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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06

The missing link" has again been
found, this time in Java, where DR..
Dubois has unearthed certain fossil re-
mains of such an interesting character
that Prof Haeckel, theeelebrated Ger
man biologist, has determined to go
there himself and investigate. DR.. Du-
bois is firmly of opinion that the bones
belong to a species intermediate be
tween the highest ape and prehistoric
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06

a process by which water may be SO
used as to effect an immense saving
ia the consumption of coal has been in
vented by a. G. ingalls,, a graduate OF
McGill university, Montreal. Full de-
tails are not given out, but briefly it
may be said that thin spray of water
is spread over a coal flame in such a
way and with such auxiliaries that the
heat Of the fame is wonderfully aug
mented The discovery can be applied
to gas and other flames.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06

A sailor named Wilson, who was on
the Oregon when she grounded on the
rocks recently, is authority for the
statement that after she had stuck
there three days big modern Chinese
cruiser hove in sight, chased by the
Russians As she approached the Ore
gon she ran up an American flag. Her
officers claimed the protection of Capt.
Wilde and got il.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06

Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 4.-The entire
democratic ticket headed by Hon. JEFF
Davis, of Pope county, for governor
was elected in Arkansas Monday.
Early returns Indicate that the vote
will be lighter than was expected. H..
L. Remmel, the republican candidate
for governor. made good showing and
his increased vote over two years ago
viii probably reduce the usually large
democratic majority.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06
Minne.otn Republican,.

st. Paul, Mimi, Aug. 31.-At meet
ing of the executive committee of the
republican state central committee it
was decided to open the state cam
paign al Minneapolis on September
~. when Senator Albert j. Beverage,
Of Indiana. will address party rally
at the Exposition building in Mime
nr,nlis
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06
Census Returns.

Washington, Sept. 3.-The census
bureau announces that the population
of Sioux City, Ia, is 33,111, as against
37,s06 in 1891 a decrease of 4,695, or
1912 per cent; Davenport. Ia. is 35,-
254, as against 26,S72 in 1890, an in
crease of $3.50, or 31.19 per cent: FL
mira, N. Y, is 1852, as against 30,
in 1890, an increase OF 4,779, or 15.47
percent
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06

The Wisconsin university football
schet ule has been announced as fol-
lows:
September %. Ripon at Madison; October
S. Lake Forest at Madison; October 10. Be
lott versus Wisconsin at Milwaukee; Octo-
Der 20, Upper Iowa al Madison; October n,
Grinnell at Madison; November 3. Minne-
sofa at Minneapolis; November 10. Notre
Dame at Madison; November Il. Chicago
at Chicago; November g. Illinois at Mad
{xop
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06
Fall Maa FntnI.

Eyer Finstad fell 100 feet from the
side of the Great Northern's new steel
elevator in West Superior and three
hours later died from the result of the
injuries. He was being let down the
side of the elevator when the rope
broke. In falling the man struck
plank on a scaffolding and snapped il
like a lath.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06

The government is to bring back
something like 5000 unfortunate Cape
Nome goIdseekers and they will come
back absolutely penniless. ITO him
that hath shall be given and from him
that hath not shall be taken away
even that little which he hath" is prob.
by better exemplified in the gold re,
gions of Alaska than anywhere else on
earth. With few exceptions the men
with ample resources are the ones who
have been successful, but. so long as
human nature remains the same, few
men will profit by the lesson thus con
viewed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06

The first authentic discovery of
traces of a prehistoric race in Alaska
was made recently by prospectors in
the foothills Of MSunt ST. Elias, who, in
prospecting for placer diggings, dis
covered Al copper mine which had been
worked ages ago. In the immediate Vi
cinity were picked up kettles, tools,
spearheads and other articles OF prae-
teal use, manufactured in crude man-
ner out Of copper. 1t is evident that
the copper came from three Of the four
veins in the immediate vicinity. The
spot where the discovery was made IS
5000 feet above sea level.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06

