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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

By the plunging of car into deep
chasm near Tacoma, Wash, sc pleas
ure seekers were killed.
The united Christian party in Illi-
nois nominated Rev. John Cordingly,
of Chicago, for governor, and in Iowa
named E. w. Sage, of Washington, for
secretary of state.
Beers captured Lieut.. Rumble and a
patrol of British carbineers near Pre-
toria.
Dispatches from Shanghai are prac-
ticaliy unanimous in the declaration
that the entire European colony in
Picking, numbering nearly 1000 souls,
has been wiped out by the Boxers and
the Chinese soldiers at the instigation
of Prince Tuan. China's emperor was
forced to commit suicide by Prince
Tuan and the dowager empress was
made insane by poison. Rebellion is
spreading TO southern and central
provinces and there is talk of the civ
ilized world having to fight all China.
The Chinese are reported to have
butchered 5000 persons in Picking, and
1T is feared the Boxer revolt will
spread throughout the empire if the
allied army is defeated. Russia has
given Japan free rein to end the war
and the mihado probably will send co.
coo more troops to China.
Turkeys sultan has promised to
pay 100000 indemnity in settlement
of American missionary claims in 90
days
Advices from London say ex-Presi-
dent Steyn and Gen. UeWet are the
only obstacles to the termination of
the war in South Africa.
The emperor has offered a reward of
$500 for every foreigner in Picking
handed over alive TO a German magis-
trate.
For cause unknown Rufus T. Wright
poisoned his wife of three days at
Columbia. S. c., and then poisoned
himself.
A weeks scouting in Luzon resulted
in IL Americans being killed and 166
wounded. One hundred and sixty Fill
ipinos were killed during the week.
In 1899 Manila imports were $17,45O,.
412, of which S1,35o,964 were from
America.
Little light can be shed on the fate Of
Peking legations and foreign residents
in the Chinese capital, Report comes
that the legations were still safe on
July 4, but it is generally discredited,
There is strong belief that no for
eigner is alive in Peking.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12
DOINGS Or A WEEK
What Has Happened Throughout
the Civilized World.
r,vr.c, 1rT,xxyct r,nNynINNrCITn
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

The secretary of state has notified
the powers of the world, through our
ambassadors and ministers, that this
government will enter into any mutual
agreement which has for its object the
restoration of law and order in China.
The report of the deep waterways
commission favors a 20-foot channel
from the lakes to the ocean, which
would cost $3.50, 1S3,3sG.
The interstate commerce commits
sion annual report shows railroad mile
age of 252, 364, an increase of 2,s9s;
number of persons employed, 925,924,
an increase of "a, 466.
The exports of provisions from Amer
lea were $3.50, 600 last year. break
ing the record.
The government has ordered to the
Philippines more than 5000 troops, who
will be diverted to China if develop
ments warrant the step.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.


The southwestern part of Winnie
bago county, particularly the town.
ships of Nepouskun and Utica, was Wis
tied by a tornado, the most destructive
in the history of that locality. The
large barn of Morrisey Bros. was lev
eled TO the ground. Several other
barns were completely wrecked. Re-
ports of loss of stock, horses and cat
tie are coming in fast, and the damage
is estimated at many thousands OF do,-
lars. At Kilbourn heavy wind, rain
and hailstorm unroofed several build
ings and uprooted trees. Plymouth and
and Elroy also experienced a destruc-
tive storm. At Berlin many roofs were
blown off. The entire front of the
Owen livery was blown out and many
streets about the city were blocked
with broken trees. Jim Quaddy, who
was taking shelter under the grand
stand at the fair grounds, was serious
~ injured, and lad with him had an
eye put out. The telephone and electric
light systems are entirely demolished.
Nike Decker, of Fargoville, was struck
oy lightning and instantly killed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12
west VIrginIa's Products.

