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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-30
Lifted to prosperity in a Year.

Chassell, Mich, Special mills
of the Sturgeon River Lumber COM
pany have been closed after an I'M
usually successful seasons run, over
100000 feet of lumber having been
sawed. A year ago the company was
practically bankrupt, but it is now out
of the hands of the trustee and earn
ing good profits, beside affording work
to something over 225 men.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-30
Russia Digs Tn $4,000.

Victoria, B. c., Nov. 27.-OWners of
the schooners Willie Mcgowan and
Ariel, seized by the Russian cruiser
Seabiska off Cooper islands in 1891,
received word that the Russian gov
eminent has offered $4,000 for COM
pensation. They will accept it. The
schooners were seized for being with
in the prohibited zone, but it after
wards turned out that the commander
of the Seabiska was insane. The own
ers claimed 100000.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-30
BETRAYED BY A LAWYER.
One Ground on Which O'DOnnelIs
CounseI AnnIies fnL. Nexx TriaI.

One Ground on Which O'DOnnelI's
Counsel Applies for New Trial.
Eau Claire, Wis, Specially motion
for a new trial for John O'Donnell,
now in the penitentiary for murder. is
being argued in the circuit court. w.
H. Frawley, for the defense, presented
an affidavit alleging new evidence and
betrayal of the defense by a lawyer
engaged to assist, and who, it is al
legged, was subsequently hired by the
state. The defense also offers to show
by Vina LIE Clair, the Glenwood girl
who swore on the trial she received
letters from O'Donnell that she SO
testified under duress and fear of inn
prisonment and because an officer told
her she would be prosecuted If she
didn't testify against O'Donneu.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-30
AUSTRIA SATISFIED.
Turkey Sa1utes the Flag in Due
Form.

Turkey Sa1utes the Flag in Due
Form.
Vienna, Nov. 27-Dispatches received
here from Mersina, Asia Minor, an
nounce that as result of the decision
of the Turkish government to grant
the demands of Austria for redress in
consequence of the ill-treatment of
Herr Brazzafolli, the agent Of the Aus
trian Lloyd Steamship company at
that port and the subsequent insults
complained of by the Austrian consul
there, the flag of Austria was duly sa-
luted at Mersina by Turkish guns, with
all the ceremonial demanded by the
government of Austria.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-30
DESIGNS on KIondiIze.

Des Moines, Special.-A Klondike
company has been incorporated here
with State Auditor Mccarthy and Ma
tional Committeeman Cumming among
the incorporators 1t is said the COM
pany has a plan for securing valuable
concessions from the Canadian govern
ment
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-30
kicked by a Horse.

Ottosen, Iowa, Special.-Whi the
little eight-year-old son of Station
Agent W. J. Easterly was playing near
some horses he was kicked, rendering
him unconscious for twenty-four hours
and his recovery was very doubtful.
Later reports, however, say the little
fellow is improving.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-30
A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.
Two Men Drowned and Their Mother
Rescued with Great Difficulty.

Two Men drowned ana Their Mother
Rescued With Great Difficulty.
MiddletoWn, Ohio, Nov. 27.-Misses
Mary and Katie Seaman were drowned
and their mother is in a dangerous
condition as the result Of a runaway.
They were driving across a bridge
when their horse became frightened
and plunged over the side guard of
the railing. The ladies went down.
with the horse and the wagon. The
screams Of the ladies brought help to,
the scene, but not in time to save the
daughters, whose bodies were recov--
cred later. The mother was rescued
with difficulty.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-30

New York, Nov. 27.-The full rugged
ship Port Patrick, of the Port line, Of
Glasgow, Capt. Frank Hand, was al
most wholly destroyed by fire at her
dock in the East river. Her cargo,
valued at about 100000, was also de-
stroyed. The cause of the fire is I'M
known
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-30
Church Rurned.

Oakland, Cal, Nov. ga fire which
broke out at Temerkat,a suburb Of this
city, completely destroyed the church
and school Of the Sacred Heart, the
clergy house and all the adjoining out
buildings. Father Serga had a narrow
escape from death while trying to save
some of the school furniture.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-30
THIEF WAS CAUGHT.
And a Competition Problem l.
Solved by Sheffield Merchants.

