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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11
JAIL FOR CONTEMPT.
Mayor and Eleven Denver Aldermen
Are Given Four Months
Sentences.

Denver, Dec. 6.-Judge John /. Null
Inns, of the district court, Sunday aft
ernoon sentenced Mayor r. r.
Wright, Jr., and II aldermen to serve
four months in jail for contempt in
disregarding the courts injunction to
restrain the enactment of an ordi-
nance granting a franchise to the
Denver City Tramway company.
The aldermen who voted for the or
dinance in the face of the order of
the court are: w. B. Tebbetts, presi-
dent of the board; John D. Ross, An
drew Horna, p. B. Russell, John Con-
lon, William Gahan, James Parish,
George w. Weick, F. A. Bailey, ID. S.
Gray and Pinkney Wallick. The mayor
signed the ordinance after the court
had forbidden such action.
Judge Mullins granted a stay of
sentence for ten days in order to
give the mayor and aldermen time to
perfect their appeal to the supreme
court In the opinion which he de-
ivered, the judge said:
Il believe that public officials, no
dIBGI uAucI WulCn QC pd1 CluChC VI
our government they serve, cannot
violate their trusts with impunity,
and that there is certainly lodged
somewhere in the law of this land
the power that will stay them, If
there is reasonable ground to believe
that they are acting through corrupt
and improper motives, and that will
punish them if they insist in their
wrongdoing."
The ordinance which was passed
over Judge Mullins injunction grants
the tramway company a franchise to
run for 20 years, and permits the col
lection of a five-cent fare on all the
street car lines of the city for the
next 20 years. Efforts were made by
minority of the board of aldermen
to correct these features, but the ma
jority refused to permit any changes
to be made.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11
WEST AND SOUTH,

At ST. Bonifacius, Mimi, Hegor1e
& Gothman's bank safe was blown
open by robbers, who secured $500
in cash.
j. H. Holder, publisher of the -Au-
rera Beacon and the pioneer news
paper man Of Aurora, H., died sud-
denly.
Fire nearly wiped out the little
town of Ward, S. D.
In ST. Louis Charles j. Denny, a
millionaire brewer and street rail
way director, has been given a two
years penitentiary sentence for per-
jury.
The president will appoint A. B.
Anderson, of Charlottesville, Ind,
United States district judge to sue
ceed John Baker, resigned.
For murder George Bear, an In
dian, was hanged at Sioux Falls, S. D.
At Topeka, Kan, Miss Carrie Ma
ton was placed in jail on the charge
of disturbing the peace.
The anthracite coal supply in Chi
cago is 100000 tons short, and suf-
1SI1hS IL AIhCIy II O11 COIQ weather.
In Chicago Shamrock, d prize bull
lock at the stock show, was sold at
SO cents a pound, bringing S1,010.So.
Off Culebra island the naval game be-
tween fleets of the United States navy
is now in progress.
In Denver Mayor Wright and II al
dermen were sentenced to four months
-. -.
Robbers entered the Whiteville
(Tenn.) Savings bank. blew open the
safe and secured $4,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11
LATER NEWS.

The house of congress paid remark
able tribu to the memory of ex-
Speaker Thomas B. Reed His death
had created profound impression and
there was universal desire among the
members of the house to show signal
mark of respect to his memory. For
the house to take action on theedeath
of former member had only three
presidents in it's history, namely, on
the occasions of the death of Benton,
of Blaine, and of Alexander Stephens,
when the house adopted resolutions
and adjourned out of respect to their
memories. 1t was decided to follow
these precedents in the case of Mr..
Reed
William Priest, bootblack of Bran
don, Man, through the death of an
uncle, has fallen heir to fortune of
81 900, 900.
Great Britain and Germany have
presented ultimatums to Venezuela,
which will be followed up by seizure
of the customs unless satisfactory
settlement shall be forthcoming within
brief period.
Three persons are dead and six in
jured as result of a fire at Colgate,
Wis, which completely destroyed the
postoffice and general store and dwell
ing of Max Manthey.
The British minister and German
chare d'affaires have left Caracas, Ven
ezuela.
Senator Nelson introduced an amend
ment to the Sherman antitrust law,
which provides that any contract, mer
ger or undue capitalization of corpora
ton in the form of trust or otherwise,
restraining or injuring trade or COM
merce among several states, or with
foreign nations, is hereby declared IL
legal, and any person who should make
any such contract shall be deemed
guilty of misdemeanor and punished
by a fine not exceeding 81, 900, or by
imprisonment not exceeding one year,
or both.
The northbound passenger train on
the Minnesota & international rail-
road was wrecked at Bemidji, Mimi.
No one was killed, but several were
injured.
Senator Clapp introduced a bill in
bridge over Rainy river, in Itasca
county, MINI.
The westbound passenger train on
the Santa Fe was wrecked at Roth
vile, Mo-, causing the death of Engi-
neer Samuel Wise and Fireman Alex
ander Hayelin
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11
THOMAS BRACKET REED.

