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The Washington times., 1906-03-03

MOBILE 3-Twenty-one
ribIy
peished awful
had been imprisoned
be know how
CRUMPLED
buildings the path of the tornado
led up umbed piles twisted
heaps of masonry and bricks
piles of debris of human beings
terribly mulated and held await horrible
DEATH fire
in the north of the city
pIeteIy
ing cities trains TO aid
SCREAMS
in
debris
children who had
direction for loved piles
friends relatives
only city that furnished by
the burniuz
DESTRUCTION SPREAD OVER WIDE AREA
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Other Operators to Fight
Both Cassatt and Robbins

PITTSBURG. March 3.-The indie
pendent bituminous coal operators Of
the Pittsburg district. the operators Of
Ohio, Indiana and half of Illinois are
forming a combination against Francis
L. Robbins, chairman OF the interstate
wage committee. TO defeat his plan of
granting the bituminous coal IT ners
an advance of 3 cents ton. The Ohio
operators have formed a coalition 10
stand pat" at the coming wage con
ference
The Indiana operators rather favor
a shutdown. They are led BY Phiiip
Penna, former national president of
the United Mine Workers. AT a secret
meeting held in Chicago and by cor
TesPondence, sentiment has been or
ganized In the last three days against
the stand taken by Robbins
Has Political Aspirations.
But the unexpected feature is the ac-
tiou of the Pittsburg operators. who to-
day took a stand against President
Robbins. 1t is known that Robbins has
political aspirations. He is also a mem
ber of the National Civic Federation.
and is being Influenced by President
Roosevelt and other large interests in
New York to avert a strike His Cd
HthNHAS SdS TINS II iESppNslDle Tor his
agreeing 10 meet the miners in Indian
apolis.
The final alignment OF the operators,
as outlined in these advices, will be:
For rupture of all negotiations and a
consequent strike. The United States
Steel Corporation. with Henry c. Frick
as the directing spirit: q solidIy organ
lied group Of more than 100 independent
operators, chiefly from the Western
Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio
districts, under the leadership Of George
Magoon; group of snti-MltcheH mine
workers, under the leadership Of Vice
President T. L. Lewis, of the national
union. and the few friends of Patrick
Dolan, Mitchelrs sworn enemy.
Cassatt With Robbins.
For peace, the following men and in
terests will be allied: The Pittsburs
Coal Company. with Francis L. Rob
bins at its head; the independent opera
tors Of Central Pennsylvania. Illinois.
Indiana and Kansas. who have followed
the lead of Robbins for years; the
Pennsylvania. railroad, through Presi-
dent A J. Cassatt; the Gould interests.
IN the Western fields; john Mitchell and
the mine workers who are loyal TO him,
and Theodore Roosevelt, speaking for
the American people.
The Washington times., 1906-03-03
To Baltimore and Return. sr.as.

Via Pennsylvania Railroad, every Satur-
day and Sunday All regular trains ex-
cts good TO return until Sunday night
Adv.
The Washington times., 1906-03-03

depots OF the New Orleans and North
eastern railroad went down, sixteen
employees were caught in the wreck and
killed OF injured None OF these had
been taken out this morning.
Business Section Swept.
The heaviest part Of the storm struck
Front street. one of the principal ousi-
ness streets Nearly every building In
this street was demolished and many
were killed
The Armour Packing Plant was tbs
only building in this street left standing
and the roof had been ripped from IL
ana carried away. The rear wall fell
a few minutes later.
Wreckage in Flames.
Immediately after the passing OF the
tornado flames started in a dozen diff
fereDt places at once, and the city was
in danger OF being rapidly wiped out
The terrific rainfall for a time had no
power TO stay the flames Calls for
help were sent out. but there was little
hope that any of the fire apparatus in
surrounding towns would be able to
reach the scene OF devastation before
this morning.
The Western Union telegraph office
reported by telephone that all of its
wires are down for fifteen miles south
of Meridian and that ali trains have
been held UP by the storm
The city was in darkness, for not one
electric wire was spared by ths storm.
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WAR TALK STRONG
ABOUT ALGEC|RAS
AMONG DIPLOMATS
Washington Air Is Now
lmpregnated With
Cunpowder.
BLAME Ii ON WILHELM
Officials Here Intimate He
Is Looking for
Fight.
BLAME IT ON WILHELM

