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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28
Miss proctor.s youthful critics.

Miss Mary Proctor, the astronomer and
lecturer, takes deep interest in social set
Element work IN the big cities, and frequent.
~ gives her personal services toward enter
tanning poor children and adults. Generally
her lectures are very well received. Many
OF her audiences often manifest better at
cles. Now and then there are executions
On one occasion a bright-eyed little boy who
sat in the front row with his eyes fixed upon
the speaker was asked how he liked ii. Il
guess, he said, st was pretty good, but She
ought to talk about lions and tigers. That's
better for everybody" At another lecture
,youngster criticised her as follows: cts
all very well to talk Of weighing and meas.
urlng stars. There are some people. III
course, who believe that sort of thing. but II
she thinks she can fool us boys with such
fairy tales she's very much mistaken. -
Philadelphia Post.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28

The stage coach running between
Westfall and Ontario in Idaho was held
up by three men who carried off the
registered letter pouch.
In collision between trains on the
Denver & Rio Grande railroad at Reno,
CAL, six persons were killed and eight
others injured.
On the Sherman the Thirtieth reg
iment, United States volunteers, COM
posed of men from Illinois, Missouri,
Michigan and other states around the
lakes, sailed for Manila from San Fran
cisco.
A. j. Earling. of Chicago, has been
elected president of the Chicago. Mill
waukee g. ST. Paul railway, 10 succeed
Roswell Miller, resigned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28
PRINCE cANTACUzENE.

ter of Brig. Gen. Frederick ID. Grant,
and granddaughter of Gen. U. S. Grant,
husband and wife, was celebrated at
All Saints chapel here at noon Monday.
The assembly of invited guests, notable
for social and military distinction,
made the ceremony one of the most
brilliant ever witnessed at Newport.
Rt. Rev. H. c. Potter, Protestant
Episcopal bishop of New York, Off
ciated, assisted by Rev. DIR. Neyins, of
the American Church of Rome, but, in
accordance with the laws of the state
of Rhode Island, Rev. DR.. Porter, of the
Emanuel church of this city, read that
portion of the service which legally
united the distinguished pair.
A reception followed the wedding GER
emory at the Palmer residence, and late
in the afternoon the prince and princess
left for New York and St. Petersburg.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28
Two Hundred slain.

Constantinople, Sept. 25.-The dis
trict of Adm, in Asia Minor, was Wis
tied by an earthquake on September 20
and, according to the latest advices,
over 200 persons persisted. The chief
cities of the vilayet, or province, OF
Adm are Smyrna, its capital: Maneesa
and Adm. The city of Adm is about
so miles southeast of Smyrna. II is the
residence of pasha, and the focus of
a fourishing trade il grain, carpets,
figs, opium and sponges.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28
Elected President of League.

Syracuse, \. y, Sept. 22.-Henry V.
johnson, mayor of Denver, was elected
president of the League of American
Municipalities by vote of 21 cities to
is for Mayor Maybury of Detroit.
Charleston, S. c., was selected by the
vote of 10 cities as the place for hold
ing the next annual convention,
Syracuse. n. Y, Sept. 23.-The third
annual convention of the League of
American Municipalities finished its
work and adjourned Friday. The pro-
gramme of the convention was not fully
carried out, owing TO the unusual length
of papers on the municipal ownership
question and other topics listed for dis
cussion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28
ODD Fellows Adjourn.

Detroit, Mich, Sept. 25.-Tbe seventy
fifth annual meeting of the odd fellows
sovereign grand lodge adjourned sine
die. Action was taken providing for
trial and punishment of any odd fellow
who connects himself in any manner
with any insurance concern which con-
ducts business in violation of odd fell
low rules by assuming the name of odd
fellow or otherwise. 1t was voted, how
ever, that the Odd Fellows Relief As
sociation of Canada can retain its name.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28

The richest gold mines in the world
are involved in the trouble between
England and Dom Paul. In 1896 the
dividends of the mines aggregated 81
100000; in 1897 they had climbed up to
Sl3,500,00O and last year they went to
$2t,450,00O. Considering the fact that
most of the stock in these great mining
COR pauies is held by Englishmen, Eng
land may hesitate some time before at
lacking the Beers. And then, too, there
is the great Kimberley diamond mine.
which the Beers threaten to blow out
of existence with dynamite in case Eng
land fires a shot.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28

