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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-14
SHORT SPECIALS.

Richard Olney is favored for president
in resolutions adopted by the Massa-
chusetts democratic state committee.
Gen. Reyes gives UP hope of inducing
the United States to assist Colombia IN
regaining Panama. He fears his govern
ment will declare war
Warning factions in the Rock Island
system are at peace, and the bond issue
of $150,000,0 900 will be used to meet obli-
cations and buy new equipment.
Gen. Adna r. Chaffee on Saturday
took his new place as chief of staff of the
United States army. succeeding Gen.
Young, retired by the age limit.
The pope refuses to give an audience
to President Loubet on his forthcoming
visit to Rome because of the hostile at
titude in France toward the church.
Senator Reed Smoot replies to charges
made against him. He declares he is not
a polygamist and has taken no oath
which interferes with his allegiance.
Fear that northwest Canada may be-
come Americanized by enormous emil
grafton from the United States is ex-
pressed by many men in the Dominion.
Grover Cleveland, discussing Judge
Parker's candidacy for the democratic
nomination, says he once offered to make
Parker second assistant postmaster gem
eral
Secretary Root, speaking for President
Roosevelt, denies Gen. Wilson's story
that Gen. Wood was in the rear at the
battle of San Juan and that Roosevelt
had admitted it in conversation.
Mrs. E. A. Sanderson, of New York,
paid $4,000 for one set of the authors
edition of the works Of Theodore Roose-
welt. She now claims fraud because ex-
perts say the books are worth only $25.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-14

general and a corps commander. When
he army of Lee surrendered at Appomat-
tox, Gen. Gordon was in command of the
Second army corps. During hostilities
he was wounded eight times, and bore on
his face an ugly scar made by union
mimic ball. After the war he took a
prominent place among the progressive
men of the south, and in 1868 ran as a
democrat for governor of Georgia. In
1868 and in 1872 he was delegate to the
democratic national convention, and in
both years was presidential elector.
In 1872 he was elected to the United
States senate and soon took rank as one
of the most brilliant orators Of that
body. He was elected TO succeed himself,
but resigned before his term had expired,
so that he could give more attention to
his private affairs IL 1856, and again in
1888, he was elected governor of Georgia,
and in 1890 was again chosen as Unit
ed States senator.
Remains to Lie in State.
Atlanta, Ga, Jan. Arrangements
for the funeral of the late Gen. John B.
Gordon have not yet been made, but it
is stated that the body will lie in state in
the statehouse for several days preceding
the funeral, the family of the deceased
chieftain having agreed to the request
that the former followers of Gen. Gordon
may view his remains. At conference
OF Gov. Terrell and the relatives of Gen.
Gordon it was decided to hold the funer-
al exercises in the house of representa-
tives, when, in conjunction with the re-
ligious exercises, speakers prominent
throughout thesouth and veterans of the
confederate army will deliver eu1ogies.
An honorary escort has been named
by Gov. Terrell to meet the funeral party
at Macon, Ca, and detail of enlisted
officers of the state militia will meet
the Gordon family at the state line Gov.
Terrell will issue a proclamation re-
questing the citizens of the state to OBJ
serve the death of Gen. Gordon and the
flags on all public buildings in this city
will be placed at half-mast. The differ
ent organizations Of confederate organ
izations throughout the south will be re-
quested to take part in the funeral serv-
ices, and it is thought the militia of the
southern states will be invited to par
ticipate. Governors of the south have
been invited to take part in the funeral
services.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-14
At the age of 81 years Warren Barn

At the age of 81 years Warren Barn
hart, Oldest member of the firm of Barn
hart Bros. & Spindler, type founders,
died in Chicago.
At Minneapolis, Mimi, James Gar
field killed his wife and himself
In Chicago the coroner's jury begins
its inquiry into the Iroquois theater
horror and witnesse5 said that exits
were locked, that the so-called asbestos
curtain burned, that there was little or
no fire fighting apparatus on the stage
and that the employees of the theater
were undisciplined.
At New Madrid, Mo-, Gus Gregory
(colored) was hanged for the murder of
George Marshall July 19,1902.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-14
A 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
IN EXTRA SESSION.

