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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15
The News Of the Week.
By TELEGRAPH AND MAIL.
FROM WASHINGTON.

1t is shown by a statement issued by
the agricultural department that the
total commerce of the United States, in
Guiding imports and exports, for the
ten years ended June 80 LAST was sI6.-
OIL POS .3ss. OF yearly average of more
than 81 .6OO. o0O.O 900.
At the leading clearing houses in the
United States the exchanges during the
week ended on the 9Th aggregated
s1,O5s. 1T2. 453, against Sso4,27l, 419 the
previous week. The decrease compared
with the corresponding week in 1895
is SO.
In the United States there were 200
business failures in the seven days
ended on the 9th. against BIS the week
previous and PCS in the corresponding
period of 1895.
In session in Washington The National
Association of Life Underwriters elect
ed as president E. w. Christie, of Cleve-
land, o.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

Cultivating literature on a little Oat-
meal may be well enough. but when ii
comes to perpetuating the fame Of au-
thors by statues there are certain in-
conveniences attending too thin diet.
One of the objections made TO having a
statue OF Stevenson erected to him in
Edinburgh is that Stevenson was too
thin 10 appear well in a statue. Thin
authors will please take notice and at
orle lay in a supply of certain foods
warranted to produce a pleasing ro-
4uudftv Of form
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15
A PRElATE'S DEATH.
Ar ehbishop of Canterbury Stricken with
ApopIexy at Church.

Apoplexy at Church.
Londan, Oct. l2.-The archbishop of
Canterbury. primate of all England and
metropolitan, Rt. Hon. and Most Rev.
Edward White Benson. ID. d., aud privy
councillor, died suddenly Sunday while
attending divine services in the church
at Hawarden. The archbishop was the
guest of Mr. Gladstone through whom
he was appointed to the archbishopric
of Canterbury and, in company with
the Gladstone family, went to the
Hawarden church Sunday morning.
After the services had commenced a
connection was noticed in the Gladstone
p,w and Immediately thereafter church
att endants were seen removing the
archbishop, who. ii was supposed, was
suffering from fit. lie was taken ia
the rectory, and medical assistance was
hastily summoned. The doctors
worked over him in vain, and at 1i:45
o'clock, he died. The physicians state
that death was caused by apoplexy.
Archbishop Benson was 67 years of age.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

F. G. Jackson. who discovered Nan
sen. is talking of finding the north pole
all by himself. Mr.. jackson is on the
spot, SO to speak. having located sub
urban residence on the north shore of
Franz Josef Land, where there are no
mosquitoes in winter. Some sweet
day. by and by, he proposes to run up to
the pole and carve his initials on il, IL
Herr Andre doesn't fy over it first.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

Ashtabula, o., Oct. i0.-The steamer
Sanilac, which was reported lost on
Lake Erie, came into port Thursday
morning and was wiud-bound here all
day. She was caught in the storm off
Erie Wednesday night and was COM
PEELED to drop her consort, the schooner
Oneonta. She was badly shaken up and
her furniture damaged. but the loss will
not be heavy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

George Croker, an habitual drunk
ard of San Francisco. braced up and
kept sober five years 20 earn a legacy
of $4,000. There Is a good deal of
talk about "this terrible thirst" but it
is safe TO say that almost any drunkard
could conquer 1t easily for 100000 at
the end of five years. There is too much
sentiment about the man who makes
q wreck Of himself to crafty an appe-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

Three miles from a raFSh N Wyoming
Is q burning coal mine. the presence of
which may easily be noted for a dis
lance of more than 20 miles around
Some men visited the great field and say
II has the appearance of having been
on FIRE for centuries, and Indian ira
ditions are 10 this effect. These all tell
Of underground fires that have been
burning there since the FIRST Sioux came
10 the country The coal vein lies Is
feet below the surface. and, as the ire
has con ed the fuel. the earth has
crumble1 /, I'D fallen until q hollow area
acres in extent has been formed. The
fire does not blaze. but smolders.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15
STRIKE is OFF.
Eject Compro mise with
IL ...iH

Telegraphers Eject a Compromise with
the Canadian Pacific.
Montreal, Can, Oct. 8. = The tele-
graphers' strike on the Canadian Pacific
railway was declared off Wednesday
morning. 1t is understood that all Of
those operators who have not per-
formed criminal acts will be reinstateo.
The other terms agreed upon are in the
nature of a compromise. The trouble
was settled by a committee of the
Brotherhoods of The Engineers. Fire
men, Conductors and Switchmen, act
ing as a conciliatory medium between
the Canadian Pacific railroad and tbs
strikers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

