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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26
Beckhnm Nominated.

Lexington, Ky, July 21.-At 3:05 a.
m. Beckham was nominate. for gov
ernor by the state democratic conven-
ton. The platform declares for fair
elections and recommends that the
act known as the Goebel election law,
be amended. and that uTtil so amend
ed as to be satisfactory to all the re-
publicans shall have representatives
on both the state and county election
commissions
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26

Belgium's census was taken on the
last day of last year. and the general
results as regards population have just
been made public. The population Of
the kingdom is 6,744.532. consisting OF
1858, 436 males and 1881 ,096 females.
Officially Antwerp is the most populous
town. with 2S2,O1s inhabitants; Brus-
sells follows with 201,065.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26

The heat was so terrific in New York
the other day as TO set off an auto
matte fire alarm in soap factory. The
contriyance is regulated TO give an
alarm and send down a shower of wa
ter when the temperature in the room
reaches a certain number of degrees
Fahrenheit There was no fire, but
the sun did the business, and the
sprinklers nearly drowned out the
soap factory before they could be
stoned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26

The population of China is variously
estimated al from 500 100000 to 4OO,-
100000 Perhaps il is felt that in that
country hundred million inhabitants,
more or less. hardly count though ac-
cording to western standards that
number would make several big ma
ticus. But whether the higher or low
or figure be accepted, il is evident that
China has a population large enough
10 continue to make trouble for long
time to come
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26
ronEIGN INrELLIeENcE.

The Chinese envoy at St. Petersburg
has been handed passports and re-
uuesfed him 10 leave Russia.
The American and German govern
ments have secured - steamships 70
carry troops, stores and war material
to China
Roberts reports the repulse of an as
Sault bv the Beers on the position held
bv Gen. Pole-Carew The burghers are
said TO have lost heavily.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26
Fa.hionabIe Resort Harmed.

Dunsmuir, Cal, July Elastic
Crag tavern, fashionable summer re-
sort in th Sierra mountains, was de-
stroyeu by fire, together with its con-
tents, at an early hour Friday morn
ing. There were so guests in the bo-
tel All escaped without injury. The
fire originated in the laundry The
total loss Is estimated at 100000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26
Pier CnIInnsch.

CONSERVATION to say the least was
caused by big party of excursion
lists at Reads park, Lake Geneva,
when steamboat pier collapsed, pre-
cipitating fully hundred persons
into the lake. For a few moments
many lives were endangered, but all
were rescued and no one was injured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26

The exact center of population IN
the United States, as disclosed by the
recent enumeration is point at which
there is absolutely no population at
all. The centerisa an uninhabited spot IN
Jackson county. Ind, eastward from
Brown sfnNn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26
KILLED His Wife.

Burlington, la, July as. +. Dahl
man confesses that he killed his wife
in St. Louis on the night of March
81. 1897, by smothering her with
pillow. She was i'll. and he was
watching by her bedside. She asked
for drink, and he gave it. then put
the pillow over her face, holding it
tight till she was dead. Remorse
compelled him to confess TO the au-
abnr;tioc hare
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26

Paris, July 21.-The fact of the APP
pointment of Rev. John Joseph Keane,
formerly rector of the Catholic uni
versity of America at Washington, ID.
C.. as archbishop of Dubuque, Ia, is
confirmed on the authority of Arch
bishops Ireland and Kain, who are now
in this CITY
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26
Mrs. Potter Pn'mer's Gems stolen.

Paris, July 23.-Mrs. Potter Palmer,
of Chicago, one of the members of the
United States commission to the expo
sition. Saturday advertised an offer Of
a reward of $500 for information lead
ing to the return of necklace valued
at $4,000. which is missing. The neck
lace is composed of eineralds set with
diamonds and othe- jewels. among
the emeralds being one of the finest
specimens extant, and the size of a
pigeons egg. 1t is not known wheth-
er the necklace was lost or stolen, but
it is believed it was stolen, as it was
missed by Mrs. Palmer after entering
the Palace Elysee Hotel from her car
rage
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26
Fourht 10 the Death.

Aberdeen. 5. D.. July "a terrible
encounter occurred between two Rus
sian farmers, whose names have not
vet been learned, in Emmons county.
which resulted in the death of both.
There was no witness 10 the battle.
but il is supposed they qusrreIed over
a tract OF hay land and attacked each
nther with pitchforks
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26
wa. once Champion.

