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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07
HOLMES TO HANG.
The Arch-Fiend Found Guilty of
the Murder of PitzeL
Jury Requires But Moment to Decide
Upon His Fate-The Verdict a Sur
prise to Many-Brief Resume
of the Trial.

Philadelphia, Nov. 4. Henry III.
Holmes was convicted of murder in the
first degree at s.51 o'clock Saturday
night for killing Benjamin +. Pitzel.
He coughed slightly when he heard the
words. That was the only sign.
The jury retired to deliberate at $40
o'clock. According to one of their num-
Der, they had reached their verdict be-
fore the doors of their room closed upon
them. For hunger's sake they ate their
supper first. Then they took ballot,
and without hesitation every man of
the IL answered.: Guilty of murder in
the first degree"
At $40 o'clock there was a hustle of
moving people in the packed courtroom
and it became known that the jury was
coming in. A moment later Judge Ar
mold took his seat. District Attorney
Graham and his assistants entered and
he jury filed solemnly in and took their
seats in the box. Then, amid an OPP
pressive silence, Holmes was brought in
and placed in the dock. For moment
there was not sound. The silence was
literally painful and every heart in that
crowded room throbbed faster. The
man who was about to hear his doom
pronounced stood erect in the dock, the
same death like pallor on his face. He
stared at the jury blankly, his hands
clasped behind his back. Once or twice
he moistened his lips with his tongue.
There was no other sign of agitation.
Then, from deep-voiced court clerk
came the request to the jury for their
verdict. The condemning words came
promptly from the foreman: Guilty
of murder in the first degree"
Then the jury was polled, and as each
name was called Holmes wrote it on the
margin of newspaper in his hand, and
the fingers holding the pencil never
shook. The verdict Was formally re-
corded by the court, the motion for a
new trial was made, and Holmes was
taken to his cellroom and few mo-
ments later to prison. Then the jury
was thanked for its attention and la
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07
chased 2 200 Miles.

Memphis, Tenn, Nov. 5.-Sheriff NJ.
IL. Patterson, of Woodruff county, Ark,
passed through here with j. NJ. Leslie,
alias Ryan, alias Lewis. whom he ar
rested at Okolona. Miss. His chase of
the man extended over 1900 miles, but
the crimes warranted the persistent
pursuit. Leslie is wanted for two big
umous marriages in Texas and Arkan-
sas and known forgeries IN Omaha,
Neb., and other cities, with Inc OF the
latter crimes the length OF hicl is not
known
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07
pLANcHE LAMONT. pURRANT's vIcTnI.

BLANCHE LAMONT, DURRANT's VICTIM.
the sad picture of the weeping woman
upon the shoulder of her condemned
son. Then Judge Murphy announced
that next Friday he would pass sen
tence upon Durrant, and at the same
time he would fix the time for begin
ming the trial of Durrant for the muir
der of Minnie Williams.
The verdict of the jury meets with
general appreciation. The town is wild
over it, and il resembles the aftermath
to an election. Durrant himself takes
it coolly and says he las not yet lost
hope. His attorneys VIII take an APP
peal to the supreme court on bill of ex-
ceptions, the material for which &c
cumulated during the trial.
The material for the Minnie Williams
trial has all been gathered and the pros
ecution is prepared to go right ahead
with it, Ii is certain that Judge Muir
ply will set an early day for the hear
ing. The general impression is that
the result in that case will be the same
as the one Just concluded.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07

4 RIvER larger than any other stream
I'm the province of Quebec, a vast area al
timber lands and unknown country
suitable for agricultural purposes, is
what DIR. Robert Bell. assistant director
Of the geological survey, who has just
returned To Ottawa, Can, from a trip To
ST. James bay, reports having discoy-
cred. This new river, for which the In
dams have no name, is much larger
than the Ottawa, and DR.. Bell aiiirms it
10 be the sixth of the great rivers Of the
world. The river banks are heav-
lily wooded with pine, spruce,
tamarack, balsam- and white
birch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07

Oil City, Pa, n ~. 4.-The switchmen
of the Western New York q Pennsyl-
vania railroad Went out on a strike
owing to the fail IRE of the men to Sc
cure the restoration of cut of ten per
cent. made some Time ago. The road at
this place is practically blocked. IL
they cannot reaSh some satisfactory
agreement with tie officials of the road
it is understood that the men will go out
at Buffalo, Olean bnd Rochester and tie
up the whole system of 900 miles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07
streak OF 10. ana ore.

