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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.


Laura Humber. IL years old, daugh-
ter of John Humber, was brought into
court in Chippewa Falls, charged with
attempting TO murder her parents
and three sisters. The girl broke
glass into fine particles and placed it
IN several articles of food, but the
glass was discovered by one of the
sisters before any of the food was
eaten, According to the fathers story
the girl is utterly depraved. lie
stated that she had tortured to death
three domestic animals and dozen
chickens, and destroyed nearly all the
family's wearing apparel. Judge Con-
dit committed the girl 10 the indus
trial school in Milwaukee.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
A scene of Horror.

The scene that greeted Harry Lapham
and Swan Floreen when they arrived on
the scene was one of horror. The wound
ed had been lying where they fell over fif-
teen minutes and the room was spattered
with blood. One-half the table was red
pool, showing where the life had ebbed
from the father as he lay with his face in
his arms.
The mother was lying in the doorway.
The blood had made a little pool on the
floor On each side the wainscoting showed
the prints of bloody hands, where Mrs.
Wise had tried to help herself during the
absence of her daughters. Joseph threshed
around the floor after being hit and left
his blood everywhere. When Lapham and
Floreen arrived they set about to do what
they could for the stricken family.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
FootbalI schedule.

Manager John L. Fisher. of the
Wisconsin University Athletic asso-
citation. has completed his football
schedule for next fall and announced
it as follows:
Ripon at Madison, September 20; Lake
Forest at Madison. October 6; Beloit at
Milwaukee, October 10; upper Iowa at
Madison. October 20. Grinnel at Madison.
October p; Minnesota at Minneapolis, No
vember 3; NOtre Dame at Madison Novem-
Der 10: Chicago university at Chicago. No
vember II; November "A is open; Illinois at
Madison, Thanksgiving day
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
Nnmher mSI,fnen.r

Tn his history Of New York one of the
classics OF American authorShips DiedriclS
kniekerboeker Washington lrvmg) wrote
lovingly, yet with upctuous sarcasm, of the
beauties and tmditions Of MS loved Men
Netherlands" the peaceful valley OF the
Hudson from Albany to Manhattan, the
many legends with which the entire region
bounds-notably that of Rip Van Wrinkle
and ms long sleep-and of the ancient names
and families whose descendants are still a
power IN that locality. So far-reaching were
the effects of the History that in time the
name "knickerhocker" became the popular
one Tor the patron SAINT of New York City.
he usually being represented as a benignant
old German of ample girth, clutchng firmly
the long stemmed clay pipe which Irving inn
mortallzed and gazing over his beloved City
Kecognizng the vein OF sentiment in the
American people long ago train service was
iuaugurated to New York from ST. Louis
TO which Father Knickerbocker lent his
name and through the efforts of the line
which introduced the service the "knicker-
booker Special has become as familiar TO
the average travelled American as TO the res
ldentS OF his own City. Leaving St Louis at
noon, the traveller is borne swiftly and safe
~ to Father knickerbocker's abode, ttav-
epslng by daylight those scenes with which
he was SO familiar, arriving at New \ ork the
next day IN time for a leisurey preparation
for evening.
So popular has the service proven that tho
Zig Four has started a new train as com
panion, il leaving St Louis 500 A. NJ re-
celVing all Western and Southwestern con-
rectiops and arriving in New York at ?: S.
the next day This train is known as the
New York and Boston Limited, but the way
farer who travels much viii call it Number
Sixteen in emulation of his railroad breth-
rem and inquire 1t she is on time A
months business has demonstrated that It is
a success. The Zig Fours motto is Com
fort in travel, and the train amply lives up
10 the motto. as 4 trip on 1t will prove to
those who desire every convenience in travel,
a letter 10 the General Office OF the Big
-Four at Cincinnati about any OF their trains
will always receive prompt and courteous
reply
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31

1t is stated that the increase in the
number of bicycles turned out by the
American factories this year will be
ten per cent as compared with last
year. There are some 80 manufactur-
crs Of bicycles in the country and the
aggregate output last year was 1000
OO0 wheels. The statistics further
show that there are now 100000 BIZ
cycles in use in America.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31

The Buffalo News remarks that the
Lancaster (O) woman who, though
confined to her bed as a paralytic for
30 years, has still earned enough
money to pay for her home and sup
port her family, ought to be last
ing reproach to a large number of
husky male Americans.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31

In the case of 4. NJ. Cronce, charged
with resisting an officer, Judge Good
land held in Shawano that the form
Of warrant prescribed by the legisla-
ture for violation of city ordinances
is unconstitutional and void and not
protection to an officer. According
to this decision, every warrant issued
and served under this act throughout
the state is Illegal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
cnnfrncf Awnrded.

