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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29
Inaugural Meeting of the Derthick
MuSicaI Literary Club.

Upon invitation issued by Misses
Powell, Pierce and Langdon a COM
pany Of about 90 Of the citizens Of the
city met at the pleasant rooms in the
Powell cottage on Friday evening last
to listen to program taken from the
Derthick System of Musical Enter
talnments, this being the prelimin-
airy, or inaugural meeting.
After briefly stating the object and
scope Of the intended work, Miss Pow
ell gave upon the piano performance
Of Beethoyen's Largo from Senate
Or. 10 in D major. This was pre-
coded at the first by descriptive an
alysis read by Mrs. Ewing, together
with poem by Shelley, also read by
her. During the reading Of the poem
Miss Powell played what may be
termed an accom- paniment taken
from the Largo, the poem and music
being each intended as an illustration
of the other.
Following this came the cradle
song, otherwise known as Chopin's
Berceuse, the descriptive analysis and
poem from Browning being read
by Mrs. Brier, Miss Pierce playing the
music
| Miss Miriam Powell then took her
place at the piano and after a de-
scriptiye analysis read by Judge Weld
and the reading Of Byron's Darkness,
Miss Powell played Chopin's Funeral
| March.
The fourth and last upon the pro-
gram was Chopin's Nocturne, the an
alysis being read by Mrs. Truesdell as
well as poems by Bowles and Cole
ridge, Miss Langdon playing the ac-
CON paniment and, at the close Of the
reading, the Nocturne in full.
The entertainment was a novel one
for this part Of the country at least.
1t is intended as prelude to series
Of evenings in which the works Of eel
ebrated musical composers are to be
taken up and analysed in a similar
manner, the object being twofold
first to aCquaint the members of the
club with the best Of musical compo
sitions adapted to parlor entertain
ments and second to provide pleasant
social meetings for those having the
good fortune to be members Of The
club.
The names Of the players and read
ers at this last gathering is Of itsel
sufficient guaranty that everything
passed of we'll and that the audience
were entertained entirely satisfactor
ily The music selected was Of a higl
order and called out the best efforts
of the musicians, while the nature o.
the readings compelled careful study
on the part Of the readers to adapt
their work to the peculiar situation
The many enconiums pronounced by
! the audience proved that the worl
was entirely satisfactory TO all.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

If you wish to secure enrolment as
free student in the Mail Depart
ment Of the Sioux City Business Col
lege, Sioux City, Iowa, send in your
application at once. Their offer Of
free course by mail will be open for a
limited time only. The S. G. B. G. is
one Of the largest and best business
colleges in the United States and to
take a course with them means sue
cesS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

Rock county farmers who went into
the Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance
Co. of Sparta, Wis, are preparing to
fight an assessment. They say that
the levy is out of all proportion.
Farmers who suffered hail losses and
were unable to collect over SO or $50
from the company are now assessed
500. Two hundred Rock county pol
icy holders have recovered losses, but
they are but fraction of the policy
holders in the county.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29
DOWNING.

JudsOn Proper came down from
Minneapolis Tuesday.
Geo. Stewart of Phillips, Wis, Wis
tied his sisters Lenora and Mrs. j. E.
Dennis, one day this week.
NJ. II. Coolidge Of Minneapolis was
in town the first of the week.
Miss Abbie Underwood returned
Saturday from a visit to OWatOnna,
Mimi, and River Falls.
AT the caucus Saturday the follow
ing delegates were chosen to attend
the county conventions: Ed. Filings
ton, Alonzo Best and Ed. Casey.
Thos. Barrett Of New Richmond
spent Sunday in town.
The New Moon Social at McCabes'
Hall Wednesday night was well at
tended, \ pleasant time reported.
Mrs. Mahldiner Of Sisseton, s. d.,
and Mrs. Byron Ayers Of Minneapolis
are here attending their mother,
Mrs Il. G. Proper, who is dangerously
i'll.
Mr.. and Mis-. Jas. Downing, the
first settlers in this town, left for Ore
gOn Saturday where they will make
their future home. Friday p. NJ. 81
of their many friends gathered at the
home Of l.. f. Foss and rendered
them a farewell party.
Rev. w. J James of Cameron sue
ceeds Rev Bachman in the NJ e.
church. He will occupy the pulpit
Sunday morning.
Mrs. Jos. White and daughter Lu-
cile of Rolfe, Iowa, are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. J Il. Dennis.
Married, at Glcnwood, Friday, Sept.
%, by Rev. Tomlinson, Miss Ellie
Downing Of this place and Mr.. Hon
er Hutchins of Little Falls, MINI.
The young couple left Saturday for
Little Falls. Their many friends
wish them much happiness.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

