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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04
The News Condesed.

Fire destroyed 500, 900 worth of prop
erty of the William Bayley & Sons
company foundry and architectural
iron works in Milwaukee.
Jacob Gomber, of West Bend has re-
ceived his certificate of appointment
as superintendent of schools of Wash
ington county to fl the vacancy caused
by the resignation of r. NJ. Derse.
Charles Atwood's sawmill and lath
and shingle mill were burned at Bloom
er. The loss is $4,000, with no insur-
ance.
The connecting link through Keno
sha of the Chicago-Milwaukee electric
line is stopped by court decision that
the Kenosha ordinance is null.
The post office in Richland Center
was robbed and over $1,000 in money
and stamps taken.
John p. Davis. for IS years superin-
tendent of the Walworth county asy-
lum and poor farm, is to be succeeded
January by William II. Allen, of Elk
horn.
Kate Schaeffer, of Kenosha, mission
airy, thought to have been killed by
Boxers. is reported alive.
Joseph Stein hanged himself in the
loft of his barn at Wausau and was
dead when found. His wife recently
began suit for divorce.
Charles Hess, who pleaded guilty be-
fore Judge Silverthorn at Merrill TO
attempted criminal assault upon Mrs.
Gusta Boyack, was sentenced TO five
years in the penitentiary. Hess is 20
years old and Mrs. Boyack is SO.
Game wardens seized in Oshkosh five
barrels containing 1900 pounds of con-
traband fish in mail car attached TO
a Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul train,
The Central Wisconsin Medical So
ciety held its quarterly meeting in
GAINESVILLE.
Over 500 students were registered
at the University of Wisconsin on the
opening day, and the indications are
that the attendance will reach nearly
a soO
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04

There is large exhibit from this country
at the Paris exposition which will prove
very interesting to all who may attend, but
American remedy, Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers, viii positively cure dyspepsia, indiges.
ton, constipation, biliousness and nervous.
ness. To all sufferers Of the above COM
plants trial is recommended, with the as.
surance that when honestly used a cure will
be effected. 1t also tones up the entire
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04
Pastor Dies in PuIpit.
FInfiIIn Sails.

New York, Oct. 2.-The fotilla of five
the Nixon shipyard in 100 days, accord
ing to contract, sailed Monday on the
inside route to Cuba, Havana being the
objective point. The flagship No. is
10 feet long, while the other four are
GO feet in length. Each boat carries on
her forward deck rapid-fre gun.
The boats will be used in patrolling the
inlets and coast of Cuba in search of
smugglers and revenue evaders.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04

At the age of 81 years Samuel f.
Carey. congressman in 1868 and candi-
date Tor vice president on the Peter
Cooper ticket in 1876, died in Cincinnati.
In his pulpit at Newberry county. s.
C.. Rev. Mr.. Reeder wasshot dead nv an
unknown enemy.
In Chicago Michael Snider fatally
shot his wife and killed himself while
drunk.
The governor of Texas reported re-
ceopt of $672, 1922 for the Galveston
relief fund up TO September 30.
In september railroads killed 26 per-
sons in Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04
Killed by Gasoline ExpIosion

Pittsburgh, Pa, Sept. 29.-While
engaged in cleaning suit of clothes
Friday blaze generated by the brisk
application of gasoline communicated
to tub of the liquid standing near
by and caused an explosion and fire,
resulting in the death of two per-
sons and badly injuring two others.
The dead are Mrs. Clara Irlbacher,
aged "a years, of 1900 Butler street,
burned beyond recognition, died at
ST. Francis hospital; Margaret Adler,
resides at McKees Rocks, burned to a
crisp, dead when found.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04

Criminal statistics published in Ger
many show that the most marked in
crease in crime is in the agricultural
provinces rather than the industrial
centerS. 1t is an exclusively agricul-
tural province on the eastern frontier
which is the most criminal. The statis-
ties also show an increasing tendency
10 crime in the empire as whole. Par
ticuIarly noticeable is the fact that
while crimes against property have di-
minjshed somewhat in the last Il years.
owing to the growing prosperity of the
empire, crimes against the person have
increased at a very rapid rate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04
Home from China.