The recent hurricane which played
such havoc with life and property in the
West Indies in general, and in Porto
Rico in particular, is not the first terri
BILE hurricane that has devastated that
island, and a glance at the history of
the island shows that it has been a ia
vorite resort for such storms during the
past four centuries.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

SPANS cabinet has decided that the
interest on the Cuban bonds must be
paid by the Cuban government.
a telegram from Manila says that in
surgents ditched railroad train near
and five injured.
At bull fight at Campeche, Mexico,
a mob tore down the ring and three
performers were fatally hurt.
In Madrid Admiral Montejo, who COM
manded the Spanish naval forces in the
battle of Manila bay. has been con-
demned to retirement without the right
of promotion.
Near Cape Pine, n. F., an unknown
schooner was wrecked and IA lives were
lost.
The Orange Free State has resolved
to assist the Transvaal against British
aggression. President Kruger says
that while things are serious and will
become graver, peaceful settlement
will be attained.
MeXico's congress voted 100000 to
pay the expenses of the trip of Presi-
dent Diaz to Chicago.
A dispatch from Manila says that
Gen. Otis sought to initiate the policy
employed in Cuba of buying the Filipino
arms, but his efforts were unsuccessful.
In London over $4,000 persons assem-
bled in Trafalgar square and cheered
for war with the Beers.
For the first time since his arrest in
1894 Capt. Dreyfus met his children at
Carpentras.
The Senator sailed from Manila for
San Francisco with the Iowa volun-
teers.
In Asia Minor the district of Adm
was visited by an earthquake and over
200 persons persisted.
AT Olangapo, in Subig bay, American
gunboats destroyed the Filipinos'
works and the town caught fire and was
burned. The gunboat Urdaneta, en-
gagged in bombarding the town of Orani,
was captured by the rebels and sunk
and the crew made prisoners.
The Filipinos have not made good
their offer to surrender the American
prisoners and they have not sent an
officer to meet Maj. Gen. Otis as prom
Used.
Two engagements took place between
Mexican soldiers and Yaqui Indians in
Mexico; both sides lost heavily.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28

ana put pilot aboard. The flagship
dropped anchor inside Sandy Hook
about 1870, within 200 yards of the ship
channel and not far from the moorings
Of the Shamrock and the other raft Of
Sir Thomas Lipton's squadron. The
$4,000 mile voyage was ended at last.
ITS mighty good to be home" said the
admiral to the reporter Of the press, who
went aboard
kEow that l am a little ahead of the
schedule, he continued. But as the
weather looked trihe squally, thought i.
better 10 lie inside the Hook than out
side.
Capt Lamberton, Lieut.. Brumby and
considered whether we had better cruise
down toward Hampton Roads or come in
side at once. The latter we thought the
better thing to do, and so here the Olympia
is. Officially, though, l am not yet ar
rived"
The admiral sent kilograms TO the
secretary of the navy and to Gen. But
terfield announcing his arrival. The
admiral spent most of the forenoon
reading papers and in talking to the re
porters.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28
is NOW A PRINCESS.
Miss Grant WEEDS Prince Cantacu-
zene at Newport.
The Russian Service Is Supplement-
ed by That of the Episcopal
Church - Couple Leave
for Russia.

Newport, r. l., Sept. 25.-1n accord
ance with the rites of the Russian or
thodox church, Miss Julia Dent Grant,
daughter of Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Fred
erick Grant and granddaughter OF Gen.
Ulysses S. Grant, and Prince Cantacu-
gene, Count Speransl1y of Russia, were
married Sunday night. Simple and i'm
pressiye ceremonies were conducted by
Father Hotovitsky, of the Russian
church, New York, in the parlor at
Beaulien, the summer residence of Mr..
and Mrs. Potter Palmer.
The Brides Dress.
The brides dress was severely cut,
and was a simple gown of the richest
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28

An authority states that there are 979
savings banks in the United States, hav-
ing depositors to the number of $3.50
600 and total deposits amounting to
50, O65, 000,0 600 Great Britain's savings
banks have on deposit $7S0,Go0,000,
Frances 1852 100000, Russia's 100000,
600, ltaly's $S9,OoO,OO0. Thus it is seen
that the savings banks of the United
States exceed the combined deposits Of
Great Britain, France, Russia and Italy
by S36G,00O000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28
Ennr PerisheG.

