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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18
MILLIONS LOST.
Damage I'm the Flooded Districts Es-
timated at S6,OOO,O0O.

Louisville, KY, March 13.-The Bal
timore & Ohio Southwestern railway has
1000 men at work repairing its track.
1t has resumed through train service
between Louisville and Cincinnati and
st. Louis. The Monon has fully re-
stored its service and the Pennsylvania
Is also making schedule tine. During
the food all these roads used the track
of the Big Four in and out of Louis
vile. The damage to the railroads done
by the floods is estimated at So, 000, 900
and the damage 10 the county and to in
dividuals in the flooded district is es-
mated TO be 100000 more.
Vincennes. Ind. March 13.-It is now
certain that five lives were lost in the
Evansville d. Terre Haute railroad dis
aster at White river, near Decker.
They were: Conductor Sears, Fireman
coleman. William ii. LANCE, Fort
Wayne; Herbert Allen, Evansville, and
DR.. William Efiing, of No. GAPS South
Halsted street, Chicago. The crevesse
is now $50 feet wide, and is growing big
ger every hour. A force OF men are
at work, but the roadbed is being
steadily swept away.
Memphis, Tenn, March IS. - The
Mississippi river is higher than recorded
by the weather bureau since its estab-
lishment here, rs years ago. The rise
Sunday was about six inches. Numer-
Gus small bikes or private levees around
towns and plantations have given way
under the pressure from the tremen-
dous volume Of water. The river at
this place is nearly three miles wide, ex-
tending inland on the Arkansas side
about two miles.
Memphis, Tenn, March 16. - A num-
Der of local vessels are actively engaged
in rescuing people and stock from the
overfowed sections of Arkansas and the
river islands, and hundreds of them are
now being provided for in this city. Re
liable reports are that an entire negro
family and one white child were
drowned Monday near Marion, Ark. 1t
is believed that many have persisted,
owing to the serious condition in all
that country.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

The queen of Madagascar, Ranaval-
ona H.. who has only held her position
nominalIy since June 20. 1896, has been
exiled TO the island of Reunion, a
French possession.
The great traveller and writer on
religio-scientific subjects. Prof. Henry
Drummond, died in London, aged AS
years.
The powers, with the exception of
France. have. it is said, agreed to pre-
sent a fresh note to Greece. notifying
her of their intention TO carry out the
coercive measures if she still continues
obdurate. and to enforce a blockade.
Cambridge university has conferred
the degree of LII. ID. upon Hon. Thomas
F. Bayard, United States ambassador to
England.
Twenty-Five horses. 307 head OF cattle
and "a sheep had to be thrown over
board from the steamer Beaver while at
sea owing TO the scarcity of drinking
water on board.
At Dorchester. n. f., John s. Sullivan
was hanged for the murder of Mrs. Eliza
butcher and her three-year-old son at
Meadow Brook on September l., 1896.
While united in principle. the powers
have not been able TO reach solution of
the Cretan question. Proposals and re-
jections were being exchanged hourly.
Dispatches from Havana bear out in
formation previously received that the
Spaniards are almost ready to give up
their Cuban struggle. Gen. Weyler is
leaving many cities TO the insurge
and an order issued by him means the
abandoning of many more.
4 deficit of nearly 100000, 900 CON
fronts Spain.
Burglars stole $4,000 in gold from
the steamer Zealandia at Melbourne,
Australia.
In Cuba Gen. Carlos Roloff landed the
most important expedition which has
sailed from this country since the be-
ginning of the Cuban war.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18
CUSTOMS RECEIPTS HEAVY.
Importers Act In Anticipation OF
HIGHER Tariff Rates.

