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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31

Census statistics show that the
south is taking the place of the north
as the great lumber region of the
country. The value of the lumber
products Of Michigan and other great
lumber states of the north is declin-
ing, while that of the most of the
southern states is rapidly gaining.
Undoubtedly this is due to the reck-
less cutting that has been going on for
years in the north. Wiser counsels
now prevail. but the worst mischief
has already been done.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31

The immigration bureau has issued a
statement showing that the number of
immigrants arriving in the country
during the last fscal year was GAS, TAB,
which was an increase of 160,825 over
the fiscal year 1901. The greatest in
crease was from Austria-Hungary S.
500; the next was from Italy, 42,379,
and the third from the Russian empire
and Finland, %, 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31

Washington, July 2s.-During a
severe electrical storm which swept
down the Potomac river Thursday
lightning struck one of the small
powder houses at the Indian Head
proving ground, and burned up S.
600 pounds of "smokeless." Rear Ad-
miral O'Neil, chief of the naval ord
nance bureau, states that he has not
received an official report on the mat
ter, but private advices are to the
effect that no persons were injured
by the accident, the damage being
confined to few broken and burnt
windows in a nearby office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31

The peace agreement between the
British and Boer leaders is typewrit-
ten and is probably the first instru-
ment of the kind. Louis Botha's sig
nature is described as being in fine
c%erkly hand" The others are all
somewhat rougher and Delarey's is
stated to be the toughest of all. By
the way, he splits his name up in three
syllables, thus: de la Rey, while his re-
doubtable colleague of the late Free
State signs himself Christian de Wet,
also with a small cd
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31

The American Humane society is be-
ginning movement for the world
wide efforts to protect animals. Al
ready several hundred consuls have
been Intercepted and their replies
show that while humane work has
made a good foothold in some coun-
tries, in others it is wholly lacking.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31

A New York policeman chased down
a runaway automobile to find that the
driver had one arm about young lady
who was with him. If the automobile
cannot be managed with one hand we
do not know whether the horse and
buggy are going to be wholly crowded
out or not.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31
Illness Proves Fatal.

Milwaukee, Wis, July 28.-A special
to the Sentinel from Winneconne,
Wis, says: Matthew Killilea, the we'll
known baseball magnate, died here Sun
day after an illness of several months.
Though he had not been confined to his
bed until three weeks ago, it was
known that his illness was fatal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31

If it is to become the vogue to rig
up the telephone SO as to enable people
foreman at home and listen to the SER
mons of their pastors very few if any
people will go to church, and the next
step will be to dispense with the
churches and have the pastor deliver
his sermon in his study. In that event
the congregation might go to sleep
without annoying anybody else or the
minister
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31
Roers Not Vanauished.

Capetown, July 27.-In a recent
speech at Paarl, Cape Colony, Gen.
Botha said that all of South Africa was
under one flag, but that the Beers had
not been vanquished. Darkness was
in front Of them, he said, but faith and
hope would guide them through it.
Africa was their fatherland, their
birthright and their inheritance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31

London, July 2s.-a special dispatch
from Vienna says that over 100000 ag-
ricultural laborers in east Galicia,
most Of them Russians, are now on
strike, and that full-fedged rising
against the landed proprietors is pro-
cyreeginp
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31
spree Leads to Fatal Fight.

Vanceburg. KY, July 20.-At PIC
mic at Haines Post Office, about 20 miles
south of here, John Dickinson shot and
killed Roe and Jack Dyer, two broth
ers. One of the Dyers shot Dickinson
three times. He is not expected to
live. They were all drinking, and the
trouble originated from that fact.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31

Philadelphia, July 28.-It was an
nounced here that the third annual
encampment of the Spanish-American
war veterans will be held in Indianap-
oils on September 22 %, and "a. Pres
ident Roosevelt has written that he
expects to attend the encampment on
September 90
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31
Lewish MfIlfonaires.

New York, July 2s.-The Jewish
World has compiled list of Jews in
America who have become million
aires, and finds rs of them. Chicago
is credited with 10; New York, 50;
Philadelphia, 5; Cincinnati, 6; ST.
Louis, 2; Brooklyn, 1; San Francis
co. 10. and Boston, l.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31
Fireman Killed.