Norfolk, Va, Sept. 22.-Four lives
were lost in the fire which destroyed St.
Vincent de Paul's hospital early Thurs
DAY morning and four tirerlen were in
iured. Sister Bernard, WHO is in charge
of the hospital, estimates the loss at
100000, on which there was an insur-
ance Of only $4,000. Your g Halstead,
n patient who had a leg amPutated
Tuesday, worked his way 10 stairway
and rolled down the stairs 10 safety.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28

Electricity is being introduced into
the barber shops Of Paris, and the pa
pers of that city are giving some inter
csting details just now. Scissors are
out of date and hair cutting is done
with strengthening little clipping ma
chimes which run by electricity Where
it is desired to SINCE the hair, the clip
ping machine gives place to the cleo
tricalIy heated platinum wire which
passes across the teeth of a metallic
rorub
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VIII Paw BETTER Wages.

Springfield, H., Sept. 49, Operators
T. S. White and Discho, of the two
mines at ColfaX, near Bloomington,
held a conference with State President
Hunter and State Secretary-Treasurer
Ryan, Of the United Mine Workers of
America, the result being that the OPP
orators agree to pay ~ cents per ton,
an advance of two cents, and TO advance
the wages of the day laborers from Is
to 25 cents and other laborers in pro-
portion. The operators further agree
10 pay the state scale as soon as their
output amounted TO $50 tons daily.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28

William Mercer, of Huntington, w.
Va, has come about as near marrying
whole family as anyone. He has just
married 2G-year-old Anna Moffat as his
fifth wife. her predecessors having been
her four sisters, Jennie, Catherine, Min
ME and Ada. Mercer is now so years old,
but he describes himself as the live
lest young man in the state There is
hereditary consumption in the Moffatt
family, and this disease has been the
cause of the rapid demise of MERGERS
wives
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28

The American real estate boomer has
already struck the Philippines. A Ma
Mia paper announces that Americans
plan the building Of great city on the
northern coast of Luzon and connecting
il with Mania and the whole interior of
the island of Luzon by big railroad
system. The locating of 4 big city at the
northern end of Luzon would save ESQ
miles sailing for steamers plying be-
tween the Philippines and the United
States, and the boomers are going TO
show the Filipinos how to build a great
city in few days. Americans make
their mark where'er they 90.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28
,-orre SuccessfuI.

Boston. Sept. 26.-The battleship
Kearsarge on her official speed trial
over the Cape Ann course Monday av-
eraged 1854 knots per hour. On the
outward run of 80 knots she averaged
1872 knots with smooth sea and wind
abeam. On the return she averaged
16.37 knots against head wind. The
contract requirement was 16 knots.
The trial was successful in every par
ticular
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28

An exchange directs attention to the
fact that it is just about 81 years ago
since the first woman's suffrage conven-
ton was held in this country. at Seneca
Fails. y. Y. OF those who attended that
convention Elizabeth Cady Stanton is
probably the only survivor. OF the
rights and privileges demanded at that
meeting nearly every one has been con
ferred upon American women. The
right of suffrage has been withheld
only because it remains plainly evident
that the great majority of American
women does not want it, AT least il APP
pears so from press reports.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28
Nebraska Rcpublicans.

