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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13
OVER HIGH BANK.
Automobile Takes Fatal Plunge and
Falls in Front of Train-Three
Persons Killed.

New York, Oct. 7--Driven ut the rate
of 25 miles an hour, a three-seated tour
ing car, containing nine persons, four
men and five women, dashed over an
embankment at the southern end of
Jerome avenue, early Friday morning,
landing on the south bound track of the
New York Central e. Hudson River rail-
road. Just at that moment south
bound local train, running fast to make
up time, rounded a curve and struck the
automobile. Three persons were killed,
two instantly; two were seriously in
jured and the other four although bad
ly bruised and shaken, were able to go
home.
The dead are: Allen Noyes, chauffeur
Of the automobile, killed instantly;
Madge Corcoran, aged 80, killed instant
ly; Bella Perez, died in hospital
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13
Sheriff Sent to Jail.

Ashland, Wis, Oct. 4-Sheriff
Charles Peterson, of Sawyer county, was
fined $3.50 by Judge Parish and sentenced
to 80 days in the county Jail for contempt
of court in failing to capture John f.
Dietz, for whom warrant was issued
last May. The coroner of Sawyer coun-
ty will place Mr.. Peterson in his own
county Jail at Hayward. Since May
Dietz has held up 100000 feet of logs
at Cameron dam, on the Thornapple
river, preventing the Chippewa Log &
Boom company from rafting it further
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13
POSTMASTER GENERAL DIES
CLOSE OF THE CAREER OF HON.
HENRY c. PAYNE.
Death Results from Heart Trouble
Cortelyou to Be His
Successor.

Washington, Oct, 5.-Henry c. Payne,
postmaster general of the United States,
member of the national republican
committee, a stalwart of his party, with
the history of which, both in his home
state and nationally, he has been iden-
titled for many years, died at his apart
ments at tn Arlington hotel at 6:10
o'clock Tuesday night, aged 60 years.
Henry G. Payne was born at Ash
field, Mass. November %, 1S43. Most
of his life was passed in Milwaukee,
to which city he went as a bookkeep-
er in 1868. At the outbreak of the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13
Lightning Strikes Oil Tank.

Findlay, O., Oct. 6.-The plant of the
National Refining company was COM
pleteIy destroyed by fire early Wednes-
day, entailing a loss of upward of $780,
600. The fire was started through light
ming striking 80, 900 barrel tank, which
at the time was about two-thirds full.
When the tank exploded thousands of
barrels of burning oil were spread over
the surrounding territory. Spectators
who had gathered, turned and fed wild
~ from the oncoming sea Of fire A num-
Der of persons were burned, but none ia
tally.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

A Pennsylvania court has just held
that WEAKNESS and exhaustion are no
defense in the case of a railroad en-
ploye held on a charge of criminal
negligence resulting in a fatal railroad
accident. The testimony in this case
showed that the crew of a freigh. train
had been on duty for "a hours. The
train was ordered to take a siding,
and to wait there till four trains had
passed While waiting they fell asleep.
When they awoke they thought that
the four trains had passed, whereas
the fourth was still to go by. The
usual result, a wreck, followed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13
Not a Murder.

Chicago, Oct death by strangu-
Iation, with suicidal intent" was the
verdict of the coroner's jury which in
vestigated the mysterious circum-
stances surrounding the demise on
Wednesday of Minnie Harmening, the
17-year-old daughter of Fred Harmon
ing, farmer living four miles from
Palatine Until Thursday morning it
was thought that the girl had been
murdered, and, acting on this suppo-
sition, scores of farmers Joined in, a
man hunt for the slayer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