Tyler, Tex, July 2S.-The south
bound International and Great North
ern passenger train was wrecked by a
washout three miles south of White
House. The engine was telescoped by
the tender. Fireman Walker, of Nine
ola, was killed, and Engineer Wright,
of Palestine. injured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31

Paris, July 2s.-Miss Estelle Cham
bers and guide we're killed recently
and julius Pratt, of Cincinnati, her
fance, had both legs broken by falling
over a precipice in the Alps while
mountain climbing near the Matter
horn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31
The packing industry.

Washington, July 2S.-Ihe census re-
port on the packing industry shows
19S concerns driven out by big com
panies in ten years. Illinois plants de-
creased from 81 to Ga. The total CAPT
tai increase was SO. 31o,76o.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31

San Francisco, July 28.-The execu-
tive council of the American Fedora
ton of Labor, in session here, has
adopted a resolution supporting any
legislation having for its purpose the
abolition Of child labor in states where
s11ch laws do not now exist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31
victim of Blood Poisoning.

NATION, III, July ga week ago,
while moving his lawn, Walter Kilner,
a wealthy retired business man of this
city, cut his finger with blade Of grass.
Blood poisoning set in, and he died
Sunday in great agony.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31
King Is Better.

Cowes, Isle of Wight, July 2s.-King
Edward is much better, but is not
vet able to walk or stand. Sunday
for the first time his majesty used his
new invalid chair, which enables him
tn move himself about.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31
FOREIGN IyTELLrGENcE.

4 Manila dispatch says that the
sultan of Bendayan has been arrested
and will be held as hostage till the
Moros who attacked Americans in
Mindanao island are surrendered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31
onnoseJ to Ronkins

Chicago, July 28.-Iypographical
union No. IS decided to vigorously oP-
pose the candidacy of Congressman A.
J. Hopkins for the United States SEN
ate. because of his alleged champion
ship of a bill to have the census print
ing done by contract outside of the
printing office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31
Caugbt with the Goods

Chicago. July Three alleged post
office robbers, with 1900 worth of
stamps, were captured after battle
with South Chicago police at One Hun
dredth street, where they had jumped
from a Lake Shore train.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31

Madison, Ind, July 2s.-Farmer
John Metzler died Saturday morning
from pistol shot wound received at
the hands of Jacob Taulman, neigh
boring young farmer, with whom he
was quarreling. Taulman is in Gus
tody.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31
4 WEEKS HISTORY
The Important Happenings OF 9
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.
IN ALL PARTS OF THE UNION
THE LATEST FOREIGN DISPATCHES
FROM WASHINGTON.

Orders from the army require all
military prisoners to be supplied with
proper and decent clothing.
The pension commissioner is aston
ished by the food of applications for
pensions from veterans of the Spanish
American war.
1t is shown by census report on
the packing industry that 1913 concerns
have been driven out by big companies
in ten years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31
Assassinnted.

Paris. July 2s.-A dispatch from
Brazzaville, French Congo territory, to
the Temps, says Inspector Lainglaire,
commanding the police in the French
Congo, has been assassinated by ma
tives near Libreville.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31
KILLED nv n LocomotIye.

Charlotte, N. c., July %. - Annie
Cousart and Jennie and Mamie Mel
son, aged ten, IL and II years, were
killed by an engine on the Seaboard
airline Sunday. They were walking
across a trestle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31

The Salvation Army has no frmer
friend than Sophia, queen of Norway
and Sweden, who inherited great
wealth and therefore has been able to
give the movement much substantial
aid.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31
CRIMES ARECHARGED
Anti-Imperialists Arraign Army in
the Philippines.
An Open Letter to the President-Wsr
Department. Accused of Covering
Up Facts-The Army Democrat
ized-InQuiry Urged

