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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27

In Chicago Charles Tuckner, wait
er 81 years of age, shot his wife fatally
and then killed himself. Jealousy was
the cause.
Snow with high winds swept over
northern and central Illinois, Indiana,
Iowa, lower Michigan, southern Wis
consin and much of Kansas and Nebras-
ka.
Near Evansville, Ind, houseboat &C.
cupied by George Atkins and his two
young daughters was swamped dur
ing a storm and all three were
drowned.
The doors of j. NJ. Wilkinson's pri-
waite bank at Marquette, Mich, were
closed.
The joint convention in Chicago of
coal miners and mine owners decided
that eight hours should constitute
days work in all the bituminous coal
fields of Illinois, Indiana. Ohio, Penn
sylvania and West Virginia on and
after June l next.
Fire destroyed the building in Mil
waukee occupied by the i. A. Walsh
company, manufacturers of timers
machinery, the loss being 100000.
For no cause known Mrs. Seth Coff-
man, living near New Albany, Ind,
poisoned her baby and then killed her
self
r. w. E. Dawson, an aged Baptist
minister, was burned to death in his
cottage near Troy, Ill.
With $50 passengers and 1880 tons of
merchandise and baggage the steamer
Oregon sailed from Portland, Ore, for
Alaska.
At the trial in Chicago of Adolph
Luetgert for the murder Of his wife the
defendant took the stand and denied
the charge.
Celebration Of the fiftieth anniver-
sary Of the discovery Of gold in Califor-
MIA began in San Francisco and viii
continue one week
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27
The big Cotton Mill strike.

Boston, Jan. 25. - The second week
of the big cotton mill strike opened at
the principal centers, with both sides
apparently as determined to hold out
as at the Inauguration of the contest.
No attempt was made to open the gates
of the big corporations mills at New
Bedford, Biddeford or Lewiston. At
New Bedford and Biddeford, the bust
ness men appear to be more anxious re-
garding the future than either mill
owners or operatives, and many small
dealers are feeling the loss Of trade Sc
verely, Many operatives are leaving,
some for their homes in other cities and
others to seek employment in other
centerS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27
TO INVADE THE STAGE.
silver Leaders Plan Using the Drama
rs n Teacher in Politics.

Washington, Jan. %. = Democratic
free silver leaders have resolved upon
an experiment in political campaign
work. Under the influence of Senator
Jones, Representative Mcmillan, Chaun-
cey i. Black, Representatives Slayden,
Simpkins and others, a company Of
Washington and Virginia politicians
and business men has been incorpOrat-
ed under the name of the American
Drama company" Among the direc-
tors are Lawrence Gardner, secretary
of the congressional committee; Mar
shall w. Wines, Robert L. Mattingly
and Maj. +. w. Anderson, of this city.
The first play to be produced is "the
Curse of Gold" which, the free silver
ties claim, is another "Uncle Toms
Cabin" and from it they ardently eX-
pect the greatest results. Senator
Stewart predicts great success for it,
and Senator Allen thinks it will be re-
ceived by the west and south cnthus-
iastically. Samuel Gompcrs, president.
and Charles Morrison, secretary of the
American Federation of Labor, are adj
vocates of it, and knights of Labor as
sembly No. &C owns stock in the cor
poration. 1t will be put upon the road
very soon
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27

AIgiers, Jan. 24-Anti-Jewish riots
were renewed here Sunday. The mob
invaded the Jewish quarter and pill
LACED the shops in the Rue Babazoum,
driving the Jewish merchants out into
the streets. A squadron of chasseurs
was ordered to the scene and charged
the mob with drawn swords, but the
mob reformed further on. ReyoNers
and daggers were freely used. One
man who was stabbed in the back and
shot in the head died on the spot, many
were seriously stabbed, one, named
Cayol, dying from his wounds at four
O'Clock Sunday afternoon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27
AN EIGHT-HOUR DAY.
Miners Gain nm Important Point in
Chicago Conference.

