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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21

The dispute which has arisen over the
battle of Waterloo, at which Emperor
William says the German Butcher saved
the day, promises to almost eclipse in
terest in the British political campaign.
No survivors of the battle remain to tell
ne tale, and the disputants must fall
back on official records and the accounts
Of the historians. And they seem to
differ quite as much as did the nara
lives of our own military men when the
magazines used 20 publish the latters'
articles on the civil war. Nothing seems
TO create greater differences of opinion
than a great battle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21
THE EAST,

Ex-Congressman briggs, convicted in
New York of accepting money while a
federal officer, was sentenced to pay a
fine of $4,000.
Confession was made by Charles M.
Schwab in a New York court that the
shipbuilding trust was hopelessly bank
rupt.
Flames at Havre, Mont, caused a loss
of $4,000 and left many persons home
less.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21

by 222 feet in dimensions. The vast
room is covered with a single span
trussed roof, supported by columns, and
the acoustic properties are such as to
enable a speaker of moderate toned
voice to be heard in all parts of the hall.
It's boxes and lower balconies will easily
care for such distinguished visitors as
may be present, while the galleries will
be reserved for the use of spectators.
The Coliseum has been used mainly for
holding bazars and horse and flower
shows.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21

A grocery store once put up sign
that read as follows: 'New-laid eggs,
80 cents; fresh eggs, 46 cents; good eggs,
AZ cents; eggs, 40 cents" This is apropos
of the discovery that dealers sell three
kinds of theater curtains: "Fireproof
asbestos" Real asbestos" and "Asbes-
tOs F"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21

A scientist endeavors to astonish the
world with the statement that a man
who can jump four feet upward on the
earth could jump "a feet in the same di-
rection were he on the moon. This
would be interesting were it not for the
fact that Jules Verne told us all about
1t a score Of years ago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21

The Coliseum was constructed in 1888
at a cost of 100000. 1t islands practical
ly in the center of the city and is within
five minutes street car ride of all the
principal hotels. The normal seating
capacity Of the structure is 1000, not
including the area, but by utilizing the
latter space accommodation can be ar
ranged for about $4,000 persons. The
building is 189 by 31S feet, and the key
stone of the overhanging dome is "a feet
above the floor The arena proper is 112
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21

Renewed charges have been preferred
against the common English sparrow,
this time by Prof. Dyche, of Kansas uni
versity. He says the sparrow delights
in filth and carries disease germs; that
it is an enemy of the fruit grower,
scratches up garden Seeds and drives out
birds that are necessary to the farmer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21
Had Tried

"Im afraid" said the clumsy man, as
he fell off his horse again, "Pll never
learn to ride"
"Oh," said the riding master, "just
keep on trying"
But, gracious! I'm having trouble
now trying to keep on. "-Philadelphia
Ledger.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21

Within ten years network of rice
farms has been formed from New Or
leans to Galveston in land previously
useless. There are now 1000 acres in
rice, s26,000,000 invested in canals, ma
chinery and mills, and an annual prod
uct of 100000 barrels, valued at $15,-
500 OO0
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.

An agitation has been commenced in
New. York for more uniform system
Of tea inspection.
Legislation aimed at the trading
stamp is being considered in New
York.
Chester w. Kingsley, OF Cambridge,
Mass, who died recently, LETT $150,000
to the charities of the city. His wife,
who was buried the day before his
death, also bequeathed her individual
fortune to benevolest purposes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21

A moslem league has been formed at
Bagdad for the purpose Of fighting
Christianity. 1t is good news TO hear
that there is enough Christianity in that
part of the world to make the forma-
ton Of such a league necessary.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21

The suffering of five men who were
rescued from a British schooner, after
being frozen to it's deck, and taken to
Gloucester, Mass, by the crew of fish
ing schooner, are said to be the worst
ever heard of in Gloucester. And when
Gloucester says this, it means good
deal, for Gloucester has often felt the
weight of the hand of hardship and suf-
fering at sea-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21

The eyes of the scientific world to-day
are turned upon the mysterious sub
stance, radium. Its apparent power of
giving off radiations from it's own sub
stance without loss of weight or energy;
fits seeming permanence; it's immense
force; its properties of diffusing heat,
light, Carbohydrates are marvels
which interest not only the scientist but
the general public as we'll.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21

