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sandy Hook an island.

New York. Nov. 9.-The great 0cto-
Der storm tore through the Sandy Hook
peninsula about a quarter of a mile
north of Highland Beach. 1t made a
large inlet from the sea to the Shrews-
bury river and in its course demolished
the railway trestlework erected on
deep-driven piling by the United States
government to transport it's big guns
and gun carriages and machinery from
all points TO the government proving
grounds. No efforts have been made to
close this break in the peninsula.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
Flowers on Their Graves.

Chicago, Nov. 9.--ChicagO radicals
commemorated the execution of the
men who were convicted of respons
bility for the Haymarket riot by goiI
to Waldheim cemetery Sunday morniT &
and strewing flowers on the graves OI
the five men hose last resting place
is marked b. the monument erected
by the ~ ..eer Relief and Aid society.
The gathering was not a large one, and
there were no exercises at the burying
ground.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
Hobart NAV Have DecIdInr Vote.

New York. Nov. 9.-The announce
ment from Milwaukee by friends OF
Senator John L. Mitchell, of Wisconsin
that he will support gold measures in
the senate, makes a tie Of the gold and
silver forces in that body and puts upon
Vice President Hobart the responsible
ity Of casting the deciding vote. This.
of course, took the assumption that no
ether changes are made.
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HE PEOPLES PARTY.
Chairman of the National Committee Is
Issues a Statement to Public.

Chairman of the National Committee Is
Issues a Statement to Public.
Washington, Nov. Ex-senator Marion
Butler, chairman of the national COM
mittee of the peoples party, Satur-
day issued a statement to the people of
the United States. In opening he says:
I'm the remarkable campaign just closed
the peoples party was the only party that
supported solidly and unitedly the great
and vital issues represented In the candi-
dacy of Mr.. Bryan. This was natural.
for the peoples party came into existence
to bring to the front and to press 10 victory
the principles % Lincoln and jefferson, al
ready long discarded by the two old par
ties"
In referring to the cooperation with
the democrats in the present campaign.
he says:
1.-THE peoples party. with high patriot
ism and an unselfish devotion TO principle.
greater than ever before exhibited by any
other party. stepped outside of its organi
cation 4 throw it's 100000 votes solidly
for Mr.. Bryan. Had not more than this
number of those who called themselves
democrats In 1892 given their support TO
Mr.. Mckinley. the cause of the people
aud American principles would have tri-
umphed this year.
Reference to Mr.. Bryan is made as
follows:
THE remarkable and brilliant campaign
of William J. Bryan would have aligned
.hese forces and marched them to tri-
urnphant victory II any candidate or leader
in America could have done SO under the
democratic banner.
The closing portion of the address is
as follows:
1.-THE position of the peoples party in this
great contest has convinced every patriotic
American that the party can be trusted
to stand for the principles of good gov
eminent and the Interests of the people
under any and all circumstances. There
fore the peoples party will be the nucleus
around which the patriotic hosts must
and will gather to redeem a betrayed
republic and restore prosperity to an op-
pressed and outraged people,"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

That horse shOeing should be ranked
ms q profession and that the practition-
err should be required TO pass his exam
ination before state experts would have
seemed odd enough few years ago:
but IL is a good sign. 1t is one of many
that show an intention to keep men up
20 the best of their work. a clumsy
blacksmith can easily cripple a horse
and he should no more be allowed 10
ply trade that he has not learned than
nuy other kind of quack.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

This insures their election by a ma
1ority of Al in the electoral college. If every
other electoral vote goes gainst US.
Another most Significant feature OF this
victory is the fact that Nc kinley and no
art erection mas been secured NV a piu-
rality of over 100000 of the popular vote
the largest ever given.
Il am confident that we shall secure the
other Two electors in Wyoming and the 10
In Kentucky; North Carolina I'll votes) Is
In doubt.
THE importance to the country of this
result cannot be overestimated and is
matter of congratulation to all loyal and
patriotic citizens of the United States"
Following is a table giving as far as pos
sible the probable pluralities of the candi
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

The Cape Cod fishermen complain
that the maekerel of to-day are not to
be taken b. any of the methods that
proved so successful with their ances-
tors The first result of the con-
slant pursuit of which these fish were
the objects was almost to exterminate
them. Only the most knowing mack
ereI survive. say the fishermen. and their
progeny. though now very numerous
again. manifest an adroitneSs in escap-
inr from nets and hooks that is i'm
menseIy pleasing 10 people seeking con-
firmation for the theory o. natural Sc
lection. but most sxasperating 70 men
with q living 70 earn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

Southwestern papers are telling of
new kind of bedbug which is aivanc-
ing from Texas nor-hward. 1t is called
the conpnOse, is al inch long and blood
thirsty in proportion. Unlike our old
fri nd who has been so long with us, il
has wings and its bite is a serious ina T.
ter, several people in Oklahoma having
marrow, y escaped d .ath from il. Il does
1 II cnrrN q Ianfern.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
VIII Foot the RiIIs-

