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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07
Won't Punish lola.

Paris, April 1.-The court OF ap-
peals, in the case OF the appeal Of NJ.
Emile Zola against the Judgment Of
the Paris assizes court, condemning
him to 10 months Imprisonment and
to pay fine of 1900 francs, has de
cided to sustain the finding of the low
e. court, but has also decided that
NJ. lola shall not undergo any punish
ruap+
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07
MARKETS.
Minneanolis. Anril 5

Minneapolis, April 5,
Wheat-No / northern, 97lS to csc;
No. northern, 9J5s to o. May.
96%c.
Coru-No s, 263Rc.
Oats-No. 3, white, % to % &c.
Cattle Steers, $3.50 to So; cows,
$500.
Hogs-s2. 50 to s. so.
sheep uttons. So. 10 to 8. SO: lambs.
S425.
Poultry Turkeys, to Sc; spring
chickens, to Sc.
Butter-Creamery extras, II to lsc;
creamery, firsts, IS to l6c; dairy, fancy,
Is to Ice; dairy, choice, IS to 1ie.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07

Toledo, O., April 5.-Judge Talts de-
cision in the Glover Leaf railway liti-
CATION finds $12,G2s, 500 to be due on
first mortgage bonds, and orders the
sale Of the road, the tire Of which is
not fixed, at az upset price Of $7,5oo,oo9.
Hiram d. Peck and William \. Van
Buren,, of indianapolis. are special mas
tiers to conduct the sale.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07

Washington, April 2.-The Cuban
government (meaning thereby the
present home rule authorities in Cuba
and not the insurgents) have appealed
to the president Of the United States
to respect the will Of the majority
Of the people Of Cuba. The appeal was
placed in the hands Of the president
Friday morning, and the statement
was made that it was the direct eT-
preston of the Cuban government it.
self, without the inspiration or knoW!-
edge of the Spanish government either
at Madrid. Havana or elsewhere.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07

FREDERICKSBURG, April 2.-Prince Otto
Won Bismarck Friday celebrated the
eighty-third anniversary Of his birth,
giving a banquet to 22 guests who had
previously inspected his birthday gifts.
The prince was in excellent spirits and
walked with the aid of a gold-handiod
stick, the gift of Emperor William. At
dinner he called for cheers for the en-
DprOr
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07

New York, April after nearly six
years Of labor the joint commission APP
pointed by the general convention Of
the Episcopal church in1s92 for the puT-
pose Of revising the constitution and
rarcus of the church has completed its
task. one oi The subjects which is sure
to stir up strife in the church at large
is the revision of the canon on marriage
50 as to forbid tie marriage Of either Of
q divorced pair during the lifetime OF
the ether.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07
snrr Pntrioti.m b GeneraI.

Washington. April 2.-Gen Miles
commanding the army, has returned to
the city from his trip to Cleveland.
Buffalo and New York. He says that
there is much patriotism in all the
places he visited and an evident disposi-
ton among all classes and communi-
ties TO support the president in what
ever steps he takes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07
Boat Capsfzed.

st. Louis, April A special to the
Republic from Piggott, Ark, says: NJ.
Wehrcndorf, his three children and sis
ter and brother-in-law were drowned
in St. Francis river near st. Francis
Sunday afternoon. Their boat cap
sized None Of the bodies have been
recovered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07
More span.sh Wnrships sal.

New York. March 31.-Ihe navy de-
partmcnt has received "a dispatch say
ing that several Spanish warships have
left Carthagena, Spain. 1t has been
learned later that the ships which left
Carthagena are The armorcd cruisers
Iufanta Maria Theresa and Cristoba!
Colon, and the torpedo boat destroyer
D.sirnctnr
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07
al. Nl-hnt snlen.lld CoNec.