New York, March 16.-The payment
of duties at the customhouse Saturday
amounted to S1,4ss, G93.6T, making one
of the largest totals in the history of
the customhouse. Payments on sugar
alone were said to have amounted to
several hundred thousand dollars. This
anxiety on the part of the re6ners was
caused by the fears that the change
from an ad valorem to a specific duty
would largely increase the rate of duty
on the sugar at present held in bonded
warehouses.
New York, March 10. - Monday S
aggregate of Withdrawals of imports
from bonded warehouses reached the
enormous sun. of S2.667 ,97s.51. This is
the largest in the history of the New
York customhouse for one day. previ-
Gus record being S2.30S,OOO, made Au-
gust /, 1872, when the late A. T. Stew
art made his famous payment of 81 ,000,-
600 on goods withdrawn. The largest
sum received from one firm Monday
was $4,000. Most of the goods in
volved in the panic are raw sugar, wool
ems, dress goods and tobacco. The Gus
toms receipts since last Wednesday
have been $6,0s9,642.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18
CURRENT TOPICS.

The law prohibiting Sunday work by
New York BARRIERS is being enforced.
RAPID growth of finger nails il
said to be one OF the signs of good
health.
NORTH DAKOTA has a new law re-.
curing all oleomargarine products to
be colored pink.
PAYMAsTER JOHN CoRwisE has been
held in So, 600 bail at New York for en-
bezzling funds OF the navy depart
ment.
The Brownlow aud Evans factions
are said to have agreed upon division
between them of the Tennessee pat
ronage.
A NEW law in California prohibits
the marriage of divorced persons with
in year after the granting OF The
divorce.
A SOUTH CAROLINA man has 30 acres
OF tea plants. The shrubs are about
three feet high and planted in rows six
feet apart
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18
Fifteen Killed

Canea, March 16.-A terrible accident
occurred Monday on board the Russian
war ship Sisoi Veliky. The vessel was
practicing outside of Suda bay, when
one of her turret guns exploded, owing
to the breech not having been properly
closed. The noise of the explosion was
terrific, and it's results were most dis
astrous. The turret was blown to pieces
and every one of its occupants were
killed. The turret and cupola in fall
ing killed number of others who were
on deck. The killed numbered IS, in
GLIDING two officers. Thirteen men
were so badly injured that they will
die, while a numbe- OF others received
less serious injuries.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18
,mm,vr.,,on Decrea.e.

Washington, March 13. - There has
been a decrease in immigration during
The past seven months compared with
the same period last year of 1926
Commissioner Stump explains the de
crease as follows: The many deporta-
tions and strict examinations of the i'm
migranttothe United States has caused
large increase of immigration fl on
Europe TO Brazil. Argentine Republic
and other South American countries
where inducements are held out foI
their migration. italian immigration
will be seriously checked by the procla-
nation of Marquis di Rudini, minister
of the interior for that kingdom, warn
ing undesirable classes from embarking
and refusing passports.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18

The wave of political progress has at
last reached Alaska. y circular IS being
sent about for signatures throughout
the southeastern part of the territory
petitioniug congress for an act prOvid-
ng for a civil government, which shall
give the people representation by del
cgate. the right of bona fide residents TO
acquire title 10 public lands. authority
TO incorporate towns and villages. and a
repeal of the law preventing the sale
o. liquor and the substitution in lieu
thereof of very stringent license law.
Our PARKWAY territory evidently is
making great strides in the world Of
progress.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18

1t is expected that more than 1000
of the Waldenses will arrive in Nash
Vile. Tenn, This spring from their
former homes in Alpine valleys to join
the colony that esta blished itself $50
strong near Morga ntOn in 1898. There
ere about $4,000 of the WaldsDses who
still live in the 'Vales Of the NaudOis."
They occupy a tract OF country about Is
miles square in Piedmont, jefferson
county. The leaders Of The colonies ia
the Tennessee mountains say that by
the year 1900 almost the entire pOpula-
tion Of the Maldensian villages in Eu-
rope will have immigrated 70 this OOun-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18
The Nerrro Wins.

