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The Portland daily press., 1897-07-17

WANTED-Experience girl for general
w homework. Must be good cook and
laundress. Inquire at Al CHADWICK ST.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-17

WANTED-At once three men who can fur
~ n1Sh team and hayrack for haying.
CORTLAND SANITARY CO., lO6 Exchange
st. 15-l
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-22
Rhodes Not So Harmless.

Butte, Mont, June 21.-James Wal
tiers, IN employee at the state insane
asylum at Warm Springs, was muir
dered by patient named Rhodes, who
lad been considered harmless. Rhodes
accompanied Walters to the noun
tains after a load of wood and a few
hours later returned alone with u
bloody AK in his hand. When ques-
toned he said he had killed Walters
The latters body was found chopped
to pieces. The men were brothers-in-
law.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-22

A motion to strike out the two para
graphs in regard to burlaps and cloth
for cotton bagginG was Carried-31 to
%. The effect of the vote is to leave
these articles on the free list.
Going back, Mr.. Jones moved to
strike out paragraph $50 (plain woven
fabrics of single jute yarns). This
motion also prevailed-29 to 2S.
Mr.. Allison, in behalf of the COM
mittee, proposed a modification of
paragraph 344, in regard to woven
fabrics, reducing the rate on articles
containing between go and 12O threads
from 3 cents to Pa cents per yard;
on those between 100 and $50 threads
from cents to cents, and on those
Of more than $50 threads from 10
cents to 8 cents. The committee
amendments were accepted. The next
paragraph. 345, was agreed to without
division. This concluded the hemp
schedule and brought the senate face
to face with the wool schedules.
After the passage, at the instance of
Mr. Mantle, of bill providing for the
erection of public building at Butte,
Mont, to cost 100000, the senate adj
journed.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-22
Charged with swindIing.

with swindling. A few months ago
the Great Western Construction com
pany, of which Tandy was the moving
spirit, conceived the idea of booming
Bay City, Wis. A large number of
working men, with families, from Mil
Waukee, removed there and invested
money. The project proved a failure
and the men demanded a settlement
from Tandy. Not forthcoming an at
tempt was made to lynch him, but he
escaped and later was arrested He
has been arrested several times be-
fore for alleged fraudulent transac-
tons.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-22
A GrueSome Find.

Albany, n. Y, June 1S.-While clear
ing away the ruins Of the Delevan
house, which was burned on Dee. 81
1894 workmen found the remains of
three bodies. The remains were only
a half burned skull, parts of the pelyis
bones of three persons, thigh bone,
some vertebrate and numerous small
bones. They were identified as the
bones of Mary Carsy, Bridget Fitz
gibbons and Thomas Cannon. They
were hotel servants and occupied
rooms under the roof in a corner Of
the building. OF the fourteen persons
who lost their lives in the fire, all have
now been accounted for except No
G2nte Sturea, a servant.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-22
UNPLEASANT FOR THOMAS.
Revelation Regarding Banker

Revelation Regarding IL Banker
POstmaster-TOvn Clerk.
DOdgeville, Wis, June 21.-EdWard
+. Thomas a private banker at the
village of Cobb, also the postmaster
and town clerk. is said to be in trouble
I'll account of discoveries a short time
ago of shortages in his accounts with
the postOtfice and the depOsitors of the
bank. A pOStOttice inspector examined
his accounts last week and the bonds
men were informed of shortage of
1919. Several hundred dollars OF
school money had also been deposited
in the bank and when the teachers
orders were presented they could not
be paid. Some of the depOsitors of
the bank allege that they left securi-
ties with Thomas for collection, but
that he deposited the securitie with
another bank as collateral for loans.
His total liabilities are estimated at
$4,000, with no security except for
the pOstO ce deficiency. Thomas is
Frustrated on account of the expos
ures, and Investigations are still going
on.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-22
Money for BcneyOIence,

Delavan Wis, June IS. James
Aram, one of the wealthiest men III
this section, died. leaving over $4,000
for public benevolence. In memory Of
his father and mother he bequeathed
$4,000 to establish a home for indi-
gent Methodist clergymen; in memory
of his daughters $4,000 for the found
ing Of a public library; $1,000 to each
church i'll the city, and $4,000 for a
cemetery fund. Mr.. Aram was a
banker.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-22
NIethoGisfs in Cnmn.

