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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

a Californian has invented bed that
turns the sleeper over without awaken
ing him. If he can devise a bed that
viii turn boy out of il hard enough to
wake him thoroughly at a reasonable
hour in the morning he viii hear some
thing to his advantage by communicat-
ing with almost any parent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

A New York judge has decided that
Gin the contemplation of the law dog
cannot be called vicious until he has
established a reputation by biting more
than once" Pedestrians will govern
themselves accordingly. IL a neighbOr's
dog bites you, don't despair; maybe the
brute can be induced to do it again
some day. when YOU may prefer re-
quest thai he be killed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

According 10 a recent writer on Mex
ico there is in that CO intry a mania for
school building. lie makes the asser-
ton that there Is Al the present time
not a village of 100 Indians in Mexico
which has not its own free school. In
July last the government took control
of all the schools. aud the result will be
a homogeneous system. Astrange fact
Is that though Mexico is Catholic
country. not a word of religious in
struction IS impaired in these schools
President Diaz holds that such instruc-
ton belongs 10 the home and to the
churches. The priests are not allowed
to have anything 70 do with the schools.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

Shreveport. La. Feb. 6.-Thirty thou
sand people in the state are praeticaiiy
starving 10 death. \ relief committee
which has inspected the stricken par
ishes east of Shreveport says this mum
Der of people viii have to be sustained
/ during the unfruitful season.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

The supreme court of New York has
decided that damages cannot be recOv-
cred for anguish caused by delay in the
delivery of a telegram The court ad-
mitted the trouble it encountered try
ing to estimate the money value Of a
young wonan's anguish, and very prop
erly came to the conclusion that it was
a psychic property incapable Of meas
urement in money value.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
A Crusade Against Poverty.

Chicago, Feb. e.-The Salvation Army
is about TO start crusade against pow
erty in all its forms. Chicago is to be
the center Of vast system of social set
Elements similar to that in operation in
England, organized by Gen. William
Booth. City colonies are to be estab-
lishcd, where at least temporary work
will be offered every idle man in the
city; spacious tenement houses are to
be provided under army supervision and
eventually the colonies are to be extend
ed within radius of several hundred
miles from, the city
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

Washington, Feb. 5.-Lawson, the
swede. on Thursday night broke two
skating indoor records for so miles
the professional record by ! hour, %
minutes and IL seconds, and the anna
teur record (Donoghue's), by Is min
mes and Al seconds. lie made the dis
fopca in three hours
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

A sensation was created in Racine
when Mayor James commenced action
against Peter Nelson, district attorney
of Racine county, to GUST him from
office on the ground of holding office
Illegally. Three years ago Mr.. Nelson
prosecuted a case against james on al
most the same grounds, when james was
CITY attorney.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

Mark Twain is said to be a broken
down man in London, trying to write
himself out of debt. but really writing
himself into the grave. His trip around
the world is said to have been a failure,
from lecturing and financial stand
mint
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

Residents of Edgefeld county. S. c.,
have produced u man with a tail, a pro-
longation of the backbone Is inches
long and Is inches in circumference.
Scientists are much interested in this
possible clew to the missing link.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
Dome.tic Trouble. Result In suicide

Domestic Troubles Result I'm Suicide.
Tie body of Henry Haugh, proprietor
of the Hotel Switzerland that burned at
Nashctah, was found in the cistern un-
derneath the ruins. There was a bull
let hole in his forehead and a revolver,
with cartridge exploded, was lying near
the body. Haugh had threatened 10
commit suicide on account of quarrel
with his wife, and had said that be
would leave her nothing. The hotel was
set on fire in three places and burned
20 the ground. 1t is believed that Haugh
fired the building and then killed him
self
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
Indian Agency Raided.

Guthrie, o. T., Feb. 5.-A gang of BAN
dts attempted to raid the stores and
government offices of the Sac and Fox
agency Wednesday, and three men. in
GLIDING Gen. Thomas. the Indian agent
were shot and killed. The raid was the
result of bold attempt to steal the gov
eminent money being distributed
among the Indians. The amount was
sec. 900. and the distribution had just
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
nf.nnsea of MiIIinn.

St. Louis, Feb. 5.--The will of the late
Capt. Thomas L. Turner, filed for pro-
oate Thursday at Clayton. ST. Louis
county, distributes an estate valued at
s15,00o.0 600. At the time of his death in
New Orleans recently Mr.. Turner was
the wealthiest citizen of ST. Louis
counfy
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

The inventors Of the roller boat prom
Use to cross the ocean in three DAYS.
Their success is doubtful. but prophets
are not as confident as they were that
the ocean grey hounds have reached the
limit OF sDeed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
Miners starving,

Bellaire, o., Feb. 5.-A committee OIL
miners from the Belmont coal mine,
this city, is soliciting aid for the fam
lilies of men employed at the mine In
vestigation shows that there are over
so families at these mines suffering Tor
the necessities of life and some actually
starving. The miners have not worked
for four months.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
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Merchant. TO Meet.