Congress Meets to Consider Cuban
Reciprocity and Otb~y Matters.
The senate session on the 9Th was
practically monopolized by Senator
Lodge in a speech advocating the Pan
anna treaty. In the house resolution
was passed extending sympathy to the
citizens of Chicago and elsewhere in
their sad bereavement because OF the
theater disaster. The presidents mes
sage relative to the Panama canal was
read.
On the 9Th alleged irregularities in
the post Office department constituted
the only theme in the United States
senate. In the house Mr.. Warner
CID introduced bill providing for a
judicial code for the United States.
In the senate on the 7th Senator Nor
gan occupied the time and criticised the
president and the attitude of this gov
eminent in connection with the Panama
republic The house was in session only
IL minutes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-14

Complete statistics of arrivals that
have recently been published show that
immigration at the port of New York
passed all previous records. During the
last calendar year no less than 619.9S4
steerage immigrants arrived there, as
against 547,197 in 1902, an increase OF
72,7S7. The increase over the arrivals
in 1901 is $4,000. AS to nationalities.
the countries of southern Europe con-
tributed by far the largest total-Italy
leading. There was also some increase
in the arrivals from northern Europe.
especially Norway, Sweden and Den
mark.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-14

Its announced that Spanish warship
will participate in the Louisiana Pur-
chase celebration at New Orleans. and
of course the officers will be treated with
every courtesy and be the recipients of
unstinted hospitality. This is the first
naval vessel OF that nation to visit
an American port since the late unpleas-
antness. And there is not an American
in or out of the navy who does not re-
call with sympathy and admiration the
gallantry and nssScrtunes of Admiral
Cervera and the other brave Spanish
sailors who fought and lost at Santi-
ago and Manila.
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of Fostoria. Friends will be permitted
to view the body from nine to II before
the funeral. During this time the body
will be in care of a committee of masons
and odd fellows, which lodges, with the
Columbia club, will furnish the pail
bearers. Company ID, Sixth regiment,
formerly the Foster Light guards, viii
act as an escort. Mayor Cunningham
has issued a proclamation suspending
business in the city departments during
the funeral.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-14

1.-THE year 1908 finished with an cpl
demic of disastrous fires" remarks the
Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph That
is beyond the limit of the use of that
overworked word epidemic Epi-
denies of suicide, Of murder, of ping
pong-these may have some figurative
excuse; but an epidemic of fires is be-
yond comprehension. Fires are catch
ing, to be sure, but not that way.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-14
An Autobiography.

Mrs. Foleigh-Oh, John, the paper is
offering a prize for description of a
model husband.
Mr.. Foleigh-You want to have a try
at it?
Mrs. Foleigh-Yes, please.
Mr.. Foleigh-All right. Just get the
pen, ink and paper, and I'll dictate to
vou.-Tit-Bits
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-14

CHARLES FOSTER.
Ex-Governor of Ohio Succumbs to an
Attack of Paralysis.

Ex-Governor of Ohio Succumbs to an
Attack of Paralysis.
Springfield, O., Jan. 11.-Charles Eos
ter, of Fostoria, o., formerly governor of
Ohio and secretary of the treasury during
President Benjamin Harrison's admin
istration, died at the home of Gen. J.
Warren Kiefer Saturday. He was strick-
en- with cerebral paralysis Friday night,
and did not regain consciousness. Mr..
Foster came here from his home at Fos-
toria for the purpose of visiting Gen.
Kiefer over Sunday. They intended to
go to Columbus together to-day to be
present at the Inauguration of Gov-elect
Herrick. After eating a hearty dinner
and appearing in perfect health, Mr.
Foster went to Gen. Kiefer's library,
where Mr.. Foster was suddenly seized
with paralysis and fell forward from
his chair. The body will be taken to Fos-
toria for interment.
Sketch OF His Life.
Charles Foster was born in Seneca
township, Seneca county, Ohio, April
IL, 1928. He was educated in the acade-
my at Norwalk, and before he was 20
years of age was in control of his ia
tb er's business at Fostoria, town which
the elder Foster had founded He speed
lily turned his attention to politics, and
in 1863 won his first victory at the polls,
being elected to the state senate. Next
he aspired to higher positions, and in
1870 was elected to congress, being re-
elected in 1872, 1874 and 1876. He was
retired in 1873 through a gerrymander
of his district. His congressional rec
ord had been so good that the reDubli-
cans of the state decided that he was
worthy of promotion, and III 1878 he was
elected governor. In 1881 he was re-
elected by plurality of $4,000. He re-
ceived the republican votes in the Ohio
assembly for United States senator in
1890 and was defeatedfor congress in his
old district the same year. He was APP
pointed secretary of the treasury by
President Harrison in 1891
The Funeral.
Fostoria, o., Jan. 1.-THE funeral Of
Hon. Charles Foster will take place from
the family residence Tuesday at two
O'Clock, conducted by Rev. j. w. Hys-
lop, of Tiffin, and Rev. T. F. Harshberger,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-14

AS zone touch of nature makes the
whole world kim SO one tragic stroke
like the Chicago theater catastrophe
ELECTS sympathy from all mankind.
Probably no other local event has ever
drawn out as many expressions from all
parts of the country and from other
countries as this one has.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-14