expression of confidence that it marks
the turning point in the campaign.
There is little detailed comment on the
situation, but the expectation is ex-
pressed that the coming battles will
be even more serious than those of the
past, and that, while Russian arms are
destined to ultimate victory, it will be
bought at the expense of much blood
and suffering, and that it is a prospect
to be. looked upon seriously and SOL
EMMY, without exultation or heroics.
The Russ says: Our advance has be-
gun. We are facing a powerful and
cunning enemy. The Japanese have
not failed to take advantage of natur-
ally strong positions and fortify them
to the utmost. Our movement morally
will be easier, because we are going
forward instead of retreating, but ma
terially it will be even more awful
/ than the past. We are going to vic
tory, but must be prepared to pay a
heavy price"
Bravery of Nurses.
Mukden, Oct. Cen. Kuropatkin
has bestowed the ribbon of st. George
upon all the Red Cross nurses of the
sisterhood of ST. George, for bravery
at the battle of Liaoyang. During the
awful night of September / these
nurses toiled increasingly, proceeding
upon their errands of mercy under a
hail of shrapnel, dressing wounds and
even carrying disabled soldiers to the
ambulances.
Cost of the War.
Toxic, Oct. Tn addressing the
members of the united clearing houses
of Toxic, Count Okuma, the leader OF
the progressive party warned the peo-
pie to prepare for a long war; the date
of the termination of which it was
now impossible to foretell. He pre-
dicted that the cost to Japan for a
two years war, including the loans
which had been already placed and the
expenses consequent upon the war at
it's termination, would total 81 ,000,
100000, which would make the per
capita share amount to $40.
Despite her weaknesses, Count Oku-
ma said, Russia possessed immense re-
tages in the size of her population and
the greatness of her wealth, and it
would be necessary for the japanese
to make heavy sacrifices in order to
attain success. He predicted that the
war would cost Russia from $780,
100000 to $4,000 100000, and said it
would be impossible to raise loans or
to increase the taxes in Russia, be-
cause the limit had been reached. The
count predicted that it would be nee
essary for the Japanese government to
borrow $3.50, 100000 next year, and
added that if $75,000,000 were secured
abroad the country must face depre-
citation in the value of it's securities.
Count Okuma urged the nation to
carefully husband it's strength and re-
sources and expressed the fullest con-
fidence in the ultimate victory Of
Japanese arms.
Japs Seize British Steamer.
Shanghai, Oct. 8. - The British steam
er Sishan. from Hong-Kong, has been
seized by the Japanese off Newchwang.
The Sishan carried cargo of cattle and
flour, intended for Port Arthur.
The Sishan is steel screw steamer of
! ,351 tons, and is owned by Thomas w.
Richardson, of London.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13
Some NAV Be Dead

Pensacola, Fla, Oct by the ex-
plosion of boiler at the Stratton ic
works Thursday night five persons
were seriously injured, and it is be-
lieved that several employees are dead
and buried beneath the debris of tho
wrecked building.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13
FOUR DIE IN HOTEL FIRE.
Building in South st. Joseph, Mo-, IL
Burned with Fatal
Results

St Joseph, Mo-, Oct. 8.-The Tracey
hotel in South st. Joseph burned Friday
morning, four persons losing their lives.
The dead are: Lafayette Frew, aged
so years, speculator in live stock G. r.
Norton, aged 35 years, employe of Stock
yards company; Mrs. Anna Weston, Of
Gentry county, Mo, guest; unknown
man
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13
Condition Improved.

Walmer Castle, Oct. 10.-After a
fairly good night, Lady. Curzon's con
dition Sunday showed marked i'm
provement, and it is now hoped that a
second operation will not be needed,
thought the case is still serious enough
to cause anxiety for several days.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13
Seuen+een Drowned.

London, Oct. 6-The Greek steam
er Kelmentink. bound from the Black
sea for Antwerp, foundered recently
% miles northwest of Ushant. Seven
teen members of the crew, including
the captain and other officers, were
drowned Eight survivors landed at
LeiXoes, Portugal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

A Kentucky woman has died of can
Ger which was caused by wearing high
heeled shoes. If her heels had deprived
her of a chance to marry title some of
the ladies might decide to quit wearing
high ones
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

The saloons of Lexington, KY, have
all been closed on Sunday, but the dis
tress is so great that the authorities have
decided that it would only be encourag-
ing the undertakers if the blue laws were
again enforced.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

It has been found by experience that
those persons who cannot read their
own language are generally those who
are also ignorant of trade, who bring
little money with them. who settle in
the large cities, who have low stand
ard of living and little ambition to seek
a better. and who have the smallest ap.
probation of our institutions Obvious
" the addition of the illiteracy test
would be the most potent restriction that
could at this time be added to the list in
force. 1t is the test which has been most
vigorously recommended by those who
have studied it
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13
Territle Dad nf A oed Man

Portland, Ore, Oct. jealous of a
rivals growing business, Adrian Gaud-
ron, a gunsnith and cutler, aged n
years, shot and fatally wounded P.
Serge-Kisslow, also an aged man, at the
latter's place of business and then blew
out his own brains.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

Lynchings should be stamped out.
north and south, east and west. The
newspapers the churches and all adu-
cational forces should unite. Laws
can't be enforced with effect if popular
sentiment is against their enforce
be created by education. The pulpit.
the press, the forum and the school
are the institutions that can bring into
existence a stable, earnest, law-re-
speeding condition of public mind
The process may be slow, but it will
be effective. The anti-lynching crusade
should become a national crusade
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

William Waldorf Astor owns $31,-
100000 worth of property in New
York. There is no reason to believe
that he hopes for the immediate de-
struction of this country, even if he
doesn't consider it fit to live in.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13
A Great Record.