Chicago, Feb. APPROPRIATIONS are
being made by the National Associa-
ton of Merchants and Travellers for a
series of important meetings in Chica'
go from February "a to March 2
Comptroller Fcl,els will deliver the
principal address, and will deal with
some nhase of the currency question.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

The public printer at Washington
states that he has the largest and most
complete establishment OF the kind in
the world. and last year he used 5.457
tons of paper, against 2,7Is TONS in 1857.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

John Wanamaker has decided 20 build
a church as an expression OF his thank
tulness that ms big store in Phi!adel-
pLia was not destroyed in TIE recent
fire n that city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

Asheville and the Mountain Regions of
Western North Carolina have long been
noted as health and pleasure resorts, and
because of the salubriOus climate that vicin-
ity has become famously known as t'The
Land of the Sky" Round TRIP tickets on
sale to Asheville every day in tie year at
very low rates, good to return six months
from date of sale. For further informal on
address J. c. BEAN, JR.. ". w. p. A, Ill
Adams Street. Chicago, Ill.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
Fire In an Gee B1IIdfne.
c. =

New York, Fen. 6. = \ fire in the
Haight building at Nos. 156 and 15s
broadway. destroyed the fifth and sixth
floors of the building and damaged
number OF offces on other floors. The
total damage is estimated at about s25,'
600.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

Olympia. Wash.. Feb. 5.-The senate
has passed bill providing that all IN
debtedness shall be paid in either gold
or silver money
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
Cor necIfues

Canton, o.. Feb. s.-Judge Golf has
written to Maj. Mckinley letter. re-
ceived Saturday morning. couched in
such terms as to warrant the announce
ment that he will not be in the cabinet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
Drown. Herself md Children

Big Timber, Mont. Feb. Sin fit
of desperation, after a quarrel with
her husband, the wife of Robert Cort,
a fairly well-to-do rancher living five
miles from here. picked up her three
small children, rushed to the Yellow
stone river and threw the children and
herself in.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
Four SuEocatcd.

North Branch. Mimi. Feb. 5.-Word
has been received here that Mr.. and
Mrs. John Brohnamann and two sons,
Ernest and William. living about five
miles west of here, had been suffocated
by carbon dioxide, due to a fire in
closed root toueP
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
Bold Robbers.

Chicago. Feb. 1.-TWO armed robbers
entered the Office of Antoine Boenert.
the Chicago agent for 6 number of
steamship line at &c La Sale street.
last night and escaped after having Sc
cured about $1,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
railroad shops Burned.

Princeton, Ind. Feb. 0. = The ex-
tensive shops of the Louisville, Evans
vile e. ST. Louis railway in this city
were completely destroyed by fire at an
early hour in the morning. Loss. $751;
COO to 100000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

A great advertiser says. ct is the
women of the country who read the adj
refreshments, and the home paper is the
paper that pays best. not the sensation
al journal Of the streets"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
Million. of Cook Books Given Away.

There is one large house in this country
that has taken business on its turn and
mssns to ride in on the '',4sing tide Alive
to the signs of better times and to the best
interests of the people. they are now ctrcu
lating among families "A valuable publication
known as The CHARLES A. VoGELER Cow.
PANY's COOKERY Book AND Book OF Com.
FORT AND HEALTH, which contains very
choice information on the subject of COOK.
ing. Receipts for the preparation OF good.
substantial and dainty dishes, prepared
especially forit by a leading authority, viii be
found In its pages. Much care has been
taken in its preparation ard distribution,
with the hope that it will be- lust the thing
needed for housekeepers, and Just the thing
needed also for the care of the health and
household. As a Cookery Book it will be
invaluable 10 keep on hand for reference.
1tals0 contains full information in regard to
the great remedies of this house, which pro-
vide against bodily ailments, especially the
Master Cure for Pains and Aches, st.
Jacobs Oil
To give someiieao OF the labor and expense
of this output, more than 200 tons OF paper
have been used in its publication, and al
the rate of 100000 d. has taken sew
eral months for the issue.
The book can be had of druggists every
where, or by enclosing &c. stamp to The
Charles A. Vogeler Company, Baltimore, Md.
air is certainly wonderful how much
science can do for us" s.Nes; Mrs. Front
l.. I,l,. -
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
Long Formally Accepts.

