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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

Little Rock, Ark, June 1f.-Miss
Leona Goodman, one of the most popu-
lar society bellies of Dardanelle, was
killed in a most shocking manner at
Rover, Ark, Wednesday night. The
Yell county normal is biting held at
that place, and a large number OF
teachers are in attendance. "Wednesday
night a party of young ladies and gen
tlemen were out serenading. and went
to a house where a young teacher
named Lipp was stopping. When
awakened by the serenaders, Lipp de
liberately fired a pistol shot into the
serenading party.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

Engineer Alexander Brown. in charge
Of the express train leaving Long Island
City, while his train was moving swift
Is had one of the driving rods of the
engine break. tearing up the track for
30 yards and tearing ont the side Of his
cab. But he sturdiiy stuck to his lever.
and at the risk OF his life brought his
train TO a SOP. That was genuine
..n..rrr-n
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

In spite of the vast sums Of money
expended 10 Christiaaize the Indians.
the fact has come To light that Chris
TANNED Indians are mostly fire wor-
Slippers. They stilI pray 70 the sun.
Red Bird, formerly a chief OF he Chey-
ennes, is a Harvard graduate, but wears
his blanket and paints his lace bright
vermi'IiOu. There are many graduates
OF institutes among the tribes, but
most Of them drift back TO the tradi-
finns of their fathers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
Kenosha womnn confesses.

Mrs. Marie Pleva, who is accused of
numbering her husband at Kenosha and
was arrested, has made a full confes-
sion. She says she procured large
amount of poison and placed it in his
coffee. The reason she gives for doing
it was that she had a great deal of
trouble with him and wanted to get him
out of the way. She says that nobody
else was connected in any way with
the murder.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
ELIZA r. PARKER
The Cheese Cnme HncI..

\ certain dealer lad lot of cheese
which was anything bat good, and, tired OF
eeeiRg Il about. told the assistant when he
losed the shop 10 leave the condemned
cheese at the door for some one to walk off
with. Thomas occasionally crcpt TO a win
dow to see operations, and at length went 20
has master grlnning all over his face. say
ing the cheese was gone. Leave another
out tomorrow night" was the masters or
der, which was obeyed by the shopman, who
after a few peeps next evening walked TO his
master IN the counting house scratching his
head, and looking as Oh some great dis
appointment had befaIleU him rs it
gomez asked the dealer. 'No, sir; t'Other
I'm has walked back. Tit Bits.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

William Waldorf AstOr was telling a
london audience about the large trees
in the United States. Some of the party
doubted his story and forthwith he or
dered a section Of a redwood tree from
California, which was d feet four
inches in diameter. weighing 10 tons.
sent 10 his London address. William IS
something of an American after an.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
BARNEY BARNATO'S END
Famons Kaffir King Takes His
Own Life by Drowning.
Said 10 Have Been the Richest Man
I'm the World-Wns on His Way
10 England for His
Health.

London, June 15.-Barney Barnato is
dead. The famous Kafiir king commit
ted suicide by jumping into the ocean.
The startling news came late Monday
night from Funchal, Madeira islands,
that Barnato had plunged from the
steamship Scot into the Atlantic. A
half gale was blowing at the time, and
though boat was at once launched in
an attempt to rescue the suicide the
effort proved futile. The body. how
ever. was recovered after a prolonged
search.
1t has been known in England that
Barnato has been ailing for long time.
He had only recently recovered from a
long and severe illness in South Africa,
and the trip to England was advised by
his physicians. who believed that q
change of air and climate would benefit
the famous mine promoter and specula-
tor.
Barnato bc0r5-7 the steamer Scot at
Capetown on tie ID Of June. Moth
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

The eye of the experienced bicyclist
Is always to be di-ecte to the ground
over which his wheel IS 10 pass, and not
to the rocks and ruts which he is 20
miss There is sound philosophy in
that for other people. The motto is
keep your eye on the track and let
the hundreds Of impediments stand
along the journey. They won't hurt il
YOU don't bump up against them"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

In spite of the decision of Chicago
Judge rejecting the y rays as evidence
that marvellous discovery Is 70 be put to
other uses than those of tracing bullets
in burglars and buttons in boys. 1t is
proposed to use the rays for the purpose
Of detecting fraudulent "old masters
II is said that 10y their means experts
will be able to detect whether Raphaels
and Rubens are being manufactured to-
dav in hack streets.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

