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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-08-04
Fatal sunday school Picnic.

Knoxville, Tenn, Aug. IA horri-
BILE fatality occurred at Lake Ottozee,
a summer resort five miles from this
city, this afternoon. A Sunday school
picnic was in progress, and the recent
II erected "chutes" were doing a good
business. AS one of the boats came
down the chute, having aboard thirteen
small children, row boat crossed its
path as it struck the water, and four
occupants of the row boat were killed
or injured The dead are James Perry,
aged II; Walter Wright aged 21; Miss
Carrie Phibbs, aged IT; Miss Mary
Foster of Alabama, injured, and will
die.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-08-04
QUEEN To RETIRE.
RumOrs that Great Britains Ruler
VIII Abdicate


London, Aug. 2. - The rumor that
Queen Victoria intends to retire in
favor of the prince Of Wales is again
current to-day, and it is added that
court circles are greatly troubled re-
garding the condition of the queens
health. Such reports have frequently
appeared of recent years, only to be
Semiofficially contradicted later. But
it now seems that there may be some
foundation for the statements made.
1t is added that her majesty has de-
cided to spend her time in future at
Balmoral or at Osborne, and that she
will give the prince and princess of.
Wales the use of Buckingham palace
and Windsor castle There is no doubt
that the queen seems to feel greatly
the weight of her years and bereav-
ments, and her majesty is quoted as
having repeatedly remarked during
her last stay i'll this city, at Bucking
ham palace, upon the occasion of the
recent marriage of Princess Maud of
Wales to Prince Charles of Denmark:
''This is my last visit to London"
Color is given to the rumors in circula
ton by the deep emotion displayed by
the queen as she bowed in reply to the
enthusiastic cheers of the multitudes
which lined the route from Bucking
ham palace to the railroad station,
where she took the train for Windsor
after the marriage ceremonies.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-08-04
AN AUTHORS SUICIDE.
Strange Case of a Brilliant Irish
Novelist.

Novelist.
New York, July 31-A man named
Zubof. arrested for debt while prepar-
ing to sail for Europe. committed sui
eide. He was a graduate of Trinity
college, Dublin, and an accomplished
linguist He came to the United
States about eight years ago and en-
gagged in literary work He wrote two
books: Mrs Henry st. john and
"After the Manner of Man." both of
which attracted much attention. Lat
terly he had been employed on
Boston newspaper. At one time he
was engaged i'll newspaper work in
Philadelphia. An acquaintance who
went to the police station in response
to note written by Zubof, but did
not arrive until the latter was dead,
said that Zubof was engaged to mar
ry the daughter of a New York banker;
that he was badly in debt, and that
this morning Zubof had borrowed 5000
from him on a draft for $3.50 on Geo.
G. Harris, Philadelphia, but had said
nothing of his intention of going
abroad.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-08-04
Encampment Rates.

Inquiries are frequently received at Grand
Army headquarters in st. Paul about rail-
road rates for the encampment from points
in the Northwest This information can be
obtained from local agents In most cases
the rate will be one fare for the round trip.
The time limit on tickets, when sold, will
be fifteen days, but the time may be ex-
tended to Sept. 80 by depositing tickets
with the joint agent in st. Paul before
Sept 10.
These half-fare tickets from Northwest
ern points will be sold for trains arriving
in st. Paul Monday, Aug. 81, and Tuesday,
Sept. 1.
This is the general plan for encampment
business that Northwestern roads expect to
observe.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-08-04
APPROXIMATION.
The President Again Warns the Fill
ibusterS.

The President Again Warns the Fill
ibusters.
Washington, Aug. 1.-The president
has issued a proclan alton, bearing the
date of July q, again commanding all
citizens to observe neutrality towards
Cuba. The proclamation refers to the
original proclamation of June II, 1898,
demanding an observance of the neu-
trality laws in respect Of the Cuban in
surrection, and gives notice that all
violations will be vigorously prose
cuted. The president cites the decision
of the supreme court in the Wiborg
case, constituting the statutes relative
to military expeditions, conspiracies,
and the extension Of aid by furnishing
transportation, in order that citizens
may not be misled as to the meaning
of the neutrality laws.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-08-04
SPOT BY A WOMAN.
Tragedy Enacted on the Streets of
Chicago.

