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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17
TOWN IS RAIDED.
Robbers Hold Up Residents of Val
ley Springs, s. D.-Bank Looted
of $4,000.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Sept. 14-Valley
Springs, 13 miles east Of Sioux Falls, was
the scene of regular Jesse James raid
between two and three o'clock Saturday
morning. Residents of the town were
aroused by series of Rine explosions.
When they appeared on the street to
ascertain the cause they discovered that
the place was picketed by seven or eight
armed men, who drove them from the
streets on pain of instant death if they
attempted to interfere with the robbers.
The Minnehaha county bank was the OBJ
ject of attack by the desperadoes, who
blew open the safe which stood outside
the vault and secured between $4,000 and
$4,000 in cash. The vault was not mo-
Tested During the raid one of the pick
cts fired at citizen, but owing to a
shortage of firearms the residents were
compelled to keep in the background I'M
til the robbers had completed their work
and left town.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17
RAILWAYS IN UNITED STATES
Interstate Commerce Commission
Reviews Conditions up to 1902.
At That Date Thirty States Exercised
Control Over Railways Through
Commissions.

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE inter-
state commerce commission has just is
sued Parts " and v of general report
entitled Railways in the United States
in 1902" prepared by its statisticlan,
which constitute a portion of an appen-
dix to its sixteenth annual report.
The report embraces compilation OF
state statutes SO far as they pertain 10
the organization, control and admins
tration of railways. This compilation
shows the situation as it existed in 1880,
and all changes which have taken place
from that date up to the adjournment
of state legislatures in 1902. The tend
ency in state legislation during the last
IL years, as well as the present situa-
ton, may be learned from this report.
The following are a few of the more I'M
portant facts which the report dis
closes:
The number of states which in 1902
exercised control over railways through
commissions was 80. Six states which
in 1890 were without commissions es-
tablished them during the period OF
which two were subsequently abol-
ished; four states which in 1890 had
commissions abolished them, but in two
instances subsequently reestablished
them. In the case of two states, how
ever, the abolition of railroad commits
sions does not indicate disposition to
relieve railways from public control
On the contrary, the purpose was tC
clear the way for the organization of g
system of control believed to be more
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17
DEATHS DUE
TO DYNAMITE
Carload Explodes in Yards at West
Bay City.
TWO MEN INSTANTLY KILLED
One Victim Is Decapftated-Three
Others Injured-Sad Disaster Be-
falls Switching Crew While
Making Up q Train. !.

Bay City, Mich, Sept. 14.-Clarence D.
Hopper and Roy Boucher, switchmen of
the Michigan Central railroad, were in
stantly killed by an explosion of dyna-
mite in car in the yards at West Bay
City Sunday. Robert Robin, engineer;
William Noble, fireman, and John Cra-
Gle, conductor, were injured, the latter
so severely that he may die. All of the
trainmen were residents of this city. The
explosion occurred as switch engine
was making up train. The engine
backed down upon several cars, the first
containing 1000 pounds of dynamite, a
consignment of Lee-Metford rifles and a
quantity of reduced charge shells for in
door rifle practice, and it is said that the
force with which it struck the explosive
laden car exploded the dynamite An
other report has it that one of the shells
exploded and set off the dynamite Hop
per's body was badly cut by flying steel
and Boucher was decapitated, his body
being terribly mangled. A big hole was
torn in the ground by the explosion, a
score of freight cars, many loaded, were
demolished, and nearly 800 houses in the
vicinity suffered broken windows, and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17
THE EAST.

In Sing Sing prison Patrick Il. Conk-
lin, a wife murderer, was put to death In
the electric chair.
The president returned to oyster
Bay. making a brief address on decent
citizenship at Richmond Hill, N. T., on
the way home.
The worlds mile record for trotting
geldings was broken at Syracuse, N. Y.
by Mai. Delmar, who made the distance
in 2:01R.
In New York Mayor Seth Low has
been selected to lead the fusion fight
against Tammany Hall and the old
fssion ticket has been nominated.
Tobacco merchants in New York are
said to be in conspiracy to buy the
product struggled into this country by
sailors.
Alice Roosevelt, daughter OF the
president, went down in the submarine
boat Moccasin at Newport, being the
only woman SO far as known to do So
Edward G. Rushmore, of Tuxedo, N
J., was badly injured, and Miss Cor
nelia Herrick, his niece, was killed in
an automobile accident.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17

