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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03
Two Killed.

Toledo, Aug. 31.-A freight wreck
occurred INF the yards of the Nickel
Plate railway at Bellevue, O., at an
early hour Sunday morning, in which
Engineers James Rodenburg, of Belle
vue, and J. G. Bartholomew, of Con-
neaut, O., were killed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03
Crop Conditions.

The weekly crop report of the Wash
ingtor weather bureau says for Wis
consin: Corn two to four weeks be-
hind average; should frost come before
last of September little sound corn will
be harvested; some oats in northerv
sections yet to be cut; elsewhere grain
harvest completed and thrashing I'M
der way.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03
meath of n Veteran.

Col. j. K. knight, one of Wisconsin S
most prominent lumbermen, who for
many years lived at Ashland, being close
ly identified with the development of
northern Wisconsin, and particularly
of Ashland, died at Watertown from af-
lection of the throat. Col. Knight was 67
years of age. He served in the regular
army with Delaware regiment in the
civil war, and for ten years afterward, re-
firing with the title of colonel.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03
Like One from the Grave

In 1881 Alexander j. Kennedy. liv-
ing at Glengary, Ont, disappeared in
Wyoming. Investigation proved he
had been the victim of border fight
and he was reported as having been
murdered Since then nothing had
been heard of Kennedy, but the sup
posed murdered man has suddenly APP
peared in Seattle. Wash. His family
is ow'living in Ashland. this state.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03

heartedly add to
New York's at
tractiveness. They
are the birds of
passage who stay
in harbor a day or
two while waiting
for their ships to
proceed to Spain.
Mostly about the
old Battery, or at
piers in farthest
Brooklyn, warp in
the tall tramps
with the Latin
names-the Con
cepcions," and the
&c a r N e ncitas, -
and over their
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03

w. Melville the
navy lose one of
the braves men
who ever wore its
uniform and one of
the most striking
characters of the
generation. For 16
years Melville has
been engineer in
chief of the navy.
He has held the Of
fee underfour pres
idents, Cleveland,
Harrison, McKin-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
Jealousy Causes Death.

Because of jealousy over his wife.
Hans Rubjarg, a contractor. commit.
ted suicide in Racine by taking NOR
phine. Once before he had attempted
to end his life by shooting himself,
but the weapon was knocked from his
hand by his wife. Although husband
and wife had been separated for two
months, Rubjarg, just before taking
poison. wrote note giving all he had,
about $4,000, to his wife for the care
of their seven-year-old son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03
His Third Murder.

Fred Hampel, who shot in Oshkosh and
killed T. R. Morgan, president of the
Morgan Lumber company, and then COM
mitted suicide, hanging himself in his
cell, had murdered two men previous
to taking Mr. Morgan's life. At least
that is the substance of a confession once
made to J. D. Rudy, Nekmi farmer,
for whom Hampel worked when he first
came to that section.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03
A Social stimuIant.

'Why don't you try to- be of some
use in the world?"
Mister" answered Meandering Mike
reproachfully, I'm one o. de main
springs of industry. I'm one o. de fel
lers dat keeps de taxpayers industri-
ously hustlin' to run jails an police
forces an things. Washington Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03

none has deserved
more credit than
the young man
who was selected
to take the place
of Assistant At
torney General Ty-I
ner when Tynel
w a S dismissed
The young mans
name is Charles
II. Robb. He is a
Vermonter and nd
is still some dis
lance under 40,
TT q | n n Il G a q
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03

the old world-ip
London, particu-
larly. In n e W
York poor people
have oftentimes to
live in detestable
holes not to be
matched in Eu-
rope north of
Naples, but they
g e II e r a lily have
enough to eat.
Fat and rosy
and contented in
the main are the
jewellers in New
York's most in
credible homes, ("
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03
Rob and Murder.

