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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
VICTORIOUS TURNER'S.
Crowns of Laurel Awarded the Win
ners mt st. Louis.

st. Louis, May 10.-The twenty sew
enth national festival of the North
German Gymnastic union, or Turner
bund, on Sunday. closed most success
full meeting of four days, and prizes
were awarded TO the visitors. Like
those given by King George of Greece
to the successful competitors in the
Olympian games at Athens last year.
they consisted of laurel wreaths. Each
wreath was tied with a white satin rib
bon, inscribed with the words: Tween
ty-seventh Bundes-Turn-Fest, ST. Louis,
Mo-, May 0. 1897" 4 diploma accom-
panied each wreath.
The great work of computing the re-
suits OF the many contests was done I'M
der the management of Mr.. Guenther,
OF Allegheny, Pa, with a corps of ten
meL. These were kept busy night and
day from the beginning of the contests
until late Sunday evening. The results
of the different contests follow:
Group /. in class competition. lis classes
competing Division A, Philadelphia T. V.
won first prize: division b. Denver T. ",
first: division c, Holyoke (Mass.) T. W,
first; division d. Plattsmouth 6Neb.) T. ".
first.
Group 2. in class competition. ten classes
competing-centrsl T. ". of Plattsburg,
first.
Group 3. in society competition, ten
classes contesting-South st. Louis T. ".
first
Individual contests. sharpshooting. ten
men competing-w. r. Roessler. ST. Louis
T. ". first.
Club swinging, Is competitors - Fred
Metz. Newark. n. j., first.
Wrestling. catch-as-catch-can. heavy
weight. IA competitors-F. G. Eisner, Au-
rora T. V. Chicago, first.
Middleweight, II competitors - III. w.
Abecken, Concordia T. ". ST. Louis. first;
lightweights. IL contestants. Theodore Kop-
pin. South st. Louis, first
Individual work on apparatus and in
field sports. 100 contestants-George YER
valin, Denver T. ". first.
Fencing with foils. SO competitors-A.
Zeger, Chicago T. ". first.
Fencing with broadswords, 10 competi-
tors-F. Turnt, Chicago L. ", first.
Swimming. distance 1,5so feet. IA competi-
tors-John T. Taylor. Central T. ", OF
Pittsburgh, first. Time. 9 minutes. slz sec
onds.
Individual contests in high jumping, put
ting up the s0-pound weight and hop-step
and jump-Christ Wegel, Buffalo, first.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
GOMEZ STRIKES A BLOW.
InHicts severe Defeat Upon the Span
iards ia Havana Province.

Key West, Fla, May 11.-There is
rumor of an engagement near Guines,
Havana province, between Gen. Gomez
and the Spanish troops, in which the
Spaniards were severely defeated. One
hundred and fifty were killed and 90
wounded, who were taken to Havana.
The town of Canal, in Pinar del Rio
province, has been raided again. The
insurgents, after cutting the wire
fences, entered the town, passing be-
fore several of the forts without re-
sistance from the garrison. The
stores were sacked and 70 houses
burned.
The Murcia battalion encountered the
insurgents at Bamburanao, and after
three hours of hard fighting the Span
ish were defeated, losing II killed and
26 wounded. The insurgents attacked
the garrison of the sugar plantation of
Pastore, in Santa Clara province, kill
ing several soldiers and the captain and
capturing considerable merchandise,
arms and ammunition. Gen. Gomez
has captured the guerrilla forces of
Nieia and Bermeia, Havana province,
composed of AZ men, among whom were
80 Cubans, who were Immediately exc
cuted. The rest, the Spaniards, were
set at liberty
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

In the suburbs of Greater New York
the children are getting well paid for
bones which they collect. \ sweet
faced, overworked little mother. re
forming from shopping expedition
found her porch strewn with the un-
slightly objects. Calling her little sors
aged four and six respectively, she babe
them remove the debris. then come 70
her for "a talk" Little six-year-old
seemed deeply impressed by his sin, al
the mothers concluding sentence. that
they would kill mamma If they
worried her So" both chubby arms
sought her neck as he promised &c
mend his ways. Then the younger boy
inquired in a practical voice: "Oh,
say, mamma. If rou do die, may have
YOUR bones to sell ?"-N. Y. World.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
Eirht-Hnnr nnr for Machinists.

