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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-29

killing of men and cattle, with coal
smoke and dust, and promote com
munication between points that now
seem fer distant from each other.
BY monorail express one could
travel from Chicago to New York in
eight hours; from Chicago TO Milwau.
kee in As minutes; from Chicago to St
Louis in three hours. And what is
quite as important. cars could be run
at frequent intervals. An electric
road has to have power distributed
along its entire line, and it would be
nearly as cheap to run As trains Of
one car each per day as IL trains OF
four cars each. The only extra ex-
pense would be the wages of a few
extra motormen and conductors, a
mere trihe in the operation OF first
class railroad.
The monorail idea is based on cor
rect principles, and that is why it will
survive all attacks from interested
sources. and monorail electric passen-
ger service is an improvement that il
bound to come, sooner rather than
later.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-29
United States Tn.
der Obligations 20
Exercise Police
Control Over the
lsthmus

ID EXECUTIONS in Central and
N South America are of such fire.
quent occurrence that they at
tract very little attention in Europe
or the United States, unless interna-
tional interests Or property are
ieopardized. Just at present the two
little South American states of Co
lombia and Venezuela happen to be
IN state bordering both on warfare
and rebellion, and the government at
Washington has dispatched several
var vessels to the scene of the threat
aned conflict for the purpose of pro-
tecting the Panama railway and pre-
venting any interruption of traffic.
The United States is bound to per-
form police duty of this sort by the
treaty of 1S4s, which not only pro-
yides protection of the railway, but
also protection of the sovereignty
of Colombia and neutrality of the
lsthmus. The Panama railway con-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-29

Mr. F. +. Behr, European engineer Of
note. 1t does away with the tworail
track and substitutes for it single
elevated track. The center Of gravity
of the train is brought beneath the
point of suspension. The monorail it,
self is a stout metal, borne at the apex
of transverse A standards, upon which
the wheels sit. On each side of the
standards run supplementary guide
rails, which engage corresponding
rollers on the car frame. Thus the We
hicle is kept upright and prevented
from swaying unpleasantly when go
ing around curves. TAe standards are
bolted down to sleepsrs of the or
binary pattern so that tn permanent
way is one long, low metkilic viaduct.
The monorail has passed successful
ly through the experimental stage. 4
short English line, known as the Bally-
bunion g. Listowel Light railway, has
been in successful operation for some
TINE, and longer line has been oper-
ated in Belgium, carrying both freight
ard passengers. Both are operated
by steam, but a proposition is now be.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-29

meets the Atlantic with the Pacific.
1t was built by American engineers,
with American money, but soon after
its completion passed into the hands
of European capitalists. Several
times in the past threatened raids
upon the railway have been prevented
by American marines and guns, and
the commercial nations of the world
have always looked to the United
States to keep the road open for
traffic. The only compensation we
have received for exercising such ex-
pensiye paternal care over Colombia
is the guarantee that vessels flying
our flag shall receive the same priv
ileges in the ports of the isthmus as
those allowed the vessels of Colon
bia.
1t is not generally known that the
famous Panama canal, which has
swallowed up millions of French
money, is being constructed under this
same treaty; and should the stupen-
dous engineering work planned by De
Lesseps ever be completed it will be
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-29
WHAT SULTAN WILL PAY.
Agrees 10 settle the Quay Compnny's
Damages mt 100000 Francs--M.
Constnns Leaves ConstnntinOpIe.

Constantinople, Aug. 81. The
amount OF the indemnity which the
sultan agrees to pay the Quays' COM
pany for interference with its rights
is 100000 francs. The sultan will also
pay 100000 francs to a Frenchman
on account of the Selling of his lands
in Albania. The Quays' company re-
nounces for a year the clause in its
concession regarding the transfer of
the quays to Turkey, only, it is be-
lieved, to save appearances for the
sultan.
NJ. Constans. the French ambassa-
dor. after making farewell calls on
his colleagues Sunday, left here Nom
day, on board the Vautour for Siam
boul, where he will take the train.
Paris, Aug. 27.-Sultan Abdul Ha-
mid's persistence in procrastinating
methods continues to disturb the
Turkish relations with France. His
trade giving satisfaction in the quays
question was taken as indicating
that ne would accept the entire
French claims, but NJ, constants
telegraphed Sunday that the sultan
was still holding out against the pay
ment OF three Frenchmen, dating
back many years and amounting to
several million francs, for which NJ.
Constans demanded a settlement and
declared he would leave Constapti-
nople Monday unless the matter was
settled.
This action, however, will only be \
manifestation of dissatisfaction, and
not rupture of relations, as the
councillor of the French embassy
will take over the affairs Of the en-
bassy and continue the negotiations.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-29

