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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
ROUT FOR GERMAN TROOPS
SEVERE BATTLE FOUGHT IN
SOUTH AFRICA.
Seven Officers of German Force and
Nineteen Men Killed-Five
Others Wounded.

Berlin, March 21.-Col. Loutwein
(the governor of German-SouthweSt
Africa reports severe fighting there
March IL. The Germans were forced
to retreat with the loss of seven Off
GERS and 10 men killed and three off,
GERS and two privates wounded.
Commandant Glasenapp, with a
number of his staff officers and SO cav
alrymen, advanced ahead of his main
body and overlook the enemy's van
guard, which had Unexpectedly re-
ceived requirements. Glasenapp was
forced to retire.
The fight occurred March Is, near
Owikokorero, with the Tetjo tribe of
Hereros, whom Glasenapp was pursu-
ing. The enemy's loss is not known,
but 20 dead natives were seen.
Glasenapp's detachment had one ma
chine gun. He is now taking meas
ures to attack the Hereros' position in
force, and probably will ask for re-
endorsements from Maj. Estereff's col
umn.
Col. Leutwein later cabled the names
of the dead, who include Capt. Won
Francis, Lieut.. Eggers and Dr.. Velten.
a physician of Habicht Glasenapp
himself was slightly wounded in tbs
head.
The news of the German reverse
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24

ranchman, went to Cheyenne county,
Kan, early in 1900 to manage the Dewey
ranch. Soon after his arrival there he
became involved in trouble with the
Berry family, who were also prominent
cattlemen. Trivial misunderstanding
grew into serious differences, which
eliminated in the killing of Burchard,
Alpheus and Daniel Berry in June, 1903,
at the home of Alpheus Berry during q
fight in which Dewey and ten of his cow
boys were pitted against all of the
Berrys. Dewey and his cowboys went to
the Berry ranch to get tank that Dewey
had bought in at sheriff's sale. The
feud had grown bitter before this time,
and when the DeWeys started to take
the tank away the Berry boys rode up
and battle took place between the two
factions. The whole country was imme-
diately in an uproar. Dewey and his
cowboys were placed under arrest, and
armed bands of settlers gathered to
wreak summary vengeance on them.
A company of militia was sent to as
sist the sheriff in taking his prisoners to
the Jail at st. Francis, and all the way
the soldiers were threatened with attack
from the angry settlers who lowered
about the little army as it marched across
the prairie. For several weeks the Jail
was guarded by the militia, until the ex-
element had died down sufficiently to
make it safe to put the men on trial
The acquittal will doubtless cause a
fresh outburst on the part of the set
tiers, and it is doubtful whether Dewey
will ever return to operate his big ranch
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
Another Car Barn Burned.

Chicago, March 21-Five men were in
jured, members of an engine company
narrowly escaped death in rescuing one
of the injured, and property damage
estimated at $150,000 was sustained in a
fire of supposed incendiary origin which
Sunday evening destroyed the Union
Traction company's car barns at Di-
vision Street and Western avenue Com
ing close after the fire which destroyed
the car barns at Leavitt street and Blue
Island avenue less than a week ago, and
from the reports of two men who said
they discovered fire in two places, the po-
lice are inclined to believe that an inves-
tigation into the circumstances should
be made. AS a result of the fire the
street car system of the Northwest side
was tied up for time,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
DISASTER AT SEA.
Vessels Collide Off Coast of ire
land-TwentyT Sail
ors Drowned.

Dublin, March 21.-The German bark
Mona collided with the English ship
Lady Cairns off Dublin bay Sunday
morning. Her crew of % W ere drowned
The Mona, which was much damaged,
was assisted into Dublin narbor.
iron ship of 1,186 tons. She was COM
manded by Capt. II. Evans, and was
bound from Liverpool for Timaru, New
Zealand. The Lady Cairns was built in
Belfast in 1869, and was owned by r..
Tulloch, of Swansea The Mona was
commanded by Capt. Schwarting and
was last reported at Ardressan.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24

Begun so years ago and twice aban-
doned for long periods because of diff
ficulties, the Hudson river tunnel be-
tween New York and Jersey City has
been completed. So great had been the
accuracy of the plans of Chief Engineer
Jacobs that when the ends of the tun-
mel met there was not the variation of a
hair in the courses of the Jersey section
and the New York heading. When the
hydraulic jacks sent the shield forward
for the last time and the last ring of
plates was placed in position it was found
that the joining of sections had been ex-
acily in line as to level and direction.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24

A few days ago it was announced that
the grand duke of Oldenburg had arrived
at New York on flying trip to see Mia
CARA falls. Now an Oldenburg newspa-
per says indignation is felt in The grand
duchy at the unexpected trip of the grand
duke to the United States. They need
not get excited; the American people
will not cage the grand duke. BY the
way, he is head of one of the most ancient
royal houses of Europe, holds a front
rank among German rulers, and is the
first European reigning sovereign who
has ever come to the United States. He
will not be harmed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24

This is the day Of the press agent. The
services of this functionary, formerly
confined to theatrical syndicates and
corporations, are now in demand in
every enterprise. The latest field for the
press agent is found in the advertising
of cities. Philadelphia is about to spend
100000 in calling the attention of the
country to herself, and Atlanta. Ca, has
already spent immense amounts for
space in well-known publications. No
matter what you have 10 sell-a dog, a
canal or city-it pays TO advertise. So
said Barnum and so say all successful
business men.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
Nebraska Prairies Ablaze.

