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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05

St Paul, Mimi. july ?. r. Coy. Lind
/ has been appealed to for protection by
the people in the Rainy lake region.
Settlers there take the pretended In
dian uprising seriously and the matter
was Saturday brought 10 the attention
of the state executive. Gov. Lind de-
clined to make known the nature OF
the message received, but it is believed
he has been asked 10 send state troops
TO Rainy Lake to protect the lives Of
the citizens 4bsrt3
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05

Mrs. John Haskell, of Abilene, Kan,
made a strange request just before
her death a few days ago. She asked
that the funeral services be held in
the orchard where she had played so
much with the children. The services
were conducted in accordance with
hnr r,ishee
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05
rn,ntinn in Ernnce.

Taxation in France is most thorough
and complete. Almost everything Of
any value or Of money producing pow
err is taxed in France. If saloon
keeper or restaurateur places tables,
chairs, plants, flowers or statuary in
front of his establishment, or an avn
ing over his front door or windows: il
merchant, a secondhand furniture
dealer. grocer greengrocer or flower
vender displays goods in front Of his
estabishment--he pays the city tax
or rent for the use of the sidewalk or
the space in the air occupied by the
awning. Everything that comes into
the city in the shape of wine, fruit,
poultry, fish. any kind of food or drink,
is taxed at the city gates. All banks,
stocks and credits are taxed. Money
unproductive is not taxed. and no spe-
cial effort is made to get at it. The
principle pervading the tax system Is
TO make every thing pay that is produc-
tive.-N, Y. Press
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05

Colorado wants the Beers as settlers,
and offers 10 give them 100000 acres
in the valley of The river Platte. The
broad. level plains along the Platte. the
general character Of the country and
the comparative thinness of population
in that part Of Colorado would make
the proffered territory almost repro
duction Of the Transvaal veidt, and the
Platte district, perhaps, would be the
most suitable home which the Beers
could find in any portion of this coun-
try. The Chicago News says Colorado
and Kruger's people would alike be
gamers could the plan be carried out
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05

One result of the installation of the
corn kitchen at the Paris fair has been
a widespread agitation in that country
IN favor of the appointment OF com
mission by the government for the pur-
pose of visiting the United States and
ascertaining the best means of intro
ducing corn in France.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05
Drnnrhf L. RrnI.cn

After a protracted drought, heavy
rain has fallen. accompanied by light
ming which did much damage. The
storm was general throughout radius
of $50 miles from La Crosse. and ar
rived in time TO prevent total failure of
crops. In La Crosse lightning struck
in many places. One of the German
Lutheran churches was struck and de-
stroyed by fire.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05

Washington. June 80. Benjamin
Hill smell, "A years old. formerly a clerk
in the pension Office. was hanged in the
district jail about noon, for the muir
der Of I3-year-nld Lizzie Wiesenberger
who WAS employed at his home, and
with whom be was infatuated.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05

A monument is TO be erected in Co
lumbia. s. C., to the Indians who fought
with tie confederate army, probably
TIE first monument to Indians in the
country. Capt. S. E. White, an old son-
federate soldier, will put up the monu-
mapt
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05
Alleged Murderer shot

Gabriel Green, who shot and killed
Louis Wiesner last January, was shot
dead in Stevens Point by an unknown
assassin. Leo Wiesner, a brother of
Green's victim, and Frank Glisczinski,
Wiesner's employe, were arrested and
charged with the shooting. Green was
out on bail.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05
Detroit Journal suffers by FIRE.

Detroit, Mich, July Fire Sunday
Quilted the building occupied by the
Detroit Journal and destroyed the me
chanical. business and editorial outfit
of the paper, with the exception of
the presses. which sustained only wa
ter damage. The total Joss is placed
at about $4,000, fairly covered by
;ns,tranpe
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05
henderson Renominated.