West Virginia 5 coal output increased
from II 600 tons in 1895 to 1880
600 tons last year. giving employment
TO nearly 1900 more men, who worked
every day in that year, instead of 1876
DAYS in 1895 The bank deposits in
that state have doubled within the
same period. Trade failures have de-
creased by two-thirds. The value Of the
sheep has increased by so per cent.
while the price of wool has doubled
Tobacco is worth considerably more
money now than under the last demo-
cratic administration. The lumber
mills and factories are running full
time. and II is safe to predict that West
Virginia will stay in the republican
cnlmmn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12
Roosevelt visits Mckinley.

Canton, o., July THE home city
of the president on Friday accorded to
his colleague on the republican ma
tional ticket an ovation almost un-
precedented. even in Canton. As the
governor alighted from the train
whistles blew and cannon doomed, and
an immense crowd gathered about the
station gave him a mighty cheer of
welcome. At dinner the only guests at
the Mckinley residence besides the
regular household were Gov. Roosevelt
end Judge and Mrs. Day. President
Mckinley and Gov Roosevelt were in
conference most of the evening, but
nothing could be learned as to the
matters discussed. The governor left
for New York at 1880.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12
Strike Renewed.

st. Louis, July 10. The strike
against the st. Louis Transit com
pany. by its former employees. which
was declared off on July 2. was or
dered renewed Monday at meeting
of the Street Railway Mems union at
the West End Coliseum. This morn
ing at five o'clock was the time fixed
for the renewal of the boycott on all
the company's lines. When the strike
was settled on July there were some
mutterings of discomfort among the
men over the terms of settlement, and
GROWN dailN-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12
DEMOCRATS FOR TRUSTS.
They Talk Loudly hut VIII Not stand
Up when Ii Means
Business.

Democratic members of the house of
representatives won a victory for the
trusts by defeating the Joint resolu-
ton to amend the constitution of the
United States so as to clothe congress
with power to dissolve corporations,
associations and partnerships organ
lied and conducted with a view to pre-
vent free competition, control produce
ton and fix prices. The vote stood
154 to lS1, giving a majority of %, The
affirmative vote was 80 short of the
requisite two-thirds.
Despite the brave show of indigna-
ton and independence made by a num-
Der of democrats in caucus, only FIVE
of them mustered enough courage to
go on record in favor of the resolu-
ton. And neither Sulzer, Rupert,
Salmon nor Lentz was among them.
The five were Messrs. Campbell, of
Montana; Naphen and Thayer, of
Massachusetts; Scrdder, of New York,
and Sibley. of Pennsylvania. Mr.. New
lands, the Nevada silver member, voted
with the republicans. Two repub-
licans-Messrs, Loud and Mccall
voted with the democrats
Mr. Richardson and his popocratic
followers demonstrated their partisan
consistency in a marked degree. For
two days they had been indulging in
ard emf, ying one OF their spasms OF in
dignation and denunciation on ae-
count of trusts and monopolies," and
railing against the octopus" and
then they recorded their votes against
n proposition to give congress power
to deal with the same.
Mr.. De Almond, of Missouri, closed
he debate in opposition to the bill,
and Mr.. Littleiield, of Maine, in favor
of it. Both of them are members of
the judiciary committee. The latter's
speech was valuable contribution to
the discussion. despite the fact that it
was marked by illusions and refer
ences to the democratic party. which
made it unsuitable for circulation as "a
democratic campaign document.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12
Four Firemen Killed.

Pittsburgh, Pa, July 9. = Pitts
burgh's downtown business section
was visited by another disastrous fire
Saturday, the second within a week.
As a result four men are dead and
six others are in hospitals suffering
from injuries which may prove fatal.
All of the victims were iremen.
About $3.50 p. M, when all danger
seemed TO have passed, the ten men
were working on the second floor knee
deep in water. 1t appears that the
weight of the water, with the already
heavy burden the floor was carrying
in the shape of big jewelers. safes of
Goddard, Hill & CO., was too much,
and it gave way. In its plunge
down it dragged the third floor along
with it clear to the cellar. The fire
men were buried under the debris
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12
Thrown Out of Work.

