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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-07-20
REMAIN IN PRISON.
pardon for the Younger Brothers in
Denied,

Pardon
Denied.
st. Paul. July 15.-Cole ard James
Younger will remain in the state pris-
on at Saltwater The board of par
dons. after a discussion of about an
hour. by a unanimous vote, denied
their prayer for pardon.
The members of the board at the
start were not all of the same mind as
to the merits of the case. Indeed, it
is understood that one OF the three
members contended vigorously that
the pardon should be granted. This
having been ascertained on the open
inc vote, the board proceeded to dis
cuss the question, the law OF the case,
the merits of the petitioners, the char
acter of the crime and the probable eff
fectS of q pardon on the community.
It was 3: 80 o'clock when the board re-
tired and began it's discussion. An
hour later it announced that 1t had
been agreed unanimously to refuse to
grant the pardon. No explanations
were made as to how this decision had
been reached and on what grounds it
was based.
Messrs. BrOnaugh and Jones, the
Missouri kinsmen Of the Youngers,
were waiting in the governors outer
office all the afternoon in the hope
that the board would reach decision
before adjournment Warden Wolfer
left for saltwater on the o'clock train
confident that there would be no par
don. Promptly on the receipt OF the
news the other left the capitol and fol
lowed the warden to saltwater on the
first train.
Those who heard the argument OF
the case the past two days expressed
no surprise at the result. 1t was the
general concenSus of opinion that the
petitioners for pardon could not nope
at the best to find more than one friend
on the board. Some surprise was eX'
pressed, therefore, that even this one
friend was lacking, and there were
great many exchanges or OPINION as
to how it happened.
KeIIihan Will Not Hang.
All of the fOrty-eight applicants for
pardons considered by the state board
of pardons did not share the fate or
the Younger brothers. Seven of the
forty-eight that pleaded for clemency
received favorable consideration. -Four
of these were absolute pardons. Two
others received substantial commuta-
ton of their sentences, and the sew
enth. Kellihan; the Sherburn bank rob-
Der sentenced to die Aug. II, will be
imprisoned for life.
The four men pardoned were III. IL.
Rose of ST. Paul. sentenced for life;
Henry Bedore of Wright county, r. Fl.
w. Dwight of st. Paul and j. p. Doug
las of Minneapolis. Those that re-
ceived Communication OF sentence were
O. d. Ellis of jackson county and Val
entine Tuboli Of ST. Louis county. The
remaining applications were either re-
iected or their consideration postponed
to the next meeting.
PLEA For PARDON.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-07-20
drowned in Red Lake River.

Thief River Falls, Mimi, july D.
J. G. O'Brien was crowned in Red
Lake river at this place. lie was
pioneer and prominent in the Red
river valley. For the past ten years he
has been in the service of the Meehan
Lumber company.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-07-20

Grover Cleveland has declined a sal
airy of $4,000 year for very little work.
Who but Grover would do that during
these depressed times.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-07-20
Big Haul. No Clue.

Drayton, n D., July 15.-The general
store of Moses & Wylie was robbed.
The robbers carried away over $500
worth of silks, velvets, clothing, boots,
shoes and jewelry. There Is no clue.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-07-20

1t is reported that Switzerland is to
be the next country which will follow
the example of Italy and Belgium Of
reckoning time up to twenty-four
o'clock in place of twice twelve. In
Belgium, where the new system was
introduced on the 4th of this month,
there is much growing at the change.
But the principle is very simple. All
that is necessary is to substract twelve
from every figure higher than twelve
and you have the p. m. time.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-07-20

It is said that the Greek private SOL
der receives only 81 a month. 1t will
be seen at once that at shat rate
Greece has had a good run for her
money.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-07-20

A great fuss is being made because
q North Carolinian has seventeen
wives. Very little is said about the
Shah of Persia, who has 1,723. But then
that's different.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-07-20

A bronze medal, bearing the date
1886, with the likeness and superscrip-
ton of Clan Galeazzo Visconti, who
laid the foundation of the Duomo of
Milan in that year, was recently plowed
up near Owenton. Ky. So many fake
archaeological discoveries of so-called
pre- Columbian relics have been made
# late years that students will be
somewhat chary of accepting the pres
ent without a large grain Of salt.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-07-20

1t is claimed that Greater New York
will expend every year $5O,000,O0O in
charity or SIC for every man, woman
and child within its limits.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-07-20
THE NEWS RESUME
DIGEST OF THE NEWS FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE WORLD.

