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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21
BLAMES THE OFFICERS.
Gen. Miles Says the American soldier
is Not Responsible for Cruel
ties in philippines.

New York, May 16.-The Army and
Navy Journal prints letter from Gen.
Nelson A. Miles, in which the writer
says that he went to the Philippine
islands not as tourist, but in an of
ficialcapacity, and that the instructions
addressed to him as lieutenant general
commanding the army came from
the highest authority, viz: the presi-
dent. in which he was directed to give
special attention to the instruction,
discipline and supplies of the army"
In referring to his official report on
the Philippines, Gen. Miles says that
mo one can have a more sacred re-
gard for the honor of the army than
myself"
Coming to the subject of cruelties
in the Philippines, Gen. Miles letter
reads as follows:
'It is idle to assume that campaign
ing in the Philippines has conditions
that warrant resort to medieval cruel
ty and departure from the honorable
methods of conducting warfare and
that such departures as have existed
should be overlooked and condoned,
1t is most gratifying that the serious
offenses have not been committed by
the soldiers unless they were under the
direct orders of certain officers who
were responsible. Soldiers have with
held fire when ordered to shoot pris-
oners, protested against acts of cruel
ty, and written to relatives at home
urging them to take action to put
stop to those crimes. 1t will ever be
one of the glories of the army that
such deeds committed by whatever au~
thority are abhorrent to the American
soldier. The officers who are response
BILE, using chiefly cruel Maccababees,
do not by any means constitute the
American army and there must be a
very unmistakable line drawn be-
tween the great body of honorable
and faithful officers and brave soldiers
whose records have been commendable
and those of whatever station, whose
acts have received and should receive
the earnest condemnation of all hon
orable men"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21
LATER NEWS.

Twelve people were killed and fifty
injured while watching bull fight at
Algeciras, Spain, by the collapsing OF
the amphitheater.
Thorner Dickard, an attorney, shot
and killed his uncle, Marshall Taylor,
in street duel at Nashville, Ind
Catherine Ferry was stabbed to death
in broad daylight in a crowded street
of Chicago, supposedly by Stanley
Wesley, in revenge for being Tilted.
An effort was made at st. Joseph,
Mo-, to extort S., 900 from the Burling.
mite the fast mail train. A decoy was
set and young farmer named J. H.
FRANKLIN was captured.
Former Lieutenant Governor Knob
lock was shot and killed at Thibo-
deaux, La, by James Gerault, bar
Der, who claims he shot in self defense.
Northern Sweden is again under
snowdrifts and a second famine is
threatened.
The coroner's jury holds the Grand
Trunk railway responsible for the ac-
cident May 3, at Detroit, Mich, in
lists lost their lives
During last week the settlement Of
strikes in Chicago resulted in the re-
turn to work of 1000 wage-earners.
The training ship Alliance has ar
rived at Hampton roads from Kings
ton, Jamaica, from which port she
sailed April T.
Senator Arthur P. German left New
York on the American transport liner
Minnehaha for London. Mrs. German
accompanied him.
The tax levy bill was signed by, Gov.
Yates, of Illinois, under protest, as he
holds it will bring in 100000 more
than is necessary.
The county prosecutor at Kokomo,
Ind, now says that Louis Yeager, the
young man found dead in his buggy,
committed suicide.
Interest of educators all over the
country centers on the national as
ISOLATION convention which is to meet
in Boston on June 6.
Germany is awakening to the i'm
portance of a clause in the appropria-
ton bill which makes it possible for
the United States to bar out all objec-
tionable products.
Europe is waiting on the next Rus
sian move in the Balkans, ard the
crisis in Bulgaria is growing more
tense. Conditions in Macedonia are
near the breaking point
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21
SIX YEARS AT HARD LABOR.
A. A. AmeS, Former Mayor of Minne-
apOIis, Sentenced for
Bribery.