RooMs-furnished or unfinished
for rent to students wishing to board
themselves Also, for sale at half
price, furniture and bedding, in good
condition. Inquire at the telephone
exchange. NJ G. HELT.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

THE RIVER FALLS MILLINERY
EMPORIUM has in a line Of the latest
and most fashionable millinery for
the fall and winter season. The at
tention of the ladies is respectfully
solicited.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

We copy the following news from
the Klondike Nugget, newspaper
published at Dawson, \. w. T., date
Aug. 3. 1898: w. II. Morrow came
down from the mines month ago
with a sack Of gold of the value of $50.
He was pleased to meet three old ac-
quaintance. Andrew Mensor, Ted
Smolick and Barney Car o an from
River Falls. Wis. Morrow, by invita-
ton staid at the camp Of these three
acquaintance, and lost his money.
Andrew Mensor was accused Of hav-
ing stolen it. The money was recoy-
cred and Mensor was tried. and sent
enced to a term Of three years in
prison at hard labor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29
Farmers Take Notice.

Notice is hereby given to the mem
bers of The Farmers Mutual Hail In
surance Co. Of an adjourned meeting
to be held Saturday, oct. /, 1898, at ,
p. NJ. at CAROLS warehouse in River
Falls to consider the course to pursue
in regard to paying the assessments
levied by said company.
BY order Of the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

P. E. De Mile, D. D. s.,
will make his next regular
visit to River Falls Mon
day, October 18th, to remain
one week. Office at Glad
stone Hotel.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

You invite disappointment when
you experiment.. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers are pleasant, easy, thor
ough little pills. They cure constipa-
tion and sick headache just as sure as
you take them. r. S. Freeman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

For the best display of Fur and
Hide Robes and Rugs on exhibition
at the Northern Wisconsin State
Fair held at Chippewa Falls Sept. 49,
rs, 1895, j. S. Phernetton was awarded
a medal Of superior merit.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

WANTED To buy 10 to Is mum ber-
one two-year-old heifers. Also have
for sale a secondhand range. In
Quire Of G. w. FARNsWoRTH.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

The Democratic Congressional con-
vention Of this district did not eX-
hibit the confidence of " forlorn
hope. Out of 1863 delegates elected
only Is appeared at the convention to
go through the motions" in the
nomination of J. r. Mathews.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

For RENT.-House and lot on cor
ner Of Second and Spring streets. In
Quire Of A. W. Kaler.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

The Young Ladies' Auxiliary will
give a pie social at the residence of
Dr. E. D. Warren next Thursday,
Supper served at 6 o'clock, Follow
ing is the menu: Pie, all kinds; COT
fee; Sandwiches; Cheese. All for
10 cents
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

Miss Ella Haven and Mrs. w. P.
Marshall served a delightful 5 o'clock
lunch to about fifty of their lady
friends Saturday afternoon at the
Haven home. The rooms were beau
tifully and uniquely decorated with
autumn leaves Of varied hues.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson
says it has been demonstrated by ex-
pertinent that 60 pounds Of average
wheat will make l3pounds of live hog.
Wheat is the most nutritious Of all
grains. Nothing comes nearer to a
complete ration for a human being
than the army bareback
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

W. F. kellogg is prepared with
every modern invention to take pic
lures Of the most finished production,
representing accuracy Of detail and
perfection of finish. The pictures on
exhibition in his gallery will bear the
criticism Of comparison with any met
ropolitau work in this line.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

For SALE.-Two houses and lots on
corner Of Spring and Spruce streets,
this city. Inquire on premises of w.
o. Pingree.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

The Glenwood Tribune has a col
umn appropriated by the High School
for the publication Of items Of inter
est concerning educational matters.
A. L. Thompson Of Esdaile, Pierce
county, is principal Of the High
School and w. D. Chaplin of River
Falls assistant principal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

All kinds Of school supplies at Bar
nard & Clough's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

The annual session of the |. O. G,
r. lodges was held at Hudson last
week, attended by Jessie Chichester,
Kate Chase, Eta Chapman, Mrs.
Cedarholm, Mr.. McClarty and Frank
Otis from this Mace.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29
Object TO Assessment.

A secondhand cook stove for sale,
Inquire at this office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

Rev. stephen Duren left this morn
ing for the home Of his parents in
Cazenoyia, Wis. He intends to visit
friends in South Dakota this fall and
stay in the South during the winter
for the benefit Of his health.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29
Running Race. Purse $50.