list in uraemic diseases, arrived from
Philadelphia shortly before II o'clock
and extreme methods were advised by
him to carry the patient through the
crisis. These were at once used, but
without avail
There were at his bedside Mrs. Reed,
her daughter Katherine, DR.. w. G..
Goodno, of Philadelphia, and Drs.
Gardner and Macdonald, of this city.
Mr.. Reed reached Washington last
Sunday, having come to attend to some
matters in the United States supreme
court. He was at the capitol on Mon
day, visiting friends and former asso-
ciates in congress and witnessing the
converting of the second session of the
Fifty-seventh congress. Apparently he
was enjoying good health but later in
the day he called on DR.. F. A. Gardner
and complained of gastric distress
The following day Mr.. Reeds physician
insisted that he must remain in bed
while a diagnosis was made of his con-
dition. Mr.. Reed was strongly averse
to staying in bed, but rise in tenn
perature made it imperative that he
remain quiet. Symptoms of appendi-
citis appeared, though his condition
was not considered alarming. A
trained nurse remained with him
throughout Tuesday night and the pa
tient showed signs of improvement.
Mrs. Reed and her daughter Kittie ar
rived on Wednesday. The physicians
announced on Thursday that the ap-
pendical symptoms were abating, but
that kidney troubles had developed,
giving a more serious aspect to the
case. From that time to the end he
sank rapidly.
Remains Taken to Portland.
The remains of Mr.. Reed left here
Sunday afternoon for Portland, Me-,
his former home, where the inter
ment will take place on Tuesday
afternoon. Accompanying the body
were Mrs. Reed, the widow; Miss
Catharine Reed, the former speakers
daughter; Hon. Amos L. Allen, NJ
Reeds successor in the house of rep
resentatives; Mr.. Asher G. Kinds,
Mr.. Reeds parliamentary clerk while
speaker, and Mr.. Augustus G. Payne,
of New York, a lifelong friend. At
Mrs. Reeds request there were no
ceremonies of any kind here, and at
Portland they will be of a simple
character.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.

A company has been formed in Salt
Lake City to reclaim 271, 900 acres of
arid land by irrigation.
Explorer Robert E. Peary is busy
making maps of the polar regions
from information collected during
his recent journey.
The pope expresses his satisfaction
over Guidi's policy in his negotia-
tions with Gov. Taft on the friars
question i'll the Philippines.
Great Britain seeks to attach $780,
600 in gold bars supposed to have
been sent to Germany for former
President Kruger and DR.. Leyds.
Enoch Emory, an American, who
has built up a big business in Rus
STA, says that there is an excellent
field for trade in the cars empire.
The j. P. Morgan syndicate paid
out $22, 100000 cash to London stock
holders of the White Star and Do
minion steamship lines fer their
holdings.
A superbly bound volume of the
annual OF the French Navy" has
been presented to President Roose-
welt on behalf of President Loubet,
of France.
Alfred Mosley and English work
men, who have been on tour of the
United States and Canada, express
satisfaction with the result of their
observations.
A leading Anglican clergyman
urges a merger of all Protestants
into n church in which the basis of
faith is simply to be a belief in the
divinity of Christ.
Paymaster General Bates, of the
army, says the claims of army Off
GERS recommending the reestablish-
ment of the canteen are borne out by
reports to his department.
Two turret guns on board the Uni
ted States battleship Texas burst
during gun practice off Hampton, Va.
The vessel was saved from serious
injury by prompt work of gunners.
A railroad employees federation to
include all brotherhoods probably
will be formed at ST. Louis January
5, according to the representatives in
Chicago. Fully $4,000 men would be
included.
j. j. Hill offers to transport army
officers by the Great Northern rail
road to the Philippines at 500 each
and privates at S25, and to carry
freight from Chicago to Manila at 40
cents hundred pounds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