distribute them. The lady investi-
gator says: IF they put cards in ev-
cry house in the District of Columbia
| could still make a comfortable living
by begging here, simply by going after
the department clerks on their pay
days. The only way to prevent sue
cessful imposture is to have police
men stationed about the departments
on pay days. Beggars dread police
men. Impostors will not venture to
beg if a bluecoat is in sight"
The secretary of the associated
charities says: st is better, far bet
ter, for people living in coy, comfort
able homes to turn beggars from their
doors than to give them aid. 1t is
better for the community and better
for the beggar. These people should
be sent ( o us or brought to us. Beg
cling is unnecessary, and refusing to
give discourages the beggar Their
tales are always pitiful. and usually
heart-rending. The appearance of an
unfortunate at ones door, particular
ly at night, arouses sympathy; but it
is misplaced sympathy. 1t is safe to
assume that all such eases are un-
worthy. This lady investigator has
demonstrated that worthy people can
always find relief by coming to u.s. All
of the worthy ones know this. 1t is
only the unworthy who impose upon
people"
1t has been problem for the civil
ization of all ages to properly and
adequately provide for the sick, the
poor, the halt, the manned, the blind,
deaf and dumb. The claim of the Sec
rotary is but an expression of the sci
ence and philosophy of philanthropy.
The fact remains, as demonstrated,
that a shrewd woman,can make bet
ter living by begging than by work
ing, at least in this city.
The publication of these facts in
city very near to the national capital
will undoubtedly excite newspaper
controversy; and that may bring US
more beggars. In that event the blue
coats will be more in evidence about
the executive departments on pay
days, and professional beggarS viii
not long prosper. SMITH D FLY.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-29
A Narrow Eseape.

\ number of persons had narrow
escape from fire, supposed to have
been started by incendiaries, which
destroyed the hotel anG cut5uildings
at Powers Lake, a summer resort in
the western part of Kenosha county.
The guests lost most of their per-
sonal effects, many finding it neces-
sary to flee in their nightclothes. The
fire was dicovered about midnight, af-
ter il had gained such Roadway that
it could not be controlled, The loss
is $4,000, partly covered by insurance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-29
For Rapid Passcn.
ger Service the
Bchr system
Seems to Be With.
out an Equal

fore the British public for the imme-
date construction of an electric mono
rail line between Manchester and Liv-
erpool, which is to develop a speed of
between 40 and 120 miles per hour.
Some years ago il was proposed to
build a monorail air line between Chi
cago and st. Louis, but the project
was allowed to die out. Should the
English line prove a success, however
and there is no scientific reason why
it should not--the world would have to
adopt the monorail system for rapid
passenger service, in spite of the
croakings of the hidebound eonserva-
tives. The public has ample reason
to be interested in the monorail, be-
cause the saving in the cost of original
construction and subsequent maInten-
ance would make elevation not only
possible, but advisable. 1t would do
away with grade crossings and the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-29
Progressive Ensi.
neers Positive
That the Single
Track Saves Time
and Wear and Tear

TIME science of engineering, like
other technical and profession
al callings, numbers among its
opponents many conservative leaders
who look askance at any proposition
or invention calculated to revolution
ize theories dear to the heart of old
fogyism.
Because railroad trains have ever
since their introduction been run on
two tracks, the wiseacres of the past
and present have fought the mono
rail with vindictiveness, the yigor of
which almost equaled its lack of logic.
They have evidently forgotten the les
son learned in the archaeological school
days that thing is not intrinsically
bad simply because it calls for the en-
pIoyment of new ideas. new materials
and a change in the established order
of things.
The monorail idea was originated by
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-29
want to he Citizens.