The theatrical world has become
somewhat agitated by the summary
action OF the owner of an opera house
in Butte, Mont. This impetuous person
did not also own the ground, and be
cause the owner Of the latter refused
20 either buy or sell. the opera house
is now a picturesque mass of ruins. The
owner of the building had the structure
torn down. The western country has
been so victimized by cyclones and
other disturbances of the elements that
81 is to be hoped owners of buildings
generally will not join in this exhibit
tion Of accessory destructiveness. All
through revenge
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

When a set Of teeth exploded aud set
fire TO itself in a New York dentists
shop the other day there was light shed
on a number of possibilities. Ii is not
surprising that a man in the operating
chair rushed into the street. With such
teeth in general use a new significance
would be attached TO ;he phrase firing
of ones mouth" Lurid oratory could
easily be the rule. and the ''fre-eater"
could carry his fuel with him. The man
who "explodes with laughter" would
need TO carry several extra sets. AMI
fire insurance would be expected to
cover the roofs of mouths as we'll as
roofs OF houses.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

Men are now living who heard the
eminent scientist Prof. Silliman declare
in a lecture at Yale college. after a care
full mathematical calculation, that no
boat could contain a sufficient amount
of coal TO propel il across the Atlantic
ocean 1t is not likely that he ever
dreamed that ships would he construct
ed which could contain and consume
nearly 1000 tons on a single voyage.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15
Retrenchment at superior.

The common council of Superior has
ordered reductions in several depart
ments to conform to an empty treasury
The police department was ordered re-
duced to IS men and wages were cut 80
per cent. The fire department was cut
from $1,000 to $1,000, either by reducing
wages or discharging fremen. The
board OF public works was ordered to
lay Off the entire street fierce and half
the electric lights were ordered out.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

Horr'cide was the subject Of discus
sion at the National Prison association
recently in Milwaukee, and it was there
decided that murder was on the de
crease. This is in direct contradiction
10 the popular belief, but it is the view
OF men who are admirably equipped to
uef af the fncts
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

The idea that the women of the far
east are virtually slaves and education
is denied them. has long prevailed, but
20 judge from some recent experiences
desirable reforms have been effected
even in the ancient, oriental countries.
a Hindu woman, Miss Larabji. who not
long ago received a degree from Ok
ford. is practicing law in her native
land, and has just successfully defended
a native. charged with serious crime.
The new woman lives in the east as well
rs in the newer civilization.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15
Make Nuisancos OF Thrmsolvo.

There are some persons who are
never satisfied unless making 4 noise.
For them The bicycle is too silent a
stccd. and they have been endeayorinc
10 find some method of matchmaking
while riding. The latest for the noise,
loving rider is the big gong attached to
the rear wheel, which clangs like a
street car gong and makes timid per-
sons fear that they are about to be run
down by a trolley car. This is only one
form of nuisance. The other is rub
Der band attachment to the frame of
the wheel. The rubber bands are used
for the reason that when the wind is
blowing and the rider is pelaling in
its direction the bands set up hum
ming sound that is really hideous. Sew
eral runaways have been caused by the
buZzing of the rubber.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

a careful inquiry into the average
height of men of different rations has
ELECTED the following facts: The Eng
lish professional classes. who head the
list as the tallest Of adult males. attain
the high average of feet 9H inches.
Next on the list come the males of all
classes OF the United States. and n
minute fraction behind come the Eng
lish Of all classes. Taken right through
the English and American races are APP
proXimatsly OF the same height. Most
EuEa2eaa RstiaRs average faT lhs adult
ma,s fsss slk iaehss. hnI ihs AUS
tEsAas. epaE;aFas, aaa Portuguese tast
lsl START q Iels siaEdsFe
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

Lawrence university at Appleton will
have bloomer brigade. 1t has been an
nounced at the college that every girl
attending the school will be obliged to
wear a bloomer or DIVIDED skirt cos
also to classes, with the addition of a
bicycle skirt for the latter if so desired.
This latter is already in vogue among
the girls in the school who ride wheels
and is rapidly becoming popular.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

An attempt was made TO wreck a
north-bound passenger train on the
Northwestern road at Lodi. The space
between the guardrail at switch and
the main track was filed with stone,
with the purpose of derailing the train.
but the plot was discovered before the
train arrived. The miscreants escaped.
The night previous an attempt was
made to wreck train few miles north
OF that point
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

There is a building in Poughkeepsie
that is probably the oldest one on the
Hudson river. Itisat the corner of Wash
ington and Delaware streets. and was
erected, according TO the tradition. in
I713. 1t is being repaired to prevent
falling into decay. The plaster on the
walls is six inches thick and the laths
are hand cut. about two inches in thick
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