Lake George, n. Y, July 2S.-Edwin
Burritt Smith, of Chicago, Carl Schurz,
Moorfield Story, Herbert Welsh, and
Charles Francis Adams, constituting
committee appointed by the antrim
perialists at their meeting IN New
York last spring to investigatecondl-
tions in the Philippines, Sunday re-
turned their verdict, finding the Off
GERS and privates of the United States
army in the Philippines guilty of the
following crimes:
kidnapping and murder under circum-
stances of aggravated brutality.
Robbery.
Torture, both of men and women,
and rape.
the infection of the death penalty
on evidence elected by torture.
the anti-imperialists issued this
opinion in direct reply to President
Roosevelt's recent review of the case
of Gen. Jacob H. Smith, and it took the
form of an open letter addressed to the
president
Utter Decentralization of Army.
commanders in the Philippines by
their examples have melted their SUI
bordinates to the torture of natives,
and that this has resulted in the ut
ter decentralization of the army and
the destruction of all sense of moral
ity. 1t claims that in one district
after general used the phrase, xiii
IF
tai of 100000 persisted, and that in
Samar fire and sword held full sway.
The committee claims it has proof
of the cold-blooded murder of Cath
olic priest by a commissioned officer,
and declares that the custom of muir
dering wounded Filipinos is general
throughout the island. 1t speaks of
one general as recently promoted
for killing those whose bread and
salt he, starving, had begged for and
eaten"
Court-MartiaIs Are Farces.
Turning from it's charges as to
treatment of natives, the committee
declares openly that the court-mar-
tials of Smith and others charged
Will cruelty WcIc 1dICCS, VIC lCSOl-
mony given mockery, meant to be
humorous, that every effort is made
by the war department to conceal
real conditions in the islands. 1t de-
clares the idea that "the honor of
the army" is at stake has made the
trials a farce, claiming the honor of
the United States is more at stake
than that of the army, and compar-
ing the case with that of Dreyfus in
France.
Claims Facts Are Concealed.
The committee states that it's eff
forts to investigate have been him
dered and blocked by 'the paper de-
partment of the army" While claim
ing that the department refused in
formation regarding the concentra-
ton camps, the committee admits re-
ceiving the reports of the medical ex-
aminers in the camps, but declares
these to be "an insult to the intelli-
gence of those to whom they are
addressed"
Asks for Investigation.
In setting forth all its allegations
regarding the conduct of the army
the committee calls upon the presi-
dent to make a thorough investiga-
ton.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-31
Asks for Investigation.

In setting forth all its allegations
regarding the conduct of the army
the committee calls upon the presi-
dent to make thorough investiga-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-05
Amussmsnrs. EXCURSIONS. ETC.
CLASS VAUDEVILLE IN FOREST CASINO.

MISS ST. GEORGE HUssEY AND
CHARLES =. LORRAINE,
The Best Of all Teams.
DICK FERGUSON AND GRACE PASS
MERE,
Same Old Favorltes.
THE WHAlEYS,
Musical Prodlgies.
MISSES WILLARD AND WHEELER,
Duettlsts OF Merit.
HATTIE MciNTOSH-The Best OF All
MAZE BOHEE-PrIma Donna.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-05
NOTES FROM THE HARB0R

be following vessels have arrived at
sailed from the port OF Providence
ing the past "A hours.
Plymouth, New York;
liner City OF Key West. New York
|mer Richard Borden, Fall River and
|rned; steamer. City OF Newport. New
and returned: steamer Mout Hope,
tx Island and returnsd. steamer New
reham, Block Island and returned +;
|mer Queen City. Seaconnet and re-
he'd steamer Islander. Seaconnet and
|rned; steamers Sagamore. Fall River
returned; steam barge Rancocas, New
k. cement; tug william r. Gladwish,
\ York, with barges Fairy Belle and
tee tug Thomas Walsh. tug Boxer and
hdard OH barge No. rs.
Iiied-lSteamer Connecticut, New York I:
Imer fremont. New York steamer
de Island. New. York; tug q, A. Scott
mas Walsh. tug William e Glsdwish.
y York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-05
DOWN The BAY SUNDAY.

