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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04

New York, Dec. 30.-The two seven
story buildings at 425 to ABS East
Twenty-fourth street. occupied prin-
cipally by the wall paper factory of
William Campbell & Co, were de-
stroyed by fire Friday night. The loss
is fully 100000. The plant of the
New York Hygeia Ice company, which
occupied the basement of No. 425, and
that of the Manhattan Electric Light
company, on the first and second
floors of the same building, were to-
tally DESTROYED.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04

John L. Sullivan says he is sorry now
that he didn't put his money into
United States bonds instead of lending
it to flattering friends and paying five
dollars for a shine. He places his loss"
at a million. which shows pugilistic
popularity TO be as uncertain as Wall
street.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04
a sfrnnge Cnse.

Ellinwood. Kan. Dec. 2o.-Mary Peck,
AZ years old, was iound by one Of her
four children dead n her rocking chair.
her throat cut and Ter forehead bruised.
One of the childrrn said he heard his
mother say during the night she had
killed some n and would kin herself.
Her husband has been in the insane
asylum for two years and Mrs. Beck
supported her family by following the
pillow during the Gay and performing
her household duties at night.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04
Dnmaee nv nm ExpIosion.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Jan. Am explosion
of sewer gas at Knoxville, a thriving
borough near here about midnight
Sunday. wrecked - houses and stables
and tore up several streets for hum
dreds of feet. Fortunately, no one wds
injured. The damage will reach many
thousands of dollars.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04

Caused Three Deaths.

Ardmore, /. n, Dec. 3o.-Charles
Chapman attempted to drive through
a swollen stream above here Friday
with his family, with the result that
Mrs. Chapman and their daughter
were drowned. Upon being told of
the accident the mother of Charles
Chairman died of Ihe shock.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04
GoebeI organization wins.

Frankfort. KY. Jan. 2.-Seuator
Goebel was nominated by the senate
caucus for president pro tenn. Claude
Desha Of chief clerk and William Crom-
well for assistant clerk. The entire slate
of the Goebel organization for places
Ia the senate went through.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04
Norm fo Pieces.

Vienna, Jan. 2.-One of the animal
keepers at the Vienna geological CAT
dens entered the cage of lions Monday
in a spirit Of brayado, and six lions
rushed upon him and tore him to pieces.
The attendants sought in vain. with
flaming torches and streams of water.
10 drive the wild beasts from their vic
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04
Epiden,ics and Fnmines

The loss of life by epiden1ics and famine
shows an increase over last year. The
plague in India, Africa and at other points
has swept off over 100000 victims, Famine
has claimed over $1,000 in Russia and Africa
and cholera about 1900. yellow fever has
attacked different places between Florida
and Brazil, but improved methods of treat
ment have reduced its fatalities to about
900. It is hard to collect statistics of this
kind, but the total, SO far as reported, is
about $4,000, as compared with 22,900 in
7Co-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04

Macon, Ga, Jan. /. The heaviest
snow ever known in this part of the
south fell here Sunday. II is estimated
that the fall was fully six inches on
the level. Much wheat has been planted
in this section. and the farmers say
the snow ~insures q big crop.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04
pow,,,on parliament TO Meet.

Ottawa, Ont, bee. 29.--It is ofhcially
announced that parliament had been
called for February /. The principal
business to be brought up will be the
voting of money for the military con-
tingenfs sent to South Africa and the
adoption of motions indorsing the &c
lion of the Governments.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04
Killed Himself.

Topeka, Kan, Jan Former Con-
gresham Ben Glover committed suicide
at his home near Douglas. Butler coun-
ty. Saturday by shooting. Dependency
resulting from sickness and poverty
was the cause. Glover formerly repre-
sented the Third district in congress
and was among the first to be elected by
the famous Farmers alliance move
ment.
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EnffreIy Family Persisted.

Barboursville. W. Va, Jan. 2.-Wil-
liam Ellis. wife and two children were
burned TO death at their home nea-
here early Monday morning. No one
knows the origin of the fire.
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Croker breaks Ills leg.

London. .1aH. IA special dispatch
from Vantage. County Of Berks. says
that Richard Croker. who has been stay
ing al a country house near there
slipped while mounting a horse. owing
10 The animal swersing, and broke his
en-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04
Eire CnnseA Henyy Lnxs.