Minneapolis, Mimi, May 18.-After
listening to the appeal of the counsel
of Former Mayor A. A. Ames for mer-
cy, Judge Elliott Saturday morning
sentenced the once powerful political
leader to spend six years at hard labor
in the state penitentiary. A bond of
$4,000, signed by Titus Mareck, Con-
rad Birkhofer, G. j. Heinrich. A B.
Herman, L. B. Allen, Gus Gluck and
John Flanagan was accepted by the
court and DIR. Ames will not have to go
to prison until the supreme court has
passed on his appeal. The bondsmen
are mostly brewers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21
Mormon Prenchers stopped

New York. May 15.-Mayor Low has
stopped the preaching of Mormonism
in the streets of the city. All permits,
formerly issued to Mormon elders to
preach in the streets, have been re-
voked and no more will be issued. Sew
eral months ago a number of Mormons
came to the city and obtained such per-
mits. The elders were not known as
Mormons when they obtained the per-
mits, but a short time ago some one
complained to the mayor against the
preaching of Mormonism in the
streets. An investigation was made
and the permits revoked.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21
THE ETA SIT.

The mayor Of New York has stopped
the preaching of Mormonism in the
streets of the city.
1t is said that Moody Merrill, bank
president in New Mexico, who is I'M
der arrest at New York for embezzle-
ment ten years ago, is serving as a
scapegoat for a relative.
Exchanges at the leading clearing
houses in the United States during the
seven days ended on the 18th aggre-
gated So, 049, $3.50 The decrease COM
pared with the corresponding week of
last year was $40.
Employers in New York met and took
steps for united resistance to the de-
mands of the labor unions.
In the United States there were 19a
business failures during the seven
days ended on the 18th, against 228
the same week IN 1902.
Trade reviews declare the industrial
situation exceptionally encouraging
except for the army of strikers.
In the New York counties of Warren,
Essex and Hamilton, forest fires have
done great damage.
Charge is made that Oliver T. Sher-
wood, cashier of the Southport Conn.,
national bank, is short 100000.
Percentages of the baseball clubs in
the National league for the week end
ed on the 18th were: New York, 696;
Chicago, .667; Pittsburg, .6O7; Boston,
$50; Cincinnati, 800; Brooklyn, .48O;
st. Louis, .296; Philadelphia, .240.
Thomas Alfred Starkey. bishop of
the Episcopal diocese of Newark, died
at East Orange, n. j., aged IS years.
Percentages of the baseball clubs in
the American league for the week
ended on the 18th were: Chicago, .652;
Philadelphia, $50; Boston, .522; De-
troit, 500; ST. Louis, 800; New York,
.47S; Cleveland, 400; Washington, 1854.
At Bairdstown, Pa, Albert Palmer
shot and killed Mollie Beck because
she refused to marry him, and then
killed himself.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21

Victoria, B. c., May 13.-According
to mail advices received from South
China hundreds are dying in Kwang-
su province as a result of the famine
there. Correspondents writing from
several sections say the restitution,
suffering and death a'e appalling.
Whole families are subsisting on a
few ounces of rice q day, or on roots
and leaves. Missionaries are feeding
thousands daily. The famine is caus-
ing the rebellion in that province to
grow, as the poor are beng driven
to violence to oh, ain food Women
and children are beir G sold by the ia
mine-stricken people.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21

In one day recently two eastward
bound steamers carried to Europe
more than 1000 passengers in their
steerages. Thus the tide of migra-
ton flows out of the country as well
as into it. The estimate is made
that the passengers leaving the coun-
try this year in the steerage of At
lantic steamers, together with the i'm
migrants to the wheat growing re-
gion of British America, will not be
much less than half the arrivals.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21
THE RUSSIAN HORROR
Further Massacres Are Feared by
Jewish People.
Thousands Are Leaving the Country
Forbidden to Defend Them
selves, Their Only Secu-
rity Is in Flight.

