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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
Floods In Kentucky.

Louisville, Ky, Feb. %. - Thirty-six
hours of steady rain has caused nearly
every stream in the state TO overflow its
banks and sweep away live stock and
fences. Kentucky river is carrying of
thousands of logs. Immense damage is
reported from Harlan. Perry, Leslie
and Letcher counties. AT Pineville the
Cumberland river has reached the doors
of the courthouse. At Frankfort 90
houses are under water and the gas
works threatened. The lower portion Of
Catlettsburg is under water. AT Rich
mond the reservoir of the water works
overfowed and drove 100 people from
their homes. At Middlesboro a cloud
burst Sunday night deluged the locali-
ty, drowning James Charwell, wife and
four children,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

It's never too cold TO cure neuralgia with
St Jacobs Oil. Sure cure.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

More Greek troops landed IT Platania
and the occupation of the island by
Greece is said to be inevitable. The
Turkish officials have decided to leave
the pacifcation of the island of Crete
in the hands of the powers.
DR.. Zcrtucha, who was Gen. Antonio
Maceo's physician and accompanied
him at the time the insurgent leader
met his death, has, it is said, been as
sassinated.
Dispatches from Havana say that the
opinion is generally prevalent in Cuba
that the proposed reforms in the island
will have absolutely no influence upon
the Cuban war.
In tie name of King George Col.
Yassos, the commander in chief of the
Greek army of occupation in Crete, is
establishing there a system of admins
tration.
In Bombay since the outbreak of the
plague there have been 6,s53 cases and
| 5,447 deaths from the disease and in the
entire presidency 9,911 cases and 5000
deaths.
In the Guanabacoa jail in Cuba DIR.
Richard Ruiz, a naturalized American
citizen. was found dead in his cell, and
il is said he was beaten to death by his
| jailers.
In Crete Greece continues to fight the
Turks, has reasserted its claim to legal
occupancy in a decisive manner, and
sets at defiance the will of the powers.
The Spaniards captured the insur-
gent town of Slang in the Philippine
islands and 500 insurgents were killed.
1t was reported that the German
steamer Diamant, Capt. Weschcusen,
and IS men were lost with all hands
$50 miles southeast of Halifax.
At her home in Montreal Mrs. j. II.
Raymond celebrated the one hundredth
anniversary of her birth. She has five
children living, aged 81, 76, "A. 6S and CO
| years.
The united squadrons bombarded the
insurgent camp outside at Canea and
the Greek flag was hauled down.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
The Mothers, Congress-.

Washington, Feb. 2o.-The last day
Of the first session of the national con-
vention of mothers was marked by so
many diversified topics to be discussed
and such pronounced manifestations of
general interest that the congress had
three or four separate conventions.
Resolutions were reported and adopted
in favor of excluding evil literature
fl ON homes, and using all influence
with the press looking to that purpose.
No new officers were elected. After the
night meeting the delegates attended
a banquet at the Arlington hotel.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
Abducfs n Girl.

Sheriff Rice, of West Superior, went
TO Chicago and secured Herbert Coates,
charged with abduction aud horse steal
ing. Coates, it is said, hired horse and
sleigh in West Superior and invited Jes-
sic Slowey to take ride. They did not
return to the city with the rig and the
young woman's parents charged Coates
with abducting her. The livery keeper
accused him of stealing the rig. Coates
is the son of wealthy banker residing
in Winnipeg. He was arrested in Chi
cago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
An Americans Fate I'm Cuba.

Havana, Feb. 20.-Dr. Richard Ruiz,
q naturalized American citizen, was
found dead in his cell in the Guanabacoa
Jail Wednesday afternoon at four
o'clock. There is little doubt that he
was beaten to death by his jailers at
Fondaviela's orders. DR.. Ruiz, who
studied and practiced dentistry in
Philadelphia for many years, was ar
rested some ten days ago and charged
with having helped Arrangements band
to derail train several weeks ago,
when two Spanish officers were cap
tured. The charge was of the fiimsiest
character, as everyone in Guanabacoa
knew that Ruiz attended strictly TO
his business and took no interest in
political or revolutionary movements.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
nnxing Match Ends Fatally

Cincinnati, Feb. 19.-In the pTeiiIn-
mary contest of boxing match Thurs
day night at the Manhattan club room
at Riverside, few miles out from the
city, Ben Coleman, aged %, was knocked
down by Joe Rodgers, of about the
same age. Coleman did not attempt
10 rise, and he was hastily carried from
the ring. 4 doctor examined him
and pronounced him dead of broken
neck. IT is not known whether the fall
or the blow killed him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

"A lady on entering the j. chin
early one morning saw plate and knife
and fork. the former of which had evil
IDENTIFY contained rabbit pie The lady
storngly suspected a certain policeman
of having supped off it, and the follow
ing conversation took place between
her and the cook: Mistress-"Jane,
what's become of the cold rabbit pie
that was left?" Jane-"Ob, / didn't
think IT was wanted mum so gave it
TO the dog" Mistress (sarcastically)
Does a dog use knife and fork,
then?" Jane (unabashed)-"N very
well yet. mum; but I'm teaching him
TO Tit Bits
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
Dritons Are Angry.

