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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

An estimate made by Sir William
Harcourt places the cost of the South
African war at 100000. 900.
Adviees from Lourenzo MARQUES say
that Commandant General Botha was
making oyertures to Lord Roberts to
surrender
Capt. Banendahl, of the imperial
navy, win start from Berlin for the
north pole in a fortnight.
AT Mona the Italian cabinet swore
allegiance to King Victor Emmanuel
III. Assassin Bresci said it was the
cars turn next
Contempt is shown by the Chinese
| government for the powers by behead-
ing Hsu Ching Cheng, former Chinese
minister to Russia, and one other
statesman, for suggesting pacific meas
ures. The allies were said to be on the
road to Picking, 35 miles from Tientsin.
| The Chinese threaten 10 kill the for
elgners If the advance is persisted in,
and III Hung Chang says no more mes
sages will be delivered to the ministers
as long as the advance continues. He
replied evasively to the demands of
Secretary Hay that Minister Conger be
| permitted to communicate direct with
Washington.
Commandant Botha and President
Kruger have issued a proclamatio
promising TO pay all damages done TO
| the farms by the British provided the
| burghers remain with the commandos.
In proclamation King Victor EN-
M hot he faf
| liberty and monarchy in Italy against
| all foes.
| In Paris the man who tried to kill
the shah of Persia was identified as
Francois Salson, a former French army
corporal and an anarchist.
Throughout Germany the police
were arresting anarchist suspects.
The village of Sopp's Arm, \. F., was
swept away by fire.
The government of Canada has de-
cided that pauper immigrants arriv-
| permitted to land.
At Belgrade Alexander of Servia
was married to Nine. Maschin. The
king celebrated the event by granting
many pardons.
The army of Gen. De Wet was sur
rounded by the British near Reitz-
berg, whence it could not escape. A
train on board of which was United
| States Consul Stowe and flying the
United States flag was derailed by a
! flying patrol of Beers at Honigspruit.
The Chinese government issued an
imperial edict providing escort for the
diplomatic corps from Picking to Tfen-
tsin. A belated message from Minis
ter Conger, dated July 81, reports his
safety at Peking.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09
Lumber Burned.

Nearly S1,o00,O00 worth of lumber was
burned in Barker & Stewart S and To- {
Keystone Lumber company yards at
Ashland. More than 100 pounds of
dynamite was used in blowing up the
lumber piles, and after three hours
desperate fight both mills were saved.
OF the lumber destroyed almost 2.OO0.-
900 feet belonged to W. H. Gilbert, and
nearly adj of the rest belonged to the
Edward Hines Lumber company of Chi
CaUo
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09
Cron ontIook.

The weekly crop report of the Wash
ington weather bureau says for Wis
consin:
Showers general first of week: haying
except on marsh land completed; crop
light and damaged to some extent by rain;
oats and barley in southern section in
shock; oats light quality good; barley dis
colored in some sections; corn excellent,
very little smut potatoes doing well, early
varieties in market; tobacco good; apples
light crop. quality good.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09

Despite the fact that he has ruled
Germany for u years, the emperor has
never been crowned, and it is now
stated that the 20Oth anniversary of
the foundatio of Prussia will be cele-
brated at Konigsberg by the corona
tion of the kaiser and the empress. All
European sovereigns will be invited to
attend the festivities, which will be
very elaborate and will last a week.
Emperor William seems to have pc
culiar habit of doing things as other
people do not 40 them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09

\ Kansas City packing house employe
has invented device which picks the
feathers off dead chickens as neatly
and rapidly as the famous Kansas cy-
clone does the trick. The machine has
a receptacle in which the deceased
chicken is placed. Into this box are di-
rectod several cross-blasts of air from
electrical-driven fans which revolve at
the rate of 5000 turns a minute. The
miniature cyclone strips the bird of its
feathers, even cleaning off the down, in
the twinkling of an eve.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09