Chicago, Jan. 2t.-Eight hours will
constitute a days work in all the
bituminous coal fields of Illinois, In
diana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West
Virginia on and after June 1, 1898. This
important provision was made Satur-
day afternoon at the joint convention
of coal miners and mine owners. The
action affects the welfare of 100000 or
ganized coal miners, the reduced hours
of labor giving opportunity for work to
5000 more men, estimated on the re-
duced output of 1896 and 1897. and to
a much greater number, with the an
ticipated output of 1898. The resolu-
ton which was presented is as follows:
Resolved, That the acknowledged days
work in the five states of the competitive
field be eight hours after June !, 1898, pro-
vided the same is established and in oper
alton satisfactory to miners and operators
after the 1st day Of May, 1898"
After It was explained that the pro-
visionary clause Of the resolution was
for the purpose of giving The United
Mine Workers an opportunity TO or
ganize the men at work in the fields OF
West Virginia the resolution was adopt
ed and a system of work among union
coal miners which their representa-
tives have battled for for many years
became reality.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27
JAPAN READY FOR WAR.
Her War Vessels VIII Leave soon for
Chinese Waters.

London, Jan. 22.-The St. James Ca
zctte, commenting upon the dispatch
from Yokohama saying that fleet of
nine japanese warships will leave ia
pan in the course of week for Chinese
waters, says:
Japan is prepared for war. That in a
nutshell is the news from Yokohama, and
it is really the first news from Japan
since the beginning of the Chinese crisis.
1t is obvious that the japanese govern
ment had stopped Geographic communi-
cation, which 1t never does except when
modifying the army or navy. That Is pre-
cisely what it has been doing. 1t is al
most certain that the destination of the
fleet Is Wei-Hai-Wei, and there is no doubt
the movement means that the status quo
in China, so far as Manchuria and Corea
are concerned, shall not be altered by
Russia or any combination of Russia s
allies, in defiance of Great Britain and
Japan. SO long as the defenders policy
is equality of opportunity in China they
are In a position to enforce their claims
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27

Internal revenue collections in the
district composed Of the counties OF La
Crosse, Pierce, Pepin, Buffalo, Tre'n-
pealeau, Vernon, Monroe, Jackson, Jul
neau and Adams, amount for 1897 10
$173,471,2 "a. This is a gain from 1896
of $l6.434.6O The city of La Crosse pays
OF this sum for 1897 S134,19015 There
arc in the territory above named 6jS
firms paying special tax as retail liquor
dealers and % paying tax as whole
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27
Tie for First Place.

Chicago, Jan. 24.-The billiard tourn-
ament at Central Music hall came to an
end Saturday night in a brilliant game
between Jacob Schaefer and Frank
Ives, in which the former won by a
score of 400 to SIS. Schaefer's average
was % 4-1s; highest run, 1873. Ives
average, % All; highest run, 100. The
tournament thus ends in tie for first
money, Schaefer and Ives each having
won three games and lost one. Schaefer
gets the $3.50 diamond ring for high
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27
Served Forty-Tyo Years.

Washington. Jan. 25.-The resigna-
ton Of Il. Z. Preston as director of the
mint was on Monday rendered to the
president, TO take effect upon the ap-
pointment and qualification of his sue
cessor. Mr.. Preston has been con-
uected with the treasury department
for more than ~ years. During the
last four years be has been director Of
the mint. His long experience and ac-
qured information has been very valu-
able to the government. The president
later sent to the senate the name OF
George f. Roberts, of Fort Dodge Ia.
fer the vacancy created by the resigna-
ton of Mr.. Preston.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27

Now it is stated that gold has been
discovered in Labrador. 1t seems that
cold countries and gold countries are to
be synonymous. Next we shall hear
that the north pole is gold plated, as
well as the books of those explorers who
do not succeed in finding the pole. The
compensations of nature are illustrated
when she buries under Klondike SHOWS
the glittering metal coveted in all times
and lands, and makes the richly-freight-
ed argosies fight ice to get away with
fbe;r burdens
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27
JOSEPH AI'kENNA.

fitted for the high office of supreme
court justice on the ground of want of
legal attainments. He commented at
length upon this latter document and
was interrupted by Senator Perkins
(Cal), who read a published defense
of Judge McKenna, giving statistics to
show that he had not, as judge of the
California federal court, been more fire.
quently reversed by superior tribunals
than had other judges of the same rank.
Senator Allen did not insist upon a roll
call when the vote was taken and the
vote was Overwhelmingly favorable to
confirmation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27