London, Feb. 23.-Amid the cries of
shame it was admitted by Salisbury's
representative in the house of commons
Monday night that the British fleet had,
under virtual instructions f-"-' the
British government, bombal >>d the
Christian force which is seeking to
throw off the dominion of Turkey in
Crete. Under Secretary Curzon FASTENED
to add alphabetically that the report
that any shots had been fired at the
Greeks WAS a base falseho0d
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
Plague In Kentucky.

Paducah. KY, Feb. 20. = What for
want of better name is christened the
led plague has broken out with great
violence in Galloway county. Over 100
patients are now suffering. Many
deaths have already occurred, and more
are expected. The victims are first
seized with fever, accompanied by Sc
we're pains and sore throat. A red erup-
ton makes its appearance on the face,
and soon extends over the whole body.
The Joints become stiff, and in most
Instances the limbs swell so that the
afflicted ones cannot move. Physicians
are unable to correctly diagnose the
queer malady, or treat it successfully.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

The first question a woman asks a fortune
teller is if her husband is true to her
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
Ala for Kentucky Di.tiIIer..

Louisville. NY, Feb. 23.-It is said
that August Belmont O. Company, of
New York have agreed 20 finance the
consolidat on of the Kentucky distillers,
and that they have S15.0OO.0OO which
they are willing to place at the dis
posal of the distillers. There are SIS
distilleries in Kentucky. but il will be
hard work TO bring them together.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
Charged with Murder.

Mark w. Townsend, well-known
teacher and prominent citizen of Ritz
vile, Adams county, Wash, was arrested
TT that place and started Immediately
for Grant county, this state, where he is
wanted on the charge of numbering his
wife ten years ago. The arrest was
made by Sheriff McGonigal, of Grant
county, who arrived with extraditon
papers which he had secured at the
state capital
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

4 novel wedding took place in Mis-
souri, the other day. Before Mr.. AMI
Mrs. William Irving were pronounced
man and wife the latter was made 10
promise at the altar that she would not
wear boomers and ride bicycle. Tie
former was made to promise not To stay
out late to lodge. The couple explained
the peculiar ceremony by saying they
expected to live a long while and wanted
20 guard against the tendency of the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

Cold creeps down the spine. then lum-
bago. St Jacobs Oil creeps in. then cure.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
An Enormou. Deficit.

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. ia statement
of the financial condition of the state
treasury of Nebraska just made pub
lie shows that ex-State Treasurer j. 5.
hartley has deficit staring him in
the face of over 100000. Coupled with
this is little item of $4,000. which ex-
State Auditor Eugene V. Moore needs
to account for in order TO balance his
books. Both of these officers have en-
joyed the greatest confidence of the re-
publican party and the people of the
state. Loans to banks in straitened
circumstances are said to be the cause
of Mr.. Bartley's trouble.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
announcement for the Greeks.

Washington. Feb. 22.-The Cretan up
rising against Turkey was recognized
and encouraged by the senate of tn
United States Saturday in the unani-
nous adoption OF aresolution offered by
Senator Cameron (rep., Pa extending
sympathy to the government of Greece
in its Intervention to free the people of
Crete from the tyranny of foreign
opnressors. and to restore peace, with
the blessing of Christian civilization,
10 that distressed island"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

The Herresdorf torpedo boat No. 6
is entitled to he distinction of being
the naval water flyer of the world. In
its trial of speed last week. five runs
ever a 12-mile course. the little wonder
made an average of 2s2t knots. which
would have been increased to % but
FOR a slight arrangement of its ma
chinery. Fast as It IS, the two torpedo
boats now building by the Bath iron
works and Union iron works are guar
antecd TO make 80 knots. Evidently the
fast sailers in American waters are not
TO be confined to the yachts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

Brooklyn school children are taught
TO sing to the tune cs Yankee Doodle"
DO not spit upon the street. in cars or
public places; this is far from being
neat. and leaves unwhOlesOme traces"
There is another verse, but one Is
enough to warn eNpectoratCrs that high
hats are not mOnOpolizing public at
feufiou
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
VIII Re.ume work.

Jamestown, Pa. Feb. 22.-Notices
were posted at the Johnstown works
Saturday morning announcing that the
switch works which have been closed
Gown since Saturday. February Is,
would resume operations Wednesday
morning. Over 1000 men are thus put
10 work
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
Voted Against Compromise.