Prof. Joseph Eme, son, the famous
Hellenist of Beloit college. died at his
residence infBeloit, aged 70 years. He
came to Beloit in 1s4S. very soon after
President Chaplin had been installed
at the head of the school, and he had
ever since been power in the college
and in the community. He was one
of the most famous of America s great
scholars. He twice travelled abroad
studying Greek literature and art.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09

The last issue of the Cape Nome
Gold Digger to reach this country con-
tains the following statement: "Tacks
have advanced to eight dollars per
pound, and eggs are worth two dollars
a dozen, though an effort is being
made to put the price up to $3.50.
Ham is long since out" The Gold Dig
ger is not cheap itself, and sells for 25
cents COPY. 1t is printed in red ink!
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09

1t is a peculiar fact that Lord
Kitchener gained his first experience
as a soldier under the French flag.
At the outbreak of the war in 1870
he offered himself as volunteer to
Gen. Chanzy, commander of the army
of the Loire. On returning 90 Eng
land after the fall of Paris he OBJ
tanned commission in the Royal En-
gineers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09

The farming section in the south
ern part of Brown county is infested
with gang of sneak thieves who have
been operating very successfully for
come weeks past. Many houses have
been entered and in some of them
large sums of money have been Sc
cured. The last place robbed was that
of James Turriff in the town of Law
renee, where nearly $500 was secured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09
A PROTEST.
Alleged Unfair Practice in Weigh inE
Groceries - Revolutions Adopted
by Chicago Federation of Labor.

Chicago, Aug. Sat recent meet
ing of the Chicago Federation of La
Dor, the strongest labor body in this
city and one of the largest in the
country. after soAae discussion, the
following preamble anS5 resolutions
were unanimously ATass8aa.
Whereas, Our attention has been called
to the extensive and growing practice
among grocers of weighing in with their
sugar, coffee, tea, etc, an extra heavy
colored paper bag, thereby depriving the
consumer of the full amount of his pur-
chase, and enabling the grocer to make
a considerable extra profit on the bag al
the consumers expense; and
Whereas. Such practice is particularly
severe on the workingman and his family
from a financial point of view; therefore
be ii
Resolved, That this organization, the Chi
eago Federation of Labor, herewith regis
ters an emphatic protest against the con-
tinuance of this practice, and urges its
speedy abandonment by grocers, and fur
thermore, that we call upon fellow labor
organizations throughout the country tc
take official eognizance of this injurious
custom and to cooperate with this organ
ization in the awakening of a sentiment
among the people that will put an end to
this unfair practice,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09
Town Burned.

st. Johns, n. f., Aug. A forest
fire at Soups Arm, White Bay, has de-
stroyed a large sawmill, several million
feet of lumber and a settlement of 100
houses. The whole place was wiped
out. A schooner that happened to be
landing coal for the use of mail steam
ers took the residents to a place of
- 70
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09

Numerous accidents caused by auto
mobiles in all sections of the country
are almost enough to force the con-
clusion that man can display his
ignorance quite as successfully on the
hurricane deck of an "auto" as with
q four-in-hand or scorching bicycle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09

Lafayette. Ind. Aug. THE south
bound Monon passenger train No. 8,
leaving here at 1870 this tuesday
morning collided with light engine
at South Raub, ten miles south of
here James ludlow, fireman of the
passenger train, was instantly killed.
Louis Raub, the engineer of the freight
engine, and his fireman, are missing.
Henry Whitesel, passenger engineer,
was probably fatally scalded.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09
Hanged HerseIf.

Fort Scott, Kan, Aug. Miss
Katherine NJ. West, a young woman
educator, widely known in the east,
committed suicide in an asylum at Os-
sawatomie, Kan, Monday by hanging
herself As teacher in New York
city, Orange, y. j., and BRIDGEPORT,
Conn, Miss West became prominent
in educational circles. She was a
graduate of Dupauw university and
received the \. b. degree at Ann Ar
hor
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09
Alabama Votes.

