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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-08

1t may be true that the gods are in
favor Of the Greeks, but unfortunate
ly thu odds are in favor of the Turks.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-08
French Cabinet Dissensions.

London, June "a special dispatch
from Paris says rumors are current at
the French capital of serious dissen-
sion i'll the Meline cabinet and that its
reconstruction is probable.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-08

Avarice, which too often attends
wealth, is a greater evil than any that
Is found in poverty.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-08
True BiII Against Luetgart.

voted a true bill against A. L. Luet-
CART, the rich sausage manufacturer.
charging him with the murder OF his
wife.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-08

We cannot conquer fate and neressi-
ty, yet we can yield to them in such
manner as to be greater than if we
could.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-06-08

Hawaii is again rapping for admis-
sion. Why not let her in?
Arizona republican., 1897-12-02
THE TRUE INWARDNESS OF IT
The Nature of Cermany's De-
 mands Upon Hayti
The Indemnity Asked for 's Un important in Comparison with the Humiliation Involved In the Other Peromptory Requests.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The exact na ture of Germany's demands on Hayti became known flor the first time today The details came by way of steamer from Port au Prince, which arrived at New York yesterday, and show the de- mands to be as follows: First, an indemnity of twenty thousand Amer.- can dollars flor Emil Lueders. Sec ond, a promise that MT. Lueders may return to Hayti and there sojomn without danger of any kind. Third. a letter to my government in which you will express an apology for your proceedings toward the German gov ernment in the whole transaction. Fourth, that the president of Hayti shall graciously receive the German charge d'affairs at Port au Prince"
 It was also announced that if the indemnity was not given, a war ship would be sent. Diplomatic relations have not been broken. Without an- swering the demands Tn detail, Hayti asked if Germany by presenting this demand intended to close negotiations in the Lueders case and also upon what ground an apology was asked
 The money demanded was regarded by Hayti as of far less importance than the other three demands which were considered as affecting Hayti's honor. The demand that the president re- ceiye Count SchWerin graciousiy was looked upon as involving deep humil- iation, as it was this official who had gone before the president and rudely submitted his demands. It was this fourth demand which led Hayti to pre- ] pare for an evenituality. Since the foregoing correspondence closed it has
 become apparent according to cable dispatches from Berlin, that the sug-
 gestion as to the sending of warships
 has been modified and that hhere is
 no present purpose to send them.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-02
BAILEY FEN ROUTE.
he Democratic House Leader on Ea Iy
 Legislation.

St. Louis, Dec 1-Congressman Joseph Bailey of Texas, flhe recog- nized leader of the democratic side of the house, passed through 1he city today en route for Washington. He expressed his opinion that not much will be accomplished by the ap- preaching session of congress, par ticularly regarding the currency ques- tion.
 There is a possibility" he said, 'ithat the house may take some action regarding currency providing the pres ident sends a message to congress recommending the retirement of green backs and the conversion of non-in- terest bearing government notes into gold interest bearing securities. Should the president do this, such a measure would doubtless pass the house, but in no event would it pass the senates and do not believe it will be attempted"
Arizona republican., 1897-12-02
A BARGE LINE FOR ST. LOUIS.
The Business Men Arranging to Use
 the Mississippi the Year Round.

St. Louis, Dec IA meeting of the joint committees appointed by the Merchants exchange and the Business Mems league to formulate plans for the establishment of line of steel barges between this city and the gulf was held yesterday. All members of the committee were present and general discussion of the project re- suited in steps being taken which practically insure the! navigation of the Mississippi the year around.
 A sub- committee consisting of Hen ry Iangeburg, s. M. Kennard, Murray Carleton, I. H. Lionberger and Henry s. Potter, was appointed to draw up detailed plans for the organization of a company and the operation of the barge line. This committee was in structed to meet next Monday after noon and outline plans to be submit ted ulo general meeting of the conn mittee, to be called some day next week, when the plans will be adopted and active steps toward organization will be taken.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-02
A SIMPLE AFFAIR.
Greatly Magnified by the Sensational
 Press.