DIR. Z. r. Jellison, wife and five chill
dren arrived in Cumberland from Nam
kin, China. DIR. Jellison had charge of
the Methodist hospital there, but was
forced to leave The lives of himself
and family were saved by the friend
ship of the viceroy. DR.. Jellison's
party left Shanghai September 1, and
came by the way of Vancouver. They
will not return until peace is restored.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04
crcIone In Iowa.

Clarinda Ia, Sept. 2S.-A cyclone
nearly destroyed Sharps, a small town
cast of here, Tuesday night. The
depot, two churches. railroad water
tank, box cars, loaded corn cribs ana
half a dozen dwellings were all blown
down. One man was hurt by buggy
overturning on him. The storm also
struck Newmarket. larger town, &C.
moIishing a few houses.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04

Cleveland, o.. Sept. 29.-The body of
Jane Corrigan. the last victim of the
yacht Idler disaster, was recovered
early Friday, being found on the
beach a few miles east of the city.
The yacht, which was owned by John
and James Corrigan, the wealthy yes
sci owners, foundered on Lake Erie
during heavy squall July Z last.
Six lives were lost.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04

People who are not only "12 miles
from a lemon" but from every other
household necessity. will be glad to
know that excellent lamp wicks may be
made out of mems soft felt hats. by cut
ting them into strips the width re-
quired, letting them soak for a couple
Of hours in vinegar and drying them.
For the sake Of peace in the family,
as we'll as economy, the use of casta-
way hats and not those in use is sug-
nn.ird
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04
Was Playing Detective.

New York, Oct. 2.-John Syron, ar
rested on a technical charge of in
toxication, the expectation being that
of Charles S. Peck, the real estate
agent found dead on the sidewalk last
week, was Monday discharged from
custody. Syron told the police that
he had been employed by reporter
working on the Rice case to play de-
+ac+iyn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04

Galveston. Tex. Oct. 2.-John Sealy.
chairman of the finance committee. a
subcommittee of the Galveston cen
trail relief committee, and custodian
of the Galveston relief fund, makes
public statement in which he says
that subscriptions from all sources
turned over to him amount to $751;
O4363
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04

The Germans have set to work to
develop their East African territory
with their usual thoroughness. The
measures which they have taken to
counterfeit the effects of the climate
are very elaborate and include sub
stantial stone houses, hospitals, an
ample medical star, inspection of the
meat sold, carefully sunk and COW
cred wells, vaccination, examination
Of native houses in the towns, drain
age and finally careful study of the
black water fever by Dr. Koch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04
Accept a Reduction.

bloomsbury, Pa, Oct. 2.-The 700 EN-
ployes of the Reading Iron company OF
Danvi,le decided to accept the 25 per
cent. reduction in their wages which
went into effect on September 16 and
against which they struck. The men
met Monday and after hearing the re-
port of committee which stated that
other iron industries had made sim
liar cut agreed to resume work as soon
as the plant can be placed in operation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04
THE WONDERS OF THE EARTH
DISCOVERED
Traveller Through Many Lands who
Reached New York Some Years Ago Has
Been Relating Experiences of Delightful
Variety and SuEgestiveness.