In a battle at camp meeting at Mount
Victory KY, three men were killed and
several wounded.
Cresceus, the trotting stallion, broke
all records at Lincoln, Neb., for half
mile track, going a mile in 2:OSA.
In Chicago a strike of candy makers
for shorter hours at old pay closed sew
eral factories and employers say all
plants will be closed rather than sub
NIT to union demands.
Charles E. Flandreau, once justice OF
the supreme court and one of the most
prominent pioneer citizens of Minnesota
died at his home in st. Paul, aged IS
years.
At Adams, Mass, the Mckinley
memorial statue will be unveiled Octo-
Der 8.
In Boston the worlds cycle record for
women for 1000 miles was broken by
Miss Sadie Knowlton, of that city, who
made the distance in 96 hours, five Min-
uteS.
The Ohio democrats opened their state
campaign at Akron, Tom L. Johnson
candidate for governor, being the prin-
cipal speaker.
In Philadelphia Olin Knight, pugilist
died from injuries received in a six-round
bout with Grit Jones.
Father NJ j. Wards announcement al
Beloit, Wis, that he would refuse alb
solution to persons taking the typo
graphical union oath, has started con-
f1ict between the Roman Catholic church
and unionism.
In Colorado earthquake shocks were
felt in Bowlder, Loveland, Longmont and
Fort Collins.
Throughout the state the fifty-third
anniversary of the admission of Cali
fornia into the union was observed.
At Quincy, ILL.,, cyclone wrecked
several houses and Mrs. John Schnelzle
was fatally injured.
Near Spring Green, Wis, George
Brandt shot and killed his divorced wife
and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary Muir
ply.
At Zion City, ILL.,, the first session
of the circuit court was held, Judge
Barnes taking the bench after prayer
and a sermon by John Alexander
Dowie.
], C. Bennett and wife, prominent
people, were killed by the cars al
Cleveland, o.
For assaulting and killing Mrs
Adolph Beavers, Wilfred Roseboro, a
negro, was executed at Statesville
| n. G.
Private Banker Arthur Amioson, OF
Pittsburg, Pa, is missing. and depos-
itors claim they are out $4,000.
| At Aurora, H., Ernest Berry was
shot at by Della Walton, whom he re-
fused to marry, and who then commit
ted suicide.
| AT Rock Cliffs, H., w. A. Hoffman
killed DR.. William Brandt, his father
in-law. because the latter refused to
| give money to Hoffman's family.
1t is said that so retail grocers IN
Chicago are involved in the conspiracy
of teamsters employed by wholesale
grocers to steal goods and sell them
Four men were instantly killed by
/ the giving way of scaffold so feet
from the ground in Duluth, Mimi
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17
is NATIONS ANTHEM.
"Star SpangIed Banner Is Selected
by Order of the Navy De-
partment.

Washington, Sept. 14.-The navy de-
partment has issued an order declaring
THE Star-Spangled Banner" to be the
national anthem, and directing that
whenever that composition is played that
all officers and men shall stand at atten-
ton unless they are engaged in duty that
will not permit them to do SO. 1t is re-
quired that the same respect shall be OBJ
served toward the national air of any
other country when played in the pres
ence of official representatives of such
country
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17

The Willoughby co., bank failed,
with estimated liabilities of $4,000 and
assets of $3.50, 900.
Near Richmond, Va, Uncle Finney,
ex-siave, over 80 years old, who lived
in cabin on farm, was charged with
with being sorcerer and shot tc
death.
At Berne, Ind, the home of Fred
Roher, editor of the Witness, was al
most entirely demolished by dynamite.
Roher's paper has been leading the
opposition to licensed saloons.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17

The ruster is very proud an ham
some bird, but he wants all the hens tew
know it.
Two of the best portraits OF Leo
XIII. were painted by Franz Won Len
bach.
England has over 1900 Roman Cath
Ollie churches and chapels, and a popnla-
ton claimed by that church numbering
upward of 100000.
Women servants found out of doors
after nine p. m. in some Hungarian
towns are liable to be arr sSted ana
fined.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17
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.

For the first month of the present fis-
cal year railroad earnings indicate that
1903-1904 will be record breaker in
the matter of profits to the carriers.
The right of coal mine owners to dis
charge employees for any reason, ex-
cept membership in union, is upheld by
Carroll D. Wright, umpire in the an
thracite miners dispute.
Most of the early corn is already safe
from frost, according to the govern
ment's weekly crop report.
1t is said that new Panama canai
treaty probably will be negotiated with
the United States by President Mario
quin.
En- route home d. W. Green, of Wash
ington, D. c., special examiner OF the
pension bureau, died of apoplexy In
Seattle.
Figures by the interstate commerce
commission show that 30 states have
laws exercising control over rail-
ways.
Earnest efforts are being made by
the agricultural department to keep
out of the United States all goods that
do not comply with the requirements
of the pure food law.
Secretary of the Navy Moody has re-
turned to Washington from New
England, where he spent his summer
vacation.
The September government crop re-
port indicates an increased yield OF
corn and decline in the percentage OF
condition of wheat and oats.
In his annual report Commissioners
of Pensions Ware places the total num-
Der of pensioners now on the rolls al
996,545, of which 728,356 are soldiers
and 267,189 are widows and depend
ents. The roll shows a net loss OF 2,9Ol
pensioners during the year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17