Washington, Dec. 1.-Dr. Von Hei- leben, the new German ambassador, was seen at the German embassy to- day. As to the Haytian controversy the doctor said: 'I have received no official instructions from my govern ment on the subject. Unofficially, the case has assumed in the press pro- portions far greater than it deserves. It is simply question of collecting an indemnity for an offense against a German citizen residing in Hayti
 "The demand is similar to many which the United States has made upon South American republics. The right of demanding and enforcing indemni- ties is universal and I do not doubt that this case will be settled in the usual way between the immediate par ties interested, Germany and Hayti. But in any event the matter is of too little consequence to attract consider alton and it is needless to make con- lecture of future possibilities.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-02
GETTING IN A HURRY AGAIN.
California Authorities Proceeding in
 the Durrant Case.

San Francisco, Dec. 1.-Deputy Att torney General Carter has taken the first step in the matter of securing a summary dismissal of the appeals of Murderer Durrant, now pending in the state supreme court. The rules of the state supreme court require thatt, in ordinary cases, befoe a motion to dismiss an appeal will be entertained, a preliminary notice of ten days in advance must be presented. The at torney general desires to make his motion to dismiss Dunrant's appeals on the 9th of this month. This is within the ten-day limit. So today he made motion that the rules be sus- pended and the time required for pre- liminary notice be shortened. The supreme count, has not yet acted upon MT. Carteris first motion. If the de- cision is favorable he will them pro- ceed with his secondary motion to dis miss the appeal.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-02
THORN'S CONFESSION.
The Published Report Was Piece of
 Mosaic Work.

New York, Dec. Martin Thorn, who last evening received the verdict of the jury which will send him to the electric chair to expiate the murder of William Guldensuppe, passed quiet night in his cell at Queens county jail. When the sheriff went in to see Thorn this morning the condemned man said he had no appetite for breakfast, but he felt a load was off his mind. Thorn did not talk as if he had any hope of getting new trial. He supposed, he said, that he would have to make up his mind for the worst.
 Mrs. Mack spent restless night, be- ing evidently much affected by the of the verdict she wept and expressed sorrow for her former lover, al though she says hsr conscience is re- Heved.
 Lawyer Howe denied in strong terms the statemian. that Thorn after con- viction confessed to the killing and dismemberment of Guldensuppe. He reiterated his belief that the court of appeals will reverse the verdict.
 Police Captain Motheven of Long Island said: There are some dis crepancies in the published repon5 of Thorn's confession, but the main fact is unchanged. Thorn made part of his confession to me and part to the sheriff.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-02

hapS the most sensitive legislation will prove to be connected with the railroad questions that will come up for treatment Pooling and the pow CTS of the interstate commission will no doubt awaken the still slumbering granger sentiment; but, from present symptoms, it will be found that the commercial opinion of the country has largely come round in favor of settlement of these questions that will give the roads fair chance for mak- ing reasonable profits and exempt them from undue extraneous official interference. The great interests whom the railroads serve are So weary of the unsettled condition of the carrying trade that they will be likely to support any fair and equit- able proposals the companies may present, and to oppose anything that savers of factional Bryanite hostility to the transportation interest
 Upon the whole, therefore, I see no reasons why the new year may not be
  in the stock market and a renewal of speculative buying. The congress sioDal discussion of the railroad quss- tion5 is likely to be attended with disturbing proposals, but 50 long as there is libtle probability of their ac- c-ptance such occurrences would af- ford only transient variations in the course of prices. There is no doubt much holding back from Wall street operations with a view to ascertain ing the temper of congress and the drift of conditions at the opening of the year; and, when those have ceased to be uncertainties of the future, we look for resumption of speculation with what force or measure of results the event must show. Nothing is more difficult than to forecast the moods of Wall street. They depend more on whims, or accidents, or ruts than upon conditions of fact which really affect the earning capacity of properties; a fact of which the pres ent insensiIbility of stocks to the large earnings of railroads is striking evidence. Two great facts are obvi- ous, however: that stocks are low at present. prices, and that the general conditions which regulate their value warrant an upward movement.
 ITO permanent investors, the mar ket presents probably as low a range of prices as we are likely to see for some time. For such to defer pur- chases, would be to face a probability that, at later stage, higher prices will have to be paid. Speculative purchases, if made on drops, afford fair chance for moderate gains on the principle of small profits and quick Teturns. Such operations are better suited to the present position of the market than large purchases and long holdings.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-02
LILLIAN BLAUvELT's SUIT.
The Noted Concert Singer Seeking a
 North Dakota Divorce

Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 1.-The di- vorce case. of Mime. Lillian Blauvelt, tine noted concert sl2ger, against her husband, Royal Stone Smith of New York city, was heard before Judge Winchester in chambers yesterday afternoon The complaint alleged non support, the plaintiff stating in her deposition that she earned from $1O,O0O to GOO yearly and that her husband did not contribute to the support of the family, but preferred to live from her earnings. Smjah de nied the allegations. The only witt nesses of the defendant were the mother and father of the plaintiff, who appeared to side with the husband. A decision will be rendered soon.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-02
A COAL COMBINE.
Embracing All Interests on Three
 Rivers

Pittsburg, Pa., Dec 1.-The biggest combination of river coal interests ever attempted promises to be effected before the new year. The scheme which is stupendous in its nature, pro- poses the organization of a company with a capitalization of $11, ,OOO ,OOO. It is to be a huge trust, controlling the river coal interests from lock No, 5 on the Monongahela Giver to New Or leans. The primary object of the con- 'bimation is to reduce expenses both in mining and shipping.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-02
THE U. P. PRESIDENCY.

Omaha, Neb., Zee. 1.-To Bee re- porter who asked him if there was any truth in the report that he has been offened and had accepted the presi- demcy of the Union Pacific, Horace G. Burt, vice president of the Northwest ern, today said: ''No, sir. So far as I am concerned there is not word of truth in the report '' Further than this denial, he declined to be inter viewed
Arizona republican., 1897-12-02
KANSAS CITY STOCK MARKET.

Kansas City, Dsc. 1-Cattle receipts, $500; market weak, to 10 cents lower; Texas steers, $2.SO@4.15; Texas cows, s2.35@4; native steers, s3.50@495; na- tive COWS and heifers, $125@415; stocloers and feeders, $2.50@45O; bulls, s2.75@4; sheep receipts, 1000; market weak; lambs, $3.75@5.75; muitons S2.5OM4.75.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-02
A GRocER's RICH CLERK DEAD.
Man Dies Whose Life and Inheritance
 Had Not Changed.

St. Joseph, Mo-, Dec. 1.-Thomas w. Flynn, a grocer's clerk, but the owner of property worth $75,000, died here yesterday from consumption He inherited his money from his father, spent none of it and added to it. He was a day laborer at times, butt had worked in the grocery the last eight years. One of his buildings alone gave him an income of $100 a month, far more than he earned at his work. He once studied medic, ne, but nervous ness made him give it up. The only surviving relative is a sister in Moa- tana, who will probably inherit the propeIly
Arizona republican., 1897-12-02
BLOODY RIOT IN MONTEVIDEO.

Montevideo, Dec. IA monster meeting of native UIuguayans and foreigners was held in favor of the candidacy of Senor Cuestas for the presidency. His opponents interfered and a great tumult ensued, in which several were killed and many injured.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-02

Island, ended this evening in verdic, of murder in the first degree. Sen tence was fixed at imprisonment for life at hard labor. Bennett is in jail under an indictment for murder and will be tried at this term of court.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-02
A HEAVY CATTLE LOSS.

Norton. Kan, Dec. 1.-Thomas I. Foster of this county recently bought many Texas cattle which began dying soon after he brought them here. An investigation just made by TaylCr Riddle, secretary of the livestock saE- itary board, shows that the disease is black leg. Ouer $S,OOO worth of the cattle were thus diseased
Arizona republican., 1897-12-02
AMMUNITION FOR AFRID1S.

London, Dec. Flight barges loaded with cases of gunpowder falsely la beled "arms" have been seized by the customs officers in the Thames.
 They emanated from Russia and were about to be transferred to the steamer Baluchistan for Persia. It is suggested that the ammunition was destined for the Afridis.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-02
SENTENCED FOR LIFE.
An Iowa Woman Who Fed Her Illus
 band Paris Green.

