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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30

THE Chinese speak of the Yellow river
rs the Sorrow of China, and no won
der. 1t is estimated that its floods in
the present century have cost that
country 100000 of lives. During the
past 100 years the river has changed
its course % times, and now flows into
the sea through a mouth 300 miles
distant from that of n century ago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30

THERE is nothing in the history of the
nations of the earth TO compare with
the development of the United States
during the last 100 years. At the pres
cut time the aggregate wealth of this
country surpasses that of any country
OH the globe. According to the census
CT 1890 the entire wealth of the United
States was computed at SOC. 1886. COO 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
To Celebrate washington's Birthday

Chicago, Jan. 27.-In order to bring
about more general observance of
Washington's birthday the Union
League club announces that, in cooper
alton with the express companies, it
will furnish the words and music of
america" Hail Columbia" RED
White and Blue" and Star Spangied
Banner" free to any organized celebra-
ton of the day anywhere in the United
States. A free distribution of the songs
for celebrations in Chicago has been
conducted for number of years by the
club, and it is proposed to make this
general.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
THE SUFFRAGISTS.
Woman's Convention at Washington Re-
elects Old Officers.

Washington, Jan. 2s.-The woman
suffragists reelected the following of
ficers for the ensuing year: Honorary
president, Elizabeth Cady Stanton. New
York city; president, Susan i. An
tbony, Rochester, n. "; vice president
ut large, Rev. Anna III. Shaw, rhiladel-
phia; corresponding secretary, Rachel
Foster Avery, Philadelphia; recording
secretary, Alice Stone Blackwell, Dos
ton, Mass; treasurer, Harriet Taylor
Upton, Warren, o.; chairman commit
tee on organization, Carrie Chapman
Gait, New York city. As under the con
stitution auditors of the national asso
citation must be changed every year
Miss Loury Clay, of Kentucky, and Miss
Sarah Cooper, of San Francisco, were
elected to those positions.
Mondays sessions were devoted to
reports of various committees and me.
m )rial addresses. During the after
noon the members, upon the invitation
of Mrs. John II. Mclean, attended a re
ception, where they were presented tC
Mrs. Julia Dent Grant. At night the
new star to the woman suffrage flag
the state of Utah, was the most impor
tant feature, and cordial welcome was
extended the senators and representa-
tives in congress from that state.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
A Bad Failure.

New York, Jan. 2s.-Christian Adele
has been appointed receiver for the
Consolidated Wall Paper company, on
the application of III. G. Craig & Com
pany. creditors. The factory is at
Mamaroneck, y. y. The liabilities are
estimated at 100000. The available
assets ere only about $1,000 in book ac-
cunts
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30

AS A result of the conference be-
tween Canadian aud American en-
gineers it is found that the greatest
difference between the two lines run to
establish the Alaskan boundary is but
six feet seven inches. and no difficult.
is anticipated in adjusting the dispute.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
Deatb of Prince Uenrv.

London, Jan. 2S.-The Standard an
nounces that Prince Henry of Batteu
berg. who was taken Ill while accompa
lying the British expedition against
the Ashantees, died Of coast cever ON
his return voyage from Cape Coast Cas-
tie to Sierra Leone.
London, Jan. 25.-AmbassadorE ayard
sent Queen Victoria a message from
President Cleveland expressing sincere
coincidence with her majesty on the
death Of Prince Henry of Battenberg.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30

TAXING accurcte photographs of the
bones of the human body through The
flesh and even through wooden screens
isamong the maTvels of modern scieBt e.
Prof. Rocntgen. of WurzbUrg universe
", has succeeded in securing several
remarkabIc negatives. One instance
is that ot ? mans ankle. wherein n bull
let was ImbeddCd. The photograph
shows the outlet as i is lodged in the
ankle. thus revealing what heretofore
could only be learned by probing and
the use of the surgeons knife.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
kiIIed Her sweetheart.

Decatur, Neb., Jan. 27.-Williams, the
man accidentally shot by Rose Petite,
his sweetheart, died Sunday. a cor
oner's inquest Will probably be held.
Miss Petite takes his death very hard,
and since the fatal day has been con-
slant nurse and watcher by his bed
side. 1t is thought the terrible blow
viii turn her mind.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30

LIBRARY student in Paris now wear
"muzzles" when persuing The old books
in the national library because
there is fear they will bite the old vol
umes, but to prevent the Inhalation of
the book micr ltes into their lungs.
The germ theory is responsible for
rnany curious things, and this is ore OF
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
Gave Himself Up.

