davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

morning Benjamin Jones was found
dead on Hurricane bend, and from New
Boston it is learned that Joe King and
Moses Jones were found hanging to
trees at Horseshoe curve Thursday.
Another Jones is missing. In the gang
that was plotting for race war were %
negroes. and it is likely that the entire
number have been strung up in the
thickets. The negroes are fleeing from
the district Thursday three wagons
full arrived at TeXarkana, having
crossed Red river at Index al midnight.
They were greatly frightened. The
citizens of Little River county have suf-
fered much recently from lawlessness.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

The manager is hard man to see. Shut
in his private office and with a well-trained
boy in the ante-room, he is inaccessible to
anyone whom that boy does not know
the bow always says he is not in. You will
Get the same answer at the box Office. |
Remember hearing an old manager once say
to his office boy: My son, if you don t
learn to speak other peoples lines you will
not succeed in this business. | have writ
ten a part for YOU Whenever anyone you GU
don't know saws: Is Mr. Brown inE that S
ToiIr cue to answer: No, sir. ! wish you
10 be dead letter-perfect in that line from
this time on. '-Scribners.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30
BOTH ARE DEAD.
Defrnudcd Bank of England,
Soon Follows His Brother.

St. Paul, Mimi. March GA special
to the Pioneer Press from Butte, Mont,
says: George Bidwell, the elder of the
two Bidwell brothers, who, with several
confederates, gained fame by defraud-
ing the Bank of England out of S5,O00,-
900 through forged securities, died Sun
day morning, after two weeks of illness
from pneumonia. The death of his
brother Austin, here three weeks ago,
was great blow to him and he took to
his bed a few days after the younger
brother had died. Both bodies are at an
undertaking room awaiting burial and
1t is probable they will be buried by the
county
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30
Raising the Wind.

St. Louis, March 2S.-Subscription
blanks were distributed Monday for the
So 100000 popular subscription fund for
the Louisiana Purchase centennial, to
be held in ST. Louis in 1908. and an ac-
tive canvass was commenced in the diff
ferent interests. No individual sub
scriptions have been officially an
nounced, but reports from chairmen of
subcommittee indicate that more than
81 900, 600 have already been obtained
with but u small percentage of the
houses interested heard from 1t is ex-
pected that the entire amount will be
raised within the next 30 days.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

Italy's demand for the concession OF
San Nun bay has been refused by China,
Advices received in Madrid from Ma
Mia indicate the growth of spirit of
compromise among some of the more
influential Filipinos.
In the Sahara desert Arabs attacked
caravan and killed 100 persons.
The insurgent governor of the prov
ince of Cavite, Francesca Valencia, es-
capped into the American lines and went
to Manila, where he presented himself
to Gen Otis. He said the rebellion would
collapse when the American troops ad-
vauced
In London Rev. James 4. Sturgeon,
brother of the late Rev Charles Ii.
Sturgeon, died suddenly of apoplexy.
Rev. John Mackenzie, the famous
missionary, died in Griquiland, West
South Africa.
The famous linguist, j. W. Leitner,
died in Bonn, Germany, aged SO years.
lie spoke 80 languages.
Manila dispatches say a sweeping vic
tory over Aguinaldo's forces was won
by the United States troops northeast
OF CaIoocan in which the Americans lost
100 men, including killed and injured,
and the rebels lost about 500.
The fighting between the American
forces and the Filipino insurgents con-
tinues at a rapid rate. The Filipinos
burned their stronghold at Malabon
and their forces were fleeing in the di-
rectiOn of Malolos. Our loss thus far
is IS killed and 145 wounded, among the
killed being Col. II. c. Egbert, of the
Twenty infantry. The Amer
leans were pressing forward to deliver
a final blow at Malolos.
OFF Cape Nudge, +. c., the schooner
Thistle was wrecked and ten lives were
lost
The squadron of Rear Admiral Samp-
son arrived at Kingston, Jamaica.
At Putney, England, the ffty-sixth
annual boat race between crews repre-
senting the universities of Oxford and
Cambridge was won by the latter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

The rural free delivery system is
gaining in popularity and usefulness
to an extent that insures its continu-
ance and extension in wellpopulated
districts The first appropriation for
the experiment was $4,000. This was
followed by an appropriation of $780,
600, and the last congress appropriated
100000 Wherever it has been intro
duced the farmers are much pleased
with it, the only opposition coming
from village pos tmaSters who miss the
custom from the stores they operate
in connection with the post office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

Dubuque, Ia, March 24.-Archbishop
Henncssey is alarmingly i'll atthe arch
episcopal residence here. He was sud
denly stricken after dinner Wednesday,
but his condition was not considered
serious until Thursday. The result of a
consultation of physicians is not di-
vulged. His speech is affected, leading
to the assumption that paralysis has
seized him. 1t is also feared his brain
is affected, and that the affection will
be permanent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