Birmingham. Ala, Aug. IA gen.
eral election for state and county Off
GERS and for members of the general as
sembly was held in Alabama Monday
and large majority was returned for
the democratic ticket, headed by Will
liam j. Sanford, of Lee county, who
will be inaugurated governor Decem-
Der l. The republicans. populists and
prohibitionists, besides the democrats
had tickets in the fed, but returns 50
far indicate victory for the democrats
by ain Overwhelming majority
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09

Chief Librarian Putnam, of the con-
gressional library at Washington, Is
now in Vienna, where he has completed
arrang ements with the government of
Austria to send the Washington library
copy of every official publication is
sued by that government, in exchange
for all official publications of the Unit
ed States. It is planned to make SINH
lar arrangements with every nation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09

with the German forces in China, has
rediscovered the tribe Of Jews native
to China who were first found cen
turtles ago. They constitute small
and dwindling community at Kaiefen-
gnu, the capital of the province of
Honau, where the high priests calcu-
late their people have been settled for
2,o00 years They have the Jewish
features and retain the form of wor-
ship they brought with them from
Israel through Persia and India, but
in every other way are Chinese.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09
1'he American worIsinr Man

Much comparison has been made between
che endurance Of the Chinese and the Ameri-
can working man. Those with authority 10
speak. say that the average working man of
America IS as superior to the Chinese as Hos
letters Stomach Bitters is to any other dys-
pepsia cure, The. Bitters does not claim to
cure everything, but it does cure constipa.
tion, indigestion, dyspepsia, biliousness,
liver and kidney troubles, and prevents ma.
laria, fever and ague.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09
To Ride to Wv York.

]. A. Rape, the veteran OF three
wars, will leave Marinette August 10
and ride to Chicago on his bicycle to
attend the national encampment, G. A.
r. Afterward he will leave on his hi
cycle for New York city. He is 81
years old and astonished every one
last year by riding all the way to Phil
adelphia to attend the G. A. r. en-,
campment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09

One of the most striking peculiarities
of The attendance in the public schools
of Manila is the great excess of boys
over girls, this being true of the high
schools as well as of those of lower
grade. 1t is manifestation of the
local belief that, while education may
be desirable for boys, il is of little use
for the girls. All they need to know
is their catechism This disparity in
the school attendance of the sexes
may be lessened, however, before the
next school term, as the authorities
are planning for system of compul-
sorry attendance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09

recent experimental shipment of
lemons and oranges in cold storage was
made from California to Paris. The
fruit reached the French capital in per-
feet condition, and it is possible that
big trade will be established.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09

Humanity during the last rs years
has been advised to try all kinds Of
cures for all kinds of ailments, but we
have gradually swung around again
to the cure our >grandfathers used to
recommend We are again advised to
laugh No matter what may be the
matter with us, we can laugh it away,
SO it is said if we will.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09
Troops Called out.

Duluth, Mimi, Aug. 6.-Lawless fol-
lowers of circus have caused a reign
of terror for nearly week in Cass
Lake, Grand Rapids and other towns
in northern Minnesota. Their depreda-
tions became so serious that residents
of these places called upon Gov. Lind
Sunday to afford them military protec-
ton, and three local companies of the
state guard have been ordered out.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09
Dcath Of Ex-Gov. Cox, Of ohio.

Cleveland, Aug. 6.-Former Gov. ia
cob d. Cox died Saturday afternoon
al Magnolia, Mass. He was governor
of Ohio during 1s66-67 and was sec
rotary of the interior under President
Grant Until within a few weeks he
had made his home at Oberlin. He
leaves a son in Cleveland, Jacob d.
Ca~ Jr
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09

The ignorance of the Chinese as a
people is absolutely profound. tits true
thar they believe the world to be per-
fectly fiat and entirely occupied by the
Chinese. They believe the other ma
tions are simply attached to the earth
and hang over the edge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09

Lieut. Robert S. Clarke, of the Ninth
regiment, now in China, is probably
the richest officer H. te United States
army. Mr. Clarke, grandson and prin-
cipal heir Of the late Alfred Corning
Clarke is still in his early twenties,
is a graduate of Yale and commands
a fortune of millions.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09