John Pawlik, who killed Henry
Rahdke in September, 1924. walked into
the sheriff's Office in Sturgeon Bay and
gave himself up Ee had returned from
Bohemia, and said he had travelled all
over Europe. He claimed the deed was
done in self-defense, but he feared a
trial at that time, not being familiar
with the Jaws. He Drained Rahdke
with a club.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30

THE Cora Belle Fellows fSscO is a
lesson to white girls that il is unwise
to marry Indians with the idea of re-
forming them. Cora married sam
Campbell, an uncouth red man. The
latter deserved his wife for 4 81 ;aw
md has just been sentenced to Jail lOr
fheff
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30

In Japan divorccsare easily obtained.
There is nc effort of either law or So
ciety to compel men and women 10
live together after they have ceased TO
care for each other. The res lit is that
= per cent. of the marriages end in di-
Vnrces
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30

THE present year of grace, 1896. en-
joys the distinction of BEING the last
leap year of the 10th century. The year
1900, which ends the ce'.tury, is not a
leap year, and consequently February
Will not have the Goth .ay until 1894.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
Heirs to an immense Fortune.

Medor Campbell, OF Saltwater. Minn,.
and Joseph Campbell, of Somerset,
were informed that they are the heirs
TO an estate in New York valued at sI2,-
100000, lefs by Thomas Bisaillon, who
came from France and fought in the
revolution. Disaillon's satchel was
laid away in garnet in St. Constant,
Que, where it was discovered. 1t con-
tanned papers end checks on the Bank
of England for 81, 100000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
Cleveland to Venezuela.

Caracas, Venezuela, Jan. 27.-Gcn.
George Ualar has arrived from the
United States and has delivered to Pres
ident Crcspo q message from President
Cleveland, asking the people of Vene-
zuela to refrain from violence during
the present crisis. A Paris cable re-
ports that the American commission has
invited England and Venezuela to par
ticipate in the boundary inquiry. In
an interview DIR. Rojas, the minister OF
foreign affairs, authorized the state
ment that Venezuela will gladly assist
the commission and will place at its
disposal the official records.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30

ANDREW CARNEGIE has announced
that he Will give $4,000 n year for the
embellishm 1T of the museums AMI the
art gallery ia Pittsburgh bearing his
Name. The only provisO that he at
taches to the gift is that two or more
pictures by American artists be pur-
chased each year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
Exnnerate Adams.

The investigating committee of the
board of visitors of the university al
Madison reported to the board of re-
gents generating President {. X.
Adams, his administration, and the
board of regents from charges brought
by Oscar Peterson, superintendent OF
schools of Winnebago county.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
HEART FAILURE.
1t Carries Away Our Ambassador to Ger.
many.

IL Carries Away Our Ambassador TO Ger
many.
Berlin, Jan. 27.-Hon. Theodore Run
yon, United States ambassador to Ger
many, expired suddenly and unexpect-
cdly at one o'clock this morning Of
heart failure. Mr.. Runyon had been in
somewhat feeble health for some tine
past, but no Immediately fatal results
were anticipated.
Hon Theodore Runyon was born at
Sommerville, n. j., October %, 1922. He
CIRCULATED from Yale college in 1912, and
I'm 1874 was admitted TO the bar. In 1858 he
was made city attorney and In 1856 city
counselor of Newark, N. j., position re-
tanned until 1864. when he became mayor
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
A Look Through South Missouri for
Cents

The Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis
R. r. Co has Just issued a magnificent book
OF sixty or more photo-engraved views of
varied scenery in South Missouri. From
these views an accurate knowledge can be
obtained as 10 the productions and general
topography OF that highly -favored section
that IS now attracting the attention of home
seekers and investors the country over.
The title of the book IS s'Suap Shots in
South Missouri" IL viii be mailed upon
receipt of postage, four cents. Address j.
+. LOCKWOOD, Kansas City, Mo.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
Famous Cuban Killed.

Havana, Jan. THE famous in.
surgent lea Ter, Carlos Castillo. accord
ing TO adyioes received here from the
province of Santa Clara, ha been killed
in an engagement with The Spanish
troops.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
Much Money Missing.

Washington, Jan. 2s.--As the result
of an estigation into the accounts
of tine state department treasury cx-
perts have IL is said, found deficiency
of sol 900, and the sum may be in
creased by the investigation now being
made into what is known as the trust
fund
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30

r. l.. Davis, 4 Chicago book agent,
was married 10 Miss Tillie Glasson at
Green Bay. The bride was one of the
dining room girls at the Hotel Streubel,
where the groom stopped. Neither one
saw the other until they met at the
hotel. 1t was case of love at first
sight.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
Resigned Uer Pasforate.

Omaha, Seb., Jan. 23.-Iev. Augusta
Chaplin, ID. d., pastor of the First Uni
versalist church of this city, and the
only woman doctor of divinity in the
world, has resigned her pastorate and
will spend the next year in Europe in
study and travel.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
y,,, pn,,d : nonument 70 SHERIDAN.