Two masked men entered the board
ing house of Joseph Hall at Sioux
river, bound and robbed the pro-
prietor, and shot Willie Ernest, aged
II years. killing him. The robbers
escaped The thieves are believed to
be residents of the neighborhood, as
they seemed to be familiar with the
men and the place.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03

plishments have at
tracted the atten-
ton Of many of
the most promi-
nent people in the
capital. During the
anxious days of
Pope Leo's last
illness this col
ored boy who at
tended the door
astonished the at
taches and under
secretaries VI the
foreign embassies
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03

occurs the name OF
Charles d. Sigsbee,
who now becomes
a rear admiral. 1t
may be doubted,
however, whether
Sigsbee's new title
ever sits easily on
him. He won his
place in the Amer
lean roll of fame
as Capt. Sigsbee,
and thus he will
always be remem-
bered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03
ESCAPED Death.

Miss Ethel La Sue fell from boat
house in La Crosse and was carried away
by the current AS she was carried I'M
der log raft she caught guy rope,
thereby escaping being drowned in Death
hole, a whirlpool in the Mississippi an
which many people have lost their lives.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03
killed by Lightning.

Hazard, KY, Aug. 81. - Lightning
struck the court house and killed John j !.
Baker, standing in the doorway, and
stunned six other men in the building.
The courthouse was fired and practically
consumed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03

rails lean Cuban, Guatemalan, Costa
Rican. Brazilian beauties in garb that
brightens up the dull streets Of ware
houses.
They come ashore in little groups to
enjoy a breath of fresh air and wander
mn and down the streets. arm in arm.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03
Eruption Kills Several.

Wellington, N. T., Aug. 31-A terri
fic eruption of the Wainmanguh gey-
ser occurred Sunday. Several sight
seers were swept away by the stream
of boiling water.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03
Lowell, Mass.

There are more than 1900 ma
chine-tending operatives in Lowell,
Mass, caring for $4,000 spindles and
earning over 100000 a month In
wages.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03
Gnnhnat Founders.

Cadiz, Spain, Aug. 31.-The Austrian
gunboat Siberia has foundered off this
port. Eleven of her crew were save
by French transatlantic steamer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03

Spanish cafes of
the lower West
side make fine
prowling places for
novelists in search
of material for
stories of Latin
American life; for
they are always
well provided with
scowling, whisper
in g, mysterious
plotters against
the peace of the
Southern Central
American repub-
lies. They are the
"outs."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03
Newport and Saratoga.

Saratoga is having the most bril-
liant year in it's history-and last year
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03
WASHINGTON PEOPLE
Entertaining Chat About Men Who,
at Present, Are in Public Eye.
NAVY LOSES VAL LIABLE OFFICER
Splendid Career of Rear Admiral Mex
vile, Who Has Just Been Retired
-Sigsbee Promoted-Gifted Coll
ored Man-Robb's Future.

Washington-In the retirement from
active service of Rear Admiral George
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03

New York stands appalled, at the
revelations of graft" in the labor
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03

In the list of promotions to follow
the retirement of Rear Admiral Remey
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03

There is room In a great city for
III sorts of queer people. Certain
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03

Robb and the Postal investigation
OF all the men who have made reputa-
lions in the post office investigation
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03
new YORK LETTER
Glimpses of the Varied Side of Life
in a Great City.
HOME SWEET HOME IN DUMPS
Cafes where south American PIotters
Meet and Hatch RevoIutions-The
s9Graffer'' I'm the Labor World
Newport and Saratoga.

New York.--There is this difference
hetween a New York slum and one in
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03

The Spanish Americans i'm Port.
There are other Spanish-Amerjcans
less troubled by politics who light
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03

At the papal legation in Washington
is colored messenger whose accom-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-03

Melville, with his splendid great
head and his bushy beard and hair, has
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14