Washington. May 2s.-The secretary
of war has awarded the contract for
the construction of q .breakwater at
San Pedro. Cal. to the California Con-
struction company. al il bid Of s2,375,-
coo. The original contractors for this
work failed in the performance OF
contract requirements and their con-
tract was annulled
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
NOW Free tn Marry

The injunction by which Henry
Momsen. Jr., and Mrs. Nina Olsen
were restrained from marrying each
other was dissolved in Milwaukee by
Judge Pereles. The court held that
the circuit court had no jurisdiction
and pointed out the great abridge-
ment of personal liberty that would
ensue if such injunction should be-
como the rule
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31

Following is list of the states which
by action of their legislatures have
approved election of senator's by the
people Nevada, Utah, Washington,
Wyoming, North Carolina, Montana,
Arkansas, Idaho California, Colorado,
Florida. Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Min
nesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New
Hampshire, No IN Carolina, North Da-
kota, Ohio. Oregon and Pennsylvania.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
PAPER MIL burned,

The Flambeau Paper company's
mill and warehouse at Parke Falls,
Price county was burned. the loss
being 100000. The fire originated in
the engine room. The principal stock
holders of the company are Henry
Sherry and F. T. Russell, of Neenah.
Assistance from Medford and Abbotts-
ford prevented the destruction of the
village.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31

An Omaha man has set himself the
task Of writing a woman's Bible. After
he has finished he viii of course get
up cbildren's Bible, and then pos
sibly an old folks Bible. He might
lust as well cater to all while he is
about If.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31

This great world of ours has many
wonders we have never heard Of The
Gersoppa falls, on the Sharavatti river,
in South Kenara, India, has just been
explored and found TO be higher and
more magnificent than Niagara, The
water makes a clear drop Of $40 feet
over the Gersoppa falls.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
Commits Suicide.

St. Joseph, Mo. May 2s.-Prof Rob
ert Wiziarde, a young author and com
poser who came to st. Joseph sew
eral months ago from Kansas City,
committed suicide in his studio here
by cutting the arteries in his wrists
with a razor He left no note to ex-
plain why he committed the deed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31

Americas most unique exhibit at the
Paris exposition, the corn kitchen,
has been formally opened. As civil
zation dispenser in the family OF ma
lions the United States of America will
let others rely upon the sword while
its faith is pinned TO johnny cake.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
Pnncr Men Meet.

Representatives of every print-paper
mill in the state attended an impor-
tant meeting held in Milwaukee,
called for the purpose of forming an
association that will buy paper-mill
supplies and act as a selling agency
for disposing of the entire product of
the mills. 81 s,x
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
e,tI.f..,oriIv Settled.

Washington. May 2s.-Consus ten
erai Stowe at Cape Town has report
ed to the state department that Inc
seizures or -four and provisions. on
the three vessels. Mashona BeaiFiee
and Maria. have been finally ana sal
| isfactorily settled.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
RInM Caused His Denth.

Bridgeport, Conn, May 2S.-Eddie
Teabout, the colored pugilist who was
taken to the Bridgeport hospital in an
insensble condition last Friday night
as the result of blow received during
Il boxing match with William Forsyth,
died Sunday without regaining con-
seriousness Forsyth is in Jail.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
TO Go to PekInE.

Washington. May 2s--Lieut. Col.
John S. Mallory. Forty-frst infantry,
has been detailed as one of the Off
GERS TO obtain military information
abroad. He will be designated as
military attache and assigned to the
American legation at Picking.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31

For, Worth Ten May Is. duel
to the death Was fought BY Emmett Coy
and Ronifacio Perez. cowmen IN Hi
daieo county. AZ loo yards Winches-
tiers were used. Both men fell dead in
their tracks.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31

The Johnson shell, about which
there is so much official secrecy that
is printed in every paper in the coun-
try has, it is said. a cap at its nose
filed with some soft substance that
coats the armor plate and prevents
the proiectile from glancing. All force
is expended at the point of contact
and it goes through the plate like a
mite through an old cheese. The man
who wears an old stove lid over his
manly bosom has no more show than
the army dude with the starched shirt
front
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
Paper Viii Destroyed.

Milwaukee. May 2s.-A Sentinel spe-
cial from Phillips, Wis, says the Flam-
beau Paper company's mill and ware
house at Parke Falls. in Price county,
burned at an early hour Sunday, en-
failing a loss of $1,000
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31

Boise. Idaho, May 2s.-By an explo-
sion of dynamite in the Florida noun
tain tunnel of the Trade Dollar com
panv at Silver City Dan Joyce and
Asher Jesse were killed and Andy Davis
and Joseph Nelson seriously hurt. The
accident was caused by drilling into a
missed hole.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
Is 81 Years old.

