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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
RAIN HELPS CROPS.
COpious Showers Break the Great
DrouEht-ReIief Felt in
Many states.

Chicago, July 30.-Kansas. Nebras-
ka, Miss ouri and illinois all report
the breaking of the long hot spell
and rains that are expected to re-
deem much Of the damage done dur
ing the last month. In Kansas, par
ticularly, many places are rejoicing
over the relief. In Nebraska there
was perfect deluge for few hours
and then steady fall, which did
much toward renewing the whitening
crops and pastures. In Missouri rain
is reported at many places, but it is
feared that it has come too late to
help the corn crop. though other
crops and stock are being greatly
benefited. The high temperatures
still prevail at many points and es-
pecially in The Ohio valley. In all
the middle west the heat promises to
continue, but the rain has done much
good. All the points which week
ago were suffering most from the
heat are now reporting rain. The
most cheerful news is from Topeka.
Burlington, Ia, July 30.-Reports
received here show that the drought
in southwestern Iowa has been eff
fectually broken by heavy rain which
lasted all night. II is believed that
the rain arrived in time to largely
save the corn crop in this section of
the state.
Madison, Wis, July 3O.-There was
a good soaking rain all of Sunday
night. and appearances indicate more.
st. Louis, July 30.-Telegrams from
Marshall. Boonville. Mexico, Jefferson
City and Louisiana, among other points
in central and northern Missouri, tell
of heavy rains there Monday. Rain
is threatened here.
Springfield ILL.,, July 30.-Heavy
rain fell Monday morning throughout
the central portion Of this state ex-
tending west as far as Quincy. which
did great good to corn crops. It is
the first rain here since July 4. The
thermometer Monday noon was IS
degrees
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01

hondon. July 3O.-Inquiry made by
he press shows there isl foundation
for the rumor published here by the
Daily Express. that the United States
ambassador. Joseph II. Choate, had
eft London for Holland. not for a holi-
day. but. at the invitation of Mr.. Kru-
GER. who desires him to act as a
mediator in bringing about peace set
Element. With the exception of a week
end visit to Sussex. Mr.. Choate has not
left London. He returned here from
Sussex Monday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
Are Going to stay.

London, July 3O.-The Shanghai
correspondent Of the Globe, cabling
saws: "The assurances given in the
house of commons duly 23r by Lord
Cranborne (the under foreign secre-
tary) that the French and German
troops are only temporarily here are
refuted by the fact that both nation
alities are erecting massive, perma-
nent barracks, which win take two
years to complete, indicating that
many years occupation are contem-
mated
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
Interest Regain with July.

Washington. July 30. = Dispatches
received by cable from Mr.. Rockhill,
the United States special commission
er at Picking, set out some of the de-
tails of the financial arrangement re-
speeding the indemnity not heretofore
disclosed. He reports that the inter
est on the indemnity began to run on
the 1st Of July of this year, and the
payment will become due semi-an-
nually, the first to be met January 1
next
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
Wisconsin Congressman WEEDS.

Racine, Wis, July 3O.-Congressman
]. A. Cooper, of Racine, representing
the First congressional district of the
state of Wisconsin. chairman of the
committee of insular affairs, was
united in marriage in New York on
Saturday morning to Miss Sarah Coop
er-Philip, resident of that city. who
is well known in New York and Wash
ington society. The couple will spend
their honeymoon abroad.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
DIR. Milo n. Ward Dies.

Kansas City, Mo, July 30.-Dr. Milo
b. Ward, agd so years, died Monday.
During the Spanish war he was APP
pointed to the volunteer army by
President Mckinley, being commits
stoned a major surgeon and assigned
to duty at Chickamauga. He was
past grand master of the Independ-
ent Order of Odd Fellows of Kansas
and also past chancellor of the
knights of Pythias.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
Long Orders silence.