Lillian Russell, actress, cannot rea-
sonably object to the elopement of her
daughter and her marriage to Mr.. Elm
stein, since she herself ran away with
the girls father, Mr.. Solomon. 1t is
true that no one objected, so far as re-
called, to her marriage with the gentle
man and that the elopement was sup
posed to have been for advertising pur-
poses. Possibly her regrets in this case
lie in the circumstance that public at
tention is called to the fact that she has
a daughter of manageable age.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17

The New York World mentions sew
eraI prominent men who were once
newsboys in that city. The list includes
Hon. r. Guggenheimer, now distin-
guished lawyer and formerly president
of the municipal council; Hon. ]. K. Nc
Guire, who has served several terms as
mayor of Syracuse; Hon. James Gray,
formerly mayor of Minneapolis: Hon.
Andrew e. Burke, formerly governor of
North Dakota, and Hon. John Green
Brady. now and for several years past
governor of Alaska
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17
DR.. schebIe Arrested.
CHURCH AND CLERGY.

There are $4,000 Roman Catholics
in Great Britain. The Roman Catholic
population has been practically station
airy for score of years
Willis G. Wiser, the policeman having
supervision of the campus at Yale uni
versity for several years past, has re-
signed his post and will enter the minis
try of the Presbyterian church. During
his leisure moments for several years he
has been studying theology under the
tutorship of professor in the divinity
school
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17

1t is said, whether truly or not, that
never in the history of Alpine climbing
has the toll of lives taken by the noun
tains been so heavy as during the past
summer. The record up to the middle
of August showed over 800 accidents,
with the loss of no fewer than $50 lives;
ported almost every day. Imprudence
and false economy which lead many
tourists, even men with much expert
ence, to attempt difficult climbs without
guides, are responsible for many of the
accidents. The great cause, however,
has been the unfavorable weather.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17

After several years and about million
and a half dollars spent in trying to
Gift" the Americas cup, Sir Thomas
Upton has concluded that yacht racing
as now conducted is waste CT time. and
if ocean races are to be continued at all
they must be based on some utilitarian
idea. That is no more true now than ii
was when he began the contest. The
fact is, men like speed contest of any
kind, just as they do an athletic contest.
a shooting match or any other measure
of skill. Sir Thomas has right to feel
discouraged, but yacht racing will not
die with him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17

In speech delivered few days ago
Emperor William gave his early teach
ers credit for the training and discipline
that had prepared him for his present
work. Yet he added: None of them
had a clear provision of what an i'm
mense burden of labor and what de-
pressing weight he has to garry who is
responsible for 100000 of Germans. :"
There are probably few Germans who
think they are responsible for them
selves
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17
Damage by n Tornado.

Guthrie, Okla, Sept. IA tornado
struck the vicinity of Bloomington, In
southwestern Oklahoma, doing extern
sive damage. The residence OF Mrs.
Sarah Carter was destroyed, the wo-
man and her eldest daughter being In
jured. Two children were blown across
a barb-wire fence into a pasture. Build
ings on the farm of Frank Allen, John
Bush and William Hernden were also
destroyed A severe hail storm fol-
lowed the tornado and did great dam
age to crops.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17
Assassinated.

Opelousas, La, Sept 14.-Dr. A. r.
Harmanson shot and killed Charles Me-
decis Sunday morning, using Win
chester rifle. Medecis was passing on
the street when the fatal shot was fired,
he being unarmed. DR.. Harmanson sur
rendered to the sheriff. He claims that
Medecis is the author of several anony-
nous letters attacking the reputation OF
members of his family. Medecis was
prominent, as is Dr. Harmanson.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17
To Eight Trusts.

Rossville, H., Sept. 14.-Over SOC
people attended the launching of the
Peoples Protective association here
Saturday for the purpose of fighting
the trusts. Public ownership of rail
roads, which are declared to be the
ssstepmother of trusts" is advocated
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17

1t is announced that Capt Robert
Wringe, who sailed the Shamrock III.
in her races against the Reliance for the
Americas cup, will become citizen OF
the United States.
King Peter will abdicate, it is said, II
the car refuses to accede to his request
to reconsider his attitude towards the
Servian officers.
Foreign consuls asked Rear Admiral
Cotton at Beirut to land marines from
American warships to protect con-
sulates.
The Turkish troops were ordered
across the Bulgarian frontier to sur
round revolutionist bands in the
Adrianople district.
Throughout Great Britain fierce
gale did great damage on land, and it
was feared that many vessels had been
lost
Off the coast of British North Bor-
neo United States gunboat seized
three islands.
In compliance with the demand Of
United States Minister Leishman,
Reshid Pasha, vail of Beirut. has been
dismissed and lJazim Pasha appointed
in his stead.
Pope Leo XIII. died of cancer, says
Prof Cards,relli an eminent physician
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17