Boston, May 2S.-In the midst of
flowers sent in generous quantities by
friends from all over the country, Mrs.
Julia Ward Howe, one of the foremost
women of the country, received her
friends Sunday, on the eighty-first an
niversary of her birth. Messages of
congratulation also poured in. Mrs.
Howe is in excellent health
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
Attcn,nIcd murder.

Toledo. o.. May 2s.-Charies liartl-
ley. il real estate dealer of Chicago.
and owner of considerable property
here. attempted to assassinate his
stepfaiher, Il \ hartley. at the lat
ter's home on Grand avenue, but after
desperate struggle was arrested
jealousy is said TO bc the cause.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
nnnh E,cI,nnre.

Washington, May 2S.-The amount
of bonds so far exchanged at the
treasury for the new two ner cent.
consols of 1880 IS S2sl $4,000, of
which SOL Dos. 500 was received from
individuals and institutions other
thnn nnfinnnI hunks.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
Confederate Reunion,

Louisville. Ky, May 2S.-The elabo-
rate preparations for the entertain
ment of the tenth annual reunion OF
confederate veterans. which begins
May 30 and lasts five days, are com
plete. 1. is estimated 10000 visitors
Nyil1 attend
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31

It is stated that no less than l2'oOO,-
600 acres of the Sahara desert have
been made fruitful by means of irriga-
ton. Man is never satisfied with what
he has and is continually reaching out
for more
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
MRS. Gladstone Very Ill.

London, May 2S.-The illness of Mrs.
Gladstone is now reported to be more
serious Her strength is gradually fail
ing, and the members of the family
have been summoned to Hawarden.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31

The shear trust, organized two years
ago with good financial backing, has
given up the ghost, its stockholders
losing almost every dollar. 1t is evil
dent that in this case at least the
shearers were among the shorn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31

Chicago, May % Tirlothy Il. Black
stone. former president 81 the Chicago
q Alton systems Of west ein railroads
and probably the oldest railroad chiet
executive in America, diet early IN the
morning az his home. 2g3 Michigan aV-
rnle. ageh II NearS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
A BnttIe with Outlaws.

Salt Lake City. May 2s.-A special
from Thompson's Springs, Utah says
that two sheriifs were killed in a bat
tie with outlaws so miles east of that
place. Posses are now on the way TO
the scene.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
No. sncccea nntchford.

Washington. MAY > II is under
stood that the president has decided
10 appoint as member of the indus
trial commission, 10 succeed II ID.
Ratchford. resigned. Mr. Charles
Leitchman. Of Massachusetts. former
IL general secretary-treasurer of the
KNIGHTS of labor
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31

When Francis Douce, a famous an
tiquary, died in London in 1884 he be-
dueathcd a box o the British museum,
stipulating that it must not be opened
until the year 1000. At meeting of the
trustees of the institution recently the
sealed box was solemnly opened and
found to contain nothing but lot of
old rubbish and a note from Douce say
ing that in his opinion 1T is foolish
to leave anything to persons of the az
eragc intelligence of the British mu.
scum trustees"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
Mig Contrnc4.

The Jones-Earle Shoe company in
Racine has been awarded contract
by the United States government to
manufacture 10000 pairs of shoes for
the United States soldiers, the price
for the same amounting to about $780,
on0
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31

At a flower show recently held in
London flower was exhibited that
WIS said to have been grown from
seed found in an Egyptian mummy
case known to be 1000 years old. The
flower is much like our modern sweet
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
c,nt ,IcCnrtv Dead.

Richmond. Va. May 2s.-Capt. Page
McCarty. one of the principals in the
famous McCarty- Mordecai duel. is
dead. the result of long illness. The
duel. which took place here in the
spring of 1873, was one of the most
celebrated since the civil war.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31

It is believed that ireland was the
first place in western Europe the grey
hound was established and the dog
was great favorite with early Brit
fish monarchs. He did not take his
name because he was gray, but, ac-
cording to one authority. because the
prefix gre" is Synonymous with gra-
dus or degree and among dogs then he
took fist place.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
No New Cnses of PIague.

San Francisco, May 2s.-Dr. O'Brien
secretary of the board of health,
stated to the press that no new cases
of plague had been reported to the
board of health, and that he knew
nothing of the case reported to the
authorities in Washington by DR..
Kinyoun, the federal quarantine Off
Ger at is port
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
INC question of DESSERT

Is easily and simply solved with package
of Burnhams Hasty Jeuycon. II u only
necessary 10 dissolve package Of u IN boil
ing water and set away to cool. The result
is a delightfully."- pure jelly, and an ideai des-
CERT The havors are orange lemon, straw
berry. raspberry. peach, " d cherry and the
unAavored 'ealfsfoot'' for making wine and
coffee jellies. Ali grocers sell II.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
How MsEGh
YOzg Eat

Is not the question, but, how mach YOU d.-
gest, because food does good only when it
is digested and assimilated, taken up by the
blood. and made into muscle, nerve, bone
and tissue Hoods Sarsaparilla restores to
the stomach its powers OF digestion. Then
appetite is natural and healthy. Then dys-
pepsia is gone, and strength, elasticity and
endurance return.
Stomach Trouble MY mother had
a very bad stomach trouble. She weighed
only i'll pounds After taking four bottles
of Hoods Sarsaparilla she weighed 1876
pounds She took it again after the grip and
one bottle got her up" Miss Otie Mccoy,
526 Lafayette Ave, Lebanon, Ind,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
Application for Extradition.