During October all goods will be
sold for cash only.
G. I. ApRoBERTs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

The work Of thu Tuesday Club be
gins next week, Oct. 4th. The Off
GERS for the coming year are: Mrs. w
d. Parker, Pres; Mrs. J. NJ. Smith,
Vice Pres: Miss E. @. Pratt, Sec'y
and Treas.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

The people of st. Paul to the num-
Der Of 500, including state and city
officials, gave II. S. Baker a magnif-
cent reception on the evening of the
Goth. The occasion was the induction
of Professor Baker TO the charge of
the free High School to which he had
been elected by the board ofeducation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

There will be a dime supper given
by the w. R. C. at the G, a. r. hall
on Friday, Sept. Both, commencing at
) O'Clock, for the benefit of our brave,
sick soldiers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

A delighted audience filed Opera
Hall Monday night to listen to the
farewell performance Of the Waldorf
Company. Under the direction Of J.
G. Richie the entire company played
Shakespeare's famous tragedy. Romeo
and Juliet. The two performances
given here by a number Of the mem
bers of the company, complemented
by amateurs, had given excellent sat
isfaction and very high expectations
were raised in the minds of the COM
munity when it was announced that
the full company would present the
standard play of Romeo and Juliet.
1t is but justice to the eminent abil-
tiles of the performers to say that
the expectations of the great audience
were realized in the degree Of the ex-
eellencc Of the presentation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29
New stock of Carpets at Rasmus-


A new line Of felts for early fall
wear at the River Falls Millinery
porium, east side Of Main street.
New stock of Carpets at Rasm us
sens.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

The 124 largest cities in the country
show a steady and almost uniform de-
crease in the average number Of a
family.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

Miss ]. VI Dmn, trimmer for the
River Falls Millinery Emporium, was
in the Twin Cities the first Of the
week looking up the new designs in
her line of work.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

About twenty went from here on
the excursion TO St. Paul Sunday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

The State Board of equalization
fixes the valuation of property in
Wisconsin at 5000 100000. The county
OF Pierce is credited with valuation
of ST, $50, 732 and st. Croix with So,
ISL ,102
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

The center OF attraction at the
Pierce County Fair was the photo
graphic exhibit of w f. Kellogg.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

The Glenwood Tribune which was
recently purchased by S. P. Huston Of
Mrs. J. E. Shirk has been sold by Mr..
Huston TO A. r. and W. II. Towner
Of Trempealeau county. A. R. Tow
ner assumes the duties of editor and
w. II. Towner is announced as the
publisher. The Tribune has good
field for operations and the new pro-
prietors will undoubtedly keep the
paper up to its past standard Of ex
eellenee.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

W. L. Beeman and family will move
to River Falls some time this week
Their friends here wish them much
prosperity in their new home.-New
Richmond Voice.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

Walter Chapman's little child is
seriously i'll.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

n. G, Nelson has moved into his
new quarters in the Carroll building,
and is most pleasantly located. The
arrangement and furnishings Of the
restaurant are very fine and conven-
lent and the whole establishment,
including substantial edibles, presents
q most inviting aSnnct
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

Mrs. Ramer was awarded premiums
upon her exhibits at the Pierce Co.
Fair to the number Of thirtY-siX.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29

We see by the Yellowstone Journal
that our old townsman, c. Z. Cogg-
shall, was nominated by the Republi-
cans Of Custer county, Montana, for
Treasurer on the 2Ist instant.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-29


The ball game on Thursday was be-
tween two Ellsworth teams and re-
suited in a score of 3 to s.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-31

significant remark: "I believe the appointment one of the worst that could have been made"
 But the people assembled there in their indignation did something more than talk They passed Q resolution which would have laid bare the palpi- tating flesh of anything but a pachydern, and then sent committee to wait on Gunst and ask him to re- sign.
 But Gunst was not tIlin-skinned. He was 'insulted.'
 When 10000 of his fellow citizens unanimously passed the following reso- lution he was 'insulted":
 Resolved, That while we consider. this last appointment (Gunst's) no worse that the first (Burns), we do feel that such appointments of the rep resentatives of the immoral clements to the control of the Police Department of this city are a burning shame and an everlasting disgrace to the decent and 1 respectable portion of the community"
 What the people felt then they feel now and while their protests were of no avail their resentment of the dis grace burns as strongly to-day as it did four years ago, and when MT. Gage so far forsets the kindness of the peo- pie of San Francisco, when they changed a Democratic majority of 12000 to a Republican majority of 4000 on the belief in his ante-election pledges. as to again insult them with such a cen sor of public morals he simply publicly admits that his obligations to Burns are of such a peculiar nature as to compel him to dishonor himself and his State.
 The appointment of such a man as Gunst to any position because of an obligation to such a man as Burns is. of itself, disgrace to the State which has honored Gage by calling him to the gubernatorial chair. but when that appointment was made with a full knowledge of the protests of the peo- pie, not only of San Francisco. but of the whole State, insult is added to the injury. and if the future is to be judged by the past Governor Gage will have to be clothed in hide as thick as that which covers the Police Com missioner to escape the sting of the peoples contempt.
 There is a moral, too. for the people of the State in this that is beyond the matter of the appointment of a Police Commissioner for the city of San Fran cisco. If the appointment of Daniel NJ. Burns as Police Commissioner for San Francisco was, as stated in that resolution passed by thousands of citi- zens. "a burning shame and everlast- ing disgrace to the decent and respect able portion of the community" what will his election by the State Legisla- ture to the office of United States Sen ator mean to the great commonwealth of California?
 Can the people of the State bear the stigma of being represented by man so openly denounced by the decent ele- ment of the community?
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-31