Colorado Springs, ']ol., Nov. Sin the
Airheart lease of the Anchoria-LelaDd
colnpany's claims a. Cripple Greek, a
six-inch streak of BONANZA ore has just
been encountered At depth of 232 feet.
Select samples fIom a half ton of the
ore assays S27.2e $50 to the ton. Syl-
vanite abounds. The strike is one of
the most marye Gus yet made in the gold
camp. Running along with this is an
other seven Inch streak that assays 81
ounces to the ton.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07
Thanks from Japan.

Washington, i ov. 2.-Accomranied
by Secretary on ey, Mr. Kuriuo, the
japanese ministdt and his secretary OF
legation called pom President Cleve-
land and presentd to him an autograph
letter from the Emperor of JaIan. OK
pressing his appreciation of the good
offices exercised by the United States
government to firing about rcstora-
ton of peace betf een Japan and China,
and for the protd etlon accorded 70 Jap
anese residents il China.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07
FLAMES nj a MARSH.
Famous Hunting 9 {Dunds Are Now Laid


wsste.
La Porte. Ind. xov. 4.-Fanued by
the high winds of 1le last few days the
marsh fires have gain broken out in
the Kankakee regbn, and vast waste
of ashes tells of tlA fury of the flames.
Already two men have been seriously,
if not fatally, burned. They are Henry
Jonas and David Stadon. Starting at
point in Lake cohnty in the lowiands
of the Kankakee. which is now but a
sluggish creek, the fire has swept with
cyclonic force over an immense area,
destroying everything in its path. HUI
man efforts have been powerless, and,
despite the ceaselSss vigilance of men.
women and childfen throughout the
day and the niglS, the flames have
leaped across creeks, spanned open
spaces where it was hoped to stop the
worl of devastation and swept onward
to fields which wete soon desolated.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07

JosEPH Il. CROWLEY, United States
treasury agent in charge of the seal is
lands. says the seals have approached
so closely 10 determination that they
can now be counted. Naturalists from
all parts of the world, anticipating the
herds extinction, are clamoring for
specimens. lie believes that this win
ter measures will be adopted by the
United States and Great Britain TO pro
vide adequate protection for the rem
mint Of the herd
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07
L,ncoIn's Monument a Ruin.

Springfield. H.. Oct. 3l.-The Lincoln
monument at Oak Ridge cemetery,
which has or the last 20 years been adj
mired by thousands upon thousands of
people from all over the world, will have
to be torn down. 1t is too far gone to
be repaired. and, besides, its construc-
ton is such that it will not admit of re-
pair. Instead of being a substantial
pile OF solid granite. as external appear
ances would indicate, il is rickety
structure of brick veneered over with
slabs of granite. This is the verdict of
the state trustees, who nave charge OF
the monument.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07
JACK DEMPSEY DEAD.
Consumption Ends the Career of a Famo
lsn4fIfaf

Consumption Ends the Career of a Famous
Pueilist-
Portland, Ore, Nov. 2.-Jack Demp-
sey, the ex-chaItpion middleweight
pugilist, died herd Friday of consump-
ton. Dempsey WIS one of the best
known and most Fidely liked fighters
in the world. lid held the champion
ship of his class Tor years, meeting all
Corners and fighting under all sorts of
handicaps.
DEMPSEY W. N4rn in County Kildare,
Ireland, Deco nbea 1862, and came to
America W. en- a 10Y He first achieved
fame as wrestle1 when 20 years of age,
and then entered 1.-THE fstic arena. His
record follows:
Defeated Jack B3ylan, Rob Turner, Bill
Dacey, George Fuiljames. Billy Frazier.
Jack Fogarty, Pete Mccoy, Johnny Rea-
gan and Gee .e La blanche.
Beaten by George La Blanche and Bob
Fltzsimmons.
Draws with JaclS Burke, Mike Donoran
and Tommy Ryan.J
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07