Davenport, Ia., Dec. 1.-The second trial of Mrs. Christine Behrns for the murder of her husband, Claus Behrns, last July by giving him paris green So that she could get his life insurance and marry Henry Bennett of Rock
Arizona republican., 1897-12-02
GOVERNMENT ARMOR.
The Board Reports Upon the Cost of a
 Plant

Washington, Dec. 1.-The board ap- pointed by congress to ascertain the cost of an armor plate plant made a report to Secretary Long today. The naval armor at rate of 600 tons per annum is set down at $3,375,000. No recommendation is made as to the location of the plant. Secretary Long will immediately advertise for proposals
Arizona republican., 1897-12-02
SENATOR HANNA'S ILLNESS.

Cleveland, O., Dec. 1.-Senator Han na's physician announced today that the senator is worse He will have to delay his proposed P Washington fer ten days.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-02
RYAN DEFEATED,

New Orleans, Dec I'm the Ryan Ruplin contest Ruplin was awarded the fight at the end of the tenth round.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-02
WHEAT.

Chicago, Dec. May wheat closed at soas@s015; December closed 9eA.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-08-31
IOWA REPUBLICANS.
WORK OF THE STATE CON-
VENTiON LAST WEEK.
Leslie Nj. Shaw Named for Governor
Something About the Nominee-His
Associates on the Ticket-The Plat
form as 1t Reads:

The Republicans of Iowa met at Ce-
dar Rapids Aug. Is and named the fol-
lowing state ticket
Governor ......... LESLIE VI. SHAW
Lieutenant Governor j C. MILLIMAN
Judge Supreme court
......CHARLES NJ. WATERMAN
Railroad Commissioner
........ CHARLES L. DAVIDSON
Supt Public Instruction.
......... RICHARD C. BARRETT
Mr.. Shaw is new to politics in this
state, having had his introduction last
year. He appeared in the CAMPAIGN as
surprise, for he possessed a greater
fund OF information on the money
question than almost any other speak
er in the state and he had a forcible
and telling way of expressing himself.
This was largely the basis of his vic
torious gubernatorial candidacy. He is
40 years old and was born in Yer
mont. He came west when young
man and worked his way through col
lege, being a graduate of Cornell Col
lege, Iowa, in 1873, and of the state uni
versity law school in 1876. He has al
ways been successful in business, ard
his interest in educational and philan-
thropic matters is lively one, and has
been helpful to his town. Mr. Shaw is
prominently identified with the Meth
odist church and has been a Law dele
gate in three general conferences.
Captain Milliman was born in Sara
toga County, New York, and is lust so
years old. He came to Iowa in 1865,
and in 1869 was elected county record
er of Harrison County and held the Of
flee eight years. He was for time a
banker, but in 1884 went into the real
estate and loan business, in which he
is still engaged with Almor Stern. He
was elected to the legislature in 1893
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-08-31

and reelected in 1895. Friends from
all parts of Iowa urged him to enter
the present contest. as he is considered
siding officer.
Judge Waterman is native of Ken
lucky. He was born in 1S47, and came
to Iowa in 1854. He has lived in Scott
county since 1863. He received his edu-
cation principally in the public schools,
private academy. He was admitted to
the bar in Scott county in 1873. He has
been a member of the legislature and
city attorney Of Davenport. He was
appointed district judge in June, 1887,
to fill a vacancy. He was elected that
ing Democratic majority of 1000 and
being elected by $500 majority. Since
then he has been Endorsed by both par
ties.
Mr.. Barrett has been county super
intendent of schools of Mitchell County
for twelve years. He was born in WAY
erly, Iowa, in 1858. He was educated in
the public and private schools Of the
state, graduating from Cornell College
at Mount Vernon, holding the honorary
degree of M. A. from that institution.
His whole life has been devoted to edu-
cational work He was fiys'times elect
ed superintendent of Mitchell County
without opposition. He has held sew
eral positions in educational work,
among them president of the state
teachers association, member of the
educational courc Gill; member of the
legislative committee and member Of
the Iowa State Teachers Reading Cir
Gle board. He has taught in or lee
tured before more than thirty teachers
institutes. He has been chairman of
the Republican county committee and
president of the Fourth District Repub-
lican League. He has always been an
active party worker, and has genial
manner which has made him many
friends all over the state.
Railroad Commissioner Davidson is
we'll known to all 1owans as an eff
Gent official in the position for which
he has been renominated.
Following is the text of the platform;
The Platform;
The republicans OF Iowa meet In convention,
enthusiastic in the recollection OF great -
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-08-31
THE WATER WE USE,