Columbus, o., Jan. 24.-Secretary OF
State Taylor Thursday incorporated
an association whose purpose Is to re
ceive suos ,riptions and erect monu
ment to the late Gen. Philip II. Sheri.
dan. at his old home at Somerset, O.
The incorporators are all residents OF
Somerset
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
Dropped Dead.

Lexington, KY. Jan. 27.-lhon.as
Foreman. aged IS, late candida for
mayor ON the republican ticket here,
dropped dead at the breakfast table
from heart disease lie leaves a widow
and three children. His estate is valued
q 100000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30

NIKoLA TESLA, "a New York electri-
clan, mas invented an apparatus with
which he says it IS possible to cure any
organic disease, Including cOnsuE.p-
tion. Here ,ftcr, nobody need die, cx-
cept as the result CT old age Or acct
dent, for the invention OF Mr.. Tesla
will be within the reach OF everybody.
inasmuch as the inventor will. he SAYS,
present tn, world with the fruit of his
labors. The cures VIII l. effected by
means of thorough shaking up of
she human system. Mr.. Tesla calls the
treatment system of mechanical vi
brations, and his apparatus he ,ails an
OSciIlator.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30

Tue amount of energy developed by
the lightning stroke has been iRvcs;i-
gated in Germany. 1t WAS observed
that a lightning discharge struck a
wooden post of a house ut Klinsthai
end fused two nails each about three
eighths of an inch in thickness. Th"n
experiments showed that the same
work required 4 current If 200 dmPercs
end 10000 volts to DO it IN a second af
time. this representing about 1000
horsepower. II the duration of the
lightning stroke be taken rs onc-tcnth
Of a second its energy must be csti-
mated to be 7O.0OO-horse power.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
Pioneer Lawyer Passes Away.

Charleston, Ill.,, Jan. 2s.-Eli Wiley
one of the Oldest and best-llnown law
yers of this part of the state, died Mon
day. Mr.. Wiley was one of the pio
neers of Coles coun--, coming from
Kentucky in 1924. He was % years ole
and has practiced law SO years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30

TuE rich gold discoveries of Forty
Mile creek in Alaska belong to the
United States, and not 10 Great Erite IN.
The I4lst meridian Of longitude has
been actually determined by al en-
ploye of the British government and
properly marked a. certain PLACES.
Gen. DuHield. the chief OF the coast
survey, SAYS it shows that but Is miles
of the creek as the bird flies and %
miles as the water flows is in British
territory, and that in this portion no
gold has been discovered. The remain
ing portion Of the creek and that IN
which gold has been discovered IS in
Alaska. .ad belongs tc he United States,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30

Omaha, Neb. Jan. 2s.-The Omaha q
st. Louis road was sold at foreclosure
Monday morning to Cornelius II. Gold,
of New York, representing the bond
holders for S1,56O,0O0. The only other
bidder was w. c. Winston, for the
xkr.1,ocb
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
Murderer gets Light Sentence.

Omaha, Neb., ian. 23.--Jamss Ish, tie
wealthy young man who last June
murdered W. IL. Chapel. the paramount
of Ish's wife, plead guilty to man
slaughter Monday evening and Was
Wednesday morning sentenced TO IS
months in prison
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30

London, Jan 23.-The marquis
Lansdowne. secretary of state, in .
speech at Salisbury, county o. Wits,
said that both the horse md feid artii
lery would be raised as rapidly as posei.
ble TO its fun strength, besides the army
reserve force.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30

Garnett, of the United States geological
survey, il appears that the negro pOpu-
latin of the United States has succeeded
better in agriculture than in any ether
calling. He finds that Of 4.I65.I59 farms
in this country 54a.642 are occupied by
negroes, ana OF this latter number 10, :
73S are owned by the occupants. The
male negroes engaged in agriculture
number 500. 5S4, of whom 5IO.6I9 are
ir.dependent farmers MIR. Garnett ex-
uresses the belief that there is little
prospect of the race ever becoming an
important factor in manufacture,
transportation or commerce.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
Return to Work.

Glasgow, Jan. 2s--The employees OF
the Clyde ship builders who have been
locked out for several months owing
to an agreement between their en-
ployers and the Belfast ship builders.
whose employees we're on strike, re-
suned work Monday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
.

DURING the year 1875 g railroads
were sold in foreclosure. aggregating
1920 miles of lines and representing
a total bonded debt and stock of S775,-
10000, and receivers were appointed
for 81 roads
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
Mrs. belmont snubbed.