A determined and systematic effort
is being made to have the Indians
on the Oneida reservation near Green
Bay admitted to full citizenship.
Leaders of the tribe who have thus
far been opposed to the movement
are now heartily in favor to it. What
the Indians want Is to have the gov
eminent issue final patents for the
lands that were allotted to the mem
beers and families of the tribe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-29
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
First Money pnid.

The first money turned into the
treasury of new Gates county was
paid to the treasurer's deputy at
Ladysmith. This amount was so cents,
the fee for application for a marriage
license, and was paid by William
krangle, who wishes to be joined in
wedlock to Myrtle Clark. Circuit
Judge Parish has issued an order
fixing the regular terms of the cir
cult court 4or the county at Tony
as follows; The first Wednesday af-
ter the first Monday in July and the
third Monday in December.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-29
Crop Outlook.

The weather crop report of the
Washington weather bureau says for
Wisconsin:
Thrashing wei nrder way, yield Of win
ter and spring wheat and barley generally
good, quality excellent: oats light; corn
generally backward, but with favorable
weather will make good crop in central
and northern sections, potatoes generally
poor crop: second growth Of clover excel
.ent apples light and Of poor quality.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-29

The Investigator touched truth
there which may well be applied 70
all other cities. 1t is true of Wash
ington, as it may as well be confessed
to be true of other cities, that the
churches to outsiders seem cold, self.
ish, uncharitable, even to the very
verge of selfishness and uncharitable.
ness. The men and women who com
pose our church membership are
probably the very best people in
every community; because they are
trying to do right.
However it may be in your commu-
nifty, it is an established fact that
almost every church in this city is a
close corporation, managed by a Sc
lect coterie for social purposes. This
family that can pay the most money
into the church stands the highest.
The children of the family are put
forward in all Sunday school enter
tainments, regardless of their natural
abilities. OF course, there are excep-
tons to ali rules. Nevertheless it
is a collective fact that the church
es here are so organized and man.
aged. They have no charitable or
CARNATIONS, and they do not organic
ally cooperate with the charitable in
situations. They live unto them
selves in select circles, regardless OF
the Scripture, which saith: NO man
liveth unto himself"
This lady investigator says that she
called upon one of our most eminent
preachers, man whose fame is world
wide and whose sermons are printed in
hundreds of newspapers, and when she
asked him for charity, he rephed:
"This is my home, and not place for
aims giving. ! have no time for such
cases. You must go to the police and
tell your tale" She was promptly
shown to the door in n deliberate but
dignified manner, and as she stepped
into the vestibule, she said: ''Inas-
much as we did it unto one of the least
of these, We did it unto Me-" But the
great expounder of the law of love
calmly closed the door in her face and
returned to his Study" probably to
frame eloquent sentences for the de-
location of his audience of admirers
of the following Lords day. 1t is nc
wonder that the lady investigator says:
"Your charities need church cooper
ation," after an experience of that
| kind.
The secretary of the associated
charities has been informed of the
systematic begging which has been
done by this Investigator, and he says
that impositions are made possible be-
cause of the carelessness of the peo-
pie. The board has thousands of cards
printed for distribution, in order that
families and individuals may hand
those cards to beggars of every de.
scription. Instead of giving money
the people should give these cards
Then, if they want to give food, cloth.
ing or money, they should send their
contributions to the board.
That is a good system, undoubtedly
but it will not work in everyday prac.
teal life. People will not carry cards
with them. and housewives will not
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-29
Arrest Causes suicide.

Mrs. Louise La Rose, better known
as Annie Luke, committed suicide in
Milwaukee by drinking carbolic acid.
She was Al years old and leaves hus-
band and little son in Chicago. Her
parents were wealthy and she hao
lived in Milwaukee from childhood.
She had brooded over her recent ar
rest on disorderly charge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-29
Board of Pharmacy.