CRIPPLE CREEK, Sept. 14.-Form-
er Attorney.Genera Eugene Engley
appeared before Judge w. p. Seeds in
the district court today and petitioned
for writ Of habeas-corpus for Charles
Campbell; Charles II. Mckinney, Sher-
man Parker and James Lefferty, strike
leaders who were arrested by the mil.
itary last week and have been held as
prisoners In the guard house though
no charges have been filed against
them. Although martial law has not
been declared and under the state
laws cannot be inaugurated, militia
officers have been in absolute control
of the district and have utterly ig.
nored the civil authorities. Brig..Gen
eral Chase notified Engley that nc
civil process for prisoners whom be
represents will be recognized BY the
militia. Furthermore Adjt. Gen'l. Bell
has intimated that all leaders OF tho
Western Federation Of Miners In the
district will be arrested and held as
prisoners TIL the strike is broken
Il shall cause the arrest Of Genera
Bell, General Chase and certain mem
bers OF the mine owners association,
said Engley today, "and shall prose
cute them on the charge OF crlminn
conspiracy | shall also bring civil
suit against them for damages for fals'
imprisonment.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14
Jubilee Of Jr. o. U. A. M.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Sept. H.
This month marks the golden jubilee
or flftieth anniversary OF the founding
Of the Junior Order Of United Ameri.
can Mechanics, which has branches In
thirty-three states and an aggregate
membership exceeding one hundred
thousand. In celebration OF the ami.
versary nearly 10000 members Of the
order in Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
Delaware Maryland and other states
have gathered In this city to hold suit
able exercises and otherwise commem.
crate the founding of the order. The
celebration is to last three days. The
big feature will be parade tomorrow
night In which II is expected fully 35,-
900 men will be in line.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14
Caused BY Law Of Supply and Demand Where
Land is More Plentiful Than Water
MEASURE OF THE PRODUCTIVE CAPACITY
All the Laws Of Nature Working Together Produce in the Arid
Regions the Highest Triumph Of Agriculture.

uninterrupted sunshine that they may
pack their tiny cells with saccharine
matter.
All the laws of the universe are
working together to produce in the
arid region Of the west the highest
triumph Of agriculture that ID, the
little farm owned and titled by the
proprietor and his family and reward.
ing their industry with a generous liv
ing. But the laws which congress
has made are sadly out of tune with
the laws Of the universe.
No one who understands. on one
hand, the natural tendencies Of irri-
CATION and, on the other hand, the
needs of our homeseeKing population,
can possibly fail to realize the down
right wickedness Of the existing stat
utes which make 1t possible for spec
ulators to absorb millions Of acres
of the public domain. 1t is not pos
sible, of course for congress to repeal
the laws of the universe. But it is en-
tirely possible for land monopoly to
grow up In the arid region which can
not be abolished until stupendous in
justice shall have been done to the
American people.
That is precisely what is happening
now. From Canada to Mexico, and
from the Rocky mountains to the Pa
cific coast, spectators and adventur-
1rs are taking Up the lands which they
can never use. at least for the highest
purposes. They can make stock
farms, and SO hold for four-footed
beasts the soil that is needed for men,
women and children; or they can
sell out their property" to the real
homeseekers to whom 1t now belongs.
Will the American people counte-
nance a continuance of this outrage?
Will they not, on the contrary, over
whelm the next congress with de.
mand for the immediate repeal Of the
Desert Land law, the communication
clause Of the Homestead law, and the
Timber and Stone act. in accordance
with the urgent recommendations of
President Roosevelt?
That is question for public opin-
ion to answer The men Of the west,
who have fought the battle OF national
irrigation to its first great triumph,
are appealing to their countrymen to
stand with them in winning the Sec
ond battle-the saving of the public
domain as the unspoiled heritage of
the children Of the United States.
WILLIAM T.. SMYTHE.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14
SEVEN MEN KILLED
Much Injury to Orange Groves
and Gardens. Loss Of Millions
in Tampa Alone
VESSELS WASHED ASHORE

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Sept. H.
No wires are working south Of Jack
sonville this morning, and details OF
Saturdays hurricane are incomplete.
So far as known seven people were
killed, the bodies of five being wash.
ed up near Miami on the east coast
and two near Boynton on the west
side Of the state. Above Miami 1t Is
heported seven or eight vessels are
ashore. Much injury was done to
Orange groves and gardens and the
loss in Tampa alone will reach mill
ions OF dollars. The disturbance is
today sweeping across Alabama and
Louisiana. High winds are reported
at New Orleans, Mobile, Montgom-
cry and Birmingham.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14
Mckinley Statue Unveiled.