New York, Jan. 2.-Fire totally de-
stroyed The Isham building at Eliz4-
beth, MI. causing a loss of $4,000. The
lower floor OF the building was occupied
by FIVE stores. and the upper stories
we're used as Offices and a lodge room.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04
The seal Catch.

Washington, Dec. 3o.-The total
catch of seals by Canadian sealing yes
sells during the past seascn was 1884,
as compared with a total for the pre-
cediup wear of 2S.552.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04

A French scientist has just discov-
cred that some kinds of mushrooms
afford a vaccine against the venom of
snakes. But the Americans prefer a
somewhat different remedy for snake
hifns
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04

1t is said the oleomargarine facto-
rfes have driven 4.30o,0 600 cows out of
business. Between these and the pump
it begins to look as though bossy
would soon have nothing to do but lie
in the shade and Illuminate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04
death OF Sir James Pneet.

London, Jan. 1.-THE death is an
nounced of Sir James Paget in his
eighty-sixth year. Sir James Paget bad
been surgeon TO the prince of Wales
since 1863 and TO Queen Victoria since
1877.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04
"a xer cold DEFY.

Minneapolis. MINI. Jan. "A Times
special from Pembinl. n. D., says:
Monday was the coolest day Of the vim
Ter 50 far. the thermometer registering
q below zero.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04

The Philippines eem to handle more
heavy mail than any other of our new
possessions, therefore there is a strong
demand there for stamps Of high de-
nominations.
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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

A decree has been issued by Gen.
Otis permitting civil marriages in the
Philippines. Heretofore all marriages
were celebrated by the Catholic church,
prohibiting wedding of P~rotestants
or non-Christians.
The viceroy of India says that 2,451,-
900 natives are suffering from famine.
Emily II. Blake, aged %, a domestic,
was hanged at Brandon, Man, for the
murder of Mrs. Lane, her mistress.
With a force of $500 men Col. Lock-
EFT attacked a strong force of Filipinos
intrenched in the mountains near Mon
fabian, killing many of them and driv-
ing the rest in every direction. Four
Americans were wounded. 1t is sup
posed that the insurgents We're those
who were driven out OF San Mateo the
day that Gen. Lawton was killed.
In the village of Oschek a ~21-year-old
Russian girl killed her parents and
seven other persons with an AK because
her parents forbade her marriage.
Reports say that hostilities will break
out between Japan and Russia in the
spring.
News from South Africa show no
important change in conditions. The
British forces seem disposed to avoid a
conflict and remain on the defensive
until the arrival of reenforcements.
In Durham Harry Escombe, former.
premier of Natal, died suddenly on the
street.
February / the Canadian parliament
will meet in Ottawa.
The latest advices from Pretoria tell
of terrific explosions heard at Lady
smith, and il is believed some of Gen.
Whites guns have been destroyed.
Seizure of American foodstuffs on the
way to South Africa have caused much
discussion at the capitals of all the
leading countries.
Gen. Otis the capture of
a mountain stronghold beyond Mont
Alban, northeast of San Mateo, for
merly supposed to be impregnable,
and the capture Of many prisoners
and a large quantity of arms and am
munition.
At Colesburg Gen. French, with
1000 men, surprised the Beers and
forced them to abandon the town and
retreat. A accommodating party of
British, meeting the Beers at Dor1-
recht, were forced to retire after six
hours battle with slight losses. Gen.
Kitchener says it will take a year and
$50, 900 men to conquer the Beers.
A dispatch from Manila says that
the Americans began a general south
ern advance in IuZon with the occu-
patton of Cabuyao and the capture of
$50 prisoners. Aguinaldo's wife
(hitherto reported dead), his sisters
and is Filipinos surrendered to Maj.
Mareh's battalion at Bontoc, in the
province of that name. A plan of the
Filipinos to throw bombs at Gen. Law
tons funeral in Manila, hoping to kill
foreign consuls and cause interna-
tional complications, was thwarted.
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LATER NEWS.


