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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03

+ the unfortunate colonists were forced
to remain on a little island at the
mouth of the river.
The story OF the struggles and of the
perseverance of the immigrants before
| they finally succeeded in landing and
founding their colony on the cape,
which they did on April 25, 1922, makes
thrilling history. And from that time
| forward the history of their struggles
against the treacherous natives,
against famine, against the fever and
| against all the ills that are known to
| beSet colonists in new country reads
like certain pages from our own his
tory. Deserted in time of need by the
| discouraged white agent, Elijah John
| son, one of i5eir own number, was the
first great man to rise among them,
and by his IN Onquera BILE spirit keep
the wavering coIonists from forsaking
the colony.
1t was not until 1S47, after years of
struggling, of fighting with the natives
and of internal descriptions and foreign
ications-chiefam among whicf was
dispute with Great Britain arising
out of the ''impertinence" of the infant
colony in daring to levy duty on Eng
lish goods-that the colony finally an
nounced itself to the world as an indie
pendent state.
After the formal announcement of
independence President Roberts, the
first chief executive, determined to
sail at once for foreign capitals to Sc
n11ra off oil of 49, ,,o-x- -
public. He was everywhere we'll re-
ceived, and many commercial treaties
were secured. The English went so
far as to give Liberia little gunboat
for coast protection, and four years
later France presented the president
with arms and equipment for Liberian
troops. Prosperity began to be the
portion of the young republic. The
separate colonies formed under vari-
Gus state colonization societies in
America were gradually gathered into
national union of counties.
When the race problem was no long
er delicate question in the United
States, our government officially rec
ognized the republic of Liberia. and
England and America have We'd with
each other in friendly interest in the
colored nation.
There are probably about $4,000
English-speaking negroes in Liberia,
and the number of native Africans has
never been correctly estimated. though
it is known to be large. Monrovia. the
largest city situated on the site first
occupied by the colonists, has an esti-
mated population of 5000 or 5000 per-
sons. There is little doubt that an i'm
portant commercial future is in store
for the little republic. The soil is very
fertile and the best of sugar cane. cot
ton, tobacco, coffee, maize, rice, small
vegetables, lemons, oranges, pineap-
piles, peaches and many other African
fruits are grown in abundance; and
Liberian forests are filled with valu-
able woods, African rubber and palm
oil being, of course, important prod
ucts.
The mineral resources of the coun-
try are scarcely less of magnitude and
a wealth of gold, silver and copper has
been discovered.
At present England has practical
monopoly of the islands commerce. \
coalirg station in Liberia might be
most advantageous for the United
States. MILTON MARKS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
Snake Farm.

Ezra Willets, of Chiffon, has the dis
tinction of being the only raiser of
snakes in the state. His farm con-
sists of one-half an acre of stony hill
side, about two miles south of Chiffon.
The land is most ideal retreat for
the snakes, and the number which Mr..
Willets has confined is estimated at
fully 10000. All of the snakes are of
the variety known as garter" snakes.
They seldom attain a length of more
than four feet, and their bite is not
at all poisonous. There is a large'de-
mand for ''snake oil" remedy of sup
posedly great efficacy in the treatment
and cure of rheumatism and allied af-
fections, and it was to meet this de-
mand that the snake farm was start
ed two years ago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03