In his annual report to the governor
Secretary Heimstreet, of the state
board of pharmacy, says;
Twelve pharmacists have died during the
year There were e. cases of poison in Wis
consin the past year. resulting in 50 deaths.
The list IS headed with carbolic acid. "a
dead, none recovered: opium, dead, I
recovered There has been no case of poi
soning by error of pharmacist the past
year. There are 1,42S first grade and 3S5
assistant pharmacists in the state.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-29

On account of the long drought il is
feared that Kenosha county, along
with the balance of the state, is in
great danger of a potato famine. The
price has jumped from $l.10 to S1.40
hushel and local dealers believe that
it will go to two dollars.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-29
I.,n,on say.ItTs Not So.

New York. Aug. 27.-Sir Thomas
Upton said Monday that there was
NO foundation for the published report
that he had said thai he had been sold
out in his previous attempt to win the
Americas cup by member OF his
crnu
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-29

Chicago Aug. ~.
CATTLE -Price Beeves. s591Gi6.Z5 good
20 fair Beeves. $5.3on5.S0; fair to medium
export shipping Steers, A.75M5.6; plain to
common beef Steers, A35G4I0; common
10 rough, $3.75a4.30; good to farcy Feed
ers. s3.6Jlt425, plain to fair Stockers, $40
as. 60: Bulls. plain to fancy, s2l0045D; fed
Western Steers. q. 40lp5 -; Western range
Steers 81 lO050O. fed Texas Steers, &.l0G0
j25. Texas Cows bulls and grass Steers,
g. 50Gi4O8.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-29
South Omaha, Neb., Aug. %.

CATTLE-M Market strong on good. slow
on others Native beef Steers, A0O459J;
Western Steers firm, $500 40; Texas
Steers, s.. 2504.2J; Cows ard Heifery steady.
e. G1lI4. 25; Gamers, 81 00U2 80, Stockers ard
Feeders stronger S2.G94425; Calves, $50
a5.5; Bulls, Stays. etc. $2O00f.2).
HOGS Market opened shade 10 Sc high
er, closed Zoe higher. Heavy. S5.9I6d695:
mixed. s5s546.o0; light, IS. g0ll6 s714; Pigs.
A15Q5,SQ bulk Of sales. s5.95d6e0
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-29
THE MARKETS
G-nin. prn,Irions. &c.

Chicago. Aug. ~
FLoUR-Quiet and unchanged Quot.
able as follows: Spring Patents, special
81 2oG4 80: hard Patents, %60a3'0i
sfrairhts. 81 gGfI3. %; seconds, a.15a20O
wHEAT-Lower September 69iA@i0hc;
December. 7lAa72ssc.
CoRN-weak Cash 54955c. septgm-
Der 53s4m55lse. October, 54la@55sac De-
cember 557sm57Ac; May, 5S@591ac.
OATs-W Weaker ard lower September,
3stiaS4c: May, S7I4m37aic.
BARLEY-In fair demand ard steady.
Screenings. 5ed52c; mailing, off color, light
weight or not clean. 56m5Sc good. o9ntZc'
and choice GSg6ic.
RYE-Was steady. M = cash, 559N05ci
No. 3, 55g5Sl4c; September delivery NO.
2, 55c.
POTATOES - Market unsettled. He
brons and Rose. 95@sl0O; Homegrown
Early Ohios $l25Gl.50 per sack.
E~GS-City recandled new cases In
cIuded i4l3i8i5c at mark. cases returned,
from 12a1Sc down; loss off. cases returned.
f5ikllic.
BUTTER-Ma dull and feeling easy.
Creamerles extra. i9izQf2oc per pound;
firsts. 1s@lSi4c: seconds, l4@l4'4e dairies'
13iAni7c
LIVE POULTRY - Steady Turkeys.
7dl0c per pound. chickens, Sc; ducks, 80
sl1c. geese, 81. ooG45o per dozen
New York. Aug. 20,
FLOUR-State and Western was quiet.
WHEAT-Declined al first under large
northwest receipts and liquidation, but
later rallied on prospects for visible
supply decrease, September, rs 9-l601514ci
October IS t3-l6c; December, a 5-l6p76c
RYE-Duil. state. 55a56c G. T. +. New
York CARROTS; No. ? Western, 62lac o. b.
afloat.
CORN-Also weaker for time, but later
rallied with wheat. September 5Ji496Oc;
December. G0Ad6ihc
OATS Fairly active and barely steady.
Track white, 4lM47c.
UTTER-Steady. state dairy. 4al9c:
creamery. 16G20c; June packed factory.
I4ika15lzc.
CHEESE Quiet. Fancy large colort d,
9hc: fancy large white. 9%s091ac; fancy
small colored. 95sq9a4c; fancy small white.
9i9C.
EGGs-Firm state and Pennsylvania 10
G3Oc: Western candled, l5gl1hc; Western
uncandled Halle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-29
BEGGING IS AN ART.
When Scientifically Conducted Men
delaney Is Profitable.
Newspaper Woman Makes a Success
as a Professional Beggar-Why
Charity should he BESTOWED
JudiciousIy.
Ispecial wash!ngton Letter.l