MethodiSts of Eau Claire are crOwding
arrangements for camp meeting on
their beautiful site in this city on July
s and to continue over two Sundays.
Bishop Bowman will be present. The
evangelistic services are to be under
the management of DR.. Manderville Of
the Rock River conference. A taber-
nacle, 70X100 feet will be ready for
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-22
BECAUSE ne WAS A MILLIoNA1RE
Montanans Lent Money to Old Man
Nance--He'S Gone.

Montanans Lent Money to Old Man
Vance-He's Gone.
Great Falls, Mont. June u. - Old
man Vance of Iogging Creek, who
claimed to have fallen heir to $1,000
900 in North Carolina, mysteriouSly
disappeared from the Milwaukee
house 4 week ago and for several days
search was made for his body. 1t has
developed that the old man hid him.
self for several days on the West side
and on Tuesday last took a train for
Canada. He is now in Winnipeg. In
Logging Greek ana Great Falls Vance
leaves several thousand dollars of
debt Since circulating the story u
month ago, he borrowed money right
and left, and those willing to ingra-
tate themselves in the multi-million-
aires good graces were not wanting.
Several neighbOrs who were to ac-
company the old man to Europe re-
signed their positions on the Mon
tana Central railroad, and as these
have since been filled they are now
out of employment. One victim, be-
sides renting his ranch, loaned the old
man $500 until his money should ar
rive. Vance claimed to be a nephew of
ex-senator Vance of North Carolina.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-22
Devils Luke Bank All Rtrbt

Devils Lake, n. D., June 21.-COn-
troller Eckels has notified G. Ii.
Springer, receiver of the Merchants
National bank of this city, that the
report Of Examiner Anheier concern
ing the present status of the banks
condition has been received and APP
proved. The report shows, according
to the controllers letter, that there is
sufficient cash on hand to pay a divi-
dend of 100 per cent and accrued in
tereSt on all claims.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-22

Chamberlain, S. D., June 81. = The
June rise of the Missouri river, which
was expected to be unusually high
this year, did not come up to expecta-
lions, although it reached about the
average stage. The river is now fall
ing, and if this continues the pontoon
bridge across the main channel will in
a few days be placed in position for
the seasons business, which is expect
eel to be very good.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-22
Confederate Veterans.

Nashville, Tenn, June 1S.-OvCr 80
600 old soldiers are expected to attend
the encampment of the United C0nfed-
crate veterans to be held here begin
ming June 22. The city is being lib
orally decorated. Prominent buildings
are already bedeclled with flags. AT
Engagements are being h'atie for a pro-
session OF 10000 veterans in line.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-22
Engineer and Fireman Killed.

Omaha, June Z1.-Engineer Hamil-
ION was killed outright and his fire
man was seriously injured by the
wreck of the Burlington train known
as the Iowa local, at Creston, Iowa.
The train was just moving out Of
Creston when it ran into an open
switch and was ditched.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-22
Insanity From n MOSQUITO Bite.

New York, June 1S.-AS result of
mosquito bite Carmine Lepre, a boot
black, fOrty-tWo years old, has been
sent to the insane pavilion at Bellevue
hospital. He scratched the bite until
it bled. Blood poisoning ensued and
last evening he took to his bed and
acted so irrationally that he was sent
to Bellevue.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-22
Revenue Cashier Committed Suicide
When Notified His Books WOuld
Re-


Be Examined.
San Francisco, June 1S.-Isaac Nor
ton, cashier of the United States in
ternal revenue department in this city,
has committed suicide. He had been
notified by Revenue Collector Wilburn
that his accounts were to be examined
in consequence of the succession of
Capt. Thrasher as special agent of the
department. Norton replied that he
would be in attendance, and went on
with his work. At lunch time he pur-
chased bottle of carbolic acid, rented
q room in the annex to the Baldwin
hotel, and took the poison with fatal
results. He had given a bond for 500
600 with the National Security Com
pany of Kansas, and the collector says
that if there is any shortage it can
not amount to more than $4,000 or
$4,000.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-22
Danish Lutheran Convention.