Mr.. Goodman, Williams Co., III. writes:
From one package Salzer's German Coffee
Berry costing l5e grew 300 lbs. Of better
coffee than | can buy IN stores at 80 cents a
h."
A package of this and big seed catalogue
is sent Won by John 4 SAFER Seed Co. Ia
Crosse WIS, upon recent OF Is cents stamps
and this notice. Send for same today. E7
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07

Athens, April 1.-The trial of kar-
ditzi and Giorgii on charge Of an at
tempt to assassinate King George OF
Greece on FEBRUARY 26 last, when his
majesty, accompanied By Princess
Maria, was returning from Phalerum TO
Athens, ended Thursday. Both prison
crs 1Nere cnnlemned 10 leath.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07
indian. willing 10. eight.

Sioux Fails s. D., april 2.-.SiS hum
drcI Sioux Indians, ua3er tie lead
crship Of six Sighting braves from Pine
Ridge agency. have rendered theirserv-
ices Of GOV Lee to reinforce the state
militia They say they are only too
willing to go TO war if permitted to
figlt Spain
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07

The coast line of the United States,
according TO thecoast survey, embraces
5,1lj miles, including 2.349 miles on the
Atlantic, 1856 on the Gulf OF Mexico
end $40 on the Pacific
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07

Louisville. Ky. April 5.-The plant Of
the 0. X. Stove & Range company, at
Brook and y streets. was completely de-
stroyod by fire Monday night the total
1oge 't,siro about SS6. 0OG.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07
FatIurc fr Chicago.

Chicago. April 5.-Wolf Brothers
Manufacturing company, manufaetur-
ers Of sash, doors and blinds, assigned
Monday. Liabilities $4,000; assets
sIi.rhf7v Iaryer
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07

Chicago, April 4.-The body of ". A.
Olmsted. president Of the Olmsted
Scientific company, was recovered Sat
urday from the ruins of the Wabash
avenue fire. Olmsted is the thirteenth
,fntirn ~ Tie nre
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07

Washington, April 1.-Acting on in
s+ructions from Washington, Consul
General Fitzhugh Lee is advising the
few Americans who remain in Cuba TO
leave the island and not wait upon the
rrder OF their r,c.irc "
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07

Havana, April Capt. Gen. Blan-
co has issued an important decree, dat
ed March so, and published Thursday
morning. in which he directs the end
Of the RECOMMENDATION in the four west
ern provinces, Pinar del Rio, Havana,
Matanzas and Santa Clara.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07

Chicago, April 5.-CompIying with in
structions from their local unions. 5000
carpenters on Monday laid aside their
tools and walked out TO join in a gen
eral strike.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07

London, April "A special dispatch
from Madrid says United States Min
lister Woodford is making the neccs-
sary preparations 10 leave Madrid i'm
mcdiately in the event Of diplomatic
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07

Mimi, and took land in Dominion City, Man
itOha, where | now reside | have been very
successful IN Manitoba, and have more than
doubled my capital since | went TO Can
ada. | took about $500 worth OF wheat
200 bushels of flax and G00 bushels of oats;
| do mixed farming, ] milk as much as ten
cows. Dalrylng and stock raising has paid
me well; | have on the farm now - head OF
cattle and Is head of horses, and sold during
the past year 1897. Sl9j worth OF fat cattle.
l have good build ngs and a comfortable
house and good stable. My children have
had better school advantages IN Manitoba
than they had in Minnesota. The district
schools are very thorough and good. NV
son. now q years OF age, is teaching the
public school in our district, and receives
salary of 1920 per year. All my children
have done well at school. ! have Sl1OO IN
surancc on my buildings and on the farm.
also own my personal warehouse and ship
all my gra n through 1t to the railway sta
tion at Dominion City. 1t is free OF debt.
/ have no prejudice against the State ct
Minnesota, rs | made a living and . little
more while in the state, but would not take
a farm as a gift in Minnesota and leave
Manitoba. The taxation in Minnesota was
too great paid taxes on my stock and
chattels. No such taxes have ever been eX
acted in Manitoba from me. and my iahN
taxes are about oneh.lf or less than il was
in Minnesota am delighted with my new
home, and expect in Il few years to be IN
circumstances that viii enable me to take
life easy. Yours very truly ,,,,-,-,,s
p. s. ANY person thatmay take exception
to the foregoing letter viii kindly investi-
gate for | can back every word il contains.
I am not an Immigration Agent. nor the
farmer. r G. MAY MIS-.
The above letter was written at the re.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07