The little town of Massena, To-, was
half wiped out by fire of an incendiary
origin.
A naval officer who arrived at Ma
Mia from Guam brings a proclamation
issued by Capt. Leary, naval governor
of that island, decreeing the absolute
prohibition and total abolition of
slavery or peonage, the order taking
effect Feb. %. Capt. Leary also de
ported all the Spanish priests.
An earthquake destroyed ten viii
lagos of the government of Trifis,
in Russia.
The Big Painter gas well in Richie
county, w. Va, caught fire, and all eff
forts to e~xtinguish the flames have
been futile.
Rain caused a serious landslide at
Mare Island, Cal. As a result $50 feet
of the sea wall slid into the bay, car
rying with it ton of granite work, ce-
ment and earth, loosening up fully 100
feet more of the wall.
Col. Pitcher defeated the Beers at
Sunnyside, taking the lager and 80
prisoners.
During the month of December the
public debt was reduced nearly S., o00,-
600.
1t is announced from Hamburg that
the German bark Hans Wagner was
seized by the British at Delagoa Bay,
Dec. 81, and that her owners have
lodged a complaint with the British
foreign office.
The steamer Puritan was driven
ashore on Cabot Island, N. f., and
eight of her crew were lost.
Captain Slocum, of the Eighth Unit
ed States cavalry has been designated
as the American Military attache to be
with the Boer army.
After four years of retirement for
mer Senator Joseph Clay Styles Black
burn was chosen by the joint caucus
of the Democratic members of the leg
islature of Kentucky as the successor
of Senator William Lindsay in the
United States senate.
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Honored BY HIS Sovereign.

Berlin, Jan. EMPEROR William
has conferred the title of prince on
Count Won Euleuburg. the German
ambassador at Vienna.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04

The large number Of articles left on the
pawnbroker's hands proves that there are a
great many people in this world without q
redeeming quality.-Elliott's Magazine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES do not
stain the hands or spot the kettle. Sold by
all druggists.
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snmmnry of Disnsters.

AS rsarly as can be estimated 1,75O lives
have been lost upon the pecan, 469 upon in
land waters. 1852 by railroad accidents, a.
S2S by disasters abroad, 6,775 by minor dis
asters in his country. 100000 by epidemics
ana anime and 1927 by wars, making a
total of 405, Ill, as compared with 1zT,soo IN
1898. 3S9,017 in 1887, 246,546 in 1896 and 2l5.Ssl
in 1885.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04

The Eden Baptist church at Stroms-
berg, Neb., which was dedicated only a
year ago, was DESTROYED by fire.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04
wars.

The three prominent wars of the year
have been the quelling of the Filipino re-
volt. the Anglo-dervish and Anglo-Boer.
TAe total number of persons who have
committed suicide in the United States dur
In addition to these there have been sew
eral revolutions in South and Central
America, battles in the Soudan and in va
rious parts of Asia and Africa. The list of
casualties, including killed and wounded.
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selves.
IL