Waterloo, la, June 29.-Speaker Hen
derson was renominated by acclama-
ton Thursday by the Third district re-
publican convention for his tenth term
as representative in congress. The
nomination was made amid great en-
thusiasm. Speaker Henderson made a
short speech of acceptance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05

The Ninth regiment, which was or
dered 10 China from Manila, is a nota-
bile organization. 1t was under Gen.
Fighting Joe" Wheeler for a time.
and has participated in hard lighting
in widely separated parts of the world.
il was one of the regiments in that
famous charge at San Juan hill, and
il took a prominent part in the en-
gagement at Angeles and in other bat
ties in the Philippines. In every en-
gagement il has behaved with con-
spicuous gal,antry, it was picked for
the expedition to China with the be-
lief that it Is a model regiment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05
close of the Carnival.

Milwaukee, June 30.-The last day
of the carnival was given over to the
carnival corso, when the fun makers
in fancy costumes had their usual
parade.
The carnival came to close at night,
with a reception and ball at the Deuteh-
er and Calumet clubs. About 5000 per-
sons attended
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05

Worried citizens who have the loca-
tions and incidents OF the three big
wars slightly mingled viii no doubt
be treasured by a firm though kindly
explanation tuliy detailing the points
which have bewildered them They
viii be much relieved 10 know that
the empress downger has moved from
Bloemfontein and win holu a parley
with Aguinaldo at Jonkerspruit. while
Lord Roberts, having detached one
column TO Malo'os ana another TO
Tientsin. expects to defeat Gen. Mac
Arthurhalf-way between Machadodorp
and Macabebe before the week is over.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05
went 10 ne Annexed.

St. Thomas, ID. W. l., June 30.-At a
meeting held at Frederiksted, Ste.
Croix, attended principally by plant
ers. an address TO King Christian Of
Denmark was adopted, praying for ac-
ton that would make possible the in
corporation Of the Danish West Indies
with the United States
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05

Flames destroyed most of the bust
ness portion of the village of Oneida,
AT Caldwell, Tex. Ed Guyton was
hanged for killing Daniel n. RagsdaIe
in September, 1899.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05
Died Suddenly.

james II. Merrill, aged 81, mayor of
Oshkosh, died suddenly in New York
from an attack of apopleXy. Mr.. Mer-
rill went east about two weeks ago
to visit his sister. who lives in New
York His wife at the same time went
to Missouri to visit relatives.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05
Minnesota RenuhIIcnn..

ST Paul, Mimi. June 29.-The repub-
lican state convention Thursday aft
ernoon adopted a resolution indorsing
Senator Knute Nelson for rejection.
nominated Capt. S. II. Nansant for gov
ernor and renominated Lieut.. GOV. l.. A.
Smith. both by reclamation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05
FIRE i'm an Illinois village.

Galesburg, H.. July 2. Fire de-
stroyed most Of the business portion
of the village Of Oneida Sunday morn
ing. Loss, aoout $4,000: partially in
sured
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05

English is doubtless the coming Ian
guage, but the people who use it are
kept busy in studying the tongues OF
Africa, Asia and the Pacific islands.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05

Louisville, KY. July ,. Hon. vii
liam H. Holt. former chief justice Of the
Kentucky appellate court. was safur.
day sworn in as judge of the federal
court for the new district of Porto
Rico
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05

The suns rays do not penetrate the
ocean to a very great depth. Scientists
assert that 200 feet beneath the surface
Of the sea the darkness is complete
even at noon on the sunniest day
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05
win Meet IN Chicaeo.

Chicago. July 2-The League OF
American Mothers has sent out cal
for a national convention 10 be held
in Chicago August /, ., , and 4. The
four days will be given to the study
and discussion of child training and
how TO create right neighborhood con
ditions for the uplifting of the young
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05

Nine. Patti still holds the record for
the largest sum that has been earned
in year by a woman. Her highest
total for 70 months is s35O.000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05
EIrennn NiIIed.

Pittsburgh. Pa. June 50.-Dayid
Williams. fireman, was killed and II
others injured, and nearly 100000
worth of property was destroyed in a
fire that ruined the machine shop of
the Best Manufacturing company.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05

Miss UptodateI think | should like
10 be the wife Of man with a chance
10 be president.
Mr.. Cadet (coyly throwing himself
on her neck) Oh, darling but this
Is so student Kansas City Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05
Ennr nrnvrned.

