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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

John sherman. of Ohio. has now
served a longer time in the United
States senate than any other mau ever
served. lie has passed the record made
by Thomas II. Benton. of Missouri, the
'.3O-year senator" Mr. Benton was a
member Of the senate thirty years and
five months. or from October .. 1870,
60 March 3. 1851. John Sherman en-
tered the senate in March 3. IS6i. and has
been there ever since. except during the
four years. from 1877 to 1881. that he
was secretary Of the treasury under
President Hayes. Mr.. Sherman's ac-
tual service is thirty-one years, eight
months and twelve DAYS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

The Recommendation of the ALE
gheny pa county medical society 10
substitute gas in the place Of electricity
and the galloSs in public executions OF
criminals is one which deserves consid-
eraticn. AsphyNiation by this means IS
as deadly an agency as electricity or
strangulation. and rs the gas would be
introduced intoan alright cell while the
condemned prisOnerNas asleepit would
uuquestiOnably he more painless than
either. II would also do away with the
presence Of spectators. which IS not the
least of the arguments in its favor The
proposition OF ths physicians deserves
az least careful investigation
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

According to the latest estimates OF
population in several states, nine of
them, namely, New York. Pennsylvania,
Illinois, Ohio. Missouri, Texas. Indiana,
Michigan and Iowa, have an aggregate
population of 1929, 900, or more than
half the population of the entire union,
which is about 2.OOO. 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

Baby Helen Herschell Sherman en-
JOYS the distinction of being the only
white child born in the Arctic circle
She is the daughter of Capt Albert c
Sherman. master of the steam whaling
bark Beluga. which arrived IN san
Francisco recently. She first saw the
light in her fathers cabin in the lieluga
when the bark was frozen in the ice ~
winter quarters AZ Herscheil island.
Nav 5. 1895. Cant. sherman has jus.
completed his 18th year in the Arctic
whaling business and has Practically
decided 10 retire to his home in New
Bedford, Mass. 20 spend the rest of his
DAYS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

Lombroso. the Italian criminOlOgist,
In a new book, has Endorsed the meth
DDS in vogue in the Elmira u. " re-
formatOry for criminals lie pro
nounces il the most scientific method
vet applied to such classes. The main
feature of the Elmira method is the
ticket-of-leave process, by which pris-
oners are paroled. Before being paroled
the prisoners are carefully instructed
In trades. of the 500 parOled last year
all except one went forth with trade
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
decide ON Detroit.

New York. Dec. gas result of a
mai. vote of the members of the Amer
lean Bankers association. the tenth an
uual convention of the association Will
be held at Detroit. Niagara Falls ran
a close race with the successful city.
The convention will be held some time
- Augttsf
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
ciyen Termin Prison.

Columbus, o., Dec. l9.-Allen c. Ady
has been sentenced to serve is months
in the state prison for obtaining money
frsudulently. Notice of appeal was
made, but Judge Duncan refused to adj
NIT him to bail, so he was sent to Jail
Adv was a large real estate owner and
builds. but failed year ago for over
$500. 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

An Ohio man has been arrested for
trying to blow up his mother-in-law
with dynamite, and a Wisconsin man
has been divorced from his wife and
married 20 his mOther-in-law. Time
only will tell which method of revenge
is the most effective.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
Brother and sister Killed.

Joseph Kriosl and his sister Lena,
aged 81 and 10 years respectively, Were
struck by a Wisconsin Central passen-
ger train while attempting to cross the
track in a carriage ~ miles west of
New Richmond and were instantly
killed. The bodies were thrown dis
lance of 60 feet. The horse was unin-
iured
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

The failure of the National Bank of
Illinois was not great surprise TO
Comptroller Eckels, as the action of the
clearing house corr n4ittee was basel on
a statement from the comptrollcr's
office and submitted to the committee
with the acqmesence of the bank.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
pi,tsburgh.s Costly Fire.

