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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-06-26
Manual Training.

At the high school commence
ment exercises, the idea of intro
ducing work in manual training in
to the school was discussed by one
of the graduates and by the princi-
pal. Many citizens have since ex-
pressed themselves as very much in
favor of such intoduction. There
can be no doubt but that work in
manual training is the next logical
step in the growth of our city
schools. The schools have been
training the minds of the children
but leaving their hands untaught.
There has been a good deal of the
theory of things taught, but not
enough of practice. To do their
work, to become all that they
should be practically and usefully,
courses in manual training must
be added to our schools. Some one
NAV ask, what are these courses?
For the boys, they are courses in
mechanical drawing in wood work,
carpentry, joinery, lathe work in
wood and iron, forge work and
casting, and associated lines of
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work, calculated to train the boy
to do intelligent manual work, to
use his hands accurately and scien-
tifically in practical things. For
the girls, they are courses in do
nestle science and economy, in
useful and artistic cooking and
sewing, in proper care of the house
hold and of foods, in drawing, and
in other matters so essential for
girls to know but not now taught in
public schools.
These courses need not be re-
CURED of all pupils, but may be-
made elective, those taking them
who desire SO to do. Experience
shows that nearly all will take them.
The manual training work does not
interfere with the academic work of
the school but supplements it. AL
most invariably those who take
work in manual training do better
work in their other studies in con-
sequence. Again it may be asked,
what is needed in order to do the
work: Two rooms are needed, one
for boys in their wood and iron
work and drawing, and one for girls
in their work in cooking, serving,
and the like. The boys room must
be fitted up with benches and tools,
and eventually, with turning lathe,
etc., for iron work. The girls room
must be kitchen and serving room.
Then there must be a competent
teacher to direct the work. These
are, very briefly, some of the essen
tials. When and how may such
work be taken up by our public
schools?
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best that lies within our power to
give. The acquisition of this edu-
cation lies exclusively with them.
1t depends upon the use of these
means. Their graduation is proof
positive that they have used these
means advantageously, and conse-
quently, with fidelity. In this they
have deserved our appreciation and
acquired a fortune which is exclu-
sively and permanently theirs, a
fortune, which, unlike material
wealth, may not take wings and
fly away" The cheers we give
them contemplate and comprehend
a commentator of this course they
have pursued and a lively satisfac-
ton in the successful issue, culmin-
ating in the attainment of the goal
for which they had so long and
faithfully striven. To this senti-
ment of satisfaction in their pres
ent attainment is attached a cordial
good will for their future.
Consequently the graduate need
not assume that he is the whole
cheese" because we all give him vo-
ciferous cheers and a bunch of ro-
ses at the conclusion of his gradu-
alton speech. Daniel Webster fire.
quently made just as good speech
and did not receive a nosegay. But,
my boy, you did we'll, just what
we wanted you to do. Congratula-
tons! And the Sweet girl gradu-
ate, i" She looked awful pretty in her
new dress, but we don't just re-
member what she said. Now they
are supposed to be able to paddle
their own canoes"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-06-26
That Cement Walk.

The superior character of the ce-
ment sidewalk on the east side of
Main street on the block between
Walnut and Elm streets, and that
now being laid on the same side of
the street on the block next north,
is so apparent that there should be
no unnecessary delay in arranging
to have a continuous walk at least
on these two blocks on both sides
of the street. 1t is hoped that this
arrangement may be speedily per-
fected.
This new walk adds so much to
the appearance as to discourage not
only the building Of more plank
walks but the further existence of
those that are so worn as to show
signs of advanced dilapidation.
The putting in of cement walk on
these blocks on Main street is
business proposition. 1t is an adj
vertisement for those PLACES Of bust
ness along this walk. 1t enhances
the value of the property. 1t in
creases business. The owners of
contiguous property who bid for a
cement sidewalk on these business
blocks are not throwing their mon
ey away when they pay one half the
cost of the walk adjoining them.
The outlay will be a profitable in
vestment.
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"Paddle Your Own Canoe"

