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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-05-23

At Cincinnati, O., the unanimous re-
Spouse to- the order to strike surprised
even the officials of the local machin-
lists unions. OF the 20 odd machine
shops in Cincinnati and vicinity, 60
are affected. Fourteen Of the shops are
members of the National Metal Tr..das
association, and none of these have
signed the agreement No violence
has been reported by the police. ~
Cleveland. o.. about 1900 machinists
are out, and 1000 at work, the de-
mands being granted. At Toledo ma
chinists to the number of 600 are
idle. a Dayton the 800 union ma
chinists "ho had not previously been
locked out by their employers, in an
ticipation of the strike, which cul-
minated Monday, after working for
short time Monday morning, walked
out in accordance with the instruc-
tons received from the international
Association of Machinists. At Column
bus all the men continued at work
Monday.
At Indianapolis there was not a gem
eral strike Of the machinists Monday.
Reports received at machinists' head
quarters Indicated that altogether $50
or 200 men had quit work. At Muncie
machinists are all at work, temporary
adjustment of their demands having
been effected.
At St. Louis, with the exception of
between so and 100 ruolders' helpers,
who refused TO go to work Monday
when their demand for shorter hours
and more aywas not at once complied
with, there is no sign of general
strike among the metal workers Of st.
Louis,
At New York at the local headquar-
tiers Of the central executive board of
the international Association of Ma
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-05-23
PROUD day FOR BUFFALO
Formal Dedicatory Exercises for
the Pan-American Exposition
Are Held.
MILITARY PARADE ONE OF FEATURES.
Ten Thousand Carrier Pigeons Are
Released and Make "A Pretty and
Interesting sight-Exercises of the
Day Are Held in the Magnificent
Music Hail.

Buffalo, \. y, May 2l.-Lowering
clouds that threatened rain and a
wind that blew in ftful gusts marked
the opening hours of dedication day
at the Pan-American exposition.
There was a partial clearing of the
sky at $50, which gave haIf-hearted
promise of further improvement dur
ING the day. The holiday crowds were
astir early, and the earlier trains
brought thousands of recruits to their
ranks The exposition grounds and
the business districts of the city where
the military and civic parade formed
were the centers that attracted the
largest numbers, while the streets and
avenues connecting the two swarmed
with animated crowds The street
scenes were picturesque. The Temple
of Music, where the formal exercises
of the day were held, was the center of
activity, although every part of the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-05-23
FUNERAL OF MRS. GAGE.
Held at Residence in Washington and
Then the Remains Are Taken
West for Interment

Washington, May 21.-Funeral serv-
ices over the remains of Mrs. Lyman
J. Gage were held Monday morning at
the secrStary's residence on Massa-
chusetts avenue. Rev. DIR. n. d. Hills,
of Plymouth church, Brooklyn, con-
Quoted the services, which were ex-
ceedingly simple. DR.. Hills read pass
ages from the Scripture and then
Rock of Ages" was sung, after which
there was prayer and a sermon by the
minister.
In the course Of his remarks DR..
Hills paid beautiful tribute to the
life and character of Mrs. Gage, whom
he had known and respected for many
years. The services were closed with
hymn followed by the benediction.
Among those present were Senator
and Mrs. Cullom, Attorney General
Knox, eX-Postmaster General Gary,
wife and daughter: Mrs. Carrot A.
Hobart and son; the British ambassa-
dor, the German ambassador, the Chi
nese m mister, the Japanese minister
and other members of the diplomatic
corps, together with a number of Off
Gals of the treasury department
At ten o'clock the body, reposing in
a black broadcloth covered casket, was
placed on the Pennsylvania limited
train for transportation TO Chicago.
Secretary Gage, his daughter, Mrs.
Pierce, and Mrs Cages sister, Mrs.
Hendee. of Yonkers. ~ Y, accom-
panied The remains. DR. Hills also
went with the party. DR.. Hills n ade
a hurried trip from Rumford Falls,
Me, in order to perform the serv-
ice
The funeral party viii reach Chi
.cago at nine O'Clock Tuesday morning.
and The remains viii be transferred to
the Northwestern road and taken 10
Evanston. H.. where the body will be
placed in a vaul in Rose Hin cemetery
ANA Inferred Wednesday with final
services at the grave conducted by
Dr. Hills. The floral offerings were
numerous and beautiful, among them
being a wreath Of pink orchids sent
BIZ the Dre Sident.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-05-23
MANY NACH|N|STS IDLE
Big Strike for Nine-Hour Day In
a2gur9ted Throughout the
Country.
OVER $4,000 MEN LAY DOWN TOOLS.
Demands of Men in Many cities Are
Granted-At Chicago Few Men Are
Out Milwaukee Has Largest
strike of Machinists in Its History
AT other Points.