kecent Parks attractions continue TO
|ase in number and attractiveness
week, and the management prom
continuance OF this new policy dur
&he season. For pleasure-seekers and
@seers who wish TO enjoy a Sunday
IN the river" there Is certainly no
that is not met by Crescent Parks
list OF special features. The Great
fican circus is the latest addition 70
and in its acrobats, equilibrists.
ed horses. singing mules, performing
Ieys and trained dogs, with three
ns to help along the hilarity. offers
stainment for young and old Of
decidedly novel character for
y resort. This is precisely the same
that he1 been given ION the road,
d Crescent Park Is presented at popu-
brices. instead OF the customy road
e The band and steam calliope and
he other usual features OF a circus
there. and the program includes Is
attendance at the free exposition
Icreasing daily, showing the interest
ks aroused and testifying TO the ex-
bee OF the display. With the excep-
Ipf the weather bureau and a portion
be agricultural departments goods.
United States government exhibits
how complete; and those Of the war
Treasury departments are OF excep-
ID interest, giving an insight into
Ie Sans affairs that could be OBJ
ID I'm no other way. while their his
.al value can hardly be overestimated.
| opportunity 10 see anything OF this
had never before been enjoyed I'm
England. nor any where except at
ktional exposition and Is not likely
b to be presented In this state.
= FIVE Sunday concerts to be given by
3iulio Il. Capone's popular Banda Ma
I. with solos by Bowen r. Church
|Archie Jalbert, will present programs
he highest artistic standard and yet
5rably calculated to please the popu-
jaste: and no small portion OF the big
IDS at Crescent Park is to be attribu-
10 the strength OF this musical at
ZION.
|terer Lewis announces for his Sun
dinners. both the regular dinners and
original 6 o'clock bake, special menus
will include many new features to be
ID only at Crescent Park: and the ex-
Snce OF the service. the fact that ev-
hing Is served fresh and hot at all
Is and "tastiness'' OF all dishes are
ling these repasts more popular than
with the lovers OF Rhode Islands
Il institution. the shore dinner.
Day In the Alps" Is very rapidly be-
Ing known as one of the most beauti-
Electrical and mechanical exhibitions
seen here; and the marvellous per-
hances OF Jim Key. the educated"
|e, continue TO delight all interested
be training and humane treatment OF
halls and to excite the admiring won
|of all who see him. The menagerie OF
TX wild animals I'm the steeplechase is
bver-failing delight TO the children,
|e the popularity of the racecourse
old and young appears to increase
y. The funnescope. Russian toboggan,
|es, gypsy camp. billiard pavilion.
bi swing. loop the loop and scores of
|r legitimate amusements furnish an
bdance OF additional diversion; and
|original Harry Brigham's singing or
|tra attracts an immense crowd TO the
dance hall every week day afternoon
eyenin
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-05

SECURE
BOOTY
the Residence Of Mr.. and
J. BaIIam While They
Are Visiting Friends.

and Mrs. J. j. Ballam. OF ll3
Hand street. unwillingly entertained
body, last night
3y left home at o'clock TO call on
hs and did not return until l1:3O
Tx.
moment Mrs. Ballam entered her
5ng apartment, she discovered that
ouse had been entered by burglars.
intruder had forced a rear cellar
ow and ascending the inside stair
broke open a door which led into
kitchen.
person who did the job was either
Experienced house-breaker. or one
was well acquainted with Mrs. Bal
habits as 90 having valuables in
residence.
fact that no cheap stun was taken
| the house not ransacked would tend
Sibstantiate the theory OF a profess
i job.
lat the property taken was all valu-
and that the person who guthered
knew where 10 look for the money.
= loot stood the thief I'm for $500
= property taken consisted OF a la
gold watch. valued at $50.
10 band rings set with five diamonds,
valued at sl20.
= diamond and emerald ring, $50.
b marquise diamond ring, sl75.
y cluster diamond ring, $3.50.
10 diamond rings. sl60 each.
D diamond and ruby marquise ring.
b gold wedding ring. SIS.
y shamrock pin, three diamonds.
, diamond throat pin, SO.
diamond horse shoe pin, s35.
bh SAL. of which there were two
bills while the remainder was In
|nd $50 bills.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-05

seph Simon. Thomas Fisk. Joseph
coicaux Charles Knowles, William j.
they. William Bond and John T.. Cole
q fined s. and costs each In the Sixth
rict court today for discharging pis-
on public highways yesterday.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1902-07-25
WATERPROOF ITEMS.