The doors of the Farmers bank at
Auburn, lid, were closed and notice
was posted promising that the bank
would pay out dollar for dollar.
In his address following his second
Inauguration Gov. CuRmins Of Iowa ar
gued for revision of the tariff and for
reciprocity with Canada.
A mob lynched Butch" Riley, a ne
gro who killed c. C. Mcmillan near
Tallulah, Miss.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21

A Massachusetts county is offering a
bounty Of $3.50 head for tramps When
one is caught ball and chain is at
tached to his leg and he is set to mending
roads. The most effective method Of
getting rid of the hobo" is to compel
him TO work.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21

The latest discovery in regard to ra-
dunn is that it paralyzes mice. Until
the price is materially reduced, how
ever, most people will continue to worry
along with rough-on-rats and such old
fashioned remedies.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21
yindication.

Father says that Algernon hasn't any
idea of the value of money" she ex-
claimed plaintively.
Your father wrongs him" answered
Miss Cayenne. Il have observed that
Algernon never proposes to anybody ex-
cept heiresses. Washington Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21
Bill Disfranchfses Negro.

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 1S.-The house
committee on suffrage and election has
decided to report favorably the Heflin
suffrage bill. This measure in effect dis
franchises the negro on the ground of il
literary
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21

The British in Somaliland have scored
1000 dervishes dead against the Mad
Mullah in battle near 5idballi but it is
TO be noted that the Mad Mullah him
self arranged, with great forethought,
TO be absent when his partisans got such
a jolt. Thus he saved the expense of
paying for another funeral for himself,
channel of outgo which must be a
great drain on his income.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21
Too mich Chin.

Gasaway-My razor's in pretty poor
condition. / believe it's tired. You
know they say razors get that way?
Sharply (wearily)-Ah! yes, tired OF
your chin.-Catholic Standard and
Times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21
Sent to Prison.

Berlin, Jan. 18.-Rosa Luxembourg.
the chief woman socialist agitator in
Germany, has been sentenced to three
months imprisonment by court at
Zwickau. Saxo1y. for Iese majeste.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21

Muscatine, Ia, Jan. 18.-Developments
indicate that G.. F. .Utterback, cashier
of the Sigourney Qa.) savings bank, who
committed suicide Monday night, was
short SAT 900 in his accounts. The
shortage was the result of speculations.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21
The Value at Stake.

"You have barely chance in a mil
lion to win her"
"But there is a million in that
chance. Cincinnati Commercial Tri-
bune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21

A distinguished medical authority
now comes forward with the advice not
to work between meals. It is easy to see
that his patients are all either million
aires or hotel walters.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21

VIXEN President Palma vetoes ma
tional lottery bill it is notice to the civil
lied world that new era has dawned
on Spanish America.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21

The year 1903 was not so bad, after
hll Statistics show that more boys than
girls were born in this country, and that
there were more twins than ever before.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21
Death of Rrttfsh ADMIRAL.

London, Jan. 1S.-Hon. Sir Henry
Keppel, admiral of the fleet, is dead. He
was born IN 1909.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21

intervene to preserve a balance of power
in eastern Asia. There is no fear of
an invasion of Japan, a country which
is probably the most strongly defended
one in the world. Thegrowth of Brit
ish and American sentiment is re-
marked. Numerous displays of the
flags of the two nations are made and
popular songs reciting the glories OF
the Lion" and Uncle Sam" are sung.
The characters of Uncle Sam" and
Johnny Bull' are also seen at public
dances. The activity of the United
States in the opening of the ports Of
Mukden and Antung is keenly watched,
and in some quarters it is hoped that
this may aid in solving the problem of in
surfing peace The censorship prohibits
the publication of military movements.
All the recent movements are merely
preliminary and aimed to insure an i'm
mediate dispatch of an immense land
and sea force if it should become neces-
corV
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21

vention, when number of well-known
public men are expected to make
speeches.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21
TWIN CITY MARKETS.
MINNEAPOLIS. Jan.