Hemingford, Neb., March 21.-Dis-
astrous prairie fires have swept the
range country. The ground being dry,
the fire burned the roots of the grass
in the ground, destroying it for grazing
for three years. One strip burned is
6 by IL miles, another more than 20
miles long and very wide, while another
strip, still burning, north of the Mo-
brara river, seems to have been more ex-
tensive. Ranch sheds, barns, groves
on timber claims and property along the
railroad have been destroyed Several
narrow escapes from death are reported
from the ranches.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
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.
THE LATEST FOREIGN DISPATCHES
FIFTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS.
Summary Of Daily Proceedings In the
Senate and House.

Senate and House.
The senate passed the fortification
appropriation bill on the 18th. In the
house bills were introduced to increase
the salaries of postal clerks and rural
carriers and providing for pensionlng Oh
postal employees at the rate OF one-nail
pay for injuries received in the line OF
duty. The post office appropriation Dill
was further discussed.
All the time in the senate on the 1otn
was spent in executive session consld-
ering the confirmation of Gen. WOOD s
nomination In the house, during the
consideration of the post office approprl-
alton bill, Mr. Spight (Miss.) discussed
the negro question, and declared unjust
the attacks on the people of the south,
who had been charged with brutality
and barbarism toward the colored race.
In executive session on the 18th SEN
ators amused themselves learning TO
play jai alai, the game for which Gen.
Wood granted a concession in Cuba, and
which act has an important bearing on
his confirmation. In the house the post
office appropriation bill was further
considered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24

1t cost the national government over
81 900 to run the weather service last
year. And a great many citizens of this
great and glorious country are disposed
to question whether the sort of weather
we had during the winter was worth the
money Still, there is another side to the
matter. Possibly without the signal serv-
ice it might have been worse. Atany rate
1t would not have been so easy to trace
the cold waves and so have time to get
busy with the coal bins.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
FROM WASHINGTON.

On account of age, Rear Admiral
Charles O'Neil has been retired.
The commissioner of pensions has is
sued an order making the minimum age
for disability of civil war veterans 62
instead of 65 years.
Later returns of the referendum vote
of mine workers indicate that two-thirds
of the workers favor accepting the wage
reduction.
Colombia's legation in Washington
has been closed.
Two severe earthquake shocks were
felt at Seattle, Wash
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
SOME WOMEN.

Pose in public, and do it in an exceed
ingly clumsy way.
Carry on conversation in tone that
savors of scolding.
Show spirit of happiness on the
smallest possible capital.
Lose the regard of men by being too
exacting in their demands.
Use terms of endearment which convey
neither sense nor meaning.
Have an idea men constantly are try
ing to attract their attention.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24

1t is generally known that the years
1900, 1900 and 1900 were not leap years,
hut it is not so we'll known that 1000 was
leap year, and that 1000 will also be.
1t is a common saying that the century
years" are not leap years, but that is
not quite true. Three days are lost in
every four centuries, and thus the calen-
Rar will be kept right for 5000 years.
And so there will not be space of eight
years without leap year until 21O0 A. D.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24

At Bedford, Ind, James Mcdonald
pleaded not guilty to the murder OF
Sarah Schafer and his trial was set fnr
May 16.
Kentucky republicans will hold their
state convention at Louisville, May 3.
The Minnesota republicans elected
delegates to the national convention in
structed for President Roosevelt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
Indications Of Foul Play.

Knesoha, Wis, March 21.-The life
less remains of Andrew Swanson, a for
mer weli-known resident of Twin Lakes,
this county, were found under a melting
snow drift on the French farm west of
here Sunday night. A great cash over
the right eye and an empty pocketbOok
indicated that Swanson met with foul
play. 1t is said he disposed of some prop
erty ten days ago and had considerable
cash
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
Flames in a Restaurant.

Chicago, March 21.-Fire, which origi-
mated in the basement of Hoods restau-
rant, 39-41 Congress street Sunday
night, destroyed the upper floors at that
number and caused a loss of $4,000 to
adjoining stores. The total loss caused
by the fire is estimated at $4,000. Insur-
ance about $4,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
Platt to Retain Leadership.

