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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
Anotb.r Found Guilty.

Philadelphia, Oct. 27.-Charles Per-
nv, the second of the three negroes
charged with the murder of Prof.
Roy Wilson White, the young law in
structor of the University of Pennsyl-
vania, was on Friday night convicted
of murder in the first degree. Henry
Ivory was found guilty two days ago.
Amos Stirling yet remains TO be tried.
Prof. White was murdered and robbed
on the night of May 10 and the three
negroes were arrested few days
Lot
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DOMINION NOTES.

II is said that the Canadian 500
canal may be closed because Of lack Of
patronage Vesselmen say that this
would be a bad move for in case of ac-
cident in the American canal there
would be a blockade. They say that
they will use the Canadian passage
more In future that il may be main
tanned.
The earl of Mimic, the governor of
Canada, heads the list of English Co
Ionial governors with salary of TO-
600, and after him comes Sir Alfred Mil
ner, of Cape Town, with 5000 Lord
Beauchamp, of New South Wales, gets
$1,000, as does also Gen. Grenfell, who
looks after Malta, and 10000, e 5000
and $4,000 are common salaries for
the governors.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
A wild welcome.

London, Oct. 3O.-Ten persons killed
outright, 200 MANNED and crushed,
many so badly that they will die, and
countless hundreds bruised, beaten,
and with clothes torn to rags. are re-
suits of the widest, maddest day Lon
don ever has seen. 1t is not the story
of battle, but only an incident in the
English peoples welcome to their re-
turning heroes-the members of the
City Imperial volunteers. Few of the
returning heroes took part in the
nights celebration.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
Cnptured bx nritIsh.

Word has been received in Milwaukee
that Frank McDermott. a former Mil
waukee boy. who left in 1895 for the
gold fields of the Transvaal, has been
captured by the British and sent either
to st. Helena or Ceylon. McDermott
joined the Boer army, and, though he
took part in many engagements, he
was uninjured. At his request friends
have been notified of his capture by
Father S. Hammer. chaplain of the
Irish brigade of the Boer army.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
Indian VIII.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Danforth, full
hlooded Oneida Indians living on the
reservation near Appleton, have made
wills in which they bequeath property
worth about $4,000. The entire es-
tate is left TO Rev. Hugh Latimer Bur-
Lesson, rector of ST. Luke's Episcopal
church at Rochester. y. Y. Mr. Burle-
son was formerly in charge of church
at Naupsca and is son of Rev. Solo
mon Burleson, for many years Episco-
pal missionary on the Oneida reserva-
ton. The son has been adopted by Mr..
and Mrs. Danforth, both by tribal and
by legal process.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01

The London Daily Express says that
a syndicate Of New York and Phi,adel-
phia capitalists, including Russell Sage
and Hetty Green. have decided TO erect
a great hotel in London for the benefit
of bachelor girls. The building will be
as high as he LAW allows, will be light
ed by electricity and heated by steam.
Will be thoroughly modern in all its
equipment. and viii furnish a model
houe for 200 or sou young women. But
why should Americans 60 to Eng and to
build such hotels, when there is not a
large city in the United States but what
needs such . place?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01

Washington, Oct. 27.-A suit for
$4,000 damages for breach of prom
Use against United States Senator Will
liam V. Sullivan, of Mississippi, was
filed in the District of Columbia SUI
preme court Friday afternoon by Mai
Lucy Lection, of Oxford, Miss. The
plaintiff in her affidavit alleges that
she, IAN unmarried woman, at the re-
quest of the defendant, undertook
and promised to marry him, and the
defendant undertook and promised to
marry the plaintiff, which he with
out cause or right has refused to do"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01

Springfield, H., Oct. 26.-John Me-
Mahon. an engineer of the specia. train
bearing Richard Yates, republican can
didate for governor of Illinois. from
Vermont. H.. to White Hall, stepped
down from the engine as the train
pulled into the station at Beardstown
THURSDAY and fell over dead. McMa-
hon was resident of this place, and is
survived by his wife. The coroner's
Jury returned a verdict of heart
trouble
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
AIyOrd Arrested.