Washington, July 3o.--Secretary
Long Monday morning issued the fol-
lowing general order: "All persons
in the naval service are strictly en-
Joined to refrain from any public
statement concerning the subject
matter of the court of inquiry re-
quested by Rear Admiral w. s.
Schley. John ID. Long, Secretary"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
At Henh nf constnhnInrr Eorce

Manila. July 30.-Mai. Henry Allen.
of the Forty-third volunteers, who
was some time since appointed gov
ernor of the island Of Leyte. has
been chosen chief of the insular con
stabulary and will proceed with the
organization of that force.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01

Richmond, Ind, July 3O.-Fire Mon
day morning destroyed property in
the business portion of the city val
ued at $4,000. The chief loss fell on
II. G. Taylor, w. r. Hadley. Fry
Brothers. William Cain and William
Grottendicl. The insurance was not
sufficient to cover the loss.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01

Rome. July 3O.-The first anniversary
of the tragic death of King Humbert
(who was assassinated at Monza July
% last by Gaetano Bresci. an anarch-
isD is being celebrated by commem-
orative services throughout Italy.
Rome is the center of the observances
and there are 100000 visitors here on a
pilgrimage to the tomb of King Fl I'M
bert, in the Pantheon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
Engine Blows I'd,

Scranton, Pa, July 30.-An engine
of the Delaware, Lackawanna &
Western railroad, while running into
the spur at Pancoast. Pa, Monday,
blew up its boiler, killing the en-
gineer and perhaps fatally injuring
the fireman and brakeman who were
in the cab
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01

Canton, O., July 3O.-Sam J. Rob-
erts, of Lexington, KY, collector of in
ternal revenue in that district. is here
visiting relatives and to see the presi-
dent. 1t is supposed that his mission
is inconnection with the objection tothe
reappointment of Col Charles f. Sapp
an internal revenue collector of Louis
vile district, bone of contention
among Kentucky republicans at pres
emf.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01

London, July 30.-A dispatch from
Cape Town says; The Beers are seat
tered throughout the upper o.strict
of Cape Colony. Some are within few
miles of Indwe. Others are around
Jamestown and between Molteno and
Burghersdorp. Several parties are
close to Cradock
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
To EnInrge kenosha rIant.

Torrington, Conn. July 3o.-Nego-
tiations with the owners for the pur-
chase OF the entire capital stock Of
the Chicago brass works, of Kenosha,
Wis, have just been completed by the
American Brass company. 1t is an
uounced that the Kenosha plant viii
be enlarged and improved
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
Do,ynger Empress III.

Cronberg. July 3o.-As result of
the visit of Prof Renvers from Ber-
lin, it is officially announced that the
condition Of Dowager Empress Fred
erick is not satisfactory. Princess
Henry of Prussia has been at the
eastle on a living visit.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
To succced Kitchener.

New York, July 30.A dispatch to
the Tribune from London says: 1t
is freely rumored that Gen, Lyttle-
ton will succeed Lord Kitchener as
commander in chief OF the British
forces in South Africa.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01

Batemans Point, II. J., July 80 The
Old cup defender, Columbia, won the
$1,000 Aston cup Monday, leading the
new asp,rant for cup honorS, the Con-
stitution, at the finish by two min
uteS IA seconds, shore time. The race
was sailed in a fine breeze from the
north. the course beng triangular
ono of IS miles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
snIIs His Balloon Anain.

Paris. July 30.-M Santos Dumont
made another successful experiment
Monday afternoon with dirigible bal
loon, sailing from St Cloud to the
LongchampS race course, around which
he steered the balloon and assembled
and descended, occupying 20 minutes
of time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01

New York, July 30. The Hamburg
American line steamer Allegheny,
which arrived here Monday. reported
that She was held in the harbor of
Savanilla, Colombia, for - hours. Pas
seagers on the Allegheny report that
Abel Murrillo was arrested on the ship
AT Savanilla and taken ashore by the
Colombian authorities.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01