Caleb Powers, the Kentuckian con-
yieted of completely in the murder of
Goebel, may be excused if he put some
faith in the idea that 10 is an unlucky
number. He was nominated for office
June 10, 1899; arraigned July 10. 1900,
as one of 10 conspirators named; was
defended by 10 lawyers; his sweetheart
was the thirteenth Witness; the evil
dence showed that 1900 soldiers were
ready TO defend him; he gave Culton
ST. 800 to pay the expenses Of the noun
taineers; he took S1.30O with him when
he fed; the evidence closed Au-
gust 10
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06
VIII Unite Roads.

The Wisconsin Traction, Heat q
Light company filed articles of incor-
poration with the register of deeds in
Milwaukee. The Incorporation of the
company is the initiatory step toward
the consolidation of all the electric
lines of the state under one manage
ment and the connection Of all the
cities between Chicago and Green Bay
by an electric line.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06

Denver. Col, Sept. Maj. S. j.
Hooper, of this city, has received let
ter from Lieut.. Col. c. A. Coolidge,
dated Tientsin, China, August s. Lieut..
Col. Coolidge led the Ninth infantry in
its attack on the inner walls of Tien-
tsin. The letter gives an account OF
the fighting at Tientsin, and continues;
There were 2a.eo0 dead Chinese and
probably one-third of the city is burned
by shot and shell or ineendiaries. On ac-
count of the crowded condition of the city
it would be a good thing if one-haif OF 1t
were destrnNed. y
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06

Richmond. Ky. Sept. 4.-Judge
French Upton. one of the Oldest and
best known newspaper men in the
state. who was shot in a quarrel BY G
l. WOODS last Saturday. died Monday
srhe killing is the result OF an olo
{. uG.ss.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06

George Gould attended meeting of
the Union Pacific railroad directors in
New York and lighted cigarette.
Drop that cigarette" said Chairman
Hartman. Il have issued an order for
bidding employees to smoke cigarettes.
You are an employee; you get ten dol
lars for attending one Of these meet
ings. You, too Mr. Schiff, y addressing
another millionaire director who was
toying with a lighted perfecto. I'VE
directors must not make rules for en-
plOyes and then break them ourselves. g"
The distinguished employees quietly
obeyed orders.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.


1t has been discovered that the I'M
known negro who shot and wounded
Sheriff Horace A. Warner at Stevens
Point was the noted desperate Melvin
Howard, of st. Joseph, Mich. Howard
was sentenced to state prison in 1856
for 25 years. He was convicted of stab
bing a farmer at Paw Paw, Mich. For
good behavior he received. his parole
a few months ago, butt, contrary TO the
state law, he failed to report his ac-
tions or whereabouts to the prison
warden during the month Of July.
Fearing arrest, Howard flei TO Stevens
Point, where he shot Sheriff Warner.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06

New York, Aug. 81. = The long
promised and long-looked-for meet
ing between James j. Corbett
and Charles r..Kld''l Mccoy, I'M
der the auspices of the Twentieth
Century club at Madison Square Gar
den. is over. and in less than I'VE
rounds Corbett proved himself to be
the better man.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06

An inventor has hit upon method
Of putting stone soles on boots anc
shoes. He mixes a waterproof glue
with a suitable quantity of clean
quartz sand and spreads it over the
leather sole used as a foundation.
These quartz soles are said to be fex-
ible and to give the foot firm hold
even on the most slippery surface.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06
freaks RECORDS.

