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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-06-11
a FEAST OF SONG.
Aus ricious Opening of the National saen-
gerfest at Pittsburgh.


gerfest at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pa, June DIN all fully
1000 active participants in the National
Saengerfest arrived in this city Monday,
and, according to the badges conspicu-
ously worn, the German populations Of
Chicago, Milwaukee, Peoria. Cincinnati,
Cleveland, ST. Louis, New York, Indian
apolis. Wheeling CIV. Va.), Philadel-
phia, Columbus. Dayton, Evansville,
Louisville, Memphis, Minneapolis, Dem
yer, San Francisco and New Orleans are
especially well represented.
A heavy rain and windstorm In the
early evening played havoc with the
gorgeous street decorations. but did
not deter about 5000 people from at
tending the reception concert given
by local societies and singers. which
was a complete success. At Sis O'Clock
President John Dimling appeared upon
the 1arkened stage and read brief
telegram of friendly greeting and
kindly expressed wishes from Presi-
dent Cleveland. AS Mr.. Dimling ceased
speaking, the electric wire connecting
the Saengerfest hall with the executive
mansion in Washington was closed By
President Cleveland pushing button.
and in an instant the spacious hall was
flooded with light. Long and loud APP
plause greeted both the message from
the president and the beautiful effect
of the illumination, the most attractive
feature of which was the mammoth
Tyre, constructed of hundreds of yari-
colored electric globes.
When quiet had been restored, the
orchestra, of ~ pieces, under the di-
rection of Heinrich Zoellinger, rem
dered the Kaiser March," which was
fully appreciated by the vast audience.
Fest President Dimling delivered an
address IN acceptance of the Saenger-
fest flag. and closed with welcome to
the singers, and introduction of Lieut..
Gov. Walter Lyon. Mr.. Lyon heartily
welcomed the singers TO Pennsylvania.
The mayors of Allegheny and Pitts
burgh followed in brief addresses
welcome to the twin cities. After Il e
rendition of Freedom and Fathcr-
land,' Rev. :. Ruoff delivered the fes-
tival or. on, and Gov. McCorkle, of
West Virginia, made few congratu-
latory remarks. Then followed "The
Deluge" (Cantata); "Old Folks at
Home" and an aria, 81 Have Lost Ny
Eurydice" (Orpheus), sung by Grace
Damian. The programme was long,
but was enthusiastically received and
appreciated. The first evening of the
week of song was an unqualified sue
cess.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-06-11
DEATH OF FRANK MAYO.
The Famous Actor Expires Suddenly OF
Train En- Route to Omaha.

The Famous Actor Expires Suddenly on
q Train En- Route to Omaha.
Omaha, Neb., June 0.--Frank Mayo,
the distinguished actor, died Monday
on the train while en- route from Den
yer to this city. The company was en-
route from Denver to Omaha, as was
also Roland Reeds company. Mr.
Mayo was to finish his season with a
four nights engagement in this city.
Sunday evening he was bright and
even more brilliant thar usual. Dur
ing the night he complained a little
of dyspepsia and slept the greater part
of the time in his chair. In the fore
loon he was sitting with Julian Reed
and Mr.. Campeau chatting and mapping
About nine o'clock be went to sleep.
At one o'clock, while the train WIS west
of Grand Island, Neb., Manager Block
went to wake him, and found him dead.
His face had been visible to his two
companions all these hours, and they
had walked on tip-toe so as not to
awaken him. The shock was a great
one to the company, and nearly pros
trated Mrs. Edwin Mayo, who was on
the train. He died from paralysis Of the
heart.
frank Mayo was an actor of the old
school. He was born in Boston April IS
1899. He ran away from home in his boy
hood and set out for the California GOLD
mines. He became super In the Amer
lean theater I'm San Francisco. Away back
in 1S59-ou July 1S-when he was 20 years old.
Mayo got his first speaking part as a
waiter I'm Raising the Wind" He was
supernumerary at Maguire's opera house
and played there with Junius Brutus Booth,
who discharged him. Later he became
member Of Edwin Booths company at the
time when that actor was beginning his
career as star In 1868 he became lead
ing man at the Mcguire opera house, and
while there he acted I'm support of many i'm
portant stars. Coming east In 1865 he made
a starring tour, playing THE Streets of
New York" and numerous plays of the
classical and standard repertory.
At Rochester, n. Y, I'm 1872. he produced
"Davy Crockett" and after hard strug
gle forced the public to appreciate the
wholesome spirit and beauty of that Amer
lean play, In which the romance OF Young
Lochlnvar'' was deftly grated upon an
imaginary story of the backwoods man
But his perfectly sympathetic and pic
tcrially striking embodiment OF this hero
Of the forest proved a bar to his ambition
when he tired of the play. For ten yesrs he
was Davy Crockett. and as Davy only,
the public recognized him. In his later
years Mr. Mayo encountered many viciss-
tudes and made many experiments His
dramatization of "Pudd'n Head Wilson"
was first acted al the Union Square theater
in New York april Is. 1895 He has since
presented II throughout the country
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The News Of the Week.
BY TELEGRAPH AND MAIL.
FTFTY-FouRTH CONGRESS.