London. July 30.-ln the house of.
lords Monday Lord Salisbury. the
premier, read message from King Ed
ward to the effect that. in considera-
ton OF he eminent services of Field
Marshal Lord Roberts in South Africa,
his majesty recommended that parlia-
ment gram him the sum Of 100000
$500 600
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
Hoers Invade Portuguese Territory

Lisbon. July 3O.-A dispatch received
here from Lorenzo MARQUES. Portu-
guese East Africa, announces that
Boer command, accompanied by wom-
en- and children, has entered Portu-
guese territoy in the. neighborhood
Of the Limpopo river. Requirements
of troops have been sent to disarm the
party of Beers
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
Threc nnrnMnch

Tacoma. Wash, July SO Earl len
kins, of Seattle. Florence Nevins and
Miss Anola Cole, of Puyallup. were
drowned by the capSizing of row
boat ON Spanaway lake. The bodies
were recovered several hours after
the accident
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01

South Bend, Ind, July 30.-Jaeob
NJ. Chillas, the owner of one of South
Bends leading dry goods houses, filed
petition in bankruptcy Monday.
The liabilities are given as S34,063,
and the assets. S25. 2S6.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01

New York, July 3O.-The old yacht
Defender is being djsfiantled by a
junk firm at City Island. y. y, to
which she was sold. for it is said, $780,
600. Portions of the vessel were re-
served for souvenirs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01

Canton, O., July 30.-President Nc
Kinley attended funeral services Mon
day morning of Leopold Biechele, his
old neighbor and friend whose death
Friday night caused the postponement
of the complimentary concert ar
ranged for the Mckinley lawn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
Deny Indians Injunction.

Washington, July 3O.-The depart
ment of justice Monday received a
telegram stating that Judge Erwin,
of the United States court in Okla
homa. had denied the application of
Lone Wolf and other Indians for an
injunction restraining the govern
ment from distributing land in that
territory by drawings
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
col. Garrett Captures Hocrs.

Pretoria, July 30.-Col. Garrett has
had successful skirmish near Vereen-
iging His force captured IS Beers
and a number Of cattle and wagons.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
Crnr Gnins in FIcsh.

New York, July 3o.-A dispatch to
the World from Berlin says: The
ear has been rapidly taking on flesh
since his Illness He is very pale, but
looks stout.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
A Frec-for-Au Fight.

Fremont, O., July 3O.-During a
free-for-an fight in the Pollock set
Element here Sunday night, Max Bed
mark was possibly fatally Injured
Mike Materzalt had both arms broken
and received other injuries, and Mike
cwinski and half dozen others were
badly hurt. Several participants ar
in Jail
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01

Milwaukee. July 3Q-The eleventh
annual congress Of the American
Whist league opened in this city Mon
day at the Hotel Pfster. Routine
business of the league was taken up
in the morning.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
Trnnsnort Mcnde nrenl,s Record.

San Francisco, JGly 2Q.-The trans
port Meade arrived Monday from Ma
Mia in the record breaking time of
q days.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01

New York, July 3o.-John Fish,
builder and mason. made an assign
ment Monday. The liabilities are abont
100000 and the nominal assets, $780,
cOo.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
situation Unchanged.

Reading. Pa. July 30.-The situa-
ton at the Reading railway shops
was unchanged Monday. The old
mechanics were at work as usual.
Transfers Strike at San Francisco.
San Francisco, July 30.-The team
sters' strike situation remained I'M
changed Monday morning. None of
the allied unions have gone out. \
great many nonunion teams are at
work and business seems to be NOV
ing readily.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
BroolsIyn nridge Again i'm Use

New York, July aO,--Full traffic and
car service mas been resumed on the
Brooklyn bridge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01

of AmaIgnmated officials
to Occur Tuesday when Accept
ance of Terms Made by shaffer
VIII he Considered - Probable
Agreement IL Victory for Strikers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
A DEADLY RIFLE DUEL.
Fathers and Sons Enact a Tragedy
in Tennessee as Climax of
Silly Quarrel.
EDWIN BLALOGK. ONE OF BOYS. IS DEAD

The Father of Edwin and Robert
Wright, Sr., Each Have Leg Broken
During the Battle, and Young
Wright Is a Fugitive from Justice
Other Deadly ARRAYS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
stnIs His Cousin.