Chicago, April Am Easter gift Of
$500. 900 has been handed TO the Univer-
=itv of Chicago The donor Of almost
ore-half of the amount is unknown
save To President Harper and the board
Of trustees. The friends of the uniyer-
sity know that it came from woman.
John D. Rockefeller viii duplicate the
gifts said DR.. Harper
ApproprIates 81 .0Gn.o 900 a. War Fund.
Albany, n. y, April New York's
legislature. upon receipt Of an emer-
gency message from Gov. Black, inue-
diately passed a bill appropriating
81, 900, 900 as 4 contingent war fund.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07
CnrmI Flooded.

The lower portion Of Carmi, H., on the
Wabash river is entirely flooded The wa
ter reaches half way to the second stories
of the houses. The water is level with the
floor of the iron road bridge, but the rail-
road bridge is still two feet above at one
point on the Big Four. A mile north of
Carmi the track is but one foot above wa
ter for a quarter of a mile.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07
Won't sell ships.

Lima (via Galveston), April 1.-The
CHILEAN government, it is asserted on
good authority, viii not sell any war
ship to the United States.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07
A CARTOON TROM BLAV

1--WE have to-day trained our camera
across the Atlantic. We have had the good
fortune to surprise in New York waters
the interesting scene which is faithfully
reproduced by our instantaneous machine
The Yankees, with remarkable military
genius, have found a way to strengthen
powerfully and in the twinkling Of an eye,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07
.Instioe nrewer nereaved.

-hington, April 4.-The wife Of
Justice Brewer, of the supreme court,
died Sunday night.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07

give the fol.
lowing in
formation:
| lIuulEra
ted to Nam
toba IN OCto,
her, 1872,
from I.u
verne. ROCK
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07

Why shouldn't beer drinkers be arrested
for blowing the tops of achooners Chicago
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07

Amv-Isu that small shoe dear?
Maud Yes, dear-for the loot, Boston
Traveller
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07
Hoods pills arc The fayorite cathar-
AAOO@a = AAAS tic All druggists. 3oc.
HE HAS BECOME WEALTHY.
Has a Splendid Farm, Lots o1 stock,
and Pays but Little Taxes.

DOMINION VItN. N3nlt0ba,
January 18th lS0S
At the request OF the Immigration De.
OF the CAnndlan EnNrInrlnnt
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07

There is no rhyme for silver, hut it iiHgles
with gol very u.rely.-CAeago Daily News
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07
Had No warning.