Tragedy Enacted on the Streets of
Chicago.
Chicago, Aug. 2..William Hawkins
of Burlington, Iowa, was shot four
times to-day in front of McCoy's hotel
by J. G. English and his sister, Nellie
English. Each fired two shots. One
bullet penetrated the mouth and ear
ried away a portion of the jaw, an
other entered the knee and two lodged
in the body. English was walking with
his sister when they met Hawkins at
Clark and Van Buren, streets, and Eng
fish, instantly drawing a revolver.
opened fire. AS Hawkins dropped TO
the sidewalk Nellie fired two bullets
into his PROSTATE body. Hawkins was
charged by English with deceiving
Nellie, who lives at Galesburg, III.
Hawkins is bartender. Physicians
said he could live but few hours.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-08-04
LAST DAYS OF PoMPEH.
1t Will Be Produced at st. Paul.
Minn During the Encampment.

One of the features of the q. A. II. en-
campment will be the grand pyrotechnic
display known az the Last Days of Pom
pei,'' which was produced at the worlds
fair and has never been seen elsewhere in
it's perfection except at Manhattan Beach,
n. Y The management of this spectacle
has been induced to produce it here during
encampment week 1t is said that it re-
quires twenty cars to transport the scenery
and apparatus used in giving the display.
The story of the Last Days of Pompeii,"
as graphically described in the last chap
tiers of Lord Lytton's celebrated book, is
wonderfully and wildly brought out in this
realistic work. 1t is a matter of congratu-
lation that visitors to st. Paul that week
may be permitted to see it.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-08-04
KICKED TO DEATH.
A Saloon BrawI Near Rhine1ander
Is Fatal

Rhinelander, Wis, July BIN a sa-
loon brawl at Woodruff, small sta
ton on the Northwestern road twenty
four miles above this city, Charles
King, mill workman, was jumped
upon and killed in Joe Fredtent's sa
loon. 1t is alleged that King became
troublesome and was put out of the
place. Upon his return he attacked
the bartender, Joe GotheaI, and
fight resulted. A coroner's jury was
impaneled and rendered a verdict that
death was caused by rupture of the
stomach, inflicted as stated above.
Gotheal gave himself up to the au-
thorities and is now in jail here.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-08-04

The Home Life Insurance company OF
New York issues the most attractive poll
cies of any old line company. The cash
value and loaning privileges each year are
plainly guaranteed in the policy. An ener-
getic live man, we'll acquainted. is desired
as local agent Special territory and
liberal contract will be given. References
required Address or call on Fred e.
Loomis, general manager, 5000 Pioneer
Press building. st. Paul.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-08-04
How to GROW 4Oc wheat.

Salzer's Fall Seed Catalogue tells
you. It's worth thousands to the wide
awake farmer. Send 4-cent stamp for
catalogue and free samples of grains
and grasses for fall sowing. John A.
Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse. Wis.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-08-04

Indianapolis. Aug. lit is pcw be-
lieved that about thirty states Will
be represented ut Tie meeting of the
provisional national committee Of gold
Democrats here next week.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-08-04
Bryan,s Notification.

Lincoln, Neb., July 31.-Upon receipt
of intelligence from New York to-day
that the hall at Madison Square Gar
den could be secured for THAI late Mr.
Bryan announced that ila will receive
the notification committee of the Dem
ocratic national ccT yention there Aug.
l..
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-08-04

Hayward, Wis, Aug. 1.-The North
Wisconsin Lumber company will close
its mill for the season Sept. /, throw
ing over 200 men out of employment.
Full yards and dulllress of the lumber
market are given as the reasons.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-08-04
Resulted in Death.