Sheffield, Iowa, Special. -Shaefer &
Reynolds general merchandise store
was entered by burglars and about $50
worth of goods stolen, The thief was
caught in the act and arrested. He
proved to be Henry Ably, gunsmith
OF this city. He has been selling
great amount of goods lately at very
low figure, and the merchants have
been very curious to know where he
cot them
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-30
LOST ON THE DESERT.
Insane Man Jumps From Train
md Cannot He Found.

and CanHOt DC FOUnU.
Los Angeles, Cal. Nov. PA. Il.
Roberts, a passenger on the west
bound Santa Fe overland, bound for
San Francisco. became suddenly in
sane, laboring under the hallucination
that he was being pursued by enemies.
Sympathizing passengers took him in
charge, but ne became worse, and
while the train was crossing the Mo-
jave desert, he jumped through car
window and escaped in the darkness.
The train was stopped and a search
made for him, without avail.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-30
Arthur Harper Is Dead.

Yuma, Ariz., Special-Arthur Har-
per, partner of Joe Ladue on the
Klondike and one Of the pioneers of
the Yukon, died here of consump-
ton. Harper contracted the disease
in the north, but came down on the
steamer Excelsior last October in
search Of health.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-30

London, Nov 81 w The Norwegian
steamer Queenswood, Capt. Host, (which
arrived at Rouen Nov. % from New
Orleans, was in collision with the
steamer Nephrite, which plies on the
Seine. The extent Of the damage is
not stated.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-30

Paris, Nov. PIN. Francois Mons,
playwright and translator of French
plays into English for production in
the United States, committed suicide
with his mistress by inhaling charcoal
fumes Mons latterly has been in bad
financial straits.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-30
Troops Ordered out.

Constantinople, Nov. Elm conse-
quence of the revolt of the Albamans
of the districts of Ipek and DiakoXa.
northeast of Scutari, large bodies of
Bulgarian and Servian troops have
been ordered to proceed to the dis
affected district.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-30
Aritating the Jams.

Yokohama. Nov. 27.-The Kioa-Chou
affair is seriously occupying the atten-
ton of the Japanese government, and
the representatives of Japan abroad
have been instructed to ascertain the
resolutions of the powers.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-30
LIKE AN INFERNO
DISGRACEFUL SCENES TN THE AUS
TRAN PARLIAMENT,

Fight Between Mem
bers of Opposing EaetioI4S--sliovv-
ers of BiIIingsgate and Other In.
huIts Exchanged - BOhemlans
Will Not Have Czech Language
Taught-Order of the Government
stigmatized as Oppressive and
IIleg.~I.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-04-17

Hakki Pasha, commander of the
Tarkish division at Crevena, to
move against the Greeks. The
greater part OF Hakki Pssha's
division is now advancing against
the invaders, aud bloody fght is
expected. The troops are onthu-
sissyic over sn opportunity for an
engagement with tho hated
Christians
Edhem Pasha has notified all the
generals to hold their commands in
readiness for instant action. The
reservists have left the encampnent
here in order to move closer to the
lino OF defense. This city is to-day
the scoue Of the greatest military
activity.
The insurgents at Kissno have
kept their promise to treat the
foreign admirals as enemies. The
news from there shows they have
fred upon the Austrian wsrship,
which replied, silencing the guns OF
the insurgents.
LoNNoN, Eng, April 9.-It is
understood here that the Porte has
presented noto to the powers
complaining OF the crisis hurting
the Ottoman exchequer and request
log the government. TO hasten "a
settlement A Constautiuople dis.
patch SAYS the ollieial opinion j.
that the powers are losing their
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-04-17
Rio de Janeiro Arrive1.

The Rio de Janeiro, Capt, Ward,
arrived from the Golden Gate at
about 7 o'clock this morning, in the
time OF 81 days, The following are
the cabin passengers for this port:
Mrs. T, f. Sanborn and child, Col.
q. S. Spalding, Attorney General w.
Owen-Smith and wife, f. H. Wheel
an, Miss e. Peters, and a family of
II Gomez's. Through passengers
for China and Japan numbered 20.
The Rio resumes her voyage to the
Orient at A p, m. to-day.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-04-17
The Vaidis.