A fire at Evansville destroyed IT
frame buildings in the heart of the bust
ness district. The loss is estimated at
from $4,000 to $4,000. with small in
surance. The fire started in barn and
is believed TO have been incendiary. A
northwest wind was blowing and a
stone wall saved the town from conf
plete destruction. Madison and James
Vile fire departments responded to a call
for HELM
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

Inventor Pennington has rugged up
an aerial battery that carries ton of
dynamite to drop on hostile city. The
idea of war becomes more and more
revolving as one thinks OF trying TO
dodge a ton of dynamite filled with the
chemical idea of letting go its hold on
rtnhiIftr-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15
Killed by Poisoned Biscuits

Lima, o., Oct. 1.-THE family OF
Granville Harbert was taken violently
sick Friday evening after partaking of
hot biscuit. and Harbert and his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Albert King. have since died
and several others are in a precarious
condition. Flour with which rat poi
son had been mixed was made up into
hiscnifs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15
Army exchanges Approved.

San Francisco. Oct. l0.-News was
received here Thursday that the war
department has approved Maj. OAR
ling's exchange from Col. Graham's
regiment. the Fifth artillery. TO the
Third artillery. which replaces the
Fifth at the Presidio. This transfer
was effected Ivy the courtesy of Maj.
Ramsey, of the Third artillery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

The Hessian fly was brought to this
country il straw or hay imported by
the Hessian troops during the revoiu-
tionary war. IL first made its appear
ance in IT76 on Staten Island. whence
IL spread to Long Island, over New Eng
land, then came west.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15
Tainted Fish.

great quantity of tainted smoked
whitefish appears to have been placed
upon the market in Wisconsin. In Mil
waukee 60 students of Concordia cob
lege, besides the director Of the institu-
ton, were made i'll. Oshkosh also re-
ports some 60 cases. At Brotherton, 90
people were made desperately sick and
Merrill reports 20 cases of the same sort
of poisoning and two deaths. In every
case the nature of the illness is the same.
the symptoms resembling those of
cholera
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15
KnIad hx the Cars.

Dassel, Mimi, Oct. IL. - While the
train bearing Candidate Bryan and
party passed through here Saturday
Edward Gibney was instantly killed.
Either careless or not hearing the warn
ing shouts of the crowd. he stepped di-
rectly in front of the train. His body
was thrown 600 feet. He was so years
of a0e and an old settler.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15
Left Many Descendants.

Francis PellaDt, a resident of Fond
du Lac county for 25 years, but late of
Marinette, died at the age of So years.
He probably left more progeny than
any other man in the state. he was
grandfather to lis and parent of IS.
Ten children now are living and one of
his daughters is the mother of 20 chill
dren.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

An upholstered Pullman Tourist Car ~
run every Wednesday by the Northern Pa
cific. This car leaves St Paul As p. m,
Minneapolis 30 p. m, reaching San Fran
cisco the following Monday morning. Double
berth only sc 90. For tickets ana reserva-
ions write to any ticHet agent, Y. Z. k'y
Co. or TO Chas S. Fee, Gen. Pass. Agent,
St Paul, Mimi.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15
shot by Mol.

TayIor's Ferry, Ala, Oct. l2.-James
Anderson aud Henry Cyat. both eolored,
were sAoi to death by mob near here.
gasy we're accused Of having murdered
ed Febbed Esaeapk yalls, . fssMs,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

Williamsport, Pa, Oct. l2.-At Dents
Run, Elk county, Friday. an excursion
train on the Allegheny Valley railroad.
returning from Canton. u, struck a
hand-car on which a half dozen track
men were riding to work. Joseph
Kitchuski was dead when picked up
and two other members of the truck
crew were fatally hurt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

They are now manufacturing beau
hful and seryiceable silk from wood
pulp. Il Is reported It can be made for
20 cents per yard. II this is true. good
by silk worm.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

Perhaps that Pittsburgh Judge is
right in deciding that "a wife has no ex-
elusive right to the affections of her hus-
band, but we believe she at least should
have the refusal of them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15
A .EnnnY Man, Dead.

Norristown, Pa, Oct. ~. = Burgess
John IL. Williams. aged 6i years. died
suddenly Saturday morning of heart
trouble. Mr.. Williams was known as
the funny man of the Norristown Her.
aid and had national reputation, be-
ing a contributor of Punch, Judge and
other papers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

Talk may be cheap, but you can
never make that Pennsylvania man be
lieve it who asked girl to marry him
one night three years ago and has just
had to pay Si4, 900 for doing il.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Tour Life
Away.