Youngstown. o.. july 24.-William
Goodall. at one time the champion
heavyweight pugilist of England, died
here after brief illness. aged 81 years.
During his career as fighter Goodall
met Jem Mace. Joe Goss and many
othef pupilistg
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26

Col. Emerson II. Liscum, the first
American oncer to be killed in the
fighting in China. was a typical Amer
Jean soldie. who had fought in four
wars That the latter statement can
he made of man who volunteered
and first saw service in the war of
the rebellion may prove rather start
ling to the thoughtless, but such is
the fact Col. IiScum was wounded
at Gettysburg and at : an Juan Hill,
he fought in the Philippines and was
killed in China, and yet it is said we are
not actually at war with the Chinese
Governments
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26

Experiments have for some time been
made in England with smokeless coal.
This peculiar fuel may be burned either
in an ordinary CRATE or in basin IN
the middle of the room without de-
veIoping any perceptible odor or smoke
at any time. The fire looks like the
finest coal fire. and the flame is white
and blue
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26

At the present time the United
States have more warship tonnage I'M
der construction than ever before in
the history of the country in time of
peace. The new vessels building or
authorized include 10 of all classes, ~
of which are battleships, six ar
mored cruisers. nine protected tor
pedo-boat destroyers, Is torpedo
boats seven gunboats and one lake
r.uDbOat
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26
R,r uarehou.- Burued.

st. Paul, Mimi. July 24.-ln some as
vet unknown manner the st. Paul Cold
Storage and Warehouse company :
large warehouse on Eagle street caught
fire and was completely DESTROYED. to-
gether with its valuable contents The
loss is estimated at $4,000. with an in
r,,,-arar.ss OF Sssn n1n
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26
MARkEIs.
Minneapolis. Mimi. July -.

Minneapolis. Mimi, July -
Wheat No / northern. &c: No. 3
northern. roc; Sept. 74st
Oats No. 5. white. a4c.
Corn-No. 5. 3sc.
Cattle-Steers. IS. esq 5. SO. cows, 81 rs
@s25
Muttons $500, lambs. $50.
Hogs S4. 75g5l5.
Butter--Creamery extras, 1S@ I9c,
creamery. firsts. IT@isc; dairy, fancy.
l61{c.
Poultry Turkeys. 7@sc, spring
chickens. l0c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26

The squadron of Scots Greys which
was almost wiped out of existence by
the Beers at Nichols Mex recently was
part of the most famous organization
in the army Of England. The regi-
ment's record begins at Blenheim. and
they have fought in all of England's
great battles since. 1t was that regi-
ment which charged down the slope
at Waterloo with the cry OF scotland
forever" the charge that inspired the
famous painting of that name.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26
Train wreckers EoiIed.

Sometime during the night is ties
were planted on the railroad tracks
five miles south of Three Lakes. Alex
Swan, laborer at Wilson g. Go. 5 camp,
Stella Junction, was going to town
early and removed the obstruction Just
in time TO prevent a passenger train
from striking it. Swan also removed
a number of large rocks from a bridge
a short distance north.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26

The conventional method of Chris
tening'' a new boat by breaking bot
tie Of champagne over the prov was
superseded at the launching of the
steamer Cornell in South Chicago by
more picturesque il not a newer
custom. Instead of doing il in the old
way Miss Eta Gunuell. of Buffalo, held
in her hands golden cage from which
She liberated four doves as the steam
or started down the ways. 1t is a Gus
tom borrowed from the japanese, and
has been followed in setting afoat all
the boats Of Carnegie's Pittsburgh
steamship company.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26
Cold In the Treasury.

Washington. July 24.-The govern
ment's holdings of gold on Monday
reached the highest point in its his
tory and amounted TO $427, 49s, 4s2. in
GLIDING the lawful reserve of S150,O00,-
00O The next highest amount was
$427. 23S. 500. which was in the govern
ment's vaults on May ?. 1900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26
Young Gil. Drown.

Mabel Jaryies, aged II years. of Mil
waukee, and Beatrice Pearson. aged IL
years, of St. Paul. were drowned in
the river at Two Rivers. They were
walking along the boomstick when
they both fell in the water, and as the
current was strong they were carried
down
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26
PraciicaI View.