Washington, May 21.-The general
strike Of the employees in the machin-
cry ana allied metal trades through
ont the country to enforce "a nine
hour day with an increase of wages
to meet the reduction in the hours Of
labor took effect Monday. Reports
were received by President O'Connen,
of the National Association of Ma
chinists, and other officials, who are
in this city, early in the forenoon in
dicating that a large number OF es-
adjustments, heretofore holding out
against the demands Of the men,
were making the necessary conces-
sions. Mr. O'Connell said that it was
too early to make any estimate of
the number OF men out. His original
figure was 10000 men directly affect
ed aud several hundred thousand in
directly This figure has been largely
reduced by the number of agreements
reached in the last two or three
days Mr. O'Connell while refusing
to make any estimates or draw any
conclusions until later in the day,
said the reports so far received We're
of very encouraging nature.
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brotherhood Of nations and that our on.
ward march may forever exemplify the
oivine sentiment Of Peace on earth and
good Will to men,
(Signed) 'WILLIAM NJ KINLEY.'
kilograms or letters of congratu-
lation were also read from the gov.
ernor general of Canada, the presi.
dents of Hayti, Colombia, Peru
Ecuador, Nicaragua, Uruguay, Para
quay, Argentina and Santo Domingo
and the governors of Jamaica and
Martinique
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-05-23

Charles L. Feller, of Providence, has
lately acquired possession Of a copper
coin of the kind used as passports by
runaway slaves coming North long be-
fore the war. The coin has Liberty"
in laurel wreath on its face and on
the reverse the kneeling figure Of a
Slave woman and the inscription Am
/ not "a woman and sister?"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-05-23

chinists, it was said Monday that not
more than 5000 out of - 900 machin-
lists in the New York district were on
strike. Many Of the employers in New
York agreed to the workmen's request
for nine-hour DAY. In Jersey City
the only men on strike were about 40
men employed in the small repair
shops of the Central Railroad of New
Jersey. At Plainfeld, n. j., fully 900
machinists and helpers have struck
AT Elizabeth. 300 machinists employed
in he shops of the Central Railroad of
New Jersey are out. Strikes are also
on at the shops of S. L. Morse's Sons
and Bell, Wood & Co.
At Philadelphia it was estimated
that not more than 1000 machinists
have quit work because of the refusal
of their employers to grant the nine
hour day
At Pittsburgh about 100 machinists
at the McKees Rocks plant of the
Pressed Steel Car company struck
Monday morning for nine-hour day.
Less than 100 machinists are idle at
the other plants in the city, all but
four firms having signed the scale.
At Wilkes barre 1900 men and BOYS
are idle. At Scranton every machine
shop is idle. At Sharon the strike in
augurated by the mach1nists at the
South Sharon works last week has
spread to all other works.
At San Francisco, of the 1000 iron
workers in that city who were ex-
pected to strike Monday less than
1000 went out at nine o'clock, the APP
pointed hour for the walkout.
strike of Linemen Mt st. Joseph.
ST. Joseph, Mo, May 21-Eyery
lineman in St Joseph who is a mem
Der of the international Brotherhood
of Electrical Workers is on strike An
increase in pay of from 1913 to $3.50
per day is demanded and reduction
Of hours from ten to nine. The sched-
ule was presented to the street rail-
way electric light, telegraph and tel
/ ephone companies last week and re-
jcctcd No efforts have yet been
made 10 fiji the places Of the strikers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-05-23
KILL AMERICAN SOLDIERS.
Body of Rebels Under Angeles Make
Attack Wear PASSAGE, in south
Cnmurtncs Province.

