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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08
The John II. MeiRs sinks.

New Orleans, Sept. 5.-A Fort Philip
special to the Picayune says The
John II, Meigs had her forecastle
blown off and six men were hurled by
the shock into the Mississippi and
never came TO the surface. Three 9th
crs were thrown into the river, but
we're not so badly injured as TO pre-
vent their climbing back upon the
boat. Contrary to the advices received
Saturday night the Meigs did not sink
Immediately. Disabled as she was, she
was carried by the tide and a stiff wind
TO the east bank where her stern
grounded and her bow swung out and
pointed down stream. Nearly every
thing of value had been recovered be-
fore she Iurched off the bank on which
her stern rested and plunged bow fore
most into the deep water of the chan
mel. The men hurled 70 death by the
dynamite never saw the mine that ex-
ploded. The shock came when it was
several feet beneath the surface.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08
MANY VICTIMS OF HEAT.
Awful Record Is Reported from New
York City and Philadelphia for
Saturday and Sunday.

New York Sept. 5.-Fifty dead and
ever 100 rrostrations in one day is the
record of the heat in New York city
Saturday. The sun beat relentlessly
On the swcltering city all day long.
Up to midnight Sunday there had
been reported to police headquarters
43 deaths and "A prostrations from the
heat
Several deaths and many prostra-
tons were reported in the borough of
Brooklyn. The names of only five dead
have been secured by the police.
Philadelphia, Sept. 5.-There were
nine deaths from the heat Sunday in
this city and about 25 prostrations,
Sunday, for the first time since the
present hot spell, did the thermom-
eter show any signs Of falling. For
the past three days it has lowered be-
tween 90 and o5, but the maximum
reached Sunday was 81 degrees.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08
TIC switch Mns Open.

Syracuse, \. y, Sept. "A special
to the Herald from Fulton says:
Train No. on the New York, Ontario
& Western railroad, known as 1.-THE
Chicago limited was wrecked at In.
gals Crossing. four miles south Of
this village, at five o'clock in the
morning. The wreck was doubtless
due to the dastardly work Of tramps.
who threw open the switch at which
the train was wrecked as well IS two
switches to the north of the wreck.
Engineer Dowd and Fireman Hall
both jumped and were found I'M
der the wreckage of the ten
der by passengers from the sleeper.
Dowd died in a few minutes and Hall
three hours later. The body of Brake
man Osborn was torn in two.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08
DOINGS OF A WEEK
What Has Happened Throughout
the Civilized World.
A WEEKS NEWS CONDENSED
A Complete Review of the Happenings
of the Past Seven Days in This
and All Foreign Lands.
GIVEN IN THE PRESS DISPATCHES
WAR NEWS.

In Fernandina, Fla, the hospital
ship Olivette, which had been lying
near the quarantine station, sunk
through some mysterious agency. All
on board were saved.
In the transport Mexico Gen. Shat
ter and his staff arrived in New York
from Cuba
On the transport OLDHAM Maj. Gen.
Miles, accompanied by his staff and
family sailed from Ponce for New
York
With all well on board the transport
St. Paul arrived al Manila.
With 2,27g soldiers from Santiago on
board the steamship Covandanga ar
rived at Santander, Spain.
Orders were issued by Adiutant Cen
eral Corbin for the mastering out of 10
volunteer organizations numbering
over 10000 officers and men.
The government has returned the
auxiliary cruisers ST. Paul and St. Louis
to the international Navigation com
pany.
Gen. Brooke issued an order assum-
ing command of the troops in Puerto
Rico.
Many of the wealthiest natives in
the Philippines called upon Consul
Wildman in Hong Kong and urged
that every possible effort be made for
the annexation Of the Philippine is
lands to the United States.
The torpedoes placed at the en-
trance to the harbor of Havana have
been raised without accident of any
kind.
Up to the present time the war de
partment has issued orders for mus
teriug out nearly 100000 volunteers,
and this wiz be done as soon as the
men have had their 30 and G0-day fur
The president spent five hours in
Camp WikofT, Montauk Point, hare
headed most of the time, visiting the
sick in the hospitals and inspecting the
well in their environments.
.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08
AnrIo-Germen Alliance.

