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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-07-14
FER CLEANING TIE STABLE.
A Manure Carrier. That Saved Lot
Of Work and Is Promoter
of Cleanliness.

An easily constructed manure car
rier for cleaning the cow stables is
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-07-14
FILLING SACKS MADE EASY.
Description of a Simple Bag Holder
That Will Save Much Time
and Inconvenience.

At seeding and threshing time, with
much sacking of grain, there is usually
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-07-14
Constant Desire.

He who desires is always poor
Claudianus.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-07-14

1t would be something of calamity
if one of those floating mines should
strike the sea sernent
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-07-14
Make Pets of Mice.

The latest craze among the fashionable
women in London is the adoption of mice
as pets. Following the exhibition of the
National Mouse club, the wives of
wealthy lawyers. doctors and authors
began to purchase rare specimens of the
LILLE creatures and bring them into their
homes. Black and tan and silver and gold
fawn are mostly favored, and as high as
$50 has been paid for one specimen.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-05-27
COULD HEAR IN GERMAN.
A Horse Tint Was Not Used to In.
s.ruct.on8 in Amy Other
Language.

IL bought a horse at an auction not
long ago, sand an Eighth avenue butcher,
according to the New York Press, and |
thought ! had got a bargain until ! tucd
hun u few day., then ! concluded that |
had l'on stuck. me horse was sound.
had GOOD sight, but hc would not obey
commands. He would not stop when the
driver sand Whoa nor start when no sad
cat up The animal seemed to be deaf,
and III" first ohaucc ! got ! sold HIM to a
German baker at a hnCfIiIcc.
shortly after that ! met the baker. and
he shook my hand cordially and expressed
himself ~ beng very much pleased with
the horse ! had sold hum wondered at
this and asked # the huIs" seemed to have
sny difficulty - hctunR. 10 my surprise,
~ baker raId ia" morse could hear ~
wei ~ any horse j." ever had
Docs he stop "hcn ypu tay whoa
and start when sou Bay 'hIt up''' ]
asked.
On. no" exclaimed the baker. + don't
say DIT | talks to han ia German"
That horse must have belonged to O
German before ho Wns pat AZ AZ auction
That JOS the only way | can account Tor hi
sttIOus.'
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-05-27
A PORTABLE SCALE FRAME
One Person Can Push II On or OF In
One Minute and II Will Last
for Years.

In a recent issue Of the Homestead
Mr.. r. NJ DudGs describes his portable
frame for stock scales which We think
Is a very good one and may intcrcs,
some Of our readers. ilcfays:
Make the frame about six inches
smaller than th" platform, making II
high enough 50 II may l." hrac"d at The
top and 50 the lower brac" viii admit
all stock beneath II Build the frame
Just a. you would any other stock frame"
J used some old barn . rollers On the
bottom Of each upright. procured some
heavy iron from an old hInG"r frame
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-05-27
Catarh Of the Stomach is Generally
Called Dyspepsia Something
10 Produce Artificial Diges-
ton is Generally Taken.
Hence, Pspsin, Pancreatin and a Host
Of other digestive Remedies
Have Been Invented.
These Remedies Do Not Reach the
Seat Of The Difficulty, Which
is Really Catairh.
OK. z. S. Senator NJ. c. Butler from
- SOmth t~ArnlInn. nh Scnntur from

Tx. z. S. Senator NJ. G. Butler from
. South tarolina, was senator from
that state for two tcrms. In n re-
cent letter to The rcruna Medicine Co.,
from Washington, ID. G., says:
''ICan recommend Pcruna for dyS.
pcpsia and stomach trouble. ! have
been using yOnr medicine tor n short
period and ! feel cry much relieved.
II Is indeed n wonderful medicine be-
sides n gOOd fOnic. '---M. T.. Butler.
The only rational way to cure dyhpcp-
sia II To remove the catnrrh. Prruna
cures cntnlrh. Icrunn does not produce
artificial digestion. tcurcScatarIIhn
lea vcSthrhtOmach to perform digestion
in II natural way. This is vastly better
and safer than rcsortiiE to artificial
methods or narcotics.
rcruna has cured more cases OF dys-
pcptia than al other remedies COM
binod, simply because it. cures catarth
wherever located. II catarrh is locatcd
in the head, rcruua cures IL. If "atarrh
has fastened itself in the throat or
brOnchinl tubes. P,runa cures II. when
cntarrh becomes settled in the stomach,
Pcruna cures il, n well in this location
as in any other.
Pcruna il not simply n remedy Tor
dyspepsia. Fcruna j. II catarrh remedy.
icrunn cures dyspepsia because IT. ~
generally dependent upon cal:irfh.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-05-27

Men that select Catil" for feeding pur-
poses find that the animals that CIV" the
best results ~" those that hay" in 'hom
a large proportion Of "a" blood Of some
one Of the improved beef breeds. In
other words, the grades Of any u Of the
beef breeds are Tar superior 10 monde
scripts Qua scrubs The mor improved
blood IN al animal the better IT,. al yuai
tor feeding plfpCse1
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-05-27
TIRED, SUFFERING WOMEN.