Lebanon, Pa, July 9.-Sixteen hun
bred men have been out of employ
ment by the banking of five furnaces,
two of them owned and three operated
on a five-years' lease by the LacSa-
wanna Iron G. Steel company of Scran-
ton. Two of the furnaces are at West
Lebanon, two at Cornwall and one at
North Cornwall. The cause stated for
the stoppage of operations is the re-
moval of the large steel works of the
Lackawanna company from Scranton
to Buffalo and the existing war over
railroad rates for lake ore.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12

There is a church bell in Salt Lake
City, Utah, which seems to have pc
culiar effect on dogs. On Sunday morn
ing. as soon as the bell begins to ring,
the CANNES within hearing distance
start in single file for the church, in
front of which they keep W bowling
chorus until the bell stops ringing. No
other bell in the city has the same ef-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12
Awful Ravages of Cholera.

London, July 10.-The governor of
Bombay telegraphs to the foreign of
flee as follows: There were 10.320
deaths from cholera and 6,502 fatal
titles in the famine district during the
last week in June. The total deaths
among the numbers on the relief work
in the British districts were 1924.
The number of persons receiving re-
lief is 6.O13. 900"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12
Socialist Nominees.

The socialistic labor party held its
state convention in Milwaukee and
nominated the following ticket:
Governor, Frank H. wilkins. Milwau-
kee; lieutenant governor, Frank Mem
sing, Milwaukee,; secretary of state, r.
Babwick, Milwaukee; state treasurer,
Robert Phillips. Wausau; attorney gem
eral, James Nelson, West Superior; rail-
road commissioner, William lbs Sheboy-
gan; insurance commissioner, Moritz
Sehn. Milwaukee,. electors, Charles Slaby,
Max Boehme, o. E. Harden. Louis Schlei-
ben, Milwaukee: Ernest Page, Louis
Brand, Ernst Koch and Albert Roeder,
Wausau.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12
Two KIIIed by Lightning.

Springfield, H., July 9.-James II.
Shaw, aged 40 years, and Herschel
Book. aged 25 years, were killed by
lightning on the farm of Edward Mil
Ter, three miles south of Williamsville,
Saturday afternoon. The two We're
cutting Miller's wheat when a rain
storm arose. They sought shelter un-
der neighboring tree and a moment
later the tree was struck by lightning
and both men were killed instantly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12
american Athletes win.

London, July 9.-American athletes
on Saturday won eight out of the 10
of the amateur events for the cham
pionship of Great Britain. The ANA
teur Athletic association champion
ship games were held at Stanford
bridge, and as the Americans com
peted in only 10 of the events. they
won all but four of the contests in
which they took part. Such a clean
sweep is without parallel. More espe-
cially is it noticeable when it is re-
membered that they opposed the best
amateurs, not only of England, Ire
land and Scotland, but the colonies as
well
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12
Rob an Old Couple.

Two masked men entered the home
of Ned Bremen, aged about so, living
three miles northeast of Mount Hope,
tied his wife and himself by the feet
and hands and searched the house, Sc
curing $t63 in coin, a $200 deposit
check, and S110 in notes. The robbers
then stole team. drove them about
eight miles toward Bridgeport and
turned them loose.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12

The latest statistics of the railroad
mileage of the world show that some
what more than half of all the railroad
track in the world is in the western
hemisphere and that the United States
has considerably more than all Europe
combined Even the practical compile
tion of the Trans-Siberian road has
failed to bring the eastern hemisphere
up TO an even position with the west
crn. The railroad is ia, symbol of en-
terprise, and in enterprise western civ
ilization is far ahead.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12
shot Her Former Lover.