That gallant hatt!cship, the Oregon,
which was supposed to have been
ruined by colliding with a rock. is now
reported but little damaged, and only
needing thorough repair to be as good
as ever. The people of the nation will
feel the keenest pleasure at the news.
1t was hardly meet that the ship
which sailed 10000 miles TO reach a
fight and then did battle like tiger
OF the sea should come 10 its end
upon an unknown bowlder on the
China coast. The Or, con, it is to be
hoped. will live out its days of active
service in all its glory.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09

Few people in this country have an
adequate idea of the density of the
population of China The province OF
Hupeh, with 7O,450 square miles, >has
IS. 500 COS inhabitants, while Indiana
aud Ohio, with 1850 square miles,
have only 5,S64,T20 population. New
England has a surface of $4,000 square
miles and 4,700,745 inhabitants, while
the province of Shantung, with 65.105
square mics, has a population of So
24s,0o0. The United States has 20 in
habitaLts TO the square miles, but the
population of the Chinese empire is
500 to the square mile.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09
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
FROM WASHINGTON.

During July the government receipts
amounted to S49, o55, 100 and expendi-
lures $53.979.6 53, leaving deficit for
the month of s4,024493.
On the 1st the amount of gold in the
treasury was S431, 17o,764, the highest
in the history of the government.
In June the internal revenue collec-
tions throughout the country amount
ed to S2s, 1852, an increase as com
pared with June, 1899, of $1,916,721.
In December the centennial of the
establishment of the seat of govern
ment in the District of Columbia viii
be celebrated in Washington.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09

The output of the Klondike gold
mines for 200 is estimated at S25 ,O0O,-
eco This is the largest yield for any
single year, and the present outlook
is that the region is far from being
exhausted. Cape Nome has not done
SO well as was expected, though it,,
too, is said to promise a good deal of
gold this year. In different parts of
Alaska new gold fields of some i'm
portance are reported every few
rnnn1 hs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09

Famous Scholar Dead.

Beloit, Wis, Aug. 6.-Prof. Joseph
Emerson, the famous Hellenist of
Beloit college, died at his residence
in this city at four o'clock Saturday
afternoon. General debility and old
age were the causes. While he had
fingered at the polat of death for a
number of days the final summons
came as a surprise.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09
Gen. Botha Weakening.

London, Aug. 3.-The Pretoria cor
respondent of the Daily Mail, tele-
graphing Wednesday, says: Com
mandant Gen. Botha is weakening. He
has sent messenger to Lord Roberts
asking for confirmation of the report
of the surrender of Gen. Prinsloo and
requesting permission to con NUM-
cate with Gen. Christian De Wet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09
MARKETS.
Minneapolis, Mimi. AUG. Z.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Aug. Z.
Wheat-No. / northern, T6c; No.
northern. as.
oats-No. 5. white, 24c.
Corn-No. s. SSc.
Cattle Steers. IS. 25aA so; cows, IS. oC
@S.75.
Sheep-Muttons, $500; lambs, $500.
Hogs 81 75@5.f5.
Butter-Creamery, extras, 1s91ec;
creamery, frsts, 17@1sc; dairy, fancy,
161sc.
PoUltry-Turkeys, 7@sc, spring
chickens, 1oc.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09

Life is not one grand sweet song at
Cape Nome. A Wichita man writing
home from there says: Here lies the
rolling sea. Towering above the sea
are the ice mountains, and towering
above them is the price Of grub"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09

The capital invested in orange grow
ING in California is estimated at S44,
100000. As the bulk of the oranges
come from seven of the southernmost
counties of the state-Los Angeles,
Riverside. Santa Bernardino, Orange,
San Diego, Santa Barbara and Ventura
some idea may be gained Of the vast
utility of this work. The number OF
uon-fruit- bearing orange trees in this
district is said to be about l,22F'suo.
and those now yieIdil g fruit 2,o12.4'lo.
When all these trees are J ielding Call
fornians. ii is estimated. will reap
harvest of $40. 100000 year.
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nrnnned dead.