Comprehensive Review of the
Important Happenings of the
Past Week CulIed From the Tel
egraph Reports - The Notable
Events at Home and Abroad That
Have Attracted Attention.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-07-20

Uncle Sans navy chews up 100000
pounds Of plug tobacco year, for which
he pays this year thirty-two cents &
pound.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-07-20

nessee Centennial as Tenn. Cent.
show evidently thought he was smart.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-07-20

Chicago has at least one judge who is
Just. Patrick Egan was before Judge
Coggin, charged with robbery. The
jury disagreed. Mrs. Egah was in court,
and, being without money, had walked
twelve miles to get there. Her condi-
ton touched the heart of the judge,
who reached into his pocket and
brought forth a coin, which he placed in
the poor woman's hand as she took
Patrick's arm and walked away in
peace.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-07-20
Iut HtA IIICCIIIIS.
PLEA FOR PARDON.
Friends of the YOungers Appear Be-
fore the board of PardOns.


fore the Board of PardOns.
st. Paul. July IA. = The Minnesota
board of pardons heard arguments on
the petition for the pardon of the
Younger brothers, serving life terms
for the Mortified bank robbery, and
then continued the case until 8 o'clock
in the morning. The first two hours
were occupied in the presentation of
the claims for clemency and a o'clock
the representatives of the Mortified
people were heard in opposition to the
pardon, and they had not finished at
the hour of adjournment.
Both sides were strongly cham
pioned. Among those in favor Of the
application were every member OF the
board of prison managers, Warden
WOlfer, State Auditor Dunn, eX-Sherln
Barton of Morristown, who had charge
of the YOungers after their arrest,
Thomas Loyhed OF Faribault, mem
Der of the pursuing posse, and Judge
McCafferty of st. Paul, who made the
chief address in their behalf. Those
speaking for the Mortified community
and the county of Rice in opposition to
the pardon were F. w. Anderson OF
st. Paul, Mayor +. Fl. Noble, q. T.
CARPENTER, Prof. GOOdhue and Repre-
sentative d. F. Kelly of Mortified and
Mayor A. d. Keyes of Faribault, Coun-
ty Attorney A. l.. KeyeS of Rice cOun-
ty and w. r. Estes of Madelia.
The hearing was dramatic in the ex-
IRENE. About fifty people were
crowded in the governors room, and
an intensely interested crowd it was.
Both sides were thoroughly in earnest.
The warden and the members of the
board Of prison managers were con-
WINGED that the Youngers should be
pardoned and that the interests of the
Minnesota community and society in
general would not suffer in the least
BY reason of it, They believed that
the prisoners had earned the right to
freedom, and that it was the duty OF
the board of pardons to give it to them.
The opposition was just as firmly con-
WINGED that the pardon would be
grave mistake and that it would have
a very pernicious effect on society and
bring the law into disrepute in the
state. The idea of reformation OF
criminals was never meant to have
any application to the case OF the
Youngers, they averred. They mad for
feited their lives to the state and 1t
was sufficient mercy to them that they
were allowed merely to live.
Crushed by n stone.
Grand Meadow, Mimi, July IA. =
Charles Kemfer, young man work
ing for George Quest on farm tive
miles south of here, was killed by a
stone. He was digging to sink large
stone that was in the field, when 1t
Eel IN, nd him
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-07-20
Crushed by a Stone.

Grand Meadow, Mimi, July IA. =
Charles Kemfer young man work
ing for George Quest on farm five
miles south of here, was killed by a
stone. He was digging to sink a large
stone that was in the field, when 1t
fell in and crushed him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-07
ECLIPSE OF THE SUN.
1t is Scheduled to Occur This Year on
July go.