Growing pessimism is apparent in well
informed circles In Washington over the
European political situation. Certain
prominent diplomats representing gov
ernments most seriously interested In
the peace OF the Continent, wear a = an
ner Of hab.tial gravity when discussing
the question,
II straws show which way the wind.
Is blowing, the recent address of the
German Emperor to a regiment in the
military gymnasium in Berlin, when ne
told the soldiers who had performed
bayonet exercises that they might be
called upon TO use their dexterity in act
ual conflict next summer. is construed
here as demonstrating the Kaiser's
frame or mind.
Kaiser Hunting Trouble.
A highly placed ofnciaI here is quoted
Is saying thai If war comes Il will be
on account Of no insurmountaUle differ
ences between France and Germany. but
because Germany wants war The same
authority expressed the opinion that d
belieose procliyity was just now tenn
perimentaT' with Germany. and he gave
this mental condition as the cause for
GeTmanys petulant attitude leading up
TO Algeciras.
Both nations are In d wonderful state
of preparedness and have been so for
a least TWO years The most elaborated
plans have been arranged by the mill
tary leaders Of each country fos The in
VasIon OF the others territory. Should
the declaration OF war come, the op-
posing armies would be under way IN
an incredibly brief time, and, like the
conflict in 1870, IL would probably be OF
short duration. In the language of the
rfa rr-sfH r. -E--1-
and that OF the more vicious and tell
ing character
Organization VS.. Dash.
The genius II the German army is or
ganization; the spirit OF the French
army is dash and brilliant tactics.
American officers who observed the
French field maneuvers last summer
came home with the highest opinion OF
the quality and mobility OF the French
troops. one officer. who particularly
studied the chs racter and personnel OF
the infantry said that every French
soldier had the appearance OF being
sturdy. well disciplined, indefatigable
lighting unit.
on the other hand. reports from the
German army maneuvers contained an
account OF one army corps marching
thirtyfve miles in one day with fun
equipment. an unprecedented exhibition
of endurance
Dream of New Napoleon.
In 1870. the French We're checkmated
almost before they had made their OPEN
ing. This. II Is said, can never occur
again. and in the absence of g disas-
trous reverse at the start 10 dampen
the French ardor. the opinion is ex-
pressed that the French would sweep
into Germany as IN the days of the first
Napoleon.
The Germans. though. are credited
with knowing more OF the theory of war
than any OF the western nations and
it is inconceivable that the Emperor
sould force a fight without q paper
plan Of winning and IL is we'll known
/ that German troops can be relied on
10 do what they are told
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His Name a Verb.

1T is common error of the world
TO attribute to him nonsensical remarks
he never said. I would explain, except
that I might be a second to have my
name changed into a verb. He has
had 10 travel incognito since the mis-
quotation OF his remarks
He went TO Atlantic City incognito
after that speech. and he did the same
W1en he went To England He is A
very sensitive man, and If YOU ever
meet him again don't ask him about
MS alleged theory"
The Washington times., 1906-03-03
DR.. OSLER'S NAME
BECOMES A VERB
Johns Hopkins Alumni Hear
Of His Woes.
He TRAVELLED INC0GNlT0
DR.. Remsen Protests Against Manner
in Which Professor Has Been
Misquoted.
HE TRAVELLED INC0GNlT0

NEW YORK, March AT the an
nual dinner of the New York Alumni
or the Johns Hopkins University, held
last night at the University Club. DR..
OsIer was praised as one who had suf-
fered from faulty reports of his ia
nous address, in which he was made
the champion of young mems ambitions
through killing of their elders. DR..
Ira Remsen. president Of Johns Hop
kins' pointed out that two of the most
valuable Of he members Of the faculty
were five years over the allotted three
score and ten
The Washington times., 1906-03-03
Old Professors Not Chloroformed.

Ut hemSen said
You viii ask about the old guard
and how they are getting on. Dr.
Daniel Gilman, the first president. and
DIR. Gildersieeve. professor Of Greek,
are now each seventy-five years old
and they were never in better health
and power. They have all the enthusi-
asm of youth. Both are towers of
strength TO our faculty. and We believe
they VIII be for many years to come.
We suffered a great loss when DR.
Osier resigned and went to a place he
should never have gone to. His name
suggests the HOtOriety OF a year ago
If those who quote Osler quoted him
rightly they would not have quoted him
they did.
The Washington times., 1906-03-03

We Move Anything.
Merchants Transfer & Storage Co.-Aav.
The Washington times., 1906-03-03
TEMPERATURE
THE SUN

THE SUN
Sun sets today. ......................5 5:54
Sun rises tomorrow OW..................... 8 80
The Washington times., 1906-03-03