A man Of splendid physique by grace OF birth ana
early training He comes OF an Austrian family
Effectiveness of It's women 1t is well known that the
women OF Austria retain their youth ana elasticity
up 70 an advanced old age II not favoreh by ma
ture with beauty Of features and vigoTOus health,
art is Systematically applied 10 remove any physical
defect Instructions are handed down 10 certain
families from generation 70 generation and family
ured so that il is dinicuIt 10 secure an accurate
knowledge Of their ingredients MONEY CAN MT
buy them IL would be refused with scorn. The
fierce family pride OF az Aust,9n noee WI 5Teos
il must he said they claim TIE leading place in
the world II fashion and beauty, but the mystery
main secret Can tho ever youthful freshness "
the AUSTRIAN BEAUTY be due 70 art instead Of
fascinatc II IL IS apparent that her beauty Is The
work Of art AZ women know that color y one o.
tinted with rosy hue Of health Is no longer young
will add hye OF more years to the age OF the women
who resort 10 artificial colorng. There IS today
pn ai 9 posseses be maTTeo9s Virtue 81 brngag
perfectly NATURAL. color to the cheeks the peeu-
piicate the witchery OF an AUSTRIAN BEAuTY'S
compile xon These articles are PREPARED ron
ancient Austrian family for generations The diti-
been briefly commented upon However 10 these
days OF modern luxury Of PoIddtCAl and s9e'a ~
ATsTRfhN FAMIi.Iks. and necessity knows no
law, not even that OF pride Fashion and social
station make mercless demands upon Us votafles.
Thus the ruined scion OF nobility the hero arsto-
cratic race courses and exclusive clubs the sta ely
well-groomed officer OF the guards, finds himself
confrC nted with the alternative OF emlgTatlnR 70
America 70 begin life anew in obscurliy, Or o. q ck-
citing his pride with a gOody check IN exchange Tor
a coveted secret recipe This Is but one example OI
instability OF fortune. To such conjunction OF
circumstances did this "trayeler Of many lands
owe n sudden increase IN wealth, and women 0t
America will obtain the benefit 70 be derived by
using this new discovery OF the earth called
Ell -0-NAT
preparations. and IS now first Introduced V . 9e-
serving public by the Ez-O Nat Co, who are cKciu-
sIve owners OF the preparations Orders Will be re-
ceived at the Northwestern brAuch ONCE ana phri9r
OF the con pany, suite - Lindlcy Bldg Mlnneapo-
lis and positive guarantee u on each package
Money refu nded II not satisfactory Tine article Is
iastefuily pvt up ~ ornamental Jars and bottles,
aud is sold at Lhe uniform price OF
Ez-O-Nat Liquid Face Powder and Kin
Complexion Cream VQU
Ez-O-Nat Orange Flower Skin Food Kin
per lar i. . WV
Ez-O-Nat skin and Complexion Soap 0pn
per cake LUQ
Ex-O-Nat Ointment, positive cure for &C.
zema. BARRIERS itch, or any kind OF kfla
skin diseases, per jar gUu
Fz-O-Nat DandruR Cure or sham Tfln
poo. a positive cure. per bottle. JUu
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04
Oniciallr DenIed.

Berlin, Oct. 2.-The statement pub
lished in Paris that France, Russia and
Germany have arrived at a complete
understanding in regard to the reten-
lion of troops at Picking and that Ger
many ahandons her demand for the
punishment of the instigators Of the
outrages before the peace negotiations
begin is denied here officially.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04

Quebec has begun work on her new
bridge. 1t will cost S4,0oo.oO0 at least
and is to be a mammoth affair. The
cantilever span will be about 1,SoC feet
long. 90 feet longer than that over the
Firth of Forth. The total length will
lie 5000 feet The center span will be
f5o feet above high water and the
height Of the two center piers Of ma
sorry above high tide will be SO feet.
while the elevation of the cantileyers
above the top OF the masonry will pc
80 feet. The bridge is TO have double
railway tracks, besides roadways for
carriages. electric ears and pedestrians.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04

An Austrian inventor has patent
ed a speaking clock which he claims
viii be of the greatest value to per-
sons Of forgetful and irregular hab-
its. II consists of clock-phonograph
combination. In place of the usual
striking attachment is a photograph
which can be set to speak a sentence
at any time desired, thus becoming
an unfailing reminder to its owner
of the duties of each successive hour.
There is no mechanical difficulty in
the way of charging this moral time
piece with any number of daily tx
hortatiODS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04

Insurance for bathers is the new
est enterprise in the insurance line
i'm England. Penny-in-the-slot ma
chimes will be erected in popular
bathing places Before you enter the
water you drop in your copper and
out pops 2--hours' life insurance
policy. Then, if you are carried down
to Davy Jones locker your widow or
next of kin is entitled to $1,000 worth
of compensation for the sudden TAX
ing off.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04

Perhaps the strangest attempt evel
seen at creating a nation by immigra
tion was that begun by the American
Colonization society in 1920. Having
secured territory on the west coast
of Africa. these philanthropic people
with the famous Henry clay at their
head. began offering free passages Il
all freed negro slaves. Some 10000 oil
these wer. carried back to their ma
tive continent. and the state of Ii
IBERIA became an established fact But
well meant though it was. the expert
ment has proved failure.-N. y
Telegraph
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04

A Swiss genius has invented a pith
cloak weighing about one pound,
which will hold up a fully equipped
soldier on the surface Of the water.
Successful experiments were made re-
Gently on the lake Of Zurich. The
cloak is provided with waterproof
pockets in which food and drink may
be carried as well as blue lights in
case the wearer is shipwrecked in
the night.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04
Judge Jenkins Improved.