Memphis. Tenn, July 3o.-W. S.
Bowers was stabbed and killed early
Monday morning near his home in
this city by Albert Bowers, his cousin.
The men had quarreled over debt
which w. S. Bowers claimed his
cousin owed him. The dead man was
employed as travelling salesman in
this territory by MARTINEZ Brothers.
of New Orleans. The homicide has
not vet been arrested.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
Ranchman Kills Father and Son.

Trinidad, Col. July 30.-Phil Nc
Williams, raIichman living a few
miles below town, shot and killed Sal
vadore Parece and his son, Charles
Parece In the fight that occurred at
least dozen or more shots were ex-
changed, the Pareces shooting Nc
Williams horse from under him. The
shooting is the outcome of an ole
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01

Logan, O., July 30.-Over 500 min
ers employed at the New Pittsburgh
mine of Johnson Brothers are out
and the mine is tied up. The strike
was caused by the transferring of
trackman to mining.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
Fathers Back Sous Up.

The fathers backed the boys up
and the two families lined up with
rifles on neutral ground. When with
in few yards of each other, the first
shot was fred. Then sharp and quick
the resounding reports of firearms
were heard by the neighbors. At al
most the first shot from the side of
the Wrights young Blalock fell with
rife ball through his brain. His
brother Fred picked up his rifle.
stood where his brother had~-fallen
and took the brunt of the battle on
his shoulders. Finally the elder
Wright had 10 be taken off the battle
ground with a bullet in his leg, and
Blalock injured in almost identically
the same way, was carried into his
house. The two young men took
few shots at each other as they re-
treated, each toward his own home.
silly Quarrel Leads to Tragedy.
Robert Wright, Jr., and Edwin Bla
lock, the dead boy, had slight quar-
rel. Wright, it is said. told it.around
that he had given Blalock black
eve The two families, on account
of this little difference between the
young fellows, became estranged and
the tragedy resulted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01

strikers. During last week number
of contracts intended for and prac-
tically let to mills of the combine
were shifted to independent mills.
with rush clauses attached. Inde-
pendent mills have done much bust
ness booking orders in the last few
weeks and they are reported to have
been able TO make their own terms.
in many eases from 81 to IS per ton
above the prevailing market rates
was offered by those anxious to have
iron and steel without further DELAY.
Under these conditions owners OF the
independent mills have bestirred
themselves and are now running "a
hours day with as many men as. can
be crowded about the furnaces and
rolls. 1t was said Sunday that the
Jones and Laughlin interests had
secured enough orders above the com
bine rates to keep them running far
into the fall
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01

Memphis, Tenn. July 3o-Edwin
Blalock, dead with a Winchester rife
oall through his brain; NJ. F. Blalock,
leg broken by a bullet; Robert
Wright, Sr., leg broken by bullet;
Robert Wright, Jr., fugitive from
Justice. Such is the net result of a
desperate duel with Winchester rifles
which occurred about dusk on Morris
avenue. south of the city and near
Forest Hill cemetery. The tragedy
grew out of dispute between Rob-
ert Wright, Jr, and Edwin Blalock.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
strikera Are TrIcked.

McKeesport, Pa, July 30.-The ac-
ton of the American Tin Plate com
pany at Demmler in notifying the
pipe filters and millwrights to take
vacation was evidently a ruse, as
one set Of rolls and one furnace was
put in operation. 1t is supposed that
the company Struggled in men from
Monessen from the rear of the plant,
while the strikers were massed along
the river front Ten or IL men are
sufficient to run the one furnace and
set of rolls. and that is all the men
supposed to be at work. The indig-
nation among the strikers is at fever
heat and trouble is feared when the
men attempt to leave the plant.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
Indenenhcnt MIIIs Rnshch.