AT CAN make living by begging, and
it viii be very good living, TOO"
says a bright newspaper woman
from Baltimore, who has been playing
at begging in this city.
Il came over here to find out for my
see, first, if urgent cases of suffering
are relieved; second, if the worthy are
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-02-09
MRS. NATION REFUSED
Kingman Man Invited Her TO Take
some FRESH Air

Kingman. Kans, Feb. s.-Afrs. Nation
once visited this city about two or there
years ago. as an attendant Of a W. c.
T. Z. meeting. While here she was the
especial guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. z. D
Eson
During her stay she Glanced 70 can at
the furniture store OF c. T. Bugh Wills
visiting about the city. On entering the
store she found no one in front and leis-
urely walked to the rear Of the store
where she found Mr.. Bugh sitting busy
az his desk with his back tw0ard the
door. unmfndful Of her presence.
Being deeply interested in his work.
3Ir Bugh was putting at his pipe freely,
making considerable fog" Mrs. Nation
announced her presence by asking Clint
IL his store wasn't on fire. He jumped
un 10 investigate. considerably startled.
when she informed him that the fire was
In his pipe and commenced reading h7a
lecture on the evils IS tobacco smokine.
He listened very patiently for about ten
seconds. when he tok the floor. and most
emphadcsny informed the lady that he
was superintendent Of that store and
should smoke in it whenever he felt ike
e. and that If the smoke was offensive
to her she might step outside, where she
would md plenty Of fresh air. She never
~a--a hack
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-02-09
HOGS GENTS HIGHER
Fair Supply, Weather Consid-
cred Quality Good.
TOPS STILL ON S. 20
Cattle Steady but Sales of No
importance.

There was a variegated display Of hog
market quotations yesterday from al the
western live stock markets. The tone
vas Ia all Instances and AT al points
upH ard, varying however in the Limit.
for ms ance. St Louis gave out re-
port o. d nat 5 cents aighar. Chicago re-
ported opened strong To 9 cents higher.
e-o5sa vita advance lost" while Kansas
ely sent out a Quotaton OF opened
s-r-ns and closing easy The Wsca.t4
market could fairy be c. led on The
average, run cents higher There
were Quotations Il strong TO : cents
nsler. and steady 70 strong. bur rhe
~4--e days aver sc would clearly show
q i---fi5 cents higher zone. The ea-Iv
a-e ~ 1osS tnar arrived late Wednes-
~- ----- J1--sll Lne BEST prices and
lle most OF the $50 tops were made
----A5 -le cary morning rradlng atsr
DIS a. Lney came 90 sod a-C E
~ D---9 were pa-Q, IL IS no nIl-
l--tl- since re more TOO hogs ar-
--F-a ne 4la-l-y Tor the day Was = n
- ei gooc and outside II lwO
--- "A--l were common and decided y
7--l ms balance was Fe-y sa-ls-
-e--Is he volume " rec=tp S. in site
"a -e llla. Craol= cold Wca her was
u ana twelve ears of hog went
----re4 curing The hours II trading was
1850 1-ls and al the car lots rlat ar
-= - the night before and he'd
Tor sale on the opening. we're
lS-y snapee5 up ara these drst hogs
brought The best prices % the DAY. The
-a--l-- OF r-e hogs received during the
-es also met with cordial welcome by
me buyers, ana they All sod Tor al
their class and grade could Command
-- ms market held its own with all
So 1l-l western neg markets in both