Pittsburgh, Pa. Dec. 1s.-The Casino
skating rink and summer tLeatcr in
Schenley park was entirely destroyed
by fire early Thursday morning. The
loss will approximate 100000 on which
the insurance is $4,000. The fire was
caused by the explosion of an ammonia
cylinder in the ice skating plant.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
Murder suspected.

Toledo, o.. Dec. 22.-The body of an
unknown man vas found Monday after
noon on lumber pile in the north end
of town. There were two bullet holes
IN the head and the skull was crushed
as if by an AK. On the body we're two
Wabash railroad checks made out to
J. Il. Pentland. of Ashley, Mich. The
coroner believes the man was murdered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

Iron Mountain. Mich. Dec. Gin
tense excitement prevails at Norway.
nine miles from here Monday morn
ing 800 men employed at the Aragon
mine went out on strike because they
we're refused an increase in wages OF
ten per cent,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

When should a girl marry asks a cor
respondent. Every leyel-headed girl
can answer that question better than
any newspaper. She generally prefers
TO wait until the right man comes along.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
palmyrs vignaae. so-.tty.

The Palmyra Vigilance society, the
largest association OF the kind in soaSn-
ern Wisconsin. entirely composed of H.
frential citizens and weanhy jefferson.
Waukesha and Walworth county farm
ers. held its eighteenth annual meeting
in Palmyra and officers elected were:
President, NJ. w. Wilbur; vice president.
Archa Wilson; treasurer. II. j. Wash
burn; secretary, Mrs. Julian Peardon.
So great is its influence in suppressing
vice that in the IS years of its existence
not one of its 100 members have suf-
fered burglary or theft.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

Springfield. o., Dec. i9.-John Snyder,
who died recently, left 100000 to the
Mitchell Thomas city hospital and ST.
OOJ to the Ferncliff cemetery fund. Mr..
Snyder, jointly with his brother, David
J.. Snyder. gave the city tract OF land
valued at $780, 900 last summer for
Dul,lic mark
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
Must Drink Two Kegs of Beer.

The will of Go.tfried linden, of Wau-
watoSa, contains novel stipulation
He bequeaths $4,000 to lodge Ssz. ID.
o. H., with the condition that the lodge
erect building bearing his name and
that at every annual meeting the mem
hers shall read his will and drink two
Kegs of beer at one sitting. II they fan
TO finish the kegs at one sitting they
are to forfeit the property. He also
left an estate valued at $4,000 to his
widow.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
China FalIs Into Line.

Washington. Dec. d. Minister Dem
by, at Picking. cables the state depart
nlent China has accepted The amend
ments to the international regulations
for the prevention Of collisions at sea.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

The statistics show Uncle Sans corn
crop this year to be 2. PCS, 900, 900 bushels
That will fatten a good many pigs-and
several cattle-furnish corn pone to
hungry people, and make good, hot fires
as long as the coal trust fiourishes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

The fact that the British government
has ordered 10000 bicycles for mail car
riers is striking proof that the wheel is
making rapid Roadway in business as
well as pleasure.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
Train Held Tn.

San Antonio, Tex. Dec. 22.-West-
bound passenger tra a No. 20, on the
Southern Pacific railway. was held up
By three masked men and three money
packages stolen from the express car
at midnight Sunday night. near Com
stock. COS miles west of San Antonio.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
Ui,,..l ut,,aatf

ST. Louis. Dec. 2l.-James NJ. Glover,
a brother of ex-Congressman John NJ.
Glover, aged 80 years. committed sui
eide here by shooting. Dependency
over business reserses is thought to
have been the cause.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
street Car Rurned.