There are now 313 public buildings
in the United States, which have cost
$l3g,1O 295. The government IS rent
ing 100000 buildings at a cost of about
$40oO0,O00 a year. The rental of a.,
237 post office buildings is $37,118,500-
1t is said that il would be matter Of
economy for the government to own
its buildings i'll every considerable
town in lie comntrN.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

The most wonderful sight to ,he ma
tives of Santiago seems to be an Amer
lean girl, so great is the contrast with
the senoritas Of whom glimpses are
caught behind the window bars. An
American girl laughs in public, con-
verses and walks with gentleman on
the street, wears red or black robes,
and even rides bicycle unattended.
Full feminine evening dress in the
American style is considered equally
remarkable in the old Cuban city.
which has changed so little in 400
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

Hunting for leaking gas with a Light
ed match is an effective method, but
its results are not always pleasant. An
Ohio paper says that during the past
three weeks u persons have been
killed, A. seriously injured and 100000
worth Of property destroyed by explo-
sions Of natural gas caused by the fools
with the lighted matches. The per
son who puts kerosene in the kitchen
stove now has fl companion in the
man who looks for leaking gas with a
mafrh
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30
Denth List Increased.

New York March 2s.--Fragments of
three bodies were found in the Windsor
hotel ruins Monday. 1t is impossible to
give a description of the bodies, each
box containing merely a mixture of
charred bones. blackened and shriveled
flesh. The total dead now numbers 30,
identified numbering T. and unknown
81. The list of missing is still very
large numbering 40
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30
viii he Admitted Free.

Washington, March 2s.-The minis
ter of finance of Russia has informed
our embassy at St. Petersburg that
American products intended for expo
sition purposes will be admitted free
upon the condition that sum CORE
spending to the amount of the duties
on the products be deposited as guar
antee. This sum will be returned in
case the products in question shall be
exported within certain time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

Gen. Sir Arthur Fremantle, the Brit
ISL commander at Malta, who has
shown Inequalities 10 our troops on
the way to Manila, is well acquainted
with the mettle of American soldiers.
He witnessed Pickett's charge and re-
pulse at Gettysburg. a scene that for
courage on both sides has never been
snrpaSSel.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30
mccoy wins

San Francisco. March 25.-With a su-
periority in cIeverness. quickness and
ring generalship. which was apparent
from the first round, Kid McCoy was
very properly awarded the decision
over Joe Choynski at the end Of the
twentieth round before the National
Athletic club in Mechanics pavilion
FRIDAY night.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

Prof Henry a. Rowland, of Johns
Hopkins university. by a recent inven-
tion has simplifed the art Of biography
50 that it is no longer necessary for
operators TO learn the Morse system,
Anyone who can work a typewriter can
send a dispatch
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30
Days OF the Horse Numbered.

The greatest electrician in the world de.
clares that the days Of the horse are mum.
bered, and that in short time electricity
animal. In 20 years, he asserts tbe horse
will be curiosity. Diseases OF the stomach.
liver, kidneys and blood would also be a
curiosity if all sufferers would take Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters. There would then be
practically no dyspepsia, nervousness, sleep.
lessness, Indigestion, constipation, malarial
fever or ague
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

One never knows how much true
greatness there is in a man until he has
the opportunity TO display it. There
is the secretary of the Y. NJ. c. \. Of
Paterson, y. j., is an illustration. An
association Of highIanders wished TO
hire the association hall. Then, his op-
portunity having arrived, he was quick
to take advantage of it, and he spurned
their proffered gold on the ground that
kits are improper and indecent Of
course it Will be readily seen that he
wants the Scotchmcn TO wear a Mother
Hubbard that reaches from the shout
ders to the ankles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

CLAY Center. Kan, March 24.-John
Gilbert. who slew his wife and four chill
iren with a Ratchet on February IS last,
IN his farm near Industry, pleaded
guilty when put on trial here Thursday,
aud was sentenced to death. This, I'M
Ter the Kansas law. means life impris-
onment. as no recent governor has
signed a death warrant,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

Toledo. O., March 27-John ana Paul
Zoltner. who on Saturday murdered
Attorney Westhaver. at HoYtsville, and
after entrenching themselves in their
house near that place defied arrest
were finally taken Sunday morning, and
are now in Jail at Bowling Green.
Peaceable methods finally prevailed in
the capture, although it is doubtful il
the capture would have been effected
except for the fact that the Zoltners
were nearly out of ammunition, and
they knew surrender was the only
method of saving themselves from an
infatuated mob.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