capable of civilized self-gOvernment?
Men capable of operating the machin-
cry of complicated government have
arisen in Liberia as the need has come
negro men who were born, as thou
sands of their kind were born, upon
our own southern plantations, or who
arose by their own unaided eXertions
from no one knows where.
1t is difficult to determine just when
the idea which resulted in the birth of
the republic of Liberia first took form.
OF course it grew out of our slavery
system. Some two or three years be-
fore the revolutionary war Rev. Sam
uel Hopkins, intent on devising some
scheme for saving the souls of the ma
tives in Africa, offered plan by which
natives trained in this country should
undertake missionary labors in the
dark continent. He consulted with
Rev. Ezra Styles (who later became a
president of Yale) and the plan did not
leave off growing until it was a well
formulated scheme for the founding
of a colony in Africa and it was given
wide publicity both here and in Eng
land. 1t was forgotten, however, in
the whirlwind of the revolutionary
war
Meanwhile English philanthropists,
aroused by the necessity of doing
something for the negroes who had
taken refuge in London, set to work
and actually established a colony in
Sierra Leone, where they transported
II,
government made the island naval
station and it grew rapidly and pros
pered.
Afterthe war other American philan-
thropists turned their attention to the
colonization idea. Paul Cutfee, a negro
and son of freedman, became pros
porous ship owner and, wishing to do
something for the betterment of his
race. volunteered to carry as many of
them as wished to go, without charge,
to Sierra Leone. But he died after he
had taken the first load of 40 persons.
In 1877 Thomas Jefferson prepared a
colonization scheme, thinking it would
eventually do away with slavery. At
fected by his printed views the Vir-
ginia legislature passed laws intended
to authorize the purchase of land for
a colony in Africa; but this matter also
fell through, on account of the inabil-
ity of Jefferson 20 secure land in Sierra
Leone.
Space is not sufficient to mention the
various missionary and political inn
pulses arising both in the north and
south which resulted in the organiza-
ton of the Colonization society and
in the interested action of the govern
ment towards the fulfllment of the
colonization scheme; but Jefferson's
early plans were unearthed and made
the basis of legislative enactments and
simultaneously the private COLOMBIA
ton society sprang into existence.
The general plan devised contem-
plated the removal to the African col
ony of the free negro element in this
country. Slave owners were enthusi-
astic because it promised to enhance
the value of the negroes which still re-
NAMED slaves and other supporters
of the movement were enthusiastic for
philanthropic and various reasons.
Then. the importation of slaves had
become so profitable business in GER
tain states in spite of the act of con-
gress against it, that the government
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03

found itself frequently in possession
of large numbers Of African natives
taken from the holds of smugglers'
vessels. What to do with them was a
problem until the formation of the
African colony promised solution.
Appointing agents who were also
members of the Colonization society,
the president of the United States sent
them to Africa with instructions to
buy land and found settlement. AL
though this undertaking of the gov
eminent was practically identical with
that of the Colonization society the
government expressly disclaimed any
responsibility in the colony beyond a
benevolent intention.
When the first colonists arrived at
Sierra Leone they were well received,
but when they proceeded to the site Sc
lected for them, on the coast, to the
southwark, the natives refused to
make the promised sale. 1t was well
they refused, for the country proved
to be little more than marsh. Before
the pilgrims could sail away for more
favorable site many of them died OF
the fever and the rest took refuge in
Sierra Leone. A second party of emf
grants, in charge of j. B. Winn and
Ephraim Bacon, agents, soon arrived,
however, and, picking up the survivors
of the first expedition, the whole party
settled temporarily in Fourah bay,
while Bacon proceeded along the coast
in search of an acceptable site. Pleased
with the country about Cape Mesurado
he attempted to purchase tract there,
but the natives again refused to sell.
Finally these agents returned to the
United States discouraged. Eli Ayres
was then appointed agent and sailed
for Africa with Lieut.. Stockton. Al
though these men succeeded in secur-
ing the desired tract OF land from the
natives at Cape Mesurado, when they
came to take possession of it the ma
tives again changed their minds and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03
Expelled by Snakes.

Terrified and discouraged by the
presence of numerous rattlesnakes.
Nuns Helgerson, a farmer, who lived
with his family in an out-of-the-way
place in the town of Seneca, has torn
down his new residence, erected two
years ago, and moved back into his old
home, half mile away.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03

The weekly crop report of the Wash
ington weather bureau says for Wis
consin:
Week favorable for cultivating corn and
potatoes; winter wheat and rye heavy
growth, filling WE'LL some clover cut, heavy
crop where not winter killed; barley, oats
and spring wheat rank and considerable
lodging; too cool for corn, though condition
of crop generally satisfactory; potatoes do
ing WE'LL some damage to cranberries by
heavy rains; apples light on account of
blight; strawberries and cherries medium;
blueberries good.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03
Given a Title.