The British consul at Uganda, cen
trail Africa. conveys the interesting in
formation To his government that hi
cycles are now quite common in the
streets Of Meugo. the capital of that
country. and that missionary has just
completed 60O-miIc bicycle ride from
the Indian ocean to Victoria Nyanza-
Only few years ago this region was
the darkest spot ii the dark continent.
and the eN plorcr who entered il took his
life in his hands. But now that the
bicycle has actually arrived there il
may be concluded that the process of
civilization is going on with great
ranidity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

BY the aid of the y ray, long tube,
and a secret preparation introduced in
the stomach, that organ can now be
thoroughly explored by the eye Of the
surgeon. The feelings of a dyspeptic
may be imagined when he finds all this
annaratus added TO his maIadv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

England and France are giving far
more attention than the United States
20 horselcss carriages, the investment
of English capital in them last year
amounted 10 S26,000.0 900. But foreign
countries have hardly made the ac-
quaintance vet Of the electric railway.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

Reading, Pa. June 1.-THE manage
ment of the Reading iron works de-
cided to close its tube mills indefinite
ly. BY this over 1000 men viii be
thrown out of employment. The cause
of the shutting down is that the men
in the other departments. upon which
the tube mill is dependent for iron' are
on strike, and the supply has run out.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
Lived los Ycnrs.

Mrs Christine Shulten Kaiser, the
oldest person in Wisconsin. died at
Hazel Green, aged los years. She was
born in France the day George WASH
ington was first inaugurated president
ofthe United States. Although past mid
die age when she left her native country.
her residence in the village where she
died extended over half century.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
Kan. Sunday 1o.ebaII.

Cleveland, o.. June 1.-THE jury in
the case of John Powell. the member
of the Cleveland Baseball club charged
with playing baseball on Sunday and
also exhibiting the same. returned
verdict of guilty in both counts at noon
Thursday. The elaboration of the jury
lasted from seven o'clock Wednesday
evening until noon Thursday. This set
ties the fate of Sunday baseball in
Cleveland.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
A Hypothesis.

Stranger On New York)-Wby is Il
the city authorities won't permit you
to play except between the hours OF
nine O'Clock in the morning and seven
o'clock in the evening.
Organ Grinder notta know. May
be re Cruelty TO Children societa afraida
We oYerworkmunk-N Y. Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
Archbishop Janssens Dend

New Orleans. June 14.-Archbishop
Francis Janssens died on the steamer
Creole Thursday. Mgr. Janssens was
one of the dignitaries of the church in
america. He came here as a priest, be
came bishop in Mississippi and on the
death of Archbishop Leray was APP
pointed in 1sss archbishop of this do
cese, one of the largest and most I'M
portant in America. The honors of the
church were bestowed upon him in Sep
TENDER, 1sss, and since then his grace
has labored with great zeal in behalf of
the church
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

How many times viii the courts be
called upon u decide the responsibility
Of telegraph companies for damages
resulting from TIE imperfect or delayed
transmission of telegrams2 1t seems
as though the dockets always held some
such suits. The companies fan back
upon their arbitrary conditions Of send
ing. printed upon the back OF their
blanks. but these have long since been
decided TO be no excuse for either mis-
sending or delay There is nothing in
the law which eNempts "a telegraph COM
pauy from damages au>ing from the
mistakes Of its employees any more than
any other private corporation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
shnke Into Your shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, a powder for the feet.
II cures painful, swollen, smarting feet and
instantly takes the sting out Of corns and
bunions It's the greatest comfort discovery
Of the age. Aliens Foot Ease makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain cure for
sweating, csllous. hot, tired. aching feet.
Try it today. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores. 25c Trial package FREE.
Write to Allen 5. 0lmsted, Leroy, n. y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

The annual balance sheet Of the
Monte Carlo casino shows a profit Of
100000. II will be noticed that the
man who breaks the bank never in
rerferes with the annual dividend.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

Come said the kind bearted officer
you cant wander about here all night
You must 90 home
Home" echoed the unfortunate, bit
terlv, what is home TO me?'
But you have a home, warm, com
Portable, cheerful home"
Il did have such a home. the very
home you have painted. but now, an,
heaven, but now"
But row what. sir?"
MY wife is housecleaning. Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
Appreciatfon.

Papa-Here's a nice little savings
bank for YOU. Willie.
Willie-Won't you give me quarter,
papa?
~ quarter, what for?'
ITO put in my nice little savings
bank "-P Philadelphia Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
A wonderfuI Engine.

Manager Drake, of the Shaw tanuery
at Mellen, has invented wonderful
rotary engine, which was put together
and tried for the first time. Its weight
is only GO pounds, and on trial it pro-
duced 10000 revolutions per minute,
producing five horse power. Mr.. Drake
has been at work on the machine for 25
wears
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
snirItnou~ snrcnsn.