Memphis, Tenn, March 25.-In fire
Friday morning at Mrs +. b. Nolen's
boarding house at 1o4 Court street,
there was a property loss of not more
than s., 500, but four lives were lost and
six people We're more or less seriously
injured. The dead are: Mrs. Chaplin,
a widow; Roy Chaplin. her son, aged ten;
Chester Chaplin, aged four; Thomas
Bull. aged 90.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

\ Chicago woman has just had $500
bits Of skin grated on her head, thus
securing a new scalp. As the people
who contribute portions Of their cuticIe
TO this piece Of patchwork represent
an ages, sexes, classes and conditions of
humanity, she may properly be called
a representative woman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

Mount Popocatapetl has been sold TO
syndicate Of English capitalists, the
price being $250,000 in gold. The most
extensive sulphur deposit in the world
is located in the crater, and the Eng
Iishmen propose to dig it out, provided
the volcano does not release its grip.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30
beware of Ointments for Catarrh
Tint Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
TEN when entering it through the mucous
surfaces Such articles should never be
used except on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they will do is
often ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by f. j. Cheney & Co, Toledo,
O.. contains no mercury, and is taken inter,
nally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the gen
uine. 1t is taken internally, and made in
monials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30
street Duel in Chicago.

Chicago, March 27.-Frank Kinahan
an electrician, was killed Sunday in d
street duel with two unknown men
Over 90 shots were exchanged. Kina.
han, before dying, acknowledged that
he knew his assailants, but refused tC
divulge their names or the motive for
assault kinahan formerly lived in
Kansas City.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

Paris. March 24.--The journal says it
learns that Jules Cambon, French am
bassador to the United States, will soon
be appointed ambassador to Italy, to
succeed NJ. Niscard, who is about to re-
sign
Washington, March 25.-The French
embassy has received nothing to bear
out the Paris newspaper report that NJ.
Cambon will become ambassador to
Italv
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

Omaha, Neb., March Is. - Mrs. Ed
Shriner, who was injured in the Pat
terson block fire in this city last week,
died Monday in terrible agony. She
leaves a husband and child only few
months old Mrs. Shriner IS the fourth
person to die as a result of her injuries
in the fire.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

Los Angeles. Cal, March 27.-Robert
!. Burdette, the humorist, and Mrs.
Clara B. Baker we're married Saturday
at Pasadena Mr.. and Mrs. Burdette
will make their future home in Pasa-
dena. where Mr. Burdette will fill the
pulpit of the First Presby terrain church
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30
schn,inIe Adnnted.

New York. March 27-The National
Baseball league magnates on Saturday
decided upon a playing schedule for the
season of 1899. The schedule as adopted
calls for four trips. The regular season
opens April IS and closes October H.,
and with Il clubs, contrary to eXpec-
faf5nu
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

Michael Lehy, a boy Of IS arrested in
New York for forgery, confessed that
he was the leader of gang Of six boys,
What is this world coming to? 1t is
plain that we need home missionary
work as well as the kind that spends its
efforts in the far off lands of the saw
apps
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

The Barnum-Bailey greatest show on
earth has been incorporated under the
laws of Great Britain, and will be here
afterau Experimentation like most
other English institutions, however, it
will make an occasional tour Of Uncle
Sans domains when it becomes neces-
sary to replcnish its strong box.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

Even invalids can do some work to
advantage. The little town Of Southern
Pines, one Of the smallest towns il,
North Carolina, shipped 100000
pounds of fruit to northern markets
during 1895. 1t was all raised by north
ern invalids, down there for their
health
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30
Engineer and Fireman killed.

Pittsbu Oh, Pa, March 27.-A freight
wreck on the Fort Wayne & Chicago
railroad at Jacks Run, just below the
city, resulted in the death of two men.
the probable fatal injury of another
and the complete destruction of an en-
CINE and ten freight cars. The loss to
the company is about $4,000
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30
Crescent Hotel. Eureka Springs, Arr
kansas.

Opens February % In the Ozark Noun
tains Delightful climate. Beautiful scenery.
Unequaled medicinal waters. Cheap ex-
cursion rates Through sIeepers via Frisco
Line Address j. O. Plank, Manager, Room
II, Arcade, Century Building, or Frisco
Ticket Office, No. l0l n, Broadway, st.
Louis Mo
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

Chicago, March 24.-The will of Mrs
Isabella C. Leland. who was killed il
the Windsor hotel fire last week, wac
admitted to probate Thursday. 1t dis
poses of personal property valued a
100000 and real estate worth 100000
Practically the entire estate is left il
trust for the surviving members Of hel
family.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30
Another Combine.