TIDE TABLE
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Continued on Second PsgeS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-03-08
Oliver H. p. Olds.
rom the Hudson Star-Times

From the Hudson Star-Times.
o. H. P. Olds was born in Spring
field, Ohio, Nov. IS, 1924, and died
at his home in this city, Feb. Is,
1906.
When small lad his father moved
to Delphi, Indiana, where he grew
to manhood. In the spring ofs1854
he came TO ST. Croix county and en-
tered the land formerly his farm in
the town of Troy, April II, 1854.
He went back to his old home and
in the following year returned to
improve his land and make of it a
home.
On Dec. 80, 1856, at Osceola, he
was married to Elizabeth Moore.
The officer performing the ceremo-
ny was Esquire Crandall, father Of
L. Crandall Of this city. Mr.. and
Mrs. Olds resided upon the farm
until 1868, when they moved to this
CITY and have resided ever since at
the present home on Fourth street.
Mr.. Odds was hard working, in
dustrious man, had wide acquaint-
ance in the ST. Croix Valley. He
had large circle of friends who
will sincerely regret to hear of his
demise.
He joined the Masonic order at
River Falls in 1864, and on his re-
moval to this city changed his
membership to the lodge here.
He is survived by his wife and
two daughters, Mrs. E. B. Moss of
this city, and Charlotte, who re-
sides with her mother. A sister,
Mrs. Wall, and her daughter, of
Osceola, were present at the tuner
al.
The funeral was held at the house
last Tuesday, Rev. Guy Campbell
officiating. The Masonic order had
in charge the services at the GENE
tery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-03-08

GIBBs.-At the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Julia Kendrick, in Wich-
tia, Kansas, March 6, 1906, Mrs
Eleanor Gibbs, aged Is years, 8
months and II days.
Mrs. Gibbs, whose maiden name
was Eleanor Kimbrough, was born
in Kentucky, June Is, 1928. Her
parents both died when she was a
child, and she made her home with
her brother. She was married to
Dennis Gibbs at Jerseyville, ILL.,,
and soon after moved with her hus-
band to this state and settled in
Mann Valley. About 1870 the fam
lily moved to Kansas, but suisse
quently moved back to this city
where Mr.. Gibbs died Nov. 6, 1887,
of blood poisoning.
Since the death of her husband
she had made her home with her
three daughters Mrs. Julia Kend-
rick and Mrs. Hattie Longwell Of
Kansas, or with Mrs. Geo. w. Chin
mock, Jr., here. Mrs. Gibbs was the
youngest of the family and the last
to go hence. She was the mother
of nine children, seven of whom
survive.
The remains arrive here to-mor-
row and the funeral will be held at
2 o. m. from the residence of G. w.
Chinook, Sr. Rev. DR.. Clough will
have charge of the services and the
remains will be buried in Green
wood Cemetery beside those of her
husband.
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Against Bonds

Mark x in the square under the
one you wish to vote for. The bal
lots for such special election will be
printed on the city official ballot.
Such election will be held for the
First Election District, comprising
the First ward, at the city Pumping
Station in said ward and for the
Second Election District, compris-
ing the Second, Third and Fourth
wards, at the City Fire Hall in the
Second ward.
Polls for such election will be
open at nine o'clock in the forenoon
and close at five o'clock in the af-
ternoon.
Dated March 5th A. D. 1906.
ALLEN P. WELD,
City Clerk.
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LosT-A solid gold stick pin with
initial K engraved on oval disk.
Finder please return to Farmers &
Merchants State Bank and receive
reward.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-03-08
You Save Ten ents

On every dollars worth of goods
you buy at Elertson Bros. store from
now until April /. This is for cash
ONLY,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-03-08

For SALE-Eggs from standard
bred Plymouth Rocks, winter layers.
NV hens laid 100 doz. in Dec, 15C
doz. in JAM, and 200 doz. in Febru.
airy. Prices, $l.OO for IS eggs,
Special prices on incubator eggs,
Also a few cockerels for sale. Riv-
er Falls Poultry Yards, G. w. Farms
worth, proprietor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-03-08
DIED.