London. sept. 3. - A report was cur
rent here Friday that treaty alli-
ance between Great Britain and Ger
many, on the lines Of the speech Of Mr..
Chamberlain, the secretary Of state
for the colonies, was actually com
pleted Thursday. This probably is an
amplification of the gossip relative TO
the daily visits of Coun Won Hatzfeldt-
Weidenburg. the German ambassador,
10 the British foreign office during the
past fortnight, which have been at
tributed TO a desire on the part of
Germany and Great Britain to formu-
late 6 common policy in regard to Rus
STA and China.
1t is said that MS q'Iid pro quo for
Germany's support in Egypt Great
Britain will ,ecognize Germany
claims to utilize Syria as n outlet for
her surplus popU ton.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08
A TRIUMPHAL ENTRY.
Queen Wilhelmina Goes to Amstcr-
dam to BE Formally Crowned
Ruler of Netherlands.

Amsterdam, Sept. 6.-Beginning at
early dawn Monday vast crowds of
people gathered in the streets, which
were layishly decorated, in anticipa-
ton Of the entry of Queen Wilhelmina
Six hours before Queen Wilhelmina's
arrival 100000 people had assembled
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08
He Knew What Was Wanted, But He
Didn't Know Exactly How TO
Express 1t.

OF course it was because Jacob Nuzen-
schmidt had never attended meeting OF the
Hamilton common council that he made the
break that is credited to him. Nearly every
enc laughed when he was elected alderman,
but the day after the new councils first
meeting they laughed harder
Jacob had seat mp toward the front. He
was fat and the desks were further apart
there, that's why he was given the position
At the beginning OF the meeting resou.
ton was offered advocating the paving OF
Sibley street.
is there anyone to second thjs:' asked
the president of the council, for that's the
way they do things in Hamilton.
What dos dot meaned? Dot seckontlng:
asked Jacob of his neighbor He was IN
formed
ming his breast three times, he eNclajmed-
dot ees seckoneded by me, aindt it,,
what is it YOU second2" asked the chair.
having forgotten the original resolution in
the time that it had remained unsupported.
And Jacob replied; Il seckoneded dot dot
Sipiey strasse be nit cetar plocks galso-
mined Detroit Free Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08
G. A. R. ENCAMPMENT.
Big National Meet of Veterans of the
War of the Rebellion at Gin
cinnati Opens.

Cincinnati, Sept. 6.-Although Camp
Sheridan was not dedicated till ten
o'clock in the morning, it was par
TALLY occupied by veterans Sunday
night. The festivities of the week
opened early when the naval veterans
formed at six a. m. to escort Rear Adj
miral Kelley from the depot. The
opening exercises of the naval vet
Grams, under the auspices Of the Ma
tional Naval Veterans association, oc-
Cured at nine a. m.
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in the streets and around the palace.
Her majesty appeared at $3.50 o'clock
p. m. preceded by 30 divisions, includ-
ing Representatives of the army and
navy, governmental and municipal Off
Gals and princes from Hollands East
Indian colonies, who came here eX-
pressly TO witness the enthroning of
the young queen.
In front of the palace the army and
navy were drawn up in the form of a
great square. The coach passed along
the four sides of the square before
drawing up at the entrance to the
palace. A few moments later Queen
Wilhelmina appeared upon the bal
cony and bowed repeatedly to the co.
900 people who approached the palace
waving handkerchiefs, hats and flags.
Meanwhile many bands were playing
national airs, chimes of bells were
ringing and steam whistles shrieking
their salutes to the young sovereign.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08
Election I'm rkausa :,

Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 6.-Arkansas
on Monday elected a full corps of state
officers, 100 members of the lower
house of the legislature, 10 state SEN
ators, local officers in each of the IS
counties, and voted on the adoption Of
two important constitutional amend
ments, as we'll as the question of the
liquor license in the different counties.
The democratic state ticket, headed by
Dan w. Jones, is undoubtedly elected.
the only question of doubt being the
size of the democratic plurality.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08
Fleet Renches Boston.

