented creation much to his
credit as an actor. He made a very
good impression; in fact it is the best
thing he has done. Mr. Weston han
died a low comedy part with much
unctious humor. Mr. Couldock was
missed, not being in the cast
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-29
NEWS NOTES.

The flag at the executive mansion il
lying at half mast out of respect to the
memory of the late Col. Lett.
Chin Chin, the proprietor of a Plum
alley gambling joint, and Ching Chin.
dealer in the same institution, with
twelve resorters were arrested last
might. The resorters were released.
while Chin put up $50 and Ching S25.
The ladies of the city will do well
to attend the mass meeting today and
hear from eloquent and earnest women
Why they should lend their support to
the great industrial movement which
is now spreading over the mountains
west.
Samuel Grice, released on Saturday
on $500 bonds, was rearrested last
night on another charge of burglary
this time r. K. Thomas being the com
plainant. The main reason for the ar
rest at this time was the alleged inse-
cure nature of the bond furnished.
The meeting this afternoon will be
a success. Short addresses will be
made by some OF, the best speakers and
brightest women of the city. The
ladies of the various clubs in the city
will be represented in the exercise. At
the Women's Club meeting held on
Monday the mass meeting was dis
cussed and endorsed and many of the
ladies agreed to be present. At the
meeting of the Cleofan, held on Tues
day, the meeting was endorsed heartily
and the officers and many members of
the Ladies Literary society are support
ing the movement and will be present
at the meeting today
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-29

Washington, March 2S.-A plan for
abolishing the sugar bounties without
waiting for their repeal in the tariff
bin has been informally discussed
among the members of the House rad
ically opposed to bounties in general
and the sugar bounty in particular. 1t
has been suggested TO the members of
the ways and means committee that
a bounty repeal amendment be attach
ed as q rider to the legislative and
judicial appropriation bill. The COM
mittee has taken no action on the sug-
gestion. nor IS it likely to for the pres
ent, as it VIC I'D indicate fear that
the tariff bill might fail Warner, Of
New York, who secured the passage of
the amendment to the Wilson bill,
placing raw and refined sugar on the
free list, says: I'VE viii get rid Of
sugar bounties one way or another. If
they are contained in the tariff bill as
it comes back from the Senate, we
will reach them by a. special bill, or
repeal rider viii be attached to some
other bill if that gives promise OF ac-
comprising the end quickest. AS yet
however, there is no definite plan, but
the sentiment against bounties is so
strong that plar will readily be for
INFLATED as soon as an opportunity Of
fers. Nothing is likely to be done,
however, until the Senate passes on
the sugar schedule
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-29
DANCED THEG ERMAN.
a SWELL AFFAIR AT CHRIsTEN
SENS HALL LAST EVENING.
Twenty-Four Couples Went Through
the Intricate Figures-"A Wo-
mans Power. at the Theatre
The Conreid Company.

There was a glitter of light and a
rustic OF silks last evening at the Ger
man given at Christensen's hall last
evening under the leadership of Mr..
George Downey. The list was limited
to twenty-four couples. The hall was
tastefully decorated with bunting and
japanese and other bric-a-brac A
bank of ferns and palms was placed in
such a manner as to partially screen
the musicians, and there We're flowers
IN profusion. The platform was fur
nished with settees and easy chairs in
a comfortable manner and the chap
erones were placed there-where they
could do no harm.
A profusely decorated stand, on
which the favors, of fourteen various
styles were displayed, occupied the
space at the head of the hall. Masks
Tolls, gloves, Chinese lanterns, para
soils and other decorative paraphernalia
were strewn about the hall. A delight
full lunch was served on tables placed
temporarily on the dancing floor. The
music was excellent; the costumes
pretty, the figures ingenious and in
teresting, all of which combined to
make the affair one of the most sue
cessful of any similar event of the
season. A description of the costumes,
favors and figures is reserved for the
Sunday Herald