Women run down
and endure daily tor.
lures through neg.
Letting the kidneys.
Kidney IA h e
makes homework "A
burden; rest il i'm.
possible; sleep fl.
fnI; appetite gives
out and you are tired
all the time. Can't
be wei until the kid.
ncys are well. Use
Doan'S Kidney pills.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-05-27

Ifyou do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from VA" use of F"rnna,
writ" at once to Dr. Hartman, giving u
fun statement of your ease, ana b" Wili
be pleased To give You his valuable adj
vice gratis,
Address DR.. Hartman, President of
The Hartman SauItarium, Columbus, -.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-07
RUSSIAN WARSHIPS ARE
BUSY PATROLl|NG THE
GULF OF Pc CHILL
London Times Press Steamer
Stopped and Searched Thirty
Miles from Port Arthur.
JAPANESE FLEET DIVIDED
Seven Squadroi-s Watching the
Far East Seas-Kuropatkin
at Nieu-Chwang.

LONDON, April THE Daily Tele-
graphs Wei-Hai-Wei correspondent, cab
ling under date of April 6. says Russian
varships are paIrolling the gulf of Pc
Chilli and that the London Times steam
er was stopped and searched thirty miles
outside of Port Arthur to-day.
The Times correspondent says it was
the armored cruiser Bayan, flying the flag
of Vice Admiral Makaroff. which chased
and later searched his steamer. He says
the Bayan shows the scars of the damage
recently inflicted upon her by the Japan
ese, but that she is a fine ship and well
handled. I'm overhauling u.s." he says
her officers and crew appeared little
finely drawn, but they nevertheless were
of good material"
The correspondent of the Times at Che
Foo, cabling Wednesday, says the Rus
slams captured two Japanese spies at Nieu-
Chwang yesterday who were in possession
of the plans OF fortifications.
The Daily Telegraph's Seoul correspond
ent says he learns from Japanese sailor
who participated in the attacks on Port
Arthur that the Japanese fleet is divided
into seven squadrons. Four of these are
watching, Port Arthur. the fifth patrol the
Korean coast and the sixth and seventE
cruise between Vladivostok and North
japan.
PORT ARTHUR. April THE Russian
bettleship Peresvie reports that she
sighted the enemy to-day in Kwan-Tuns
waters.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-07
ANGRY MOB AT MARION
TRIES TO LYNCH A NEGRO
Enraged Citizens Held at Bay by
Would-Be Murderer in the
Ozark Secret"
AGED WOMAN HIS VICTIM
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
MARION, Ind, April 6.-Daniel Stokes, a
negro, hustled and menaced by mob of
hundred angry men urged on by frenzied
women, escaped into the home of a friend,
Samuel Rogers at 10 o'clock tonight, and
facing his pursuers with leveled revolver,
held the mob at bay until officers reached
loud threats of violence sullenly followed
the patrol wagon bearing Stokes cityward
until the rapidly moving wagon issued from
the environment of the Dark Secret a
: notorious settlement of blacks and whites
indiScriminately commingled, which is To-
Gated in the southern suburbs of Marion.
- Stokes had assaulted Stanley Pyatt, his
friend. and Pyatt aged mother, using an
az with fiendlsh ferocity and with deadly
effect. Pyatt was seriously disabled by
the onslaught of Stokes, and the feeble
old woman was bfaten down while making
an effort to interfere to save her son from
harm. 1t is feared that the woman will
die.
Pyatt is-not fatally injured, but is in a
serious condition. The attack of Stokes
followed effort upon the part of Pyatt
TO induce the former to deSiSt from max
ing trouble in a boarding house. Stokes
had been boarding with the Pyatts, and
had failed, it is said. to settle his BILL He
used the AK to enforce his argument
against any adjustment of the board bill.
Having rendered both Pyatt and the wom-
an unconscious under the blows of the
AK, Stokes took to his heels. The forming
of a mob bent upon vengeance was the
work of few minutes. Stokes saved him
self by threatening death to the first man
who approached him. He was landed safely
in iail
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-07
PROF. BOVINE TO Be TRIED
SECRETLY FOR HERESY
DR.. Buckley Fears Newspaper Re-
ports with Startling Head
lines and Few Facts.
CHURCH COURT OF 1,e