New York. Aug. .. Michael Len
inaieT. the advertising agent who was
shot by his brother-in-law. Charles a.
Johnson, while trying 10 break j, the
door Of his wife's room on Tucsda.r
morning, died to-day.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-08-04

FITS stopped free and permanently cured nc
fits after first days OF DIR. Kline Great Nerve
Restorer. Free So trial bottle and treatise
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-08-04

My doctor said 1 would die, but Plso
Cure for Consumption cured me-Anos
Kelner. Cherry Valley, Ills, Nov. %, 90.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-08-04

ANY ONE who has been benefited by the
use of DR.. Williams Pink Pills, will re-
ceive information of much value and in
terest by writing to Pink Pills, Z. o. Box
1892 Philadelphia, Pa.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-08-04

1t is said that bees can fly 20 per cent
faster than pigeons.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-08-04

In a pack of cards there are 635 ,550,-
GOO different whist hands.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-08-04

There are now in Paris over 1000 Amer"
lean female art students.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-08-04

London firms are said to spend over SlO,-
O00,0 900 week in advertising.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-08-04

The speaker and forty members constl"
tute a house of commons.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-08-04

If the Baby IS Cutting Teeth
Ie sure and that old and well-tred remedy, MRS
V1NsIow,s SooTHINe SYRUP for Children Teething.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-08-04
Agents Wanted.

There are five male convicts to one fe-
male convict in English prisons.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-02
THE NEW CITY COURT OFFICERS.
They VIII Assume Active Charge OF
Their Omces To-day.

The new officers of the city court were
sworn in and began their duties yeterday
morning.
The city court convened at 10 O'Clock for
this special purpose. there being no other
business in hand. The court was called
TO order by Sheriff W. F. Blois. and the
minutes were read by Clerk ". p. Bailey.
the retiring officers.
The new clerk. Mr.. J. S. Collins. and the
new sheriff, Mr.. Thomas J. Sheftall, sta
ted they were ready TO be sworn in and
these fOrmalities were proceeded with.
Both OF them presented certificates from
tn clerk OF council TO the effect that they
had been sworn in before the mayor and
had filed their bonds in the amounts
specified. Judge MacDOnell then passed
an order in each case, that for the sheriff
as follows:
Thomas J. SheftaIl, Esq, having ap-
peared and presented the above certin-
cate of his election as sheriff OF the city
court Of Savannah and OF his having given
bond and taken the oath required by or
dinance IL is considered and ordered that
the above certificate be recorded upon
the minutes. Of this court and filed with
Deputy Sheriff John II. winlnk and
Bailim Val DOhn We're also sworn in, but
George H. Stockett, the other bailin
designated by Sheriff sheftaIl as one Of
his appOintees. was not sworn IN, on &C
count OF the fact that Balim Hendricks
resigned the day before and had been APP
pointed special bailim by the judge, which
appointment holds good until jan ~.
when Judge T. NJ. Norwood goes on, the
bench. StOckett will probably be appoint
ed at that time. unless Judge Norwood de-
cides TO appoint some one else.
Following this Clerk Collins and his
deputy, Mr.. r.. l.. Colding. were sworn
in i'm the same manner and before the
court adjourned the retiring oihcialsl
Messrs. Blois and Bailey. thanked Judge
MacDonell for his uniform kindness and
courtesy toward them throughout their
term of Office. Their relations with the
court had always been pleasant, they said,
and they desired to express some appre-
citation OF the consideration that had been
shown them. Both of these officials, and
also the deputy clerk, Mr. w. g. Woodtin,
have made many friends since they have
been in office They have not definitely
decided what lines they will pursue. The
new officials had many happy new year
wished them yesterday, and with both
offices in good condition as they were left
by the retiring officials. they Will actively
assume their duties to-day under favorable
auspices.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-02
LOCAL Personal.