HILL.-At his home in this city at
eight O'Clock, Sunday evening,
March 4, 1906, of heart failure,
Mr.. Thomas HILL. aged rs years.
The deceased was born at
Fairfield, VT, March IA, 1880. At
Belvidere, VT, Oct. 8, 1852, he mar
ried Miss Julia A. Hodgkins. Soon
after their marriage Mr.. and Mrs.
Hill came west and located at New
Centerville, ST. Croix county, Wis
consin. They lived at New Center
vile until 1874, when they moved to
this city where they had since resid-
ed. Mr.. Hill enlisted in Co. D, 30th
Wisconsin volunteers, when that
regiment was being formed and
served until the end of the civil war.
Mr.. Hill was a mechanic, a trade
which he followed until the last few
years, when his failing health pre-
cluded further activity. He was a
man of more than ordinary intel
ligence, man of good intentions
and with generous disposition. He
leaves besides his wife, four sur
viving children, three daughters
Mrs. Jay Wadsworth of Kinnickin-
mic; Mrs. G. ]. White of Yankton,
S. D., and Mrs. E. c.. Hill of Hal
brite, N. w. T., Canada-and one
son-Roscoe G. Hill of Milwaukee.
The funeral was held from the resi-
dence at O'Clock, yesterday after
noon, Rev. A. T. Erickson in
charge of the services, and the re-
mains were buried in Greenwood
Cemetery. The bearers were John
Burnett, Ezra Healy, David Jones,
Edward Daily, D. S. Hall and w.
w. Shafer, all army comrades of
the deceased and members of the
30th Regiment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-03-08

For SALE-One High Grade Piano.
Will take Good Driving Horse i'll
exchange. c. F. WINTER.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-03-08
Bran and Glover Seed.

We have a large supply of bran
on hand; also some extra good clo-
yer seed. Call on us if you are go
ing to buy. ELLIOTT & WATSON.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-03-08

For SALE CHEAP-A Double-Disc
Monitor Drill and a loft. Steel
Frame Harrow. Inquire of Joe Adj
ANS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-03-08

SINGLE HARNESS FOR SALE-Prac-
tically new. Handmade by c. Car
risch & Son. Call at this Office.
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THE LOCAL MARKET.

CORRECTED EVERY THURSDAY.
Following are the prices paid by
River Falls merchants and dealers
for farm products, etc., to-day:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-03-08
WEATHER REPORT.

Temperatures taken at the Norm
al school at six o'clock a. m. by
Frank Thayer.
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BORN.

WIGER. In this city, March Z, 1906,
to Mr.. and Mrs. C. N. Wiger,
son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-03-08

Eyes examined, at Hotel Parker,
March Is and IA by c. H. Todd,
OptometriSt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-03-08

M1LcH Cows.-I have for sale a
number of new mich cows. L.
SPALDING.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-03-08

| have for sale some heavy sawed
timbers, suitable for barn frames,
etc. Call on or address,
S. F. FETRq.
R.F. D. No. /, Beldenvilie, Wis.
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SEED PoTAroEs For SALE. l.
SPALDING.
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION.

sNHEReAs, the Common Council of
Tie City of River Falls, in the coun-
ties of Pierce and St. Croix and
state of Wisconsin, did at regular
meeting of said Common Council
held on the 10th day of February, A.
d. 1906, lawfully pass a resolution
which has been duly approved by
the Mayor of said City, such resolu-
ton being as follows:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-03-08
TUESDAY CLUB.
PROGRAM, MARCH 10.
Historical Writers.

Hostess. Mrs. Ukich.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-03-08

WHEREAS, the Common Council
of the City of River Falls in the
counties of Pierce and st. Croix did
at a regular meeting of said council
held on the 10th day of February,
A. D. 1906, lawfully pass a resolu-
ton which has been duly approved
by the Mayor of said city such. res
olution being as follows:
The broad ax., 1906-04-28
Special Announcement

From on and after this date all an.
nouncements Of entertainments, etc
for which an admission is charged
will be considered advertising. and
will be charged for at the rate Of II
cents a line, seven words to a line.
The money must accompany the mat.
ter and reach the editor no later than
Thursday morning of the week in
tended for publication. This rule will
also apply to all personal items and
matter for which no charges viii be
made. In other words, all news mat.
ter must reach us either on wednes-
day evening or early Thursday morn
ing in order to find its way into the
columns Of this paper the same week
IT is written.
Write plainly on one side of the
paper only, and address all communi-
cations to The Broad Az, 5040 Armour
avenue.
The broad ax., 1906-04-28