Kansas City. Mo-. May I'll he con-
vention of the international Associa-
ton of Machinists adopted a resolution
demanding an eight-bour day in every
branch of the trade May ], 1898. was
set for the day when the demand VIII
be made, and unless the concession Is
made they will refuse to work.
Revoke Cieveiapa's Forestry order
WASHINGTON. MAY r. The senate
agreed TO All amendment TO the sundry
civil bill revoking the order OF Presi-
dent Cleveland. made on February =
last. establishing forest reservations
aggregating i7.o00.Wl0 acres.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
FOREIGN lNTEIlIcFNcE-

Both at Nelestino and Pharsalos the
Greek troops routed the Turkish troops
in the biggest and most important bat
ties of the war. Crown Prince Con-
stantine and Prince Nicholas fought
courageously in the front rank. The
losses were heavy on both sides.
Later advices from Paris say that
$50 bodies had been taken from the ru-
ms of the bazar that was burned, those
dead Including many of the most con-
spicuous women in Paris society. OF the
400 or more injured many will die.
Through the inflow OF water into the
Kelloe colliery near Durham, England,
II men were crowned.
At Toronto the James Morrison Brass
Manufacturing company, the biggest
concern Of its kind in Canada, failed for
$4,000.
The Turks have taken Pharsalos. The
Greek troops have abandoned the town
and fed to Dokomos. 10 miles south.
Near Nelestiuo an engagement lasted
several hours, the Greeks being finally
beaten back, and retreated upon Volo,
sharply pursued by the Turks. 1t was
said that if the powers insisted on the
withdrawal of Greek troops from Crete
as condition of mediation. Greece
would reply that she preferred war even
tc determination.
Dispatches from Athens say that
Greece has made a written application
to the powers through their representa-
tives at Athens with view 10 obtaining
mediation. 1t was believed that an
armistice of fortnight between Greece
and Turkey would be agreed upon.
Flames wrecked the building of Z. a.
Small & Co, wholesale clothiers at Mon
tTeal. the loss being S125.O0O.
Constantinople advices say that a cir
cular has been addressed by Shiek-ul-
Islam to the Imams in Constantinople
and the provinces which foreshadows
the speedy approach of holy war.
a law has been signed by PRESIDENT
Zelaya abolishing capital punishment
in Nicaragua.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

4 man who had once been tried for
murder and acquitted walked into a
New York court and said that his con-
science troubled him; that he was
guilty of the murder of which he had
been accused, and that he wanted to
be punished. The judge Informed him
that. having once been put in jeopardy
of his life. he could not again. under
the constitution. be tried on the same
charge; but. being wise judge and
willing TO accommodate. he ordered the
man taken into custody and inquiry
made as to his sanity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
Two Hanks Closed.

The Dalles, Ore, May s.-The Dalles
rational bank was closed by Bank Ex-
aminer Charles Clary, against the adj
vice and in spite of the protest of the
banks officials. The immediate cause
of the closing, il is said. was disagree
ment among the stockholders.
Lincoln, Neb., May s.-The Exchange
bank of Atkinson. State Treasurer Bart
Iev's bank. was e. ken in charge by State
Bank Examiner Coad. The bank had a
capital of $4,000. Its last statement
shows assets amounting TO s1l7.367.
liabilities were n 10 034
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
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a Vote af Censure.

Cleveland. o., May SIN the bankers
convention the resolution introduced
earlier in the week censuring the Amer
lean Federation of Labor for indorsing
the free silver movement was adopted.
The delegates took the ground that the
federation. by its action. had entered
politics. All the international officers
xvera reelected
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

DIR. Pye Smith maintains that exces-
sive eating Is an abuse that tends to the
injury of brain workers more than any
other cause. Many active brain work
ers have suddenly broken down and
fancied that il was due to brain fatigue,
when. as a matter of fact, IL was due 20
overstuffing Of their stomacEs. The fur
mace connected with the mental ma
chine became clog ged and, as result,
disease came: and before the case wns
fully appreciated. demoralized condi-
ton Of the nervous system was mani
tested. and the prosaic cause for the
collapse is announced as mental over
work :"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
Forest Fires.