81 wonder" said Mr. Drnkhorn. as he
filed his glass with the ease of an expert, Il
wonder who started the custom of calling a
drink of liquor a smile:
Il wouldn't call that one there a smile. {"
said the barkeep. 1T is nothing shy OF a
horselaugh. "-Cincinnat Enquirer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

The statement is abroad that Ameri-
can mixed drinks are making Roadway
in Japan. They have a knack Of max
ing Roadway everywhere, but they FIRE
quentIy interfere with the footway.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
nrnvc SURGEON I1iIIed.

Havana, via Key West, June H.
Capt. Foster II. VIM, NJ. d.. Of St.
Louis, volunteer surgeon with the
Cuban insurgent hospital corps in the
field. is reported to have been killed in
an attack by government troops upon
an insurgent hospital near Quivican,
Drovince of Havana
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

The graduating exercises of the forty
fifth year of the Wisconsin school for
the deaf took place in the assembly
room of the institution at Delavan.
The class numbered 10, the largest ever
sent out from the school.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
A Father I'm Luck.

"You children turn up your noses at
everything on the table. When | was a
boy, 1 was glad to get dry bread to eat, .
said Mr.. Chafiie at the breakfast table.
Il say. pa, you are having a much better
time Of 1t now that you are living with us,
amt you." asked Johnnie.-Tammany
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
Death of a Noted Pulpit Orator.

Minneapolis, Mimi, June 12.-Rev.
Frederick o. Holman, ID. D., former pas
tor of the Hennepin Avenue NJ. j.
church in this city and one of the most
brilliant and best known pulpit orators
in the Methodist church in America,
died Friday of lung trouble, aged 40
wears.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
BasEnse Agents nI-nr.sea.

Ihe baggage agents of the Chicago
NorthN estern railroad at Fond du Lac.
GreeG Bay, Oshkosh, Neenah, Menasha,
Stevens Point and other points have
been discharged and new men put in
their places 1t was reported some time
ago that railroad detectives had diseov-
e-sd conspiracy along the line at
some points whereby the company had
lost thousands of dollars on excess bag
gage charges.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
cbapn,au ont Of ,JafI.

Washington. June i2.-Broker Elver-
ton Il. Chapman spent the final night
of his term in the district Jail Thurs
day night. His sentence expired at
midnight. but according to custom he
was allowed TO remain" till the morn
ing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
To,-n Dc-,roved

Auburn, Cal, June 15.-Georgetown,
a mining town in EIdorado county, Is
miles from here, burned to the ground
Monday morning. The fire originated in
Shepard's grocery store in the middle
of tho rnrfu block
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

According to the method which is
now adopted for reckoning leap years.
December. January and February will
be the summer months about 100000
wears hence.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
Federation of Labor.

The Wisconsin Federation of Labor
in session at Appleton selected La
Crosse as the next place of meeting and
elected the following officers:
Secretary-tr treasurer. Martin Jesko. Ra-
cine; state organizer, F. @. Weber, Mill
waukee: members of the executive board,
W. C. Raymond. Milwaukee; c. Herman.
Milwaukee; C. w. Stewart, Appleton;
George Doney. Green Bay.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

Tie New Workers who are selling
bricks from Grants tomb are prob
ably interested in brick yard, and will
see that the volume of the souvenirs is
equal TO the demand for them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

Pennies have just appeared in the
circulation of Hawaii. In spite Of some
drawbacks the penny IS a mark Of high
Civilization
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
TnrLeN freaks The Armirfics

London, June ia special dispatch
from Athens reports that the armistice
between Greece and Turkey has been
broken by the Turks m0bilizing rein
forcements fortifying Yolo and Pre-
vesa and sending troops TO various
islands.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

Edison thinks the horseless carriage
Of the future win not cost more than
500. The facilities for human loeomo-
tion are looming up at wonderful
rate
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
Blow Broke His Neck.