There was once an 1rishman who had a
face that, as one of his friends once re,
Next to his LONELINESS, his poverty was the
most conspicuous thing about him. Hence
the unsympathetic comment OF ucghbor'
Glow are We. Pat?" he said.
"NIightly bad, was the reply; sure It's
starvation that's starin' me in the face,
It can't be very pleasant for ayther Of yez."
-Binghamton N. " Leader.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27

Fire in the town of Benton, north of
Waukegan, destroyed a landmark of
ante-railroad days. The building, a
commodious brick structure, erected
about ls47, was on the state road be-
tween Chicago and Milwaukee, and was
used MS a tavern, called THE Halfway
house" After the Northwestern rail
road was built ii became a farmhouse.
1t was valued at $4,000 and was occu-
pied by Nelson Cole.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27
RAINY REMINDER.
Characteristic Hit of Gould" Ireland
in America,

4 Cleveland landlord has one Of his
houses tenantcd by family tina Is out OF all
proportions TO the size OF the dwelling. In
fact, be strongly suspects that there are at
least two distinct families in The house, and
he is quite anxious to get rid of them. lie
doesn't want to turn them out, and he has
been hoping they would take tho frequent
hints he gives them and seek some other To-
cation. Lately they have complained OF q
leaky roof, but the landlord has determined
to make no repairs until they leave.
4 few days ago the head OF the household
waited on him,
"Well, sor." lie said, that roof has been
eakin' agn.'
HAS IT, asked the landlord
"Yis. sor II leaks right over me sister 3
bed nraps right down on her sor. This
marnin she came out o the room -cryin',
sor. 1t bad been raining on her all night.
Yis, sor, erwin.
"Well, why in Tophet," inquired the
landlord didn't she move the bed:'
''Twasn't that, sor,' hastily remarked
the tenant "'1wasn't that
What allied her. them
"Why, YOU sec, sor. she were Just a-eryinl,.
because it reminded her so much of home
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27

In initiating steps for the transfer OF
the Erie canal to the general govern
ment the state of New York very dis
tinctly indicates that il has found the
canal a very large elephant on its
hands, which it is anxious to dispose of
on the most favorable terms. One rea-
son for this action is undoubtedly TO
he found in the fact that within the last
few years S9,OOO,O0O has been expended
on the enlargement Of the canal, and
now 100000 moro is needed to com
plptp the work
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27

San Francisco, Jan. 25.-The Bay con
ference, the ruling body of the Con
gregational church, met Monday night
to expel Rev. Charles o. Brown, the un-
frocked minister, charged with i'm
moral conduct, who was afterward
given church in Chicago. There
came a sensation, for a confession and
plea for mercy from Rev Mr.. Brown
was received Browns resignation is
said TO have been sent to the Chicago
church
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27

The polite agent for the new parlor pho
nograph who Knocked at the door insisted
that the old lady who opened it place the
tubes in her ears, and listen TO one song.
She need not-buy-~a pleasure to exhibit it,
''just try it once, madam" etc. This song
YOU viii hear, madam. he said. as he held
the tube doubtfully to her ears, is My Oar
ling Pluck Daisy From My Grave, as sung
by Leopold Moriauty the famous New
York tenor" The agent started the ma
chine up, but the old lady dropped the tubes
and said Jest hold on minut till come
back. That drafted cooks openn' another
can of tomatoes in the kitchen with a table
knife Detroit Free Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27
ADVICE TO MINISTER'S.
Given by a Minister.
Preachers who practise it will
preach better.