Forest fires were burning fiercely in
all directions from Shell Lake and unless
rain came soon many farmers would
lose their homes. The cranberry
marshes and blueberry brush were
afire. and light crop Of each will be
the result. On the Indian reservation
northeast OF Keshena several thousand
acres of timber have been burned over.
Near Maple the flames have devastated
several million feet of standing pine
and number of unoccupied lumber
camps have been burned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

Larissa, May 1.-THE Greek feet has
left Nolo. but the French, Italian and
British guard ships remain. The town
is quiet, and has been occupied by the
Turkish troops. A considerable num-
Der of the latter have taken up positions
on the surrounding heights. The bulk
of the Ottoman army, however. has
been withdrawn, and is marching in an
other direction. The Turkish officers
complain of the nonresistance of the
Greeks, and declare il is not war, but
merely a military nrnmenade
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
nru,.cI. Expo.,,ion open.

Brussels, May 1.-THE Brussels eN-
position was formally opened at two
o'clock Monday afternoon in the pres
ence of the ministers, the diplomatic
corps and the civil and military authori-
lies. Immense crowds of people were
present. NJ. De Mot, president of the
executive. and NJ. Nyssens, minister OF
public works, made speeches. The in
augural cantate were executed by a
choir of 500 voices. King Leopold ar
rived on the ground at 2:45 .. m.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
VIII Discard the stripes.

Lansing, Kan, May 10.-The board OF
directors of the state penitentiary have
announced TO the convicts that the reg
ulation striped uniforms will be dis
carded. beginning on the 4th of July.
The new garb of the convicts is to he
OF gray material. with black stripes
along the outer seam of the trousers and
around the coat sleeves. The old striped
uniforms will be worn only in the coal
mine and by offenders against prison
diSrinlinq
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

Students of ancient history will re-
member Pharsalos, for it was on the
plain adjoining the town where Gas r..
CT the battle of Pharsalos was fought,
in which Cesar defeated POmpey. IT
has always been regarded as one of the
most important military positions in
Greece. On the hills east of the town
the Romans under Quintius Flaminius
defeated the Macedonians under Philip.
IL is all historic ground.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

The Wisconsin division of the Trav-
elers' Protective association held its
fourth annual convention in Madison,
about 20 deleg ates being present. Off
GERS for the ensuing year were elected
as follows:
President, r. NJ. Sigafoos, Racine; vice
president Henry Fellows, Milwaukee,; sec
rotary and treasurer, Samuel Friedberg.
Milwaukee,; delegates to tie national con-
ventfon at Nashville. ]. Schneider and A A.
Settling
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

You're not the only -" That is
about all one hears nowadays. and il is
So interesting for one TO learn that
he is not the only -. The dash rep
resents an individual Of almost every
conceivable species. II is so gratifying
learn that you are not the only but
IN in the contribution box. the only
flea on the dog. the only can on the
dump. the only oyster in the stew. the
only seed in the pumpkin. the only fish
in the brook. the only page in the Bible.
the only dog in the pound. the only
poster on the fence. the only shirt in
the window. the only cloud in the sky.
tie only frog in the pond. etc
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

The general belief is that the tomb
OF Gen. Grant is practically indestruct-
ible by the elements, unless it is the iron
roof, which will have to be replaced
from time 20 time. The rest is built
from the hardest rocks, the walls being
from ten to twenty-five feet thick. The
square portion is 90 feet each way by
20 feet high. The cost of the structure
was in excess of $780, o.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

The New York board of health makes
a daily medical examination Of school
children thought to be threatened with
disease. OF the 4.599 examined recently
e43 were excluded on account of dan
ererouS SymntomS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

New Orleans. May 1i.-A big crevasse
has occurred in the levee at Baton
Rouge, the state capital. Fifteen feet
of the levee gave away and the break is
fast spreading. The people are leaving
town. A break which was closed oc-
Cured there last week. but the leYee IS
weak. The break is 9s miles above New
Orleans, on this side OF the river.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
r.n 40 S.cc..I Uusfsca Field

Clarksburg. W. Va. May ION. NJ.
Davis. an intimate of Judge Golf, of the
United States circuit court of appeals.
says there is no question as 10 the flu
ture of the judge. He has been offered
and has accepted the place which JUS
tice Field. of the supreme court, will
vacate within few months.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
4 Moment n science.