some minutes before the door opened and the jury filed in. The relatives and supporters of the woman accused sat with their backs toward the door and gave no token of their knowledge that the men were coming in. Those who could see the faces of the iurymen knew at once what the verdict was at which they had arrived. There was a set expression which told of an un- pleasant duty performed in keeping with the trust and responsibility re- posed in them. They were asked if they had arrived at verdict and Fore man Kennedy arose and said they had. He handed a slip of paper to Clerk Tolle, who In turn passed 1t to Judge Cook. He read 1t to himself and then ordered 1t read aloud.
 The words of such terrible import were spoken and nothing broke the stiffness save the order of the Judge that 1t be recorded. This required some moments and no one in the court room stirred. Attorney Knight looked neither to the right nor the left. Mrs. Botkin cast one long look at the jury and then gazed at the desk before her. Her sisters were struck dumb and
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-31

heavily charged with arsenic. The prosecution weaved remarkable web of circumstantial evidence about the woman upon whom suspicion was first directed and she was convicted last night. AS motive for the crime they showed her infatuation for John P. Dunning, the husband of one of the unfortunate victims.
 Her manner when the verdict was an- nounced was in keeping with her &C., tions from the start. There was no sob no piteous moan as of a heart and spirit crushed by the enormity of the crime thus brought home to her. The leaning which she has toward the melo- dramatic was with her to the end As Oscar Tolle read the verdict of the jury with all its dreadful import she watched him as though transfixed and as immovable as stone. When the jury was being boiled she bent a look of supreme disdain upon the men who had weighed the evidence against her and had said thou art the woman"
 At fourteen minutes past nine the courtroom bell which is connected with the Jury-room rang out sharp and clear.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-31
Jury Fixes Penalty for the Heu Crime at Imprisonment for the Term the na Perpetrators Natural LeYhe Condemned Woman Receives the Verdict
 With Fearless Eyes and Unnatural COmposuy

nesses with impunity when trying case before jury of business men. If it teaches him and men of his kind that those tactics are not the proper ones to employ, the lesson will not have been wasted"
 When Mrs. Botkin was ready for the road her sisters asked as a favor that they be allowed to accompany her on the journey to the Branch Jail at In- gleside. This boon was readily granted by Sheriff Whelan. When the time came to move Mrs. Botkin had recov- cred her wonted composure and gave no outward sign of. the emotions within her. She gathered her skirts about her and with the grand air which had be- come a habit with her she said I'm ready" With her little escort she left the room and made her way out of the building by the exit near the Hall of Records. From here they went to Mar ket street and thence down Seventh to the Mission-street cars. She walked between a Deputy Sheriff. who has been her custodian from the first, and Brother-in-law Robarts. Some of the loungers on the street corners recog- nized her as she passed, but to the ma jority she was but an ordinary person. age.
 The greater portion of the day was given over to the closing argument of MT. Hosmer. At it's conclusion a re- cess of ten minutes was taken before Judge Cook commenced to deliver his charge to the jury. The hum of con versation commenced immediately and was not hushed until the jurymen com
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-31

justice in the Rosser and other cases lately
 George H. Knight was the most dis appointed person in the courtroom (not even excepting the prisoner hersel0 when the decision was handed in. Im- mediately after the verdict he was asked to express his opinion about it, and said:
 Well, all I have to say is that it is against the law and against the evil dence."
 When asked If he expected it he re- piled emphatically that he did not, al- though later on he was heard to say, with an assurance that was no doubt assumed, that he rather looked for it; but he would not give the reason for his change of sentiment.
 There have been errors of law made In this case" he continued. and on that we will base our appeal for a new trial"
 When asked for particular instance of those errors he said: 'The Judge erred when he did not state in his there was absolutely and positively no GNiQGDCc IIldI bOlhlA ndu puT- chased any lump arsenic in the Owl drug store
 The attorney then abused one of the jurors. Why, this juryman," he said owes a large amount of money to members of the police force. but I will not say any more, and I have advised my client to keep discreet silence"
 Knight assumed general air of in- different levity throughout his con- versation on the subject, but it was ap- parent he did not express his real feel ings at the verdict.
 If the jury came in for criticism from MT. Knight he in turn was criticized by them. AS they were leaving the room after being dismissed one of them re- marked, This will teach George Knight that he cannot bulldoze wit