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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

The burglar had entered the house as
quietly as possible, but his shoes were not
padded and they made some noise He had
Just reached the door Of the bedroom when
he heard some one moving in the bed as if
about to get up, and he paused. The sound
of a woman's voice hoated to his ears. IF
you don't take olfyour boots when you come
into this house it said, there's going to
be trouble, and whole lot Of it. Here it's
been raining for three hours, and you dare
to tramp over my carpets with your muddy
boots on. Go downstairs and take them off !"
He went downstairs without a word, but he
didn't take off his boots Instead he went
out into the night again, and the pal who
was waiting for him saw a tear glisten in his
eve. Il can't rob that house, he said. 1T
reminds me of home. '-Lewiston (Me.)
journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
CATARRH
or inflammation of this delicate pink
membrane.

or inflammation of this delicate pink
membrane.
The system is weakened i'll win
ter. The delicate lining is more
susceptible to irritation or inhamma-
ton, and thus we have pneumonia.
grip, colds, coughs, fevers, etc, all
catarrhal conditions which may
easily be checked by one catarrh
cure-Pe-ru-na.
That's the only way out of it.
You may dose forever-you will
not be we'll until you try the true
cure and that is Pe-ru-na. You
may think your trouble is some
other disease and not catarrh. Call
it what you will, one thing is sure,
your system is affected and must be
treated, and Pe-ru-na is the only
remedy which reaches the right
place and does cure.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
Wisconsin hanks.

The semiannual report of State Bank
Examiner f. l. Kidd states that the
total deposits of the state and private
banks of Wisconsin have increased
over $1,200,0O0 and the loans over
81, 100000. There are now 1877 state
and 1877 private banks operating in the
state. Since the first of the year new
state banks have been opened at Bel
mont, Iron River, Monticello and Stan
ley and new private banks at Cobb,
Gidden, Hillsboro. Osseo, Reedstown,
Rice Lake and Westlield.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

The Bund is he name given in almost
all eastern -seaports 10 the street
frontage on the water. This street is
usually the trade center, and rumors
that are likely toaf feet trade or political
conditions fly thick and fast about it.
AS most of these rumors are unfounded,
It is the habit in the orient to call a
story whose authenticity is doubted a
.hnnder'-N Y Sun.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

The English parliament makes lib
IL allowances TO the women Of the
al family. A queen dowager's an
nuai income from that source is $780,
600. That of a dowager princess of
Wales is 5000, 900. Other widows of
royal princes receive 10000 The
grand duchess of Mecklenburg- Strelitz,
granddaughter Of George III, receives
$4,000 yearly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
He wouIdn'tTeII.

The argument Dy analogy or hYpothetical
case is often dangerous A very stately
and digniiied clergyman used to tell a story
illustrative of the risk of this method One
of his parishioners was much addicted to
drink and one night the vicar met nun
coming home in such a condition that he
demonstrated with him on the spot, and by
way of clinching his argument, asked:
What would you say if you were to see
me reeling down the street in a state Of
hopeless intoxication" The offender APP
pcared to be deeply impressed and an.
swered, fervently: Il wouldn't tell a soul,
sir.'-San Francisco Argonaut.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
A RULER LAID LOW.
King Humbert of Italy the Victim
of Assassin's Bullet.
Tragedy Occurred just ne the Sow
ereigR Was Departing from
Fete at Monxa-ItaIy's New
King and Queen.

Monza. Italy, July 3o.-King Hum
bert has been assassinated. He was
shot here Sunday evening by man
named Angelo Bressi. and died in a few
minutes.
The king had been attending dis
tribution of prizes in connection with
a gymnastic competition. He had just
entered his carriage with his abide
camp, amid the cheers of the crowd,
when he was struck by three revolver
shots fired in quick succession. One
pierced the heart of his majesty. who
fell back and expired n few minutes.
The assassin was Immediately ar
rested, and with some difficulty saved
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
SURRENDERS TO BRITISH.
Gen. PrinsIoO and 5000 Beers submit
Internationally to Lord
Roberts Forces.

Cape Town, July 31:-Gen. Prinsloo.
with 5000 men, has surrendered I'M
conditionally to the British.
London, July 30.-A special dispatch
from Cape Town says: Gen. Christian
Dewet has offered to surrender on con-
dition that his followers be permitted
to return to their homes unmo,ested.
Lord Roberts has refused anything ex-
cept unconditional surrender"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
Train smnshex n Cnrrinee.

-Four young people out riding had a
miraculous escape from death at
Waunakee. The Chicago e. North
western limited. running al fun speed,
struck their carriage. rendering two of
the occupants insensible and injuring
the others. Those in the carriage were
George Hammond and Celia Halburn.
of Lodi, and Alice NanAntwerp, of
Sparta, and William Pierce, of Fort At
kinson.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
Crop Outlook.