Caller (great scientist)-The work
ings of the human mind when asleep
are full of wonder. Have you ever
started up from a sound, dreamless
sleep, with every sense on the alert.
and with your whole being thrilled
with a vivid yet indefnable feeling
that something was wrong, and instant
action required?
Mrs. Tantrum-O Otter, and in nearly
every case have found that i was
awakened by the fumbling of my hus-
bands night key at the front door
New York Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

II is remarked that 10 Spain had not
destroyed her forests she would no;
have become decadent nation. de-
pending on cole mics for support. After
the forests disappeared springs and
small streams followed, and agricul-
ture heavily decl' ned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

Gov. RamsdeIl. of New Hampshire, APP
pointed a day of fasting and prayer.
not, as he saws. that he believes the peo-
pie will fast and pray, but simply be-
cause my council has advised me to. "
He expressed his personal opinion when
he say~s swbat'- the use Of NPFsointin g
an annual fast day when everybody
goes to the races instead of to church? %
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
nImetoIlIc Commi..ion sails.

New York. May 1o.-Ex-Vice Presi-
dent Adlai f. Stevenson, Gen. c. j.
Payne and United States Senator +. C..
Wolcott, who were recently appointed
by President Mckinley as commission
to confer with the heads of European
governments relative TO the holding OF
on international bimetallic conference.
sailed for Havre on the French liner La
T0prafna Saturday
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

Forty-seven women graduated in the
law course at the university of the
city Of New York recently. Consider
ing the fact that women have been LAY
sng down the law" fer so long, IL is not
surprising that few Of them are TAX
suu II I'M
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

That Macon (Ga.) resident who paid
S11.3O0 the other day for two brass
bricks worth at retail about 20 cents
could have saved money by subscribing
for good weekly at sl.5O year for $50
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

People with weak eyes are cautioned
against the new spring colors. A purple
girl talking to a young man in a cream
coat. a red necktie. and a yellow ves',
with two red girls and green girl in the
distance. makes up combination OF
hues that is at least startling. The
poster girl seems TO have come TO life
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

Tesla has a great idea Of the virtues
Of sleeping 20 hours a day. while Edi-
sen contends that sleep is a habit that
may be overcome. These electricians
seem to have seized the subject by
the opposite poles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
rr,,I. ,1Ioncc Renewed.

London. May IA dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Rome says that the
pact of the powers constituting the
triple alliance was renewed Thursday
for a period of six years. The right to
withdraw, under tire terms of the
original agreement, expired on May 6,
and Germany has succeeded in persuad-
ing Italy not to exercise the right OF
xxff hi ra.val
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
The News Of the Week.
FIFTY.FIFTH CONGRESS.

BY TELEGRAPH AND MAIL.

Proceedings of the Special Session.
The United States senate on the 5th
by a vote of - to &c refused 10 ratify
the general arbitration treaty between
the United States AID Great Britain.
The sundry civil appropriation bill was
considered. Mr.. Deboe, OF Kentucky,
took the oath Of Office.
The United States senate on the 9Th
agreed 10 an amendment 10 the sundry
CIVIL bill revoking the order of Presi-
dent Cleveland. made February % last,
establishing forest reservations aggTe-
eating 1900. 900. The sundry civil bill
was passed. Ii carries an aggregate of
$50, 900 900. Senator Bacon (Ga.) intro
duced a joint resolution deprecating
war and announcing the policy of the
government in favor of arbitration.
Referred TO the committee on foreign
relations. The house adopted a reso-
luton providing that it should meet
only on Mondays and Thursdays of
each week until otherwise ordered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
FIor,da.. Treasurer short.