difficult TO preach and concluded to try
DR.. Ayers c berry Pectoral. The FIRST bottle
gave me great relief the second, which
am now taking, has relieved me almost
entirely Of all Unpleasant symptoms. To
ministers suffering from throat troubles
! recommend DIT. Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
Prevention is better than cure"
bottle of Or. Ayers Cherry Pectorsl kept
in the house, Will ehectualiy prevent the
roofing Of cold and its CONSEQUENT dcvel.
opement into some dangerous nalady.
This remedy has DO equal in Bronchial
troubles. The most stubborn cases have
yielded to its use. II is equally effective
Tor Asthma Group, Whooping Cough, aud
every disease that attacks the throat or
lungs. For years DR.. Ayers Cherry Pee
torai has been put up only in large size
bottles, at price Of Si.oo. To meet an
increasing demand for a smaller sized
package the remedy can now be obtained
IN haltsize bottles, at half price--so cents.
Send Tor Dr.. Ayers Curebook (free) and
you will get clearer idea Of the great
value Of DR.. Ayers Cherry Pectorat. Ad-
dress J. c. Aver Co. Lowell, Mass.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27
Cuban CapitnI Ua. Fallen.

Madrid Jan. PA private report
from Puerto Principe confirms the re
port that Gen. Castelano has destroyed
Esperanza (at the extreme west of the
Sierra Cubitas), the headquarters of
the insurgent government, which moved
to Nayajaz, saving documents and files.
When the insurgents retired they left
81 of their number dead on the field,
but carried away their wounded. The
government troops lost 81 killed and
81 wounded
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27
FROM WASHINGTON.

in Washington funeral services over
the remains of the late Maj. Benjamin
Butterworth, commissioner of patents,
were held, the president and his cabinet
being present.
President Mckinley gave his first of
fetal reception at the white house.
During 1897 the excess of exports over
imports of merchandise amounted to
1886, SCI 600. breaking all records in vol
ume and value.
II is feared by Senior Dupuy de LONE,
the Spanish minister in Washington,
that the debate in the house of repre-
sentatives may cause a crisis in Spain.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27

Marian Reonard, aged 10, employed
in the house of Mrs. Devine, of Cascade,
met with a horrible death while en-
gagged in boiling soap. IN some manner
the flames communicated to her dress
and before assistance could be rem
dered the girl was so seriously burned
that she died in few hours.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27

American tin plate is an established
fact. The output for the fiscal year in
creased 40 per cent. reaching total of
446, &c., 063 pounds, of which 139,o00,oOo
pounds were exported Plants now in
construction win increase the annual
product to 65O,000,000 pounds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27
mr. TnImngc WEEDS.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Jan. 24.-Rev. DIR. T.,
Dewitt Talmage was married Satur-
day at noon in Allegheny to Mrs.
Eleanor NJ. Collier, widow of Charles
Collier. Rev. Dr.. William Robinson per
formed the ceremony at the brides
house.
tDr. Talmage, who is now 65 years of age,
was married the first time in 1859 His wife
was Miss Avery, of Brooklyn. She bore
him two children. She was drowned in the
Schuyler river. Philadelphia, in the early
COS. He was married the second time May
Z. 1863. His second wife was Susan G..
Whittemore She had five children. She
died at Danvllle. N. Y, in August, 1895 She
left her husband Sl66,000.l
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27

Col. Cody still shoots glass balls and
lassoes mustangs in the wild West
show but he is engaged in a great
work in "the wild west" lie owns an
immense ranch in the Big Horn coun-
try and is building a canal from the
Shoshone river and carrying water 1875
miles through the mountains rich in
ore, which will reach his rich acres in
Big Horn basin. His town site is To-
Gated about 40 miles from the National
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27
Trnons Kill Strikers.

Rome, Jan. 25.-In response to urgent
summons a cabinet council was CON
vened at ten o'clock Monday evening to
discuss measures for dealing with the
bread riots and the socialist disorders
Two persons were killed Monday at
Voltri, near Genoa, in conflict be-
tween troops and strikers, who were
neitating for higher wages.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27

Chicago, Jan. IS. - Luetgert was on
the witness stand all day Monday. Be
fore the direct examination was COM
pleted Luetgert denied that he had ever
kissed Mary Simmering; said that
Griebenow, the detective, had offered to
give him information for money, and
denied that the rings offered in evidence
by the state had ever belonged to his
,,;fa
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27

Four hotel keepers in Madison paid
fines of $50 and costs each for serving
oleomargarine on their tables without
posting a notice telling what it was,
as required by law. All pleaded guilty.
Deputy Dairy and Food Commissioner
Chadwick played detective, dined al:
each OF the hotels, and thus secured
samples of the articles used as butter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27

Chief Civil Service Commissioner
John b. Harlow testified before a senate
investigating committee that if all the
government employees in Washington
we're required to work the full seven
hours a day, as required by law, it
would effect a saving of over 100000 a
wear for clerk hire. and the gain outside
OF Washington would be in this proper
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27
:. INFLAMMATION Defined.