Galveston, Tex, March 13.-The
court of appeals has affirmed the deci-
sion of the lower court in the case of the
Pullman Palace Car company vs.. Rev.
Thomas W. Cain. negro, who bought a
first-class ticket from ST. Louis to Gal
weston. but was forced TO ride in the
negro" car. The opinion of the court
was that where ticket is sold for GER
tain coach, like a Pullman, a negro is
entitled TO ride in that kind of car, or the
company is liable u pay damages.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18

OF the eight cabinet officers who com
posed President Cleveland's official fam
lily when he entered upon his second
term all are now alive except Secretary
of State Gresham. of Chicago. but two
of them. Postmaster General Bissell
and HOke Smith, of the interior, dropped
cut by resignation. he first because his
law practice demanded his attention.
the second because his state, Georgia,
was for Bryan and free silver. On the
whole. that cabinet was exceptionally
stable. The first Cleveland cabinet also
had only one death, that of Secretary
of the Treasury Manning, of Albany,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18
To he Reheard.

Washington, March IS. - Secretary
Bliss has vacated and annulled the or
ders in the proceedings in the Chicago
lake front cases, and directed a new trial
before the commissioner of the central
land office within so days. The reason
for this action was that Land Commits
sicner Lamoreaux gave out copy of his
decision in the case of one party three
days before the time set by himself for
final announcement, which was in vio-
lation of Secretary Francis orders.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18

Explorer hansen told the Londoners
that it rests with England to throw
light on the almost unvisited wastes of
the Antarctic pole. If the doctor can
wait until Africa is absorbed he need
have no fear that the real estate of
Antarctica will suffer for a claimant
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18
WexIcr,H Rig Bill.

Havana, March 15.-Capt. Gen. Wey-
Ter has forwarded to Spain for approval
by the Spanish cortes the public budget
bill, amounting to $35.OO0.0OO. in addi-
tion to an appropriation bill reaching
the high-water mark of 1913, 100000. The
income revenue for the new fiscal year
beginningin July will hardly reach $14,-
100000, which will shrink. Therefore
there will be an enormous deficit, reach
ing probably $1OO,OOO,OOO. To meet this
the Madrid cortes must decree new taxes
in Spain or call for another public loan
to meet the interest on the same. The
tax and the real estate tax in Cuba are
TO be increased 40 per cent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18

Just at a time when photographers
had almost abandoned hope of ever dis
covering a really practicable process of
color photography report comes to the
state departments in Washington from
United States Consul General Mason at
Frankfort giving description (as far
as the process may be divulged) of a
means of doing this in a manner so
simple and inexpensive as to be avail
able to every photographer. thus open
ing a new era in reproductive art.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18

The Fifty-fourth congress did a good
thing for the public at large in making
the government responsible for the
value contained in registered letters.
For a long time the receipts from this
source have been large, but the serders
Of registered letters have not been able
10 recover value. if the letters were lost,
which made the registration fee rather
useless charge so EAR as insurance Of
value is concerned. OF course compare
lively few registered letters are lost, but
the government should be responsible
for che money inelosed. and the act OF
-ongress very properly. it seems TO us.
makesit so.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18

The marine sanitarium is the latest
idea in England for getting the better
of the various ailments that beset man
kind. An order has been placed for the
construction of a large steamship, which
will be floating palace ofeonvenience,
comfort and healthfulness, the idea be-
ing to carry only invalids and make a
cruise of nine months in each year. In
the days to come being sick will be a
luxury and a pleasure.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18
sad Fate of "A Young Lady In Chicago
-ResIdence Partly Destroyed.

Chicago, March 16.-FiTe Monday
night almost destroyed the residence
Of William Spiers at 3643 Vernon
avenue. Barbara Newman and Rose
Mayheld, nieces of Mr.. Spiers were
sleeping in a bedroom on the second
floor. Miss Newman was burned to
death but her cousin escaped by leaping
from the window to the stone sidewalk.
She is so badly injured that it is feared
she may die. The fire started in the
second story of the residence and it is
supposed Miss Newman had persisted
before the firemen arrived.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18
sentenced 10 BE EIectrocuted.

Auburn, \. Y, March l6. = Frank
Sheldon, well-known cattle dealer of
Cayhuga county, was convicted of MUIR
dering his wife and sentenced to he cleo
trocuted during the week beginning
April 25. The murder was committed
April 30, 1896. The verdict was a sur
prise to all who have followed the case.
The jury was out for siH 'hours.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18
smothered Chicken.