Ground water loses much organic
matter in percolating through the soil.
Shallow well water is generally to be
avoided Spring water is the very best.
The space about wells is usually con-
taminated with household refuse and
organic filth of all kinds.
The we'll with q water surface twenty
feet below ground may drain an area
of eighty feet radius or 100 feet in
diameter.
A depth Of ground water of only n
foot over an acre of sub-stratum would
furnish seasons supply to an ordi
nary spring.
Very few farm-houses there are
without some polluting collection of
organic matter within communicating
distance Of such a well.
AS rule no cases of contagious dis
eases are ever communicated by ar
tesian we'll water, though this NAV he
heavily charged with mineral matter
Water passing through soil may be-
come purer instead of more contami-
mated, because Of mechanical filtration.
action of bacteria inhabiting the upper
layers of soil and by oxygenation.
Deep wells (fifty feet or over) pass
ing through impermeabie stratum usu-
ally give very pure water. The i'm
purities from the surface can not get
through the clay and other impervious
stratum
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-08-31
ADVICE TO FARMERS.
Proper and Advantageous Way to Sell
Farm Products.

Farm Products.
The independent shippers Of grain to
Chicago begin to realize that they have
professional grain shippers over a
Adozen big states tributary to Chicago
number an army. Many Of them have
grown rich from the farmers wagons
by 25 years stay at their stations.
Some of them have private banks,
some have bought farms, all are pros
porous. This house has not a word
against these people. 1t is not doing
business with them. 1t is doing pusl-
ness with an army of farmers. 1t has
given producers the best practical help
since the railroads made the big central
markets possible. If 10000 farmers
have discovered that they have no
further use for 1000 country
grain buyers, they have per-
feet right to go past them, fill their
own cars, and ship their own grain.
Many years ago farmers discovered
that the old reaper and the old double
shovel one-horse corn cultiyator were
too slow. They left them in the fence
corners and bought improved machin-
cry. The manufacturers did not KICK.
They met the demand with self-bind-
ers and riding sulky plows. The world
has grown tired of many old things.
The farming world is getting tired OF
paying others TO do what it can do IL
self. If farmers wish to desert the
local shippers (who may have been
needed 40 years ago., no amount OF
muleishness on the part OF the ship
pers can stop them. Grain Shippers
have an organ to keep up their cour-
age. Their publication has again hlied
its columns with abuse of the farmers
commission house. 1t is case OF sore
toe. They howl because they are hurl.
The farmers understand this sort OF
warfare made on the house whlch mas
put them in touch with Chicago. Their
letters to us show that they believe
this fact, viz, that if there is enough
in grain shipments to hgnt 1or' inc
farmers want that margin. All that is
now needed to spread direct shipments
is some well-developed opposition.
Farmers are in q frame or nina 10 40
about as they please this year. we
welcome any fair and honorable at
tention from the paid organ OF gram
shippers. and will SEQ that its attacks
are we'll spread before independent
shippers and independent thinkers IN
a thousand farming communities. we
have assurances that our efforts in be-
half of farmers will be fully APP
preciated and reciprocated. Any man
or any house may be glad of fair
criticism from the enemy with such an
army at his back, but unjust, malig-
nant attacks, made with the intention
of vilifying and injuring us, are differ
ent. Farmers never were in better tenn
per to demand their full rights and
full profits for their labor than they
are to-day.-H. II. Carr.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-08-31
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If you have smarting feet or tight
shoes, try Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t coolS
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and gives rest and comfort Try it to-
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