Sbe-Summer is my favorite season
It's SO delightful 10 sit under the
trees and listen TO the concert by ma
lures feathered songsters.
He (enthusiastically) Isn't II,
though? And II doesn't cost a cent,
sither.-Chicago Evening News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26

The regeneration of Siberia seems
to be at hand. An imperial ukase has
lust been published in the Official
Messenger at St. Petersburg abolish
ing the penalty of banishment 70 81
IBERIA for the greater number Of Of
lenses hitherto punishable by that
inbuman method. The ukase marks
the completion Of the transformation
az Siberia from an aggregation q
penal settlements into a true colony
wherein the surplus population OF
Rnssia proper. which is constantly
threatening to outgrow its meaas Of
Subsistence. viii have room to expand
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26
Breaks cycle RECORDS.

New York. July 24.-Mrs. Lindsay
finished her phenomenal ride of 1900
miles at 2:3O o'clock, having broken
all records up to 1000 miles. and ere
ated new ones past that point. She
started last Monday morning at six
o'clock and the 1900 milesw ere COW
cred in 1914 hours and 80 minutes
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26

The Livery Stable, a weekly paper
printed in New York, charges the
tight check rein and the docked horse
to "heartless woman, and adds that
if "ladies will refuse to drive behind
locked horses and tight check reins"
both denominations will soon disap-
near
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26

Hartford, Conn, July 20.-Charles
B. Cross, the 1s-year-old boy murderer,
was executed at the state prison,
Wethersfield, just after midnight this
friday morning. Cross killed Mrs.
Sarah c. King. 60 years of age, bis BEN
efactor, near Stamford. November Z,
1899.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26
IIIipoI. AnnIe. Dest.

Princeton. H.. April 23.-Mueh graft
fication is felt among the fruit men
of Illinois over the signal victory won
for their exhibit of apples at the Paris
exposition in taking first prize. In
formation regarding the award was
received by Secretary l.. X. Bryant, of
the Illinois State Horticultural society.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26
Hot wave Broken.

Berlin, July 24.-The hot wave has
been broken and there has been terrific
rain and thunderstorms since Sunday
evening in many parts of Germany. The
temperature is again moderate. but an
enormous amount Of damage has been
done in the district west of Berlin, es-
necia,ly TO fruit
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26

The District of Columbia is first in
the field with its census report, giving
a total population of 278.718, an in
crease of 20.98 per cent. since 1900, a
rate that would make the total popula-
ton of the United States about 10000
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26

The Kin-Pau, a paper published at
Peking has been running contnu-
ously for over 600 years. "Old Sub
scriber." who writes, Il 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, 1900-07-26

While in congress Jerry Simpson
saved most of his salary and invest
ed the money in land and cattle. He
is now rated at $4,000. When he
first went to congress he had to bor-
row money to buy railroad ticket.
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HoIdfuu Their Wool.

Houston. Tex. July %. - Reports
from various points show that 100000
pounds of wool arc being held in the
state because the growers refuse TO
accept current prices and there is prob
ably as much more held az other points
and on ranches.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26
Hnd Heard Of Tbem Brfore,

Teacher-Yes; the constitution was
adopted in 1889. Now. Johnny, can
you tell MS anything al out the prin.
ciples Of American liberty?
Johnuy-Gee. should say ] could
Pap's been runniu' fer Office ever since
] kin remember- Puck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26
Troon. 10 Leave Cuba.

Havana. July 21.-Ulder instructions
from Gov. Gen. Wood. the First United
States infantry regiment, stationed at
Pinar del Rio city and Guanajay, IS
preparing for departure within the
next ten days. A troop of the seventh
f.araIrY will be stationed at Guanaiay.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26
F.mou. Actress PnraIyzed.

New y ork, July 24.-Mme. Fanny
Januschek, the tragic actress is pa
tient in St, Mary's hospital, Brooklyn,
suffering from almost total paralysis
of the left side She was attacked dur
ing the recent hot spell. and her IL
ness is due in part to her weakened
condition caused by the excessive
HEAT
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26

The statue of Liberty on Liberty is
land in New York harbor was struck
twice hy lightning and emerged I'M
harmed. One bolt struck The appraised
arm and another hit it SquarelN on the
forehead The statue is protected by
the finest system of lightning rods
ever made. They extend from a point
bove the torch down the figure and
foundation and into the ground a dis
lance Of sos feet. Thence they go into
the water of the bay and cad la a sys-
TEN Of piping filed With carbon. Work
men went over the statue and found
that it was not damaged at all.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26
L. q bankrupt.