TOLEDO. O.. Sept. 14.-Toledo's
tribute to the memory Of President
Mckinley, In the shape Of handsome
bronze statue of the late president,
was unveiled today. the anniversary Of
his death. The event was made the
occasion for a great demonstration IN
which public men from various parts
Of the country participated. IN addl-
tion to congressman and state officials
Of Ohio and invited dignitaries from
neighboring states. Preceding the or
atorfcal exercises there was monster
parade of government troops. state
militia apd numerous civic. semi.mil'
itary and patriotic organizations
The statue. which Ii ten feet high
was designed BY August weinert, tie
New York sculptor. II represents
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14
National Irrigation Congress.

OGDEN, Utah. Sept IA. Delegates
to the National Irrigation congress be.
gan to arrive in large numbers today.
and at noon the registration books in
the Office Of Secretary Maxon contain
ed the names Of several hundred. IN.
terest IN the proceedings Of the con
gress was given an impetus by the ar
rival Of former Governor Prince of
New Mexico and other men of promi-
nence who are leaders in the move
ment to reclaim the arid lands. The
congress will be opened tomorrow and
the proceedings will continue until
the end of the week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14
plssurbers Arre.ted.
Seattle Policeman Killed.

SEATTLE. Wash. Sept H--Patrol.
man Albert Schaneman OF the local
police force, was shot and killed at
midnight by William S. Thomas, one
OF the three men who held up Willard
bar Saturday night. Thomas and his
companion were recognized by Schane-
man on the beat as answering the de.
scription Of the highwaymen and call.
ed ON them to halt Thomas lodged
into the doorway and as the officer
pursued the other fugitive. Thomas
shot the policeman in the head. 9th
er officers hearing the shooting came
up and Thomas was arrested but his
companion escaped.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14
SUICIDE
Despondent Woman Jumps from
Window Of No. 2 Passenger
Train
Special to The Optic.

Special to The Optic.
ALBUQUERQUE. N. NJ, Sept. 14.-
A desperate attempt at suicide and
an almost miraculous escape from
death were combined yesterday morn
ing In the case Of Mrs. j. d. Hughes,
wife OF an Illinois farmer, who at
tempted to take her own life by leap
ing from the window Of q Pullman car
In Santa Fe train No. ?, which at the
time was running at the rate of forty
miles an hour.
The attempt at suicide came at q
point a few miles west from Isleta,
as the train was speeding on to make
good Its schedule into albuquerque
Several occupants Of the car. includ-
ing the womans husband and her
aged mother, saw the woman thrust
her body through the window and take
the leap, powerless to arrest her. Her
mother, who Is so years old. was sit
ting In the same seat, and tried with
her feeble hands to hold her daugh-
ter back from what seemed certain
death. But the woman was tired OF
life and took the leap. She struck on
her arms In the soft sand that lies
along the roadbed for many miles
west Of Albuquerque. and when the
train was stopped and had backed up
TO the point where she lay, II was
found that she had suffered only q
broken arm. The Pullman conductor
gives II as his opinion that the train
was running at the rate Of forty miles
an hour when the woman jumped.
while her husband believes that II
was running at even greater speed.
Both marvel that she escaped instant
death She was brought to Albuquer.
que and to st. Joseph's sanitarium,
where Dr. Cutter, Santa Fe surgeon,
dressed her arm The little party
left last night for their home, this
time taking the precaution TO place
the woman in state room, with dou-
aaa ,oeked windows.
J. b. Hughes is a farmer Of Chilli.
cothc. Illinois. For many months his
wife has been In IN health and has
been failing steadily A short time
ago he resolved TO take her TO Cali
fornia for the benefit OF climate They
were accompanied by her mother.
About month ago an operation be-
came necessary. II was made and
proved unsuccessful Since that time
Mrs. Hughes has been subject to fire..
quently recurring attacks Of melon
cholia, which of late had approached
tife putli1 Of Insanity.
she has been III for hong time"
said Mr.. Hughes last night. "and of
late her mind has seemed 70 be iin.
balanced, though she has never been
violent. After the operation she be.
came worse and was always brooding.
She had said she was tired Of living.
we had never considered II necessary
to keep close watch on her, for fear
OF an occurrence like this had never
come to me. There Is no doubt that
she was out Of her mind when sho
jumped from the car. It is marvel
Ito me that she escaped death, as the
train must have been running forty
Ave miles an hour We are on our
way back home. At my wife's wish"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14
Glass Factories Resume.