Boston, Oct. 30.-Cornelius L. Al
word, Jr., the absconding note teller
of the First national bank in New
York city, who is charged with steal
ing 100000 from the bank, was ar
rested here Monday afternoon by
Chief Inspector William B. Watts, of
this city, and Detective Armstrong, of
New York. in an ordinary lodging
house. When asked what he had done
with the money. he said: "Well. $780,
900 is a whole lot of money, but it goes
easy" In referring to horse races he
said he had backed horses, but never
on race tracks, and had owned fast
horses himself.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
Damage from Floods.

Great damage has been caused bv
the heavy rains in Lacrosse and vi
entity and enormous loss has been
suffered by railroads. business men
and farmers. and hundreds are with
out homes. In many buildings on
Front and Second streets in Lacrosse
the water was three feet deep in the
easements, and heavy losses We're
caused, especially in the wholesale dis
trict, where much stock was stored
in the cellars. The sewers overfowed,
the streets were flooded. and in some
places deep bitches were left.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
The Enothnu Cannes.

Chicago, Oct. 29,-Following are the
scores made in the leading football
games on Saturday: Pennsylvania, Al,
Chicago. 0. Michigan, Il; Illinois, O.
Northwestern, 6; Beloit, g. Wiscon-
sin. AS; Grinnell, 0. Harvard, II;
Carlisle, 5. Princeton, II; Brown s.
Yale, 12; Columbia, 5. Cornell. %;
Dartmouth, 6. Purdue. 46; Rose Poly
5. De PAW, s; Earlham, 0. Knox, 90;
Illinois Wesleyan, 0. Minnesota, "a;
North Dakota, 0. Lafayette. 16; New
ark A. c.. O. Dickinson, 81; Haverford
o. Ohio State, II: Oberlin, 0.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01

From the outbreak of the contest
with the Beers up to the end of Sep
TENDER the actual war expenditures
of the British government were $780,
100000. and the official estimate of
payments still to be made based on
the declaration that the war is over
lis SS0.o00, 600 more, making a total
OF $500, 0o0,GOO This is nearly equal to
the gross output of the South At
ricau gold mines from their discovery
to the beginning of the war, period
of 15Ia years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01

weakness, may fill your future years
with healthy JOY.
when 1 began to take Lydia Z.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound | was
fered terribly at time of menstruation.
Several doctors told me they could do
nothing for me. Thanks to Mrs. Pink
hams advice and medicine l am now
well, and can do the work for eight in
the family.
would recommend Lydia +.
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound to all
mothers with large families. ~ Mrs.
CARRIE BELLEvILLE, Ludington, Mich
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01

Nearly 30 years ago Jonas Silver
man, a farmer living near Spring
field. O., was swindled out of $500
by sharpers while on train near
Valparaiso, Ind. The criminals es-
capped and ere long one of the three
died The other two drifted to the
Klondike year or two ago, became
rich and have just returned to the
states They hunted up Mr. Silyerman,
paid him the ST, 500 and gave him
81 600 more by way of interest on the
f0rnaJ loan
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01

The police officials of a Kansas town
were made the victims of senseless
hoax when a stranger called at head
quarters and related circumstantial
story Of how he had been robbed of
$40 bill Every policeman in town was
furnished with a description of the
alleged thief and a whole day was
spent in looking for him before it
dawned upon any of the sleuths that
there is no such thing as $40 bill.
BY that time the joker had disap-
aaarp6
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
MARKETS.
Ninneanolis. MINI. Oct. so.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Oct. so.
wheat-No. / northern, E4c; No. 2
northern, Tie; December. 7S5 &C.
Oats-No. s. white, 2Sc.
Corn-No. 5, Sse.
Cattle-Steers, IS. 25@i4.50; cows, $500
@STa
sheep-Muttons, $500 lambs, $500.
Hogs 81 SO.
Butter-Creamery. extras, 10000;
creamery, firsts. ls@Iec; dairy. fancy.
ISe.
Poultry Turkeys, 7@sc; spring
chickens, Toe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
To Mothers Of Large Families.