New York, March 21-At a confer
ence held Sunday afternoon between Sen.
ator Thomas c. Plat, Gov. Odell, Col.
Dunn, chairman of the republican
state committee, and many other prom
inent republicans, after full exchange
of views and statements by Senator
Plat and Gov. Odell, it was unanimously
agreed that Senator Plat should re-
main, as he has been in the past, the
active leader of the party.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24

A dispatch from Washington says that
the government bureau of engraving and
printing is now turning out very hand
some articles in the shape of $4,000 and
$4,000 bills. Perhaps it would be wise for
you to examine these goods before you
lay in your summer stock. Write for
EamnlnS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24

The Roman mother as tradition may
yet WELD to the Japanese mother in song
and story. The one rejoiced when her
sons were killed while fighting for their
country; the other kills herself that she
may not keep her son from going to war.
This is indeed the very acme of patriot
&C.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
Killed Himself.

Detroit, Mich, March 21.-Robert
Iceland, an actor and writer of several
melodramas, was found dead Sunday in
his room in a lodging house on Columbia
street. He had committed suicide by
stuffing up every crack and crevice in
the room and then turning on the gas
Iceland, who was 30 years Of age, is
said by one of his friends to be the son
of a wealthy banker in Salt Lake City,
Utah, named Smedley.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
Died of His Mounds.

New York, March 21.--While in pur-
suit of a. burglar Sunday, Policemen.
Hugh j. Enright and Jacob Bachman
were SHOT, the former dying after be-
ing taken to a hospital, and the latter
being MORALLY wounded. The man who
did the shooting, and who gave the name
of Michael Brush, was captured after he
had shot himself in the head. His wound
is NOT serious
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
Real Damage.

Silas-By hecki l think the society
for the preservation of American for
ests should get after those city hunters.
Cyrus-You mean the society to
prevent the determination Of game.
Silas-No, they don't hit game. They
take all the bark from the trees
Chicago Daily News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
FLAMES Cause Heavy Loss.

Milwaukee, March 21.-Fire Sunday
night Quilted the box factory owned by
M. Molitor and J. p. Hummel and the
Greve Showprint company's plant, both
located in four-story building at the
corner of Milwaukee and Huron streets.
The total loss is estimated at about $780,
900, divided as follows: Molitor e Hum
mel, $4,000; Greve Showprint company.
$50 900; building, $4,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24

Kiazirn Bey, governor of Jerusalem
and Palestine, has promised to come to
the st. Louis worlds fair, but says it will
be inconvenient for him to bring his 30
wives. In this respect he will conform
to the American custom. Our polygam-
lists do not take their wives with them
when they travel.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24

Gen. Kuropatkin, the Russian COM
nander in chief in the far east, fixes the
duration of the war at 18 months, OF
course with complete victory for Russia
as wind-up. But it is barely possible
that in arranging this programme ne
has failed to consult the Japs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24

2heumatism and neuralgia are the
latest maIadies to yield to the magic pow
er of radium, according to DR.. Darler'
of Paris. But don't throw away your
crutches. These statements are like war
news; they may be contradicted to-mor-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24

How can they get ahead of us? japan
has been ordering an immense amount OF
rice from Manila, while Russia gets her
meat in the United StatesA Thus, in the
homely but expressive colloquialism OF
the vernacular, we get them coming ano
going.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
Victim of Heart Disease.

Wooster, o., March 21.-John H
Kauke, IS years old, one of the founders
of the University of Wooster, died sud-
denly of heart disease Sunday. Mr.
Kauke was trustee of Wooster uni
versity from the beginning of the
school to the date of his death, and was
the first to endow chair in the uni
zerSitY
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24

The famous glass-bottomed boats
through which the visitor at Catalina
island, off Los Angeles, Cal, is enabled
to examine the submarine wonders in
those waters are fairly matched by an
Ingenious London contrivance of trans
parent umbrellas. They are ivory col
ored and can be used without risk of
collision in driving rain.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24

A. Milwaukee man claims that he can
fill himself so full of electricity that ne
is able to fly. Every one knows tnat
there is Milwaukee product whlcn
sometimes makes people feel that way
but electricity is a new name for it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24

An Illinois man shot himself the other
day because his doctor told him he must
give up dancing. The papers said he
blew his brains out" but if the writer's
had thought twice they would have seen
that this was impossible.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
Tribute to President Eliot.