Milwaukee, June 1S.-A special from
Marinette, Wis, says: The twentieth
annual convention of the Danish Luth-
eran Church of America is in session
here with 100 delegates. Rev. Kjohdle
of Carlson. Mimi, is presiding and
Rev. Kudsen of Newal. Iowa, is sec
rotary. Rev 3. Erickson Of Chicago is
prominent at all the meetings.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-22
Cycling Accident,

Cleveland Ohio, June 1S.-Judge w.
c. Ong of the common pleas bench,
was nearly killed by being caught on
his bicycle between a wagon and
motor. He was struck by the motor
and crushed by the life-guard. His
spine is badly injured.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-22

Hudson, Mass, June 1S,-The labor
troubles at the Apsley Rubber com
panys mills which seemed fully adj
justed last week, broke out again to-
day. Union Agent Murray of Marl-
borough, for some unknown reason
called out all the union men. Only
twenty-five employees remained at
work.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-22
Terrible Experience of Two Fisher


st. Johns n. F., June 10. = Two
French fishermen arrived here from
Hearts Content, after being picked up
by a vessel in mid-Ocean. They had
been four days in their dory with just
enough food to keep them alive and
had suffered extremely from the cold
and exposure.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-22
IxiIIad Wife and SELF.

Davenport, Iowa, June q. = John
Gugelheimer has murdered his wife
by giving her strychnine with eggnog
He then committed suicide in the same
manner.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-22
Travelling Lumbermen.

Winona. Mimi, June 21.-The party
Of lumbermen md capitalists who
have been travelling through the north
ern portions of Minnesota and Wis
consin. have arrived at Winona. They
came here on the steamer Frontenac.
belonging to the Laird-NOrton Lumber
company, from Saltwater
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-22

Kansas City. June 1S.-An official Of
tie Santa Fe Railway company said
tnat the Investigation Of padded pay
rolls on that system has already dis
closed loss to the company of over
$4,000.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-22

The bill was laid aside at ) o'clock
and message from the president was
announced. Mr.. Davis Immediately
secured an executive session
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-22

secured an executive session.
Washington, June Is. - The senate
made greater progress on the tariff
bill than on any day since the debate
opened. The entire schedules covering
twenty pages were completed, namely.
schedules Ii, on spirits, wines and
beverages, and l, on manufactured
cotton goods This brings the senate
to the fax schedule, with the important
wool schedule standing next. The por-
ton OF the bill passed is substantially
the same as reported, all committee
Changes being unimpOrtant while the
opposition amendments of Mr.. Jones
of Arkansas and Mr.. Vest were sys-
tematically rejected by maiorities
varying from to 10. Mr.. Allison Sc
cured the addition of a new para graph
to the cotton schedule with a view to
compensating cotton manufacturers
for the recent action of the senate in
placing raw cotton on the dutiahle list.
In paragraph $50, on motion of Mr..
Allison, the house provision was re-
stored. The remaining paragraphs on
spirits 600 to 293 inclusive) were
agreed to as reported without oppo-
Sition.
The wine paragraph led to some dis
cusSiOn. That on champa gne and 9th
err sparkling wines was agreed to as
reported. The committee paragraph
on still wines was perfected by strik
ing out the provision for an additional
duty of 3 cents on each bottle or jug
and the substitution of provision that
the filled bottles or jugs shall pay the
same duty as if empty.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-19
SENSATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS
Are Growing Out of the Joflnson-Pitts
Shooting ARRAY.

Are Growing Out of the Johnson-Pitts
Shooting ARRAY.
Atlanta, Ca, Feb. ia special to the
Constitution from Griffin, Ga. says:
There were some very sensational de-
velopments today growing out of the
shooting affray between DR.. G. e. john
son and J. T. Pitts, which occurred here
last week.
Late this afternoon Pitts took out
warrant for Johnson, charging him with
assaulting Mrs. Pitts.
Johnson was arrested and gave bond in
the sum of s400.
johnson says he is not guilty.
Pitts and his wife declare that the
charges in the warrant are true. Johnson
has been their physician since last June.
and was admitted to their house and
looked upon as an honorable man, they
claim, until the commission of the act
which led to all thetrouble.
The warrant states the date to be jan
uary 13, but Mrs. Pitts fixes IL on another
date.
On Jan. q they say that Johnson signed
a paper in their presence admitting un-
becoming conduct and agreeing to leave
the city in five days and not to return
except in case of serious Illness in his
family. He failed to act up TO his agree
ment, hence the subsequent action.
This paper they say~i in the, hands of
their attorneys, Harris county.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-19
A WHOLESALE MASSACRE
Two Thousand MoSIems Bite the
Dust.
LlTEA NEARLY DEPOPULATED
Women and Children Are Killed lndscrimi
nately By Christians.
PREPARING FOR AN EMERGENCY
Thinks the Only Solution of the Diff
culties Prevailing In the Island.
No Other Resource.

