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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
wardems After Fishermen.

Oshkosh. Wis. Special There has
been so much illegal fishing here of
late that Gov Scofield issued orders
for all game wardens in this vicinity
to report here at midnight for the pur-
pose of making general raid on fish
ermen. The governor was also here
and had Game Warden Ellarson with
him. Deputies reported as requested
and chartered a steamer but the fish
ermen had received tip and remained
away The wardens confiscated about
1000 feet of nets and a large quantity
of fish,
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19

West Superior, Wis. Specialize
three supervisors of the town of SUI
perior were before the court to an
swer to charges of embezzlement of
public funds. and each, Frank Des-
mond, Martin Kornstad and John
Matthews, filed affiGavits of prejudice,
asking for a change of venue. KEEL
logg, instead of sending the cases be-
fore another court commissioner, sent
them to the municipal judge, where
the defense moved to discharge for
the reason that the court had no juris'
diction. The motion was granted.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
TAKES HIS OWN LIFE.
Prominent Business Man of Butte
Commits Suicide.

Prominent Business Man of Butte
Commits Suicide.
Butte, Mont, Special A. Ba-
ker, one of the most prominent bust
ness and church men in Butte, COM
mitted suicide by shooting himself
through the head. His family and So
cial relations were pleasant, his bust
ness was in prosperous condition and
the only cause that can be assigned is
temporary insanity. For several days
he had been complaining of neuralgia.
Baker held a number of positions OF
public trust in this city. He came to
Buttee from Philadelphia, and his
brother is private secretary to Senator
Boise Penrose of Pennsylvania. The
deceased was widely known in rail
road circles and was formerly with the
Northwestern in Chicago and Union
Pacific in Omaha.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
Lumpy jaw i'm Manitoba.

Washington, Special The depart
ment OF state has been informed by the
United States consul at Winnipeg that
there has appeared among cattle in
that section a disease known as ''ac-
tinomycocis,'' commonly called lumpy
jaw, which has been placed on the
list of infectious or contagious dis
eases by the department of agriculture
of Manitoba He further states that
large numbers of poor, cheap cattle
are being shipped to the United States
for grazing purposes, and advises cat
tie men on the frontier to look out for
the disease. and that the importation
of cate..c be Immediately stopped.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
DetactiXes Give 1t In.

Fargo, n. D.. Special-The govern
ment, railroad and private detectives
who have been in this vicinity since
the hold-up of the Northern Pacific
passenger train, have all departed for
the East, and, many rumors to the
contrary Notwithstanding. without the
slightest clue at all likely TO result in
the arrest of the outlaws. From the
moment the men disappeared in the
darkness at Tenny after relieving Con
ductor Cochrane of $50 their identity
has been lost as absolutely as though
the earth had opened and engulfed
them.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
THE MARKETS.
Latest Quotations From Grain and
Live Stock Centers.

Live stock Cen1erS-
Chicago, Oct. 10. - Wheat No. 2
red, 92094c: No. 3 red, 9O@92c; No. ,
spring, S6@S7c; No. 3 spring, S0QSoc;
No. 2 winter, SEC: No. 8 winter, 500
SIC; No. new spring, Gle. Corn-No.
2, % lac: No. 3, "a 34c. Oats-No. 2,
10 1-4M1S 1-2c; No. 3, 1701S lie.
Chicago, Oct. 10. Hogs = Light
So. 75041O; mixed. $3.70@4.05; heavy,
$3.45@4; rough, $3.45@3.55. Cattle
-Beeves, So. S5@5.3O; COWS and heif'
ers, $1.S5@4.40; Texas Steers. $2.7O@
$50: Westerns. $3@4.30; stockers and
2.50M4. 80: Westerns, $4,000; lambs,
SO. 10000
Milwaukee, Oct. 49, - Flour steady.
Wheat frmer: No. 1 Northern. 80 LIE;
No. . spring. SEC; December nominal.
Corn lower; No. 3, % Ice. Oats lower;
No. White, q 3-4@22 lie. Rye is
lower: No. /. 4G &c. Barley firm; No.
.. 42c; sample. 25M42c. Provisions
higher; pork. $7.75; lard. S4.25.
Minneapolis. Oct. 19.-Cash Wheat
October closed at 500: December
opened at 81 1-2GlST 5-Sc and closed at
SO 1-Sc; May opened at SO 34c and
closed at s. 3-Sc. On track = No. l
hard. 80 T-Sc; No. / Northern, 80 3-Sc;
No. 2 Northern. 81 1-Sc.
Sioux City, Iowa. Oct. 10. ~ Hogs -
$3.50M3.7 20 Cattle Gamers. $50:
heifers. S3N73.25: COWS So %; bulls 50
M3.25; stockers. S325@3.S0: feeders,
ST. yearlings, $3.25@3.7o; calves. 81 %.
South st. Paul. Oct. 10 = Hogs -
So .4503. so. Cattle-Cows. $2.15M2.50;
stockers, $2.65@3.60; heifers, S2.S5@
. 90. steers S335
st. Paul, Oct 10. Wheat = No. l
Northern, SS0S9 LIE; No. , Northern
S5MS7c. Corn = No. 3 yellow, 26 1-2@
q 1-2c; No. 8, 26026 lie. Oats-No. 3
white, 21@21 1-2c; No. 3, 10 100
20 Lee. Barley and rye Sample
barley, 25@26c; No. rye, 44@44 1-2c;
No. 3 rye. 1908 1-2c. Seeds-No. l
fax, 93@94c; timothy, $1.20@1 40;
clover, $3.2003.SO.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
Complications Are Threatened.