Manila, May 2l.-It is unofiiciallv re-
ported that body Of rebels under
Angeles attacked detachment of
American troops, supposed To be of
the Twenty -sevcnth regiment. near
PASSAGE. in south Camarincs province.
killing TWO soldiers and one native
scout and taking one soldier prisoner.
The insurgents are still in possess
sion of the mining town Of Paraeols.
Norlh tammjnes The nearest troops
are AT lujau 80 miles away.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-05-23

Gen. Horatio Herbert Kitchener is
descended from an old Irish family
and was born in Ireland Cen. Fred
crick S Roberts is descended from an
old Irish family at Waterford The
general was born in India Gen Geo.
S. White was born III Ireland Of Irish
parentagc Gen. Garnet Wolseley is
of Irish descent and was born in Dub
lin
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-05-23
rainbow city had its admiring crowd
Military Parade


The military parade formed at the
city hall and the streets radiating
from it, and the foreign and state com
missioners and distinguished visitors
were receiy q at the main entrance to
the municipal building. They were
welcomed by representatives of the
exposition commission and later es-
corted TO their carriages. The scene
about the city hall was a brilliant one
The foreign representatives. came in
evening attire and there were dozen
military and naval officers in full uni
form numbered in the group.
Senators Lodge and Hanna were
early arrivals at the city han, while
Vice President Roosevelt and Tres
ident Milburn did not arrive until late.
The crowd gave them all liberal APP
plause. and the vice president bowed
repeatedly in acknowledgment.
The parade moved off at 1910,
squad Of mounted police clearing the
way. State troops led. followed by
United States artillerymen. The Mex
lean contingent followed, and after
them were more militiamen. Vice
President Roosevelt viewed the col
umn from carriage. at the entrance
TO the city hall driveway, and raised
his hat as swords went to a salute.
arms to port, or flag fiuttered.
Nhenu the last of the military had
passed Vice President Roosevelt was
escorted to n carriage where he was
seated with President Milburn. SEN
ator Lodge rode with Chairman
Scatchard, of the executive board. As
soon as they were seated the line of
carriages moved off. Vice President
Roosevelt was cheered along the line
and repeatedly bowed his aeknowl-
edgments.
Flight of Carrier Pigeons.
About noon the multitude began to
enter on the esplanade about the
Temple of Music, where the exercises
were held. The first of the ceremo-
mics on the grounds was the fight Of
10000 homing pigeons. The pigeons,
suddenlyreleased from their captivity,
rose in a great mass. circling round
and round through the towers of the
buildings, rising higher and higher
until gradually, as they got their
bearings. they darted away, first in
pairs, then by the score. until all had
disappeared to the four points of the
compass bearing their messages an
nouncing the dedication Of the expo
sition.
The troops were massed on and
around the Bridge Of Triumph and at
1918 o'clock the officials and special
guests, headed hy Vice President
Roosevelt and President Milburn. of
the exposition, marched through
open ranks and on through the roped
inclosurr 10 the Temple of Music
/ The parade reformed and marched on
through the grounds After the
entry of the officials aud guests the
Temple Of Music was thrown open to
those holding invitations and rapidly
filed.
At L 20 o'clock the galleries of the
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DnnhIe Crir,n

osceola. la, May al Early Monday
Elmer Lane broke in he door of the
residence of his wife here, cut her
throat, and then attempted suicide.
Mrs. Lane is in critical condition.
Lane may recover. The couple had
had domestic troubles, and She had
applied for divorce.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-05-23

The German postolIice threatens an
innovation which win affect CORE
spondence. 1t is proposed to make it
compulsory to use envelopes Of spe-
cial size. The variety of sizes causes
loss of time to the German postal a1i-
thorities in the stamping of post
marks, and they intend to put an end
to it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-05-23
c. r. MORSE, Publisher.