NEW YORK, April 6.-The charges of
heresy preferred against the Rev. Borden
p. Bovine, professor of philosophy in Bos-
ton University, by the Rev. George A
Cook. of Trinity Church, West Medford
Mass, were taken up by the New York
East Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church in Brooklyn to-day and prepara-
tions were made for the trial. which prob
ably will begin tomorrow before a COM
mittee of $50. AS counsel for the church
the Revs. A. w. Burke, George a Cook
d. A. Jordan and A. c. Eggleston were
chosen. Professor Bovine. who was pres
ent, announces that he had selected the
Rev DR.. ]. NJ. Buckley, editor of the New
York Christian Advocate, as his counsel
Bishop Cyrus ID. Foss, of Philadelphia is
the presiding officer of the conference.
DR. Buckley said he believed that trials
of this kind were always conducted Sc
cretly, and he wanted ii understood that
there would be change in this case
With startling headlines and perhaps a
of the newspapers of the country would
be delighted with the proceedings, but /
think the public has. no right to inquire
into our denominational affairs, but only
have the right 10 know whether we think
Professor Bovine has a right 10 continue
in the ministry not
Although Professor Bovine is a regu-
larry ordained clergyman and a member of
the New York East Conference, he has
never held a pastorate. For many years
he has been in his present position.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-07
RUSSIANS ARE READY
1T NIEU-CHWANG

NIEU-CHWANG. April 6.-General Kuro-
patkin, commander-in-chief of the Rus
sian military forces in the far East, ar
rived here to-day and reviewed about 1900
troops the parade grounds outside of
the fort here. One battery of horse artil-
lery, several batteries of field artillery,
parts of four regiments of Siberian rifles
and detachments of Cossacks and regular
cavalry participated in the review.
Russian secret-service agents reported
that the japanese intended to attack Nieu-
Chwang yesterday. On account of the min
ing of the river and also in expectation of
practice firing from the forts, merchant
ships are not using the lower reach of the
river General kondratovitch, the Russian
commander here who has been praised on
account of the order and cleanliness pre-
vailing at Nieu-Chwang, says he is now
prepared for Japanese attack, which it is
evident the other authorities also expect.
The command of General Kondratovitch
embraces the scout patrols of the Lao
river and also the troops in the districts
south. including Kai-Chou. and north, in
Guiding the railroad and Hai-Chong. The
troops now here are of a better class than
when the war opened. General Kondrato-
witch is opening new hospital at Nieu-
Chwang.
The relations of the Russian authorities
with the foreign residents here are improv-
ing and the administrator proposes to con-
suit and cooperate with the foreigners for
the protection of neutral lives and interests
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-07
BOGUS BANK CASHIER HELD
TO ANSWER FRAUD CHARGE
Detectives Unearth Secrets of Con-
spiracy by Which Many Banks
Have Been Swindled.
ACCOMPLICE A PRISONER

Edward Williams and Charley Redwine.
both of Kokomo, are held a the police sta
ton, it being believed that they know
something of the passing of bogus drafts
throughout the country. Much of this
work has been done in the last few months,
and all the drafts bore the imprint of Oval
& Coster, photographers, 324 West Court
street. this city. The firm about two weeks
ago notified city detectives.
About ten days ago Williams entered the
office of the firm and represented himself
as w. w. Ross, saying that he was cashier
of the First National Bank of Logansport.
He ordered 2.0O0 drafts. and said that he
would want them April 6.
Detectives Haley and Splann went to the
firms office yesterday and waited until
Williams entered. They Immediately placed
him under arrest and took him TO head
quarters He was accompanied by Red
wine, who was also placed under arrest.
Williams claimed that he had ordered the
drafts with the idea of selling them TO
Logansport banks, but admitted that he
had no contract or written agreement with
any bank. Detectives claim that Redwine
is implicated in the work Of Williams The
suspects will he held here until more can
be learned about their work.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-07
ALL IS QUIET ON THE
YALU, RUSSIANS SAY

