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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27
TO LEAVE FASHODA.
French Said to Have Decided Upon
That Course.
In the Meantime Both France and
Great Britain Are Continuing
Active Preparations for
Possible HOstiIitIes.

London, Oct. %. - The Paris cor
respondent of the Daily Chronicle
claims TO have authority to say that a
decision has already been taken by the
French government speedily to evac-
uate Fashoda, and that VI. Delcasse,
the French foreign minister, viii do
his utmost to facilitate pacific solu-
ton.
Ordered TO Mobilize.
Halifax, n. S., Oct. 25. = The com
manders of all warships Of the British
North American squadron have re-
ceived orders to mobilize at Halifax.
Admiralty Takes Precautions.
London, Oct. 25.-The British adj
miralty issued number of significant
orders Tuesday morning. The dock
yards at Portsmouth, Devonport and
Chatham have each received instruc-
tions TO prepare six 30-knot torpedo
boat destroyers for commissioning so
that they will be able to put to sea in
"a hours. Over time hours have be-
gun in the first-class cruisers Europa
and Andromeda so as to hurry them
for sea service. Several gunboats in
the different dock Yards have been or
dered to postpone unnecessary refit-
ting.
Finally the Cunard line and White
Star line have received from the adj
miralty an intimation to hold their
subsidized steamers in readiness for
turning over to the navy officials.
France Preparing for Trouble.
a. 4, 80, Il
thorities at Toulon have been notified
that that place will be the center of
important naval and military prepare
tions, and have been instructed to ar
range for the immediate reception of
four battalions of infantry, 1900 ma
rines and 600 artillerymen. The
municipal council has decided to close
the schools, and the schoolhouses will
be used for lodging the troops.
The naval authorities have been or
dered to expedite the preparations for
the Quitting of the new squadron.
The Figaro says that if the British
government rejects Frances moder-
ate and just proposition it can only be
| because the government Of Great
Britain desires before everything else
! the humiliation of France.
Feeling Seems Improved.
! London, Oct. 25. - In spite of the
/ news of the warlike notifications
which came from France and different
parts of England Monday, with the de-
cline in rentes and consols, there is
distinctly better feeling in diplomatic
circles and growing belief that the
Fashoda dispute will be arranged.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

The London Academy has issued a
warning to literary and art collectors
to he careful about buying letters or
manuscripts alleged 10 have been writ
ten by Robert Burns, because a clever
perior limitations of Burns" and has
succeeded in selling many Of them as
originals What difference does that
make? 1t is certain that the great
majority Of all such articles are imi-
tations, but if their present owners
think that the limitations are genuine
no one will have the right TO com
Main
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.


The commissioners of internal rev.
enue is preparing his annual report
on the production of oleomargarine.
Although the returns are not all in, ii
is estimated the product win aggre-
gate 57,4S4,S06 pounds for the year
ended june 30, 1896, which is bout H.
600 900 pounds in excess of the product
of 1897. There are six wholesale deal
ers Of oleomargerine in Wisconsin and
IS retail dealers, the government col
lecting a license fee Of four dollars
each per annum from the former and
S4s from the latter. In 1897 there were
five wholesale and IS retail dealers in
Wisconsin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27
Word from Dewey.

Washington, Oct. ga telegram
was received by the secretary of the
Navy Friday from Admiral Dewey at
Manila, in which he said nothing with
regard TO the political situation in the
Philippines or the capture of any more
ships belonging either to the Span
iards or to the insurgents, or at least,
If he did, the officials of the depart
ment will not admit it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

Toronto, Ont, Oct. ga dreadful
tragedy was enacted in the east end of
the city Friday night when Eliza Bur-
rill, wife of well-to-do mechanic, be-
came demented and strangled her
three children, Ethel, aged eight; Stan
ley, aged three, and Harold, aged II
years. The husband of the woman
found all of them on their mothers
bed dead when he came home from
work. The woman is evidently de-
mented. She says her reason for the
terrible deed was that she did not
want them to grow up wicked.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27
The Bnptists.