London, May 49, Dispatches from
Odessa, Kishineff, and ST. Petersburg
say that another massacre of the Jews
is expected between May IS and PA,
old style, which would be about June /,
of the English calendar. There has
begun an almost general exodus of the
Jews. Wealthy Hebrews are disposing
OF their property for whatever they
can get. Many have abandoned homes
and business rather than remain and
face the terrible slaughter which is
anticipated Many have already taken
their departure. There is a Jewish
population of $4,000 in Kieff, and all
are affected. The agitation in Kietf is
so great that the Jews are in dread
of an immediate massacre.
Fear for Cars Safety.
st. Petersburg, May 1S.-Since the
awful disclosures of the Kishineff
massacre the ear is more closely
guarded by the police and the Russian
officials than at<any time since he as
cended the throne. The authorities
are fearful for the cars safety. He
be greatly shocked by the awful news.
All the reports of the massacre have
been sent to him and he knows the
full horror of the atrocity.
Adds to the Horrors.
London, May 1S.-All the news that
comes from Kischineff adds to the
horrors that have already been told
of the Staying and torturing of the
Jews. The blacklist deeds of Nero's
reign, the horrible infections of the
dark ages, are not so frightful as the
atrocities visited upon the Jews of
Kischineff during the three days of
terror.
The best advices show that As per-
sons were killed outright and that
upward of so have since died of their
injuries. There are at least 20 more
who are likely to die. The injured
numbered about 1000, of whom many
are crippled for life. The property
loss is about $4,000
Money Is Pouring In.
The restitution following the out
break was frightful, although money
is pouring in from all over the world.
Even Russia shows signs of remorse,
and is sending money to relieve the
immediate suffering. Also has the
government awakened to the neces-
sity for showing it's .disapproval of
the massacre, and it is reported that
500 arrests have been made.
That the government officials, if
not the government, connived at this
slaughter and persecution seems
plain. Furthermore, there is internal
evidence that an organization had
been effected to take the utmost adj
vantage of the outbreak when it
should occur.
Forbidden to Defend Themselves.
ST. Petersburg, May 18.-Lieut. Gen.
Won Reaben, governor of Bessarabia
(the capital of which is Kischeneff)
has been summoned to ST. Petersburg.
A ministerial circular forbidding the
Jews to defend themselves has been
issued. 1t is expected that this step
will stimulate Jewish emigration to
America. Three thousand suits for
damages have been instituted against
the state at Kischeneff. The damages
demanded amount to 81, 100000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21
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.
IN ALL PARTS OF THE UNION
THE LATEST FOREIGN DISPATCHES
FROM WASHINGTON.

The appropriations by the last SEES
sion of congress totaled $753,058,506.
A total of 9,5O1 new offices were Gre
ated.
The postmaster general has rescind-
ed an order creating a post office at
Quindocquia, Nd, for which Andrew
j. Day, negro, was slated for appoint
ment.
Owing to the prevalence of con-
tagious diseases at stations and on re-
ceiving ships the navy department has
suspended recruiting Indefinitely.
In three weeks a report on post Of
fee scandals will be made by the as
sistant postmaster general. Hundreds
of cases of corruption have been found.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21

The bloodhound is a dog with which
few people have any acquaintance ex-
cept through tradition and exagger-
ated newspaper tales. According to
these it is a savage beast, whose serv-
ice, even in pursuing the very worst
Of criminals is only excusable as a
final resort. AS a matter of fact
this hound is remarkable chiefly for
its amazingly keen scent. Unless in
exceptional cases it is not savage, it
does not attack the person whom it
pursues, but, on the contrary, when
the latter is overtaken, is easily per-
suaded by him to be friendly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21

The bill which permits Englishmen
to marry sisters of their deceased
wives has again passed the house of
commons. This is the sixteenth time
that body has passed such a measure,
but the house of lords always stops it.
When England really decides to have
such law it will be passed, the obsti-
nate house of lords to the contrary not
withstanding, or the people will know
the reason why.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21

Thousands who know him, or have
heard him sing, will learn with re-
greet that Ira d. Sankey is hopelessly
and permanently blind. Mr.. San
keys son says: eyes, my father
realizes that he will never see again,
but he has resigned himself to it with
Christian spirit. He makes no com
plant and retains his former sweet
temper. God gives and God takes
away he says. 1T is Gods will"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21
Tragedy in pennsylvania.