CHINA is alarmed about the new
woman" 1t is reported that the gov
ernOr of Kwang-Snau-Eu has issued an
edict prohibiting women's clubs ana
admOnishing the women who belong 10
them To return To their husbands with
in one month. 'Contumacious wives
will be taken back To their husbands
by the police" says the proclamation,
IN conclusion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07

San Francisco, Nov. 2.-Theodore
Durrant murdered Blanche Lamont.
That was the verdict of the jury in the
case Friday afternoon. The jury was
out IS minutes. The verdict was re-
ceived with shout of applause from
the auditors who packed the courtroom.
The closing scene of the great trial
was full of dramatic interest. pathos
and excitement. The charge of Judge
Murphy occupied a little over an hour
in the delivery.
As Foreman Dutton pronounced the
words of guilty of murder in the first
degree, the large audience. which had
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07

San Francisco, Nov. 4.-Honolulu adj
vices of October 20, per steamer Aus
tralia, say that Francis NJ. Hatch, min
lister of foreign affairs. has been APP
pointed Hawaiian minister TO Washing
ton, in place of w. II. Castle, who recent
~ accepted the Office temporarily. Mr..
Hatch will not leave fo- Washington I'M
til the latter part of November. His
special mission is to seek closer politi-
cal union between tie United States and
the republic of Hawaii.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07

The figures presented by an English
mathematician showing that the sun
will burn itself out and all living Great
ures pertaining TO the solar system per-
ish in IO,UOU.UUO years may be accepted
as approximately correct. No lease
should be granted for longer term
than 1895. ygg years, and all attempts
TO discover the north pole may as well
be abandoned at once. There isn't
time
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07
DEATH CALLS HIM.
Eugene Field, Poet and Humorist, Passes
Away-Sketch of His Lie.


Chicago, Nov. 5.-Eugene Field, poet
and humorist, died about o'clock Mon
day morning of heart disease at his resi-
dence in Buena Park. Although Mr..
Field has been i'll for the past three
days his sudden death was totally unex-
pected. Mr.. Fields death was first dis
covered by his son, who occupied the
room with him. The young nan heard
his father groan, and putting out his
hand discovered that he was dead. Mr..
Field retired Sunday night at the usual
hour and slept soundly until daybreak.
He had not complained and the brief
indisposition preceding his demise had
aroused so little alarm that until Sun
day he had intended to leave for Kansas
City, where he was TO have given read
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07

DURING the last forty years Senator
Sherman has only been private citizen
for one day. NhIie this is quite good
record for ofiicehOlding Senator Nor
rill, of Vermont, has better one. lie
entered the house in 1875 with Senator
Sherman and since that date has not
missed single hour Of officeholding.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07

The old guns of 10 and 20 inch caliber
at Fort Hamilton. y. v. are giving
place To weapons of smaller bore. But
the new cannon viii carry she'll ten
miles, or four times the range of the
old ones, and can also be fired with
much greater precision.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07

THE area affected by the recent
earthquake was one of wide extent. Ii
included Alabama and New Orleans on
the south. Kansas City and Topeka in
the southwest. western Iowa, southern
Wisconsin, southern Michigan and
West Virginia. Ii was felt with espe-
ciaI severity in Illinois Indiana and
Ohio, Weakening many thousands OF peo-
pie from their sleep, wrecking some
buildings, breaking glass and erockery,
and in o. places causing stoVepipes'
tinwar, and other articles to drop from
their fastenings. but not involving any
loss of human life so far as reported at
this writing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07

Is the controversy over the boundary
of Alaska there IS little difference ..
opinion as to the terms OF the treaty
This prOVid, vat the strip of lanu eN-
tending south ard from Mount ST. Eli
as some 3UO IN ; shall DC ten marine
leagues in width. The q Iadian dG-
JloritIes claim that this MEANS ten
leagues from the outer cost Ga he line
of islands extending aloBg he main
coast and not from ne coast line prop
er. The clam is too ridiculous 10 receive
seciuus consideration, and it viii not
The other questions pertaining 10 the
boundary turn Oh exact surveys Rad
calculations.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07