Minneapolis, Mimi. Sept. 3.-The
flour mills at Minneapolis, whose year
has ended, have ecIipsed all previous
records in the history of the industry
The year that ended with September /
1899, was the greatest in the history Of
local milling, the product for that year
being 14.291, ESQ barrels. The product
for this year is placed at 14,5o0.00 bar
ralS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06

The foreign demand for American
corn is rapidly increasing. Until re-
cent years Europe failed to recognize
the superiority and economy OF corn
as a cheap food for animals, but they
are awakening to that fact. Indeed,
the increase in the export observed in
the last five years has been the most
striking feature of our foreign com
merce, ii being during that period
equal to about 254 per cent. The max
imum was reached in the last fiscal
wear, when the exports attained the I'M
precedented total of 2O9, 34s, 27S bushels,
valued at SS5.2O6. $50.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06
Coinage Of philadelphia Mint.

Philadelphia, Sept. 3.-Duriug Al
gust 2,7O6,000 coins, of the face valus
of 81, 324,16O, were the product of the
mint in tnis city. OF this amount.
there were 6,i94.0 coo coins in silver, Of
value of $780, 600, and 6,512, 900 in
the base metals. valued at S1ss. 100.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06
Name n Ticket.

The social democracy held state
convention in Milwaukee Sunday and
nominated the following ticket:
For governor, Edward futile. of Milwau-
kee; for lieutenant governor. George Duke;
for secretary of state, Charles Meier; for
state treasurer. John Doerfier: for attor-
ney general, Richard Eisner; for superin-
tendent of public instruction. August r.
Buelow; for railroad comm issioner, Frank
Ellis. for insurance commissioner. Max
Scores
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06
Last of the Routs.

New York, Sept. AT the Broad
way Athletic club the last series of
bouts under the Horton law were
brought to a conclusion by Joe Cans.
of Baltimore, knocking out Dial Hawk
ms. of California. in the third round
of contest that was scheduled to go
Ok rounds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06
MARKETS.

MlnneapoIls, Mlnh., SEPT.
Wheat-No. northern. 75c; No.
northern. TIC; September, 7Sssc.
Oats-No. 5. white. Csc.
Corn-No. 8, Ssc-
Cattle Steers. IS. esq :. so: cows. S.. OF
@S75.
sheep-M uttons. $500; lambs, $500
Hogs $500.
Butter Creamery. extras, 21@22c-
creamery. firsts, I9a20c; dairy. fancy,
1sS6 f9c-
Poultry Turkeys. s@sc; sprinG
chickens, 1oc.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06

Earl Calvin Titus, of Iowa, and Of the
Fourteenth United States infantry,
was the first soldier TO plant the
American flag on the walls of Picking.
1t will be remembered that a certain
Titus battered down the walls of Jeru-
salem. After all, there may be some
thing in q name.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06
Crossed wires Cause Two Deaths.

st. Louis, Sept. Electricity killed
two st. Louis policemen and badly
shocked or burned 10 others Monday
night. The officers were attempting
to use the patrol boxes TO telephone TO
the central station. These boxes are
connected with the police stations by
private city wires strung by a new cleo
trio lighting company and 5000 volts
were loaded on the wire. One of these
wires came in contact with the tele-
phone service at some point and when
the patrolmen placed their hands on
the transmitters they received the full
force of the current.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06
Complete ROut of n Band on BOhol
Island with a Loss of
100 Killed.

Washington, Sept. 4.-The war de-
partment has received the following
dispatch from Gen. Macarthur:
Manila, Sept. 3.-Adjutant General,
Washington: Gen. Hughes reports out
break in Bohol. First Lieut.. Lovack, For
ty-fourth volunteer infantry. reports en-
gagement near Carmen, Bohol. Our loss
in killed, one; wounded, six. Enemy's loss
in killed, 100 Have not received further
details. MACARTHUR
Bohol is an island in the southern
part of the archipelago, 365 miles from
Manila. 1t lies north of the large
island of Mindanao and is not far from
Cebu.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06
Public Library pedIcated.