Brooklyn, n. u, Dec. 19.-An early
morning fire badly damaged the car
house of the Nassau Electric Railroad
company and partially burned is cleo
trio cars. The total loss is estimated at
az oon
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

The final report of the Wisconsin
Chickamsuga commission has been
made to the governor and shows an I'M
expended balance of S4,792.5i of the APP
preparation of $4,000 for monuments
marking the position of Wisconsin com
mands on the battle field Of Chieka-
manga. This unexpended balance the
commissioners recommend should be
expended for a monument 10 the Wis
eonsin commands which were engaged
ia the battles around Chattanooga, at
Lookout Mountain and Mission Ridge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

Paulsboro. y. j.. Dec. 22.-The big Du-
pont powder mill at Carvery's Point and
Gibbstown are working night and day
70 fill large orders for the government.
Five new buildings are being added to
,he Caryery's Poiu plant
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

The Congressional Record has re-
sumed business at the old stand. Many
a statesman has lived long enough 20
wish that the Record had never been
printed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
sCANT COURTESY.
Americans Accused of Being Rude to
Women in Sleeping Cars.

Americans Accused of Being Rude to
Women in Sleeping Cars.
81 am sorry 10 have to say it," re-
marked a sleeping car conductor.
reports the Washington Star. but
somehow, and have no explanation for
II, men travelling are not as courteous
ard accommodating 80 lady travellers
as they should be
1.-THE men who ask for all kinds of
accommodations, when they have their
wives, sisters or female relatives trav-
cling with them, and they never fail
then to claim everything in sight, arc
Ia many cases the men who decline
to give similar favors to other lady
passengers
''As a matter of fact, the upper
berths In a sleeping car are the best.
the best ventilated. and / think expert
ence has shown the safest In cases OF
wreck Still, the demand is nearly al
WAYS for the lower berths, because il
is easier 10 get into them. This is par
tic,llarly so with lady travellers.
"In my last half-dozen trips from and
back to the city have had more than
the usual percentage of lady passen-
gers, and have not succeeded in ono
casa in getting any of the men travel
ers to surrender a lower berth for an
upper berth. The men, being more ex-
perience1. secured the lower berths and
refused to give them up"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

Uncle Sans deadhead mail matter
the last fiscal year amounted to % ,34s.-
600 pounds. At least one-haIf Of it only
made good waste paper.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
Ro.well q Horr pead.

Plainfieid. n. -. Dec ls.-Ex-Con-
gresham RcsVeisS- Horr died Friday
night at eIoc.l. after an illness OF
two weef5, with bronchl is and Bright's
disease,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

An old farmer being asked by pro-
fessional what he regarded as the most
reliable weather report sehtentiousiy
answered Thunder" His head was
level.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

n Boston physician suggests gas
phyxia to describe fatal result of gas
Inhalation, because the victim is pOis-
00-5 as well rs asyhyx!ated.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
r.lI for Bauk Report,

Washington. Dec. ~. = The comp
troll,sr of the currency has issued call
on national banks showing their eondi-
ton at the close o. business December
~.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

Besides tie IL newspaper men in the
mkt congress there will be several men
whom the newspapers have made.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

my NDilidi 7AtaA is
these delicate com
plants may be COM
pletely cured right in
The privacy Of her own
home without recourse
to notifying exsmina-
tons and local treat
meut " BY DIR. PieTce's
r...-1.-...
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-07
Tribbitt-Reed.

The parlor of MIR. and Mrs Gilbert
G Monk, of 1928 cambridge : Phi.a-
delphia. was brilliantly lighted Tues
day night, Oct. 9th. the occasion being
the marriage of Mrs. Mary s. Reed.
formerly OF Richmond, Va, but now Of
Philadelphia. to Mr.. William O.. Trib-
bitt. At $50 O'Clock sharp Rev Palm
er. ID. ID performed the ceremony.
Mr.. Charles z. DuDstaD acted as best
man, and Miss Ruth Liggion as maid
of honor.
The bride was handsomely dressed
in steel blue broad cloth, chafron and
cut jets She carried in her hand u
large bouquet of bridal roses tied with
white ribbon. She presented a grand
appearance. The groom wore hand
some suit OF black. |
Quite a large number of guest were
present. among Them was noticed Mr.
and Mrs. +. J. Mayo, sister of the bride
Mrs. K. J. Tribbitt. mother of the
groom, and many others too numerou.
to mention.
AT $50 O'Clock refreshments were
served and all heartily enjoyed them
selves OF the repasE. Music was fur
nished by Prof. Moody. The present.
i were numerous, costly and useful. Az
ter many congratulations the happ,
couple left for their future home, annie
showers of rice, at 1924 Fitzwater st
Philadelphia.
The wedding was one of the grandes
of the season. At the reception, o
Srnday evening, from to 10 O'Clock
all seemed to enjoy themselves.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-07
Seventh Anniversary of the Y. M. O. A.