Boston, Jan. 81. - Judge Sheldon, Of
the superior criminal court, has de-
cided a point of law which is OF much
importance to labor organizations. de
ruled that the word intimidation" as
used In the statute means threats to
use force" and does not mean threats
to leave work" or threats to refuse 10
work with others"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27
GOLDEN JUBILEE BEGINS.
California Celebrates It's Discovery
of Fifty Nenrs Ago.


San Francisco, Jan. 25.-With the ris-
ing OF the sun Monday morning the cell
ebration of the fiftieth anniversary of
the discovery of gold in California.
known as the golden jubilee, was her
aided by the booming of guns al the
various forts which line the shores of
the bay at the entrance to the Golden
Gate. The salute commenced with a
welcome of p guns from the big IL
inch guns at Fort Point. This was fol-
lowed in quick succession by the guns
at Forts Mason, Alcatra and Angel
island. Punctually at 10:3o o'clock one
Of the most interesting parades ever
seen in this state marched through the
streets, which were gayly decorated
with flags and bunting and thronged
with people from every part Of the
state. At least $4,000 strangers poured
into the city, and half as many more
from the towns across the bay swelled
the crowds from this city along the line
of march. Market street, from the fer
ry to Vanness avenue, was packed on
either side, and that part of ii in the
vicinity of the Baldwin hotel where a
mammoth arch had been erected across
the street, was dense maze of humani
ty. Every window along the route of
march and many roofs of the buildings
were pressed into service by the sight
seers. The parade was divided into 10
divisions. and it is estimated that there
were 10000 men in line. In the after
noon literary exercises were held in
Woodward's pavilion, at which appro-
pirate addresses were made. In the
evening there was a banquet and the
native sons gave ball. The celebra-
ton will be continued the rest of the
week.
Washington, Jan. 25.-Senators Per
kins and White and Representative Ma
guire, of California, on Monday for
mally invited the president to touch the
button next Saturday which will open
the golden jubilee mining fair of that
=
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27

The maize plant keeps pace with the
cotton plant in broadening its utilities.
There is said to be practically no limit
to the demand for cellulose, which is
made from corn pith, and is the best
substance known TO keep perforated
ship from sinking.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27

About the time the powers get
through with the work of dividing
China some ambitious statesman of the
Left Lung party will come forward with
a scheme for a reapportionment by
which be may knife the administration
and corral a seat in the Tsungli-yamen.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 25.-The rela-
tives of Cassius and Anthony Chittick,
IF Flora, this state, have received word
that the two men have persisted in the
Klondike region. The two left home
for the gold fields last August. At Sc
attic they were joined by William Cos
ser, of Pittsburgh, Pa, and Melville
Scoville, of Syracuse, N. Y. Relatives
received letter Monday from return
ing miners who have reached Seattle
stating that the whole party persisted
in a SnOXNStoru1
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27

Considering that it is a matter Of
great difficulty to convict criminals. no
matter how clear their guilt, it may
well be considered whether the system
of paroling convicts should not be abol-
ished. It is alleged that during the last
two years onc-half of the important
crimes committed in Chicago have been
the work of pardoned or paroled con
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27

The food problem is one of the main
factors upon which the future of the
Yukon valley must largely depend, and
the farming experiments which are to
he tried there next summer will prove
20 be of general interest. The mission
aries at Fort Yukon say that potatoes
grow fairly well there, as well as ST.
berian wheat and barley, while about
Circle City there is an area upon which
potatoes, cabbagcs. radishes, lettuce and
even oats grow. In the Klondike, near
the mouth of Bonanza creek, 100 acres
have recently been set apart for agri-
cultural purposes.