Omaha, Neb., Sept. 22.-The repub-
lican state convention was one of the
most harmonious gatherings ever held
by the party in this state. NJ. b. Reese,
of Lincoln, was nominated for supreme
Judge on the first ballot. Il. g. Nc
Clifton, of Omaha. and William b. Ely,
of Ainsworth, were both nominated for
regents of the state university on the
first ballot. Judge Reese has served
six years on the supreme bench, re-
firing six years ago TO resume the prac-
tice of his profession.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28

William Nissan Vanderbilt, who has
now become the head of the Vanderbilt
family, will be so years old in Deem
Der. lie is essentially a man of the
world; has owned a racing stable, de-
tended the Americas cup, driven a
coach-and-four and cruised in almost
every sea in his own steam yacht. The
estimate of his present fortune varies
from SIS 100000 to 100000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28

Salem, Ore, Sept. 2s.-The mill and
warehouse Of the Salem FIGURING Mill
company was burned Friday. The es-
timated loss is $4,000 The insurance
on the mill is estimated to be $4,000.
The warehouse contained 135,ee0 bush
els of wheat. only small portion Of
which was injured. The fire was caused
BY an explosion in the dustroom.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28

Fashion has this fall prescribed a
walking dress that is distinctly health
full and sensible. We have seen year
after year the women wading through
the muddy streets with one hand ear
nestly clutchiug the rear breadths of
the dress to elevate them above be
sidewalks. The dress swings clear of
the pavement by three or four inches,
leaving the hands of the wearer free.
With low-heeled shoes to be worn in
conjunction with this new idea. there
is no reason why the American woman
should not be able to walk with some
grace. style and comfort
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28
rire nt the stock Ynrds.

Chicago, Sept. 22.-The horse trading
district of the stock yards is in ruins.
From Fortieth to Fifty-third street
there is a level mass of charred timbers
and twisted iron. Twelve acres of the
company's property is nearly as fat as
a floor, and 100000 worth OF buildings
and contents has been consumed. The
fire, which broke out in the Dexter Park
horse exchange pavilion at four o'clock
p. m Thursday, did the damage. Dur
ing the fire 1900 valuable horses We're
stampeded to safety. Eighteen animals
We're burned TO death.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28

Gov. johnson, of Alabama, has grant
ed a unique pardon to John Boston, a
negro, of Russell county. Boston was
serving a term for stealing chickens,
and the governor granted him a pardon
upon condition that for IL months he
should not buy, steal or eat another
chicken or any portion thereof.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28

An enthusiastic Cincinnati girl kissed
Admiral Dewey's son for the sake of
his father. Isn't this carrying things
TO an extreme? What assurance have
we that enthusiastic maidens viii not
soon be kissing all the good-looling
young men who ever saw u hero? And
vet possibly there is a suggestion in
it for modest heroes. They might APP
point proxies.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28

Michael Draper, who has just re-
turned from Europe to his home in
Perth Amboy, N, J., brought with him
an Irish hat bought in Ireland for pres
cntation to an Irishman who is his
friend and neighbor. After the pres
entation the recipient turned down the
swaziland and found that the hat had
been manufactured in Newark, n. j.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28
Roord of Trade Firm Fails,

Chicago. Sept. p. Barrett, Farnum
& Co. failed Thursday on the board of
trade after a desperate effort to re-
coup losses sustained in disastrous
bear campaign. The losses are esti-
mated between $4,000 and 100000,
while the books of the insolvent COM
mission firm are expected TO show a
short account of 100000 bushels of
wheat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28
Cabinet Meeting.

Washington, Sept. 26.-All the mem
hers of the cabinet attended Tuesdays
meeting except Secretaries Hay and
Gage. The meeting was entirely devoid
of results. A few routine matters were
taken up and the dispatch of Admiral
Watson announcing the details of the
loss of the gunboat Urdaneta was read
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28
Looks All Right.