In sight of her mothers grave Ada
Arlington shot and killed her former
lover, John Resburg, at New st. Louis,
a few miles from West Superior, She
then carried him into her house.
crossed his hands on his breast and sat
up all night with the dead body. Then
she gave herself up. She states that
the man was intoxicated and tried TO
break into her house.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12

The editor Of he Christian Herald.
who has just returned from a tour of
inspection through the famine district
in India, says that the suffering there
is absolutely indescribable and that the
people in this always prosperous couu-
try Of ours cannot appreciate what a
famine and plague really mean. He
says the mortality viii soon be greatly
increased by the monsoons which bring
heavy rains and cool weather. The
people will have to have warm cloth-
ing then as well as food, and he says
that al least a miAion will perish in
the next few months.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12

A scientific paper says that the heat
of an ordinary incandescent electric
light globe is such that if the globe Is
inserted in a quart Of water it will
bring the water to the boiling point
within an hour. Yet people who cover
the globes with fancy paper and silken
shades wonder why their houses burn
down in a mysterious manner.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12

One pleasing thing about crop bull
lctins in this country is that they
never presage a famine. Wheat may
be deteriorating, the potato bug may
he working overtime and the apples
may be dropping from the trees in
stead of in price, but there will be
plenty to eat next year and foreign
ers that come to this market for sup
plies will not be sent away empty
handed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12

There are five remarkable voters IN
the little village of Lee, Conn. Capt.
Jonathan Norton is 104 years old, Ed
win Sturgis 95, Z. P. Tanner So and
John Mclaughlin and L. L. Mellus are
both So, making an aggregate age OF
453 for the five men. Capt. Norton is
said TO be the oldest voter in the coun-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12

For the first time in the history of
Yale university class has been gradu-
ated without a baccalaureate sermon.
1t has always been the practice to have
the president deliver the sermon, and
as until this year the president has al
ways been a clergyman the practice has
never had an exception. President Had
ley, however, not being a clergyman,
could not deliver a sermon, and gave an
address as the best possible substitute
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12

In all the demonstrations OF Ameri-
can superiority in manufacturing there
has been nothing more surprising than
the announcement that the American
silk exhibit has been awarded the first
prize at the Paris exposition. One does
not need TO be old to be able to remem-
Der when French silk was the only kind
worn in this country, and when not a
ward was manufactured here. Now we
are able to beat France in her tradi-
tional speciality and on her own soil.
According TO last census the manHfac-
lures ofsilk and silk goods in the United
States amounted to nearly S5o,eo9.0e0.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12

While our temperance friends are agi-
tated over the establishment of the can.
teen. they might remember that the
consumption Of spirits in the United
States was 1873 gallons per capita in
1891 under President Cleveland and
only 10 gallons in 1898 and LIS gal.
Ions per capita in 1899. The consump-
ton OF beer in 1924 was ISIS gallons
per capita; last year it was f4.96 gal
Ions per capita.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12

Joliet. H.. July 10. The converter
and billet mill of the illinois Steel com
pany resumed and nearly a thousand
men were put ID work The amalga-
mated scale has not been signed, but
indications ars; that a speedy settle
ment will be effected and the mill kept
running steadily.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12

The new Trans-Siberian railway,
when complete, is to be the safest,
cheapest and most comfortable in the
world. The safety Of the Manchurian
line will be due to the flatness of the
region traversed, not a single tunnel
being necessary between the Ural and
the Amour; that is to say from one end
Of Siberia to the other.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12

New York. July 9.-Two large slaugh-
ter houses near Newark n. j., were
DESTROYED by fire Saturday. They
we're owned by Binbler d Nanwagener
and the Swift e. Bathgate company.
The loss. Ss5.090. The entire plants
were destroyed. with nine car loads of
dressed hogs, $50 head Of live stock and
many tons of lard
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12

The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
railroad has closed n contract with
the Grow Indians for the grading of
section of roadbed near the red
mems reservation 1t is hardly nee
cssary to say that most Of the hard
work will be done with crowbars,
while scalpers will operate on that
section of the road long before it is
omen for general traffic.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12