Des Moines, Iowa, Specialize
state board of elections has been ell
joined from placing the middle f-the-
road or boiling Populists on the official
ballot. The order was issued by Judge
Spurrier, of the district court, com
handing the secretary of state not to
certify the Populist ticket as part OF
the official ballot. The secretary is in
a quandry because the forbidden thing
has already been done. Unless this ac-
ton is recalled more serious compll-
cations are threatened.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
Biking to the Klondi1xe,

La Crosse, Wis.,. Special-An am
bilious wheelman going from home at
Maiden, Mass, to the Klondike, passed
through this city. He does not expect
to actually reach the mines on his
wheel, but will ride as far as possible
and be ready to go in with the first
patty next spring The mans name
is William A. Boyle, and he is mason
by trade who has been out of work.
He rides a twenty-three-pound wheel
geared to II, carries forty pounds of
luggage, and has ridden LOO miles
without puncture.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
Robbers Rnidcd PlninGc1d.

Plainfield Wis, Special.-One of the
most daring robberies ever committed
in this county took place at Hancock.
The Wisconsin Central depot was
broken into and quantities of express
and valuable freight taken. B. l..
Hale's drug and grocery store was
entered. and goods and some cash
taken. The saloon of Beach & Gray
was broken into and liquor and cigars
and some cash taken. Mr.. Dixon, deal
er in furnishings and clothing, had his
store broken into and stock taken.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
AN OFFER COMING.
Authorities Take Definite Action on
Trolley Mail Service.

Washington, Special Second AS
sistant Postmaster General Shellen-
berger has received letter from tue
manager of the Twin City Rapid Tran
sit company with reference to carry
ing locked mail pouches on cars of the
company between the main and branch
postoffices in Minneapolis. AS result
of it's receipt, letter will be mailed
from the second assistant making the
railway company an offer for service.
The department officials refuse to state
what amount will be offered for the
service. hut say that it is in line with
the proposition discussed by the com
pany officials and Inspector Masten
when he was in Minneapolis. 1t is ex-
pected that the present wagon con-
tractors will be relieved from brancl
office service by Nov. /.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
YEE GEE TAKES ACTION.

Seattle, Wash, Special Warrants
have been issued for the arrest of
Special Treasury Agents George w.
Whitehead, Leslie Cullom and G. R.
Lewis, and Chinese Interpreter J. Z.
Gardiner, all of whom are accused of
robbery. The arrests grew out of the
recent trial of zee Gee for smuggling.
The case against zee Gee collapsed,
and he has his innings now. The war
rants were served on Lewis and Gardi-
ner, who were released on their own
recognizance to appear at Port Town
send for trial. Messrs. CullOm and.
Whitehead are on their way East, and
warrants will be served on them.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
Close Call.

Germani, Iowa.. Special = Charles
Ochs, Il farmer living near here, bare
Iy escaped an untimely death. He
was raking hay, and carried his shot
gun for the purpose of shooting some
prairie chickens. The gun became
dislodged, and, falling through the
teeth of the rake was discharged The
charge carried away a quantity OF
clothing, skin and flesh from Mr..
Ochs' abdomen, and plowed shallow
furrow in the left side of his neck,
barely missing the jugular vein.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19

Tower City, N. D., Special Walter
A. LaDgdon, the young man who few
days ago eloped with the thirteen-year
old daughter of Mr.. Ferris of Hope,
has been caught. The man and girl
had wandered over the country since
their elopement and the latter was
thinly clad and suffering from cold.
She returned home with her father af-
ter Langdon's arrest. Much indigna-
ton is expressed at Langdon's offense.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19

Milwaukee, Specialize Protestant
Episcopal church in America will be
known in future simply as THE
Church." if the movement formally in
augurated in the meeting of the Mil
waukee diocesan council is taken up
by the dioceses generally throughout
the country as the clergymen and lay
men believe it will. In amending the
constitution of the diocese the words
'"The Protestant Episcopal Church,
were stricken out and 1.-The Church"
inserted in their stead.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19

Ashland, Wis, Special.-Bids were
opened for the sale of $4,000 worth
of Ashland city bonds. S. A. Kean of
Chicago was the only bidder, offering
to take them at par. The city has I'M
til the 28th to accept or reject or may
sell the bonds at private sale. After
the 2Sth if the bonds are not disposed
of bonds will have to be issued to the
holders of judgments. Mayor Bardon
thinks he can do better than to accept
the bids at par.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
Badly Crushed.