A new breed of mosquitoes has been
discovered in New Jersey, which ap-
parently thrives in the coolest weather
and annoys skaters. This is discourag-
ing! May New Jersey keep her winter
blossoming variety of mosquitoes to
herself-the west has no desire to i'm
port them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-14

A faint idea of the tremendous size
of the United STATES Steel trust may be
gained from the figures of the CONSOLE
dation of the American Sheet Steel and
the American Tin Plate companies.
Seventy-one plants are included, and
their joint capitalization will be $780,
100000 These are only part of the
constituent combination in the gigan-
tic trust
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-14

Canada is trying to annex Greenland
in order to get even for that little piece
of Alaska she lost. The news that Den
mark refuses to sell comes as a sur
prise to about nine out of ten people
who did not know that Denmark owned
Greenland.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-14

Is there no limit to the iconoclasm of
the age? Here they have started dis
pute over the question as to the date
on which the Pilgrim Fathers landed in
Plymouth, and are even assailing the
authenticity of the story about the de-
barkation on the famous rock. Just as
if anybody who chooses to do so cannot
go to Plymouth and see the rock for
himself
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-14

The Virginia peanut crop is nearly 81
per cent. short this year and prices on
all grades are higher than they have
been for ten years. The news is de-
pressing, but let us endeavor to look on
the bright side of life and think of more
cheerful things.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-14

A Kansas editor, whose soul has evil
IDENTIFY been rasped by a well-known de-
moniac quality of the types, observes:
"a typographical error is hard thing
TO find in the proof, but in the printed
and completed paper it looms up like a
fat lady in a group of vegetarians."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-14
sizing Him Up.

Frankley-Don you think it's rather
mean to rub it in on Todd in that fash
ion?
Meanley-Well, there was time
when he could have rubbed it into me II
he'd wanted to. Now, this is my day.
Frankley (signiicantly)-Ye "every
dog has his day.''-Philadelphia Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-14

A Jersey City man named Schmidt
has made teapot about the size of a
pea, with capacity of two drops of
water and an alcohol lamp small enough
to go under the pot. Such patience and
ingenuity are worthy Of a Chinaman, but
for an American it somehow seems a
waste of time and energy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-14

Washington, Jan. 11.-Democratic
campaign leaders are beginning to gath
er in this city for the meeting of the ma
tional committee, which meets at the
Shoreham hotel in this city on Tuesday,
to select time and place for the next
democratic national convention. Con
vention boomers from Chicago, st.
Louis and New York have opened head
quarters at the Shoreham. 1t is believed
Chicago is at present in the lead as the
convention city, and that the convention
will be held about two weeks after the
republican national convention.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-14

If you cannot think of any good new
resolutions, take last years good inten-
tons down off the shelf and brush the
dust from them. They will look strange
and unfamiliar enough to be almost as
good as new.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-14

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS is man who
makes light of his troubles.
Smithinski-How does he manage it?
BrowLoyich-By burning his unre-
ceipted billE.-Cincinnat Enquirer.
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His Career.

He was born in Georgia in 1882, and
educated at the University of Georgia
Before the war he practiced law, and in
1861 entered the confederate army as
captain of infantry. He rose through the
various grades, and in 1868 was a major
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-14
SOLDIER OBEYS
| DEATHS COMMAND
Gen. John B. Gordon Breatnes His
Last in Florida.
NOTED SOUTHERN CHARACTER
Besides His Army Record, He Had
Been Governor and Senator-Ex-
Gov. Charles Foster, of Ohio,
Dies of Paralysis.

Miami, Fla, Jan. 11.-Gen. John B.
Gordon, the last of the great confederate
commanders, died Saturday night at 10
O'Clock. He had been growing weaker
all day. He was delirious in his last mo-
ments and talked of the Apnomattox
campaign. Gen. Gordon had been in poor
health for some time, but his ailment
became acute a few days ago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-14