The Proceedings of the First Session.
Washington, June 5.-The senate yes
terday passed the filed cheese bill.
which taxes manufacturers $500 annual
~; wholesale dealers, $3.50, and retail
dealers, s12O. Conference reports on
the naval and Indian appropriation bills
were agreed TO. In the house the claim
of William Elliott from the First South
Carolina district was defeated and the
seat was given to George w. Murray
(colored). The committee on ways and
means by vote of - TO decided to re-
port the senate bond bill adversely.
Washington, June Elm the senate
Yesterday the resolution relating to
Americans captured on the vessel Com
petitor IN Cuban waters end sentenced
90 death or imprisonment was dis
cussed. The immigration bill was con-
sidered. as was also a joint resolution
for a constitutional amendment TO- the
election of senators by the people. A
resolution WIS offered for final adjourn
ment on the sth inst. In the house
Gen. Rinaker (rep.) was given the seat
from the Sixteenth Illinois district
now held by +. Z. Downing. The sem
ate resolution to prohibit the issue of
bonds without authority from congress
was reported adversely.
Washington, June S.-The senate gave
its almost undivided attention on Sat
urday TO the conference reports on gen.
eral appropriation bills and several of
them were agreed to. The house dis
posed of all the essential business before
it,which consisted of conference reports
on appropriation bills. The presidents
veto of the general deficiency appropria-
ton bill was sustained, and substitute
was sent - the senate emitting the
French spoliation and other claims
which incurred the presidential oppo
sition.
Washington, June 9.-The senate
passed the new general deficiency bill
yesterday and the conference report on
the post Office appropriation bin was
agreed to. In discussing the immigra-
ton bill Senator Morgan spoke of the
present war in Cuba and said the con-
ditions were such as to Justify interven-
ton by the Quilted States. In the house
a bill for the amelioration of the condi
ton of American seamen was passed
and conference reports were agreed to
on the post Office, Indian and District
of Columbia appropriation bills.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-06-11
HELD 1T IN THE FIRE.
M sdicine Man Proves His Powers to
Zulu King.


Zulu King.
Among the great characters Of the
Zulu is the medicine man. He uses his
craft wholly by superstition. and states
to his astonished people that the great
spirit of the moon had revealed to him
the cause Of the complaint, whether 1t
be sickness or crime.
The great bingham was a chief who
was q terror to his medicine man.
There was no punishment that was too
severe but he would inflict il in an insin-
uatlng way on the man of witchery. 1t
Is related that bis confidential man and
the great medicine being of the whole
Zulu tribe had come under his suspic-
ION. He was sent for by the king. who
welcomed his witch doctor in cordial
terms. A large fire was burning near
by. The king stated:
MY man of medicine, your hands ara
cold; go nearer to the fire-nearer. Yes,
the right hand is very cold. Put it into
the fire."
Thus the poor man was obliged to
keep his hand in that fire of white heat
until the member bad burned to crisp.
The command of the king was supreme.
and one indication of the pain would
mean instant death. After the seeming
suspicion of the king had ben gratified
he stated that the hand was warm now
and that all was well.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-06-11
ER0M WASHINGTON.