The Vaidis twin sisters are to ap-
pear at the Opera House on or
about April 30th. OF them the New
York World speaks as follows;
"Kiralfy's magicians. At the
academy sof music the audience
hold their breath and gaze enrap-
tured upon the doings of the Vaidis
sisters, as they turn and twist
themselves away up in the air as II
they were birds and had wings, and
were entirely independent OF terra
6rma,"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-04-17
BY AUTHORITY.
1RRIe ALTON NOTICE.

Holders Of Water Privileges, or those
raying water rates, are hereby notified that
the hours for irrigation purposes are from
to o'clock a. NJ. and from TO o'clocl;
I'm. ANDREW BROWN,
Supt Honolulu Water Works.
pproyej.
j. A, KING,
Minister Of Interior.
Honolulu II, l., April 9, 1897. 5jl-tf
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-04-17
SATURDAY, APRIL II, 1897.
TOPICS or TIE DAY,

The Star has recently devoted its
space to hotel schemes that never
have materialized. The latest in
that line is a statement that Sam'l
Parker intends to build a large
hotel at Waimes, Hawaii, and turn
it into summer resort. The Star
man has evidently never visited
Waimea or spoken to Mr.. Parker in
regard to the new "hotel." Where
is the next resort Of the Star to
be located2
A Washington correspondent
writes that General Hartwell walks
around with face so doleful that it
would be credit to the late Don
Quixote the knight OF tho doleful
countenance. Mr.. William Owen
Smith and the irrepressble Colonel
Zephanias Spaulding returned this
morning to Hawaii and even their
most ardent supporters will claim
that they looked happy over the
Hawaiian position in Washington.
If there were any reasonable hopes
for annexation it is not likely thct
the "warhorse of epidemics" and
the champion lobbyist and "quick'
fnancier would leave their post OF
duty when the bugles of battle have
been sounded. Goodbye annexation
The Government organs and The
officials who spread the false re-
ports in regard to alleged japanese
troubles in Hawaii should now
board the Philadelphia and explain
to the Admiral that their reports
were not based on facts but were
made in the interest OF annexation
The old Admiral will grin and tel
his missionary friends that he il
familiar with the lying tactics o
the ruling clique and that his visi
to this port is simply due to regula
naval routine business and to hi
own desire of meeting his old friends
in Honolulu. Mr.. Dole's officia
prevaricators at Washington mus
feel rather cheap when the exposur
of their Japanese canard is made
No wonder the diplomats" Of Ha
waii have downed the dress ant
mien of the melancholy Dane
Alas Owen-Smith, Hatch, Hart
well, Hastings, Spaulding and y
other knights; there is somethin
rotten in Hawaii-nei.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-04-17
'Tiglloly Topics.
Honolulu, april 10, 1897.
The National Feed Box

Do not for one moment ina
gine that we intend to drift into
politics and refer to the Hawaiian
Treasury. Not at all, we have
something more profitable to
attract your attention in these
days of economy.
1t is something that pays for
itself in few week and is
great boon to the horse and his
owner.
1t will save over 25 percent of
your feed bills.
1t will save you hostlers, time,
trouble and vexation.
1t will do away with Doctors
bills, Collie, indigestion and
stomach troubles.
1t will cure such bad habits as
boiling, soldering and scatter
ing, and is the best device yet
invented for feeding in the stable
or on the road.
You can use it for feeding all
kinds Of grain, corn in the ear,
chopped food, Bran mash, water
or medicine.
1t is made Of steel and pra3-
tically indestructible.
1t is finely galvanized, easily
cleaned, pure and odorless, light
and portable.
1t is used and approved of by
owners and drivers of the fastest
horses in the world, and is es-
pecially popular on stock farms
and in stables of all kinds.
The Nation al Feed Box
will prove a treasury to all who
buy it. Call and inspect it at
Tao HaWsiiau Hardware Co., u
307 Fort STREET,
Opposite Spreckels' Bank.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-04-17
The Nation al Feed Box

will prove a treasury to all who
buy it. Call and inspect it at
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-25
AT THE ALMsHoUsE LAST NIGHT.
FUNERAL OF MRS. cAMPANE.