Little Rock, Ark, Feb. 20.-The house
by vote of 40 10 40 defeated the senate
resolution to accept the compromise
settlement pending in congress between
the United States and the state of Ar
kansas. a number of kilograms were
read from Senators Jones and Berry and
the entire Arkansas delegation in the
lower house of congress asking and
urging the members to adopt the reso-
luton ms it came from the state senate.
The joint committee of the senate and
house with one exception recommended
the acceptance of the compromise. Gov.
Clarke led the oDDosition to acceptance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
A Jurtst sutctle.

Ex-County Judge C. S. Fuller, man
who had one of the best legal minds in
the Fifth judicial district, committed
suicide in his office at Prairie du Chen
by shooting himself. He had been
mayor of the city, and was member of
the masonic order and the odd fellows
He had not been in good health for sew
eral months and the cause of his death
is assigned to mental alteration.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

Several rich husbands who have lost
good wives under the divorce laws Of
Dakota are now mad about it, and have
Clipped in $4,000 TO test the constitu-
tionality of the law Some people never
appreciate their real treasures until
deprived of them. Very few women APP
r'y for divorce without good reason
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

When the final cast of the cabinet is
made it may seem well to the president
eject to transfer ex-Gov. Long, whom
he has fixed upon for the navy depart
ment. to the department of justice.
leaving the navy portfolio for a New
York man or for Mr.. Gary, in case it is
decided to give New York the post office
1enarfmept
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

A New Hampshire woman. Mrs. Ma
rilla NJ. Kicker, has applied to Presi-
dent-elect Mckinley for appointment
as minister TO the United States of Co
lombia. The application is unique, no
woman ever having before asked a
president for an office of this chGrae-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

4 neat definition of the new WON
an" was given not long ago in response
20 prize offered by an English news
paper. She was described as "a fresh
darn on the original blue stocking
The definition was thought to be so ap-
propriate that the palm was at once
qiven 70 the author.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

More than 400 persons in Massachu-
setts changed their names by legal proc
ess last year. ard of course they were
foreigners. 4 native might aid hy-
phen to his name. but nothing could
persuade him to cut loose from his
frenazlOpy
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
Killed His brother.

Michael Negaunup. living at Gordon,
a small station near Superior, murdered
his brother, John Negaunup. by stab
bling him with hunting knife. The
dispute arose over a woman, and while
la the presence of their mother Michael
stabbed his brother over the heart,
causing instant death. Negaunup was
captured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

governor said that he would be can
didate for denomination for governor
before the republican state convention
this year. He would not be can
didate for election to the senate by the
Legislature now; probably never would
he
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

On. Nansen says anybody possessing
the necessary endurance, knowledge
end confidence can easily reach the
pole. Those who have a map of the
route and the ability to live without
food OF shelter should start at once 20
clear up that little mystery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
FrfnI snnrx.Iides.

Denver, Col, Feb. 22.-Sno~slides
wrought more damage Saturday than
on Friday. At least two lives Were lost
and considerable property has been
damage. Mail Carrier J. +. Bell, who
was supposed to be dead, has saved him
self, and about the only damage ap-
parent, excepting his very weak con-
dition, are few frozen toes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

The greatest living authority on In
dian statistics calculates that from
10000. 900 to 10000 600 people scarcely
ever lose the sensation of hunger--in
fact. 10 not know the feeling of full
stomach except in the mango season.
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A Traitor Killed.

Madrid. Feb. ia dispatch received
here from Havana says it is reported
there that DR.. Zertucha, who was Gen.
Antonio Msceo's physician and accom-
panied him at the time the insurgent
leader met his death, has been assas-
sinatsd,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

4 Mexican savant claims to have dis
covered an effort on the part of the
inhabitants of Mars to communicate
with this planet by geOmetrical figures
II they will begin by squaring the cir
Gle their superiority Will be cheerfully
concealed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
tn saye Rig Forest,

Washington, Feb. 23.-On the recon-
mendation Of Secretary Francis and a
forestry commission of the National
Academy of Science (appointed by
Prof. Wolcott Gibbs, the president OF
the academy, the president signed and
promulgated 10 proclamations estab-
fishing as many additional forest reser-
vations containing an aggregate area OF
q 37e $40 acres.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
AppaIIing Death Rate.

Bombay, Feb. 19.-The returns of the
health authorities showing the ravages
of the plague report that since its out
break there have been 6,553 cases and
5,447 deaths from the disease in this
city, and in the entire Bombay presi-
Jarov q OF caeeS and 9 OO6 1eafhs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
meath q, the F.mou, BIopdin.