If you want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever, be made well, strong, magnetic,
full of new life and vigor, take NoIo- Bac,
the wonder-worker that makes weak men
strong. Many gain ten pounds in ten DAY
Over 400 900 cured. Buy NO-To-Bao from
your own druggist, who viii guarantee a
cure. Booklet and sample mailed free: Ad.
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago o. New FORK.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

A marked feature of the railway bust
ness Of the United States during the
past year has been q large increase in
the freight traffic and corresponding
decrease In passenger traffic.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

The queen of Italy has perhaps the
most amusing fad of any person OF
royal blood on earth. She is making a
collection of old boots and shoes once
worn by people of distinction.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

A profound medical authority says
that horn playing is dangerous. injur-
ing the heart and circulation. It is to
be hoped that this may become general
" known
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

Five new asteroids were discovered on
photographs of the heavens one evening
recently by DR.. Max Wolf. of Heidelberg.
This brings the number Of minor plan
cts I'D to 423.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15
Indians Kin Gamblers

Perry. o. T.. Oct Give gamblers.
Jones and Evans. bancoed q gang OF
osags IadIsHs here and TIE Indians ran
the ssnhlssa out 81 tpwH enc peal
them q death
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15
PuT FISH IN HIS MILK.
Cruel Treatment of Honest PADDY
OtHara LIZ Tun Gii- .Inkcrs


O'Hara ty Two City Jokers.
Paddy" o'Hara, butcher and milk.
man of La Conner, with his fountains
of mirth and beaming face, is in ths
city again taking in the sights, says
the Seattle Times. Paddy" is a char.
acter, an original fellow. and is known
to everyone in Skagit county. also 10
most all of the old-timers of Seattle.
He likes to tell stories, but here is one
that another fellow told on him:
The duties of milkman in La Conner
are in large measure regarded as
those of a public servant. and if the
milkman is ever suspected of watering
his milk public scandal is the result.
O'Hara was continually annoyed by
some of his customers in their banter.
ing way accusing him of selling wa.
tered milk. One of them declared he
would prove the milk was watered, and
a wager was quickly closed with two of
the most noted "joshers" in the COM
munity.
The next morning Paddy" was more
careful than ever. and gave his custom.
ers almost pure cream. His content
was short-lived. however, for in the
presence of his best lady customer. as
he poured out the rich fluid, what
should glide out of the can into the
measure hut three small Puget sound
silverside salmon. 0'Hara was greatly
excited and his customer equally
alarmed. He declared loud and long
that he had been '.jobbed." and, to sub
stantiate the assertion. he even said
that If he did water his milk a little he
was not guilty of putting in the fish. a,
that would only too plainly display
criminal carelessness.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15
Elected Bis,,op.

Buffalo, n. Y. Oct. s.-BishoP Walk
er, of North Dakota. was elected Epis-
copal bishop of western New York by
the council on the sixth ballot at
Wednesday evenings session.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15
To T,k. Charge of Newark IN. J.l schools.

Newark, y. j., Oct. 12.-Prof. Charles
3. Gilbert, at present superintendent
of public schools of ST. Paul, Mimi. was
Friday night chosen TO take charge of
the public schools of Newark in the ca
pacity of SUPERINTENDENT.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15
WISCONSIN STATE NEWl.
Shot Two Men from AmbusI,.

Seven men who on June 4, during the
strike of the employees of the Milwaukee
Electric Railway and Light company.
shot from ambush two nonunion men,
Motorman John Z. Breen and Con-
ductor Adolph Schwarz. were arrested
in Milwaukee. Six OF the men have
confessed being implicated in the shoot
ing, while one denies all knowledge of
II. The men under arrest are Henry
kuester, W. j. Nelson, Richard Wach-
smith, Louis Noll, Jacob Noll, c. F.
Fleischmann and Leander Marble.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15
GIadnesS Comes

XATith a better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills. which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort IN
the knowledge, that so many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt
ly removes That is why II IS the only
remedy with millions of families. andis
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that II is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
ORGANS % which IL acts IL IS therefore
ali important, in order TO get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase. that vol. have the genuine arti-
Gle. which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and SOLD by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment OF good health,
and the system is regular, iaxatlves or
other remedies are then not needed. IL
afflicted with any actual disease, one
NAV be commended to the most sklllful
physicians. but If in need Of a laxative.
one should have the best. and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

Hr who would be q great soul in tie
future must be a great soul now.-R. w.
Emerson
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

1T is quite the thing lately for IN old girl
n marry young fellow, and bring him up
the way she wants him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15
Tnurist Grin California.

De pussons what sets on dc ags OBJ Dor
rered trouble viii 1t las succeed in hatcain'
de generwine chickens.-Texas Sitter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

Jrsr try f0s box Of Cascarets, the finest
liver and bowel regIlatOr ever made.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-10-15

Jon maintained that he was tried in
every possible way. But then JOB lived
and died before the fountain pen was in
vented. Texas Sitter.