The supreme court has handed down
a decision giving the Illinois Steel COM
pany title to Jones island, in Milwau-
kee river, valued at more than $1,000
OOO The island is picturesque piece
of land, densely populated with fish
ermen and day laborers. Some of the
squatters on the island have lived
there half century and will tiercely re-
sist being dispossessed of their homes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03
Money Returned.

The Pan-American exposition COM
mission, of Wisconsin, has returned
to the state S., 1918 as the balance left
over from the appropriation of $4,000
made by the Legislature of 1899 for the
purpose of showing the natural and in
dustrial resources of the state at the
Buffalo fair.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03

Washington, June 30.-The 18TH
milan canal bill was made law by
the signature of President Roosevelt
on Saturday night. Secretary Moody
has begun the coaling station prob
lem inquiry, as United States ships
must defend the canal. The land
must be ceded first.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03
Instantly Killed,

Prof. John C. Johnson, member of the
faculty of the Wisconsin state gniver-
sity, at Madison, was instantly killed
near Pier Cove, Mich, by falling from
a load of goods he was moving to his
summer cottage. Awheel of the wagon
crushed his head. He leaves widow
and three children.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03
Valves XIII stock.

Wolves are reported to be numerous
in Lafayette county and unless some
strenuous measures are adopted in that
locality soon there will be some lively
times among the fioclls and herds there
George Potter lost IS lambs recently
and H. w. Curtis two. Another farmer
lost some pigs and the poultry yards
have also suffered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03

Springfield, III, June 30. = Caspar
Geshwiler. aged 81 years, and Maurice
Tobin. aged 50 years, were struck by
a Chicago & Alton freight train near
this city Sunday and instantly killed.
The~two men stepped from one track
to avoid a train, and as they did so
train going in the opposite direction
sfr1lel< them
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03
St. Louis Gets saengerfest.

ST. Louis, June 30.-The national
committee of the national saengerfest
decided at it's meeting here to hold the
saengerfest of 1903 on the worlds fair
grounds in this city June II, Is, 10 and
20. Five thousand singers and active
members will participate, and between
$4,000 and 125, 900 visitors will be drawn
to the city from all parts of the United
States.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03
A Gentle Hint

Lenders-Do you ever think of that
"ten-spot" you borrowed of me?
Borroughs-Don't worry. / still
have it in mind.
Don't you think it about time you
relieved your mind?" - Philadelphia
Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03
Given Life Sentence.

Faulkton, S. D., June 30.-Joseph
Coleman, tried here for the murder of
his brother Ed, in order to obtain pos
session of the latter's life insurance,
was convicted and sentence of life i'm
given. The counsel moved
for new trial. The evidence was pure
IL circ1Imstantia1
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03
Drought Broken.

Denver. Col, June 30.-The drought
which threatened to be the most Sc
we're which Colorado has known for
years has been broken by rain as gen
eral in extent as it was copious in
quantity Though the storm was in
places accompanied by hail which did
much damage, this is trivial compared
with the value of the crops saved by
the rain. The storm damage in Den
yer and vicinity is estimated all the
way from SIC. 900 to 5000. Snow fell
to the depth of s inches in Leadville
fainS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03

Washington, June 30.-President
Roosevelt has authorized a denial of
the report that he had ordered an in
vestigation of the anthracite coal
trust. He has not read Carroll D..
Wright's report. He is interested only
in ending the miners strike.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03
wiIIinp to NJ uer pr.

He latter the engagement)-Dar-
ling mine, I'm afraid you are too
good for me.
She-Oh, don't let that give you in
somnia. I'll make up for it after we
are married.-Chicago Daily News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03
Rnises Bic Endovvment Fund.