For the first time since the operation
was performed in Milwaukee for the
removal of eataracts, the bandages
were removed from the eyes of Judge
James j. Jenkins, of the United States
court, and the physicians say that he
will be able TO resume his duties on the
bench in week or two. 1t was at one
time feared that Judge Jenkins would
be blind
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04

At gathering of old folks in the
town of Charlemont, Mass, the chair
man called for all present over 20
years to rise, and u responded. He
then asked all those who were over
so to rise, and there were IL who had
passed the limit. similar call for
all over 90 brought four members of
the gathering to their feet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04
Rooxeveit I'm Nebraska.

McCook, Neb., Oct. Gov. Roose-
velt's first day in Nebraska is regard
ed as successful, though the morning
started out wet and chilly, and the
audiences as a necessity were small.
Thirteen speeches were made during
the day journey and at night, and as
they advanced the sky cleared, and
the meetings at the different places
along the way showed a great deal Of
interest
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04

Evidences of The sprouting Of seeds
swallowed by human beings and an
finals are rot uncommon. A Cleve-
land boy died suddenly and it was
discovered that his death had been
caused by a kernel OF corn which he
had swallowed some time ago and
which had taken root and grown
SO that it choked up his organs. A
man in Chicago swallowed a melon
seed and afterward declared that it
abode with him. His friends used to
laugh and ask how his melon crop was
coming on. He died the next year sad
an autopsy proved he was right.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04
MARKETS.
Minneapolis, Mimi, Oct 2.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Oct 2.
Wheat-No. northern, soc; No. ?
northern, zoe; December, 7s4c.
0ats-No. 3, white. 2Sc.
Corn-No. 5, SSc.
Cattle-Steers, ss.e5@4.5o; cows, S.. oC
dS.55
sheep Muttons, $500; lambs, $500
Hogs $500.
Butter-Creamery. extras. iSs91ac;
creamery, firsts, 11@lSe; dairy fancy,
16lsc.
Poultry Turkeys, 7@sc; spring
chickens. I0c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04
The Public Debt.

Washington. Oct. 2.-The monthly
statement of the public debt shows
that at the close of business Septem-
Der %, 1900, the debt, less cash in the
treasury, amounted to S1,1O6, 1851,
which is decrease for the month of
$6,122, ABS. This decrease is accounted
for by the increase in the cash on
hand and the redemption of two per
cent bonds
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04
Crop Conditions.

The weekly crop report of the Wash
consin:
Heavy frosts early part of week, but no
material damage: blowing and fall seed
ing delayed by rain in central and western
counties; corn in shock and some hushng
done; second crop clover injured in some
localities by rain; potatoes being dug com.
plants of blight continue.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04

Minneapolis, Mimi, Oct. Mrs. Il.
c. Pickett was burned TO death early
in the morning at her home on Eighth
avenue, south. A lamp she carried
exploded while she was in the bath
room and, despite the desperate at
tempts of her husband to rescue her,
she was burned to death before his
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04

India was cursed with famine and
drought and now they are threatened
by floods in our land of peace and
nty we ought to be the happiest peo-
7 in the world. There are millions
O. people in India who would give ten
years of their lives if they could sleep
on a wisp Of hay in your barn and eat
the scraps from your table.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04
plants Will Rcsume

Muncie, Ind. Oct. Flint glass
manufacturers and the wage commit
tee have effected general settle
ment. which means the immediate re-
sumption Of the flint plant in Marion,
Converse, Paramount, Red Key Mum
Gle and Dunkirk. giving employment
10 600 uersons.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04
VIII AhdIcfnfs.