commandments are over. The
high schools, normal schools and
colleges have sent to market their
finished product. The parcels are
neatly done up and properly LABEL
ed, each with the monograph of it's
mandatory, certified to by the
signature of the president and the
seal of the institution, the alma
mater.
The graduate exults in his
achievements. He is commended
by his friends. The feat is to his
credit 1t is a commendable &C.
complishment and the commenda-
ton is a recognition of the work,
and in part, a reward of success,
a certification of work we'll done.
The biggest assemb1ages of the
season gave countenance and en-
enlargement to the students in the
final efforts of their school work.
The crowds of assembled listeners
and spectators, in close sympathy
with the graduate, gave him cheers
and bouquets and he, and she, were
the recipients of more praise than
was given to Edward Everett, the
most accomplished of orators, when
he delivered TO vast, admiring au-
diences his polished Grafton on
Washington" or to Wendell Phil
lips, the incompatible orator, in
his splendid speech upon "The
Lost Arts. Will these, our boys
and girls, carry with them the i'm
preston that this enthusiasm,
these cheers and these bouquets
were thrown at them in excess be-
cause of the profundity of thought
expressed and the faultlessness of
delivery?
The graduate has just cause for
citation and deserves the commenda-
ton SO generously and so cordially
bestowed upon the occasion of his
receiving a diploma. 1t is an ep-
och of significant Importance in
his life. 1t marks the end and the
beginning of stages of endeavor on
the highway of life. His school
Commencement" is the end of his
preparation and leaves him ready
to begin an individual career. At
this point we give the boy and girl
"send off" in the pyrotechnics
of cheers, posies, congratulations
and Godspeeds-commendation I'M
confined.
We give the boy and girl the
means and the opportunity for OBJ
flaming an education. 1t is the
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Estrav Notice.

Notice is hereby given by the I'M
dersigned, that on the I'd day of
June, 1902, one brown horse, with
brand on his left hip, the owner of
which is unknown, strayed upon
land occupied by me, and on which
| reside, to-wit: the south half of
the northwest quarter of section %,
in township No. % of range No. 10,
in the town of Troy, and county Of
ST. Croix, and was there found and
taken up by me. The owner is re-
quested to prove property, pay
charges and take him away.
Dated this 9th day of June, 1902.
w. M. CH1NNocK7
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Republican County Convention.

Notice is hereby given that the county con-
vention of said party in Pierce County will be
held at the Court House In the Village OF Ellis
worth on
MONDAY, JULY IA, 1902,
at o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose OF
electing fourteen QD delegates to represent
said county in the state convention to be held
at Madison, July 10, 1902.
The caucuses in the several caucus districts,
towns, cities and villages to be held on the 18th
day of July, 1902 opening at the hour of 3
O'Clock in the afternoon in all towns and at 1880
p. in all cities and villages and continuing
as provided by law.
The several towns, cities, and villages are en-
titled to representation as follows:
Clifton 2; Diamond Bluff 2; Town Ellsworth
5; Village Ellsworth 5; El Paso 3: Gilman g;
Hartland 5; Isabelle 2; Marten Il Town Maid
en- Rock 6; Village Maiden Rock /; Oak Grove
2; Town River Falls $; City River Falls (2nd
election distric) g. Rock elm 5; Spring Lake
5; Salem A. Trenton q; Trimbelle z; Union 5;
Village Spring Valley 5; City Prescott-each
ward 1.
Dated June II, 1902
BY Order County Of Committee.
o. j. HOHLE, Secypro tenn.
w E. WARREN, Chairman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-06-26

RELANDER-MI cHELsoN-At the Ho-
tel Gladstone in this city, June
Is, 1902, Mr.. Fred. Relander of
this place and Miss Mary Michel
son of Hudson, Rev. Mr.. Benson
of South Saltwater, officiating.
These young people have host
of frien Dis here and at Hudson, where
they are best known, who wish for
them abundant happiness and pros
perity. Mr.. Re1ander, who has long
been connected with the Hotel Glad
stone has leased this popular hos
telry where Mr.. and Mrs. Relander
will be at home after July /.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-06-26

BERGMAN-CLoUsE.-At the home
of the bridegroom mother, in
this city, June Is, 1902, by Rev.
D. B. Spencer, Mr.. Albert G.
Bergman and Miss Lizzie Clouse,
both of this city.
The bride is a young lady of
excellent and charming qualities,
and both these young people have
many friends who extend cordial
congratulations and best wishes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-06-26

CoRNwELL-JoNEs, AT the home
of the BRIDES grandmother, Mrs.
S. WOODBURY., in this city, June
Is, 1902, by Rev. E. D. Bewick,
Mr.. George B. Cornwe1l of Fargo,
N. D., and Miss Lavinia Jones of
this city.
The bride is an estimable young
lady with many friends in this vicin-
ity. The groom is a young business
man with an excellent reputation in
the employ of the Jesse Rose Co.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-06-26

For RENT. "A six-room house on
north Main street. Good we'll and
cistern, barn and garden. Terms
reasonable. Inquire of r. w. Nc
Cabe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-06-26
For Sale.