Ridgeway, Ill, April 81. T. Hogan, of
Omaha, ILL.,, left the scene of the flood half
an hour before the dixie broke. His brother
in-law Sheriff Galloway, of Gallattn coun-
ty, whose home was IN Shawneetown, had
the same good fortune. The sheriff wife
and two daughters were swept away, ana
their bodies have not yet been recovered.
Hogan's story Of he flood shows that the
townspeople had absolutely no warning Of
the disaster About five o'clock Sunday
evening" he said, 1.-THE leVee on the north
side Of the town gave way at the north
end Of Market street, near the courthouse.
An opening ten feet wide was at first made,
but it quickly spread to % feet, and wall
Of water ten or fifteen feot high poured
through the main street, sweeping every
thing before It, About 80 small frame
houses along the line of the levee to the
south were crushed Nike toys, and none or
the occupants. most Of whom were poor
coloryd folks escaped. Those living in the
more substantial houses managed 70 climb
to second and third stories, where they
c,ung for hours through the chilly night.
Houses in the western part of the town
did not at once feel the effect Of the flood,
and residents made haSty steps FOR safety,
most Of them fleeing TO the top Of the levee
on the south side of the town. A large
number also reached the little nils, which
are a mile from the town, and from there
saw their property crumble in the muddy
{ waters W men udAuBuL tdlllt Nilt StiEtl9
were full of water to the depth of ten or
twelve feet. only the most substantial
| buildings in the ceutral business district
remain standing. Water IS everywhere
ana the relief work is being carried out
under great difficulties.
Ridgeway, a town u miles from Shaw
neetown, was made the basis Of relief
work All rail communication being cut
off for miles out, boats were constructed
and a committee started to the scene.
They reached Cypress Junction, half way
to Shawne clown. ard found dry land ex-
tending toward the river. Following this,
they arrived within two miles of the flooded
town. More boats were started and the
rescucrs crossed to Shawncetown They
found a sad condition existing in the ill.,
fated town Hundreds ~ those who Cs-
I capped the rush of water were perched on
roofs trees and along the top of the levee.
They were taken from their dangerous po-
sitions as rapidly possible.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07
ers to Mrs Pinzha1a Women Who aVe ee 99o 1ro
Sickness or Health.

women work
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07

The flood swept 200 houses from their
foundations. Noble rescue work was done
with skiffs People were found clinging 10
housetops trees and other debris Many
families are being sheltered in small
houses. Seventy-flve negroes have passed
the last "a hours in small schoolhouse
two miles from Shawneetown. So far S3'ooo
worth of provisions have been sent in from
Carmi. McLeansboro, Mount Vernon and
Nashville Three relief expeditions nave
arrived from Evansville. and the Louisville
& Nashville and baltimore & Ohio South
western roads have sent special trains car
rying provisions.
The town presents an awful sight water
stands over nearly every foot OF the town,
the business district being under from ten
to twenty feet, and this varies to three ana
four feet The entire business part OF the
city, It is believed, has been ruined, as in
many of the stores the water reached the
ceilings and is pouring into the upper floors
Frank Robinson and Marshal Calllcott,
in a skiff, rescued G. people from floating
debris and saw many drowned Cyrus
Deveres rescued - people, among them
three little children floating on house
roof The father and mother had per-
iShel
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-07
TORRENTS OF WATER.
Bring Death and Destruction to
Shawneetown, Ill.
Ohio River Breaks Through Al Gap In
the North eiShbOrins
cities Are Prompt I'm
Extending Aid.

Shawneetown, H., April 5.-The suf-
fering throughout Shawneetown is
most pitiable. The only direct COM
munication is by telephone from sta
ton first established two miles west
of Shawneetown. So far G5 persons
are known TO be drowned. As yet no
systematic attempt has been made to
recover the dead bodies. Eight hum
bred people are being sheltered at the
Riverside hotel. Two hundred are
missing.
The north levee broke at 1920 o'clock
Sunday afternoon and the Ohio river
flowed over the town many feet deep.
Many corpses have been taken from
floating homes where families were sit
ting around their supper tables when
the flood rushed upon them without
warning. The disaster is the worst
that has occurred since the famous
Johnstown flood.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-23
SWEENEY HELD
 UP BY FOUR
 OF HIS GANG Robbed of His ReVol- yer and Money. RECOGNIZES HIS ASSAILANTS HE EXPECTED TO MEET DETEC-
 TIVE EGAN. Decoyed Away From His Home, He Is Forced to Disgorge Under
 Penalty of Being
 Shot.
RECOGNIZES HIS ASSAILANTS
HE EXPECTED TO MEET DETEC-
 TIVE EGAN.