The recent race between five
United States warships from Hamp-
ton Roads to San Juan, Porto Rico
was not a sporting event, but it was
an unusual one. The accounts indi-
cate that they all showed good sea-
going qualities and made good time,
though the cruiser Cincinnati was an
easy winner. As a race of warShips
under orders the contest was prob
ably never equaled, though the long
race against time by the Oregon from
San Francisco to Key West, at the
beginning of the war with Spain, was
far more important.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11
"The Proof of the Pudding Lies in the
Eating"

The doctors are dumbfounded, the drug
glsts astonlshed, and the people excited and
joyful over the wonderful cures and tremen-
deus sales of the great Remedy, st. Jacobs
Oll. Every case of Rheumat sm-some of
many years standlng-has given way to this
powerful remedy. Thousands of certificates
like the following can be furnished as to its
value:-
George Scleyer, Publisher of the Chiffon.
WIS, "Volksbote," used st. Jacobs Oil for
almost unbearable pains in the back, which
mad completely Frustrated him." a few APP
plcations cured him entirely.
Mrs. Fred Eberle, Bellaire, O., was for a
long time severely troubled with Rheuma-
tlsm. st. Jacobs Oil instantly relieved and
entirely cure her.
Rev. DR.. B. Pick, of Rochester, N. Y, suf-
tered so intensely from Rheumatic pains that
ne was unable to preach. Several applica-
tions from a bottle of st. Jacobs Oil ere
lieved him."
F: Raider, Cleveland, Ohio, says: ''Two
applications of st. Jacobs Oil cured me of
great and long-continued pain in my foot"
.Messrs. 9. L. Brundage and Son, Drug
glsts, Muskegon, Mich, write:-"St. ia
cobs Oil has wonderful sale We sold
give, you some idea of how well it is liked
in this section"
Mr.. Louis Hinkel, of East Poesten. Kill.
n. Y, says:-"I call st. Jacobs Oil the best
liniment ever used. It cured me of Rheu-
matis1n and pain in. the back"
Herman Rittner, Manchester, N H.
81 have tried ST. Jacobs Oil, and found it ex-
cellent. All those who have purchased it
speak of it as simply incompatible
Geo. G. Erff1e, Palestine, nl.:-I was in
bed suffering from swollen leg, / used st.
Jacobs Oil, its effect was wonderful The
following day l attended to my business
again"
DR.. Otto Fuls, Reading, o.. writes:-''The
sale of st. Jacobs Oil is constantly increas-
ing; it is praised by everybody, and never
fails to give entire satisfaction"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11
CUBAN CHILDREN ADMITTED.
After Hearing, Treasury Departm INT
Permits Them to Proceed to
California.

Washington, Dec. 8.-The II Cuban
children who have been detained at
New York during the past several
weeks by the immigration authorities
were ordered released Saturday by the
treasury department and they will i'm
mediately proceed to Point Iona
Universal Brotherhood school in Cal
ifornia.
This decision was reached after a
hearing at the department Saturday,
at which counsel for the Gerry society
of New York and persons interested
in the school were heard. The meet
ing was behind closed doors, but it
developed the fact that the school is
not Objectionable in any way.
New York, Dec. 8.-The II Cuban
children who arrived recently at this
city on their way to the Raja Yoga
school at Point Iona, Cal, and were
held pending an investigation by the
immigration authorities, were re-
leased Sunday from Ellis Island and
taken to Jersey City, where's they
started on their journey across the
continent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11
4 WEEKS HISTORY
The Important Happenings of a
Week Briefly Told.
IN ALL PARTS OF THE UNION
All the Latest News of Interest from
Washington, From the East, the
West and the South.
THE LATEST FOREIGN DISPATCHES
FIFTY-sEyENTH CONGRESS.