Alta. Cal. June i2.-tieorge Sharon
and Ben Billings fought with fists to
settle a quarrel. \ blow on the jaw
broke Billings neck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

No striking improvement has result
cd. but the average age Of senators and
representatives al Washington has been
considerably Iessened since the last con
Gressional directory was issued Pre-
vious 10 that the average age in the sen
ate was above 90. 1t is now 81, and the
average age ofrepresentatives has fallen
from 80 TO a.. 4 good share Of the con-
Frtssu,en were very young. and some Of
then were not even born at the time OF
the rebellion. This is true Of both
houses. Or notable fact IS the large
number who We born IN foreign eoun-
tries. No less than % are natives OF
other countries and % are British born
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

The fortunate people in this world are
those who have at least one friend in whose
presence they can blow their own horns
without discouragement.-AtC Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

Unless the protecting arm Of the gov
eminent gets in prompt and energetic
action there is sure 20 be decided de-
crease in the population Of the Pima
Indian reservation in Arizona. Some
misguided philanthropist sent the
Pimas an illustrated weekly paper, and
in an unhappy moment one Of the med
cine men became fascinated by the pie
ture OF an airship, with the result that
the entire reservation has contracted
the fever. The tribe has been industri-
ously working for weeks on the con-
struction OF an aerial ship, making such
changes in the published diagram -
the fancy OF the moment suggested.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

First Nighter-''The man who writes the
dramatic criticisms for your paper does not
know a good play from a had one" Editor
~ know il, hut what can we Go? He IS
the only man on the staff who Is tall enough
TO see over the bonnets," Tit Bits.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

You can always safely ask a man where
he got his hat, but never his umbrclla.-Up-
10 Date
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

The poorer man Is, the more agents try
to sell him things-Nashiugto Democrat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
Hn. No Ennhs

Columbus. o., June 11.-Judge w. r.
Sage adj ourned the United States court
because the jury fund was exhausted
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
Visiting the buildings.

After the conclusion of the cere-
monies in the auditorium, which were
very much added to by the music of the
lines band, the president and some of
his party visited the Parthenon, which
is the art repository, and the Children's
building, and then repaired to the West
Side clubhouse, handsome structure
near the Administration building and
fronting the Parthenon. In the ladies'
parlor there Mrs. Mckinley held an in
formal reception. Later in the after
noon she and the president gave a re-
ception to women only in the Women's
building.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

The telephone will not work between peo-
pie who are not on speaking terms.-Golden
In.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

A woman doesn't mind a windy day IL she
has on a silk Ietticoat.-W Washington Demo
Crat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

A real trifing man Is always weighing
hmself.-W Washington Democrat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
FireworIs. and Illumination.

At eight O'Clock line display of fire
works over the lake and on its shores
was viewed by Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinley
and their party from the steps of the
Parthenon. Not at all inferior 10 the
fireworks was the illumination of all
the principal structures by means of
search and electric lights, there being
a notable profusion of the latter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

In this world there is nothing except by.
pocrisy and lying-N. y. Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

MANY a train Of thought ought to be
switched into siding.-N. Y. Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
BARNEY BARNATo.

ing unusual was noticed in his 6e-
meanor, save that at times he suffered
from fits of depression. The other pas
sengers attributed these attacks to his
ill state of health.
Say tie Fell Overheard.
London, June 1.-THE Daily Tele-
graph, in announcing the death of
Barney Barnato while a passenger on
the steamer Scot, from Capetown, says
on the authority of news agency that
he fell overheard.
Hogan Life In south Africa.
Barney Barnato was in many respects the
most remarkable SPECTATOR of the century.
OF all the Englishmen who have take "a part
IN the development of South Africa two
only have secured a world wide reputa-
ton. These have been Cecil Rhodes and
Barnett Isaacs. more often AMI less re-
spectfully styled Barney" Barnato was
an assumed name, sort of stage name, for
he began his life in South Africa by ex-
hibiting trick donkey some rs years ago.
He was then about 20 years of age. Bar
nato was an English Jew and illustrated
in extraordinary way the financial
genius of his race. Up to the point where
his fortunes began TO decline he made
money by leaps and bounds, and In 1895.
when his good fortune was at it's zenith,
1t was estimated that he controlled inter-
ests worth in the neighborhood of 9100-
100000. 1t was the fashion to call him the
richest man the world. At that time he
was virtually the king of the London
money market. Barnato was born In Lon
don. Little is known of his early life, ex
cert that he received his instruction from
a private tutor instead of attending the
public schools. He was younger son. and
at the age of 20 went to South Africa to seek
his fortune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
Doc1ornte for Cleveland.

Princeton, n. j.. June 14.-Grover
Cleveland, after having persisted in his
determination not to accept an hon
orary decree from any college. has at
last decided TO receive from Princeton
university at its commencement
Wednesday of this week the degree of
doctor of laws. This viii be the first
collegiate decree Mr.. Cleveland has per-
mitted any college to bestow upon him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17
Circn. Tent strack by Lightning

St. Paul. Mimi. june 11.-Lightning
struck the main tent of the Ringling
Bros circus at Wahpeton. n. D.. killing
two men and injuEsng three others.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-17

We often think it is a waste of time to
live.-Atchison Globe.