AbyssinIa, removes from the world 5
stage a picturesque figure, even though
his role was a minor one There will be
Il difference of opinion as 10 whether
this semi barbarian chieftain was a
hero or a monster. That he fought
heroically IN attempting 10 eXpel the
Italian invaders from his borders can
not be denied, but his inhumaUIty and
cruelty 70 captives made his name
infamous. Aleuelek devoted his life
10 blocking the path OF ciyIiiza-
ton in Africa, and his death is
il some ways matter of cougrat-
UlatioI
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07

GEN. GRANT. after his tour around
world, predicted that at no distant day
China and Japan would take 5.OOO.O00
bales of American cotton every year.
Southern planters believe the time IS
near al hand
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07

III was the ancient Egyptians who
Judged their kIHss after death If pom
examination they were considered to
have acquitted themselves creditably.
honorable funeral ceremonies were de-
creed 10 their bodies; if otherwise, they
were thrown on the highways To rot.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07
Held % Answer.

New ork, Nod 5.-Mrs. Sophie Caro-
line Smith, who 8as arrested a few days
ago for trying 10 obtain, by fraudu-
lently representing herself as Mrs. Col
lis p. Il huntington, valuable silk dress
from prominerf dry goods house. was
arranged in the Jefferson Market police
court Monday afternoon and was held
IN "a 900 hail
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07
seventy NosIems slain.

London, Nov 4.-The Standards Con-
stantihople dispatch says that in the re-
cent rioting at DiarheniT, the Armen-
ians were armed with Tevolvers and
poignards. They slew 20 Moslems in
the mosque and set fire to the city in
several places. The military restored
order at the cost of several lives.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07

The Chinese have singuiarly cOmpli-
Gated calendar. Their cycles have 60
ycars-each year, month and day hay-
ing its own name; and by combining
these the day, month and year are desig-
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massachusetts.

Boston, Nov. 5.-The question in Mas
sachusetts from the first was one OF
majority, since the Democratic leaders
admitted the reelection of Gov. Green
halge. How strong his Endorsement
would be was the point upon which the
two parties differed. Results show
that the claims of the Republicans
made prior to the election were well
grounded, since Gov. Greenhalge and
the entire Republican ticket is Endorsed
by plurality practically the same as
that Of 1894, some $1,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07
Grent DAYS Ride.

Minneapolis. Mimi, Nov. August
A. Hanson, of this city, in a 24-hour bi-
cycle ride Sunday made 375 miles, the
best previous record being 367 miles
held bv Hueblin. Other marks broken
were the American track record, 355
miles, and American boulevard record
$40 miles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07

Arkansas court has ruled that "a man
who calls upon a woman regularly, and
takes her TO entertainments occasional
~, is legally engaged to marry her.
1Oung men in that state cannot be too
careful about paying attentions to their
mothers
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07
Football Endangers Life.

Washington, Nov. 5.-Surgeon Cell
eral Tryon, in his annual report, cal !
attention to the number of casualties
at the Naval academy resulting from
the present method Of playing football,
and it is recommended that unless the
rules be materially modified, rival
games be prohibited.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07

The bottlers of the United States en-
plOy 20, 73s men, serve I,4s9,O3S custom
ers, use 2J,9IO horses, have invested SAL
575, 1863, use annually SI2,747,635 worth
of bottles, and the loss and brei-kage
amounts To- 8. 81. on4.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07
Hinsbaw Den,ed a New TriaI.

DanviiIe, Ind, Nov. 5.-Judge Had
ley overruled the motion for a new
trial in the Hinshaw murder case, and
sentenced the prisoner to the peniten-
tiary. His attorneys will appeal the
case to the supreme court. Hinshaw is
looking terribly broken in health, and
it is feared he will not live long.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07
Hair of a Town Burned.