At the Baptist state convention in
Beloit the annual report OF the secre-
tary showed that the total amount Of
money raised for all purposes in the
state WAS Sl7s,52797; an average Of
Sl3.10 for each resident member. Last
year the average was S10.46. Wiscou-
sin has raised this year over $4,000
more than last year. or the amount
500, 1894 was for benevolence. DR.. NJ
S. Hodge, of Beaver Dam, was elected
president and r. S. Walker, of Warwa-
tosa was elected presiden: of the
Young Peoples union.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27
Ordered tn Manila

New York, Oct. 25.-The cruiser Buff
falo will leave the navy yard to-day for
Manila. Sailing orders were received
Monday, and work was rushed all day
long to get the vessels supplies of coal
and stores aboard. The Buffalo will
cross the Atlantic and so through the
Suez canal, and it is expected she will
arrive at her destination before the
battleships Iowa and Oregon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

Philadelphia, Oct. 26.-Japan's fine
new cruiser, the Kasagi, was turned
over by the Cramps Monday TO the Jap
anese government, as represented by
Commander n. Kashieyabra, and be
at once went into commission and run
I'D the mikado's flag. During he naval
review the Kasagi will fly the stars
and stripes, with her own ensign, as d
special courtesy to Secretary Long
and officers of our navy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

The republic of Nicaragua has dele
gated it's sovereignty and the manage
ment Of all it's foreign affairs to the
new government called the United
States Of Central America, which is
composed of Nicaragua Salvador and
Honduras. Each of these retains the
right TO control its local affairs after
the manner of our states, but by the
adoption of the new constitution
merges its nationality into a confed-
erati,u
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27
To Raise the Vincnya.

Santiago de Cuba, Oct. 24.-It is re-
ported from Guantanamo that Naval
Constructor Hobson, who left there
early last week for Jamaica with the
intention of taking the Atlas line
steamer for New York. is going TO
Washington to obtain an appropria-
ton, if possible. of $1,000 900 for the
purpose of raising the sunken Span
ish cruiser Nizcaya.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27
Killed His wife.

Austin, Mimi, Oct. 25.-Sheriff john
son brought in John B. Anderson, aged
so, Swede living OH farm in Mar
shall township, who murdered his wife
Sunday. They had quarreled repeat
cdly for several years, and he wished
to get a divorce. He pounded her head
to a Jelly and gashed and cut her ter
ribly. lie has served in Jail before for
abusing his wife. Six children sur
vive. The coroner's inquest resulted
in a verdict of murder.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

1t was supposed that when Nels
Bryngelson, of the town OF Sigel,
died, that hc had never been married,
and having left no will, it was ex-
pected the property would escheat
10 the state. However, Judge Pannier,
OF the probate court, has been applied
20 by young man for division OF
the estate among the members Of the
family of Mr.. Bryngelson. He says he
is son of the dead man, who deserted
his family at Lodi 90 years ago, leav'
ing a wife and several children, and
that his death was made known to
them In the papers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

The United States government will
assume complete control, military and
governmental, of the island OF Cuba
on December /. This being the case,
Capt. Gen. Blanco and his friends,
should they decide to remain in Cuba
longer than the cate named, viii have
to register if they expect to vote at
the next election for mayor of Havana.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

MissLotta Burns, famedas the moth
er of Klondike," having been the first
white woman to live at Dawson, took
her bicycle with her on her last trip
TO that place. She had no sooner land
cd in Dawson than scores Of miners
we're bidding for it. The offers went
up until they reached $7oo, when a
young man named McWilliams became
the owner OF the first wheel ever seen
In tho Klnndikp
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FOUND GUILTY.
PiIlager Indians Must Each Pay 800
in Addition to TervIng
Term in Jail.