FIFTY-sEyENTH CONGRESS.
The nomination of Hon. Oliver
Wendell Holmes to be an associate
justice of the supreme court of the
United States was confirmed by the
United States senate on the 4th. Res
olutions were read of the conven-
ton composed of delegates from
Oklahoma and Indian territory fav-
oring the admission of both terrific
ries as one state and opposing the
house omnibus statehood bill. Adj
not in session.
The United States senate was not in
session on the 5th. In the house bill
was introduced forbidding newspapers
to give any details in cases of suicide,
and another providing for the repeal
of the duty on wood and it's manufac-
lures; also on logs and unmanufac-
tured products of wood. The subcom-
mittee of the judiciary committee re-
ported favorably upon a bill to regu-
late trusts by publicity.
There was no session of the United
States senate on the 9Th. In the
house the pension appropriation bill
carrying $139,O0O,Oo0 was passed.
Resolutions were adopted calling
upon the secretary of war for all re-
ports received by the war depart
ment upon the operations of the anti
canteen law; providing for commits
sion of Is members of the house to
visit Alaska, to investigate and re-
port upon it's conditions and needs
and recommend legislation, and an
other providing for a holiday adj
iournment from December 20 to jan
uary 5.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11
shuts OFF Water Supply.

Nebraska City, Neb., Dec. 8.-The
sudden shifting of the main channel
of the Missouri river to the Iowa
side has left this city without Il
water supply. The water works
mains are drained and every basin is
empty, The electric light plant is
The breaking out of fire of any
consequence would cause disaster. 1t
may be days or weeks before pipes
can be extended to the main channel,
and in the meantime every manufac-
tory in the city dependent on steam
or electricity must be shut down.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

H. Cole, w. r. Wanser and N. NJ.
Martin were drowned near Leaven-
worth, Wash, while surveying loca-
ton for a power plant.
An injunction against Cleveland
labor unions to prevent boycotting
of a restaurant has been made per-
manent by Judge Ford.
In the southern portion of Utah
since November II daily earthquake
shocks have been felt.
Edward Kirk and his. wife and two
children were cremated during the
burning of their home at Pleasant
Hall; Tenn.
In st. Louis Benjamin Wagner shot
and killed his nephew, D. w. Blair, and
then blew out his own brains.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

The post office department of the
United States was considered a good
deal of an institution before the civil
war. In 1852 it's receipts were Sc, 90O,-
OOO In 1862 they were SIS, 200, 900. Last
year they were 1921, 100000. The re-
ceipts of the department have trebled
since 1882. They have increased $780,
100000 in ten years, and in the same
time the annual deficit has fallen from
$6,OOO,OOO to $2,OOO,OOO. These are big
figures
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

The part of Secretary Hitchcock's
report which deals with Indian af-
fairs discredits that old pessimistic
formula, 1.-The only good Indian is a
dead Indian" He shows that there
are many good Indians. Our total
Indian population is 269, 1906, of which
the New York Indians and those
known as the Five Civilized Tribes
embrace S9.732. This leaves 1887
who occupy 1856 reservations. having
SIS, 900 acres, outside of New York
and the Indian territory. These peo-
pie are certainly good enough to be
citizens of their native land.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

One of the most remarkable cases
known to medical science was revealed
at Niagara Falls by the sudden death
of a negro named Allen, aged go years.
lie dropped dead and the coroner or
dered an autopsy. The doctors found
Aliens heart and left lung were con-
nected by a growth fully three and a
half inches long. The mans heart
was unusually large and in fine condi-
ton, but his lungs were in bad shape.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

Consul Mason, of Berlin, gives a para
graph of his last report to the state
department. to ''goose fat" which is
used in Germany by the working
classes" in lieu of butter. Goose
grease is used both at table and for
cooking purposes. Vast numbers of
geese are grown in Germany, but the
local supply is deficient, and last year
6,431, PIT live geese were imported from
neighboring countries, besides large
quantities of goose grease from far
and near. The United States, it is sug-
gested, might develop large trade
with the fatherland in goose grease.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

The vast gun and iron works in
Germany of which the late Herr
Krupp was the head started with a
force of two workmen. To-day it's
paid employees number about $4,000
men. There have never been any
serious labor troubles in the estab-
lishment. The fact is due to the
pleasant relations between the
Krupps and their men, and to the
agreement between them that differ
,ences should be adjusted by arbitra-
ton.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