The number of legal executions in 1899
was 1871. as compared with IG9 in 1913 lZS ~
1897 122 in 1896, 132 in 1925, lS2 In 1879, 10 III
1893 and 17 in 1892. There were 100 hanged
In the south and 81 in the north, 81 whom
Ks were whites. Y blacks and ] Indian, Inc
crimes for which they were executed were;
Murder, Il3; rape, IL; highway robbery, i.
L!nchings.
1t is gratifying to note that the criminal
work of the mob murderers. notwithstand-
ing some instances of special barbarlty IN
Georgia. Louisiana and Kentucky, has de-
creased during 1899, being much smaller
tban in any year since 1855. Judge Lynch
executed l07 persons during the year III
tbese lvnchings l03 occurred in the south
and 4 in the north. OF the total number "a
we're negroes and % whites.
EmbexzIements.
The record of embezziing, forgery, de-
faulting and bank wreckage for 1929 IS the
smallest ever known in any year IN the
history OF business since statistics were
kept. which embraces a period OF q years
The total is but 2.2IS.SlS, as compare Win
Il sal .263 in 1898 ana $ls24ss064 in 1885, Inc
losses are distributed as follows.
stolen by public officials Sesd,5Sae
From banks 991i95'sSSSse
BY agents 1SSS'eVe
Ierona loan associations ...........". $50
Py -postmasterS .~..+..."....'... @ssaSt
Miscellaneous stealings .......'.. .."' ooo'Nsi
Fire Losses.
The losses by fire in the United States
dnring 1899 aggregate $3.50, 537 ,S65. az com
nared with sI5s. 1S9, 461 in 1898, slZo,c9l,fSl IN
iSo7 Sill .S56, 067 in 1856 and Sl8l,54s,zv6 IN 1922.
those where the loss in each case was
sto90 100 and upwards amounted TO sIl2l2s-
e0 ana the losses by smaller fires 70 ssh
-''o A Bright Spot.
Among all the records of the year 1899
NOT one stands out so conspicuouslS z ; tnat
of the donations and beduests made for re-
liaion. educational institutions. charity II
hraries. museums and galleries ana 10
cities for popular benefit and entertain
ment. No year in the history of the coun-
fry has liver equaIedit Tne aggregate nus
bestowed IS the immense sum OF SfSstas,soe'
10 compared with s2s. 1854, 500 in 1898, SSS,bl2-
sd IN 1891. SEQ, $40, i29 in 1896, $Zs,94S.54s In 1895
and s19.g671l6 in 1894. of the total amount
800 {netifutions the extraordinary sum
az So SIT; to charities, $lS.2e6,646; to
cburches. 3. 1892, 593: to museums ana art
galleries. s2,6ss,5 500. and to libraries s0'Vi-'-
~
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A man who is in the habit Of telling every
thing he hears soon doesn't soon hear very
much.-Washington ia. Democrat,
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The loss of life by railroad accidents, re-
ported by mail and telegraph, for 1899 was
1852. as compared with $3.50 in 1898 and
2,764 in 1897. The number of seriously in
jured was 1885, as compared with 2,616 in
1898 and 2,42S in 1897.
The list of marine disasters shows 1,75o
lives were lost upon the ocean and 400 on
inland waters, a total Of 2,2l9. as compared
with 1855 in 1888. 2,426 in 1897, 3,012 in 1886,
4,250 in 1895 and 6,SS1 in 1894.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04

After six years suffering | was cured by
Piso's Cure.-Mary Thomson, 299 Ohio Ave.
Allegheny, Pa, March 10. "a.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04

Popularity often makes a man believe
what he knows isn't true.-Chieago Daily
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Talk
About 1t

That's always the way with
our Hair Vigor. When per
sons use it they are always SO
highly pleased with it that they
tell their friends about it.
II your hair is short. too
thin. splits at the ends. is rough.
of is falling out, our Hair Vigor
will perfectly satisfy you.
If your hair is Just a little
gray. OF perfectly white. Ayers
Han Vigor viii bring back TO it
all the dark. rich color it had
years and years ago. ;liPs sl : ss.iis'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04

Money talks, but unless you have plenty Of
it, it stutters.-N. Y. Press.
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CheerfuIIy Endorsed.

She handed the check to the paying teller.
She was calm and collected, as if it was an
everyday matter.
MADAM" said the teller, gently, you
have forgotten to mdorse II.
Endorse it 2" with a little worried smile.
Eyes; you must write your name on the
back here to show that you VIII repay chs
bank in case the issuer OF this check should
fail to answer our call"
"Ohl' she said, accepting the PEN.
When the teller looked at the check again
this is what he read:
.'The - bank has always paid up what
it owes, and you need have no worry. There
fore / indorse this check. Very truly yours,
Mrs. j.. B. Blanks. Syracuse Herald.
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In these cases of suicide poison remains
the most frequent agent; 2,1S4 killed them
selves with poison, 1853 by shooting, o2' BY
hanging, 302 but cutting their tlroats' Sl6
BY drowning, 80 set themselves afire, %
threw themselves in front of railroad
trains, ~ jumped from housetops or win
dows, z killed themselves with dynamite
and 4 starved themselves.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04

why did Colt introduce an automobile
in his last farce comedy?" "He was tired Of
hearing the critics accuse him of horse
play ."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04