Duluth, Mimi, Oct. 24.-The trial Of
the Bear Island Indians who surren-
dered at the Leech Lake agency and
went into the United States court for
trial on a charge of resisting United
States court officer at the agency on
September IS last was completed Sat-
urday evening. After being out 35
minutes the jury at six o'clock brought
in a verdict of gully in each case and
eentOnee was Immediately passed by
Judge Lochren. With but two excep.
tions each was fined 500 in addition
TO Jail sentence
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27
Three Drowned.

Chicago, Oct. PA small skiff, in
which we're Louis Babon, son of a
wealthy brick manufacturer Of Evan
ston; William Schaffer, and another
man whose identity has not been es-
tablished, capsized in Lake Michigan
about five miles above Wilmette Sun
day- and all were drowned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

Omaha, Neb., Oct. PA lovers
quarrel ended in murder and suicide in
the parlors of a downtown photog-
rapher at noon Sunday. John Mel
ebert blew out the brains of Lillian
Morris and then his own. They were
standing before the camera at the
time preparing to have their pictures
taken. She desired to have their atti-
tude one indicative of love when the
picture was made and was posing with
her arms around her lovers neck when
he suddenly drew pisto and slew her.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

ST. Paul, MINI, Oct. 25.-A st. Cloud
(Mirn.) special TO the Pioneer Press
saws: Fred Neimeier, aged 81, and a
Young brother, sons of an Albany
farmer, were drowned at MCGOWAN
lake, five miles from that village Sun
day afternoon Their boat capsized.
The hodies were recovered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

Germany maintains 40 commercial
schools and . textile schools as an
aid to its manufacturing interests,
and in this connection it is interest
ing TO note that during the past quar-
ter of century that country has in
creased its manufactures ten times.
The fostering Of industries is one Of the
prime necessities of a nations prog
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

4 town in Kansas had butterfly
plague. although there were count
less billions Of them" says the vera
cious correspondent, there was no
sound, save a gentle and scarcely per
ceptible pur" Butterflies can hardly
be expected 10 get on the street cor
rers and give a COLLEGE veil.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27
Nav Mnrry Again.

Vienna, Oct. 24.-Efforts are being
made by influential members of the
court to persuade Emperor Francis
Joseph to marry again. The heir APP
parent, Archduke Francis Ferdinand,
is so unpopular that grave trouble is
feared when he ascends the throne.
For that reason the birth of a new
successor to the aged emperor would
cause rejoicing throughout the king
dom
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27
Emperor Closely Guarded.

Haifa, Palestine, Oct. 25.-The police
made an important arrest of we'll
known anarchist here Sunday. Elk
traordinary precautions are being
taken to insure the safety of Emperor
William and Empress Augusta Vic
toria. During the time that they are
here yelled women will not be allowed
in the streets, as the police fear that
anarchists might assume this disguise.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

Mining experts still insist that the
gold, silver, lead and copper ores to be
found in the Philippine country are
superior in quality and quantity TO the
richest products of the Australian
mines All that is needed is American
enterprise in developing the mines.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

London, Oct. Maj. Gen. Wesley
Merritt, who was recently in command
of the United States troops at Manila,
was married privately late Monday
afternoon to Miss Laura Williams, of
Chicago, who recently arrived here
from New York. The greatest secrecy
is maintained regarding the ceremony.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

The Turkish troops left the island oil
Crete for Turkey.
Emile lola returned to Paris, his
coming causing no disturbance.
At WI Chow, China. eight subor-
dinate leaders of the Ewangski rebel
lion were beheaded
In Japan disastrous typhoons, sand
storms and foods have caused fearful
loss of life and property.
Eliza Burrill, wife of mechanic al
Toronto, Ont, became demented and
strangled her three young children.
In the city of Fieume, Austria, high
water caused loss of 2,000,o 900 forms.
Orders have been given all officers OF
the English army or navy in leave in
this country to hold themselves in
readiness to return home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27
4 GIFT 40 Ashland.