Exchanges at the leading Soaring
houses in the United States drrIng the
week ending on the 5th aggregated
s957, 21s,O7s, against s917,269,35s the
previous week. The decrease COM
pared with the corresponding week in
1895 was 14.5
In the United States there were 249
business failures in the sever days
ended on the 5th, against 239 the week
previous and 195 in the corresponding
period Of 1895.
In the United States the visible sup
ply of grain on the sth was: Wheat,
5O,147, 900 bushels; corn, 9s67, 900 bush
els; oats, $4,000 bushels; rye, 1.547.-
600 bushels; barley 1000 bushels.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-06-11
EDUCATORS TO MEET.
Outline of the Convention to BE Held In
Buffalo July 3 to 10.

Outline OF the convention to De Held IN
Buffalo July 3 to 10.
Peoria, ILL.,, June 6.-Piof. Newton c..
Dougherty. city superintendent of
schools and president of the National
Educational association. has issued a
statement in regard to the coming con-
vention to be held at Buffalo July to
10. Every department from kinder
garteD to university has been arranged
for, and among those who will address
the evening audiences are the follow
ing: Gen. Stewart l.. Woodford, New
York; Booker T. Washington, Ala
bama; Bishop Vincent, CT Chautaugua
fame; Bishop Spalding. of Peoria;
President Draper, of the University of
Illinois; DIR. Nicholas Murray Butler.
of Columbia college; President Eliot.
of Harvard; President Jordan, of Le-
land Stanford university; President
William X. Harper, of the University
of Chicago; President Garfield. of tho
Ohio State University; w. T. Harris
United States commissioner of educe-
ton, and others quite prominent. State
delegations will be present as follows:
Nebraska, 500; Kansas, 600: Missouri,
1000; Iowa, 1000; minnesota. 500;
Wisconsin, 1000; Michigan. 1000;
Illinois, $500; Indiana, 1000. and Ohio.
1000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-06-11
STORM IN MINNESOTA.
Three Lives Lost and Much Property Sc
yerely DAMAGED.

Three Lives Lost and Much Property se-
verely Damaged.
st. Paul. Mimi. June s.-Reports re-
ceiyed in st. Paul up to midnight indi
cate that the damage done by the
great storm will reach fully 100000
The loss of human life is not yet
known, but three people are known
to have persisted. These are C. w. Cas-
Teton. of Ash Lake; L. w. Hunter, OF
Adrian, and Moses Chadwick, of Mobiles
county. There were at least 1000 cat
tie. sheep, hogs and horses drowned
In southwestern Minnesota. The great
est casualties were at Luverne and on
the Rock river. Two cloudbursts struck
the latter In three hours. and the river
overflowed the country for miles.
Many people were forced to take to
trees or the roofs If their houses, and
a rescuing party wa sent out for them
from Luverne. The current was sc
swift that the rescuers were over.
turned and themselves rescued with
great difficulty A second party saved
20 or 80 people who were In grave
peril. Many business houses were
flooded in Luverne. Across the Dor.
der. in South Dakota. at least 10000
acres of grain were ruined by flooding
Several houses and elevators were
blown down at the town of Chapel, S
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-06-11
THE TARIFF CONFERENCE.
Commercial Convention Wants the Taria
Out of Partisan Politics.

Out of Partisan Politics.
Detroit, Mich, June 4.-The national
commercial tariff convention adjourned
ut 1910 Wednesday afternoon, after
having effected provisional organiza-
ton to continue until the next conven-
ton, which it was decided to call on the
first Monday in December. The major
ity report of the tariff committee was
adopted. Ii simply declares In favor of
taking the tariff question out of par
tisan politics ind requests the pro-
visional committee to investigate the
subject and frame bill, for the accom-
plishing of that purpose and to present
the same at the next convention of the
association.
The committee on consular service
recommended in general terms the plac-
ing of that service in the hands of men
having knowledge of business and inter
national law. their compensation 10 be
based on the amount of exports from
the United States to their respective
countries, as well as amounts of imports
therefrom. Plans for reciprocal devel-
opment of South American trade were
also urged. The report was adopted.
The committee on department of COM
merce, manufactures and trade recon-
mended the establishment of such de-
partment by the government.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-06-11
ASKS FOR BONDS.
vt. Louis Mayor Urges a Special Session
of the Legislature.