There remains little doubt but offi-
cials of the United States Steel cor
poration are now as anxious to have
the big strike settled as are the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
Crowd Makes a Match.

When Col. Dyer, the commissioner,
woman's age as %, her height the
same as that of Mr. Wood. 10000 per-
sons shouted in chorus: They must
get married"
Number one in the FL Reno district
is Stephen 4. Holcomb. of Pauls Val
ley, Ind Ter. and number two is
Leonard Lamb, of Augusta, Okla.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1901-12-03
SAN JUAN RAIIIEEIEIn-

The purchase Of the principal por.
tion OF the San Juan battlefield for the
purpose OF a government park will be
commended by patriotic Americans.
The purchased tract includes San Juan
hll, the site OF the b~lockhouse, and
Bloody Bend.
The storming OF San Juan hill "a
the most brilliant exploit OF the Span.
ish'American war and reflected ever.
tasting credit on American arms. Aside
from the fact that the leader of the de.
Gliding charge II o president of the
United States, the San Juan engag
ment possessed many features that
make 1t lear TO the American heart
II was a victory achieved against tire.
mendous odds and In the face OF ad.
verse circumstances. Men from the
north and from the south had equal
share in the glory OF the day. Cow.
boys from tbe western ranges aud mar.
row chested young fellows from tho
east mingled their blood on the neld
The battle was the most ~distinctively
American victory that has been won
since the Yankee forces fought as
brothers in the revolution. For this
reason the government has done well
In purchasing the historic site OF San
Juan. The Cuban battlefield will In
time be a shrine that will prove an ir.
resistable magnet to the patriotic citi.
zen who travels
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1901-12-03
After his Assauants.

Jim Sing, the Thornton restaurant
keeper. was In the city yesterday. hav-
ing secured evidence that n OF the
natives who entered his restaurant
waylaid and robbed him Of consider.
able money last September. Is now
residing in this city. Jim. owing TO q
hair lip. cannot talk even Chinese
English. and when he placed his ase
before Marshal McMillin the marshal
found IL a hard task to learn what
Jim was driving at. He finally caught
several fairly good English words In
inns narrative. and. referring back to
an article IN The Citizen. the marshal
concluded that Jim was on the trail
Of his assailants and promised him
help. A gang Of toughs from the neigh.
boring town OF Thornton; where this
lnoffensive Chlnaman conducts a small
restaurant business, have for years at
Intervals. robbed and assaulted him.
and II Is time that some Of the toughs
are arrested and made to pay heavy
fines for their violations OF the law.
Jim returned to Thornton last night.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1901-12-03

The Mexican papers are authority
for the statement that the banquet
rendered by the government to the del.
egates 10 the P~an'Amerlcan congress
cost $4,000 0 Is II longer 10 be
wondered at that 5000. 900 out OF a
population OF 100000 are merely
beasts Of burden? Such extravaganza
is incompatible with republican sim.
plieity. out none OF the papers in that
country viii dare critlcise the officials
who Incurred such a debt, for they
know TO do so would make them famll.
lar with the Code Napoleon and place
the writer's behind the bars to study II.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1901-12-03
Notice to LAWYERS.

The Citizen is prepared to print all
kinds of briefs and transcripts. and
the attention of the lawyers Of the
territory is called to this fact. The
Citizens linotype machines. with all
the improvements. sets just exactly
what the lawyers want in their briefs
and transcripts-italics. small caps
and black lines; so don't forget this
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1901-12-03
on penaHt "a XolI.

d. 8. Mitchell. Fulford. Nd, Dur
ing a long illness | al troubled with
bed sores, was advised to try DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve and did 30 with
wonderful results. vas perfectly
cured. Il Is the best salve on the
market" Sure cure for piles. sores.
bur ms. Beware OF co~unterfeits B.
Ruppe, Cosmopolitan.