Oshkosh dedicated an $sC 600 pub
lie library. The ceremony consisted
of a pudlic reception, addressed by
Mayor John Mulva, Col c. d. Cleve-
land, president of the library board;
DIR. Harvey Dale, president of the
board of education. and Congressman
J, H. Davidson The library will be
called the Harris Sawyer library, be-
cause of the city's library fund OF
$l50,ooo. Seventy-fye thousand dol
lars was bequeathed by Marshall Har-
ris, a prominent lumberman, and $25,-
600 by former Senator Sawyer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06
Two Drowned.

St. Louis, Sept. 4.-H. Keith and
Henry Crassoek. two of a party of St.
Louis men, were drowned as the result
of the capsizing of a skiff below the
Merchants bridge. The drowning was
caused by squall that upset the boat
in an instant
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06
Flood in snntinRo.

Santiago de Cuba, Sept. 4.-Santiago
is now experiencing the seyerest
weather known here since 1877. The
lower part of the city is five feet under
water The firemen and police are as
sisting the sufferers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06
Bryan DoubIe-Ender.

Mr.. William Jennings Bryan, facing
towards the west:
Il tell you, my good friends, the
paramount issue of the day is the free
coinage of silver. 1t must come. 1t
is the republics only hope of saliva
ton"
The same William Jennings Bryan,
facing towards the east:
we will stand by our principles OF
four years ago, but new questions
have arisen. The blood of American
soldiers is on our hands. Away with
Imperialism"
This is merely for accommodations
sake. 1t would be really mean to
leave one side Of the country without
a bogy man at which to howl. Now
you can take your ehoice.-Washing-
ton Times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06

A dispatch from Pretoria says that
Gen. Roberts has conferred the award
of the queens scarf on Trooper Chad
wick. of Roberts Horse, who was chosen
by the troopers as most distinguished
for bravery, the queen having con
ferred four scarfs for bravery, one
each for representatives Of the colo
NAL troops from Canada, New Zealan6,
South Africa and Australia. Chadwick
is an American serving in the United
States navy helped to cut the cable at
Cienfuegos. 1t is just cause for pride
that the bravest man in the English
army is an Americani
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06
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.
A WEEKS NEWS CONDENSED
GIVEN IN THE PRESS DISPATCHES
FROM WASHINGTON.

At a cabinet meeting it was decid
ed to send a transport TO bring bach
miners stranded at Nome.
Our government will build six sub
marine torpedo boats at once.
An estimate of the total population
of the United States, based uPor
twelfth census returns already re
ported, is 76,OO0.000.
During August the internal revenue
receipts were S29, 421, 1871, an increase
of 81, 4O9, 103 over the same month last
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06
WIN Nnt STRIKE

Shamolxin, Pa. Sept. The coal
operators of the Shamokin district,
in the mines of which 10000 men are
employed, say the miners have been
polIed relative to going on strike and
that rs per cent. of the men said they
would remain at work should a strike
ma ordered
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06
a had Fire.

La Crosse, Wis, Sept. Fire at Po-
tosi, Wis. wiped out the entire bust
ness portion of the town, causing a loss
of $4,000. The hotel, post office. two
saloons and barber shop were burned
TO The ground.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06
RattIr.htn wi.ron.tu.

Washington. Aug. 31.-The navy de-
partment has received word that the
battleship Wisconsin now being con-
structed by the Union iron works at
san Francisco will be ready for her
Official trial trip about the 25th OF
September
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06
Receints Incrense.

Washington, Sept. 1.-The monthly
statement of the collections of inter-
nal revenue shows that during August
the aggregate receipts from all
sources were s29. 421.391, an increase
of 81 400, 1o3 over the sam" month last
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06
o,tx ~ Succeed Wheeler.

Washington, Sept 3.-Gen. Otis has
been selected TO fill the post of com
manding officer of the department of
the lakes, to be made vacant next
Monday by the retirement OF Gen.
IoSanh Wheeler
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06

Sugar beets are now growing in
many sections of New York and Penn
sylvania where once mint was grown.
The mint crop thus has been driven
west, but the two commodities may
still find it easy to come together IN
tha iulen
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06
wreck Costs Three Lives.