Freeport, H.. Aug. Capt. J. 8.
Pierson, an ex-sheriff of this county,
who has been making his home at
Rayenswood. H., dropped dead at lay
lor's park Thursday afternoon. He
was widely known in g. A. II. circles.
His ace was 81 wears.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09
j. yellow Fever.

Washington, Aug. i.-Surgeon Gen
eral Wyman, of the marine hospital
service, has received dispatch from
Surgeon j. Fl. White, dated al Key
West, Fla. Thursday, confirming the
press reports of yellow fever in Mills
boro county, Fla.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09
A ROYAL wedding.

Belgrade, Aug 6.-King Alexander
on Sunday welded Nine. Draga Mas
chin, the ceremony being performed
with great pomp. IL honor of the
event the king granted an amnesty,
together with numerous political par
dons, including the former radical pre-
mier, Tauschanovich.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09
con.UI pies of Cholera.

Caracas, Venezuela. Aug. 3.-lnfor-
nation has reached this place of the
death OF the United States consul at
Barranquilla. Colombia, from cholera.
The United States consular list gives
the name of W. Irwin Shaw, of Pennsyl-
vania. as consul at Barranquilla.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09
meath on ex-senator Pryor

Birmingham, Ala. Aug. 6.-Luke
Pryor. former United States senator
and representative in congress, died
at his home at Athens. Ala. Sunday
Senator Pryor was native of Ala
bama.
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rnnL an nrerdn-e.

Detroit. Aug. 3.-An overdose Of
aconite taken to relieve neuralgia paic
caused the death Wednesday night o'
DR. Paul NJ Day. a prominent young
ph, stefan of Detroit He was arr
bitious and had mania for wortt
to which was due in great meas
IRE the collapse Of his nervous sys-
4on,
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clark the Thread Wan, Dead

Westerly, X. j., Aug William
Clark, of Newark. y. j., president of
the William Clark Thread company,
died suddenly at his home al Watch
Hill of heart failure. which followed
a severe attack of indigestion. He was
well known on both sides of the At
lantic.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-09
Horse. for German Army.

Stockton, Cal, Aug. 4.-Dr. Eddy,
veterinary surgeon of this city, left
for Nevada. Utah and Montana on a
horse buying trip. He has been en-
ployed to purchase 3,0G0 cavalry and
light battery horses for the German
army. Some of the animals will be
sent to China and some to Africa.
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Damnge viii Rench $1,000. 900,

Arcola, ILL.,. Aug. Authentic re-
ports received in this city by men who
have covered the broomcorn district
indicate that Wednesdays storm dam
aged the growing crop to the extent
of 100000. From one end of the
district to the other the corn is fiat
on the ground.
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No,.d Wom,n mead.

Detroit, Mich. Aug Mrs Carrie
n. Walker. supreme commander of
the Ladies of the Maceabees. died at
her residence in this city Monday. She
has been i'll for four weeks.
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ncnnnninnfeh.

Nashville, Tenn, Ang. flames D..
Richardson. leader of the minority m
the house. was renominated for ron-
Qress By the democrats Of the Fifth
district. He had no opposition.
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w,II Meet in Cleveland.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Aug. d.--bev J. /
MilIigan. chaplain of Riverside peni
tertiary. and secretary If the Nationa'
Prison association, announced that tn"
annual meeting viii be held in Cleve-
and from September % to 26 incln'
zire
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ILL.,. Arcnnts

Springfield, Mass, Aug. eugene
V. Debs. the presidential nominee Of
the social democratic party, has sent
his letter of acceptance 10 William
Butscher, national secretary of the
Marty in this CITY
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For Conrrcxs.

Baltimore, Nd. Aug. IA j. Blake
ny, Of Baltimore county. was nom
mated for congress by the Tepubiisz n
of the Second CONGRESSIONAL District