San Francisco, Nov. 9.-Charles ID.
Lane, the millionaire owner of the Utica
gold mine, will give William j. Bryan
financial support in his advocacy of
bimetallism. The Californian will see
to it that the Nebraskan's travelling ex-
penses and the living expenses of him
self and family are paid during his
forthcoming campaign of education.
Mr.. Lane made such a statement dur
ing the heat of the campaign and he
reiterated in Saturday afternoon in the
GOODNESS of political defeat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
lSiRnedD WILLIAM n 'KINLEY.'
HON. CHARLES EWING DEAD.

Prominent Gold Democrat Of Illinois
Passes Away at Decatur.
Chicago, Nov. 7.-Word was received
here Friday morning of the sudden
A. Ewing. late secretary of the state
central committee of the gold demo.
cratic party, and leading figure in the
councils of that organization. Mr..
Ewing died at six o'clock, but the cause
of death was not given in the dispatch
received here by his cousin, Judge Ew-
inc
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

Paris, Nov. 9.-The Matin announces
that Sidney O'Danna has arrived in
Paris and intends to bring an action
in the French courts against the Ger
man embassy. claiming 37,650,00O francs
damages. O'Danna has just finished n
term in prison in Berlin on a charge of
intriguing to bring about a war be-
tween France and Germany. He con-
tends that he was unjustly sentenced.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

The state of Vermont is doing excel
ent educational work with its library
aw. and that is a very moderate ex-
oense. The law provides for the gift of
BOOKS from the state 10 supplement
local contributions, and under its fos-
iering influence 50 towns have estab-
iShed libraries in the last two years.
The cost TO the state has been only So
100. which considering the results that
IRE likely to be accomplished by the es-
adjustment Of such libraries is an ex-
tremcly small sum. The Green Noun
tain state has set an example 10 many
Of her more pretentious and equally en-
terprisIng sisters.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

United States pensioners: Preserved
ireland. n. J. Yankee, Mexico Washing
ton and Alfred COnstantinople. Then
comes a few IN the hardware line such
as Minerva Hatchett, John Hammer
aud George AK.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

They now make an artificial ivory
for combs, billiard balls and so on.
The materials are borax and skinned
milk subjected to high pressure. The
natural ~ ) is becoming scarce and
high-pri~,4. The African beds of il
nave been well worked over since the
penetration of the interior of that con
slent and the elephants are not pro-
iucing great quantities of it at the
present time, since the elephants also
are becoming scarce. However. the in
yenuity of man can be relied upon TO
save the world from want.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
His Injuries caused Death

New Haven, Conn. Nov I0.-Henry
Sutton, of this city, one of the or
"a nizers and an officer of the Vessel
Owners and Captains association of
the United States. died here Sunday
from wounds received in runaway ac-
cident on Tuesday last. Mr.. Sutton was
So years cid and was largely interested
in the shipping interests.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

The publication Of love letters of
Victor Hugo, and other letters written
by the great novelist does not seem to
have added to his reputation. Hugo APP
pears a. the peevish, complaining man.
The letters were published without edit
ing Il is a question still whether it is
worth while to know all the truth OF q
yreat man. We think il IS just as well
to keep part concealed Those letters
which Victor Hugo marked please de-
stroy." seem to be included with the
rest OF the volumes OF his eorrespon-
deuce. But such conduct is called real
ism and truthful IN the modern world
OF letters and history.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

The cattle, sheep and swine in Den
mark have to undergo rigid veterin-
cry examination both before and after
they are slaughtered. Before meat can
BE removed from the slaughter house
it must be officially stamped as first or
eecond-class food"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
PETTIGREwS POLICY.
The South Dakota Senator Opens the
Campaign of 1900.


Campaign of 1900.
Sioux Falls, S. d., Nov. Ex-senator
Pettigrew opened the campaign of 1900
Monday night and addressed the argest
audience ever gathered in this city. II
was announced as the beginning of the
bimetallic fight of four years hence and
proved to be the sensation of the fall.
The senator said that he would render
Mckinley every aid possible for him to
demonstrate that the tariff was what
allied the country, but wanted to put
himself on record by saying that he
would resist every section of a tariff bill
that provided for tariff on any article
controlled by trust. This created a
sensation and the demonstration that
followed was tremendous.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

The most recent experiments tend to
show that the grating Of bones. skin.
and ether ts. IS from one animal
species TO anU 1-T cannot be success
Egliy prac iced. Between individuals
OF tie same 81 ecies. however. such
operations have proved successful, and
particularly in cases where :ha trans
ference has been made between 5if
ferenL parts of the same boLy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
police shoot RIoters.