Mrs. Tom Carter, of Sunnyside,
Ark, and Miss Ophelia Ireland,
of Natchez, were guests of Mrs.
N. B. Hunter last week.
Mrs. R. n. Hunter entertained
at "Fan Tan" Tuesday evening
in honor of Misses Sadie Giles
pie, Rebecca Turpin and Ida
Martien.
Miss Covie Wales, of Concor-
dia parish, accompanied by her
guest, Miss Jennie Hampton, of
Oakfidge, La, spent several days
visiting Mrs. ]. E. WALES the
past week.
A most delightful dance was
given to the younger ladies of Wa
terproof at the K. of P. Hall
Thursday evening. Among the
visiting ladies present, were,
Misses Slocumb, of Natchez, Miss
Gillespie of Vidalia, Miss Turner,
of St. Joseph, Miss Wales, of
Concordia, and Miss Hampton,
of Oakridge, La.
The New Orleans merchants,
aboard the Str. Imperial, having
accepted our invitation to visit
our town, were met at the landing
last Thursday evening by COM
mittee of three merchants, COM
posed of Messrs. l.. T. Hunter,
NJ. Kullman and w. S. White.
They were brought over to town
and visited the different places OF
business; they were then taken to
the X. of P. Hall, where bottles
were opened and glasses emptied
to the prosperity of New Orleans
and Waterproof.
Mayor Hunter welcomed them
to the city and was responded to
by Secretary Tom Richardson,
of the New Orleans Progressive
Union, and Mr.. Valloft, of the
Southern Tobacco Co. Other
speeches were made by Mr.. Kull'
man, Drs. Belllnger and Slicel
aud others.
| As the boat was behind time
they were unable to stay longer
so they invited the merchants
here to visit them on the boat
which invitation was acceItved
after repeating the dose a.iid hor
ling that our meeting, will be mt
, tually bepe6aish, we bid ther
"GoodS5ye," feeling that we ha
Just commenced a new epoch i
the history of Waterproof.
: Work on clearing the right {
way of the railroad here was con
, menced Monday morning.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1902-07-25
Saturday, the 26th day OF
July. A, D. 1902,

and continuing on Monday the 26th
day of July, 1902. and each succeed
ing day until said sales are COM
pleted, all property on which taxes are :
now due to the State of Louisiana ana
Parish of 1ensas. to enforce collection
of all the taxes assessed in the year
1901, together with interest thereon
from the Thirty-first day of December,
1901, when same became delinquent, at
the rate of two per cent per month,
until paid, and all costs:
The names of said delinquent tax
payers, the amount of taxes due by them
in the assessment OF said years. and the
property assessed to each TO be offered
for sale. is as follows, to-wit:
Smith, Il. Zone acre of land taken
from southeast corner of west hall
of southwest quarter section ten
in township eleven, Forth range ten
east; one acre.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1902-07-25
Proceedings Of the Town Council
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish Of Tensds,
Village of ST. Joseph.

Parish of Tensas, :
Village of St. Joseph. }
ST. JOSEPH, La, July I, 1902.
Be it known that on this 1st
day of July, 1902, it being
the day fixed by law for the regu-
lar meeting of the Town Council
of the Village of st. Joseph, said
Council met at the Office of the
Mayor in said Village.
Present: Hon. w. M. Davidson,
Mayor; Joseph Curry and Cecil
E. Newell, Aldermen; Holman l.,
Smitha, Marshal; DR.. E. Dunbar
Newell, Health Officer; and Jo-
siah p. Scott, Clerk.
Absent-Chas. G. Skinner.
A quorum being present, the
Board proceeded to business.
On motion, duly seconded, Or
dinance No. s, imposing tax OF
50 90 on male and $500 OIL female
dogs, was ordered to be enforced,
and the Marshal instructed to kill
all dogs found running at large
without tags.
On motion, it was
Resolved, That Ordinance No,
| 10. relative to closets, be enforced
in all cases where complaints Of
same as nuisances are made to the
local authorities.
On motion, the following bill,
were allowed and ordered paid
w. M. Davidson, bill for sundries al
| Garcia Stationery Co., Warrant Book 3.5
Joseph Moore & Co., acct. brick walk l64l 2
n T.. Smitha, hauling for town $780,
Joseph Moore 81 Co., sundri 3, 157 z
/ "a plank walk 425t
There being no further business
1.-The Board adjourned sine die.
w. M. DAVIDSON, Mayor.
Josiah P. Scott, Clerk.