PITTSBURG. Pa. Sept. 1.-THE
flint bottle factories OF the PennsyIva-
MIA. Ohio and Indiana districts resume
operations today after the usual sum,
mer shutdown. In accordance with
the agreement reached at the Niagara
Falls convention few weeks ago the
prices, scale Of wages and conditions
OF labor remain practically the same
as those In force last season.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14
South Dakota rak Opens.

YANKToN. s. d.. Sept. i4.--Bigger
and better than ever before is the
South Dakota state fair which opened
here today The exhibits In the live
stock. dairy. agricultural and mining
departments are numerous and well
calculated to show comprehensively
the Importance and progress of these
industries In South Dakota. A good
racing program will be inangurated 90.
morrow and will continue until the
close OF the fair Friday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14
Kansas State Fair.

TOPEKA. Kans., Sept 1.-THE
bumper crops in Kansas this year are
forcibly illustrated by the agricultural
exhibits al the state fair, which open
ed here today In the extent and va
riety Of the farming exhibits, as well
as the displays In the live stock and
several other departments, the fair
year establishes new record for Kan
sas. The city is already filing with
visitors and large attendance is ex-
pected.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14
Indiana Federation Of Labor.

SOUTH BEND. Ind. Sept. 14.--Fol.
lowing on the heels OF the state con
yention Of bankers and capitalists held
here last week, South Bend this weel,
entertains the annual convention Of
the Indiana State Federation Of Labor
The sessions we're formally opened TO-
day and will continue until Friday
The attendance Is large, being corn
oseu of several hnndrei delegates
Il m Evansville, Mnncia indianapolis
tarion, Anderson. Te.re Iaute and
sher industrial eeisers of the state
ports Of oGleera and committees
show the federation to be making
gratifying headway In increasing Is
membership Legislation affecting tht
labor interests form the principal sub
ject Of discussion.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14
A convIc, rleetrocu,ed for Murde,

AUBURN, N. Y. Sept. Il -clar.
enco Enger of Buffalo today was put
10 death in the electric chair for the
murder Of Archibald Benedict, kceper
in Auburn prison. Egner was q con-
yict aud had more than once been
punished BIZ Benedict for l!sobedi.
cnce. ION January 3, 1901, he was rcp.
rimanded for talking 70 another prIs.
oncr. 1gner obtained an iron bar
and, lying in wait for Benedict. struck
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14
The War ID Colorado.

PUEBLO, Colo, Sept. IA Pueb.
10 company of militia Is starting by
the 2:30 train this afternoon presuma
bly, to relieve q portion OF the state
militia at Cripple Creek. 1t is known
that the company's orders to go Ia
Florence only and there await orders
AS the Florence company is also as
sembIing 1t is evidently the intention
to send the Florence company to Grip
pie Creek and hold the Pueblo com,
pany at Florence at least till tomor.
row.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14
Troops Arrive In Pueblo.

PUEBLO, Colo. Sept. IA. Two hnn
dred and ffty soldiers Of the second
United States infantry, under he com
mand Of Capt Thos. II. Wilson. ar
rived here at 0 o'clock this morning
having marched overland from Fort
Logan. near Denver. They are In ex
cellent condition. cool weather .as,tc
prevailed during their 12O.mi:e walk
They went into camp at thc stetc fall
grounds and will make practlce ,liiils
during the fair this wecd.