Boston. July Pour persons Of a
fishing party Of eight were drowned in
the harbor Sunday by the overturning
Of their craft, a 25-foot catboat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05
Damage of $4,000. 900.

The property loss can SIMPLY be APP
proximated at this time. None of the
officials around the docks could give
anything like a precise estimate of their
lo sses and none WAS prepared TO make
a 5 atement on this point. 4 eonserFa-
tive estimate made by prominent fire
underwater places the entire damage
at less than $4,000. GOO.
How Lives Were Lost.
Fully 1900 people were working on
the piers and vessels when the fire be-
gan. There were the longshoremen re-
moving and loading cargoes. the sailors
on the vessels. and even number q
passengers on one ship which had Just
arrived
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05
ri,e Thon.nnd AnaIn.t Cnster.

There is student at the Carlisle In
dian school whose father was leader
In the battle Of the Little Big Horn.
where Gen. Custer and his entire com.
mand were Killed. Some authorities
tell us that 277 men fell in that awful
massacre and none lived to tell the
tale. The opposing Indian force is SET
down al about 200 This student says
his father informed him that there
were no less than 5000 Indians in the
battle. Nine thousand tame" Indians
were settled on surrounding reserva-
tions, and many Of these slipped away
in the nighttime to join Sitting Bull
for raid, returning under cover Of
darkness 10 their homes. Nearly 1000
were with him when Custer made his
fatal pFsrpr
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05
A Great Horse Sale,

Sioux City, Ia. June 29.--In as many
seconds, Thursday, more than 5000
horses were sold at auction in the
Sioux City stock yards. making, il is
believed, the largest single horse sale
on record. The same firm of dealers
has sold more than 10000 horses here
within the last six weeks. These ami
mails are western range horses, none
of them having been broken. They are
generally small although many are
suitable for general work. Prices
range from SIS TO $40. The sale at
tracts thousands ofspectators, so many
horses in bunch being a novel sight.
Some of the animals came from as far
west as Oregon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05
A Very ola BricIS.

a brick dating from the fortieth cen
fury before Christ is surely an object
10 be treated with respect. Such a
brick, which is believed 10 be the old
est in existence, was not long ago eX-
hibfted at meeting Of the Academic
dies Inscriptions ct Belles-Lettres Of
Paris by NJ Henzey, the keeper Of the
Louvre. It is curved in shape, and al.
though il has been baked, shows No
signs Of having been pressed or mod
eled. The makers mark is upon it,
but that mark is very primitive in char
acter. being merely the impress Of the
manufacturers thumb. As briekmak-
ing was one Of he earliest Of the arts,
this brick must date back almost TO
the dawn Of civilization. This interest
ing relic Of early times was discovered
at Tello, the ancient Sirpulla. in Chal-
dea, by the French archaeologist, De
SarZec.-Youfh's Companion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-07-05
THE OREGON DISASTER.
Report That the Big BattIeship Was
Aground Near ChefoO, China,
Is Confirmed.

Washington, July 1.-The navy de
partment has received cablegram
from Capt. Wilde, of the Oregon, dated
Chefoo, Saturday, confirming the re-
port that his ship is aground so miles
from Taku. The Iris and another re-
lief ship are now with the Oregon.
The point where the Oregon grounded
is so miles west-northwest of Chefoo.
Taku is $50 miles west of Pinnacle
rock, where she struck.
The following dispatches were re-
ceived at the navy department Satur-
day morning relative to the grounding
of the Oregon:
"Chefoo. June 29-Secretary Navy: An
chored yesterday dense fog in II fathoms,
three miles south of How Ike light, Gulf
of Pc Chi Ii. Sent out two boats and
sounded. Least water 512 fathoms.
Weather clear. Got under way and
struck Pinnacle rock. Much water in for
ward compartment Perfect smooth.
Shall charter steamer If possible at Che
foo and tighten the ship. Rock through
side of ship above double bottom about
frame 49, Small holes also through bot
tom of ship. WILDE"
Hong Kong, June 29.-Secretary Navy,
Washington: Princeton arrived. Brook
lyn leaves for Nagasaki The Zafiro at
Chefoo has been sent to assist Oregon re-
ported by Rogers on a rock south How
Ike light. Iris going to her assistance.
"REMEY"
Pinnacle rock, where the Oregon ran
aground, is about 25 feet high and
lies 2-3 miles south of Howki island,
and about IA north-northeast of the
island of Siao Lu Shan, The rock is
encircled Dy shoal and should not be
approached nearer than three cables.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-12
The E1epl,nnt.s Reyeare