Boston, Sept. ). - Amid the greatest
enthusiasm from thousands both afoat
and ashore, a fleet of nine warships,
fresh from hard fighting in Cuba,
headed by the stately Massachusetts,,
sailed up the harbor Friday afternoon
and quietly dropped anchor off the
wharves, salutes only being fired in
honor of Commodore Howison, of the
navy yard, and as Gov. Wolcott left for
the shore. At night the officers, in their
best uniforms, came ashore, and with
Gov. Wolcott and Mayor Quincy held a
well attended reception in historic
Faneuil hall, white the fleet, with the
assistance of lively thunderstorm,
lighted up the harbor with their search
lights.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08

John Burns, of Boston, has returned
from a yisitto Juan Fernandez, the ia
nous island home Of Robinson Crusoc.
lie visited the large cave where Rob
irson Crusoc made himself safe from
savage barbarians, as he supposed.
when he discovered the footprints OF
FRIDAY in the sands. The cave runs
back in the mountains for at least 80
feet. It does not start from the water
bnt has its mouth somewhat inland
1t is largely grown over with bright
green leaves and is attractive even to
this daX.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08

Madrid, Sept. 6.-Gen. Jaudenes, sd
interim governor of the Philippine
islands, replying to the governments
request for information as TO the true
situation of affairs in the archipelago,
reports that to assure the reestablish-
ment of Spanish sovereignty over the
islands would require a permanent
army CT 60, 900 men, feet and endless
quantities of materials.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08

The resignation Of Col. Como, chief
officer of the military staff of Capt.
Gen. Macias, in Puerto Rico becomes
significant when coupled with the fact
that his action is due to his desire to
remain in Puerto Rico, instead of re.
turning to Spain when the Spanish
troops are withdrawn from the island.
in accordance with the conditions Of
peace That means he desires to re
main under the protection of the
American O9cr
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08

Omaha. Neb-, Sept. 3.-One q the
leading events Of the exposition will
be the grand choral congress to be
held September 1926, inclusive. All
choristers who can read music and
sing selections under their own lead
ers are invited, The object Is TO bring
together for a social and musical
unto Ae singers who are scattered,
and to get the musical people OF the
teri. Dry within a few hundred miles
Of Omaha acquainted with each other.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08

St. Joseph, Mo-. Sept. Ga hurricane
swept over St. Joseph at $3.50 Monday
afternoon. Rain and hail, accompanied
the wind. Residences were unroofed,
stacks and barns were torn down, and
many buildings were utterly demol-
ished. The St. Joseph rolling mills
were wrecked, damage, SIC, 900; Carey S
saloon, five other houses and a field
full of tents in the packing house dis
trict were scattered to the winds.
Many families were rendered homeless.
The monetary loss is placed at SI50,000,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08

Germanymaintains 13 textile schools
and 40 commercial schools as an aid
to its manufacturing interests. 1t is
worth mentioning in this connection
thatwithin q quarter Of a century Ger
many has increased her manufacture
ing capacity tcnfold, and her shipping
twentKfo,d.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08

Washington, Sept. 2.-The monthly
statement of receipts and expendi-
lures of the government for August
shows that the receipts from ali
sources aggregated s41,7s2,7o7, an in
crease Of $22, 759 ,003 over August, 1897.
The expenditures for the month ag-
gregated $5G,26O,7l7, an increase Of
S22, O72,6 go. The heavy increase on both
sides of the ledger are due to the war
expenditures on the one side and the
internal revenue law on the other.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08

It is sad story which western
editor tells in mourning the loss Of
two subscribers One wanted to know
how TO rear his twins safely, while the
other wanted to know how TO rid his
orchard of grasshoppers. The an
swers went forward 10y mail, but an ac-
cident transposed the envelopes, so
that the man with the twins received
this answer: Cover them ever with
straw ard set fire 70 them, and the lit
tie pests viii speedily settle, while the
man plagued With grasshoppers was
told to give castor oil and rub their
gums with 4 bone.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08

France employs over 5000 women in
her civil service, telephone and tele-
graph Offices. The municipality Of
Paris alone gives work to 900 women,
While the Bank Of France pays sal
aries to 400 more Two hundred wom-
en- have permanent positions in the
Credit Foucier, with earnings varying
from $1,j 10 1913 a year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08

The total loss Of the American army
and navy in the recent war is reported
to be % officers and 236 men killed and
81 officers and 1.406 men wounded, an
aggregate Of 1852. In the civil war the
union army alone lost 4,t42 officers and
62,91G men killed and in addition AZ
0I2 died from wounds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08
The Public Debt.