New York, Oct SIN the SO years
of the life of the American Bible soci-
ETY. there have been issued 74,441 ga
copies of the Bible, of which 1,770,89
were in the year just ended, as record
ed in the annual report Of the society
which is made public.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13
Feat of American Girl

Lima, Peru, Oct 10.-Miss Annie S.
Peck, the American mountain climber
has ascended Huascan mountain to a
height of $1,000 feet She was pre-
vented from reaching the summit be-
cause of immense crevices and snow.
Huascan is 22,050 feet high.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13
KILLED His Father.

Killo, Tex, Oct. I'll. G. Watson,
farmer, was shot dead in pistol duel
by his son Ben in the presence of his
wife. the boys mother. The father
and son had dispute over a crop d.
vision. The father shot three times
and the boy once. The latter is In
iail.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13
Miss Wilson Drowned.

Norfolk, Va, Oct. 10.-Miss Bette
Wilson, daughter of the late William
L. Wilson, who was postmaster general
in Mr.. Cleveland's cabinet, was
drowned while bathing at Virginia
beach.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

If all the reports as to Gen. Nogi's
losses are correct, the explanation must
be that a Japanese soldier has to be
killed two or three times before he no
tees that there is anything the mat
ter
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13
Grief Causes Death

Leon. Ia. Oct 7.-Grief because she
shot her husband, was the cause as
signed by physicians for the death Of
Mrs. Peter Lewis. She recently shot and
killed her husband whom she mistook
for chicken thief
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

Incidentally, attention may be called
to the fact that the youngest president
the United States ever had was consid-
erably over 35 when he took up the
onerous duties of the job
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

1t is announced that Gen. Kuropatkin,
firing of inactivity, may take the Of
fensive. However, nothing is said as
to whether the Japs or ST Petersburg
will be the object of his attack.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13
Postage Rates Cut.

Lima, Peru, Oct 8.-Beginning Jan
uary /, 1905, the present rates of post
age from this country to the United
States, Europe, Asia and Oceanica will
be reduced one-half
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13
WIFE Kills Drunken Husband.

Madisonville, KY, Oct. 10.-Tom Car
ney was shot and instantly killed at
his home in this city, while he was in
drunken condition, and attempting
to whip his wife, the wife firing the
shot that ended his life.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

Although the place may have its
disadvantages, Gen. Stoessel after
looking over the ground has decided
not to move at present
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

Russia remains silent as to President
Roosevelt's proposal for peace con-
gress, which indicates that the Musco-
vite is not yet ready to cry: Take him
nfff'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13
Victims of Railway Accidents.

Washington, Oct. 7.-Accidents on
railroads cost 1884 lives in the United
States last year, according to statis-
tics gathered by the interstate COM
merce commission. This is more than
were killed in the Spanish war
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13
Name Towne for Congress.

New York, Oct 4.-The democrats of
the Fourteenth New York congressional
district nominated Charles A. Towne,
former United States senator from Min
nesota. for congress.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

The dispatches from st. Petersburg
didn't make it exactly clear whether
Kuropatkin is picking out a new battle
ground or simply continuing to lure
'em on.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13
Namad for Congress.

Hartford, Conn, Oct. 6.-J. Howard
Morse was nominated for congress by
the First district democratic convention.
He is a great grandson OF Cornelius
Vanderbilt
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

According to a cablegram coal is
badly needed at Port Arthur, yet other
accounts describe it as uncomfortabiy
hot there.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

Even though it involved the formality
of apologizing to the British lion, Magis-
trate Phelps succeeded in getting Lee
located on the map
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

The burnt onion color is passe. To
be in the fashion the October bride
will wear frosted carrot and ripe to-
matO shades.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

From the way some people talk one
might think the campaign would get
SO hot presently that you could almost
notice it,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

The two upper floors of the five-story
building in North High street, Column
bus, o., occupied by the Columbia Dry
Goods company we're burned, entaillng
an aggregate loss estimated at 100000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

According to the census reports
there are 100000 Firms in this coun-
try, all of whom are getting along
swimmingly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

The worlds fair airship race was a
fzzle. Still, it is worthy of praise for
one thing. 1t didn't result in the kill
ing OF anybody.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

StoesseI is the idol of the Russian
army. For obvious reasons, he does no
falling back.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

The Hague conference might take
note of the fact that $4,000 accidents.
fatal and otherwise, occurred on rail
roads in this country last year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13
Brings Horses and Birds,

New York, Oct. THE Phoenix lin9
steamer British Princess, from Antwerp,
which arrived Thursday night brought
156 Percheron horses and 1900 birds OF
various kinds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

The international peace congress
had it's banquet at Boston, sort CT
peacemeaI as it were.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

OF course the time to get excited
about politics this fall is when you see
a chance to- keep a boodler out of the
legislature
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

One of the happy surprises of the
day is the absence of fight over
Schley's book.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

The ST. Louis exposition managers
have ground their teeth and cheertulIy
paid another $500 900 to Uncle Sam.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

A New York company has bought
the volcano of Popocatepetl. Now watch
things warm up down that way!
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13
J. r MORSE, Publisher.