Dress the fowl and prepare as for
roasting, stufing it If you desire. Sew
er the sinews of the legs at the joints
so they will lie fiat to the fowl. put
a good sized lump of butter and a
cup of water in kettle. lay the fowl
in and cover with basin that fits down
close to it inside the kettle. Cook from
one to three hours, according to age,
adding waite as it boils away. The
chicken will bt tenderer and of better
flavor when stewed in this way. and
may be set IN the oven TO crisp if de-
sirable.-Detroit Free Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18
Three Ncgroeg L,nchcd.

Jacksonville, Fla, March 16.-A spe-
cial from Ocala, Fla, states that three
negroes, Ed Holmes, Jim Miley and
Jim Gilmore, were lynched at Blue
Springs Station, southeast of that place
at three o'clock Monday morning by an
armed mob of ever 400 men. They con-
fesscd the murder of Postmaster j. NJ.
Garfield, and his clerk, j. II. Turner, at
Julietta, near there, March 3.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18
New Baffleships.

San Francisco. March 1s.-At the
Union iron works Thursday the keeI
was laid for the battle ship Wisconsin
the contract for which was let by the
government six months ago. The Wis
consni is TO be of the same class as the
Oregon, which was built in this city
though much larger and more heavily
armored. She will be one of three wal
ships of the Same size, the other two
being the Alabama and the Virginia
which are to be constructed in east
crn shipyards. The contract price OF
the Wisconsin is about S3,0o0,00O.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18

Washington, March 10. - Secretary
Sherman had a call shortly before ten
o'clock Thursday morning by appoint
ment from Mrs. Ruiz, widow of the man
who is alleged to have been murdered
in the military prison Of Guanabacoa,
Cuba, several weeks ago. The inter
view, which lasted about five minutes,
was devoted TO a pathetic recital of the
total restitution of the family and their
reliance upon the United States to Sc
cure indemnity from Spain on account
of the death of Ruiz, who, ii
is claimed. was naturalized
American citizen practicing dem
tistry for the past IS years in Cuba.
Secretary Sherman, after hearing the
complaints, suggested that it would be
necessary to put the petition in writing
when the department would give it
prompt consideration. Mrs. Ruiz and
her children subsequently called at the
white house at 2:15 p. m. and had a
brief interview with the president.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18
TO SWELL THE REVENUES.
Mr.. Dfngley Explains Purpose and
Possibilities of Tariff Measure.

Possibilities of Tariff Measure.
Washington, March l6.--At quite a
late hour in the session of the house
Monday Chairman Dingley presented
for reference TO the committee of ways
and means, of which il was well under
stood he was again to be the chairman,
the tariff bill upon which he and his re-
publican associates have been engaged
for many weeks. Most of the essential
details of Vie bill, except its administra-
tive features. which are embodied in the
last 1000 words of the bill, beginning
with section 3, have already been
made known. But in discussing the
general scope and purpcrt of the bill,
Chairman Dingley gave an interesting
synopsis of what he expected Of it, as
follows:
The bill has two purposes. namely. 10
raise additional revenue and 10 encourage
the Industries of the United States On the
basis OF the importations Of the last fiscal
year the bill would increase the revenue
about sll2.OCO,000. divided among the several
schedules IN foil
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18
Dainty House Waists

Pretty blouse Waste to be worn un.
der zouave jackets are made of liberty
silk and have a delicate tracery of fine
gold and silver thread in scroll design.
These are especially pretty and orien-
tal-looking when worn with velvet
jackets. which should also be embroid-
cred either solidly or with a band
around the edge.-Leisure Hours.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18
Grant Nopumcpt InaucurnI.