Wheat-No j northern, SIC; No.
northern, SAC; May. ssc. Oats-No.
No. 2, 55c. Barley-No. ?, 46o
Flax-S1. OIL. Butter-Qceamery. ex-
Itras, 2O@21c; creamery, frsts, 16@17c;
dairy, fancy, 14@i5c. Poultry-Tur-
keys, 9@10c: chickens, 7@sc. Hay
Uplands, fancy, S11.00.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21
NJ Pau1

Cattle-Steers, So. Dogs. so; cows, S2.75
|@3.0o. Hogs - SIS. 50@6oa Sheep
muttans. S2 90: lambs SEQ
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-21
Busxi.,s Attitude.

Il.
ton it is stated that Japan has received
a Russian communication, saying that
Russia will respect the rights and priv
ileges already acquired by the powers
in Manchuria under existing treaties
with China, excepting the establishment
of foreign settlements, and in so far
as these rights and privileges are not
prejudicial to Russia's future relations
with Manchuria. These reservations
are regarded as multiplying the value of
the assurances.
Neither Inclined to Yield.
London, Jan. 18.-In what it claims
as an authoritative statement, the Daily
Graphic announces that the negotiations
have arrived at stage leaving two
points upon which neither Russia nor
Japan is inclined to yield, and as to
which no means of q compromise have
yet been found. Both these points con-
Germ Manchuria, and their acceptance
would not in the slightest modify the
legal status quo or change the admins
trative situation in Manchuria, but
Japan insists THAT they be embodied
in treaty between Japan and Russia,
while Russia, as a matter of amour
propre, refuses to accept such dictation
at the hands of Japan. Much, however,
is still hoped from the cars influence. ;"
The statement adds: "Of course. any
attempt of Russia to increase very
largely her naval forces in the far east
by moving her Black sea or Baltic fleets
would make war question of only few
hours
The Washington times., 1904-04-20
Grand Duke Cyril Tells
Story of His Escape

realizing the necessity for his getting
aft to escape the suotion when the ship
should sink He recalls going dowii
hand over hand from the bridge and
making his way through the smoke.
fame, steam. and the human bodies
along the deck
Ascending the inclined deck he was
pursued as II seemed, by the rising Wa
ter The water was already pouring
into a barbette with such force that he
needed all his strength TO battle through
it. He managed TO reach porthole.
through which he dived into the sea.
While diving il flashed into his mind
that he must dive deep and swim as
far as possible before rising in order 10
get clear of the ship So he dived down
and down until his temples were burst
ing, with his efforts 10 retain his breath.
Finally the grand duke struck cut
UPWARD but he had gone so deep that Il
seemed as though he would never reach
the surface When he did reacn the air
he had the good fortune TO find some
floating wreckage, tO which he chung.
He was able also to help another swim
mer to reach the wreckage-
He then looked around for the Petro-
pavlovsk. but she could not be seen, and
there was not trace of her, except float
ing bodies and a few buoyant articles
and still fewer swimmers. The sea had
hidden the tragedy of the great ship
The Washington times., 1904-04-20

LONDON. April ga dispatch 10 the
"IIaily MaiT' from Harbin says that
Grand Duke Cyril. who was wounded in
the explosion that sank the Petropdv-
luVsk has arrived there on the way 70
ST Petersburg. His injuries are not
severe His neck and ears are burned
and his bs,ck and loins bruised by the
buffeting he received when he went
overheard.
The grand duke says that he was at
ono end OF the bridge of the battleship
and Admiral MakarOn at the other
when IL suddenly seemed as though the
world. the sky. and sea had been rent
ssunder, and from the gulf arose de-
xouring cloud of flame. which burst
with a deafening roar into suffocating
fumes.
Although he was scorched, blinded,
choked. and stunned, the grand duke re-
covered consciousness sufficiently 10
recognize that the PetrOpavlovsk haC
settled down by the head and bodies
were floating of from the forecastle,
winch was awash- Around lay the
wreckage OF the warship's tophamper.
ScaIding steam cut of escape by the
companionway He family remembers
The Washington times., 1904-04-20
HUNT, OF PORTO RICO,
CALLS At WHITE HOUSE
Question of His Successor Tentatively
Discussed With the
President.