of the Legislatures.
st. Louis, June 6.-Mayor Walbridge
has addressed formal communication
to Gov. Stone, asking him to call an
extra session of the state legislature TO
make appropriations for rebuilding the
city institutions destroyed by the tor
nado. The city hospital, the insaae
asylum, the Four Courts building and
the poorhouse are the buildings most
needing repairs. The state uses all
these institutions and the request re-
ceives the support of all citizens as
proper and just.
The general relief fund for the tor
nado sufferers has touched the 100000
mark. OF this $4,000 has been ex-
pended. The fund committee will close
it's work next Wednesday. after turning
over the fund to the relief committee.
The latter will continue to act until
everyone deserving aid Is past want.
In one particular the storm was not
without some good, as building is active
ly resumed and millions Of dollars will
be given working men. About $4,000
has been received by the East st. Louis
relief COMMITTEES. principally from out
side sources
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-06-11

1t is well to remember In reading
Euch fearful stories as those of Her
mans. Of Utah, or III. ii. Holmes that it
is the exceptional thing that is chron-
Icled. Goodness and not evil is the
rule in the world or il would be the
cases of goodness that would attrec:
the public eye instead of cases of
wickedness. People who MOURN be-
cause a good deed is no. telegraphed
from Maine to Texas may take comfort
in thinking that 1t is what is out of the
ordinary that attracts attention.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-06-11

The last week of May in the year Of
our Lord 1896 has won for itself a most
uuenviable place in history. 1t was
usEered in with severe storms, which
went on increasing in violence until the
culuination at St. Louis. The tracks OF
these storms are marked by devastation
in town and country, the wrecks of hu.
man habitations. and the destruction
Of countless products of human in
dustry. Worst of all, human lives
have been lost by the hundred. En-
tire families have been annihilated
aud the survivors of others ART
bowed down in sorrow and desola
4sox,
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The most significant feature of the
tornado that swept through ST. Louis
and East St. Louis rests in the fact that il
was the first time a storm of that vio-
lence had tried its fury on city of the
size and importance of ST. Louis tap
pears now that the more sOiid bull iings
were able to live through the strain witt
comparatively little damage The great
hotels, the warehouses. the banks, the
newspaper buildings, the Office build
ings, nearly all the structures. in fact.
of really stable construction came out
of the fearful ordeal practically I'M
scathed. The great damage was done to
the smaller and weaker structures
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-06-11
LATER NEWS.

At the meeting Of the city council of
Milwaukee the 9th, a accent fare ordi-
nance was passed, with only four dis
senting votes. Thirty days time is
given TO allow the street railway COM
pany to print Communication tickets and
make arrangements for carrying out
the terms of the ordinance. The COM
pany will carry the matter to the courts.
A tornado struck the town of Wyith
City, Ala, the morning of the 9TH
Thirteen houses were blown away,
killing Ed Long and negro woman.
A hundred or more persons were in
jured.
While Ringling's circus was parad-
ing at West Superior, Wis, the eth,
one of the horses in the PROCESSION be-
came frightened, throwing its rider,
and dashed through a crowd of so boys.
A number of the lads were hurt. Frank
Lake and Chris Allen were picked up
unconscious and carried to the hospi-
tai Lakes injuries were fatal
In the First Congressional district of
Oregon. Tongue (Rep.) has plurality
of "a. Complete returns have been re
ceived from all counties in the district
and from all but three official returns
are in. In the Second district with Of
fetal returns from five counties mis-
sing. Ellis (Rep) has 452 plurality.
The president has signed the post
Office appropriation bill and the acts to
expedite the delivery of imported par
cells not exceeding $780, in value; TO
regulate mail matter of the fourth
class. and the joint resolution to
authorize scientific investigation of
the fur seal fisheries.
A cloud-burst flooded Ellton. S. ID.
with terrific wind coming from all
directions The entire front of the
large Grsttan S-honweiler building
was blown off. T. Meyer & Co. IS large
store building was unroofed. The Cath
Ollie church. one of the finest and largest
in South Dakota, was twisted all out
of shape and about ruined barns, sheds,
o1thouses, chimueys, windmills,
vehicles of all kinds, are total wreck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-06-11

One Of the interesting discussions
during the closing days of the recent
Methodist general conference in Cleve-
land was on the subject of the limit to
pastorates. The subject was brought
up by proposition to extend the limit
from FIVE years 10 ten. The debate
showed a very strong leaning toward
the privilege of longer pastorates. and
an amendment which would have re.
moved the time limit altogether was
laid on the table by the close vote OF
$50 to $50. At the last the whole mat
ter was tabled. and so there viii be no
change in this respect for four years to
anu1a
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Underselrs American Sugar.