Milwaukee. July Ottoman Heyn.
owner of large department store in
this city filed petition in bankruptcy
late Monday. Liabilities are placed at
s4s.so3 and assets at ss6.724. The cred
itors are all secured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26

The telephonograph is the latest in
vention along the lines of the tele-
phone. Its object is to make per-
manent record of the telephone mes
sage which can be repeated to the re-
ceiver any length Of time after it is
sent This telephonograph does not
have the waNed cylinder, 1t passes a
steel tape from one spool to another
over magnet, something after the
manner of tho linked tape of the type
writer When the tape is passed over
the magnet again it repeats the mes
SAGE
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26

The Georgia man who chained up
his daughter because she married in
opposition to his wishes merely dem
onstrated that She was wise in marry
ing anyone who would take her away
from him
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26

90 which had been received by Minister
WI at $50 o'clock Friday morning. read
ing as follows:
Your telegram was forwarded and
as requested | send reply from the tsung-
li-yamen as follows: Your telegram of
the 18th day of this moon Nth July) re-
ceived. The state department telegram
has been handed to Minister Conger.
Herewith is Minister Conger's reply to
the state department.
In British legation. Under continued
shot and shell from Chinese troops.
Quick relief only can prevent general
massacre
This reply was in the state department
cipher and 1t is regarded by the state de-
partment as genuine inasmuch as for
geries seem under the circumstances i'm
possible"
Policy of the United states.
Washington, July 21.-A correspond
ent here says he is able to state
authoritatively that the policy of the
United States in the Chinese situa-
tion was fully decided upon at the
cabinet meetings held on Tuesday and
Wednesday. This policy is as follows:
l. The United States will under no cir
cumstances join in the partition of China
among the powers.
fiuence. to the utmost extent, short of
war with European nations, to prevent
the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of the Chinese en-
pire.
3. The United States proposes to have a
voice in the settlement of the Chinese
trouble, and it's voice will ever be raised
against spoliation. and in favor of preser-
walton of Chinas territorial and govern
mental entity, along the lines set forth in
Secretary Hays note to the powers dated
July 3.
T. The United States will not declare
war upon China on the present showing
of facts. no matter what other powers
may do.
5. The United States. acting independ-
emily and for itself, will cooperate with
the other powers in restoring order in
China, in furnishing all officials, high or
low, found guilty of crimes against hui
man life, in setting up a stable govern
ment that may give guarantees of secur-
ity of life and property and freedom of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26

Fort Scott. Kan. July 24.-Three
fhreshers working on the Kennedy
farm near here were killed by bolt
of lightning Monday evening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26
uIinof. Democrats.

Chicago. July 21.-Democrats will
formally launch their state campaign
al Peoria August D, when Samuel AZ
schuler. candidate for governor, and
other prominent men viii speak
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EIectrocuted.

New York. JULY 24.-Joseph Mullen
was electrocuted in the state prison
at Sing Sing. He murdered his wife
in this city on June 4. SOS.
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River Falls Journal.
c. r. MORSE, Publisher.

A Nebraska man who saw twister
start writes about it to a magazine.
1t is harmless at the start but very
powerful when some farmer tries to
stop it by having his house in its path.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26

London. July 23.-An imperial edict
received at European capitals states
foreigners were in Peking July Is I'M
der the protection OF the imperial
court. Chinese officer says they were
safe ,Iuly 20.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-26
Ie,en Neeroc. Dro,vn.

Tuscaloosa. Ala, July 24.-Eleven
negro men were drowned in the War
rior river. near Akron. Ala. Monday,
BY the capsizing Of skif.
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Passed Avny.

Burlington. VT, July 3D.. Hon. L. E..
Chittenden. register of the treasury
during the Lincoln administration.
died here Sunday. He was u wears
old.
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Victim. of TrIchInorin.

Belmont, Ia. July 2O.-Two chill
dren. aged two and four years, of II.
S. Sternblock, al Klemme. "a miles
north of here, died Thursday from
trichinosis, caused By eating affected
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UuruI Free Delivery,

Washington. July 24.-The post Of
fee department has ordered rural free
delivery service established on August
/ at Newark. H.. and additional service
AT DayeDDorf Ia
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Berlin. July 24.-An oleomargarine
trust has been formed in Germany TO
60 into effect the beginning Of next
year.
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A Brref Pleasure.

Milliner Take this hat to the Gus
TONER'S house As quick as you can.
Marie, before Il gets out of fashion!-
Lustige Blaetter.