Gov. william II. Hunt of Porto RICO
called upon the President this morning
70 pay his respects While he was at the
White House Commissioner Degatau
also called and the matter Of success
sor 70 Governor Hunt was tentatively
discussed. It Is known that the recon-
mendation of Governor Hunt viii have
great influence In the selecting Of his
successor. and the President requested
that he call shortly and take the matter
up with him.
The governor Is looking rather thin
and IS bronzed with the sun OF the
tropics. He held an informal ievee IN
the anteroom on coming out from the
Presidents Office. He has not yet hand
cd IN his resignation. and viii return to
Porto Rico before surrenderlng office. to
accept the position Of judge Of the Mon
tana district court. TO which Re has been
aupointed by the President. On leaving
the White House he called upon Secre-
tary Taft
The Washington times., 1904-04-20
THE WEATHER.

II is much colder in the Ohio Valley,
the lower lake region. the middle At
lantic States, New England. Tennessee,
and North Carolina, che temperatures
this morning being as low as at any
previous time during the month. In the
lower lake region. the Ohio valley, and
the greater portion of the middle At
lantic states they are as much as 20
degrees below the seasonal average.
snow. turning into rain, IS indicated
for the Ohio Valley tonight. and rain
is probable tomorrow in Tennessee and
the northern portion OF the east Gulf
and south Atlantic States.
IL Will be considerably warmer in the
lower lake region, the Onlo Valley. and
The middle Atlantic States tomorrow.
and warmer weather VIII prevail to-
night In the lower Ohio Valley and the
western portion Of the ower lake re-
gion
The Washington times., 1904-04-20
ADMIRAL SKRYDLOFF WILL MAKE
NO SORTIES FROM PORT ARTHUR

ST. PETERSBURG, April 21.-Admiral
Skrvdlon. the new commander OF the
Russian naval forces in the Ear East
IN an interview has stated that he VIII
profit by Admiral Makraoff's experience.
He says he Will make no sorties from
Port Arthur harbor. as the squadron
there is too much reduced since the
less Of the Petropavlovsk To run any
further risks He will zealousiy protect
his ships. reserving them for better
opportunity.
The report that Yiceroy Alexieff has
autographed 10 the Czar asking to be re-
ueved OF his duties in the Far East IS
peTsistently current again this morning
The Washington times., 1904-04-20
SPANISH WAR VETERANS
HAVE CONSOLIDATED

INDIANAPOLIS. April 20.-The Span
ish-American War organizations have
been consolidated. the new organiza tiOn
having a membership of 125, 600
The original organizations Were tae
Spanish War Veterans, the Spanish
American War Veterans and the Service
Men OF the Spanish War Col George
w. Moulton of Chicago. is commander
in-chief of the new body.
The Washington times., 1904-04-20

and will not down. Nothing official in
the matter is obtainable.
A report received in the Russian capi-
tai states that the Russians are
strengthening their Notifications at
Chiu-Tien-Cheng and intend 10 stub
bOrniy contest the passage OF the Yalu
River.
Popular excitement over the war. has
IN many quarters, been almost obscured
by the discovery of rich gold bearing
sand in the Caucasus. a railway Is be-
ing built TO the locality, but owing to
the lack of capital there is not much
probability Of the gold being mined in
the near future.
II was learned today that the grand
son of the last of the Chirgis khans
had offered 10000 roubles for the equip
ment Of cavalry force in Manchuria.
The Washington times., 1904-04-20
Report Current in Russian Capital That
Transports Have Landed Large Force
Near the Manchurian City.
COSSACKS HAVE FIERCE FIGHT
WITH BRIGANDS ON RAILROAD
Seventy-four Chunchusez Slain After Halt
an Hours Battle---St Petersburg Gold
Reserve Shows Heavy Decline.