Louisville. KY, has thirty-fve Ne
gro doctors.
Mr.. VIII Clark spent Saturday and
Sunday in waukesha, Wis, visiting
friends.
Mrs. Mary A. Williams and broth
ers will reside at 661s Vernon avenue
after April 30th.
Mr.. Geo. Lee, 1922 Wabash avenue,
left the city Monday to spend a month
in st. Paul, MINI.
Miss NJ. Aherns, superintendent of
Proyident Hospital, Is spending a
week In Quincy, Ill.
Cole and Johnson, the song writer's,
left New York on Monday to spend
ten weeks in Europe.
Mr.. VIM. Simmons, 320S State street,
left the city Wednesday to spend a
week in Memphis, Tenn.
Mrs. Eva Roman has removed from
1907 Dearborn street into an elegant
fat at 1920 Prairie avenue.
Sunday parades Of societies should
be orderly and without unnecessary
obstruction to the street cars.
Mr.. Richard Kelley and family
have moved from $500 Yincennes
avenue to ss45 Rhodes avenue.
Mr.. Chas. Washington. 1924 Cham.
plain avenue, who has been on the
sick list. has reported for duty again.
Mr.. Thos. Daley, 1915 State street
who has been on the sick list for the
last month, Is again able to resume
his duties.
Ar. w. Harper, the artist, gave a
chalk talk to the nurses Of Provident
Hospital Wednesday evening at the
Freer home.
Mr.. Henry Cole, who has been trav-.
cling for the past four months with.
Madam Mojeska. win return to Chi
cago May list
Mr.. and Mrs. James Furber of To-
peka. Kan. are visiting in the city.
the guests Of Mrs. J. s. Monroe. ss4fI
Forest avenue.
The broad ax., 1906-04-28

before he ate his frugal meal he m,
on evening clothes 30 that he wonIS
remember he was Q gentleman"
~One moment" said a thin you,b
In the. back part Of the room 81
would like to ask II the gentleuon
wore q dinner coat with conyentionaI
swallowtails?"
Before the startled lecturer eou,5
reply another questioner faced him
kindly let Us know" said this naw
seeker for information. "if the Enc
Ilshman wore q black or white tie"
The lecturer gasped.
Another thing" said a third oues
toner, did the gentleman affect anv
jewelry, and II 50, were his shirt studs
pearls or roman gold?"
Then q fourth man aEose.
"Were his patent feathers laced or
buttoned?" he shouted.
The fourth man was thrust aside nv
the fifth.
Were his cuffs round-cornered and
did he wear a crush hat?" he bel
lowed.
"And spats screeched the sixth
man.
And in the confusion which followed
this last query the lecturer took his
hat and ned.
The broad ax., 1906-04-28

laughing with their original comedy
concerts, have been reensaged for an
other week, and win offer several new
specialties and songs. Other clever
performers to be seen on the same
bin are Swan and westbrook. novelty
entertainers; Malcolm and Cheyett.
European comedy duo; de Shields and
Mehring, singers and dancers; Brown
and Wilmot, marvellous instrumental
lists, and q number Of others.
The broad ax., 1906-04-28
THE WIDOW SPOILED IT.
pnHonsr Of Marshall Field WA'
Was Persuaded to ASK
for . Raise

Anor1 the charities Of the late
Mar.haII Field was q pension list OF
persons to whom q stated sum "
sent regularly each month VIII
thsse he was generous, but he dis
IIked being imposed upon. one man
vbo had in some way impressed MI
Field with his deserts, had . enecA
each 30 days for SIS. relates foutn
He had gone far from Mr.. Fields
memory. but remained on the hsI
HIs mansion made him quite an ell
gible party" in the circle In wnlcn nc
lived. and at last he yielded TO the
Establishments OF his landlaoy Hn
elderly, prosperous widow and mAr
ried her.
~Nov. Henry" she said to him next
day. well just be having your pay
raised. You can't keep two as easily
A Won can one. Mr.. Field Is Q rien
man, and he will understand that
You 20 down and tell him you neeo
$50 q month now.
Away went Henry. and after mucn
argument and persuasion obtained ac'
cess to the inner once Of the great
merchant. where he stated his case.
Mr.. Field became interested at once.
"a widow. eh?" he inquired smii,
ing. did she ask you-or you hera
"WeIl. sir" stammered Henry l
guess she did lead up to II.
How old is she?"
About 40, sir"
did she support herselfT
Eyes. sir. She has q big boarding
house. I boarded with her. i do yet
IN fact"
"Ah, yes" said Mr.. Field. $50 you
vant a raise. do you? Let me see
how much was your pension? Twen'
ty-fTe dollars? Well. you won't nave
TO pay any board now, so suppose we
make It $3.50? That will keep you In
spending money"