Canea, Feb. 1S.-Rumors of a whole
sale massacre of Mussulmans at Sttia
have reached here, some of the reports
placing the number of killed at 1000,
which includes almost the entire Moslem
population of the town. 1t is said that
men, women and children were killed in
discriminatory by the Christians. 1t is
impossible at present to confirm the re-
ports, but the rumors have created the
deepest anxiety here. Gen. ,Bor, who is
in command of the gendarmerie at
Canea, has sent two Italian officers of the
gendarmerie to Sitia in gunboat to
inquire into the truth or falsity of the
reports. The fort at Voucoulis, which is
garrisoned by 500 Turkish troops, has
been besieged for several days by large
force Of well armed insurgents. Yester-
day the commander of the besieging
force called upon the Turkish commander
to surrender and promised safe conduct
to any of the garrisons who chose to ac-
cept it.
The Turks refused to surrender on any
terms. 1t is stated that the garrison has
provisions enough to last for twenty
days and a plentiful supply of ammuni-
tion. 1t is reported that Greek troops
started today for Voucoulis to aid the in
surgents in the capture of the place.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-19
POSTMASTER-GEN. WILSON
Accepts the Presidency of the Washing
ton and Lee University-Herbert
Abolishes the Naval Steel
Board.

Washington, Feb. 18.--PostmasterG Cen
eral Wilson authorizes the statement that
he has accepted the presidency of the
Washington and Lee university.
Acting Secretary McAdoo and Admiral
Ramsey have authorized an unqualified
denial of the public assertion that Ad-
miral Bunce has sent a report to the de-
partment crittcising the vessels of his
squadron or recommended expenditures
approximating a million dollars, or in
fact any extended report at all. On the
contrary as result of the stormy trip
to Charleston, the additional repairs and
expenditures required is a whale boat to
replace the one lost by the Maine. The
published statements are declared to be
a collection of the academic criticisms
passed upon the ships by various officers
in the past three or four years.
Secretary Herbert's final act before
leaving for Charleston yesterday was to
sign an order abolishing the naval steel
board and transferring its work to the
bureaus of steam engineering and con-
struction. This board, which was con-
structed by Secretary Whitney, has been
for nearly twelve years the source OF con-
tinual trouble in the navy department,
and the subject of drastic criticism at
all times. Yesterday Naval Constructor
Dashiel was ordered to the construction
bureau, and all matters pertaining to
ships material were transferred with
him. Similarly Assistant Engineer Free
man was transferred, together with all
machinery matters, etc, to the steam en-
gineering bureau and the third member
of the board, its chairman, Capt. Coffin,
is to be given other duty.
The resolution before the senate COM
mittee on military affairs providing for
the presence of the West Point cadets at
the Inauguration appears to make but lit
tie headway. The subject was brought
up this morning, but no action was taken.
The committee appears to be about even
ly divided, but Mr.. Hawley hopes to get
a favorable report for g. special meeting
to be held next Monday.
Meanwhile he has been in communica-
tion with the railroads for the purpose
of fixing as low a rate as possible for the
boys. He has been successful In this and
believes that the committee will eventual
ly order a favora BILE report.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-19
THE ARBITRATION TREATY
And the Amidon Case the Theme of Dis
cussion in the Executive Ses-
sion of the Senate