London, Feb. 23.-Blondin, the cele-
brated tight-rope walker, who was the
first person to cross Niagara falls on a
tight rope, which feat he performed
on August II, 1889. died from diabetes
Monday at Ealing. a suburb of London.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

a st. Louis critic says that the most
cheerful sign of the times is that the
fadazines. the posters. the errOtic novels
and other emanations from a diseased
corner in mems and women's brains are
rapidly diving out.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

The death of a son of Gen. Meade al
the age of s. serves to remind old sol
diers that time is running on. The son
left West Point during the war to enlist
as a private, and made an honorable
amy record Of his own
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

A statistician has figured out that all
the people who have lived in the last
5000 years could be comfortably housed
IN Texas. Who said we were in danger
Of oTerponulation?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

The New York Biscuit company
seems TO be cut after the dough" 1t
made over half million dollars last
year and its stock is still rising. This
is N fnrrerv dream. either.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

Boston. Feb. 22.-The German tank
steamer Diamant, bound from Bremen
haven for New York and Philadelphia,
has tourdered at sea, and her crew Of
Is men are drowned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

4 tragedy is reported from small
village in Hungary that reads like a
grim carnival of crime. Eighteen wives
in the community, it appears, were de-
sirOus OF Kidding themselves of their
husbands and they made a social func-
tion out of the affair by simultaneously
administering poison. The husbands
must have been wholly unsuspiciOus or
romplacent. for 1t appears that al died
promptly and without any protest or
offer of compromise. II is a radical
method for women TO -esOrt TO when
they happen 10 grow tirel of their hus-
bands. but too spectacular to warrant
general popularity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
CongratuIatIons Are Due.

indianapolis, Ind, Feb. ga daugh-
ter was born to Gen. and Mrs. Harrison
Sunday. The young miss arrived at five
O'Clock a. m, and weighs sH pounds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

At Waxahatchie, Tex. paper is pub
lished called Wanted. a Man There is
some curiosity TO know who the editor
is, and whether or not she is young and
good-looking.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
r.mon. Cbc.. PLAYER Dead

London, Feb. ga dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Paris says that DR..
Ste.nitz is dead atMoscow. Steinitz had
attained great fame as a chess player.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

According to the deductions of a we'll
known astronomer, we receive as much
light from the sun as could be emitted
by $4,000 full moons. And yet we are
not happy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
Once Famous Oarsman Dead

Lynn, Mass, Feb. 22.-John A. Ian
ders. the old-time champion oarsman
Of New England, died at his home IN
this city Saturday afternoon. aged 90
Yaara
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

The antipathy felt toward filed
cheese in legislative quarters seems 10
be well founded, although it may be.
after all. revulsion caused by excess
of fastidiousness. 4 good article of
filed cheese is made, il is said, by using
:he very thinnest milk imaginable and
adding so pounds of pork f;t to every
100 pounds of milk. and seasoning To
the taste with sugar of lead. bisulphate
of lime. boracic acid, orris root, tar
taric acid, gIyeeriue, cupric acid,
sulphvric acid, butyric ether, caustic
potash. castor oil. slippery elra bark,
Gil from sunflower seeds, and adding a
little coIoring matter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

\ dispatch says that the villass of
Port Richmond. Staten Island. has been
seized by the sheriff of the county for
debt. Villages have been known 70
suffer many varieties of affection, but i
is seldom one becomes 80 prohigate as
10 fall into the hands OF q sheriff. What
the sheriff viii do with this unfortunate
village. now that be has got il. is not
stated. nor IS its fate in itself 4 matter
Of serious import. Tbs real significance
OF the episode at this time rests chiefly
in the revelation that the seizure of a
village is within the reasonable limits
Of sherifT's ambition. and that IL is not
impossible cities may fare likewise.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
WIS

ParadoNicaI as il seems. hot times
may be expected when the new artillery
shell charged with frozen dynamite
comes into use in the next war.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

With most of the flying machines that
have been invented the trouble is that
they can't fy. This defect was cOnspie-
nous in the machine recently exploited
in California. but II IS now asserted that
California genius has solved the prob
lem. The ship exists as yet only on
pnper. and il proposes gradually TO as
s.me more tangible form. Is long as il
realms this appearance of humility II
can be treated with consideration. but
there is danger that it will fail vic
tim to the prevailing airship mania and
start out some night when wstchful-
ness Is relaxed and fl over most of the
state Q death-bIow To public confidence.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
HANNA FOR THE SENATE.
Gov. Bushnell Says He VIII Give Him
M

Sherman's Place.
Columbus, o., Feb. 22.-Gov. Bushnell
Sunday evening made the announce
ment that when Senator Sherman re-
signs TO enter the cabinet of President
Mckinley he would appoint to sue
coed him Hon. Marcus A. Hanna. The