Some OF the wooden churches of
Norway are fully 700 years old, and
are still in an excellent state of pre-
servation. Their timbers have sue
cessfully resisted the frosty and al
most Arctic winters because they
have been repeatedly coated with tar.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-05-23

Miss Helen NJ. Gould gave $4,000
in January last to build Young
Mems Christian association head
Quarters at Fl Monroe Another
headquarters for this association, for
IT. Hancock, \. Y, has been provided
by $4,000 gift from Thomas s.
Via lding Miss Gould's gift was made
on condition that her name be kept
secret, but her name came out when
active work was begun
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-05-23

Warsaw, Ind. May 2I- Henry NJ
Stoner, prominent citizen. and for
merry sheriff Of Kosciusko county,
dropped dead from neuralgia Of Tie
heart The deceased was veteran of
the Thirueth Indiana volunteer in
fantry.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-05-23

Numbers of experiments have been
made to test the speed and destination
OF corked bottles thrown into the
sea in various parts of the world The
most remarkable example was that
in which bottle travelled 6,000 miles
in about two years and a half rough.
~. at the rate Of six and a half miles
day 1t Travelled from 60 degrees
south latitude and Go degrees west
lonritule 70 Western AnstraIin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-05-23

In the famous cellars Of the Hotel
de Vile al Bremen there are a dozen
eases Of holy wine which have been
preserved for 250 years. Ii the cost
of maintaining the cellar. payment
OF rent interest upon the original
value Of the wine and other incidental
charges are considered a bottle Of
this choice Wine has cost $1,000. 0ua.
each glassful S31a,ooo, and single
drop o"ull not be sold without loss
under $500.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-05-23

A noiseless alarm clock would prove
n boon to host of sufferers from
unreasonable din. The suggestion is
made that silent alarm can be given
by focusing an electric lamp upon the
head OF the person to be awakened,
and arranging switch so that the
current to light the lamp would be
turned on by the clock at the desired
time. 1t is claimed that the flash
of light would invariably arouse the
sleeper.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-05-23

A cup of hot coffee is an uufailing
barometer, it you allow lump OF SUI
gar to drop to the bottom Of the cup
and watch the air bubbles arise with
ont disturbing the coffee. If the bulb
hles collect in the middle the weather
will be fine; if they adhere TO the cup,
forming a ring, it viii either rain
or snow; and il the bubbles separate
without assuming any fixed position.
changeable weather may he expected.
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temple were opened to the public and
as soon as they filed the portals
we're closed by the police. Twenty
minutes later President Milburn led
the speakers and special guests to
the platform.
As the closing strains Of the Hal
lelujah chorus, played By the Seventy
first regiment band. died away, Bish-
op Fowler offered the opening prayer.
Vice President Roosevelt and SEN
ator Lodge were the principal speak
ers. At the conclusion of the speech
es the vast audience sang America"
to the accompaniment of the band.
Bishop William D. Walker than pro-
nounced the benediction and the null
titude dispersed.
Congratulations from President.
The following letters and tele-
grams of congratulation were read
by President Milburn at the dedica-
ton exercises:
San Francisco, May 20, 19Ol.-Hon VIII
liam l. Buchanan, Director General Pan
American Exposition, Of Buffalo, n. Y.
fellowAmericans from all our neighbor
nations. l send you greetings from the
shores of the Pacific with fervent prayer
for the benediction Of Heaven upon this
benehcent enterprise, with sincere con-
gratulations to all those whose energy and
devotion have brought it TO pass. and with
heartfelt welcome to our guests from our
sister republics, TO whom we wish contin-
ued and abundant prosperity. May there
be no cloud upon this grand festival of
peace and commerce. no thought of rivalry
except that generous competition in useful
arts and Industries which benefits all. I
earnestly hope that this great exhibition
may prove a blessing to every country of
this hemisphere and that even the world at
large may profit by the progress OF which we
give proof, by the lesson of our efforts and
their results. / ,rust that it may become
evident before this exhibition closes that
our vast and increasing prosperity is fruit
full of nothing but good to our elders in the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-05-23

San Francisco, May 21.-At 800 a. IN.
Secretary Cortelyou gave out the fol-
lowing:
Mrs. Mckinleys physician reported
that she had had the best night since her
illness and that her progress IS very salts
factory"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-05-23
No strike at CHICAGO.

Chicago, May 81. No change was
ported in the local situation and the
indications are that Chicago will not
be affected The nine-hour day was
granted in all the large shops, and the
machinists reported for work at eight
O'Clock Monday morning instead Of at
seven. as heretofore. The wage ques-
tion is still open. but there is reason to
believe that it will be adjusted by
agreement with the employers. Va
rious conferences were held between
members Of the machinists' committee
and the employers during the day with
that end in view. and every effort is be-
ing made TO avoid a general strike
here.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-05-23
rifty Thousand Men Strike.