Grand Forks, n. d., Special-JOseph
Revoir. farmer living near Mortified,
this county, was seriously injured
while running a threshing engine on a
farm just south of the city. He was
backing the engine down hill and lost
control of it, and the engine collided
with the separator. Revoir was pinned
fast between the two and had several
ribs crushed, besides sustaining in
ternal injuries. Unless unexpected
complications should develop he will
recover.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
NEW ROUTE TO HEALTH.

Little, fragrant, palatable tablets, in
dainty enameled metal box, just right for
the vest pocket or the lady's purse. On the
tablets are stamped the letters, &C. c. c."
Cascarets, Candy Cathartic. Eat one like
candy and the little tablet at once purif1es
and regulates the whole digestive canal. 1t
destroys disease germs in the mouth and
throat, stops souring of undigested food in
the stomach, stirs up the liver, and tones
and strengthens the bowels, making them
act healthily and naturally. They are
well and widely advertised in the press,
but the best advertisement for Cascarets
is the wonderfully mild yet positive action,
which makes Cascaret convert of every
one that tries them. We recommend them
to all our readers.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
Collector Loses HIS Cash.

Grand Forks, n. D., Special.-A bold
hold-up occurred within half mile of
the city limits and the thieves made
good their escape. j. J. Hebron of
Ardoch was returning from collecting
trip south Of the city, and when near
town a trio of highwaymen stopped
him. One covered him with a revolver,
while another held the horse and the
third searched his clothing and found
a pocketbook containing $265. They
missed another book containing about
$40,
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
North Dakota synod.

Grafton, N. D., Specialize synod
of North Dakota is in session here.
Thirty ministers and elders are in at
tendance. The retiring moderator,
Rev. j. S. Boyd of Alden, Mimi, de-
liyered the opening sermon. Rev. A.
Devine of Bismarck was elected mod
orator and Rev. Edward Gallag CHER of
Casselton, clerk Addresses on tempe
rance were delivered by Rev. Thomas
Dugan and Rev. A. G. Rankin, the
"mOlder orator"
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
Lost His Ann.

Lisbon, N. D.. Special.-John Purcell,
an unmarried man aged 38, while at
tempting to put on the main belt of a
threshing machine near here, had the
misfortune to have his right arm
caught in the machinery and COM
pletely cut off above the elbow. He
was conveyed to Lisbon where he was
attended by q surgeon.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19

Milwaukee, Specialists Emma E.
Palmer, until recently associate editor
of the Northwestern Miller of Mime
apolis, has purchased the Illustrated
News, a weekly publication of this
city, devoted to literature. society and
art. Under the new management the
paper will be known as the Critic.
Miss Palmer is sister of Charles NJ.
Palmer, manager of the New York
Journal and Advertiser.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
SELL FOR S2,OOO,OOo.
The ). L. Case Works mt Racine Ia
Be Sold.

THO .. 1. OnSe WORKS mt Racine "a
Be Sold.
Racine, Wis, Special-The immense
plant of the j. /. Case Threshing Ma
chine company here will. in all proba-
bility be sold to a syndicate of East
ern capitalists within the next week
for 100000. The deal has been pend
ing for some time John r. Fish, who
represents the Eastern syndicate, has
been in the city the past few days in
consultation with the stockholders OF
the concern in an effort to secure their
consent to the sale, and it is announced
that Mr.. Fish was successful in his
undertaking.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
Everybody Says So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most Won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try a box
of G. C. G. to-day; 10, %, SO cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
Lawxer CharRed with perjury.

Milwaukee, Special-Benjamin l..
Goldberg eX-diStrict attorney of Wau-
paca county, and until recently a mem
Der of a prominent law firm of this
city. has been arrested on charge of
perjury. The charge is an outgrowth
of one of the charges of drsbarment
proceedings upon which Judge Fish
found Mr.. Goldberg guilty
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
The Run Is Ended.

City and District Savings bank is end
ed. Everything is quiet and no further
Withdrawals are expected. 1t is said
that nearly million dollars was with
drawn on Friday and Saturday. The
cause of the run is still a mystery.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
A Wise Course.

Brown thought of buying that sub
urban property, but I'd like to get some
information about the place from some
one who lives there.
Smith-Get your information from
some one who USED to live there
Puck.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
rhe Deaf ComnIeted.