Last Sunday marked another Epoch
on the Calendar of the Young Mems
Christian Association, adding one
more years work to it's credit. Rev
w. f. Graham preached the anniyersa-
ry sermon.
At7:3O p. m. the crowd began to
pour in the Fifth Street Bapt Church
until the lower portion of the editice
was crowded. At 20 the galleries
were opened and a vast throng rushed
up until every seat was occupied
Upon the rostrum were K. Il Jones,
M. D., s. II DESMOND, M. ID j. f.
Jones, A. M, D. D., DIR W. II. Brook
of Washington, d. O., Professor l. b.
Tefft, Messrs X. J. Bass, w. p. Bur
rell K T. Hill, Nelson Williams, Jr
and Benjamin Jackson
Two pots of lilies and four magnlti-
cent palms adorned the pulpit on eth
er side
1t was $3.50 when the President arose
and announced the object Of the even
| ing's gathering and introduced Rev
W. +. Graham, pastor Of the Fifth 81
Baptist Church. He delivered splen-
did sermon, more especially to the
young men. He implOred the younj
men to visit the Y. M. @. A. and con.
verse on topics of general interest, dis
cuss and debate such subjects as will
make them strong and useful to GOD
The choir discoursed sweet music a
a collection was being raised for tn
Association.
The International Secretary spok
for ten minutes.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-07
FROM BERKLEY.
A RoId RObery-Mr. slmOns Dead.

BERKELEY, Va, November 3, 1895.
Last Friday night some one broke in
the store of Mr.. Boston Sneed, on 9th
Street and carried away a quantity of
pork, several hams cigars and tobacco
They looked for cash but found none.
His lost was about $50.
Reverend Zion Hallsberry of Eliza
beth City, n. @ was in town last week.
He was enjoying the best of health and
preached sermons at the Mount Zion
Baptist church.
Reverend s E. Griggs of the First
Baptist Church, has recognized the
deacon board of his church. The fol-
lowing brethren were elected deacons {:
r. w. Sheppard, o. Ward, l.. II Scott,
David Sykes, Ruben Scott, and James
Penelton. All are young and active
men but the good book says old men
for council.
Mr. David Simons, one of our old and
respected citizens, died last Thursday
night after several months illness He
left a wife, seven children and host
of friends to mourn their loss Mr.
Simons was a consistent member OF
the A M. +. Church also a member OF
Tracy Post, G. A r. His funeral was
preached at the st. James A. Nj. +
Church last Sunday at o'clock.
Rev J. NJ Powell will be installed al
pastor of 9th Street Baptist Churcl
next 81 nday, Reverend ]. M. Armis
tead, d. D. will preach the installa
/ ton sermon.
Some evil designing person or per
sons have seen fit TO misrepresent u
because we will not become a willing
tool to help them kill out the intelli
gence of the race. If voting the Re
publican ticket makes one Democra
then / am guilty if not l can but sa.
those who circulated such falsehoo'
are unworthy of belief. AS for tn
Planet, the Negro who would dare tr
to impeed its progress is unworthy Q
the respect of any Afro American.
We must all admit that the Plane
and its Editor, that great hero, Ioh
Mitchell, Jr., has done more for tn
uplifting of the race, than any othe
Editor or paper in the United States.
Mr.. w. A Scott moved in his ne
residence last Tuesday.
Deacon K Walker is on the sick lis
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-07
FROM boutwell,
"0ld HauOver Hard From Again. I"

