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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

James Butler, who WINS convicted in
Waukcsha of murder III the first degree,
was sentenced by Judge Dick TO life
imprisonment at Waupun. Butler muir
dered his wife on July 5 at Lisbon. His
defense was insanity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

St. Louis. Dee. 2s. - Late Monday
afternoon Marcus NassauaT, young
man living in Clayton. a suburb of this
city. shot his sweetheart, Miss Katie
Dosenbach. daughter of the ex-sherif,
and then blew out his own brains.
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WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
Convicted of Murder.

The jury in Wausau in the celebrated
Houston murder case from Wood coun-
ty returned a verdict against the de-
PENDANTS. Charles II. Emery and VIII
liam Lord, OF murder I'm the first de
gree. Peter Houston was murdered
June ?, 1893, by being shot through The
head while sitting in his own house. i
few miles from Grand Rapids. The
fatal shot was fired through the window
6Y some parties on The outside. Emery
was arrested on suspicion and later
David Jacobs, father Of Mrs. Houston.
was arrested and confessed that he
Lord and Emery had murdered Hous-
ton ard that Emery had fred the fatal
shot. Jacobs WAS sent to states prison
for life. lord and Emery were con
yicted in Wood county in 1894, but sub
sequently were granted a new trial.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30
Mine Worker. TO Meet.

Columbus, o., Dec. ga call was IS
sued Thursday for the ninth annual
convention of the United Mine Workers
of America 20 meet in Columbus jan
.,o~,.ts 1905
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

The United States Will now proceed
20 break the reindeer record The old
est inhabitsnt Of Lapland UilI be as
tonished when he hears n the end OF
the season oft time made in Alaska.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

& -allau; California judge has decTced
.hat "a wife can be compelled 10 s1g-
port her husband by labor" j i al
urdoub:ed fact that mulfitudes % wives
do that without aav order Of courts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

Efforts are being made by Senators
Mitchell and Spooner TO secure the
presence of President Mckinley at the
celebration to be held in Milwaukee
next June In honor OF the semiccnten-
NAL of the states accession to the
union
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

4 Ncr Orleans paper SAYS the home
production Of beet sugar will bs a pow
erful ally for cane sugar IN this country.
J, viii also be something Of that nature
in the American farmers bank account.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

The jury in what is known as the
Breen shooting case returned yernct
OF not guilty. The shooting took place
in Milwaukee in June. 1896, during a
street car strike. when Motorman David
Breen and Conductor Adolph Schwartz
were shot and seriously wounded while
running a car through the Bayyiew
district. This was the second trial, in
which six men were defendants, as fol
lows: Charles Fleischman, Henry
Kuester. Jacob Noll, Leander Marble,
Nels Nelson. Richard Wachsmuth. IL
the first trial the jury failed TO agree
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

Tiff City. Mo, Dec. 1.-TWO little
children of a farmer living near here
climbed into a pigsty to catch one OF
the pigs. They were set upon by mum
Der of hogs, which killed and ate both
children before they were found.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

Kansas City, Mo. Dec. 24.-The stock
holders of the Omaha. Kansas City &
Eastern railway voted 10 increase the
capital stock of the railroad from ST.
500. 900 10 s.. OO0. 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30
A Special Message Coming.

New York, Dec. PA Washington
special to the New York Journal says
President Mckinley will recommend
the establishment of department OF
commerce and industry. The message
urging congress to provide for this is
to be sent in shortly after the holidays.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30
Wis

Thirteen crimes were punishable by
death in Great Britain when Queen Vic
toria assembled the throne Today there
nre practically hut tWo-trcason aHd
suurfssrr
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

Philadelphia. Dec. 24.-Ex-Congress-
man John Patton, of Curwensviile, Pa,
died in this city Thursday night after
a long illness. He was "a years of
npe
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30
Not what He Meant.

"Of course I know you don't need one,
but II you should happen 10 hear OF
anyone wanting a well-bred PUPPY,
'i.iuk OF me, don't sou know Troy
Tines
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

New York. Dec. 2s.-Furniture NOV
ers came upon a demijohn labeled
'pure rye whisky" James Flanagan
IS dead and Patrick McNulty Is dying
The demijohn contained corrosive sub
Innate
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30
sixteen I<fIled.