Bombay, Nov. Io.-Serious rioting oc-
CURED Sunday at Sholapur. band OF
5000 mea looted 1900 bags of grain.
The efforts of the police were of no avail
and therefore they fred upon the mob,
killing four Inen and wounding six.
A further outbreak is feared, as Shola-
pnr is one of the worst famine tracts
of the presidency.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

In the Mexican state OF Guerrero
miueralogist. some three years ago, dis
rovered the ruins Of a city upon high
altitude. He kept the matter a secret
antil recently, having in the meantime
obtained c0nces siO1s from the Mexican
government for the removal of part of
the relics The city in question belongs
to the Aztec civilization aud that civili-
zatiOn will be profitably s. Idied in the
remains. The city was abandoned when
Cortes aud his armies invaded Mexico
for plumber. Vegetation has grown in
the st-cets during the centuries which
elapsed until the remains Of the houses
sre buried under debris.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

P-of Fable, OF Vienna, has come to
the conclusion that the earth will col
Tide with comet in 1899. lie has de-
termined the exact date, November 13.
This gives US at least three years more
Of this dear cid earth. And Prof. Fable
may be only another crank. There have
been others like him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

4 scientist says that our senses do
not fall asleep simultaneously. but be-
come insensible one after another.
Many dreams are explainable upon this
hypothesis. The eyelids take the lead.
and obscure sight; next follows the
sense of taste; then smelling, hearing,
and touch, the last named being the
highest sleeper. and most easily
aroused
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

The longest commercial distance at
which the lOng-distance telephone is
now operated is from Boston to ST.
Louis, a distance of 400 miles. This
line is more than twice as long as any
Europea1. telephone line.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

In the Agricultural line, Texas leads all
other states in the variety of its products.
Cotton, corn and the cereals grow and are
raised in every section of the state and in
the central and southern portions sugar
cane and sorghum are prOfitably cultivated.
On the Gulf Coast two and three crops CT
vegetables are raised each year. Berries are
shipped six weeks in advance of the home
crop in the north. Pears, peaches, plums,
oranges, figs, olives and nuts all grow album
dainty and can be marketed from two TO
three weeks in advance of the California
crops Large quantities of rice are now
grown.
If the land seeker, the home seeker and
the settler desires to secure a farm larger
than the one he occupies, on vastly more
reasonable terms; if he wants more land 10
cultivate, a greater variety of crops to
harvest, with proportionately increased re-
muneration, al less outlay for cost of pro-
duction: if he wants an earlier season with
correspondiugly higher prices; II he wants
milder winters all the year pasturage for
his stock. improved health, increased bodily
comforts and wealth and prosperity, he
should go TO Texas.
Send for pamphlet descriptive OF the re-
sources of this great e'ate (malied ireel.
Low rate Homeseekers excursions via the
Missouri, Kansas a. Texas Railway on Nov
ard and nth, Dec lst and 18th, 1896 II. a.
CHFRRIER, Northern Passenger Agent, SIC
Marquette Building, Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

The increase of newspapers and maya
zines in Japan is marvellous. One city,
Toxic. has % dailies and SO magazines.
There are to-day sO2 newspapers and
magazines. Thirty years ago there were
20. The newspapers Of japan have
weekly circulation of 27S, OOO, GOO copies.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

The bottom Of the Pacific between
Hawaii and California is said to be so
level that a railroad could be laid for
600 miles without grading anywhere.
This fact was discovered by the United
States surveying vessel engaged in
making Eoundings with the view of
having a cable.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

Philadelphia, Nov. 10.-As result OF
a quarrel, presumably because of jeai-
ousy on the part of the husband, Will
liam G. Goukler, who was also known
by his neighbors by the name of Mays
Monday morning murdered his wife by
cutting her throat and then ended his
own life in the same manner.
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nIr.. Ca.tIe 10 he ReIeased.

London, Nov. 10.-It is reported on
excellent authority that Mrs. Ella Cas-
tie, of San Francisco, sentenced few
days ago TO three months Imprisonment
for shoplifting. will be released to-day.
She is at present in the hospital OF Hol-
loway jail.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
Broke All Records.

Chicago, Nov. 9.-All railway records
between Chicago and the Mississippi
river were broken by the Rock Island
Railroad company, which rsn special
train from Rock Island to this city,
q distance Of 1s1 miles, in hours and 30
minutes
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
NEARLY WIPED OUT.
Severe Loss by Fire of West Virginia
Town.