The weekly crop report of the Wash
ington weather bureau says for Wis
consin:
Heavy to excessive rains IN southern
and central counties delayed haying and
harvesting and did some damage to grain
in shock: corn making excellent growth,
prospect for large crop good; oats and
barley ripe; tobacco growing rapidly;
cranberries injured to some extent by
frost on June 30; apples falling, crop not
large
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
Like the
Deadly
Under=Current

which grasps one without warning,
the mucous membrane which lines
the entire body suddenly becomes
weakened in some spot and disease
is established. 1t may be of the
lungs, the head, throat, stomach,
bowels, or any other organ. Where
ever it is, and whatever it seems, it
all springs from the same cause
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
TrnIn. CoIIide.

BelleviIle, Ont, July 2s.-The Madoc
passenger train on the Grand Trunk,
bound north. and the Peterboro train,
bound south. collided thursday on a
curve south of Madoc junction. The
engines were badly smashed, and
two cars broken into matchwood. Two
OF the trainmen were killed and five
nersnns were injured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
Saved His Child.

An eagle measuring feet ~ inches
from tip to tip of wings was killed by
T. Smith, farmer living in the town
of Sheboygan Falls. While at work
he saw the great bird fly close to his
children and clasp his daughter Mary,
aged three years. The man secured
a rife and shot the eagle. The child
and bird fell to the ground, the child
not being injured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

OF course the girl who walked 5000
miles on a wager was pretty" They
always are. If she had travelled a mile
by turning handsprings or had crossed
the continent in a box car it would
have been the same, with the possible
addition that she would have been de-
scribed as refined aud highly edu-
Gated" also. That's one way to ac-
quire beauty beauty"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
Droppea Dena.

At La Crosse Prof. E. A. Bach, q
member of the La Crosse baseball
team, dropped dead from heart failure
in the field just before the game be-
tween Winona, Mimi, and La Crosse
had been called. He had been prac-
ticing in center field, and his exer-
tions, together with the heat, brought
on the fatal attack.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
The Gold Democracy.

indianapolis, Ind, July 27.-At the
business meeting of the national com
mittee of the gold democrats Thurs
day Charles Tracy. of New York was
elected chairman, 10 succeed George
Foster Peabody, of New York, who re-
signed on account of ill-health. 1t
was decided to establish headquarters
in Indianapolis. The committee an
nounces that it will carry on vigor-
Gus campaign in the interest of sound
money"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
Crane Cron Will ne Light.

Cleveland, o., July 30.-lnquiry
among the grape growers of northern
Ohio discloses the fact that the crop
will be small this year. In many places
the vines are affected by rot. Some
growers say they will lose 50 per cent.
of the usual crop. and others expect a
reduction of ten per cent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
A By.nd wedding.

Alter a courtship extending over 20
years, during the last ~ of which they
had exchanged letters regularly three
times a week, Carrie NJ. Anderson, of
Fort Atkinson, and John II. Cum
mings, of GAINESVILLE. have been mar
ried, but without ever having seen
each other-for both are blind. The
minister who perform the ceremony,
Rev. George Schorb, of Evanston. ILL.,,
an old friend of the bride and groom,
is also blind, and the maids of honor,
Miss Lizzie Keats and Minnie Donahue,
are likewise sightless.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

A German society has offered a prize
for the designs for an electric rail
way upon which trains can travel
with safety at sp ed of 125 miles an
hour. 1t will be easy enough TO make
the designs, but putting them into
successful practive will be another
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
The DendIy Cigarette.

Springfield, H.. July S0.-Ten per-
sons were injured, two fatally, by the
premature discharge of the evening
gun at the national guard encamp-
ment at Camp Lincoln about five
O'Clock Sunday evening. The eXplo-
sion was caused by some one throw
ing lighted cigarette into some pow
der which had fallen to the ground
owing to a bag of powder being
hroIsau
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

Washington, July 25.-Gen. Stern
berg says that 100 additional medical
officers are wanted by the surgeon gen
eral for duty in the Philippines and
China. He says that only graduates
of reputable medical colleges, with
some experience and under 40 years
OF age. viii be accepted
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

During the second quarter of this
year, ended June 30, State Treasurer
J. o. Davidson received as interest on
state funds deposited in banks $s.11s.3s.
For the quarter ended March 81, s5,-
734.72. was received. making a total of
$13.S53.10 for the first half of the year.
This sum has been covered into the
treasury.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

1t is reported from various points in
the United states that no difference in
the treatment Of Chinese residents has
been seen since news was received of
the murders at Picking; that no indig-
mites or violence has been offered 10
the Chinese population. The fact
might be important if the situation
were reversed ana Americans in China
we're left unmolest,d, while Chinese in
America were mass dcred. But the
safety az ,L> Chinese in the United
States is TO be taken for granted.
That safety is implied in the very cir
,Imstance that this is America
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