In this workaday world few women
are so placed that physical exertiou
is not constantly demanded of them
in their daily life.
Mrs. Pinkham makes special appeal
to mothers of large families whose
work is never done, and many OF
whom suffer, and suffer for lack Of
intelligent aid.
To women, young or old, rich or
poor, Mrs. Pinkham, OF Lynn, Mass,
extends her invitation of free advice.
Oh, women do not let your lives be
sacrificed when a word from Mrs.
Pinkham, at the first approach of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
WIN Hold TheIr Positions.

London. Oct. 27.-The Standard. in
a paragraph obviously inspired, an
nounces that Lord Salisbury will re-
tain the double office of prime minis
ter and secretary of state for foreign
affairs and that Mr.. Joseph Chamber
lain viii retain the portfoLo of secre-
tary of st --e for the colonies.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
Rig Haul by Burglars.

Lawrenceville. III. Oct. 27.-BurgIars
entered the store of Seeds Bros, who
do a general merchandise and banking
business at Bridgeport, this county, and
after putting three charges of dyna-
mite succeeded in blowing up the safe
and secured about $4,000 in money,
notes and ieweIry.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
The velocity of propagation Of Il

The velocity of propagation of cleo
tro-magDetic waves through space is
about that of light-1s6.00O miles per
second. Telegraphic signals have a
greatly diminished speed. due to
static capacity and self-induction. A
test between Washington and ST.
Louis showed a rate of 1900 miles
per second.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
A Valuable Nuewet.

New York, Oct. 26.-The biggest mug
get of gold ever received at the assay
Office in Wall street, according TO Su-
perintendent Mason, arrived Thursday
from a mining company in British Co
lumbia. 1t was consigned to the New
York agents of the Bank of Montreal.
The nugget contained = fraction over
753 pounds of the solid yellow metal,
and is valued at $4,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01

American machinery viii hereafter
handle the coal and iron received and
shipped in the harbor of Alexandra,
Fpypt with a reduction in the cost per
ton from $3.50 TO 30 cents or less. An
expert was sent to this country to
study the problem. and the result is the
construction of an elevated tramway
on the American plan.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
A Disastrous wreck.

St. Paul, Mimi, Oct. 30.-A Helena
(Mont.) special to the Dispatch says:
Northern Pacific train No. 4. east
bound, was partially wrecked at DE
Hart, Mont. eight miles from Big
Timber, at 11:15 Sunday night by the
breaking of switch rod. Seven pas
sengers were killed and several in
iured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
Dewey. Rrotber mead.

Montpelier, VT, Oct. 29.-Edward
Dewey, brother of Admiral Dewey,
has died at his home in this city. He
had been i'll several months with kid
ney trouble. but his death was unex-
pected He was II years of age. He
served in the civil war as quartermas-
ter of the Eirhth Vermont regiment
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
AIRY.

Eight years ago Nora and Sigmund
Willhartzwere divorced in Oshkosh and
the custody of the little girl. their only
child. was given to the mother. The
reason for the divorce was failure to
support. They have just been remar-
ried, the ceremony taking place at
Minneapolis. They have taken up their
residence at Mankato, MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01

Otto Schulz holds the Evanston
0Il) championship record as a pie
eater. having eaten 81 pies at a
single sitting. while his opponent was
able only to cause 3A pies to disap-
pear. 1t is said that Schulz could
have eaten more, but decided to re-
strain himself Such restraint is adj
mirable. especially when it is remem-
bered Schulz opponent had to pay for
tho MICS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
Cnrsidate Dropu Dead

Peoria, H., Oct. 29.-George W.
Blake, democratic candidate for con-
gress in the Eleventh congressional
district, cropped dead at the conclu-
sion of an address before a large dem
ocratic gathering at the little town of
Dana, in WoodfcrG county, Saturday
NIGHT
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01