Johnstown, Pa, May 1s.-Albert
Palmer, aged 81 years, shot and
killed Mollie Beck, aged 30, early
Sunday morning at Bairdstown. lit
tie village in Westmore1and county,
and then killed himself She had re-
fused to marry him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21

Of President Eliot's gospel of
"more happiness, more JOY. and more
satisfaction, without reliance on
money as the means of getting
Them" the Boston Herald remarks:
at is good preaching, but it is hard
to make poor people believe it. AS
a rule, it is only the rich who have
an adequate appreciation of the hol-
lowness of riches. The poor are will
ing to risk them"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21

There are calculations that the
KlondiIe and the Alaska regions will
yield in the neighbOrhood Of $25,000,-
600 Of gold this season, as compared
with a production slightly smaller
in 1902. The season has already be-
gun in the greater part of the Klon-
die
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21

European rulers seem to be follow
ing the example of American presi-
dents in making extended tours. Since
President Roosevelt's trip was
planned and his itinerary published
the president of France, King Ed
ward and Emperor William have all
made trips, and the ear is getting
ready TO. There are some material
points of difference, however. Our
president confines his travels to
American soil, while the others go
abroad. One visits his own constitu-
ents, while the others visit foreign
ers, and especially foreign rulers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21
Drought in Porto Rico.

San Juan, Porto Rico, May 18.-
Continued southerly winds are caus-
ing alarming drought in Porto Rico.
The orange blossoms are dropping,
the new cane crop has been seriously
delayed, cattle are suffering from a
disease due to lack of food and
water. There have been many small
whirlwinds and minor crops are
scarce, the coffee only being in good
condition.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21

Two German explorers propose to
take a specially constructed subma-
rine boat and attempt to reach the
north pole under water. The plan is
new, but the result isn't exactly so.
This has been the finish of a good
many explorers who attempted to
reach the north pole in other ways.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21

indianapolis, Ind, May 16.-A gil
gantic gas and oil combination to in
clude 16 Indiana. Ohio and Pennsyl-
vania concerns, and capitalized at
$6,000,O00, will be incorporated in
Pennsylvania at once. 1T will be
known as the Pittsburg Gas & Oil
cOmDanV
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21

The outlook is good for fairly
cheap coal next winter for manufac-
turing and domestic purposes. There
is no labor trouble of consequence
in sight, the wage schedules and con-
tracts for the ensuing year are set
tied in the bituminous and anthracite
fields, and both are working to their
full capacity. The output of btu
minous coal increased from 224. 49,
527 tons in 1901 to 25453s, SO4 tons in
1902 and is expected to show large
increase for 1903. The production of
anthracite coal fell off considerably
in 1902, but will be greater this year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21

The death rate in Cuba in 1902 was
2119, while in Washington, D. C., the
death rate was 21.21. Cuba, it will
be seen, is at least as healthy place
in which to live as the capital city.
In 1898, when the RECOMMENDATION
camps were in operation, the death
rate in Cuba was SOB per 1000 The
lowest rate in the Spanish regime was
1880 per 900, in 1885.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21
Death of Bishop Starkey.

East Orange, N. j., May 18.-Bishop
Thomas Alfred Starkey, of the Epis-
copal diocese of Newark, died Sunday
at his home from old age. Mrs. Star
key was at his bedside. Though he
was SIS years old Bishop Starkey's
faculties seemed to be as clear as
when he first became an Episcopal
minister. Nav 81. 1S4S.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21
Krurer to visit RUSSIA.

St. Petersburg, May 16.-f is an
nounced that Mr.. Kruger, the former
president Of the Transvaal, will pay
visit here in June to attend the two
hundredth anniversary of the laying
of the foundation of the city by Peter
the Great.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21

All doubt as to whether President
Diaz, of Mexico, would stand again
for rejection is removed by the proc
Iamation of his candidacy. He will
be reelected without opposition, and
this will be his sixth term of four
years. AS far as serving his country
faithfully and effectively goes, he is
one of the greatest of living rulers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21
BIue Laws condemned.