Washington Sept. 2,-The monthly
statement of the public debt shows
that on August 81, the public debt less
cash In the treasury was 81 012,s70.7l7
which Is a decrease for the month OF
s34, 7s9,7lI This decrease is accounted
for by corresponding increase il the
cash on hand due to the receipts from
the war loan.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08
Gern,nnv WIthdrnxvs.

Berlin, Sept. 3. - a semi-official note
issued Friday says; "a state of peace
having been reestablished between
the United States and Spain, orders
have been given that the German naval
force at Manila be reduced to one or
two ships, which, pending the complete
restoration of order in the Philippine
islands, will suffice for the protection
of German subjects and interests In
that region"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08

Mark Twain writes that 1T feels so
good to be ont Of debt that have can
celed number Of lecture engage
mcnts in Australia. l have no respect
for man who goes about robbing the
public on the platform unless he is in
debt"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08
The Gold Reserve.

Washington, Sept. 3. = The gold re-
serve in the United States treasury
reached the highest point in its his
tory Friday, with total reserve of
S219,32o,3 72. Tbs highest previous
amount was $21s.oO0,0 900, which was
recorded in March, 1883. The reserve
was established in 1879 with Sl16,0O0.-
900. 1t first reached 5000, 100000 in Oc-
tober, 1887, when the figures were
100000 above that mark. The lowest
point reached was S44,O00.0O0 in Jan
uary, 1895 In June, 1897, there was
s140,0Oo,OO0 and one year later the
amount was S167, 900. 600.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08

DR.. Patrick Manson, whoever he is,
announces in an eastern paper that
mosquitoes carry maIarial fever. The
physicians have us jumping sideways
10 get out Of the way Of microbes, boil
ing our water to avoid certain death,
and now we viii have to be on the
lookout for mosquitoes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08
NH anft Rnsfr ess.

Chicago. Sept. a.-The large whole
sale clothing house Of Henry w. King
g. Co., after 30 years existence in Chi
caro, will cease doing business on Jan
nary next. The death last spring Of
Henry w. King, senior member of the
Arm is understood to be the reason
So +ba retirement
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08
Markets.

Minneapolis, sept. O.
Wheat-No. northern, new SO to e0c.
No. northern, So to SIC; Sept SIC.
Oats-No. 3 white, % to 2Sc.
Corn-No. 5, soc.
Cattle-Steers, IS. so to 40, cows,
So. %.
Sheep-Muttons 81. 10 to 4.25 lambs,
s5.25.
Butter-Creamery, extras, II to Use;
creamery. firsts. 16 to lie; dairy, fancy,
Il to Is.
Poultry-Turkeys, : to Sc; spring
chickens, to Sc.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08
spain's Peace Commissioners

Madrid, Sept. st is currently re-
ported that the Spanish ministers at
Fridays cabinet meeting definitely Sc
lected the three following peace com
mssioners:
Gen. Rafael Cerero y Saenz, general
of engineers.
Senior Eugenio Montero Rios.
Senior Villaurutia, under secretary Of
state for foreign affairs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08
PopuIists Meet.

Cincinnati, Sept 6.-The middle-of-
the-road populist national convention
met at 1890 Monday and listened to a
speech by Ignatius Donnelly, the tenn
porary chairman. Mr.. Donnelly was
very bitter against all fusionists, and
especially against Gen. Wheeler and
Gennfnr Rntlpr
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08

Berlin. Sept. at is the intention
of Russia, according to reliable infor-
nation obtained by a press CORE
spondent here, to convene peace con
ference a month after the adjourn
ment OF the Spanish-American peace
coDfereuce
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08

It is eiscn out that Chicago chemists
have discovered a process of yuIcauiz-
ing the oil Of corn, with the result of
producing an article superior to india
rubber The chemists made the dis
covery while experimenting in a glu-
oose refining factory. 1t is said that
the artificial rubber is admirable for
mackntoshes, bicycle tires and like
purposes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08

1t has been found that the X-ray
shines through a fox ferries as if he
were Chinese paper lantern. The cX-
pertinent was tried upon an animal of
this species which had swallowed a
diamond ring, the trinket appearing in
his midst as visible as fly in amber
or gold fish i'm a glass globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08
Innn RenubIIcans.