Little Rock. Ark, Nov. 5.--Fire at
Bryant. is miles south of this city, de-
stroyed over half of the town. Among
the buildings burned were three stores,
a newspaper Office, hotel and several
residences. The loss is estimated at
$4,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07
Kmed nv ~ rnrared rather.

New orleans.I Nov. "a jackson
(Miss.) special lays that Hugh Cook,
a Young man II Brook Haven. Miss :,
was shot and killed. at Hazlehurst Sun
day night by Hal johnson, being caught
in a compromisI he position with john
sons pretty dat Fighter. Both families
are prominent, lnd there is great ex-
element over tA affair.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07
Favor Freetom Of Cuba.

Philadelphia, Nov. 5.-A meeting I'M
der the auspices of the Young Mems
Congress of Philadelphia was held at
the academy of music Monday night.
at which strong resolutions were adopt
ed urging upon Spain to give Cuba the
right 10 govern itself.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07
National Bank DirIdends.

Washington, Nov. 5.-The comptrol-
Ter of the currency has declared national
bank dividends as follows: First div
idend. ten per cent. Buffalo county ma
tional bank of Kearney, Neb.; second
dividend, ten per cent, First national
bank of San Bernardino. CAL; third div
idend, ten per cent, Baker City national
bank, of Baker City. Ore.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07
seeks Heavy Damages.

Galena, ILL.,, Nov. 4.-Charles Cahill.
of Freeport, has begun suit here against
the Illinois Central Railway company
for $4,000 damages for the loss OF his
left hand while in the company's serY-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07
Eu,.a nv Piece of Timber.

Dubuque, Ia. Nov. Sra Rose, sim
gle man living in East Dubuque, was
instantly killed by piece of timber
falling from building while he and
others were fooling with a hosting
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07

WOMEN have worn their hats punched
into so many extraordinary shapes that
il seems more or less remarkable that
they have never yet conceived the idea
OF wearing them inside out.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07

THE Brewers Journal states that
English syudicates have S9l, 100000 in
vested in American breweries, the divi-
dends on which last year, at nine per
cent. were Ss,l9O.OJO. and were paid IN
gold
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07

STATISTICS aver that since bicycling
has become a popular pastime, the rub
her trade, in consequence, has risen
probably s5,OOO.OOO within the last IS
months
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07
Sick soldiers from madagascar.

Algiers, Nov. 5.-The transport
steamer Cachar arrived here Monday
bringing large number of invaded
soldiers from Madagascar. Forty-fye
died on the voyage.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07

Washington. Nov. 4.-The treasury
circulation statement shows a net de-
crease of money in the treasury during
October of S12,973.3 $40, and an increase
of 1926, SO7 of all kinds of money in
circulation in the United States during
October, making the total circulation
foot up 81 SOS. SIS, 316. or S22.72 per cap
tia based on 20, 37s, 600 population.
SON of Wealthy Brewer Suicides.
Honesdale, Pa, Nov. 4.-J.ewis Hart
ung, aged 20 years, son of August Hart
ung, wealthy brewer of this city COM
mitted suicide Friday night by shooting
himself at his residence.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07

'THE coming woman has been here
all the while, and will doubtless stay.
The world without her would be one
great. blank page, and life not wo-'h
living for longer than a week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-11-07

THE cranberry crop has been reported
short, but here comes Cape Cod and re-
ports "a great crop of 125.0OO bushels"
IL is a big country TO give thanks for,
and the best on all this green earth.
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another Chanf in French Cabinet.

Paris. Nov. SIM. Guieysse has been
appointed minit tier of the colonies in
the new cabinet in consequence OF the
refusal of NJ. eyeilIe to accept that
portfolio.
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Turks Kmgd by Armenians.

Paris, Nov. 81 Dispatches received
here from Const antinople report that
the Armenians Hve pillaged the Turks
houses at ZeitouS and have killed Turk
/ ish women and cA,ildren there.
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SCrOfula from Infancy

Troubled my daughter. At times her
head would be covered With scabs and
running sores. We were afraid enc would