President O'Connell estimates that
about $4,000 men struck Monday. lie
bases this prediction on the tele-
graphic adyices that have reached
him from the machinists headquar-,
tiers in the various cities.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-05-23
Many Quit mt Milwaukee.

Milwaukee. May 21.-About 500 ma
chjuists responded 10 the order of
President O'Conuell, Of the National
Association OF Machinists, and went
ON strike in he various plants employ
ing machiuists Monday, The men
were Joined by several hundred help
ers The men went to the various
places of employment as usual but
failing 10 see notice complying with
THE machiuiSts' demands for a nine
hour day and a 1879 per cent. increase
in wages, turned around and walked
quietly away In several instances
particularly al the shops which are
members of the National Metal Trades
association. representatives. OF these
p,auts spoke few words TO he work.
men. saving hat the action of The ma
ehuists at This time annulled the New
York agreement and that it the men
returned to work hereafter ii would
haNcto bc ON the conditions which pre-
vailed prior the establishment of the
New York agreement.
The number OF plants affected is IS.
OUT ~ 81 total.of rs in the city. The
present strike is the largest one O..
TIN Aad I'm the history of the city.
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In VIEW England.

In New England the first reports
show shat many men are out but
the number in the aggregate cannot
be estimated as yet. The states most
" affected in New England are Con-
nccticut and Vermont. From the for
mer state telegraphic reports to the
headquarters here show all the ma
chinists in the towns of Ansonia and
Derby are out The men in the prin-
cipal towns in Vermont also have
struck. These include ST. Johnsbury,
Rutland and st. Adams. Massachu-
setts and New York were late in max
ing reports From Cincinnati the in
dicatIous are that all the men are
out. This is one of the points where
the most difficulty in settlement has
been apprehended In Cleveland the
situation has improved. While the
number OF men out is not stated, the
report from there Monday announced
that the Automatic Refrigerator COM
pany. the Grant Tool company, the
Danielsou Tool company, and Billin-
ger q Reilly have signed with the
men and work in those establish
meuts continues. In Wilmington.
Del. several of the firms are report
ed as having agreed to the terms
Monday morning.
The report from Denver shows that
no trouble is expected there. About
three-quarters of the concerns em-
ploying machinists in that city have
signed and negotiations are in prog
ress for a settlement with others,
which look hopeful. The advices
from Chicago indicate that arrange
ments have been made with a great
majority of the firms under which
the agreement is signed and will be
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Congratulations from President.

The following letters and tele-
grams of congratulation were read
by President Milburn at the dedica-
ton exercises
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-11-08
ARREST OF A BROKER.
A EaitimOrenn Accused Of Dcfraud-
ing a Bank.

BALTIMORE. Nov. 0-Johu * NIesser-
smith. senior member Of the firm of John
X. Messersmith q Co, cotton brokers. q
South Gay Street. was arrested yesterday
afternoon on "a warrant charging him with
obtaining by means OF false prstauces the
sum ~ $500" from the -I'rehauts- VA
tiouaI Bank The arrest was made by
A. j. PumphI-y. Captain Of Detectives
and Detective Herman PUhI.r Nr Mes
sersnith was taken % the Central police
station ana locked up iu cell SO 3 He
will he given a hearing today
According fD the statement OF CAPTAIN
Humphrey. Mr. MeS-rrsmith called az tho
bank short time before his arrest ON
Cia,s ~ the bank detained him iu con-
yerSatiDU. while Douglas IT. Thomas the
president. went 10 detective hpIduuarrrre
and explained the case To- Captain UNI
phrsy- The captain did not care to- as
sumo the responsibility Of making the arr
rest without warrant. so Do took Mr.
Thomas % see States Attorney McLaue.
20 whom Mr. Thomas also made his com
plant The states attorney advised him
90 swear out q warrant for the arrest OF
Mr. Msssersmirh
Mr.. Messersmith is forty-eight years
old, is wei known iu business. and re-
sides az 11t2 Park Aycueu
MI Thomas made the following state
meut.
Mi Mcsscrsmith. at various times dur
Ing the present year. hypOthC Gated with
US certain ordered bills OF IadiHg ON
which We advanced him. without qucS-
ton, sums aggregating $500 As Is well
known. order bills OF Iadiug are issued
by transportation companies. who viii