Springfield, ILL.,, Sept. 1.-THE top of
the massive porch at the front of the
executive mansion was struck by hight
ming about 4:30 o'clock Sunday after
noon during a storm. The bolt of light
ming was terrific one and TWO great
balls of fire seemed to fall from the
porch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17

A new kind of cork-bearing tree, which
is expected to prove of much commercial
value. has been discovered recently in
Nicaragua, whence considerable quanti-
ties of the bark are already being ship
ped to the United States. 1t is called the
Anona, closely resembling the ordinary
cottonwood, and grows along the water
courses
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17

Behold the evils of vegetarianism in
the case of the Iowa child who died as
a result of the sprouting of peas in her
stomach! If she had eaten beefsteak
instead, she might have developed
warlike spirit, as anti-meat eaters aver
is likely. and have slapped her little
brother; but at least she would now be
alive, ready to slap him on another day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17

The power plants now in operation at
Niagara divert one-seventeenth of the
water, and when the fumes now build
ing are completed one-eighth less water
will go over the falls. With the con-
tinued progress of prosperity it is
thought that eventually the Maid of
the Mist will be converted into an auto
mobile which will connect with fast
elevator to Goat Island.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17

The use of an automobile for the pur-
suit of horse thieves is something novel
in twentieth century developments. The
machines could not be put to better
purpose, however. In such light they
may be regarded as the friend OF the
horse, rather than its rival.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17
Tunnel Caves In.

Pittsburg, Sept. 14.-By cave-in at
the Green Tree tunnel of the Wabash
railroad in Green Tree borough late
Saturday night one man was killed
two hurt and 10 or IL laborers are
missing. Fellow workmen believe the
missing are buried under the 10 feet
of coal, slate, rock and other debris
that chokes the tunnel for distance OF
SIS feet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17

Mr.. Schwabs retirement from the
presidency of the steel trust does not
leave him short of funds, as his invest
ment of nearly 100000 in a tool COM
pany shows. Which is to say, that he
can inch along for time without a
presidents salary.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17

At the present time the southern
states have in operation 100000 cotton
spindles, representing an investment OF
$50. 600, 900. In 1880 these same states
had but 667 spindles. The rise of cotton
manufacturing in the south has been
remarkable achievement in modern in
dI1gtry
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17
DISASTER i'm a Mine.

jacksonville, KY, Sept. 10.-Rivers
Stronnell, colored, was killed, and Will
Holston and Charles Hampton, also
colored, were fatally injured in a coal
mine disaster in this city Tuesday. A
coal car was derailed. knocking prop
down and letting the roof down upon
Them
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17

The announcement that Capt. Barr is
to receive an annuity of $4,000 for life
for calling the Reliance to victory in
the cup races is merely another one OF
the things that makes some of US think
that we didn't get started in the right
life path
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17
Infured at n FuneraI.

Denver, Col, Sept. 9.-Frightened by
the flashing of the black trimmings on
the hearse at the funeral in Valverde.
the team attached to the next carriage
in line ran away, the carriage was over
turned and nine persons were Injured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17

A New York exchange assures the
public that there is money in vegetables.
Housewives who find that they have to
put pretty much all their money into
them if they get enough for the family
will confirm the statement.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17
no Ffx Place OF MeetIng,

Chicago, Sept. Solver w. Stewart,
the chairman of the national prohibit
ton committee, has issued call for
that committee to meet at Chicago on
Wednesday, September 16, for the pur-
pose of fixing the time and place of the
next national prohibition convention.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17

Atlanta, Ca, Sept. 14.-Southern
mills are securing all the cotton in
sight. The shortage of supply is SO Sc
rious that some time will e.apse, it is
said, before northern and foreign spin
ners will be able to buy much cotton.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17
kicked to Death.

Norwich, N. Y, Sept. 14.-In fight at
McDonough, Tracy H. Borrows was
kicked to death by Frank Cole, whom
Borrows had just shot in the neck with
a revolver. Burrows had accused Cole
of escorting his wife to the Green county
fair
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-17
VIII Protest.

st. Louis, Sept. 14.-After lengthy
discussion, the Central Trades and La
Dor union at it's meeting voted unani-
mously to protest to President Roose-
welt against his action in reinstating
w. A. Miller in the government print
ing office