LONDON April 2o-The St Petersburg correspondent of the
Central News wires that report current in the Russian capital that tie
japanese have landed in force Niuchwang.
The Central received dispatch from its Tokyo CORE
spondent stating telegram received there reports that tve
CoSScks arrived Syong the east coast of Korea yesterday
and burned the japanese houses in The city.
COSSACKS AND BRIGANDS FIGHT
ST PETERSBURG April 2O-Word reached here today OF
fight between Cosacks and Chunchuz thirty ver from I'M
yanpo station the Eastern Railway
The fight which while ii lasted in halt
an hour Seventyo bignds san while the CosacS
escaped with two wounded.
statement today by the banking department showed that
the government gold had fallen pounds dur
ing the Silver fell 100000 pounds in the
period and deposit accounts 100000 pounds.
The Washington times., 1904-04-20
WHAT POSTMASTERS ARE
LIVING IN F0LYGAMY7

In the Senate this afternoon Mr.. Du-
bois submitted the following resolution,
which was considered by uneniTaous
consent. and agreed &c:
Resolved. That the Postmaster Cen
eral be. and he Is hereby. directed to
ascertain as far as possible and report
in Idaho are living in polygamy.'
The Washington times., 1904-04-20
MORE PROTESTS FILED
AGAINST SUNDAY LAW

Protests against the passage OF
Sunday closing law We're presented in
the Senate this afternoon by Mr.. CAL
linger from Leftwich Sinclair. ~ W.
Prescott. and five others; a. G. Daniels
and twenty-seven others: John Whar-
toa Clark attorney-at-law. and Eastern
Conference OF Seventh Day Adventists.
There were also presented several Peti-
tions urging minor bills
The Washington times., 1904-04-20
Testifies as Witness in Smoot Investigation
Describing Break With Church Upon
Going Into Politics in 1894.
KEPT HIS THIRD MARRIAGE
A SECRET FOR FIVE YEARS
Excuses Violation of Law on Ground of Sat-
isfied Conscience-Believes Right to
Plural Wives Higher Than Law.

you then violating the laws of God and by living
poygamous cohabiaon a the present time inquired Chairman Bur
Brigham Roberts, the first witness called today the
sumng the Smoot investigation ~ the Senate Committee P
eges and Elections.
Eyes Suppose So 'tssas the witness casual response
The Washington times., 1904-04-20
GLASGOW UNIVERSITY
H0N0RS Mr.. CH0ATE

GLASGOW. April 20.-The University
Of Glasgow has conferred the degree OF
IL. ID. on Ambassador ChOate.
The Washington times., 1904-04-20
CONGRESS OF OAR.
A UNIQUE ASSEMBLY 7
Many Ludicrous. Sights and Peculiar Parlia-
mentary Combinations Mark Spirited
Proceedings Of Morning Session.

"Brrr that's jusths entirely what
thiakou unalteraby oppea-s nothing gag
The Washington times., 1904-04-20
Mrs. Richards Pisides.

Mrs Fairbanks did nd do much of
the presiding this morning. as she is in
bad health. She turned yer the active
control to Mrs. Richard! whose high
pitched voice was well suited to the po-
sition The decisions of he chair were
generally well received, s far as could
be observed, and If thedelegates had
any kicks coming they made them
quietly among themselve.
The d. = r. is not licking in titles
for its officers, and il vas noticea Ole
that the speakers apDeaed to roll tha
sounding names around their tongues
with great satisfaction.
Madam president genral, Madam
vice president general. 'dadam record.
ing secretary general and similar
names We're poured fon1 with much
unction. and the deiegats Visibly stiff
fened up at each repetition of the dis
tinguished titles which tey had helped
10 confer
The Washington times., 1904-04-20
Poor ParIiamen.rian.

As for parliamentary Jaw the dele
gates seemed to be suhring from a
case Of over-training. Thy had studied
the subject SO much thal like an office
The Washington times., 1904-04-20

COMMITTEE FAvoRS TREATY.
The Senate Foreign Relations COM
mittee today favOrably reported to the
Seaate the Cuban exiradition treaty.
The Washington times., 1904-04-20
TEMPERATURE.
THE Sun.
TIDE TABLE.

Sun sets today. ay...................6 6:sI d.
Sun rises tomorrow 5:T7 =.
The Washington times., 1904-04-20
Mrs. Mel san Applauded.
Errors in Debate.

While the delegates were downstairs
arguing and getting mixed in their vot-
ing, the alternates in the balcony were
telling one another how much better
they could run the congress, and point