Washington, Feb. 1S.-Immediately af-
ter the senate went into executive session
Senator Sherman, of Ohio. sought to call
up the general treaty of arbitration with
Great Britain, but he met with a repulse
at the very outset. A motion was made
that business on the calendar be proceed
ed with, the argument being that there
were number of important nominations,
particularly of a judicial character that
ought to be acted upon. The yeas and
nays were demanded and those favor
ing the consideration of the nominations
won. The nomination of William H.
Munger of Nabraska, to be district judge
for the district of Nebraska, was confirm
ed without opposition The nomination
of Charles F. Amidon, to be district Judge
for the district of North Dakota, was
then called up. T34
The debate on the Amidon case lasted
for more than three hours, Mr.. Hans
brough. the republican senator from
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-19
PREPARING FOR EMERGENCY.
Saad Ed Din Pasha Is Not Returning to
Crete,

Constantinople, Feb. 1S.-The report
sent out in dispatches from Athens that
Saad Ed Din Pasha, who was recently
recalled here from Crete at the instance
of the powers for fomenting anti-reform
movements among the inhabitants of the
island, was about to start, and, in fact,
had been started on his return to Crete
at the head of three battalions of Turk
ISL troops, is without foundation.
The porte is placing every confidence
in she assurances of the powers in regard
to their pacification of Crete, preven-
ton of Greek aggressions, etc, but at the
same time the Ottoman government Is
making extensive Preparations for meet
ing any emergency that may arise from
the course of events.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-19
Texas STREET CAR STRIKE.

Galveston, Tex. Feb 1S.-The street
car strike was adjusted this morning on
the following basis: Men In the employ
of the company one year or longer are
to receive Is cents an hour, and those in
the employ of the company six months, II
cents an hour. The company further
agrees to give the preference to union
men when employing additional labor.
The contract between the men and the
company based on the terms stated, has
been signed and Is good for one year.
Immediately on signing the contract SER
vice was resumed on all lines.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-19
MASSACRE AT sITIA.

Two Thousand Moslems Bite the
Dust
Vienna, Feb. 1S.-The Noue Freie
Presse says that 1000 Moslems have been
massacred at Sitia in the extreme ex-
tremity of Crete. The paper adds that
the Greek forces are surrounding the
Moslem village on the island. The fore
going is officially announced in Constan-
tinople, where the intelligence has Gre
ated much excitement.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-19
SMALLPOX AT. PENSACOLA.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-The navy depart
ment received telegram today announc-
ing a case of smallpox at the Pensacola
navy yard and Acting Secretary Nc
Adoo promptly authorized the expendi-
ture of $500, IL needed, to erect tenn
porary hospital there.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-19
GREEK TROOPS

Said to Occupy the Town Of
Sitia.
Athens, Feb. 1S-It was rumored here
tonight that Greek troops had occupied
the town of Sitia, but up to a late hour
no confirmation of the rumor could be
obtained
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-19
UNION WITH GREECE.
George Berovltch Pasha Says 1t Is the
Only Solution.

OIIIy FJOIuttV1Is
Athens, Feb. 1S.-George Berovitch
Pasha, late Christian governor of Crete,
who resigned his office and left Canea
on February IA, has arrived at Corfu,
where he has been interviewed by rep
resentatives of the press. In describing
the siuation from his. point of view the
ex-governor says that from the moment
of the raising of the Greek flag in Crete
1t became plain that the only solution
of the difficulties prevailing in the island
was its union with Greece. In his opin-
ion, any other course will result in
bloody catastrophe.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-19
UNION IRON AND STEEL co.
Will Resume the Manufacture of Cotton
Ties

Youngstown, O., Feb. 1S.-It is an
nounced that the Union Iron and Steel
company here will resume the manu-
facture of cotton ties at once, and has
orders enough to keep the cotton tie mills
going for several months. No cotton ties
have been made at this mill during the
year The same company's eight-inch
mill resumed yesterday, after an idleness
of several months.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-19
RESERVES CALLED OUT.

Sixty-Four Thousand Ordered to the
~ Front.
Constantinople, Feb. 18.-The govern
ment has called out 64, 900 reserves in the
provinces of Broussa and Trobizond.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-19
AUSTRIAN SQUADRON

In Crete Waters Has Been Rein
forced.
Vienna, Feb. 18.-The Austrian squad
ron in Cretan waters has been reinforced
and Admiral Hinke has assumed COM
mand.