Cleveland, o., May 18.-One hundred
and fifty delegates from Ohio cities
met in state convention here Sunday
Resolutions condemning so-called blue
laws were adopted. Home rule was
a point that also received favora bic
consideration. The next convention
will be held in DAYTON.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21
AnneaI TO the President.

Chicago, May 18.-Farm implement
makers of the United States are pre-
pairing an appeal to the president in
which it is declared the industries of
the country are in the clutches of SO
trusts, the only concern excepted is
the international Harvester company.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21

Saratoga, n. Y, May 16.-Reports
from Indian Lake, in the lower Adiron-
dacks, says that heavy dry wind is
tanning the forest fires, which are
sweeping across a number of town
ships in the counties of Warren. Essex.
and Hamilton. The fires are beyond
control and only rainstorm can check
them
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21
victim Gets $4,000.

Elizabeth, n j., May IA verdict
of $4,000 has been rendered by the
jury in the case of Frederick ]. Kanen,
of Plainfield, against the Central rail-
road, of New Jersey, for injuries re-
ceived by him in the Westfield disas-
Ter of January 27 last.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21

Bishop Alexander lie Roy, who
founded a chain of Christian villages
reaching almost across the continent
Of Africa, has come to the United
States for the purpose of studying
the negro problem as it is presented
here.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21

The delegation of German land
holders and agricultural experts who
are now making a tour of the United
States numbers A representative
men. Their trip will cover about 10,-
600 miles, taking in many distinctive
features of American agriculture and
giving them a good idea of the mag
nitude and variety of farming opera
tions in this country.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21

After careful study, Prof Walkoff.
Of Munich, has come to the conclusion
that our oldest ancestors could walk
erect, but could not talk, which is an
other scientific discovery that makes
us regret the good old days.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21
Chicago Man pies in West.

Colorado Springs, Col, May 18.-Po-
lice Magistrate W. t. Hall, of Chicago,
died Saturday morning. He came to
this city on visit two weeks ago. His
wife will accompany the remains to
Chicago, leaving Saturday afternoon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21
Children PERISH nv Fire.

Pittsburg, May 1.-THE residence of
James Bell, in the Lawrenceville dis
trict, was burned to the ground
Thursday night and his two children.
William, aged eight years, and Ed
ward, aged IS months, were burned to
death
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21
nronze TABLET for Canton Courthouse

Canton, o., May 1S.-A tablet of
bronze or oxidized copper will be
placed in the courthouse corridor here
where the body of the late President
Mckinley lay in state the day before
the funeral, bearing the words: Here
lay in state the body of William Nc.
Kinley, President of the United States,
Sentember IS. 1901"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21
Sultan warns OmciaIs.

Constantinople, May 15.-The sultan
has warned the governors of the prov
inces of European Turkey that they
will be held personally responsible in
the event of massacres occurring in
the territories under their jurisdic-
ton.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21
Misninnarien Leave.

London, May 14.-Adyices from
Morocco say the American mission
aries have practically abandoned
Mequinez, owing to the critical situa-
ton, but there is no anxiety regarding
the missionaries elsewhere.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21
Iavxhreaker C,onfesses.

ST. Louis, May 16.-Former State
Senator Charles Schweickardt, of st.
Louis, has made a complete confess
sion of his connection with Doodle
deals.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21

The Rothschilds can no longer be
used as an illu 1tion of prodigious
riches. John d. Rockefeller has more
than all three of them combined.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21
stole &-nn0

Birmingham, Ala. May 18.-Burglars
entered the private office of Jack w.
johnson, ticket agent at the Union
passenger station, and distracted ST.
600 from the safe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-05-21

Former Mayor Ames, of Minneapolis,
has been sentenced to six years at hard
labor in the state penitentiary for ac-
cepting bride while in office.