Mark Twain has returned to New
York free from debt, having paid of
all his obligations resulting from the
failure Of the firm of Webster & Co.
five years ago. The record is proud
one and worthy to be mentioned with
SIR Walter Scott's similar feat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01

Anoka, Mimi, Oct. 29.-Mrs C. Koh-
Ter, aged 70, was killed by an angry
bull while crossing the yard in which
the animal was confined. 1t had been
dehorned, but attacked the aged wom-
an with its hoofs. crushing in her
face, breaking her jaws and inflicting
internal injuries from which she died
before medical assistance could ar
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
Aged Printer Dead.

A. w. Merrill, editor of the Courier,
died in Prairie du CHEN, aged IS years.
He was the oldest printer in Wiscon-
sin, having established the Milwaukee
Sentinel in 1892. He came to Prairie
du Chen from Milwaukee in 1856 and
began editing the Courier. which he
continued up to the time of his death.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01

Chillieothe, o., Oct. ~. Harry
Gudgen. aged only IS, shot his par
amour. Matte Nichols. aged 46. and
then himself Gudgen died instantly
The woman died few hours after the
ARRAY Jealousy caused the deed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
VIII BE a Candidate

ST. Joseph. No, Oct. Ex-senator
Vest. of Missouri. writing TO friend in
this city, says he vii. be candidate
for reelection to the United States SEN
ate. his health having shown such inn
provement as to justify him in the be-
lief of nermaDent recovery
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01

A pathetic interest attaches to the
death of Charles Dolby, who was az
one time the private secretary OF
Charles Dickens. Dolby died in an
English poorhouse after dissipating
the savings he had accumulated in
earlier years. Drink sent him TO the
poorhouse. A sad end and sadder
moral
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01

According to late authorities it is
a mistake to suppose that the In
dian population Of the United States
is decreasing. 1t is declared to be
slowly growing now that tribal wars
are at an end and the red man has
learned not to get into trouble with
Uncle Sam. Poor Lo is becoming a
self-snpporting agricnIturist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
memorial window TO CHANGER

London. Oct. 26.--The five hundredth
anniversary of the death of Chaucer
was commemorated by the unveiling.
by the poet laureate Alfred Austin, of
a memorial window in the Church of
St. Saviour. Southwark, adjoining the
old Tabard inn, whence the poet start
ed on his pilgrimage to Canterbury.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
A Fatal Fall.

St. Paul, Mimi. Oct. ga special
to the Pioneer Press from Helena.
Mont. says: Deputy United States
Marshal Sam Jackson fell from the
first floor of the capitol building into
the basement and received injuries
from which he died three hours later.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01

officials at the New York subtreas-
ury have sent out public warning
against a spurious fve-dollar bill
which has appeared in circulation in
that city, and it is feared that there
are many in use. BY expert penman-
ship on a one-dollar note the figure
Il" and the word 'one" have been
raised to IS" and five" and the note
would pass muster with anyone not
accustomed to examining paper mon
ey with care. The picture and por-
trait. however, are not changed, and
the letter IS" is not ADDED to the
word dollar"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
TOSacco Smokers Barred.

Moscow, Oct 26.-A dispatch from
Abyssinia says that the Negus Meme
lik has prohibited tobacco smoking IN
the country and has had all stocks OF
tobacco seized. ordering the exchequer
to compensate the dealers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01

Tne mast remarkable feature in CON
nectiOn with the recent discoveries in
Baby of records autedaiing all
others By thousands nf years j. the fact
that men were much as they are now
and lived then somewhat as they live
to-day On one tablet . jewe;er gave Il
guarantee that an emerald set ring
would not fsll ont for 20 years; on au-
other a couple of farmers agree TO refer
the question Of their boundary line to
third party for arbitration. 4 third
bears record of the adjustment of a
claim for wages, and so on, the life
then being similar to the present.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01

A tale has found its way from Hud-
son bay about sky boat" which was
seen by Eskimos TO land on the
northeast shore of the bay two years
ago. The man in the boat" is sup
posed to have been Andree, but as the
sky navigator is reputed to have been
killed by the "huskies' of that re-
gion further confirmation is impos-
sible. In fact, this is popularity of
the Andree stories, ard probably will
be for many years to come, for 1t is
not to be supposed that such fruit
full myth as the Andree story will
be allowed to die a premature death.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
Col. Ross Dead.