The funeral of Mrs. Lizzie Callahan Campane, wife of Patrick Campane and daughter of Jeremiah and Margaret Callahan, whose death occurred Tues day after a short illness, took place yesterday morning from her late home, PAS James street, and later from St. Francis church. A requiem mass was sung by Rev. Father O'Connor, who spoke touchingly of the deceased. A solo was sung by M. Joseph Mccarthy The pail bearers were: Thomas Ryan, Patrick Kane, Thomas Kane, Philip Ryan, John Sullivan. The flower bear CTS were Richard Maher and Thomas Kenney. The floral pieces were a Tyre from brothers and sisters of the de- ceased; pillow inscribed Wife wreath Misses Margaret and Mamie Ryan; crescent, John Ryan and family; roses from Mrs. Morris, Margaret Me- Grath, Jennie Grimley and John Sulli- van; wreath, Mrs. Annie and Katie Ryan. The interment was in the fam fly plot in St. Lawrence cemetery. A sister of the deceased died two months ago.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-25
SPIRITED PRIZE SONGS.

The Saengerfest Competition Arouses
 Much Enthusiasm in Philadelphia
 New Haveners In it.
 Philadelphia, June 24.-Broollyn was selected as the next meeting of the Saengerfest in 1900 at the big meeting to-day. The singing for prizes was re- stunned this afternoon, and another grand festival concert at Saenger hall tonight was favored with an over whelming attendance.
 The concert was under the direction of Samuel Hermann. A grand male chorus of six thousand voices, with Miss Sophie Trautmann, soprano, ren- dered "Die All Macht" with magniti- cent effect. Victor F. Nessler's prize composition, "Das Grab I'm Busento,' ,' rendered for the first time in America, was another selection in which the en- tire male chorus and the festival or chestra were heard with effect.
 The "Old Folks at Home," arranged by J. w. Jost for one hundred singers in the solo part, was pleasant feature of the concert. At the close of the en- tertainment the orchestra and chorus rendered the "Star-Spangled Banner" the immense audience being requested to join. During the singing the flag was unfurled at the rear of the hall. and scene of the widest fervor pre- vailed.
 The contest for the prize of bust of Mozart, to be awarded to a city federal tion of singing societies. was sung this afternoon. The general verdict was in favor of the Arion Singing society of Newark, which will probably win the prize.
 The choice in any event lies between Newark, Brooklyn and Baltimore. In the competition for this prize seven- teen societies were heard this after noon, making thirty-fve organizations all told that are contending for the city federation prize.
 The delegation of New Haven Ger man singers that attended the Haru- gari Liedertafel festival in Philadel- phia returned yesterday. They are en- thusiastic when describing the recep- ton given the New Haveners by the Harugari Harmonic.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-25
PLEASANT BIRTHDAY PARTY.
Held in Honor of Miss Lulu Dwyer at
 Her Home on Blatchley Avenue.

Held in Honor of Miss Lulu Dwyer at
 Her Home on Blatchley Avenue
 A birthday party was celebrated at the residence of Lulu Dwyer in honor of her sixth birthday at her residence, 2S4 Blatchley avenue, on the 21st of June. Among those present were Miss Lulu Dwyer, Lillie Rudolph, Katie Me Mahon, Nellie Snodgrass, Cora Much more Hilda Turner, Florence Turner, Nellie Nottingham, Edna Kalgren, Mabel Kalgren, Tressa Jonica, Maggie Brown, Josie Brown, Loretta Kelley, Josie Kelley, Edna Fosdick, Louise Baribault, Maggie Landy, Laura Me Donald, Masters George Dwyer, Ira Hill Leo Hill, John Grant, Nellie Grant, Nellie Grant, Nellie Rudolph, Fred Rudolph, Harry Rudolph, Nellie Greene, Tom McMahon, Nellie Conelly, John Conelly, Eddie Muchmore and Fred Nottingham, Frank Whalen, Har- ry Whalen, Peter Gillis, Nellie J. Con- nelly Leonard Baribault, and Harry Schappa
 Among the gifts received was a handsome silver bracelet.
 About 10 o'clock the young folks par took of supper. Miss Lillian M. Ru- dolph furnished music.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-25
Probate court-Judge Cleaveland.