A New York negro has been engaged
at salary of $4,000 to go to Hayti as
court pianist to President Nord Alexis.
Good! There is one ruler who likes rag
time and isn't ashamed to say so.
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requires an answer within a given num-
Der of days. Whether the note mentions
the time, making the document an ulti-
matum. or whether the time is init
mated otherwise, is unknown. The gov
! eminent, however, is determined to Sc
cure an early response and close the
! discussion if it should prove to be fruit
less.
| 1t is understood that Japan adheres
! closely to her original contentious, and
it is believed that if Russia fails to fair
ly meet the demands war will ensue.
The attitude OF the British and Amer
leans greatly encouraged the japanese
war spirit, which is stronger than ever.
Uneasiness in China.
Picking, Jan. 11-Predictions in the ma
tive press that war is inevitable and i'm
mediate and that China will certainly be
involved are causing great uneasiness.
Many Chinese fear a repetition of the
scenes of pillage and murder which made
the year 1900 memorable Reports from
Manchuria are to the effect that there is
great military activity there. The rail-
roads are bringing troops from Russia
and the women and children at Port
Arthur and New Chwang are preparing
to leave.
Russian Warships Sighted.
Rome, Jan. 1.-THE Italia says that
Russian warships sighted between Genoa
and Spezzia Saturday are believed to be
spying on and following the Japanese
cruisers Niasin and Kasaga, which left
Genoa Saturday. 1t became known only
Sunday that some unknown persons had
attempted to set the Niasin on fire by
tampering with the electrical appliances
The police authorities have begun an in
quiry into the matter
Russia Has Big Force.
st. Petersburg, Jan. 1.-THE most re-
liable news received here is that the
mass Of Russian troops in the far east
are concentrated at Vladivostock or on
the northern frontier of Corea. A travel
er who has lately returned from the Tar
east estimates that between 100000 and
100000 soldiers were in the vicinity
of Vladiyostock. He surmised that the
Russians will occupy northern Corea,
but thought that the possible collision
was not imminent for month or more
when taking into consideration distances
and the difficulties of marching
Russia Threatens China.
London, Jan. 1.-THE Tientsin cor
respondent of the Daily Mail says that
the Russian government has sent to
the Chinese government a threat that
Russia would immediately occupy Pc
king should China join forces with ia
pan. AS result the grand council has
advised the throne to adopt a policy
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Russia Threatens China.
Losses Are Enormous.

Paris, Jan. 1.-THE bank known as
the Credit international has suspended
with losses to depositors estimated at
81 400 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-14

1t is estimated that Nine. Patti will
clear $500 900 from her American tour.
Now, everybody can see why it was
called fare well tour"
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China Opens the poor.

Picking, Jan. 1.-THE Chinese en-
peror has ratified the American and Jap
anese treaties Of commerce with China
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Somewhat hitter.

sShs has money" they said.
Some of u.s. retorted the spiteful
one, "can get married without it. Chi
cage Pest.
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Paris, Jan. 11.-Jean Leon Gerome
the painter and sculptor, died here Sun
day. He was born at Vesoul in 1924.
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victory of New Orleans Celebrated.

New York, Jan. Military pomp
has attended the dinner of the Veteran
Corps of Artillery, Veterans Military
society of 1872 incidentally the great
victory of Jackson at New Orleans, SO
years ago. was duly commemorated
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GERMANY WILL
| STAND NEUTRAL
Decides to Keep Hands Off in the
Event of War.
DECISION IS VERY IMPORTANT
Similar Attitude to BE Observed by
Other Members of the Driebund-
Ensures HostiIities Will BE Con-
fined to Japan and Russia.

London, Jan. lit is learned on the
highest authority that it has been de-
cided in the event of war between Russia
and japan that Germany will maintain
a strict neutrality and that her members
of the dreibund will observe similar
attitude. The Importance of this deci-
sion, which, it is understood, will almost
Immediately be announced in some Of
fetal manner in Berlin cannot be easily
overestimated. 1t will in measure en-
sure that hostilities will be confined to
the two powers concerned and it will be
certain to give great stimulus to the
efforts which France and Great Britain
are making in st. Petersburg and Toxic,
respectively, in favor of peace.
Japan Sends Note.
N@1-s To- Il Il u -01
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st. Paul, Jan. 9.

Cattle-Steers. So. oo@3. so; cows, So. IS
@3.oo. Hogs - S.. 5o@6.oa Sheep
muttons, IS. 90: lambs. SIS. 90
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TWIN CITY MARKETS.
Minneapolis, Jan.

MIuuGdpOIIS, jan. ..
Wheat-No. l northern, s61Sc; No. /
northern, sac; May. s67sc. Oats-No.
white, 33c Corn-No. 3. 3Sc Rye
No. 2, ACC. Barley-No. 2, 49,
Flax-S1. OF. Butter-Creamery, ex-
tras, 22@23c;. creamery, firsts, 20@21c;
dairy, fancy, 20@2lc. Poultry-Tur-
keys, 11@12c; chickens, 7@sc. Hay
Uplands, fancy. SlLoO.
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Toxic, Jan. 11.-Japan addressed a
note to Russia Saturday through Minis
ter De Rosen. Its character has not
been disclosed, but it is said that Japan
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Fostoria, o., Jan. 1.-THE funeral Of
Hon. Charles Foster will take place from
the family residence Tuesday at two
O'Clock, conducted by Rev. J. w. Hys-
lop, of Tiffin, and Rev. J. f. Harshberger,