Paris, Sept. 2s.-"From source
worthy of confidence" says toe
Courier Du Soir. "we learn that toe
king of the Belgians intends to abci-
cate before the close of the preseat
Belgian parAament in favor of the
prince of Flanders.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04
.DOINGS Or A WEEK
What Has Happened Throughout
the Civilized World.
A WEEKS NEWS CONDENSED
A Complete Review of the Happenings
of the Past Seven Days in This
and All Foreign Lands.
GIVEN IN THE PRESS DISPATCHES
ERnM WASHINGTON.

Gen. Mics has been elected COM
mander in chief of the Spanish war
veterans.
The census statistics show that in
155 of the largest cities of the United
States the increase in population dur
ing the last ten years has been 1921
593.
In a letter to the army Gen. Miles
urges soldiers to study principles OF
war. reverence the flag and cultivate
patriotism.
Estimate shows that the national
census Of 1900 will cost about $l5,ooo,-
GOO.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04

The coolest temperature expe-
rienced by Sir George Newnes' eXpe-
dition to the south pole was 50 de-
grees below zero, and occurred in
August. The party discovered near
Robertson bay mountains exceeding
10000 feet in height, and penetrated
farther TO the south as degrees so
minutes) than any previous exPedi-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04

The large bronze clock used by Adj
miral Montejo in his cabin on the
Reina Christina has come into the
possession of DR.. G. w. Roberts, of
Chattanooga, after a series of inter-
esting adventures. After the battle
of Manila bay the natives looted the
ship. and among other things tool,
the clock, giving it to Aguinaldo. The
Filipino leader gave the clock to his
mother, and when she was taken, in
Cayite, she turned it over to DR.. Rob
erts, who is with the American army.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04

A western dramatic company has
made a striking change in their
Uncle Toms Cabin" Where Eliza
goes across the ice pursued by blood
hounds, the new version has her 60
ing acorss in an automobile, pursued
by Boxers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04

Bowling Green. X Ger. The post
office at this place was broken into and
robbed Sunday morning of between
"a. 500 and SIS, 900 in money and stamps.
The robbers are supposed to be experts
who have been operating in this see
ton for some time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04

Phrenology and palmistry are out
Of ute. Character, it is said, is now
II, by the lines in the soles of the
feet. This seems to be getting down
to the foundation Of things. 1t VII
probably be found that the shoe
maker is responsible for more bad
character than has heretofore been
euDrosad
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04

Nashville, Tenn, Sept. 2s.-Dillard
Warren was hanged at Woodbury.,
Cannon county, Thursday for the
murder of FL Evans. The hanging
was private, being witnessed only by
officials and representatives Of the
DrpSs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04
Sentenced to Prison.

Tim Murray, young man charged
with victimizing several local politi-
clans in La Crosse by representing him
self as collector for the national com
mittees, pleaded guilty before Judge
Bridgely to obtaining money under
false pretenses and was sentenced to
one year in the states prison.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04

Lincoln. Neb.. Sept. 2s.-In letter
received Thursday at The populist par
" headquarters. Adlai f. Stevenson &C.
cents the nomination for the vice pres
idency rendered him by that party
early this month. The letter makes lit
Tie reference to the money question.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04
Condemn Anti-Dorie Mobs.

Mansfield, O., Oct. 2.-The Mansfield
Ministerial association, comprising
pastors Of various Protestant churches
of the city, held meeting al the home
Of Rev. L. G. Bateman. pastor of Chris
tian church. and adopted resolutions
condemning mobs against Dowieites,
also al. forms of lawlessness.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-10-04
steeI PInnt stnrts rr.

Youngstown. O., Sept. 2s.-The new
Bessemer plant of the Republic Iron
and Steel company was lighted early
Thursday morning. The mill has
capacity OF 500 tons of steel billets per
day and viii give employment to 600
hands
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ship sunk. Pns.engers Drowned.

Nagasaki, Japan. Oct. The Nor
wegian steamer Calanda and the Jap
anese steamer Ise-Maru are reported
to have been in collision on lwo-
Shima The Calanda was sunk and
IS of her passengers and crew were
drowned. The Ise-Maru put IN at
Iwo-Shima.