ST. PETERSBURG. April 6.-"All is
quiet on the Yalu,' is the report which
General Kachtalinky telegraphed April 5
TO General Kuropatkin, who forwarded the
message to the Emperor. The report added
that an exchange of shots occurred be-
tween Russian cavalry and japanese skir-
mishers near Wiju. The Russians sus-
tanned no losses. Five Japanese were
killed. The number of wounded is not
known.
General Kachtalinky also reported that
opposite Turmitchen. on the island OF
volunteers had a skirmish with a Japanese
outpost from Wiju. There were no casual
ties on the Russian side. Six japanese
were killed.
General Kuropatkin's announcement that
the japanese have reached Wiju, Korea
and the right bank OF the Yalu river
creates no surprise in well-informed cir
cles, where IL is thoroughly understood
that the Russians have no intention of
making stand in force east of the river
The stores of a Russian village near
river have been wrecked and burned by a
detachment of japanese infantry, number
ing 800 men.
The city is full of rumors of proposed
Japanese plans for Easter attacks The
mCst persistent Is to the effect that the
Japanese will land at Takushan, about
fifty-five miles west OF the mouth of the
Yalu river on Saturday night under the
Arthur.
IF they do remarked a Russian ad-
miral TO the correspondent of the Asso-
ciated Press. they will find our guns
shCtted and ready TO receive them
Russia is building ten submarine boats
at the Neva mechanical works and Circh-
tor works, Finland The reports that they
will be sent in sections TO Port Arthur and
Vladivostok are confirmed.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-07
STAbS A BRAKEMAN WHO
THREW HIM FROM TRAIN
Iohn Gilbert Makes Murderous
Attack on Big Four
Employe.
BOYS VICTIM MAY DIE

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENSBURG, Ind, April 6.-George
Bancroft, of Cincinnati. a Big Four brake
man. was probably fatally stabbed by John
Gilbert at New Point eight miles east of
this city. this evening. Gilbert. who is
about twenty years of age, was ordered off
a Big Four freight train by Bancroft. The
young man refused. and, drawing a revol-
yer, threatened TO shoot Bancroft, when
the brakeman seized him, took the gun
away from Gilbert and threw him off the
train. Gilbert then began to throw stones
and curse Bancroft. according to specta-
tors when the brakeman struck the boy
and knocked him down. Gilbert then at
tackled Bancroft with knife and stabbed
him in the breast and head. Bancroft was
brought TO this city, where physicians say
chances for his recovery are slight. a de-
tective has gone TO New Point to arrest
Gilbert.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-07
DARING MAIL ROBBER
IN JAIL At List
Westerner Who Makes Second
Break for Liberty Recap
tured by Officers.

TACOMA, Wash, April 6.-Albert E. Bell,
the alleged mail-pouch robber, accused of
crimes in many States, and who escaped
from two United States marshals near Phil
adelphia last October by jumping from a
moving train, was arrested here to-day.
He made daring break for liberty by
jumping off sixty-foot embankment, was
recaptured and finally landed safely in Jail.
When searched a number of letters. all
addressed to Portland Ore, merchants
from points along the Seattle & Interna-
tional Railroad in this State and British
Columbia, were found in his possession,
all containing checks or money orders.
When closely questioned Bell said that he
and his companion had stolen a mail pouch
from a truck in front of the Seattle de-
pot last Sunday morning and had secured
Sl,7OO in checks and money orders, 500 of
which they converted into cash.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-07
MORMON CHURCH SAYS NO
MORE PLURAL MARRIAGES
President Smiths Declaration at
the Seventy-Fourth Annual
Conference.
SAINTS GIVEN WARNING
That Only One Wife Will Be Per-
mitted, on Pain of Excom-
munication.
SAINTS GIVEN WARNING

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April GA
notable feature of the closing session of
the seventy-four annual conference of
the Mormon Church was the official decla-
ration by President Joseph F. Smith on the
subject of polygamy The statement fol-
lows:
"Inasmuch there are numerous re-
ports in circulation that plural marriages
have been entered into. contrary to the Of
ficial declaration of President Woodruff of
Sept. 26, 1890, commonly called the mani
festo. which was issued by President
Woodruff and adopted by the church at
its General Conference Oct. 6. 1890. which
forbids any marriage violative of the law
of the land, l, Joseph f. Smith. president
OF the Church of Jesus Christ of the Lat
ter-day Saints, hereby affirm and declare
that no such marriages have been solemn
lied with the sanction, consent or knowl-
edge of the Church of Jesus Christ of Lat
ter-day Saints; and 1 hereby announce that
all such marriages are prohibited; and If
any officer or member of the church shall
assume to solemnize or enter into any such
marriage he will be deemed in transgres-
sion against the church and will be liable
to be dealt with according to the rules and
regula tions thereof, and eXcommunicated
therefrom.
This statement received the full indorse-
ment of the church members assembled,
who unanimously adopted the following
resolution, introduced by Apostle Francis
Nj. Lyman:
Resolved, That we, the members of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, in General Conference assembled.
hereby approve and indorse the statement
and declaration of President Joseph f.
Smith Just made to this conference con-
cerning plural marriages, and will support
the courts of the church in the enforcement
thereof"
A committee was authorized to take steps
toward the erection of a suitable building
as a monument to the memory of the
Prophet Joseph Smith. Although Utah
abounds with memorials of Brigham
Young, there is at present not single
mor ument building in honor of the
fnl,rdpr of the church
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-07
CHICAGO TO HAVE
ANOTHER BELT ROAD