Baltimore, june 3U.-After the maj
meeting this afternoon Of the commit
tee formed to raise the $1,000,000 fund
for the Johns Hopkins university
President Remsen announced that the
fund had been completed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03
Aristocracy.

"Was that English lord inclined to
be supercilious?"
"a little" answered Mr.. Cumrox;
"unti1 he met one of our American
coal barons. Then he found out what
genuine aristocracy Washington
Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03

VIZ SUNCLE SAM to have a coal
z1 ing station in Liberia? The
NNHHN thing has been suggested
a and an elaborate survey is
$50 said to have, been recently
~ made with that end in view.
If a coaling station in the West African
republic becomes an accomplished fact
it will be another evidence of the truth
of the biblical assertion that bread
cast upon the waters will return after
many days.
There are few republics more unique,
and none whose history has more vital
connection with that of our own coun-
try than this republic, many of whose
citizens are descendants of our former
negro slaves. Liberia is governed en-
tireIy by negroes. Only negroes can
become citizens, own land or hold Of
fee. It's form of government is modelled
after our own. Small as the republic
is-for its greatest estimated area
does not exceed 10000 square miles
and many authorities place it much
less-it will appear in the front rank
if the time shall ever come when the
republics of the world shall stand in
their order, according to the severity
of their struggles for liberty.
There are some features incident to
the founding of Liberia and the col
Ony's rise to an independent state that
eclipse those which attach to the illus
triOus names of our own fOrbears, for
while our Pilgrim Fathers sought
place whereon to erect free church
spires, the Liberian cOlonists sought
a spot upon the face of the globe where
the clanking of letters should not be
heard. Incidentally they were pleased
to learn that the wild, free area of
their new country lent itself kindly to
the erection Of churches, and schools
and every sort of beneficial institu-
ton.
Liberia presents to the world prac-
ticaI test of the question: Is the negro
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03
EndfVe Salad

After careful washing and drain
ing, cut the endive small, and pour
over it any sort of gravy which may
be to hand; over it strew finely
minced onions; add dressing Of oil
and vinegar, also little honey, and
serve without delay.-Ladies' World,
New York.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03
Again Convicted.
10, Kan, June 80. :

Eldorado, Kan, June 80. = Jessie
Morrison was convicted of numbering
Mrs. Olin Castle, after the jury DELHI
Grated u hours. No punishment rec
ommendation was made. 1t was the
third trial of the case.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03

ST. Louis, June 30.-A section of pas
senger train No. 5, on the ST. Louis
e. San Francisco railroad was derailed
city, and two laboring men who were
beating their way home to Streetville,
Mo-, on the blind baggage, were killed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03
NInrder in Chicarn

Chicago, June 3O.-Harry Murphy
shot and instantly killed William Hall
(colored) at 1907 Ashland avenue
Hall was abusing 14-year-old boy
when he was ordered to desist by
Murphy. Hall then drew a knife and
tried to stab Murphy, when the latter
fired, killing him instantly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03
win Rrinr Gifts from PONG

Rome, June 30.-Bishop O'Gorman
when he returns to the United States
will carry letter from the pope to
President Roosevelt, and also a pic
ture of Rome in mosaics, a gift from
the pontiff TO the president.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03
An Enormous SurnIus

Washington, June 30.-Treasury fig-
ures show an exceedingly prosperous
year for the nations finances, the sur
plus for the fiscal year amounting to
nearly S90.0G0,0o0
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-03
she Had Heard Him Come Home.