Doesn't the bicycle make you feel
younger asked the expert
well, | won't exactly say that, replied
the elderly novice, but it certainly makes
me look younger"
How is that?"
why, to sail through space as | occa-
sionally do certainly gives the appearance Of
youthful activity, no matter how may feel
about it. "-Butfalo News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28

The man who invented perfect method
for the culture of the memory forgot his hat
The man who wrote book instructing man
KIND how to live hundred years died at So.
The woman who wrote book to prove that
there is no death has buried two husbands
Christian Register
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28

Capt. Hugo Zachaul, the man who
conveyed Andree 10 Spitzbergen in 1896,
says that he has not yet given up the
explorer. lie says that Andree's last
words to him were: do not give up
hope, even if you do not hear from me
for three years" 1t has been two years
and month
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28

Admiral Dewey is to be presented
with book containing newspaper clip
pings about the admiral and his deeds.
The book is five feet wide, foot thick
and it weighs $50 pounds, and yet it
does not contain one-thousandth part
of what has been said.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28
MARKETS.
Minneapolis. NJ

Minneapolis, Mimi, Sept. 90.
wheat-No. / northern, 7O@T1e;
No. ? northern. 6796sc; Sept. 69c.
0ats-No. 5, white 21c-
Corn-No. s, soc.
Cattle-Steers. S4.o0@4.5O; cows, S. 90
@s.75.
Sheep-Muttons, $3.50; lambs, 1915.
Hogs-S4 0o@4.s0.
Butter-Creamery extras, 10000;
creamery. frsts. ls919c; dairy, fancy,
17@ISc.
Poultry Turkeys, s@1oc; spring
chickens. 12c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28
The pest Man Wins.

Prize fighting may not be a pleasant sub
Jeet, but II teaches a lesson nevertheless
the inability Of man to hold the champion
ship for any length of time How unlike
that great champion Of health, Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. which has never been
beaten, and for fifty years has met and CON
quered the worst cases of constipation, dys,
pepsia, biliousness and liver trouble. See
that a private Revenue Stamp covers the
neck of the hottle
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28

An idea of the size of the new steamer
Oceanic, which has just made her first
trip across the Atlantic, may be gained
from the fact that she is as long as three
city blocks, or half as long as the Brook
lyn bridge between the towers. Her
builders do not consider her a curiosity,
but a solid business investment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28
NAVAL Veteran Dead.

New York, Sept. 26.-Capt. Francis
S. Haggerty, United States navy, re-
tired, died Monday. aged 90 years. His
first service was on the schooner Exper-
iment at Charleston, S. C., during the
notification excitement Of 1888. As
lieutenant he went with Commodore
Perry on the japan expedition Of 1852
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28
rhev Were un-to-nnte.

Totsie McFadden-Say. we is disappoint-
ed. De las chapter of dis book says dat de
beautiful heroeen lived to be an old woman
and was highly respected We don't want
nothink about no old woman Wat we
wants Is de new woman, an if youse can't
give us somethink about de new woman. give
US our nickel back and wen buy chestnuts.
See2-WashiDcto Post
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28

The old-fashioned dried apple still
has few friends. The government re-
port shows that during the past year
the exports of this article amounted to
19,3O5,749 pounds, valued at 81 ,245, 733.
The exports of apples amounted to $780,
GOO barrels, valued at S1,210,450.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28
- p-,.e for Tbree-Yenr-oId

Louisville. Ky. Sept. 25.-Scott New
man. Jr.. has sold Boralma, a promising
Young trotter. to ]. c. Mccoy, of Kirk
wood, Del, for $4,000, the highest price
ever paid for a three-year-old trotter ID
Kentucky.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28
Nnt 81 Cnndidnte.

Detroit. Mich. Sept. p. = Gov. Pin
gree Saturday gave out for publication
a lengthy statement in which be de-
clares that he viii not be candidate
tbis fall for mayor of Detroit
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28
Passed. Away.

London, Sept. William Bonny,
who accompanied Henry NJ. Stanley,
the African explorer, in 1887 in the ez-
pedition for the relief Of Emin Pasha,
and who subsequently, received the gold
medal of the Royal Geographical socie-
tv at the hands of the prince of Wales
10 dead
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28
Do Your Feet Ache ana Burn.

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease,
powder for the feet. 1t makes tight or
New Shoes feel Easy. Cures Corns, Bun
ions, Swollen, Smarting, Hot Callous Sore,
and Sweating Feet All Druggists and Shoe
Stores sell it, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-09-28

A Connecticut woman who is suing
for divorce says her husband wooed her
with pistol and hypnotic eye, but
she doesn't say which inducement it
was that fetched her.