1t is only when she is poor and homely
that a girl can be sure the man who ,woos
her is really in love.-Chieago Dispatch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-04

cyclone in Missouri and Iowa; 65 by mine
explosion at Troisk, Russia.
In May 8 were killed by cyclone in kan
hre at brunswick, Germany; $50 by hurri-
cane at Samoa; IL by a falling building at
Crepeiat, Prussia; u by a fire at Porosov,
Poland; Il by sinking Of a ferryboat in Ba-
varta; 7 by an explosion at Copenhagen Z
by cyclone in South Dakota; 3 by fire In
Hardeeyille. n, G.
In Tune 80 persons persisted by drowning
in the Lake Of the Clouds; % by a cloud
burst at Manardville, Tex: rs by a land
slide at Ross Hollow. Ark. II by a tornado
at Nailadolid, Spain; IL by a mine accident
at Kimberley, South Africa 162 by cyclone
IN Wisconsin; IS by cyclone at Herman,
Neb.; IL by fire at Rybinsk, Russia: 200 by
powder explosion in Picking, China; ii BY
mine explosion at Cape Breton, U. S.: IL
by drowning at Brest, France. Il by mine
explosion at Santa Eulalia, Mexico; 50 by
flood in Texas.
In July Is persisted by drowning at Car
n~arvonshire, England; 30 by food in Texas:
~ by a mine disaster in Odessa: 8 by food
IN North Dakota; 16 by mine explosion at
cape Town; 5 by powder explosion in Pre-
toria 200 by hurricane in Japan; Is by
drowning In Alaska; 21 by mine accident in
Japan; 200 by a tornado in Pensa, Russia.
In August 6 were killed by cyclone In
Maryland; IL by railroad accident In Paris:
20 by drowning at Bar Harbor, Me; % by
a trolley car accident at Bridgeport, Conn;
1000 by hurricane in the West Indies: I6 by
fire in Yokohama; 6 by drowning at Wash
ington, Ind; 600 by hurricane at Nassau;
40 By storm on coast of Carolinas; Is by
mine explosion at Hauti Cruix, France:
10 by fan of Coliseum, Chicago; 500 by mine
explosion at SIuko Ku, Japan; 6 by fire in
Yuma. A. T.
In September 10 persisted by flood at Fay
erbach, Austria; 81 by fail of a church in
kalisch, Poland; IL by storm on the New
foundland coast: 1,SS2 by storm in Japan;
Loco by earthquake at Aidin, Asia Minor:
400 by earthquake in India: 10 by collapse of
a building at Cologne; 1000 by earthquake
at Smyrna; 6 by railroad accident at Tam
pico.
In October 40 persisted by food at S~alerno,
Italy; 80 by a typhoon in Japan; 5000 by
earthquake in the island of Ceram: 1870 by
hurricane in Norway; 10 by tornado in Gu
pa; % In a blizzard in Teton county, Mont;
100 by tidal wave in Japan; II by fire at
FARES, Ala.
In November 80 were killed by collapse
of a pier at Antwerp: 80 by a theater fire
In Canton, China; 40 by storm in Norway.
IN December 90 were killed by a mine ex-
plosion at Carbonaro, Wash 16 by railroad
accident at Savona, italy: y by fire at
Quincy, Ill. 40 by drowning in river Lys,
Belgium; 80 by mine accident at Browns
vile, Pa; 10 by landslide at Amalfi, Italy;
) by earthquake in southern California.
The following table gives the loss Of life
HnGNg1f{nU from. NE FAHFn -lsaAa4aaA -. q
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ing 1899, as reported by mail and tele-
graph, is $40, as compared with 1920 in
1898. $500 in 1897, $500 in 1896 and 5,759 in
1895. 1t will be seen that the decrease in
self-murder since 1897 has been steady. t
this total 4,I55 were males and ,IS5 females,
which is about the usual proI ortion year
by year for the last ten years. Among pro
fessional men physicians still head the list,
So having taken their own lives, as com
nared with "A in 1898, Al in 1897, AZ in 1896.
50 in 1895 and As in 1894. During the year
also %clergymen, Z prominent attorneys, Z
persons engaged in the banking business,
2 actors, Z journalists and 2 college profess
sors have committed suicide. The causes
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Take Laxative Brcmo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refundm money if il fails to cure. 25c.