A woman depositor in Jersey City
savings bank lost her book and the I'M
known finder drew $3.50 on it. The
woman sued to recover, and the case
has finally reached the court of errors
and appeals, which decides that savings
banks are not liable under such circum-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12

City of Mexico, July 10.-The cleo
toral colleges met in the chief towns
and cities all over the republic Mon
day and cast their votes for president
The returns will come in slowly from
the outlying states, but a great ma
jority of the votes were cast for Gen
Diaz, insuring his reelection for the
term of four years dating from De-
cember / next
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12

Scientists are much perplexed over
the finding Of a curious chain in the
ruins of a house at Pompeii, and none
of the wise men has as yet been able
TO give any idea as to the uses of the
article. Further research may show
that the Roman matrons were accus-
TONED to chain their husbands to the
wall when the Gracchian League of Ad-
vanced Femininity held its weekly
1ncptippS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12
NntinnnI Einnnces.

With an available cash balance of al
most three hundred million dollars
$500. 600 ,oo0) in the treasury a Wash
ington, the nations finances are in
considerably better shape than they
were when Grover Cleveland and Sec
rotary Carlisle were hunting around to
sell United States bonds in the Lon
don market at high rates of interest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12
Donor of Many Fountains

San Francisco, July lO.-Dr. Henry
d. Cogswell died at night, aged so
years He was the founder of the
polytechnic college in this city which
bears his name, but will be remem-
bered chiefly by the drinking foun-
tains which he presented to the many
cities Throughout the union.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12

Probably the most successful sutton
Of modern times is Alois Frankenberg,
a Bavarian. who has just been SEN
fenced at Gratz, in Austria, to spend
two years and half in prison because
he made love to too many girls and
swindled them out of goodly sums Of
money. This modern Don Juan is him
self authority for the statement that
he had offered his hand and heart to
nj least 100 maids and widows.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12
rarty that TurIs Flags.

The last democratic administration
ordered the flag hauled down from a
valuable Pacific possession. Should
the next administration be democratic
the chances are that there will be more
flag furling and the blood and treasure
expended will 60 for nauchi.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12

At Quitman, Miss. Randolph Evans
(colored) was hanged for murder.
A wind and rainstorm swept over
southern Michigan, doing damage in
Kalamazoo and vicinity of $500, 900.
In Frankfort four men accused of
completely in the assassination of Goe-
bel, OF Kentucky, were put on trial.
The prices of tea and candy have
gone up because of fighting in China.
Flames started by drunken man de-
stroyed all the business houses on the
north side of Main street in Window,
Mich
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12

New York, July 10.-The inventory
of the personal estate of late Vice
President Garrett A. Hobart was filed
with the surrogate at Paterson. y.
j., Monday 1t appraises the late vice
presidents wealth at $2,62s. AL Mr..
Hobart held bonds in % corporations,
and stock in over 100
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-12
Mere Talk

Those who are olde enough TO remem-
Der will recall how the democracy as
serted that the country was drifting
into imperialism because there was
talk of nominating Grant for third
term. Yet they nominated Cleveland
three times. and now talk of imperial
ism because Mckinley is to be elected
a second time.
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MARKETS.
Minneapolis. Mimi, Jul

minneapolis. mlnEi., July 10.
Wheat-No / northern, Sic; No. .
northern. roc; September, 79sc
oats-No. 5, white, 24e.
Corn-No. 5, Ale.
Cattle Steers, IS. a5aS.5o; cows. s.. rs
QS.25
sheep Muttons, $3.50; lambs, s4.75.
Hogs-s4 75@ 500.
Butter Creamery, extras. ls9i9c;
creamery, firsts l791sc, dairy. fancy.
l659c.
Poultry Turkeys, 7@sc, spring
chickens, 10c.
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Fall River. Mass. July 10.-ln COM
pliance with an agreement to curtail
production for four weeks during ne
summer, several cotton mills here on
Monday suspended operations. When
the curtailment is in full operation
nearly 10000 employees win be affected.