Dortmund. Prussia, Dec. 24.-Sixteen
persons were killed by an explosion of
fire damp in the Faiserstuhl III. pit
I~Ya
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-30

Count Ma,soukata. premier Of Japan,
has resigned.
Evening star., 1897-01-15
SENATORIAL CAUCUS.

No Changes in the Bill for a BIZ
metallic international Conference,
The adjourned republican senatorial cau-
Gus, which was held in the Senate marble
room today, did not result in any changes
in the bill for an International bfmetallic
conference as drafted by the caucus COM
mittee. 1t was stated in the caucus that
there had been some interchange of views
with democratic senators, and that some
of them had expressed the opinion that the
word unlimited" as well as the word
Free" should be used In describing the
mintage which such conference as is pro-
posed would be called to secure .bu. the
caucus decided not to make the addition.
The discussion which took place developed
that the senators were Of opinion that the
one term really embraced the other. II
was stated that the language employed
was precisely the language which had been
used in the legislation providing for the
four previous conferences on the same sub
3ect. and 1t was urged tha: any change in
wording might injure he prospects OF Sc
curing conference with the European
nations.
Senator Chandler therefore was author
ized to introduce .he bill as prepared ty
the caucus committee, which he will prob
ably do ON Monday, as senator Wolcott's
representative ---e-s-
Evening star., 1897-01-15
THE STEEL BOARD.
1t Hns Acted Promptly and Effectively
Upon Two Important Matters.

1t Hns Acted Promptly and Effectively
Upon Two Important Matters.
The newly reorganized steel board has
acted promptly and effectively upon the
two important matters awaiting it's decis-
ion, and a result the work upon the bat
tie ships kearsarge and Kentucky will
proceed at once, to the relief of the hun
dreds of workmen at Newport News whose
employment has been suspended while all Of
hundreds of steel plates on hand there
were being slowly inspected. The board
held its first meeting yesterday evening
and received the detailed report of Con-
structor Dashiel, who had been delegated
to visit the steel works and the ship yards
and inspect the steel plate on hand The
first result of this work by Mr.. Dashiel
was TO render unnecessary the creation of
special board to examine the steel at the
Union iron works in San Francisco intend
ed for the battle ship Wisconsin. The
constructors visit to the Bethlehem works
whence these plates are supplied, showed
that the steel was up to specifications in
all respects, so the orders to the California
board were held up. So far as the steel at
Newport News Is concerned, the board de-
c'ded to do away with the time-consuming
and unnecessary process of testing, and so
spoiilng almost every plate. This was ef-
fected by ordering the plates to be assorted
by numbers into heats" If in working
plate breaks down. one or two plates Of the
same heat will be tested, and upon this
test Will depend the acceptance or rejection
Of the whole group.
Lastly. the board made some alterations
In the general specifications under which
the steel plate is made. The tensile
strength requirement is made more elas-
tic. varying with the percentage of carbon
contained within reasonable limits SO as to
make II easier to secure steel Of the de-
sired degree Of ductility,
Evening star., 1897-01-15
Personal. Mention.

Mr.. Eckels, controller of the currency,
has gone to Chicago on business relating to
the affairs of the Illinois National Bank.
Capt. F. Rodgers, commanding the battle
ship Massachusetts, is at the Metropolitan
Club. on leave of absence
Lieut. Commander William Swift of the
few days.
partment is at the Ebbitt on leave of abb
sence. =
Major Philip F. Harvey. surgeon, has
been granted. leave Of absence for two
months.
The leave of Lieut.. C. w. Fenton 7th
Cavalry, has been extended one month He
is at the Army and Navy Club.
manding general, United States army, was
elected president Of the Military Service
Institution at a, general meeting of the
members held at Governors Island, N. Y,
Wednesday.
Senior Gonzalo de Quesada, charge
to his bed at the Raleigh by illness, and has
been and still is unable to attend to his
personal correspondence.
Representative McI4aurin Of South Caro-
lima has brought his family to Washington
to remain until the close of the extra ses-
sion. He has secured the house at 2O26 /
street northwest.
Walter F. Macnichol left this morning to
join Sol Smith Russell In Chicago as treas
urer. So,
Clerk Joseph Y Potts and Docket Clerk
J. Hall Collegiate of the Police Court have
been confined to their homes by Illness dur
ing the past few days.
Mr. w. F: Fowler, jr, who has been con-
fined to his home the past week, Is improv-
ing, and hopes to be out i'm few days.
Evening star., 1897-01-15
tPR0AR IN 4 CHURCH.
Protest Presented Against the Ne,x
Bishop of London.