Cleveland, o.. March 2S.-Col- G. II
Burke, of this city, who has undertaken
The task OF combining all the principal
oil stove manufactures of the coun-
try. states that from the present out
look the big deal viii be CO. summated
within a short time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30
"Among the OznrIks.,

The Land of Big Red Apples is an at
of South Missouri scenery. 1t pertains to
Embarrassing in that great fruit belt of
America, the southern slope Of the Ozarks,
and is of interest to fruit growers and to
every farmer and home-steker looking for
a farm and a home VIII be mailed free
by j. Z. Lockwood, Gen. Pass. Agt., Kan
sas CITY. Mo
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30
E,-Gnvernnr Dend.

Pittsburgh. Pa. March 25.-Hon.
Francis Harrison Pierpont, the first
governor of West Virginia, died Friday
night in this city at the residence Of
his daughter. Mrs. w. II. Siyiter. after
an illness of several DAYS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

The submarine telegraphs Of the
world are discussed at considerable
length in the Summary Of Commerce
and Finance, issued by the treasury
bureau of statistics. The statement
shows that the submarine telegraphs Of
the world number 1900. Their aggre-
gate length is 10000 miles; their total
cost is estimated at $3.50. 700 0G0, and the
number of messages annually trans
mitted over them is 100000. All the
grand divisions of the earth are now
connected by their wires, and from
country TO country and island to island
thoughts are quickly transmitted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30
Il Now aI.avv.

Lansing. Mich. March 25.-Gov Pin
gree Friday afternoon signed the bill
authorizing the city OF Detroit to pur-
chase and operate the street railways OF
that city,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30
Do.,6 ~ Famous sbot

Washington. March 2s.-Maj James
NJ. Pollard, who had worldwide fame as
an expert long-distance rife shot. which
he gained at Wimbledon and Creed
more is dead here
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

Seattle. Wash, March pa fire oc-
CURED at Dawson City, March 5, caus-
ing a property loss of $4,000 Mrs.
Miller. wife of a restaurSnt keeper, was
severely burned. Her husband and his
partner. Carroll. were slightly injured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30
VIII Re~fs4 Forefgners

London March 27.-The Shanghai
correspondent Of the Daily Mail says:
The dowagsr empress has ordered tho
governors of the maritime provinces Of
China TO resist forcibly any landing OF
armed foreigners.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

New York. March 2s.-The l. A. w.
officials announced Monday that Eddie
McDuffee, Nat Butler and Frank Wall
Ter. the professional cyclists, have APP
piled for reinstatement in the /. 4. W.
and have been restored TO good stand
ing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30
=--=-=az7---z
Sentenced TO Death.

Topeka, Kan, March 2s.-John Henry
Collins received the death sentence here
Monday for the murder of his father
ith the same placid demeanor that has
characterized his actions from the first.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30
uorL<,nen Win.

Pittsburgh, Ia, March rs. - The
strike of the laborers at the Anderson
Du Puy steel works ended Monday by
the firm conceding the advance de-
manded by the workmen. The plant is
again in full operation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

The proposed method of discovering
the existence Of polar sea and north
west passage by means of floating
casks ought to be quite as effective and
much less costly in money and lives
than the use Of ships.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

The Sweet Young Thing love to read
of those dear daring explorers in the Arctic,
hut | should think sealing cebergs all the
time would become mOnotonous
The Savage Bachelor-Part Of the time
they were scaling fsh.-lndianapolis jour
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

Des Moines, Ia, March 2s.- Municipal
elections were held Monday in nearly
all the cities of the state. the exceptions
being those of the frst-class and those
with special charters. There were very
few sharp contests, and political lines
were not closely drawn, the issues being
merely local.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30
You Can Get Aliens foot-Ease FkEE.

Write to-day to Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy,
n. Y, for FREE sample of Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder to shake into your shoes. 1t
cures chiblains, sweating, damp, swollen,
aching feet. 1t makes tight shoes easy.
Cures Corns, Bunions and Ingrowing Nails.
Alldruggists and shoe stores sellit p cents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

New Zealand has law IN force com
pelling every intoxicated man TO have
his photograph taken. His picture is
then distributed among the barkeepers
and inukeepers and they must refuse to
sell him LIQUOR.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

She loves Chris, yet her love for him is
dumb
She can't afford to marry and repent.
She says he should be called Chrls-anthe-
mum;
He's splendid-but he hasn't got cent.
Brooklyn Life
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30
C. B. MORSE, Publisher

American capitalists have completed
the arrangements for factory in
Venezuela for the manufacture of cot
ton goods
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30
Thnnka the Pone.

London, March 2s.-Archbishop Cor
rigan says the Rome correspondent of
the Times has written TO the pope IA let
ter thanking him for his encyclicai on
"Americanism"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-30

St. Louis, March 2S.-Bishop James
Duggan died Monday at st. Nincent's
insane asylum, where he had been a pa
tient for % years He was "A years old.