Indianapolis, Ind. Oct. Cool.
James X. Ross died at his home in this
city. aged 50 years. He was for many
years one of the most prominent mill
tiamen OF the state. He had fine rec
ord az soldier and was widely known
in X. of p. circles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
nattIe.hIp Kentucky sails.

Washington. Oct. 27.-The battle
ship Kentucky sailed from Tompkins-
vile Friday on her voyage TO the
China station. adjustments in her gun
mechanism have proved entirely sat
isfactory She touches first at Glib
raltar.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
Bank Is Robbed.

The Prairie du Sac bank was robbed
by burglars, the loss being $1,000 in
gold and $500 in other money. En-
trance was from the rear, and dyna-
mite was used to blow open the safe.
There was no clew to the robbers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
steel Works shut Down.

Joliet. H.. Oct. z9.-It is announced
that practically all OF the Illinois
Steel company's works here will close
for an indefinite period. Over 1000
men viii be affected Officials refuse
to discuss the situation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
Al Hirhest Point.

Washington, Oct. 27.-The gold in
the treasury on Friday amounted TO
s451. ATT .4o4. the highest point ever
reached since the foundation of the
government. This is said to be the
largest gold fund in the world.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
co,a s,r,lxe In KIondike.

Seattle, Wash. Oct. 29.-Advices just
received from Dawson City give news of
big strike which has been made on
Goring creek. 10 miles above the mouth
of Hunter creek. The best pay is IA
cents to the pan. The whole creek is
e.aEeG
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01
roRE1GN INrEI.LIGENcE.

The famous English ballad singer,
Sims Reeves, died at Worthing, aged Is
years.
In collision near Alicante the
French steamer Faidherhe sank and
q Of her crew were drowned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01

Constantinople Oet.>26. = During a
wedding ceremony last Sunday at
Argyrokastro, in Epirus, the floor
collapsed, with the result that ID per
sons were killed and 40 others in
ifred
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01

John Mcdonald, a Kansas newspa-
per man who is touring Scotland says
IN ierter to one of the papers of
the Sunfower state that he recently
went into a store in a little high
lard town and inspected the goods
displayed for sale, finding among
them the following American prod
ucts: Corn flour, canned beef, canned
peaches, canned apricots, canned
pears, soap rolled oats, washboards,
churns, cheese, hams, flour, salmon,
apples, forks, hoes. axes, hammers,
saws. joiners' tools, braces and bits
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-01

Pana. H.. Oct S0.-Mrs. Simeon Lowe
Monday night passed the twenty-sec-
ond day of her fast. She can take no
nourishment and the case is battling
local physicians.
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Rural Free Delivery Routes.

Rural free delivery has been estab-
lished as follows:
At Deerfield, Dane county. The service
embraces an area of 81 square miles with a
population of 800 J. S. Robinson was APP
pointed carrier. An additional service has
been established al Mount Horeb, Dane
county, covering an area of 81 square
miles with a population of $50 Thomas
Ayen, carrier. Also at Seymour, Outa-
gamie county, covering an area of 81 square
miles, with a population of 800 Frank
Ballhiem. carrier
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Death of Nay miller.

London. Oct. 2s.-Rt Hon. Friedrich
Max Muller. corpus professor of COM
paratiye philology at Oxford univer-
sity, is dead.
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succeedS Haron Won Rfchthofen.

Berlin. Get. so.-Dr. won Muhlberg
succeeds aron won Richthofen as for
eign under-seeretary.