Mrs. Emeline f. Vaughn, who was
married recently to DIR. Marquis, OF
Chicago, is one of the wealthiest WON
en- in Wisconsin. One of her last acts
before her marriage was to sign pa
pers releasing control of the Vaughn
block in Ashland to a board OF trustees
for free public library. This prop
erty is worth $4,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

The American scientists are anxious
to undertake a botanical exploration
Of the island Of Puerto Rico, and al eX-
petition has already been organized
for the work The Yankee is never
easy in his mind until he knows all
about the natural flora of every part
Of the country in which he lives and
pays taxes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27
Vine Renorted Lost.

Seattle. Wash, Oct 24-W. F. Bondy.
of Berkeley. Cal, who has just re-
turned from Sunrise City. on Cooks
inlet. tells a story of the wrecking of
a sloop about four weeks ago. In which
IT is probable that nine persons lost
their lives,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27
Aged Farmer Hangs Himself.

c. d. Carlson, an aged farmer WI =
lived near Ogema, committed suicide
in the town lookup by hanging himself.
He endeavored TO kill members of his
family with an ak, but was overpow-
cred and locked up. He tore up a sheet
and made a rope strong enough to hold
him, tied II TO the door knob, and when
found was dead. He was insane.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

cablegram announces that four
American women who undertook 10
get a close view Of Mount Vesuvius in
eruption the ether day got lost and
nearly persisted. Maybe it isn't polite
TO call attention to the fact, but femi-
nine curiosity has been sponsible for
some very foolhardy adventures ever
since Eve bit into that apple.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

The dowager empress of China was
born a slave, and she owes her power
primarily . her beauty, which always
wins whe united with little gump-
ton. Ii has always been so, from Cleo
patra down, and so it viii ever be while
the world wags.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27
Crew PerIshes.

New London, Conn, Oct. 24.-Sunday
morning an unknown schooner, off
shore about l H miles east of BaTtlett's
reef light, was wrecked in south
west gale and those on board were
drowned. The identity of the schoon-
er. which was a goodsized one, is I'M
LrOUn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

New York, Oct. 81. = The grea sue
cess of Mr.. Days production Of
"Cyrano de Bergerac," with Miss Re-
han as Roxane, has precluded the rep
ertoire, and though Tanning the
Shrew" and school for Scandal" were
announced in Philadelphia and Balti-
more, both were withdrawn for
'Cyrauo"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

Theodore Camp, Of Mount Vernon,
\. y, has been teaching school for
over GO years, and now, although in
the eighty-frst year Of his age, is still
energetic, and seems to have a deeper
interest than ever in his class of boys
and their studies.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

If SPAN had only stopped to think
that there are in this country 24O,69S
public schooIhouses and 1896, $40 chill
dren in the public schools, it would
have chosen some other antagonist.
The difference in the men behind, the
guns began in the schoOlroOms.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

Prospectors who may be expecting
immediate and fabulous returns from
Investments in Puerto Rico are likely
10 be disappointed. Considerable time
will be required to develop the re-
sources of the island and put the house
in order for American occupancy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27
MARKETS.
Minneapolis, Mimi. Oct. a5.

Minneapolis, MINI. Oct. 25.
Wheat-No. / Northern, 67@6sc
No. , northern. 65@66e; Dec. 65Ec.
Oats-No. white, 23l[q2S5c.
Corn-No. 5. 29S4c.
Cattle-Steers, s.. 40(64. 25; cows, IS. Is
Hogs-SS. 40@3.70.
-Muttons, sS.25@S.75; lambs
s4.75.
Creamery, extras, gee; cream
cry, frsts, 205S@21c: dairy, fancy,
19aI9Kc.
Poultry-Turkey, s@1e; spring
chickens, 75lQSc.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27
To he Cremnted.