Dubuque, Ia, Sept. 2.-IAc republic
an convention Thursday was decidedly
an administration body in all its &C
tions and speeches, and no other sen
timent than that of approval was 10 be
heard anywhere. Charles T. Hancock
of Dubuque, was elected chairman OF
the state committee
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08

New York. Sept. 2. - Col. kmball,
deputy quartermaster general, has re-
ceived from Gen. Miles a dispatch
dated Ponce, September /, stating that
1000 troops sailed Wednesday from
Puerto Rico on the transports Mani
toba. Mississippi, Concho, Alamo,
Chester and OLDHAM. He himself sailed
on the OLDHAM. The transports will all
cnrne To New York
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08

1t is said that in Mexico the bride
groom always furnishes the rousseau
Of the bride. This is expensive some
what in Mexico, but it would be a triy-
ial matter in the Philippines where
beads and shells are cheap.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08
WITHOUT A LEADER.
Death Takes President WiIfred
Woodruff, Head of the Mormon
Church In America.

Salt Lake City. Utah. Sept ga pri-
vate telegram from George Q Cannon.
who is now in San Francisco, an
nounces the death ofthe president.of
the Mormon church, Wilfred Wood
ruff Mr.. Woodruff died at $40 Friday
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08

Chicago, sept. 2.-Whle $50 officers
and men have been killed in battle or
died Of wounds received, there have
died Of disease in camps somewhere
between 300 and 1000 volunteers and
regulars. The Tribune, after over a
week Of incessant effort, has secured
The names Of 1,2g9.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08

In one county in Vermont in one
week % barns and 10 dwellings were
struck by lightning and more or less
damaged If that was region fun OF
wires a theory would be advanced, but
it happens o be the reverse.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08

The newspapers Of Spain, in discuss
ing the probable terms of peace to be
arranged by the commissioners who
meet in Paris, make but one demand.
and that is that the remains of Chris
TOPPER Columbus be returned O Spain.
The remains are now in the cathedral
at Havana, Columbus died in 1906 at
Seville. and was buried there, although
in his viii he asked that he be buried
on the island of San Domingo. Thirty
years later his son was able TO carry
out his fathers wish and the discov-
erer Of American was laid TO rest in
the cathedral of San Domingo.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08

Smith-One can't always Judge a mans
patriotism by his conversation.
Jones-No, | suppose not.
Take Brown, Tor instance; would you
call him coward"
well, er-l mlgh. if l was sure he
wouldn fight. Chicago Evening News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08

Camp Wikof, Montauk Point, I. J.,
Sept. 5. = Maj. Gen. Wheeler, IN a
lengthy statemen, 10 the press, de-
elares that the president and war de-
partmeut are not responsible for sick
ness and deaths in the army.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08

London, Sept. 2.-The bankruptcy OF
Z. D. McConky is announced, with LA
bilities estimated at S35o.0o0. He was
formerly q railroad contractor in New
York and failed in Baltimore during
.he wear 1877
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-08

East Weymouth, Mass, Sept. 6.-Ars.
Amelia Bates has been arrested at Nor
well, charged with the murder of her
17-year-old daughter Lottie S. Bates.
whose death under suspicious circum-
stances occurred al the home of the
family on April 10, 1897.
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who
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Passed Away.

St. Paul, MINI, Sept. Ga Yankton
IS. d. special to the Pioneer Press
says: Hon. Andrew J. Faulk, well
known throughout the northwest, died
Sunday night at his home in this city.
Mr. Faulk was the third governor of
Dakota territory, and 1t was mainly
through his persistent endeavors that
the opening Of Black Hills TO set
Element was secured