Pittsburgh. Pa. Nov. i0.-The town
of Spencer, w. Va, was almost de-
stroyed by fire Sunday night. Thirty
nine stores and houses were burned.
The fire started in a room over Sim
mons & Co.'S general store and swept
along the main business street, leaving
destruction in its path. The people
were thrown into panic. The fire
started at l1;04 o'clock Sunday night
and burned until late Monday morning.
The total loss is estimated at 500. GOO.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

Jacksonville. Fla, Nov. 10. =. Near
Hague, in Columbia county, John Rob
erts killed his brother. Nathan Roberts.
While John Roberts was away from
home Nathan called and attempted TO
assault Mrs. Roberts. The husband re-
turned. surprised his brother and shot
him dead.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

New York. Nov. iO.-Edward Rec
ords. a stock broker Of Boston and
treasurer of the Massachusetts, Car
company. is under arrest in this city
for obtaining under false pretenses
property amounting 10 sss,ss3. He is
wanted in Boston.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS
tn Virginia and North Carolina.

In the months of November and Deem
Der Hon eseeker's excursion tickets will be
sold from all points west and northwest to
Virginia and North Carolina at one fare plus
s2.0O for the round trip. For excursion
rates aud dates address U. l.. TRUITT, n.
w. p. A, Big -Four, G.. q o. Route, 234 Clark
St, Chicago, i'll.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
A sudden Call.

New York, Nov. 7.-Mrs. Mary Louise
Vanderbilt, widow of w. ii. Wander
bilt and the mother of Cornelius and
William K. Vanderbilt, died at the
home of her ia ghter, Mrs. L. T. Shep-
ard, in Standardization. of
heart disease. aged Is years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
Chicarn Man snIcides.

Chicago. Nov. 10.-Hugo NJ. Fielder.
assistant boohkeeper in the city con-
troller's office, blew out his brains at
9:15 Monday morning. in the city hall
juilding. Financial troubles are as
81 ed for the suicide.
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parton for IiIiuoLaIanI.

Honolulu. Oct. 20 (per steamer Aus
tralia to San Francisco. Nov. 6).-The
Hawaiian government has granted a
full pardon and restoration of her civil
rights to ex-Queen Liliuokalani. based
upon the fact that during her parole
she has faithfully kept the terms OF her
Martial freedom.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
victory for an American Pugilist.

London. Nov. 1o.-1he fight between
Solly Smith, of Los Angeles, CAL. and
Willie Smith. the feather weight cham
pion of England for a purse of 6 500.
took place Monday night at the National
Sporting club. The American knocked
the Englishman out ia the eighth round.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

Columbus, o., Nv. 1O.-Morris Brown,
aged co, commi, ted suicide at the Star
house Monday night by taking NOR
phine. He was an ardent supporter of
Mr.. Bryan for the presidency, and regret
over his defeat is believed to have led
him TO DESTROY himself.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
The Report to washington.

Washington. Nov. 10. - Monday
afternoon Secretary Herbert ordered
a court of irqu'~--' to investigate the
sinking of the Te' as and fix the re-
81 onsibility for he accident. The court
will meet at the New York navy yard
Wednesday next.
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WILLIAM BRYAN"

Canton, O., Nov. Sat noon Friday Mai.
Mckinley sent this telegram:
Canton. o, Nov. 6. 1896 Hon W j.
Bryan. Lincoln. Neb: ! acknowledge the
receipt of your courteous message OF con-
graduation with thanks and beg you will
receive my best wishes for your health and
happiness.
(SignedD WILLIAM M'KINLEY."
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Great Majority for a Congressman.

Denver, Col, Nov. I0.-The official re-
turns show that the majority for John
r. Shafrotb in the First congressional
district OF Colorado is 54,373. This is
the greatest majority ever given a MEM
her OF congress in this country.
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Min Not Mako a FnrmaI cnntest.

Lexington. Ky, Nov. iO.--Col Breck-
inridge will not make formal contest
for the Ashland district seat in con-
yress, but he viii enter protest before
the state returning board against the
vote Of Owen county being counted. be-
cause OF violations of the election law.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

New England 1pples find ready sale
in the markets of Germany. Barrels
containing 21s bushels have been sold
there recently for as much as seven dol
lars per barrel.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

The United States post Offices sold
during the last fiscal year 4.Io5. $685.
postage stamps, envelopes and postal
cards. This was an increase of seven
PER cent. over the previous year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

Honey is scarce this year. Beekeep-
ers say it is owing to the incessant rains
of this summer that washed all the
nectar and honey-ma, 'ng qualities out
Of the flowers
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12
Fa,,ure ON stock Exchange.

New York. Nov. 1O.-1'he failure of
W. Z. Miller. of Miller & Vaughn. Prev
idence. X. l.. was announced on the
Etock exchange Monday morning. II
II Of no importance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

New York. Nov. I0.-It is said about
Wall street and in political circles tha-
William j. Brysa viii probably be sent
to the United States senate from Ne
braska.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

prominent citizen of Alameda, Cal.
is suing his wife for divorce on the
ground that she applies insulting
epithets to his hens, ducks and pigs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-11-12

The newest fad in autograph books is
one Of cooking recipes. Each formula
written in the book has the signature OF
the contributing friend under il.