Canton, o., Feb. 9-The formal nc
ceptance by ex-Gov. John d. Long, oi
Massachusetts,. of the portfolio of the
navy was received here Monday night.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

The official history of the war, pub
iished by the government in II2 vol
tunes, cost about SIS, 600 a volume.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

The best place for money, after all,
is banks or investments. 4 New Hamp-
shire farmer put $500 in a rigsty and
the hogs ate il.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

This is what those important tile organs,
the kidneys are when healthy In disorder
they may differ in all three particulars. Dis
ease usually destroys them successfully, not
simultaneously, and Que may bsactive while
the other is semi paralyzed. Give to both a
healtl,ful impulse, without ex .iting them,
with Hostetter's Ston ach Bitters, which
forestalls such dreadful maiadies as Brights
disease and diabetes. Use the Bitters also,
for malarial, bilious, rheumatic, nervous,
bowel and kidney trouble.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
pa.tm..ter an r-oubIe.

Malone, n. v. Feb. 5.-Allen NJ. Fay
postmaster of this place, is alleged 10
lie $500 short in his accounts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
Twins In Size. shame and Activity.

can smoke in the next world piply-"I've
no doubt that you will be accommodated.
- Dofroit Egpp pFacG
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

USUALLY when a man defends other peo-
pie he is defending something in his own
past experie Ioe.-AtchisOn Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

Nor ANSWERED. YET Tommy-'sO. paw ~
Mr.. F'igg -s'Well!" ''How can solid fact
leak oUtt''-Indianapolis Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
Two skater. Drowned.
Starvation in Louisiana,

Chicago, Feb. 5.-William Harrison
and Charles Linquist were drowned
while skating on the lake Thursday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

SHOWING our best side to others wiz
cause Them TO show their best side to us
Rams Horn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

wnES love gives, il enriches itself, but
what covet0usness keeps it taxes from
itself-Ram's Horn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

1T may come last. but st Jacobs Oil is the
best TO cure spraiDs. II Ought to be first.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
A.her,,re. N.C.and aTbeIando fthe sky

'WHAT a small mind Mrs Venlynne has ~
Naturally. She has given her husband so
many pieces Oft. "-TitBits
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

air is certainly wonderful how much
science can do for u.s. ''Yes: Mrs. Front
row has learned to hypnotic her baby, aud
she didn't miss cub meeting tue whole
week. Cleveland Record
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
Important Change on Cattle.

The wine and spirit schedule OF the Nc
kinley bill has been adopted almost with
out the erasure OF line. One of the most
important changes is on live cattle. which
are covered by a blanket provision of the
existing law for all live animals at 20 cents
ad valorem. The rate under the new law
will be IS per head on cattle more than one
year old, and 25 per cent. ad valorem on
cattle valued above 800
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-17
Indictment Weather Adds to the
Depression.
AGGRESSIvENEss IS DYING OUT
Z. IN THE CAMPS THE SAME DE-
TERMINATION TO WAIT FOR
VICTORY OR STARVATION rs
APPARENT AMONG THE MEN
USUAL SUNDAY MARCHES DIS
PENSED WITH ON ACCOUNT OF
THE lNJUNCTIoNs.

Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. 16.-A leaden
SKY and ftful showers contributed to the
feeling of depression which existed at the
miners camp at Turtle and Plum creeks.
The men huddled together for shelter
under the commissary tents, and, having
nothing else to do, put in the time smok-
ing ana discussing the strike in all its
phases.
The spirit of aggressiveness, however,
has largely died out. The same grim de.
termination to stick it out until starva-
ton brings defeat, or their efforts vic.
tory, is apparent, but there are no propo-
Sitions to attain their end by force or to
go contrary to the sheriff's orders
The men all realize that in opposing
the Law as represented by the sheriff and
his deputies they would have about the
same success as IN butting their heads
against II stone wall. They have 10 par
ticular love for the deputies, although
there is an absence of that caustic repair.
tee between the factions that has charac-
tcriZeu former strikes.
There was no marching yesterday morn.
ing This has been the usual Sunday Gus
tom Mt all the camps. Sunday has usually
been used by the men to do missionary
work among the working miners. None
Of them attempted to see any workmen,
nc viewer, and kept severely away from
the company houses.
The march into Westmoreland county
will begin rs soon rs the Injunction is
settled in court. Much anxiety is ex-
pressed as TO the outcome. The men
stake everything on their ability to show
the right TO assemble and march on the
public roads.
This afternoon there was large mass
meeting Mt Plum creek. About 1000
strikers and 200 miners from the Plum
creek mine were present. Speeches were
made by President Ratchford, Samuel
Gompers, James Il. Sovereign and the
local lenders. The meeting was orderly
! and there was no interference from the
deputies.
There is possibility of the customary
march taking place in the early morning
in spite of the strict orders issued by
President Dolan against such coul Sc
Some of the men are fretting under the
restraint, ndCapt. Belling ham, who is
in charge of the camp, sail tonight that
he had not decided whether to allow the
march or no.. The deputies are on the
alert, and say they will arrest any who
may participate
Evictions from company houses has be
gun One family has already been evictetl
and their household goods are on the
roadside. near Center. 1t is probable
other evictions will take place to. m GROW.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-17
RACE RIOT
IN ARKANSAS.
Three Dead and Several Injured at
PaIarm Station.
THE DEPUTY SHERIFF ATTEMPT.
ED TO ARREST A NEGRO
CHARGED WITH MURDERoUs IN
TENT-THE BULLET GLANCED
ON A COIN AND SAVED TIE OF
FICER'S LIFE.