Madison, Wis, July 1.-[Special. /
An annular eclipse of the sun. the second
of the year, will occur July %, some in
teresting information concerning which
is obtained from Director Comstock of
the Washburn observatory. 1t will be
visible throughout the United States as
q partial eclipse: and to observers in
Southern Wisconsin. will begin at about
40 a. m. and end at about $50 a. m.
About one-half of the suns disc in diam
eter will be observed by the moon in
this region.
The path of central eclipse will begin
in the Pacific ocean off the coast of Mex
leo .nd extend eastward, cross the north
ern central part of Mexico, along the
northern coast line of Cuba, cross the
islands of Port Rice, ST. Thomas and
others, then southeasterly, touching Cape
st. Rogue, and ending in the South At
lantic ocean. Along this path the black
moon will be seen encircled by the shin
ing limb, the annudus, of the sun. The
duration of this phenomenon will be
from 1 minute 6 seconds to / minute 4
seconds. according to the portion of the
path from which the eclipse is viewed.
Astronomical data for July is fur
nlshed by the observatory as follows:
Mercury passes through superior conjunc-
ton July Is and will then become an even
ing star. Venus is the brilliant morning
star, and reaches, greatest elongation west
july {: 1t rises then at l:42 a. ~. Jupiter
sky in the evening. On July % they will
be in conjunction, Mars passing very close
spicuOus planet and grasses the meridian
in the middle or early evening
The times of sunrise and sunset for the
month are as follows: Sunrise-July /,
4:22; July H. 4:29; July q, 4:37; July 81,
AL. Sunrise-July l, 7:40; July II, 1887;
July 81, 7:30; July 81, 1920.
The times of the moons phases arc:
First quarter, July Z, 7:32 a. M full moon,
July IL, 1852 p. M; third quarter, July p,
9:OS a. M; new moon, July %, 9:5S a. m.
The principal fixed stars visible during
the month in the evening hours are: To
the west-Ageturus and Spria Near the
Observation-Disclosures To the east-Vega.
Visitors will be received at the observ-
atory if the night is clear on the even
ings of July and July q from 1870 to
N.20 o'clock
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-07
SHOT BY AN ASSASSIN.
Charles Nelson Fatally Wounded
While Sitting on a Bench in
a Chicago Park.

Chicago, ILL.,, July 2.-While Charles
Nelson, 1899 Graves place, a stenog-
rapher, sat on a bench i'll Washington
park last night with his companion in
a bicycle ride, Mrs. Margaret Staples,
1907 Michigan avenue, an unknown as
sassin fired three bullets ut him from the
cover of a lilac bush. One bullet en-
tered Nelson's body near the heart, an
other pierced his neck and the third
wounded him in the feshy part of the
leg. Nelson was Immediately taken to
the hospital, where the physicians pro-
nOunced the wounds fatal. After firing
the three shots the assassin ran away
and was soon lost sight of in the large
crowd that gathered. The cause of the
shooting is unknown. Nelson formerly
lived in Cadillac. Mich.
Mrs. Staples husband from whom she
has been separated for some time, was a
salesman for Franklin MacVeagh & Co.
Her father is head salesman of that COM
pany. Since her separation from her
husband Mrs Staples has been in the
employ of a number of bicycle firms
She is being detained by the police as a
witness in case the would-be murderer
is found
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-07
TEST CASE AT LA CROSSE.
Suit to Determine the Legality of the
Civil Service Law.

La Crosse, Wis, July 2-[Special. j
The trial of Emberson VS.. Byrne was
taken up in the circuit court before Judge
Wyman this morning. This is the case
brought to test the civil-service law
passed by the last Legislature. and at
the same time decide the legal stand
ing of the three rival boards of police and
fire commissioners. Emerson was APP
pointed chief of police by the board of
commissioners named By ex-Mayor Pow
ell Byrne was reapDointed by board
No. 2. made up Of commissioners selected
and appointed by James B. Murray, pres
ident of the old common council, in the
absence of Mayor Powell. Emberson
made a demand on Byrne for the Office,
but was refused, hence the suit.
Judge A. X. Blokman opened for the
plaintiff this morning. The first witness
called was City Clerk John ~ Vrchota,
who testified as to documents and records
in his office. DR.. George e. Powell told
of the proceedings of the board and the
appointment of EmbersOn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-07
TINPLATE MEN ARE FIRM.
Their Ultimatum to the Analgam-
ated Association Has Not
Been Modified.

Pittsburg, Pa, July 2.-The second
conference between committees of manu-
facturers and the Amalgamated associa-
ton on the tinplate wage scale began
here at 2 o'clock this afternoon There
was Il full representation on both Sides
The manufacturers held a meeting dur
ing the morning to discuss the situation
AT the close of the manufacturers meet
ing Chairman Greer of Newcastle said
he could make no prediction as to the
outcome of the conference. 1--WE posi-
lively will not pay the scale demanded
by the workers. said he ''The condi-
ton of trade will not warrant an in
crease in the cost of production.
The workers scale committee are as
determined as ever to make no conces-
sions from their original demands and
are confident of success
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-07
MOVING TRAINS SAFELY.
Christian EndeaVor Delegates
Speeding to Their Destina-
ton in California.