Mrs. Sarah Tozer has for sale on
easy terms desirable city properties
dwelling houses and building lots.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-06-26

List of letters remaining in the
postofice at River Falls, Wis, week
ending June Il, 1902:
Mr.. w. Z. Jones.
C. @. GLASS, P. NJ.
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Attention. Modern Woodmen!

Special meeting Monday, June 80.
Important business on hand. Every
body come. BY order of Camp,
G. A. UPGREN, Clerk.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-06-26

New havors, new furniture and a
new man open Taggart's soda foun-
tain to-day. Elegant ice-cream So
40 81
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-06-26

Ladies leather belts for sale at
the Millinery Emporium.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-06-26

JENSON-WHITE. At the home of
the brides grandparents, Hon.
and Mrs. C. D. Parker, in this city,
Wednesday, June Is, 1902, at high
noon, by Rev. w. P. Burrows of
Glenwood, uncle of the bride, Miss
Ethel M. White of River Falls and
]. Afford Jensen of Sparta.
The par1ors were beautifully
decorated with choice ferns, palms
and roses. The tables were done in
pink and white. Only the immedi-
ate relatives were present. Those
from away were:-Mr. and Mrs. E.
E. Finch, of St. Paul; w. E. White,
of De Smet, S. D.; Mr.. and Mrs. M.
L. Parker, Misses Gertrude and
Ruth Parker, and DR.. and Mrs. E.
H. Parker, of Minneapolis; Rev. w.
P. Burrows, of Glenwood, Wis; Mrs.
A. Jensen, O. ]. Jensen, Miss Minnie
Johnson; Mrs. o. C. Hanson, Miss
Anna Hoen, and Sidney Emery, of
Edgerton, Wis. The young ladies
who assisted in the dining room
were:-Miss Marie Christensen, of
Menomonie; Miss Katharine Hollis
ter, of Cumberland; Misses Blanche
Langdon, Josephine Johnson and
Maude Burnett, of this city. I'm
mediately after the ceremony an
elaborate breakfast was served.
The bride has made her home
with her grand parents for several
years, but for the past three years
has been engaged in teaching.
Mr.. Jensen is assistant manager
of the American Cigar Co.'s plant
at Sparta, Wis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jensen left in the
afternoon for ST. Paul. From there
they leave for an extended trip
through the south. They will be at
home after July IS at Sparta, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-06-26
IF You Want a Farm

In Pierce county, Wis, or North
Dakota call on V. E. BAILEY.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-06-26
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
MARY A. DOWNER,
Physician.

Office with DR.. Ashley. Hours II A. NJ. 10
- M. and Ann. to 6 P. NJ. Practice limited 10
the medical and surgical diseases OF the Eye
ard Ear.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-06-26
A. EE. GENDRON,
Physician.

RIVER FALLS, WISCONSIN.
Office first door north of Gladstone Hotel'
residence on Second street. Office hours: III A.
M. to 70 N. and to 4 and to P' d.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-06-26

A splendid variety of shirts, coll
lars and ties at r. N. Jenson's.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

For SALE-Lots 2 and in block
13, just south of the Lutheran
church on I'd street. Inquire of
G. l. APRoBERTS.
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Ladies' Belts.

W. E. WARREN, Chairman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-26
SAVE THE TREES.
Gov. Stanley's Plea in Arbor
Day Proclamation.

Governor Stanley has issued
lengthy proclamation urging a more
general observance of Arbor day. 1t is
as follows:
Ito the People of Kansas:
1.-The great forests of this country are
being rapidly destroyed. More than 25,
OOO acres of trees are cut down in the
: United States and made into lumber,
furniture, railroad ties and other COM
modltieS every twenty-four hours. In
the judgment of those protesting to
know, this great destruction of our
forests threatens unfertility in all parts
of the Union 1t is urged that general
tree planting in the western states will
affect climatic conditions.
THE danger attending this great de-
structton of trees is rendering tree
planting more and more necessity. If
tree planting was generally encouraged
in the schools and homes, and more
generally practiced in Kansas, we could
soon make it a great forest state.
Il most earnestly urge that there be
such a general observance of Arbor
day as to make the present year mem
orable in Kansas, and request that
teachers in our universities, colleges
and schools encourage each class to
plant, protect and cultivate at least one
tree that the mayor and councilmen of
the cities make special provision for the
planting of trees, shrubs and vines
upon public and private property, that
every church secure the planting of
shade and ornamental trees about it's
property, and that every farmer set
apart this day to enlarge his groves and
orchards.
..The beautiful shaded avenues of
many of the cities of Kansas attest the
wisdom of the early settlers in giving
special attention to this feature of city
adornment.
That there may be concerted effort
inSthis direction, hereby designate
FRIDAY, APRIL 4th. 1902,
as Arbor day. and earnestly request
that upon that day the citizens of the
state unite in the planting of trees in
all of the parks, groves. streets and
upon all of the farms and city prop
erty, that the state may be both bene-
flied and beautified.
I'm testimony whereof. I have here
unto subscribed my name and caused
to be affixed the great seal of the state
OF Kansas. Done at the state capitol
in the city of Topeka, this 25th day of
March, A D., 1902
.sW e STA MI .E.Y (SnzerI1cr >,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-26