Milwaukee, Wis. Special-Two mil
lion dollars. the agreed purchase price
was paid over to the old stockholders
of the j. I. Case Thresher Company of
Racine. Frank K Bull is the only old
stakeholder who retained his stock.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
Fire men Are killed.

Denver, Special While driving
down steep grade on the way to a
fire Lee Bottom, driver of steamer,
was thrown from his seat. The engine
passed over his stomach, instantly
killing him. w. r. Morley, fireman,
was also thrown from the engine and
sustained injuries that are likely to
nrnYn fatal
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
KnowIed@e Is Power.

1--WE were going to have such fun out
at camp the other day, but
"Well, why didn't your
eve found a stray cow, and intend.
ed to milk her, but there wasn't soul
in the camp that knew how."-Chica-
go Record.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19

Ames, Iowa, Special-Three students
of the agricultural college were held
up by highwaymen and robbed of
three gold watches and other yalua-
bles. also a large sum of money which
one of the students had just received
from home.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
NORTHWEST NEWS
BURNED FoRTY-E1cHT HORSES.

bad Fire on the Big DalrympIe Farm
at CassCltOn.
Casselton, n. D., Special.-Fire de-
stroyed three barns and fOrty-eight
horses on the farm of Oliver Dali
rymple, two miles east of here; loss,
$4,000; no insurance. The fire was
caused by a horse kicking a lantern.
Another fire broke out a few hours
later at Dalrymple station, destroying
a house and barn, also owned by Mr..
Dalrymple; no insurance. This fire is
supposed to have been caused by
tramps.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
Beware of ointments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

Contain Mercury,
as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces Such articles
should never be used except on preserip-
lions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is tenfold to, the
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
F. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o., contains
no mercury, and is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine
1t is taken internally and made in To-
ledo, Ohio by F. j. Cheney & Co. res
timonials free. Sold by Druggists, price
75c per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
Very Soft.

Miss Smiley-There goes Mr.. Sparks.
He's dreadfully soft, isn't he?
Miss Scorcher-Yes. He's the softest
man | ever ran Over.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
He Praises Their Instinct.
The Story of His Troubles Experienced
in Dakota, and How the Indians
Game to His Rescue.

Mr.. Dennis of 3141 Harriet Ave-, Minneap-
oils, writes to the Kickapoo Indian Medicine
Co. as follows:- 81 want to say good word
for your famous Kickapoo Indian Sagwa.
While in Dakota about two years ago my
health was completely broken down, result
ing from deranged condition of my stomach.
The poisonous alkali water aggravated my
trouble until / realized l was in very bad
shape. Nothing would give me relief until l
tried your Kickapoo Indian Sagwa. | began
to improve Immediately and less than two bot
ties entirely cured me. Can recommend it to
ALL"
Mr. nann;s hos hpen Taught that good health
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19

water which he was compelled to drink, SO
that his condition was fast becoming critical.
Kickapoo Indian Sagwa, the great blood puri-
fer and inyigorator of the stomach, kidneys
and liver will cure others as it has cured him.
Make these organs right. If they perform
their functions as they should and the poisons
of the body are carried off by the natural
channels, health, accompanied by the ability
to eat and sleep, is the result. KickapoO
Indian Sagwa is sold by all druggists, ST.
bottle.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19

No woman who believes in cook books
eIieves in total depraVity.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19

Educate Your Bowels With CascRrets
Candy Cathartic. Cure constipation forever 10c,
25c If C. G. c. fall druggists refund money.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19
A PROTECTOR.

J.E. Dennis of the Minneapolis Police
Force, Owes His Life to the In
dams.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-10-19

Very few women know the weight of
mans heart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-31
GREAT CROP OF CEREALS.
Promised in the our>states Iowa, Kanss
Nebraska and Missouri

Promised in the Four States Iowa, Kansas,
Nebraska and Missouri.
Chicago, July 31.-The monthly issue
of the Corn Belt says that crop condi-
tions at the close of July in Iowa, Kan
sas. Nebraska and Missouri are exceed
ingly favorable. The corn crop promises
to be phenomeraliy large, and wheat,
oats and rye are satisfactory crop The
yield of wheat>in Nebraska will amount
to nearly 40,e6e. 600 bushels, and Kansas
claims as much. II there is an average
rainfall in August Nebraska will harvest
59.OO0,0o0 Of corn. The corn crop yield
In Missouri with timely rains in Augts,
will be very satisfactory.
Iowa reports vary widely, corn being
estimated from a FUR crop down to g.
per cent. Moisture is needed generally
but no actual damage is done as yet
The winter ard spring wheat crop was
rot as good as usual, but while the yield
Is light in certain localities the grain IL
fthe best quality. Correspondents ir
Kansas are almost a unit in declaring
this the best corn crop since 1891. Ac:
cording to reports harvesting is under
way generally throughout the feu,
states and the outlook Is exceedingly
bright.