The Kin-Pau, a paper published at
Picking, has been running continu-
ously for over 1000 years. "Old Sub
scrfber," who writes, II have taken
your excellent paper since it was
started" is not allowed to star in its
columns
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

The new premier of British Columbia,
Alexander Dunsmuir, is known as the
silent Scotchman" because of his dis
taste for public speaking While in the
legislature he never said a word. His
father acquired extensive coal fields in
British Columbia and amassed a for
tune which has since grown to be prob
ably the largest in Canada. His son
was obliged TO take to politics TO de-
fend his business interests. which were
threatened by hostile legislation. He
isn't saying a word now, but the Duns-
muir coal interests are safe, neverthe-
loss
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

Artificial silks are made of wood
fiber reduced to cellulose by the action
of acids. This is dissolved TO glue
like consistency, forced through holes
in glass and drawn out into threads
which dry and harden in the air, just
as those of the silkworm or spider do.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
Trains Collide.

Detroit Mich, July 30.-Section /
of the Buffalo Bill wild west shows
train suffered a severe collision near
Milwaukee Junction shortly before
daylight Sunday, resulting in the
smashing of a show employees car
containing some 40 sleeping inmates.
Edward Sullivan is dead and nine 9th
ers are in Detroit hospitals suffering
from more or less serious injuries.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

An actress who is summering in
Colorado is said TO have recently
killed an enormous bear, after a
thrilling Hattie and the expenditure
of several cartridges, Irrespective of
the question as to whether the young
woman really did or did not kill the
bear the general public will well
come the story as at least a diver
gence from the old stock tales of dia-
moud robberie5 or of life-saving in the
surf by the heroic actresses who
crowd the modern stage.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
TaImnge Meets the Cnnr.

ST. Petersburg, july <s.-The car
and cazar1na received Rev. DIR. It.
Dewitt 1almage Friday morning at
the Peterhof palace.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

Since 1859 the silk manufacture of
he United States has increased $50 per
Mt, and now the report comes from
'aris that the American silk exhibit
is likely TO be awarded prize superior
TO the French exhibit. This country
seems o be able to 10 almost anything
it turns its hand to. and it is not sur
prising when you consider the variety
of climate and brains within its four
CORNERS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
The merits Of Tho nreparations Of the j

The merits Of the preparations Of the J.
& G. Mcguire Medicine Company OF st..
Louis, No, are beyond all question. This
firm has succeeded in furnishing The Army
and Navy. They went into business N 1871,
and have steadily grown in favor with the
public. not having one failure to report in
50 years, Their Beune Pant, Cundurango,
etc. have become household word. They
are sold by all druggists. Ask for booklet
free, and if you ever get Diarrhea, Dysentery
or Cholera Morbus, give the Beune Plant a
trial, and you Will be convinced. Every ar
ticIe made by tne Mcguire Medicine Com
pany is guaranteed TO do what IS claimed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

Tientsin, the scene of activity in the
Chinese trouble, is known as the Liver
pool Of North China. Being at the
iuncture of the Pei-Ho river and the
Grand canal it is a great trading center,
and some GOO or 700 vessels enter the
harbor each year, the import trade
amounting to something like $33,oO0-
COO a year. 1t is the port of entry for
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

Another municipal government has
been established in the Philippines al
Vigan, on the northwest coast Of the
Island Of Luzon.
Beers drove back Gen. Hunters com.
mand near Bethlehem, the British los
ing so men.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
Lightning Kills Many.

Berlin, July o.-Thunderstorms and
heat this week did great damage in the
eastern provinces, especially in Stettin,
Dantzig, Elbing and Schneidemuehl,
whence a number of deaths are re-
ported. Lightning killed Is persons
and fired and consumed % large es-
tates. A large number of soldiers were
sunstruck and killed in Brunswick,
Posen and Breslau.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
MARKETS.
MINNEAPOLIS MINI. Jul

Minneapolis MINI, July 81.
Wheat-No / northern. 75c: No 2
northern. 74c Sept. 7SS.
Oats-No. 8. white. 24c.
Corn No. s. Ssc.
Cattle-Steers, IS. 25a4. so. cows, IS. 90
as rs
-Muttons. s4.oo; lambs, $500.
Hogs-s4. T595.15.
Butter-Creamery. extras. is9I9c;
creamery. firsts. l7@1sc, dairy. fancy.
i65xc.
Turkeys, 7@sc, spring
chickens. I0c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

London, July 3O.-Angelo Bressi.
the assassin of King Humbert, ac-
cording to a special dispatch from
Rome, is an anarchist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
An Alleged Ab.ronder.