Washington, May 2s.-The state DC
partment has received from the Brit
ish ambassador ii formal application
for the eNtradition Of 1ount &c
Toulouse Lautrec. now under arrest
in Chicago on charge of swimming
and forgery committed in Montreal,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
Indi.tprnt reported.

Cincinnati May =. An Indictment
charging FaItha Gillian. domestic in
the family OF Or. n ] AMBROSE. with
having administered poison 10 mem
beers Of the family ~ their food. was
rnn1,rietI 10 the eranG inrN.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31

The book and printing trades of
Germany celebrated the five hun
dredth anniversary of the birth OF
Gutenberg by unwilling a monument
in Berlin typifying the printing and
bookmaking art.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31

Japan. has discovered some very rich
gold mines, aud forthwith she an
nounces that no foreigners will be
permitted to come in and work them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31

New York. May p The New York
state democratic leaders have decided
TO uphold Bryan and pledge support
to any platform adopted by the Kan
sas City convention.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
ue,oriaT Dny observed.

Lexington. Va, May 2s.-Confeder-
ate Memorial day was observed here
Saturday. The resting places of Gen.
r. L. Lee and Gen. "Stonewali'' Jack
son were beautifully decorated Ap-
propriate services. both civic and mill
tary, were rendered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31

New York. May 2s.-James j. coogan,
president of the borough of Manhattan
and leader in Tammany Hall. has
contributed 100000 to the democratic
national committee with the stipula-
ton that the gift be rescinded if Will
liam j. Bryan is not renominated.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31

Washington, May 2s. congressman
Lorimer. of Illinois, and Grosvenor, of
Ohio, have declared unequivocally in
favor of the nomination by the repub-
lican national convention of Jonathan
p. Dolliser, of Iowa, for the vice presi-
daucv
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
Arc Cnnsecrnted.

Chicago, May 2S.-Bishops d. II.
Moore and j. W. Hamilton and Mission
airy Bishops L. w. Parker and f. W.
Warne. of the Methodist Episcopal
church, were consecrated for their
work at the Auditorium on SUNDAY.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31

An Usage Indian named Laboring Miles
was taken before Indian Agent Pollack a few
days ago for some medicine. As it Is rare
thing, says the Chicago Inter Ocean, for an
Indian to ask for white mans medicine"
the agent said: "Sicb. Laborng?"
Pretty sick, eh?" continued the agent.
pretty near die, replied Laboring, after
a pause. Looked up in sky. Saw big light;
saw Jesus and Jesus mother"
The Indian then said his father beckoned
him to come up into the clouds.
You ought to have gone" advised the
The Indian shook his head.
Don't you want to go to Heaven asked
the agent,
Not now" said I4aboring Miles. 81 want
to kill one heap id Indian before go
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31

New York's suicide bill, which GOV.
Roosevelt has signed, makes it a misde-
meanor to publish or cause to be pub
lished or conuive al the publication OF
any letter, telegram or private paper
or any portion thereof found on or
among the effects of any person dan
gerously wounded or who has commit
ted suicide or died suddenly or who
las been found dead. The only time
such publication shall be justitiable
is when the coroner declares in writ
ing that it is necessary to aid in discov-
cry of a crime or in the identification
of the wounded or deceased person.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31

Rapid growth of the copper indus
try in the United States and the large
proportion which this country sup
plies of the worlds copper is shown
by a German publication entitled ~
Century of Copper" 1t shows that
the United States has during the
years 1sol-19o0 produced more than
one-half of the copper of the world,
while in the preceding decade it sup
piled about one-third of the worlds
production and in the decade fs7l-1SgO
the portion supplied by the United
States was only about one-sixth Of the
total, says the Scientific American
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31

The rising young poet in an eastern
town had recited several of his latest
efforts to the fair young girl by his
side and, as rising poets usually do,
he paused for comment, Truly. :"
said the maiden. in her sweet manner,
"vou are the best specimen of ho-
marus Americanus l have ever seen"
The rising poet was even more siSloly
proud than usual until be looked IN
the back OF the dictionary andiearneu
that "homarus Amerieanus was ihs
scientific name for ''lobster. FMS Is
the result of allowing our daughters
toread the classics and talk slang. TOO.