Clinton, It,. Sept. Sin wreck at
Erie, H., a small town on the Chicago.
darlington & Western 10 miles from
here, John Robinson was killed and
Norris Purchell and George Richie
were fatally hurt.
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netrnif show. Gain.

Washington, Aug. 31.-The census
bureau announces that the population
Of Detroit, Mich. is 2s5. 704, as against
EOS. $40 in $780, This is an increase of
70, s2s, or 3s.77 per cent
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06
re,t the WarIdss Record.

salt lake City, Utah, sept -
Charles Turville rode a mile, motor
paced. on the eight-lap track here, IN
1872. beating the words recoro q
| I:33 SIS. made By liver lawson
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06

Chicago police have recovered a ST.
600 poodle that was abducted the other
day, but there are a number of S4.36
children quite hopelessly missing, to
say nothing of s25 parrot.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06

In Poughkeepsie (N. " newspaper
the following marriage notice APP
peared: Holder-Close-A Jersey City,
by Rev. Charles j. Allen, Charles E.
Holder to Lille w. Close, both of Pough-
Laapeia
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06

The Dutch war in Java is one of the
most extended on record 1t has now
been running for two centuries and
there are more Javanese and more
Dutchmen than ever.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06

W. ). Bryan is to make ten speeches
IN september. beginning at South
BEND Ind, che LIST, and ending at St.
Louis on the 18th.
In cuba Gen. Maxine Gomez de.
elihea TO accept nomination to the
constitutional convention.
robert Ponk. aged 10, and George
miehaeis, aged II, We're drowned in
the i1ver at Menominee, Wis, while
bathing.
At Raleigh, N. c., Thomas Jones. a
negro preacher who murdered FAM
iiy OF six persons, was hanged.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06

This pretty little anecdote about
the boy king in Spain is now given:
A short time ago the queen regent
was telling her son how poor his
country, Spain, was becoming, and
what need there would ne Of reform
and economy in many respects.
Mother" said the young monarch in
embryo, II have quite made up my
mind that we must all give something
for the sake of my country some
luxury. /. for my part, have deter
mined to give up smoking!"
Gloves are unsalable when they are
kept on hand.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06

EyThe United States never had
better president than Mckinley to
handle unexpected emergencies st.
Louis GIobe-Democrat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-09-06

EyMark Hanna is vulnerable only to
the wanton abuse Of the organs Of
the opposition for which reason they
yell themselves purple whenever he
punctures their libels.-Detroit Jour
nal.
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UA mob of pickpockets is said to
be following in the wake of the Bryan
party and to be driving good bust
ness among the audiences attracted
to hear the calamity candidate. This,
too. will have to be charged up to
President Mckinley. because, were it
not for republican prosperity, shared
in alike by citizens Of all political
complexions, pickpockets would have
small pickings from any crowd
Omaha Bee
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D"The election of Bryan would be
the assassination of business conf
dence. and when confidence is dead
business dies with it," is the remark
Of the Brooklyn Eagle, democratic
paper of the brand that existed be-
fore Bryan.-Indianapojs Journal
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viii order wtthdravaI.
acting Secretary, Department of State.
Washington, Aug. 20, 1900"


You will communicate the foregoing to
the minister of foreign affairs and invite
early consideration and response.
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River Falls Journal.
c. z. Morse. Publisher.

RIVER FALLS. WIS
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DEFEAT FOR FILIPINOS.

next place of meeting.
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FAVOR Joint Occupntion.

I'm our opinion these purposes could best
be attained by the joint occupation of Pc
king under a definite understanding be-
tween the powers until the Chinese gov
eminent shall have been reestablished and
shall be in position to enter into new
treaties with adequate provisions for rep
aration and guarantees of future protec-
ton. With the establishment and recog-
milton of such authority, the United States
would wish to withdraw its military forces
from Picking and remit to the processes of
DeapefriI repOtiatinu ot1r inst demands