CHICAGO. April 6.-Through an increase
in the capital stock of the Illinois. Iowa
& Minnesota Railroad Company from $780,
600 10 $5.0O0000. made to-day at Springfield
was disclosed the project for constructing
an outer belt railroad for Chicago The
new road will make a half circle about the
city passing through Rockford. Joliet, De
Kalb. Peotone. Momence. Valparaiso and
Michigan City. and will eventually be ex-
tended TO Beloit. GAINESVILLE and other
towns in Wisconsin, tapping all OF the i'm
portant trunk lines entering Chicago.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-07
VAR CONFERENCE IS
HELD BY JAPANESE

TOXIC. April "a conference was held
at the imperial headquarters before the
throne to-day. at which Lieutenant Gen.
e-al Teruachi. minister of war: Vice Ad-
miral Yamamoto. minister OF the navy;
CONTINUED ON PAGE 2. COL. 81
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-07
LONE BANDIT ROBS STAGE.

KALISPELL. Mont, April 6.-The mail
stage running between Holt and Big Fork
was held UP by lone bandit, riding gray
horse. The stage driver was alone and was
compelled to give up the mail sack and
other valuables. Officers who in pur-
suit of the bandit believe that local char
acter is the man wanted and expect an ar
rest soon.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-07
Warshfps En- Route to st. Louis.

NEW ORLEANS, April 6-The United
States gunboat Nashville and the torpedo
boat Lawrence entered the river to-day
They will coal here and then proceed to
ST. Louis, to be present at the opening OF
the exposition.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-07

WAVERLY. Ia, April 6.-Professor Lutz,
the venerable vice president of the Lutheran
synod of Iowa and other States, also presi-
dent of Wartburg Seminary. and Lena l..
Wulkow, widow OF the late Rev. Mulkow,
OF Rockwell. Ia. were married to-day.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-07

entered the Catholic Church at Beilaire, o.,
last night. taking 500 worth OF gold and
silyerware.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-12-23

Miss Grace German is visiting her
sister, Mrs. J. 9. Jones, of Ruleton.
DR.. COtner, of GoodIand, was in this
vicinity Wednesday.
Mr. Briggs has ordered a new Carl
age.
Oscar Johnson was in Goodland We'd
nesday.
Charley Douglas and Jess Harmon,
left Monday evening for Decatur county
to shuck corn.
The Hartstein Bros are invoicing
their store.
The Kanorado Sunday school will
have log cabin this Christmas instead
Of tree. Everybody invited.
The KanOrado Telephone company
have lines all over the country now, and
they are all the go.
Several persons from here attended
the dance at Fred Douglass last Friday
night.
Eute Douglas is working for Dave
DOrwitt.
The KanOTado school will have one
weeks vacation In the holidays.
Glenn Hines was a guest at the hotel
Sunday evening We wonder why.
Jim Jones is a happy boy. He found
his lost mODey.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-12-23
40 - 9. w. ncCormick.

c. W. Mccormick, principal OF the
city schools of Atwood, but who was
formerly assistant principal of the Sher-
man county high school for two years,
says that Rawlins county is getting in
shape to have an excellent school, and
that fine high school building viii be
erected next year. There are enrolled
10 pupils IN the Atwood school, 81 of
which are in the high school grades,
ranking from the eighth to the eleventh.
The requirements for graduation are
the same as that Of our school in this
county. Mr.. Mccormick says four stu
dents viii graduate this year, which are
backed up with a strong class Of nine
Juniors. Mr.. McCOrmick's work was
entirely satisfactory in the Sherman
county high school, and resigned after
having been elected a third time, to
accept the principalship at Atwood.
His GOOdland friends viii be glad to
hear OF his continued success.