John Sweeney, who conducts the Els mond lodging house, at 43 Sixth street, was held up by four men In front Of the Cafe Zinkand on Market street early yes terday morning and robbed of pistol and a small amount of money. According to his story he received telephone message saving that he was wanted by Detective Egan on important business. Sweeney, whose career as the 'go between Tor bunko men was one time thoroughly ex- plotted in The Call, lost no time in repair ing to the trysting place. As he was about to enter he was attacked by four men, who were evidently waiting for hims They quickly seized him and after threat ening to kill him if he made an outcry, proceeded to relieve him of his money and valuables After taking his pistol and money one of the men saw a policeman walking on the other side of the street, and becoming alarmed he informed his companions. They at once released their hold on Sweeney and ordered him to ''skip," under penalty of being riddled with bullets.
 Sweeney lost no time in complying with their request, evidently satisfied to get away with his life. Yesterday he told a police officer of the hold-up' but refused to have the robbers arrested.
 '"They are all friends of mine." he re marked. 'I suppose they wanted to have some fun with me"
 of his ..pull" with the Police Judges, and unless the members of the sure thing fraternity consulted him before turning a trick, it is said he would inform the fiuence Chief Lees not to molest the horde of grafters who infest the city, pro- viding they squared" him.
 Last Monday four of the gang were ar rested and charged with vagrancy. They claimed that they had refused to divide" with Sweeney, and anxious to get even
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-23
EXPERT KILPATRICK
 COMPLAINS OF WEIGH
THE SCHOOL BOARDS SECRE-
 TARY SCORED.
Grand Jury Orders Welch to De-
 liver All Bills to the


 The Grand Jury held a short session last evening" hearing no witnesses, but receiving a communication from Judge Belcher. in which he commended the jur- ors for their faithfulness and stated that he should continue the present Grand Jury in office until the last of December. The Judge stated that School Board mat ters needed special attention. He hoped that the jury would devote plenty of time to the bills of the board and also to the proceedings of the Buildings and Grounds Committed.
 It developed during the session that Expert Fitzpatrick was having consider able trouble in securing access to all of the bills of the School Board. He com- plained that Secretary Welch was acting as an obstructioniSt and had taken away from him a large batch of bills which had been unearthed on the allegation that the Finance Committee of the board had not as yet passed on the bills. On the re- quest of Fitzpatrick the jury prepared special letter to Secretary Welch, in- structing him in explicit language to turn over to the expert all bills and accounts of the School Board, including the bills which had not been approved as yet by the Finance Committee. This letter will be presented to Welch to-day.
 We don't like the way in which Secre- tary Welch is acting" remarked one Of the jurymen. "He seems to be trying to shield those fellows in the School Board who are guilty of rascalty As soon as we are through with the bills we shall devote considerable attention to the school-book question and incidentally to the pull which Weber & Co seem to have with the board"
 The Grand Jury adjourned to meet next Tuesday evening, when it is expected that the report of Expert Fitzpatrick will be presented, and aggressive measures can be inaugurated looking to the finding of several indictments
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-23
To Whom It May Concern

I desire to advise the public that the Benevolent and Protective Order of EIks United States of America, is not in any way connected with a certain ladies so. cial," announced to be given at the Cali forina Theater on Sunday afternoon, No- this character being in direct violation of the laws governing the order). Nor with the Annual Carnival Masquerade Ball. vilion on Wednesday evening, November 23 1898; that there is no such fund in the Benevolent and Protective Order of EIks as the Charity Fund.- and further, that the persons giving such ball are not mem bers of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and have no connection with it in any way. JOHN CALVIN.
 Grand Exalted Ruler, Benevolent and
 Protective Order of Elks, United
 States of America, Cincinnati, Oji;o
 By J. R. HOWELL, District Deputy for
 State of California, San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-23

phone and delivered in person informing were in a dangerous temper, and had de clared their intention to lynch Brandes Ii he were taken to the inquest. bles over there" remarked the Sheriff, to one of his informants.
 ''On the contrary was the reply, ''one visited my office and told me that the best element of the place is involved and that they have the ropes ready with which to do the job.'
 Similar information was given District Attorney Shook, and he finally sent word to the Sheriff to not run the risk of talk ing Brandes to the inquest. The Sheriff these instructions and not take any chances unless he received subsequent or derS