Denver, Col, July 2.--Reports received
at headquarters of the Denver & Rio
Grande railway and Colorado Midland
railway today show that the westbound
trains carrying delegates to the Christian
Endeavor convention and other tourists
West, are moving through Colorado like
clockwork. Trains which arrived in
Denver from the East several hours late
will reach Ogden on time. Up to mid
night the Denver & Rio Grande hauled
thirty trains, carrying 1900 passengers,
out of Denver for the West and today
seventeen more trains left over the same
road with 210 passengers each.
Salt Lake, Utah, July 2-The advance
guard of the Christian Endeavor move
ment has reached here over the Rio
Grande Western, filling twenty-four
coaches.
Sterling, Col, July 2.-When the
Massachusetts Endeavorers were dining
here yesterday three cowboys, Buck
Chears, Jack Perkins and Lon Sherwin,
gave an impromptu Wild West show
and wound up by offering anyone $40
who would ride anyone of their bronchos.
West Point Cadet Howard a son of
Gen. 0. 0. Howard, tried it. For ten
seconds the effete East and the woody
West stayed together. Then the cayuse's
head went down and the balance of his
anatomy up. and Howard was spilled
out on the plains. lie tried il again and
after performing a contortion feat in
midair decided that cavalry tactics
wouldn't work on a thoroughbred Colo
RADIO broncho.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-07
MEETING OF BANKERS.
Wisconsin FinancierS to Enjoy
Themselves at WaukeSha
Next Week.

Waukesha, Wis, July 81 Special. /
The Wisconsin Bankers association will
hold its fifth annual convention at Wau-
kesha on Thursday and Friday next.
July and 8. An elaborate programme
of social and business character has been
prepared for the meeting.
On Thursday at o'clock a carriage
drive about the city will be given the
visitors by citizens of Waukesha, arriv-
ing at Bethesda Spring park at p. M,
where an open air concert will be ten
dered by Col. A NJ. Jones.
An evening session, open to the public
generally. will be held at the Casino, and
during the evening Silurian Spring park
will be illuminated with 1000 colOred
lights. The Fountain Spring hotel has
rendered its orchestra for the occasion.
At 8:30, III the Casino the formal pro-
gramme viii be opened by prayer by
Rev. 2. s. Everett. followed by an adj
dress of welcome by Mayor H. NJ Enos.
The response will be delivered by j. w
Z. Lombard of Milwaukee, vice-president
OF the association. A special address will
then be delivered by DR.. ]. Laurence
Laughlin, professor of economics in the
University Of Chicago. upon the subject
of Some Practical Aspects of Social
ISM This address will be adapted to a
popular audience After the appointment
adjournment will be taken.
On Friday, at 10 a. M, the annual adj
dress of the president. A. J. Frame of
Waukesha, will be delivered, the subject
of which will be: Can the Severity of
Panics be Ameliorated?"
The annual reports of the secretary,
c. T. 2. Pullen of Milwaukee, and the
treasurer, VI. B. Greenwood of La
Crosse, on uniformity of Methods and
Customs in Banking" Discussions will
follow upon the following topics Eek
change on Drafts and Collections" I'm
terest on Deposits" Uniform State
ments from Borrowers" Signing Home
and Foreign Bonds.'' the discussion to
be conducted by John Johnston of Mil
waukee, VI. B. Greenwood of La Crosse,
W. Is. Coffin of Eau Claire and others
The report Of the last session of the
American Bankers association, and the
election Of delegates to the next national
meeting, will follow, when the committees
on nomination and resolutions will make
their reports and the election of officers
will take place.
At ) o'clock on Friday afternoon a trip
will be made over the Waukesha Beach
electric line with steamer ride on Pc
waukee lake. At $50 in the evening a
grand banquet will be given at the Foun-
responded 70 as follows: The Prospect
" Of Banks Insures the Prosperity of the
People response by L. E. Ryan of
Waukesha; The Banking Law" by NJ.
G. Jefris of GAINESVILLE; THE Expert
ence Of Norway on a Copper Basis" by
Wisconsin" by Gov. Edward Scofeld;
'The Unknown in Banking" by Z. q.
Bigelow of Milwaukee; alexander
Hamilton and Thomas II. Benton" ty
e. W. Chain of Waukesha.
The present officers of the association
are: President. A. J. Frame of Wauke
sha; vice-president. J. w. 2. Lombard Of
Milwaukee; treasurer, NJ. 3. Greeu-
wood, and secretary, Charles T. z.
Pullen of Milwaukee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-07
WAYLAID AND ROBBED.
Thomas Mullen Attacked by Two
Fresh Acquaintance Near
Fond du Lac.