An extraordinary incident occurred at the Jardin des Plantes. The elephant house adjoins that in which the eamels are located and young camel re- gently introduced had great attention iayished on him, to the neglect of a big elephant which had hitherto had most of the public favor in that guar. ger. The elephant grew more jealous day after day. and matters came to a climax when, falling to attract the at. tention of dainty little maiden who was caressing his young rival, the e1e- plant filled his trunk with water and deluged the offending damsel from head to foot-Chatterbox.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-12
DYauxarsis in Eenosha.

The names Of hahitual drunkards arg posted in public places in Kenosha, Wis. and the other day the common council passed an ordinance providing that habitual drunkards who have been posted "have tintypes or photographs of themselves attached to the poster, and that unless the parties so posted are able to pay for said photographs, Ahen the relatives be required to stand lhe expense. In case there are no rela- lives, then the city is responsible fog She cost
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-12
Lake of snInI,nrio Aoi6.

I. may be difficult to believe in the existence of a lake of sulphurie acid. but, according to Tit-Bits, there is such q lake in the center of Sulphur island. off New Zealand. It is fifty acres in extent, about twelve feet in depth and fifteen feet above the level os the sea. The most remarkable characteristic of this lake, however. is that the water contains vast quantities of hydro ehlorit and suIphuric acids, hissing and bubbling at temperature of 11e degrees Fahrenheit. The dark green eolored water looks particularly un- inviting. Dense clouds of sulphuYfc fumes constantly roll off this boiling ealdron, and care has to be exercised in approaching this lake to avoid the risk of saffocation. On the opposite side os the lake may be seen the tremendous biowholes, which, when in full blast present an overlapping sighs. The roar of the steam as 1t rushes forth Into the air is deafening, and often huge bowlers and stones are hurled out to height of several hundred feet by the various internal forces of na- ture.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-12
A DOG WITH A SALARY.
He Is Regularly Employed as B Street
 Advertising Agent,

One of the familiar sights about the business section and one attracting much admiring attention is q hand some black, curly dog, which walks along with sedate dignity. wearing 8 nat on his head, spectaeles on his nose, 9 pipe firmly clenched between his teeth, and bearing a large advertising sign on his back. This canine aayer- Using agent, who attends to his busi- ness with diligence. perseverance and decofnm which many of his human rivals might do worse than initiate, is named Chester, and is the property of Ernest Jones, whe usually accompanies him and who has trained him to the work. Chester is about five years of age, and is partly Newfoundland, part ly Gordon setter. He has the lonB, in- telligent face of the setter, with almost human soft brown eyes, and the black, curly coat of the Newfoundland, the white 0n his breast being the only white about him. He is quite accom- Qlished, though his training dates but little before Christmas. He can open doors, goes obediently and intelligently on errands, can climb ladder, jump through hoops, and play 1eapfrog like a boy just out of school. He understands the sign language, and will obey a command communicated to him by his masters fingers without a spoken word. He is not only doeile, but ex- ceedingly affectionate, and is very po- lite. But he is not without spirit, as he showed one day when a mfsehievous newsboy tried to take away his pipe, and succeeded in kno aktng it out of his mouth. He sprang upon the scared urchin and protested so vigorously and fereibly against interference that 1t took a policeman to rescue his tormen- tor from him, the sympathy of all the bystanders being with the animal. He has a deep sense of the proprieties. and will not go out of doors without his hat. He has cause for his dignIfed pride and evident self-respeet, for he earns regular salary. Now he has 3 companion in a younger Newfound- land, who is also learning the adver- Using business. This is a handsome dog, about 18 months old, named Gro- yer Cleveland. He is being broken to hat and spectacles. but does not take to them very kindly as yet, while Ches, ter rather resents the loan of his old hat, which he is compelled to make the newcomer. The pair made a striking team of workers in their novel voca- tion.-22 2ltimore American.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-12
GREAT CITY FOR pADLocKs.
Phenomenal Way In Which They Flour
 ish at Irkutsk.