Kansas City. Mo-, July 30.-Accord-
ing TO a report from the Office of the
Bankers and Cattlemen's Protective
association. Edward L. Swazey is flu
gitive from justice. charged with hav-
ing absconded with funds approximat-
ing 1000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

This is certainly hurry up nation.
The special delivery stamp is com
paratively new conner. Yet Uncle
Sans post office department sold no
less than $4,000, 900 of them during the
last fiscal wear.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

Albany. \. ", jus a1.-Gov. Roose-
welt decided not to speak during Au-
gust. but to begin his campaign ir
the west early in September.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
corbett and Mccoy 10 Right.

New York. July 31.-James ). Cor
bett and Charles kid Mccoy have
been matched to fight 25 rounds be
fore the Twentieth Century club in
Madison Square garden in the last
week of AUGUST
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

The statement is made in all serious
ness that the golf fad may postpone,
if not prevent, the laying of the pro-
posed Pacific cable. The explanation is
this: The great demand for golf balls
has created a gutta pereha famine.
The supply is limited, the market has
been cornered and the price has gone
up so high that the promoters OF the
new submarine cable are unable to BUY
what they would need for insulating
nurposes. 1t is claimed that the gutta
percha used for golf balls in the course
Of a year would furnish insulating ma
serial for a cable across the Atlantic.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
India Wants TO BORROW.

Washington. July sl.-Consul Fee, at
Bombay, has advised the state depart
ment that the government OF India de-
sires 10 contract az per cent, loan TO
the amount of SI0,000.o00
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

One thing is to be said of recent
wars. They have stimulated geograph-
zeal knowledge amazingly. Two years
ago how many - us had more than a
vague and fragmentary idea about
places in the Philippines. South Africa
and China which now are familiar
words to every newspaper reader, and
who ever thought of looking up on the
map and in gazetteers and encyclo-
pedias the facts which all of us can
now rattle off gibly as though they
had always been on our tongues enc?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
R,v Scbooner LAUNCHED.

West Bay City, Mich, July 27.-The
schooner Pretoria, the largest wooden
boat ever built, was launched at David
sons shipyard Thursday afternoon.
The Pretoria will carry 5000 gross tons
of iron ore, or 175, 600 bushels of wheat.
She is $50 feet long, 451s feet beam and
81 feet deem.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

from the fury of the populace. He gave
his name as Angelo Bressi. describing
himself as of Prato, in Tuscany.
King Humbert was shot at 10: As
o'clock Sunday evening and died at
1880. The murderer cynically avowed
the crime.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

Philadelphia, July 2s.-Arrange-
ments have been practically completed
for bringing the Olympic games en-
blematic of the worlds championship
TO Franklin field. the University of
Pennsylvania athletic ground, in the
summer of 1904.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

Washington, July 27.-The post Office
department has ordered the establish
ment of rural free delivery service at
Jacksonville. H.; Girard, Kan; Ere
mont and Williamson. Mich; Weston,
o., and Onalaska, Wis. on August 5.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
Michigan Get. Her Money Back

Washington, July 31.-The treasury
department on Monday delivered to
the private secretary of the governor
Of Michigan warrant for S247 ,474. be-
ing the amount due the state for army
stores and munitions of war furnished
BY the state during the Spanish war.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
Mnr Cln.e soon.

Chicago. July 2s.-The iron and steel
trust announces through PRESIDENT
Gary. who speaks for combined cap
ital Of s7eo.oo0pen. that big milis
may close soon. making l5o,oOO men
idle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

London. July 3l-Prinee Alfred Err
nest Albert, duke of Sake Coburg and
Gotha, second son of Queen Victoria,
died suddenly of heart disease at Co.
nest Albert, duke of Saxe-Coburg and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

Recent experiments with torpedo
boats off Portsmouth, England, have
tended to confirm the general opinion
In naval circles that vessels of this
,lass would be of little practical use in
a great naval engagement. whatever
their value in scouting and skirmish-
.ng. Ii was found impossible TO APP
proach a fortified post nearer than
two miles without discovery, even
when speed was so reduced that no
smoke escaped unconsumed from tina
tunnels of the torpedo boats. At this
range any unarmored craft would be
speedil; shot to pieces by an enemy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

Bombay, July so.-The rainfall in
Guzerat is good and general pros
poets have greatly improved. The
crops already sown viii be saved.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
Center Of Formulation.

Washington. July 2s-The best avail
able data put the center of population
of the United States about Blooming
ton. Ind. The center of area, excluding
Alaska. is in northern Kansas.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02
un-An,ericnn.

First Boston Boy Yes; father pun
ished me severely yesterday.
Second Boston Boy-Indeed! Some
parents have such radical ideas about
government without the consent of the
poverned i-Pnck
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-02

A German scientist has figured II out
that the earth weighs 100000 trillion
pounds. This may not be exact to with
in a few pounds, but not even those
who want the earth" are likely to OBJ
iect on that account.