New York, Jan. 2i-New York So
ciety has snubbed Mrs. Oliver III. r.
Belmont, formerly Mrs. w. X. Wander
bilt. A musicale in aid of hospital
has been declared off, the patronesses
refusing to serve when they learned it
was to be held at her house.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30

TRULY, we DO not half appreciate
the good things la this lie. Whoa n
man Is in the midst of sound and
dreamiess sleep he has no idea of what
\ good tire he IS having.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
Lasker the Chess Champion.

St. Petersburg, Jan. 2s.-The inter
national chess tournament ended Mon
day, the last three games resulting in
draws. Lasker won first prize, Steinitz
the second. Pillsbury the third and
/ frSchiuorin fourth
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
Wellington Is a senator.

Annapolis. Md. Jan. 23.-Congress-
man George l.. Wellington was form
ally elected United States senator
Wednesday, receiving CO of the 81 re-
publican votes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30

GOOD football team, rowing crew
and a college yell seem to DE the lead
ing things, says the Chicago Inter
OCEAN, OF 90 many modern universe
ties
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30

love makes the world go round" The
world seems to go round. but love makes
your head swim; that's the explanation
BostC Transcript.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
LAYS 1T TO THE SENATE.
Dun Says 1t Injuries Business by Doing
Nothing.
New York, jan. 25.-R. G. Dun & Co.,
in their weekly review of trade, say:

nothing.
New York, Jan. 25.-R G. Dun & Co.,
in their weekly review of trade, say:
THE week has been marked by an Inn
provement apparent rather than real
Prices or some products Rave risen, but
only because supplies are believed 10 be
smaller than was expected. Prices of pig
iron and billets have risen, but ecause
coke and ore have been made dearer AMI
not because of any better demand for fin
ished products. Money has been easy.
but only because more has been borrowed
nom Europe at time when the actual
balance of trade takes money hence to Flu
rope. The senate still Injuries business by
doing nothing, and the treasury cannot
expect to gain In gold as yet but loses less
than was expected. IL is generally as
sumed that the new loan Will be placed
without difficulty. Business at the mills
does not revive. Payments through clear
Ing houses for the week ale 65 per cent.
larger than last year but 20 per cent
less than in 1898, being less satisfactory
than for long time.
"A deluge of foreign reports favorable
to wheat speculation found ready answer
in an advance of over five cents here In
spite OF western receipts, 80 per cent
larger than last year. Atlantic exports
for the week were also much larger than
last year. for the first time In several
months, but for the clop year 10 dste, ali
smaller than last year. The market has
the idea that 1oreign demands hereafter
must be much greater because Of deficient
supplies elsewhere, but no one expects
thar the Increase win he at all commensu
rate with the enormous Increase of western
receipts. Corn advanced because wheat
advanced. receipts and exports continuing
as before.
Failures for IS days of January have
shown liabilities amounting to S12 5sS,Gi7
against $500, 209 IN II days II last year and
sl3,65S.990 in is days OF 1891 The failures
for the week have beer 1873 In the United
States. against 1863 last year. and 81 IN Can
ada. against 50 last yes r."
Bradstreet's says:
IAN analysis of special kilograms TO
Dradstreet's from the more important busi-
ness centers throughout the country shows
considerable regularity in trade, the most
faS orable feature being tie tendency of
staple prices to advance.
AT such centerS as Chicago and S.
Louis reports are made that interior mer-
chants have been disappointed In the sea-
sons business. and are buying somewhat
more sparingly than expected, although
many jobbers at those cities report that
travellers for clothing. dry goods. shoe and
hardware houses are taking far orders
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30

JUsT one-half the members of the
present congress are college graduates.
Time will tell whether they are better
public servants than the other half.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30

CoULD anything be neater than tho old
darky's reply to a beautiful Young lady
whom he offered to lift over the gutter. and
who insisted that she was too heavyl s.Lor',
mis- sus.n said he, Use used 10 lifting bar
rec of sugal. - EXCHANGE
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
UoteI Rurnesl.

Gloucester, Mass, Jan. 27.-The Bass
Rock house, On the south side of East
Gloucester, was destroyed by fire early
Sunday morning. Loss, about $4,000;
insurance $40 600
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30

THE CnIcAGo-sAnd do You find tine water
here so very badl" The Elsewhere-ssO,
no. With salad dressing it is not at ali
bad n-Detroit Tribune
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30

IT is a sad fact that the new woman is
not taking a hilarious interest in leap
yenr
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
Slain on His wedding Day.

In a quarrel at Lacrosse, George
Stone, q hack driver, shot and killed
George Allendorf. The quarrel be-
gan in saloon and was fatally contin-
ued after the parties went into the
street. The victim was a widower
about As years old, and leaves three
children. He'was 10 have been married
again in few hours to a young lady
of La Crosse. The culprit went TO
the police station and gave himself up.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-30

IT is the topper that would like to put
gurgle round the world. Texas Siftings.