New York, March Heterogeneous
for the Grant monument inaugural
parade on April % are progressing IA
vorably, and the indications are that it
will be the greatest demonstration of
the kind ever witnessed in this country.
1t is understood that the president of
the United States, his cabinet, the SUI
preme court of the United States, rep
resentatives of foreign nations. the gov
ernors of 90 states and the rational
guard will take part in the Inaugural
finn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18
pur,,nn Rc,chc. Yer york

New York, March 16.-The United
States monitor Puritan passed in at
Sandy Hook shortly after nine a. m.
under her own steam. Early in the
morning she was sighted off the High
lands in tow of the cruiser Columbia.
When near the bar the line was cast Off
and the Puritan proceeded slowly to-
wards port. while the Columbia, turn
ing. headed off shore again and when
last seen appeared as a speck on the
horizon in the south offing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18
Fire I'm ST. Iouis.

st. Louis, March 16. = Fire broke out
in the fourth floor of the building occu-
pied by the Ely-Walker Dry Goods com
pany, southwest corner of Eighth street
and Washington avenue, at eight o'clock
Monday evening. The fire caused loss
to the company estimated at S1,00o,OO0.
Fireman Lee Smith, of engine COM
pany IS, fell from the third floor
through to the basement and was fatal
" injured. The concern is the largest
wholesale dry goods house in the city,
and their stock is valued at 81 100000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18

The Beers claim from England about
100000 pounds sterling for material
damage and 1.OOO. 900 pounds for moral
and intellectual damage. Uncle Paul
Kreuger must have injured his toe in
kicking John Bull out of BOerdOm, and
there should be some redress for forced
contact with visitors who outdoor the
Tnarc
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18
Was n Land King.

Keithburg. H.. March 15.-Wiiiiam
Drury. known as the millionaire land
owner, died at his country place north
of this city SATURDAY night. He was
the largest Individual land owner in
this country, having hundreds of thou
sands of acres in Colorado. Nebraska.
Texas and Kansas, besides 5000 acres OF
the richest farming land in this county.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18

Buffalo, n. Y, March 13.-The Chi
cago hotel. corner Washington aud FIX
change streets, was damaged by fire at
$3.50 o'clock Friday afternoon. Three
persons lost their lives and two were in
iured. The dead are: Edward O'Don-
3ell, Paddy Bremen. an ex-pugilist. and
William Hanahan. All are of this city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18
snov i'm tbe Northuest

st. Paul, MINI, March 16.-Railroads
have never in their history in the north
west has as much TO contend against
because of drifting snow. 1t is stated
that there are 200 cars of freight at
initial points and elsewhere, destined
for towns off the main lines in the Da-
kotas and Minnesota. There is suffer
ing, especially in South Dakota, by rea-
son OF branch lines being closed. In
that state over 600 miles of road have
been practically abandoned for fully
two weeks
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18

DIR. Grenier, the member of the
French parliament who is a convert to
Islam, advocates polygamy as a means
OF checking the decline in the popuiar
ton of France. The doctors scheme
will hardly find favor with the exceed
ingly thrifty Gauls. large proportion
OF whom consider even one wife too
expensive feature of domestic economy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18

Societies organized to put down
cruelty will be interested in the device
OF a Yankee fishing skipper who has
added a refrigerating plant to his boat.
The squirming fish are dropped into it
from the nets, and in an instant are
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18
JocI.xon uust Hang.

Frankfort. KY, March 13.-At 7:15
o'clock Fr.lay evening Gov. Bradley
handed down his decision in the case of
Scott jackson, convicted of the murder
of Pearl Bryan. 1t is that he will not
interfere in Jaekson's behalf. Jackson
must. therefore. be hanged March 20,
next Saturday
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18

Mr.. Dudeleigh-Ah. Miss du Million.
! have come to press my suit, doncher
know.
Miss du Million-You may be goose,
Mr.. Dudeleigll. but this is not tailor
shop Omaha World Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18

The idea that vice presidents DO not
become presidents is subject to excep-
tions. Eight of the % vice presidents
of the United States were New Workers.
and tn of the number succeeded TO
the p lency, Van Buren, by election.
and Fillmore and Arthur by the death
Of the fncumbents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-18

The Sons of the American Revolution
are offering prizes in the public schools
for compositions on revolutionary his
tory, and some of the state societies of
Colonial Danes give similar testi-
monials for high-schOol papers on local
colonial subjects. 1t is a form of So
Ciety work to be much commended.