LONDON. January l5.-Durins the Core
mony at ST. Mary-ie-Bow today confirm
ing the election OF DIR. MerdelI Creighton
as bishop of London in succession to Dr
Temple now archbishop of Canterbury.
John kensit. a layman. read protest
against Dr. Creighton's election on rho
ground OF the prelate's alleged desire IN
undo the work OF the reformation by In
Producing the trinklets of Rome"
kensit added that DIR. Creighton had
been infaithful TO the promises made AT
ms ordination to drive out all erroneous
doctrines and punish the "disobedien,
clergy who are trying to introduce Romish h
doctrir A'si'
Inc vicar general refused to listen to the
protest and kensit protested again. twice
ASKING why the vicar general did not call
upon the op)eetors to come forward and
why he did not hear them
This called forth applause and stamn,ns
OF feet. mingled with cries Of "Hear.
Hear" and counter cries of ..Rememhe,
this Is a church." &C
AFTER the ceremony kensit and his friends
distributed copies Of the protest amons
those present.
Evening star., 1897-01-15
DEATH OF Mr.. WILLIS
The Minister to Hawaii Succumbed
to a Long Illness.
REMAINS TO Be TAKEN 10 KENTUCKY
How His Reports Stayed the
Presidents Hands.
WAS HELD IN HIGH ESTEEM

SAN FRANCISCO, January 15-The
steamer Monwai which arrived at mid
night, brought advices from Honolulu to
the effect that United States Minister AL
bert 8. Willis died at $50 am, January 6.
after an illness covering several months,
resulting from the attack of pneumonia he
suffered on his vacation to the United
States
In April last the minister and family left
Hawaii for a visit to their old home at
Louisville. While in San Francisco, on the
return trip the minister contracted a Sc
we're cold, which settled upon his lungs.
This was the immediate cause of his
death. At noon, October 81, while leaving
church, his horse ran away and threw Mr..
Willis to the ground. He was taken to a
physicians Office, and soon recovered suffi-
GENTLY to return to his home at Waikiki.
He never left 1t again.
Fever increased, and the cold taken in
San Francisco soon developed into pneu-
monia. This settled so firmly upon the
Evening star., 1897-01-15
ART CIRCLES SURPRISED.
Election of Mr.. Sargent Due to the
Younger Academfcians.

Election of Mr. Sargent Due to the
Younger Academicians.
LONDON, January 15.-"Benj. Williams
Leader, A.R.A.," was on everyoody's lips
as the new acGdemician, and the election
of Mr.. Sargent yesterday was therefore a
surprise. 1t was due to the influence of the
younger men in the academy. On the first
ballot each received ten votes, and on the
final ballot Mr.. Sargent received 80 votes
and Mr.. Leader 20 votes.
Mr.. Alfred Parsons election as an asso-
ciate was a reward more for his black and
white work in America than for his paint
ings. He is regarded as belonging to the
American set
The election of the Americans has heen
greeted with universal satisfaction Mr..
sargent was warmly congratulated by his
brother artists, and The newspapers tUis
morning express full approval
The Daily News says of the subject:
The academy has lone admirably and
mas manifested its intention to invest the
expression, Academician,' with a more non
oraoie slgnihcance than usually attaches TO
u IN an artistic Sense. Sarg snt has beaten
his master, Cdrolus Duran on his cwn
ground. He has surpassed Romney in a
painters skill. while his vivacitv is only
equaied by Mfilais: He is almos: worthy OF
the jealousy of Velasquez.' y,
The Daily Graphic says:
when the most British and oonser,-,-
i've academy thus elects Americans We
may fairly wonder at our masnanimiiv
ana rge-mindedness. Such Incidents nrc.
mote international smity, being no, an
empty compliment, bu: genuine concrefe
homage frankly offered
Evening star., 1897-01-15