The patent office has allowed the claims
of Mr.. Harry Gallager of this city, in
Ventor of a car coupler of high merit. Mr..
Gallager sent his papers to Washington on
Nov. 30, and thirty days later word came
that his claims had been Endorsed. This
is unusually rapid work. Mr.. Gallager
has invented several other appliances
for use on railroads, which have been
we'll received.
The ladies of the Evangelical Lutheran
church gave their pastor, Rev. DR.. Schaef-
fer a pleasant New Years surprise yes
terday afternoon. While DR.. and Mrs.
Scaeffer were at the church the ladies took
possession of the parsonage and filled the
pantry with everything that suggests a
full laden table. When DIR. and Mrs.
Schaeffer reached home they were pleas
antly received and DR. Schaeffer was pre-
scented a substantial purse.
The friends of Mr.. carlton C. Champion
OF this city were surprised yesterday on
reading in the Charleston News and Cour-
Ter an announcement of his marriage
on Monday, Dec. 80, to Miss Frances S.
Hayward daughter of Mr.. and Mrs A.
H. Hayward of Charleston, S. c. The
wedding took place at Balfour Hall, Hen
derson county, n. c. The bride is we'll
known young lady of Charleston, who
has many friends in Savannah Mr.
Champion is member of the law firm of
Champion & Germany. None of Mr.
Champions friends in the city knew any,
thing of his marriage until they read the
announcement of it in the Charleston
papers. Mr.. and Mrs. Champion are ex-
pected to return to Savannah soon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-02
WANT THEIR CONFIRMATION.
Application of the Trustees and At
torneys in the II. II. a w. c. Case.

Application of the Trustees and At
torneys in the II. II. a w. c. Case.
The trustees and attorneys representing
the interests connected with the Port
Royal and Western Carolina railroad have
made application for compensation, and a
hearing on the subject was had before J..
e. Hagood, special master, and also clerk
of the United States court in South Caro-
lima, in Augusta on Tuesday.
Now that the Port Royal and Western
Carolina is sold out and the A. and X.
bonds paid In full, the hearing was hal
for the purpose of determining what the
compensation OF the trustees and their
counsel shall be.
The trustees are Messrs. Alfred Baker
and c. II. Phinlzy: the counsel are
Messrs. w. X. Miller and Leonard Phiu-
Ivy of Augusta and Mr.. Walter c. Charl-
ton of Savannah.
The road sold for 100000. and of this
81, 100000 has already been paid to the re-
ceiver. The trustees and counsel, there
fore, considering the large interests in
volved, ask for $4,000, or $4,000 each.
Messrs. Lawton q Cunningham of Sa-
vannah represent the purchasers of the
road, and Mr.. j. r. Lamar of Augusta and
Messrs. Dial and Featherston of Laurens
represent counties along the line Of the
road.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-02
IN RECITATION AND cHARAcrER.
Miss seIis's Evening of Acting and
EIocutfon.

One Of the most delightful entertain
ments OF the season was given at Masonic
Temple last night by the pupils Of Miss
Lille selig. teacher Of elocutiOn- Each
Of the participants showed up 10 the best
advantage on account Of the facts that
Miss Selig gives attention only to indiyid-
ual instruction. in order TO bring out the
special traits and characteristics Of each
pupil
The hall was crowded with friends Of
the pupils and Of Miss Selig, and the en-
tertainment was an interesting one from
beginning to end. The first selection was
a character delineatiOn by Miss Stella Co
hen, entitled Mrs . BritzenhOeffer's
Troubles" Miss Cohens rendition was
admirable and she was called on for an en-
core. giving The Spelling Lesson" in an
equally admirable manner.
The next selection was monolOgue
when Jack Comes Late by Miss Lola
Moynelo, who has developed remarka-
bic talent for recitation and character
representations. Miss .MoynelOs rendi-
tons are characteristic as well as true,
and the conclusion Of one Of her selec-
lions Is always a signal for an encore. For
this she recited Last Night" with the
same admirable effect. Later in the eve
ming she recited, The Blind Flower Girl
OF Pompeh." the beautiful and pathetic
story taken from Bulwer's Last Days Of
PompeiL' Miss MoynelO touched the
hearts of her audience and she was most
warmly received.
The third selection was THE Country
Reading Lesson" with Miss Sadie Stern
berg as teacher, and Misses Ruthie Ehr-
Itch, Carol Oppenheimer. Georgia Per-
linski, Armand Berg, Hazel Haas, Gar
rard Newman, Rita Gutman, and Ada
Solomon as pupils. The number was very
amusing and admirably rendered. The
next was a recitation, old Ace by Miss
Birdie Muhlberg, an admirably adapted
selection and one which was so much APP
preciated by the audience that she was
called for an encore, to which she re-
sponded most gracefully with the recita-
ton, You Put no Flowers on my Papa $
Grave" The sketch "SackclOth and
Ashes" was one of the hits of the even
brightest and most popular little recita-
tionists in Savannah, Misses Edith Rob-
inson and Rita Roth, who We're assisted
by Mr. n. Coleman, taking the part Of
Jack StuyVesant. Their performance was
an excellent one and they won many
plaudits from their audience.
The entertainment concluded with lit
Minutes in Fairyland, with the following
cast of characters: Prince of Fairies,
Stella Cohen; Carobel. his favorite, Ar
mand Berg; Buttercup, Hyacinth, Forget
Me-Not, Daisy, Fairies, Georgia Perlinski
Birdie Muhlberg, Ruthie Enrich, Ada
Solomon: Earth Spirit, Sadie Sternberg:
Air Spirit, Hazel Haas; Water Spirit Rita
Gutman; Mayanni, a Mortal, Carol OPP
penheimer.
Many beautiful spectacular scenes were
presented the costumes were excellent
and an added effect was given by the large
number of lighted candles arranged on
the stage The singing was under the d.
rection of Miss De Castro, and the ac-
companyist was Mrs Il. Amram.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-02
HARMONIC CLUES OFFICERS.
Emile Newman. esq, Unanimously
Reelected President.