Little Rock, Ark, Aug 18.-The blood
lest race riot that has occurred in Ar
kansas in months took place at Parlarm
station, thirty miles from Little Rock
late last evening. Three men are dead
announcer fatally wounded, and two others
DAILY injured. The deal are:
hafrison Kerr, negro, shot all to
pieces; charles Peters, color I'd, killed
outright; Charles Andrv, white che.
through the heart.
The seriously injured are: ]. IT. Clark
H. a telegraph operator, shot throuob
the shoulder, probably fatally; r, Owens
white' deputy sheriff of Perry county
shot through the groin, seriously
wounded.
Owens, a deputy sheriff from Perry
county, had n warrant for Harrison Kerr
II negro charged with murder. When no
attempted to make the arrest at Palarm
Nerr opened fire ON the officer. The first
snoS strnck Owens in the groin, the bull
trousers pocket, glanced and inflicted 81
serious wound. The money in Owsns,
pocket probably saved his life.
Andry and Clark went to Owens, nc.
slstance, and five or six negroes Joined in
with Ner" n pitched battle ensued. in
which fifty shots were fired. When the
shooting was over Andry and Peters Law
dead, Clark had staggered into his office
ana feil upon the floor. Owens was lying
In ditch near the station, and Kerr and
the remainder of his companions lad dis
appeared. The entire town was at the
scene of the shooting, and posse started
IN pursuit of the fleeing negroes.
Harrison Kerr was found dead living in
the road mile away, literally shot to
pieces, blood running from five wounds
IN his body. The other negroes who par
ticipated in the bloody affair continued
their Hight, and have not yet been cap
tureu' The whole county is in fever of
eNcltenent. and should Kerr's associates
be captured they will never come TO trial
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-17
ENGLEBy BRO. & co.
WHITE CAPS NOT WANTED.

Citizens of kensigtop, Ky, Determined
to Rid Themselves OF Noxious Band.
Cincinnati, Aug. 1G-For three
months a band Of white caps have been
causing terror in the vicinity oe Kensing
ton, KY, and a determined stand will he
made against them.
About two weeks ago they called at the
home of Edward Bolan. the superintend-
ent of Kensington sub di vision, and com
PEELED him to go to the woods with them.
They then beat him cruelty. Later they
found man named O'Hara camping on
Kensignton Lake with woman whom
he claimed was his wife, and beat both
the man and woman numerically.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-17

they will demand the recognition of their
race upon the ticket TO be nominated.
ihey Will insist on this, land they are pre-
pared to enforce their demands. The
matter has been talked over. and their
plans have been carefully considered and
matured. 1t seems that the ticket that
the negroes will urge is: Congressman
James A. Walker, of Wythe county, for
governor: "A. w. Harris, colored, of Din.
widdie county, for lieutenant governor,
and W. S. Lurty, of Rockingham county,
tor attorney general. It is commended that
this ticket would poll the full strength
OF the Republican party in Virginia, Gen.
Walker bringing out all the white votes
and Harris bringing out all the black
ones
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-17
ATLANTIC LEAGUE.
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
POM KwANG CREMATED.
Funeral Services Conducted by Theosoph-
ists-].arge Cortege

ists-].arge Cortege
Washington, Aug. 16.-The body of
Pom Kwang Sob, the former Korean
minister to this country. whose death
occurred here last Friday, was to-day
cremated according to the wish of the de
ceased, and his ashes placed in the kee D.
ing of the present minister, Mr.. Chin
Pom Ye. Later they may be returned to
Korea.
AT $3.50 O'Clock this afternoon the bouy
was taken from the Fourteenth street
residence, where it. had lain in state, and
conveyed to Lees crematory on Pennsyl-
vania avenue. followed by Ii long line of
carriages containing personal friends and
prominent members of the Blavatsky
branch of the Theosophical Society, of
which Mr.. Sob was a member. The brief
and simple funeral services were CON
Quoted by Mr.. George NJ Coffin, presi.
dent of the society.
The casket was draped with n silk
American flag, and Oh it also had been
placed the robes of state worn by Mr..
Sob during his official career here AT
either end OF the coffin were crosses of
white and pink roses which had been sent
by Prince Min and Mr.. PAX