Washington, June Al. ID. German,
United States consul at Matamoras,
Mexico, informs the state department
that beet sugar is icing shipped from
France and Germany to New Orleans,
and sold on board the Havre and Bre-
men ships to merchants in MataToras
at 3% cents a pound, the freight and
duties amounting to Az cents pound.
Mr.. German says that how this sugar
cen pay sucl long hauls and indersell
the same article of American refineries
is q question for consideration. He
thinks that American sugar should con-
troll the Mexican market.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-06-11

It Is reported from New York that a
large iceberg drifted ashore tn other
day at Massachusetts, summer resort.
This Is q new one, but will be hailed rs IA
welcome relief from the monotonous
round Of the sea serpent 1t was time
Tor the sea serpent to appear and people
have been preparing themselves for the
visitation, but the transformation into
an iceberg relieves all anxiety and sat
isles all the requisites Of the sum
mer resort managers and the para
graphers. The berg has been formally
sent on its pilgrimage and its mission
will be TO appear at all the resorts VI
turn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-06-11

A recent test was made of ten-inch
gun at Bethlehem, Pa. the second of 100
such guns which the Bethlehem Iron
company has contracted to furnish the
government. Projectiles weighing 575
pounds were used, and the new smoke
less powder sent them with a speed OF
2.O1O feet per second, and pressure Of
1900 pounds with q charge of 1O6
pounds of powder. A charge of 271
pounds of brown prismatic powder sent
the projectiles 1897 feet per second with
$500 pounds pressure. The test is re-
Carded as ia every way satisfactory.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-06-11

Harper's Weekly is responsible for
the statement that Londoners think the
reign Of the American girl in Great
britain has ended. The report, it snys,
is tina. the British damsel has learned
her lesson. and has come to be as live
ly and brilliant as her American cousin.
and Is a winner once more in the com
petition between them. II the news is
true there will he few mourners.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-06-11

The old Order of Dunkards have de
clared against bicycles and gold tooth
filings. The Dunkards may mean
well. but they ought to know that
man bounding along on q wheel with
his molars fairly glistening with 81
karat plugs is in a far more religious
frame of mind than the fellow who
walks the floor at night with the tooth
ache. We trust the prohibition is not
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-06-11
CARVED HIS OWN COFFIN.
An English Craftsman Puts His Art to
Strange Use.


A coffin yarn from England is this.
from Nottingham paper: THE hobby
of on old gentleman, who has just de-
parted this life IN Duddlestone, was
wood carving. BEING # independent
means he was able TO devote his time
to the craft ard become very artistic
craftsman. Afeer filling his house with
hand-caryed furniture he turned his at
tention 70 the carving of an oaken
coffin, TO contain his remains. Over
the richly-earved panels he spent much
loving care. In this coffin dc luxe he
was buried recently, and IN accordance
with minute instructions In his last viii
and testament. wns followed TO the
grave by one mourner only-a young
man to whom he had left the bulk OF
his property. ignoring all of his rela-
tives. The coffin was conveyed TO the
churchyard in the old gentleman's pri-
vate vehicle. drawn by his favorite
poDy"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-06-11

Astronomical observers have noted
recently the existence of extraordinary
disturbances on the surface of the sun.
This may be merely coincidence, but it
is likely to lead TO the conclusion in
many scientific and unscientific minds
that these solar disturbances are in
some way the cause of the terrestrial
disturbances of the past Month In
asmuch as the world knows so little of
the causes of atmospherical phenomena,
almost any theory that is advanced is
entitled to respectful consideration.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-06-11

In awarding damages against a rail-
road corporation a western judge de
clared that fat women with bundles
shave a right 20 more time TO get on
and of a train than might be required
for q foot-racer OF a greyhound"