Owing TO the threatening weather
last Sunday our churches were poorly
attended, yet we had a very impress
sive sermon. Most OF the members
present were the old saints of the
cross. The fair maids were few in
number, simply because they could not
be out on their shape.
One OF our fair maids, Miss Essie
Holmes of Newport, Rhode Island,
came home on the 8lst of October,
much to the delight of our young men,
some of whom have been mourning in
'sackeloth and ashes" We are glad
to say that the young Miss is looking
we'll, after an absence of about 8 years.
Also Miss NJ l.. Coleman OF New Jer-
sey arrived home on the DC of October
much to the delight of our young
friend Mr. 5
We are very sorry that one OF our
deacons had to appoint committee to
wait on oar young men TO tell them
that their presence are desired at their
business meeting but our young boys
have to go to the old hare market on
Saturday evenings and therefore cans
attend church meetings,
Strange boys we're sporting with oul
home girls Sunday, much to the dissat-
isfaction of the home boys
Remember the old saying, boys.
We noticed that great many Of on,
young girls oversight seem to be fail
ing them, We see that they have pu
on a fresh set of eyes.
We listened Co one of the most won
derful sermon that we have eve
heard yesterday The subject was oil
young men rabbit hunting,
Young men stop rabbit hunting, tn
church is on to you, and there is NJ
scripture for such.
Bachelors Headquarters.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-07
FRoMFtLTON.'
OhurOh News-0ther Items Of Intersn

Church News-0ther Items Of Interest.
Rev. A. Ferguson administered the
Lords Supper to a large audience on
last Sunday.
At the Rising Mount Zion Church
Rev, X. NJ. Monroe flled the pulpit in
forenoon, Rev. Charles Harris IN the
afternoon and Rev. r c. Scott in the
evening. The sermon Of each was very
Miss Rosa Is. Hend erson favored the
Sunday school with one of her fine
solos, go -
Communion Services at the Rising
Mount Zion Baptist Church next Sun
day.
It has been, said that the bride and
groom last week. looked we'll. The
brides costume was of white silk rich
~ trimmed with iaces end ribbons.
A nice little'eum of money was rails
ed on the evening when Aunt Mary
Alternately and Pokeys Barnes were in
this section. 1HaIf of thfe sum was Civ
en- to the church. 't7 is
Little Robert Lewis, the. son of r
w. Whiting, is sick. rr
Mrs. Virginia Brown is still indis
posed.
Benjamin Taylor was quite -badly
scalded last week, at the slaughter per
OF Mr., Doc Sears 81.
Two white and two colOred men col
into a row last Sunday afternoon, or
the National road. The white men
with the assistance Of their large bul
dog, got the best of the colored men.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-07
Gone Before.
PowHATAN Co., VA.

PowHATAN Co., VA.
Mrs. Maggie Brown departed this
life, Thursday, Oct. 18th at 80 p. m.
A large but appreciative congregation
assembled at the Mt. Zion Baptist
Church Of Powhatan Co., to pay the
last tribute of respect to the deceased.
She came TO the light of the gospel
two weeks previous to her DEATH and
died in the full triumph of faith and
said that she was going home to live
with Jesus.
She leaves a husband, five children.
mother, one brother and host Of
friends to mourn their loss. The de-
ceased was the wife of Mr.. Isaiah
Brown. a young divine of Mount Zion
Baptist Church. She was q loving
vile, kind mother, quiet neighbor and
was held in high esteem by all who
knew her, but the good Lord saw best
to call her from sorrows, and while we
mourn, we believe she rejoices.
Her funeral was preached by Rev. T
p Harris from John 14:19-20 The
elder preached an eloquent sermon
and spoke in complimentary terms oil
the DECEASED. presenting many grand
ideas worthy of consideration.
- HUSBAND AND Friends.