Emile Newman, esq, Unanimously
Reelected President.
The annual meeting of the Harmonic
Club was held at the club quarters last
night. The meeting was an interesting
one, on account of some opposition that
was presented to some of the officers, but
it was all settled pleasantly and the
final result was unanimous.
This will be the tenth year that Mr..
Emile Newman has held the office of pres
ident, and he was chosen last night with
out opposition by d unanimous vote. The
following officers were reelected:
President-Emile Newman.
Vice President-Adolph NJ. Letter.
Treasurer-S. Binswanger.
Secretary-S. HeXter.
The board of managers is composed of
the three first named officers and six
other members of the club. Those re-
elected were Messrs. NJ. S. Gucknheimer.
Aaron Ferst, A. S. Eichberg and A. u.
Well. The newly elected members of the
board are Messrs. Max Solomon and Os-
car Kulman
The club made a splendid financial show
ing as IL has assets in property and cash
of more than $4,000, while its liabilities
consisting of the balance due on its bond
ed Indebtedness amount to only S., 800 The
question of improvements was discussed
at some length.
1t has about been decided to increas
the bonded Indebtedness by about $4,000 or
$4,000 for the purpose of making certain
improvements. such as putting in a bowl
ing alley and refurnishing the entire cluh
President Newman will probably appoint
a committee in few days for the purpose
of having a full consideration of this mat
ter, and there is little doubt that some
action of a definite nature will be taken
within short time
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-02
A WATCH FOR THEIR CHIEF.
Police Make Chief McDermOtt "A
Handsome New Years Present.

Police Make Chief McDermOtt "A
Handsome New Years Present.
Chief of Police McDermott was present.
ed a gold watch, chain and watch charm
yesterday morning, as New Years gift
from the privates of the force.
The presentation took place in the chiefs
office, and was made by Mayor Myers at
the request of the committee having the
matter in hand. Mayor Myers congratu-
lated Chief McDermott upon the evidence
of the appreciation of the men under him
of his success in raising the discipline
of the force and of their confidence in his
ability to command and direct. Chief Nc
Dermott replied, expressing his graft
tude at such a token of affection and es-
TEEN from his men, and his appreciation
of the words of praise by the mayor.
The gift is a very handsome one. The
heavy gold case is chased and engraved
being set with a diamond in the front
In the back is the inscription, Presented
by Privates of the Savannah Police Force
to Their Chief, F. McDermott. New Year
1886 The charm is set with three dla-
monds and engraved with the chiefs mi
tials in monogram.
The presentation was witnessed by a
number of members of the police force,
taking place at a time when there were
a number preparing to go on duty.