Jacksonville. Fla, May 10.-The legis-
lative investigating committee hls
found State Treasurer Collins short $780,
600 and has demanded his impeachment
and immediate retirement from Office.
Other prominent people are mixed up
in This affair
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
The Un.ttninabIe.

Bachelder-Then why does woman
cry at her wedding?
Benedick-She cries for JOY, to De
sure.
81 guess that's probably right. She's
eternally crying for something she
can't have"-N. Y. Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
Peace Negotiations.

New York. May s.-A special to the
Journal from Havana says: Your cor
respondent is able on high authority to
confirm the Journals recent Washing
ton reports as to negotiations pending
there between Secretary of State Sher-
man. Dupuy de LONE and Estranda Pal
ma looking to a peaceful solution, by
purchase or otherwise. of the Cuban
question.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
Given once.
The following appointments have bee

The following appointments nave peer
announced by Gov. Scofield:
W. z. Plummer, of Durand. as district
attorney of Pepin county, to succeed p. ID
Barber, resigned; W. r. Newcomb, as coun-
ty Judge of Pepin county, to succeed W. f.
Plummer, resigned; Mrs. Lucy Il. Morris
Of Berlin. as member OF the state library
commission. to succeed Miss L. f. Stearns.
of Milwaukee, resigned; Z. b. Heimstreet
Of GAINESVILLE, as member of the state board
Of Oh armacy for the term ending in April
1902: n. F. France, of Platteville. as state
inspector of apiaries.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

Paris has contributed TO the record of
the century one of the most conspicuous
disasters The fire which suddenly en-
veloped n gala assemblage Of some Of
the most notable men ard women of the
rench capital and transformed scene
Of fashionable splendOr into terrible
harvest Of death was in many respects
horror unparalleled within the memory
of the present generation. Within IS
minutes after The first outcry of terror
the battle for life was over. The great
bszsr was in ruins and buried beneath
the ashes were over 100 human sscri-
fees, each one Of whom was connected
With the fashionable life Of the city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

The syncronograph. the new tele-
graph instrument. will send and receive
1000 words a minute. All we need now
IS a couple of men who can handle that
many words a minute.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

The Turkish soldiers who murdered
Frank LEM. an American bicyelist. in
Armenia Few years ago have been ac-
quilted. The news which reached
Washington of the result of this trial
also contained a statement IS 10 the
motive for the murder. II does not APP
pear thGt the Hlurderers were governed
by any ether motive than curiosity.
When they saw the bicycle approaching
one asked the question. rs that man
or a deviI?'' "ShOot at il and see" was
the reply. "If it falls. it's a man: If it
doesn't. it's a devil" Curiosity Is
raudable IL not carried too far. but the
Turks went 10 an extreme in ,als case
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
commerciaI Congres..

Kansas City. Mo-. May THE south
and west grain and trade congress
Thursday heard reports of committees
and addresses by number of delegates.
Samuel Lapham, of Charleston. S. C..
was made chairman of the congress.
Breedlove Smith. of New Orleans. was
made permanent chairman between ses-
lions. The name OF the congress was
changed TO the south and west CONNER
cial congress. The next session will be
Of Tampa. Fla. in February, 1898.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

The most fastidious woman in the
world lives in Boston. She refused TO
marry a young man because he wab-
bIed on his wheel She was afraid he
would wabbIe in matrimony
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
St,fue of Logan.

Chicago, May 1O.-The unveiling OF
the heroic equestrian statue OF Maj.
Gen. John A. Logan viii take place on
the lake front July %. 1t will be made
the occasion of a military and civic
demonstration.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13
Consolation.

"Dearie," she asked. "am l the first
woman you ever loved?"
"No," he answered, "but from the
miIdness of the attack feel sure yon
are going 70 be the last one."-Indian-
apolis Journa
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-13

In London they are painting the
wheels of their coaches and carriages a
vermillion red this year. and red has be-
come the prevailing color in hats and
everYthinR else.