Columbia college needs 100000.
Who'll be the Rockefeller?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-10-13

Shanghai, Oct g. - The British steam
er Sishan. from Hong-Kong. has been
seized by the Japanese off Newchwang.
The Sishan carried cargo of cattle and
flour, intended for Port Arthur.
The Sishan is a steel screw steamer of
,351 tons, and is owned by Thomas w.
Richardson, of London.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-03-16
HATS. NO Ind TO Them,

Come alosg and let your Uranium be coved
We have a sample lot that we will almost Give
you to take out of our way o.
Our best soft bosomshirts at cost.
Millinery, a few pclzngs left, which we will
closeovt cheap. WI
Groceries of al kinds in abundance, will sell
cheap ana meet any prices g given you.
Again thanking our customers for ther Hhoro1
patronage shown i'm the past and hoping thew
Will continue to patronize us in the future. we
remain. '' "o
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-03-16
Payment of Pensions.

A Special To the News and
Courier SAYS: The State of South
Carolina will soon hegin the pay
ment of tho pension money. With
the exception of seven counties
all reports are now in the hands
OF the Comptroller General, and
as soon rs the last report is 10
from the county pension boards
the State pension board Will COM
mencc the distribution of pensions.
Last year the pension money was
III the hands of the clerks Of
Court by May and this year it is
hoped TO break all records and
have the money ready for distvi-
button by next month. The pen
sion appropriation is 5000, 600 an,
nualiy and th" pensioners are di-
vided into classes. those toward
the last having the money, rrovat-
ed. On account of the action of
the county pension boards in tax
ing those from tie lower classes
and placing them higher IN the
list for Il specified amount, il is
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-03-16
Arrested AS a Murderer.

Thursday morning at Edgcmoor
Sheriff Cornwcll, of Chester, ar
rested II negro calling himself
George Burns. He is believed
to be the mur derer of negro at
Fredericksburg, Va, last Nov
embcr. lie denied the charge,
but was taken to the Chester lall
to await the coming of an officer
for Identification. Rock Hill
Herald.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-03-16
WILL MEET IN ANDERSON.

Anderson, Mar. IA. Tho
State convention of the Baptist
Young Peoples union will be held
with the First Baptist church in
this city, beginning April 5th,
and continuing for three days or
more. Elaborate preparations
are being made to entertain the
delegates properly. a large cho-
rus is being trained for the song
service.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-03-16
Three Life Prisoners Pardnned.

Gov. Hayward yesterday acted
favorably upon the petition for a
pardon for Harry Copeland,
Gadsden Abraham and jeff Thorn
as, three negroes who we're con-
vIcted of murder with recommen.
datiOn to mercy in Florence coun-
ty IN 1899 and ~entenced to life
Imprisonment. The action was
taken because of the recommends
ton of the Judge and solicitor,
the county officers and a large
number Of the jury that heard
the case. 1T has been discovered
that the man who actually did the
killing, James Abraham, has
since died in prison, as have Sam
uel Cato and VIM. Kennedy, si x
men being sent up for life for the
crime.
The sextette made up a party
OF regulators who went to the
home of negro named Samuel
Howard to protest against his liv-
ing,an immoral life. In the fis hit
which cnsued Howard was killed.
The State, 15th.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-03-16
Lost An Eye by Accident.

Fr!ce, the $ year-o!a son of
Mr.. ). j. Ferguson at Edgemoor
while running in his fathers yard
wednesday afternoon, fell upon
d Nharpcned stick, the point pen
Grating the eye, destroying the
'l2ht. He was attended by Dr.
D.. n. GaSton, who left the little
sufferer resting EASY.
Rock Hill Herald.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-03-16
Happening In The State.
As Chronicled by the Alert Cor :
respondents of The Columbia
State.

BETHUNE VISITED By CYCLONE.
Bethune, Mar. IA. This place
was visited by Il small cyclone
this morning at 3.15 o'clock
which did considerable damage,
destroying in toto the Presbyter-
ian church, handsome new
building, and barn at Capt.
Nicholeon's, one mile out of town.
Capt. Nlcholson's horse was kill
ed, milch COW was injured and
minor damage caused.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-03-16
$50, 600 Gift For Winthrop.

Andrew Carnagic has notified
President johnson that he will
give $50, 900 fer School Library
at winthrop College All of the
conditions have been met, and
the Carnegie Library on the Col
IcSe campus Is assured. Rock
Hill Herald.