Septimus Winner, composer of "The
Moclling Bird" and hundreds of other
popular songs, who died suddenly at
his home in Philadelphia, at the age
of 76 years, was the author of 200
technical books on musical instru-
ments, and arranged over 1000 COM
positions for the violin and piano
Mr. Winner sold the "Mocking Bird"
for $35, but the publishers years later
admitted having realized $4,000, 900
from it's sale.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

The annals of ocean adventure has
seldom furnished more interesting
story than that of the capture of an
American steamer by icebergs in the
North Pacific and her helpless drifting
to within 600 miles of the north pole.
AS this is nearer the pole than any
other ship has ever got perhaps future
experiments had better be made by
drifting with the ice.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

Somebody in Germany has invented
a device which, attached to ono loco
motive, will indicate, automatically
and audibly, the approach of another
on the same track, thus affording
safeguard against collision. A test
made on a railroad near Frankfort
proved successful.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

Gen. Chaffee has assumed his new
command of the department of the
east, with headquarters at Governors
island New York, and wall doubtless
enjoy the rest he has earned. He
probably will remain in New York the
remainder of his term of service. He
will be retired by the age limitation
in April, 1906.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

America is getting there in all dl-
rcctions. The car of Russia, want
ing fast trotting horse, has bought
one from a Maine man, and has
placed him with 16 other American
cquines in the imperial stables at ST.
Petersburg. Thus the YANKEE
horseski sets the paceowitch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11
Barry tombstone Dies.

Philadelphia, Dec. 8.-After linger-
ing for nearly a week Barry john
stone, the actor, who last Monday
night shot himself after killing Kate
Hassett, a member of Keith's Bijou
theater stock company, died Sunday
at the Hahnemann hospital. Death
resulted from peritonitis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11
Hnnse Passes Pension BIN.

Washington, Dec. S.-Ihe house
passed the pension appropriation bill
carrying S139,O00,OOO without word
of debate, and devoted the remainder
of the day to the passage of bills on
the calendar, quite a number of
which were passed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

England has finally persuaded a man
to become governor of Australia at
salary of $4,000 year, but he would
consent to serve only one year. Lord
Hopetoun resigned in May and no one
has been found willing to try to live
on that salary. until now. The new
man is Lord TennysOn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11
WAS FATAL.
Death at Washington of Ex-Speaker
Thomas B. Reed.
The Ex-Speaker Succumbs to Urae-
mic POisoning-Rem ains Taken to
Portland, Me-, for Burial-Spent
Many Years in Public Life.

Washington, Dec. S.-EX-Speaker
Thomas B. Reed died at ten minutes af-
ter midnight Sunday morning. At IL
O'Clock word came from Mr.. Reeds
room direct from DIR. Gardner, the fam
lily physician, that Mr.. Reed was dying.
A complete condition of uraemia had
set in which it was impossible to re-
lieve. DR.. Goodno, an eminent special
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

New York, Dec. 8.-AIfred SPELL
mier, %. years old, has been arrest.
ed here for the embezzlement of a
small sum from C. w. Kotcher, De-
troit lumber merchant. He was locked
up at police headquarters, pending ex'
tradition proceedings.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11
OmciaI Vote of New York.

Albany, n. Y, Dec. S.-The total vote
of the state at the last election has
been received by the secretary of state.
1t shows plurality for Gov. Odell of
$500. The figures are: Odell, 665,150;
Coler. Csc, 347.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

Mexico is soon to have railway
across the Sierras to the Pacific. 1t
is said that more obstacles have had
to be overcome by the engineers than
are afforded at any spot in the west
ern continent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

American apple growing has become
an international industry and those
who are engaged in it prove them
selves to be deeply versed in the science
of horticulture when they hold a con
vention.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11
Heavy Loss by Fire.

Denver, Col, Dec. 8.-A IRE thaU
originated in the shaving vault of
McPhee & McGinnity's planning mill
Sunday destroyed property estimated
as valued at $4,000. Falling floors
carried down four firemen, but they
were rescued with slight injuries.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11
Ruck,s Successor.

washington, Dec. 8.-Presldenf
Roosevelt Saturday authorized the
official announcement to be made
that he would nominate John Bar
rett, of Oregon, to be United States
minister to Japan to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Minister AL
fred E. Buck