Fond du Lac, Wis, June 30.-[Spe-
cial. l-Thomas Mullen, living in the
town of Empire, this city, was waylaid
and robbed last evening by two men.
His recovery is doubtful.
Mr.. Mullen left his home yesterday
and came to town on business. He be-
came acquainted with two men and to-
gether they left the city toward evening
When Taylor's park was reached the
two men attacked Mr.. Mullen and q
desperate struggle ensued. They were
near Farmer RiCkerts house, but the
latter was afraid to open his door, The
men succeeded in getting S11 of the SD
he had. Mullen was rendered insensiblc
and was found in ditch near Ricketts,
place at O'Clock this morning.
The officers claim to know who the
men are and arrests will follow.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-07
HURTS BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS.
Effect Of q Decision by y Court In
Kentucky.

Louisville Ky July 2.-Within seven
ty-two hours four building and loan as
sociations, whose estimated assets and Ii
abilities each foot UP over 81, 250,0 900.
have gone to the wall I'm this city, find
ing it impossible to conduct business un-
der the recent decision of the court of
appeals in regard to the legal rate of in
terest. President Fred HOertz said that
before the constitutionality of the law
under which building and loan associa-
lions operated in this state was attacked.
they were prospecting, but since the ap-
pellate court had decided that all inter
est charged or collected over 6 per cent
constituted usury. that they found it inn
possible to carry ON business except ut ,t
loss.
At the offices of all the. building and
loan companies in the state the greatest
uneasiness prevails and stockholders are
hourly giving notice of Withdrawals 1t
is the general opinion among local fnan-
ciers that the building and loan business
has suffered its deathblOw in Kentucky.
and thousands, perhaps millions, of dol
lars will be lost to the shareholders In
these Institutions
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-07
PEARY CHARTERS THE HOPE.
Steamer viii be Used on His Arctic Ex-
petition THIS Summer.

Steamer will be Used on His Arctic Ex-
petition Tits Summer.
ST. Johns n. f., July Capt. John
Bartlett has completed negotiations for
the hire of the steamer Hope to convey
Lieut.. Peary on his Arctic expedition.
She will go into drydock Immediately.
receive thorough overhauling, and sail
for Boston on Wednesday next Lieut..
Peary and party of scientists will join
her about July IA. The Hope will call
at Sydney for coal. Then going north
by way of Belle Isle. she will land her
first party at Resolution island. the sec
Ond at some point Of South Greenland
to survey the coast, and a third on Will
cox island, from which place Lieut.
Peary will attempt to remove the large
meteorite which he discovered on a for
mer expedition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-07
A MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
Charles Helm, a Fond du Lac Sa-
loOnkeeper, Found Dead
in His Room.

Fond du Lac Wis, July 2-[Special. ]
Charles Helm. well-known saloonkeeper
here, was found dead in his room this
morning. a half-flled bottle of carholic
acid was found on a table and the suppo-
sitiou is that he took dose of the poison,
but there were no burns around his
mouth to indicate that he had taken the
acid. just before his body was fscov-
cred q shot was heard in his roo but
investigation failed to disclose any
wound from the pistol. An inquest will
be held tomorrow He was born in Ger
many and lived here twenty-six years. A
wife and three children survive. Yester-
day he sold his saloon to Joseph Strong.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-07-07
BETTER FIRE PROTECTION.
Waterworks Extension at the State Capt.
toll About Completed.

Madison, Wis, June 3O-[Special.-
Three carloads of material are on hand
for the waterwOrks extension for the
capitol park and building and work on
be completed before August l. 1t was
not only to afford better facilities for
sprinkling the park but will give the
building adequate fire protection, connec-
ton being made with the city mains, so
that by turning on a valve city water
can be turned into the capital mains,
giving force enough to throw a stream
over the capitol building if necessary.
For ordinary use the supply will as now
be obtained from the State university.