Cambridge, Mass, March 21.-Sur-
rounded by members of his family and
of the college faculty, who brought
many tokens of their love and esteem,
Charles w. Eliot, president of Harvard
university since 1869, celebrated his
seventeen anniversary Sunday. In the
afternoon President Eliot was invited
to University hall, where he met the
faculty, and was presented with loving
nm
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24

Hearing that the Niederoesterreichis-
che Gowerbverein intended to come to
the worlds fair, st. Louis hurriedly
looked to her coast defenses. Later ad-
vices, however, showed that it was not a
Russian battleship, but an Austrian So
ciety, and Missouri breathes freely again.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24

Prof. Lawson, of the University OF
California, has calculated that the Sierra
Nevada mountains are 3, 900, 900 years old.
And yet it is not unusual to hear people
claim to have been out there when the
country was new"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
Title with Marriage.

"You say that when she married she
got title?" asked the sweet thing.
EYES," answered the most popular
girl in the neighborhood.
Countess, duchess, or what?"
"Mrs. Portland Oregonian.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24

made a disappointing impression in
Berlin, since it involved the most Sc
we're losses the Germans have yet re-
ported, and because it was hoped that
the worst was over. In view of this
latest fight, it is regarded as possible
that still further reenforcements will
be sent to Southwest Africa.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
Didn't Know How to Use Tt.

Miss Howjames Cat the opera)-
Hasn't she marvellous technique?
Mr.. Cahokia-Yes, but she doesn't
er-seem to know how to manage it
gracefully. She gives it sort of kick
when she turns around.-Chicago Tri-
bune
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
Clever Scheme.

The Hostler-Say, the horses won't
eat that hay.
The Hustler-Well, tie it up in pack
ages and advertise it as new breakfast
food.-Chicago American.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
River Falls Journal.
C. E. MORSE, Publisher.
RIVER FALLS. WIS

One Of the young war correspondents
has discovered that exploding shells are
likely to hurt the people whom they hit.
This was the way they acted in this coun-
try 40 years ago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
To Amend Iowa Constitution.

Des Moines, Ia, March 21.-The Iowa
house has passed the Hughes resolution,
asking constitutional convention to
provide for election Of United States
senators by direct vote. The resolution
already had passed the senate
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
Fatal Quarrel.

Madison, Ind, March 21.-In a quar-
rel over exchanging tobacco, at Lees
Landing, KY, Henry Sucker, Jr., was
shot and killed by Richard Crofton, an
engineer. Crofton fed to Indiana.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
Mrs. Miles Still Very Ill.

Washington, March 21.-Mrs. Miles,
the wife of Lieut.. Gen. Miles, retired,
IS reported to be resting easily. She has
improved steadily for the past four days,
but still is very seriously i'll
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
TWIN CITY MARKETS.
Minneapolis, March

Wheat-No. northern, 9655c; No.
northern, see; May, 955s Oats-No.
8 white, 4oc Corn-No. 3, 45c- Rye
No 2, 66c Barley-No. 6, 46c.
Flax-S1.13. Butter-Creamery, ex-
tras, 23@24c; creamery, drsts, 21@22c;
dairy, fancy, 1s@19c Poultry-Tur-
keys, 9@10c; chickens, 7@sc- Hay
Uplands, fancy, SIS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
St. Paul. March 10

Cattle-Steers. S. 4O@3. 90; COWS, So. rs
.@3.oo. Hogs "a so@5.2a Sheep
muttons So. 90: lambs. Si.0l
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24

An aggravation Of personal injuries
caused by the neglect or failure of the
injured person to obtain the needed med
ical or surgical assistance is held, in
Texas & P. R. Co. VS.. White &C. c. APP.
5th c., 81 L. r. A. 80. not to be charge
able against the party by whose neglig-
ence the original injury was received.
Charles W. Jenkins, of Corpus Christi,
Tex, millionaire, has perhaps the odd
est fad of any collector of curios in the
United States-that of human skulls.
He has at present in his private museum
24S perfect human skulls, gathered in all
parts of the country.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-24
Capture 1900 Japs.

Chefoo, March 21.-A private dis
patch received here from Mukden
states that a battle has taken place on
the Yalu, in which the Russians claim
to have captured 1900 prisoners.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-02-18
Cheap shelter For sheep.

A cheap shelter will do for sheep In
winter. An open shed facing the south
and east on high piece OF ground to
let the water run away from the build
ing Is the best This is an ideal place
to winter sheep. A tight board fence
as a windbreak is better than barn
cellar or basement. A shed made of
spruce boughs would answer the pur-
pose we'll but room enough must be
provided. Sheep know very little. They
should always have ut least twice as
much room as thcy would need If they
were more intelligent, We need no
feed racks The clean snow Is an ideal
place TO feed a sheep hay. Move the
well shaken hay a little farther out
each feed. and at every storm begin
back mt the shed. and always feed on
clean SNOW. If you have few roots,
feed them whole. If YOU do not con
fine the sheep in yard, and you should
not. YOU need not bother about water.
If they can always have clean snow,
they will eat that and thrive. but with
out clean snow they suffer for want of
water quicker than any other animal,
says New England Homestead cor
respondent