Mr. Botts-I think, my dear, have at
last found the key to success.
Mrs. Botts-Well, just as likely as
not you'll not be able to find the key
hole.-Stray Stories.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-04-18
R

Tarboro Southerner: The officers are
looking for andrew Williams and IL NJ
is found he will be held to Gnsu@f to
the charge OF dssaulting his {ather-iR-
law, John Rigshee, with a deadly weap-
on. Rigsbee knocked the u UP just
as Williams fired, the ball cutting sa
the end of his thumb and glanced hit
ting his collar bone. tearing Up The
flesh.
Washington Gazette: The stock con-
pany recently organized here. under the
name and style OF the Mutual Machine
Company, has purchased the Myers
property next to the Washington =
Plymouth railroad on Water street. fI
the erection Of a mammoth. up-to-dete
machine shop and will also operate a
first class marine railway In n
ton. The main building VIII be 4sxfos
feet. one story. constructed OF brick.
Work will commence at once.
Faison Journal: Prince Grady, wss
resides in the lower part Of Duplis. n
attracting considerable on sr-
count OF his tremendously large frame
His wrist is So inches around, and IA.
second fnge is almost 4 inches leag.
his legs are already , feet and IL inchex
and Grady Is still growing. He is nsx
II years Of age and the sole OF his foo<
measures II inches and Grady reaches
up into the air just 6 feet and Q inches.
AsheviTle Citizen: Another story sf
rapid rise Of an Asheyilie man from
poverty to affiuence has recently BE-
come known here. W. ]. Crawford
who for several years a blacksmith
shop In this city. L. one Of the few in
ventors who has reaped the benefits m
his W patents. Three years ago he
was an humble blacksmith: today he Ia
worth upwards OF half a million dollars
all the proceeds from sales of his pa
tent. which Is a simple and effective
device for adjusting tires to vehicle.
so that they will never need resetti.g.
Carlotte Observer: Philadelphia. April
THE eighty-first commencement OF
the Philadelphia College Of Pharmacy
VIII be held in the Academy OF Music
In this city on Thursday night mex,
q at hat time the highest honors IS
the class OF 1902 will be carried of BY
ar. u. w. Ramseur. formerly OF Char
lo.te and now OF Florida, who will Re-
ceise the Proctor prize. for the high
est general average in the college, and
AZ. Morrison p. Williams. Of Charlotte
VINO VIII receive the prize certificate -
chemistry. the highest honor for the
class OF 10. Both the young men win
receive h degree OF doctor Of pharma-
| ey.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-04-18
GoLDsBORo GOSSIP.
of an Unsafe BridEe-Arrcsted ~
Charge on Criminal Assault.

Correspondence OF The Messenger
Goldsboro. April Is
Messrs. 5. Cohn and son. Max. icf
here this mornIng for a trip through
the country to buy beef cattle. They
went up in the Stern's Mill neighboB-
hood and while crossing the bridge
over the mill pond the bridge gave way
and fell into twelve feet OF water. They
were driving too horses attached to a
buggy. All went down with the bridge
and Mr.. Coin received injuries which
left him speechIess. He was rescued
from drowning by his son and tive
men who were at the mill and witness
ed the falling o. the bridge. Max Coh1
escaped without injuries and came to
the city this afternoon and brought
the news OF the accident. Leopold
Cohn secured medical assistance and
left at once for the mill, where the
old gentleman was carried after being
taken out OF the water. The extent OF
his injuries could not be learned, but
it is known that he is seriously If NJ
fatally hurt. The horses were rescued
by cutting the harness, and the buggy
was left in the water. The bridge had
been in a bad condition for some time
and the county commissioners had
lumber on the spot TO repair It. oHf
the work had been put of from tine
to time until The expected has hap
pened- n Of the horses got q foot
hung in the bridge and gave a suddes
jump. which cau3e the bridge to Jan
Sheriff Scott. of this county. and
Sheriff Sharpe, of Wilson county mel
last night by appointment at Fremont
and proceeded by private c~onyeyaace
to the Wilson county line. where they
arrested William Groom. n white man
40 year of age, who Is charged with
attempting an assault upon g. year
old Pearl DAVIS, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. w w. Davis, who reside near
Black Creek. Groom was placed IN
the Fremont guard house during the
night and was taken to Wilson coun-
~, where the trial was held this after
noon. with what result IL is not known
at his time.
Mr.. Norman Williams and Miss Eta
Saunders were married this evening at
9 o'clock at the home OF the brides
parents in his county.