Irkutsk, the accepted capital Of ori- enta1 Siberia, is city Of padlocks. II has only about 51 GOO inhabitants, yet there are more padleeks on the shut ters and doors of Irkutsk stores than san be found in an American city of 100000. There are as many as three padlocks on some store doors, and every lower story shutter bears from one to five. The paddock weighs from one to fifteen pounds. The popular size is five pounds and two and one- half inches thick, says the Chicago Record. The closing of a store is an affair of consequence. The heavy shut ters are swung together, the ponderous iron bars are put in place, the padlocks are adjusted and locked, and then comes the final and serious ceremony of locking the door The door is shut the bars are placed, and the paddock is fixed and locked, and the verdant stranger thinks the closing operation is ever. It is not. A piece of cord is drawn through the hasb of the paddock, and the two ends are held against the door by a clerk or boy, while the pro. prietor melts a piece of sealing wax and sticks the ends to the door, On the hot wax he places hisprivate stamp. 4 promenade on an Ir5utsk business street after closing time shows the huge padloeks. the two lines of string and a fat dab of red wax as big as a silver dollar. In case sealing wax is dispensed with. the paddock is tied ip 9 rag, the string being knotted in a peculiar way. The business man of Irkutsk has no faith in stringless padlock. learned that through the wax and rag medium the owner of a store knew if his lock had been tam
 pered with during the night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-12
ENoL4Np,s BORROWED ARMIES
Has Secured All Over Europe to Hire
 Soldiers.

Soldiers.
 This is the first war Great Britain has fought against white enemies with out buying foreigners to fight for us, says London paper Until less than 50 years age, when we had war on hand, We sent off to Germany ,and all over Europe, 6 age men to fight for us The men e.gaged were most y old soldiers, and were hired to fight until the war was finished. In 1756 an Invasion of Englard was feared. SC 5000 Hessians were hired to come and defend these shores against the ex- pected attack. These hirelings were paid at the British rate of pay, and fof every man of them killed their king was paid so much per head. Even against the American colonists He's sian troops were employed. No won der our -Englishmen were en, ragged at this shameless action. The landgrave of Hesse was paid S2,355,s 000 in 3 per cent stock for the Hes sians lost in the war of independence This was the amount of $150 per man. The Irish rebellioG of 179S was put down chiefly by Hessian hirelings. In the long struggle with Napoleon we freely hired foreigners, but the bulk Of the work was done by British sol. diers. Wellington found that he could not rely on h1s mercenary gangs too much. In 1891 the Kings German ie- zion" of 10000 men was formed. Two years later the force was increased by 5000 men. Besides Germans from all the petty states, there were also en- listed French royalists expelled by Ma poleon, Gorsicaas, Greeks, Italians. Turks, Portuguese, Belgfans, HGneari. ans and Swiss. At Waterloo, Welling. tons army of 67,008 was made up of only 22,000 British, and the rest were Dutch, Brunswiekers. Hanoverians and Nassaumen. When peace came fn 1874 there were no less than 29.000 hired foreigners forming corps in the British army. The Grimean war was the last time Britain had to go a-hiring sol- diers. Thirty thousand men had been sent to the Crimea and more were wanted. So the government went to parliament with bill authorizing the enlistment of 10000 Germans, 5000 Swiss and 5000 Italians, at British rates of pay.