 The examination of Hyman Silver, the insolvent baker, to ascertain what he did with his property at 39 Oak street, was continued yesterday. Frank Nussenholtz, to whom the property was transferred, fraudulently. as it Is al- legged, was present with Judge Blyden- burgh as counsel When the hearing opened Judge Blydenburgh intimated that the witness might decline to an swer some of the questions under his advice and that he should prefer that the hearing should be held in the pres ence of Judge Cleaveland in order that the court should rule upon questions of evidence.
 The case was continued until next Friday in order that witnesses might be properly subpoenaed.
 Attorney l. A. Stein, who has been counsel for Silver, withdrew from the case yesterday and Silver had no coun- sel present.
 COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED.
 Isaac Wolfe and Edward s. Thomas were appointed commissioners on the estate of Lawton & Pratt in the pro- bate court yesterday.
 GOLDREYER CASE CONTINUED.
 The hearing on the application tc force Joseph Goldreyer into insolvency was continued till next Monday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-25
FUNERAL OF ALFRED B. TOR

 The funeral of Alfred B. Torpay was largely attended at St. Francis church in Fair Haven yesterday morning. Rev. Father Shanley was the celebrant of high mass of requiem. The music was by the church choir, assisted by M. Joseph Mccarthy and Mrs. Nora Russell Haesche. Father Shanley's s eulogy of the deceased was deeply af- fecting. The floral contributions con- sisted of a wreath from the family, broken circle from Messrs. Fallon, Bo- han, Flanagan and Hogan of Hartford, wreath from Miss K. Seery of Hartford, cross from Miss Marie O'Neill of Hart ford, placque of jacqueminots from E. T. Mooney, Waterbury; placque from Mrs. Guinan and Mrs. Bleto, placque from Miss Mollie McCaulay and also from Mrs. Hartman.
 The pail bearers were: T. Scully, NJ. Hogan, NJ. O'Brien. T. McBrien, J. Dunn, V. Scully. Flower bearers: c. OBrien, J. Roach. The interment was in St. Bernard cemetery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-25
YESTERDAY IN TIE COURTS
IMPORTANT POINT IN STILLMAN- SULLIYAN CASE TO BE DECIDED.

It Will Go to the Supreme Court for a
 Ruling-Clty Laborer Sues for S1,00O ages-ConmIssIoners on Lawton X
 Pratt's Estate-Another Alleged Italian
 Shoplifter Arrested-other Court Notes. The case of George Stillman against J. J. Sullivan. suit to recover debt, will go to the supreme court to decide a point raised in the practice act, upon which there is now no ruling.
 The case was appealed from a Justice court to the May term of the common pleas court, by James F. Bree, attorney for defendent. F. w. Chase Is at torney for the plaintiff.
 After the case was assigned an amended answer was filed by Attorney Bree, to which the plaintiff replied, and then three days later MT. Bree claimed the case for jury on the ground that the pleadings were not closed until the amendment was filed and that he was within the provisions of the practice act which says that case may be claimed for the jury up to three weeks after the pleadings are closed.
 Attorney Chase claimed that the pleadings were closed when the case was assigned, and in this view Judge Curtis coincided.
 MT. Bree yesterday notified the plain tiff that he will appeal to the supreme court.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-25
JAMES T. KILBRETH DEAD
The Collector of the Port of New York
 Dies of Pneumonia at His Summer

The Collector of the Port of New York
 Dies of Pneumonia at His Summer
 Home.
 New York, June 24.-James T. Kill breth, collector of the port of New York, died at his summer home at Southampton, l., l., at 6:30 o'clock last evening of pneumonia.
 MT. Kilbreth was born in Cincinnati in 1S41, He was graduated at Harvard and came to this city to practice law. He served for nearly twenty years as police justice. He had been customs collector for the port of New York since 1S93
 MT. Kilbreth entered public life in 1873, just after the downfall of the Tweed ring. He had already taken a stand against Tammany Hall and he always remained it's enemy. He be- came vice president of the county de- mocracy when it was organized in 1881, and he held the place until it died in 1892 He was a delegate to the demo- cratic state convention at Syracuse in 1892, and was one of those who prom ised the support of New York to Gro- yer Cleveland if he were nominated for president at the national convention at Chicago.