London. Oct. 21.-The remains OF
Harold Frederic, the newspaper cor
respondent and author. will be ere
mattel at Working cemetery. 1t has
beer learned that Mr.. Frederic had
been in the hands Of Christian Sci
entists and that doctor was only
summoned to attend him few days
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

London, Oct. 25.-The Picking CORE
spondent of the Daily Telegraph says:
Chinese soldiers attacked a party of
English engineers Sunday at the
Marco Polo bridge, on the Peking-
Hankow railway. Two engineers were
injured and railway coole was killed.
The situation there is serious. The
telegraph wires have been cut at Pao-
Ting Flu, in the province of Pe-Chi-Li.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

st. Louis, Oct. PA special to the
Republic from Dallas, Tex, says:
Three negroes shot and killed Julius
Redd, a 16-year-old white boy, Sunday
night, near the Texas cotton mills, on
South Lamar street. Witnesses claim
the murder was unprovoked. A mob
chased the negroes 10 a house in the
outskirts Of the city and surrounded
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

Toledo, o., Oct. 25.-The last of the
victims of the Union elevator fire were
accounted for Monday when the men
who we're removing the grain found
the cbarred remains of Sam Alexander
and portions of another body believed
TO be that of the son of Superintendent
Parks
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

According TO French authority
this country annually consumes 20
100000 more pounds Of coffee than all
Europe together. and the annual con
sumption iu this country has iucreased
2I0000,000 pounds in the last six years.
showing TO a certainty that the coffee
drinking habit is largely on the in
crease. As individuals, however. we do
not consume as much coffee as some
Of the other races. The HoIlauders.
for instance. each consume an aver
= &c Of IS pounds per year and the Bel
giaus II pounds, while the per capita
in this country IS o95 pounds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

Fire in the power house of the Mer-
rill Lighting & Railway company de-
stroyed that plant, together with the
t. b. Scott Lumber company's mill adj
joining The lighting company's plant
was valued at $4,000 and insured for
S., 600. The I. b. Scott company
plant was valued at 100000 and in
sured for S35, 600.
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nirnrceh Apain.

New York, Oct. %. - The Herald
prints the following: Lillian Russell
is again free from matrimonial ties.
Sig. Perugini, whose wife she had
been since January q, 1894, has re-
ceived decree of divorce in the chan
Gerry court in Jersey City.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27
Sno,y In Nebraska.

Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 25.-Snow is fall
ing nearly all over Nebraska. II began
with rain in the eastern half shortly
after nightfall, soon charging to snow.
In central and western Nebraska II is
growing very cold, the temperature
being the lowest thus far this fall.
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cnn,nin L. KILLED.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Oct. 22-Ihe tow
boat Rescue, belonging to lutte d Co..
was blown up at lock No. 3, near kliz-
abeth. The captain was killed and
mo NJ the crew were blurred.
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\. Mustered Out.

Chicago, Oct. 21.-The Seventh regi-
me Col. Marcus Kavanaugh COM
manding, was mustered out Of the vol
unteer service Of the United States
Thursday. Ii was the first Chicago in
fantry regiment to receive its honor
abb discharge from the volunteer
army
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

There was a most peculiar double
wedding at Wilmington, o., twin sis
tiers marrying twin brothers, the sis
tiers being the Misses AIDA and Alma
Mckee, ard the brothers William and
Frank Brindie. To cap the climax
they are going to live in large double
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-10-27

Lafayette, Ala, Oct. 24.-John An
derson tcolored), charged with the
murder of Charles Holmes, we'll
known white farmer. was lynched
here Sunday by a mob of people of
Fredonia and West Point. Ga.
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A striking Resemblance.

The addresses of young man having been
declined by a young lady, he paid court to
her sister How much you resemble your
sister said he, the evening Of his first call.
You have the same hair, the same fore
head, and the same eyes
And the same noes!' she added quickly.