Ballotfng is now In progress in Idaho
where Dubois is candidate for reelection,
with Claggett, populst, opposing him and
leading the field On joint ballot the Iegis-
lature stands: Populist-Gcnocrats, IL; sill
yer republicans, IS; straight republican, l.
Party caucuses are about to be held in
Illinois, North Carolina and South Dakota
In Illinois the legislature stands: Republi-
cans 126: democrats, 10; populists, 3 Ex-
Congressman Mason is now the leading
candidate. In North Carolina the Iegis-
lature stands: Republicans, 66; populsts,
IS: democrats, Al. Senator Pritchard is a
candidate for reelection and expects to
be chosen with populist and perhaps demo-
cratic support. In South Dakota the leg
10. Senator Kyle sta ndS for reelection,
but is opposed in his party. Representa-
tive Picker has been given the republi
can nomina ton.
Other state legislatures which have yet
to choose Senators stand thus: Kentucky
Republicans, Is; democrats, 6S; populists, =.
Florida-Democrats, G;; republicans, 3;
populists. 3. Arkansas-Democrats, 115;
p6pulists, Il; republicans, 3. Nevada-sil-
independents, =. Kansas-Populists, 81; re-
publicans, %; democrats, IL; silver repub-
licans. D. Washington-Populists, 81; re-
publicans, 2S. Colorado-Populists, Al; re-
publicans, u; democrats, "a; silverite l.
There is practically question to
the return Of Senator Jones of Arkansas
and Teller. the latter by combination
chances favor the reelection of Senator
Squire. Senator Brown of Utah will, it is
expected. be succeeded by a democrat
for the legislature, the exact figures IN
relation to which are not at hand, is over
whelmingly pro-silver and anti-republican
Evening star., 1897-01-15
TO PUNISH THE NATIVES.
The Massacre of British Party ts
he Avenged.

me Mussucre OF n british Party to
BE Avenged. -. .,.
LONDON, January 15.-The Daily News
announces that Lord Salisbury has con-
sented to a punitive attack upon the King
of Benin. in the Niger coast protectorate,
on account of the recent massacre of a
British expedition and number of Kroo-
men and native carriers. The attack will
however. be delayed about a month, until
the arrival of fresh officers from England
The expedition will comprise nearly a thou
sand men and will be determined expe-
dltion to avenge the massacred Europeans.
The men-of-war Widgeon. Thrush, Alecto
Philomel and Phoebe will anchor Off New
Benin during the operations.
A dispatch from Brass, Guinea coast
dated January IA. announces that Captain
Boisragon and Consular Officer Locke two
of the party, headed by Consul Phillips
which was almost annihilated by the ma
tives of Benin city while on a peaceful
mission to that district and unarmed, have
been saved after wandering in the brush
for a week. Both men were wounded
and there is no hope of any further res
cues. Twenty of the native carriers have
returned.
Evening star., 1897-01-15
THE EXT S EN- AT E
Members of That Body Who Will Retire on
the 4th of March.
Names of Those Who Have Thus Far
Been Elected or Nominated by
Controlling PARTIES.

Thirty senators retire at noon on the 4th
of next March. and the legislatures of sew
eral states are now wrestling with the
problem of electing successors. In most Of
the states there have either been elections
or else nominations by the parties control
ling the legislatures. The news of these
contests has been printed from time to
time. and some of the results were achieved
SO long ago that they may have passed out
of mind. To bring the senatorial situation
up to date. therefore, The Star prints to-
day table showing the names of the retir-
ing senators and the names of those who
have thus far been elected or nominated by
controlling parties. 1t is as follows:
Evening star., 1897-01-15
The Situation ut Raleigh.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
RALEIGH, n. c., January 15-There
was dramatic incident at noon today
Senator Butler met the committee of the
populist boilers and told them plainly tha. (.
II they did not return to the caucus they
fhould be crushed to atoms and driven
from the party.
he was asked by the committee what
would be the result in case the caucus re-
FUSED to take this action toward the bolt
ers. ana replied ne would himself do II.
Ihe committee at this became angry and
TOD him If these were his terms they woula
never return McCaskey chairman of the
oolters. said that if he did not get terps
satisfactory To his men he would neveT
consent to return 'e'
iWo OF the boilers. ID. Reid Parker and
senator Hardison. returned to tba ca,,o,e
after midnight last night
rms reduces the number of the ho,,.-- a..
seventeen 1t Is asserted that there 49,
three or four republicans who are -.
ffllcEaru, and that the latter needs sin
Teen popuiist votes to elect.
Inc populiSt main caucus adjourned after
HiidhiSne after agreeing to dispose of the
senatorship matter tonight Ii is now mn
derstood rhat Senator Butler will toni0nt
name Ms man. There are no end of sur
bhS~s as to who this may be- but nobodv
VIII Undertake to predict.
Evening star., 1897-01-15
REFORMS FOR CUBA.
Reported Decision of the Spanish
Ministry.


LONDON, January ia dispatch to the
Pail Mall Gazette from Madrid says that at
cabinet meeting just held, the queen re-
gent presiding, it was agreed to introduce
reforms in the Island of Cuba, and a royal
decree on the subject will be published on
the kings fste day.
1t Is added that it is possible that Julio
Sanguilly, the American citizen recently
sentenced at Havana to Imprisonment for
life on the charge of conspiracy against the
government, will be granted a free parGon.
No Negotiations with America.
MADRID, January 15-Senor Canovas
Del Castillo, the Spanish premier, in an in
terview, declares that absolutely no nego-
tiations are proceeding between Spain and
the United States on the subject of Cuba
He explained that he is ignorant of the
source of the rumors, and only desired to
state that they are completely unfounded.
On the other hand, 1t is declared that
early in February the government will
publish decree providing for Cuban re-
forms, allowing as much autonomy as the
sovereignty of Spain will permit.
Evening star., 1897-01-15
TELLER PRACTICALLY UNoPPOsED
He Will BE Reelected to the Senate
January 10.

DENVER. Col, January 15-The mem
bers of the Colorado legislature will vote
for United States senator to succeed Henry
NJ. Teller at noon Tuesday. January 10
The reelection of Senator Teller was made
cardinal principle in the platform upon
which nearly every member of the general
assembly was elected. and there will be
practically no opposition to his reelection
In the joint session it is certain that not
more than seven of the one hundred votes
VIII be cast against Teller, and there may
not be SO many. The utter hopelessness
OF the opposition may result in giving him
almost a unanimous vote
Evening star., 1897-01-15
HELD IN HIGH ESTEEM.
Had Many Amiable Qualities and
Possessed Unusual Abilities.

Mr.. Willis was held in high esteem dur
of many amiable qualities and possessed
ability much above the average of Con-
81 ess. When he was selected to succeed
Mr.. Blount minister to Hawaii he
found himself placed in different and en-
barrassing situation. The unpopularity Of
the policy which Mr. Cleveland had adopt
ed toward Hawaii rendered it difficult for
man Of an American spirit and lover of
liberty to maintain himself with credit as
American minister to that country
Mr. Wills did not escape the criticism
which had fallen abundantly upon his
predecessor, but subsequent events as well
as the correspondence with the State De-
partment, have shown that he exerted his
influence to save the administration from
falling deeper into the error involved in
Mr.. Clevelands Hawaiian policy 1t an
pears probable that If it had not been for
the representations made by Mr. Willis.
Ar. Cleveland would have taken an agrees
sive course looking to the re-establishment
Of the deposed monarchy.
Held Back the President.
When Mr.. Willis reached Hawaii he
found the provisional government fully es-
tablshed. and his reports to the depart
inert such as to discourage Mr.. Cleve-
land in his design to put the ex-queen
back On her throne Mr.. Willis course
was not always what the American peo.
pie would have had 1t, but it has been
recognized that he did the best that was
posslble under his instruct ctions, and that
In reality ii was due to him that Mr.
CleSeicnds administration was restrained
from peipetrating a most violent outrage
upon the new republic.
In this Mr.. Willis showed that his real
syMpathies were with the republic Had
he been more open in his sympathy he
would probably have lost all influence with
MS own government and been unable 10
accom- lish what he did toward modifying
Mr.. Cleveland's violent policy.
How Ee Was Regarded in Hawaii,
While in Washington last May Mr.. Willis
said to Star reporter:
THE feeling of the Hawaiian people and
the government is not only friendly and
amiable toward us. but is very cordial.
My residence in Hawaii from the time of
my going there to my departure on leave
OF absence has been very agreeable and
pleasant, without anything tarrine or dis
cordant. except for about a week during
the excitement of the revolution. 1 could
not desire more cordiality and manifesta-
ton of friendly feeling than 1 have re-
ccived from both the citizens and the gov
ernment of Hawaii. Everything Is neace-
ful. beautiful and delightful on the island
The legislature was about closing up its
work when l left. and it Accomplished
several important things. The fmmiers
ton question and number of other
questions are of great importance but the
government has manifested wisdom and
capacity In dealing with the questions a.
they arise. The islands are enioynr a
period of phenomenal prosperity. and the
people seem cOntented. There IN no taIk
and apparently no thought of revolution or
disorder. When people have money in their
pockets and plenty to eat they are not
apt to be discontented and to srumble. The