to our sons. His memory is a perpet-
ual bond of fidelity upon all his coun-
trymen in all places in public and in
private life.
ITO his widow, with whom the whole
nation mourns, we extend our sincere
sympathy, as her countrymen who also
loved him.
I'VE renew our allegiance to the prin-
ciples of the Republican party and our
love for our common country and its
institutions of freedom.
We are proud of the record made by
the Repub ublican party through the able
and patriotic officers and representa-
tives chosen by it, in both the execu-
tive and legislative departments, and
confidently look forward to still greater
achievements in the development of our
free institutions at home, and the ex-
tension of the blessings of free govern
ment beyond our borders
The Republicans of the Fifth con-
gressiOnal district of the state of Kan
sas, remember with grateful satisfac-
ton the distinguished services of their
representative in congress, Hon. w. A.
Calderhead, and pledge him that hearty
confidence and support due to an able,
faithful and industrious public servant.
We are in favor of continuing the
safe and steady prosperity of President
McKinley'S great administration.
I'VE are in favor of maintaining the
equal value of all our dollars which are
the implements OF industry in every
mans hands.
I'VE are in favor of the protective
tariff which protects the wages and the
business of our country from unjust
competition with the people of other
countries and other governments; and
which keeps open the opportunities of
business and of work for all our peo-
pie; and which furnishes abundant rev.
enue for the support of our government
without any burdenSome taxation on
our own people; and which has raise1
the broken gold reserve of our treasury
from $47 900 900 in 1898 to $fS3, 900. 900 now
in our treasury and $500, 000, 900 more
gold in the hands of our people.
I'VE are in favor of opening the is
thmian canal and of regulating the
channels of our commerce on land, and
of strengthening our merchant marine
on every sea, and of extending our
trade to every port on every shore.
I'VE are in favor of trade arrange
ments which will not interrupt our
home production whenever they can be
made without harm to our industries
and labor
I'VE are in favor of maintaining our
rnanifests to the world that our free
representative government is a blessing
not only to our own people but to the
whole family of man..
ITO the support of these purposes we
invite every loyal citizen that Kansas
may maintain her place with honor in
the nation"
After the resolutions were adopted,
the convention got down to its real bus
mess, renominating Congressman Cald-
erhead. The no.ui mating speech was
made by Charles Smith, of Washington
county. When he had completed Chair
man Tomlinson said:
Are there any more nominations?
Nobody is barred. If anybody wants to
get into this race he can do it,"
The nomination of Mr.. Calderhead
was then made by acclamation, and the
convention speedily adjourned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-26
WAS A LOVE FEAST.
Senator Burton, Gov. Stanley, W. j.
Bailey and Others Speak.

CLAY Center, March 26-What was
designated as a Republican love feast"
was held last night for the express
purpose of allowing the score or more of
candidates for state offices to show
their booms to the politicians in at
tendance at the congressional conven-
ton. But people We're anxious to hear
Senator Burton and Governor Stanley
first, and Captain ]. K. Wright, of juno
ton City, who presided, called on Sem
ator Burton to speak the first one
Senator Burton was not in the hall,
but the audience ordered that COM
mittee be sent for him. Seeing the Clay
county sheriff in the hall, Captain
Wright said:
''Sheriff Need, you get suitable assist
ance and bring j. r. Burton before this
body"
MIR. Burton appeared shortly and was
heartily applapded as Captain Wright
introduced him as the only Republican
United States senator from Kansas
Il have been told" began Senator
Burton that 1 nave lost many friends
in Kansas but / find now that am
back again that 1 still have more than
l have places for. 1t is one of the bur-
dens of being United States senator
now 1 am not going to resign L asplred
to this place, got it, and propose to keep
it-but L say it is one of the sorrows of
a United States senator that he does
not have places enough to reward
friends who have been true to him and
to whom he owes great deal.
Il came here from Washington for
the purpose of visiting and don't like
to talk about politics. am on my way
to Concordia to attend a Republican
banquet and hearing that your con-
gressional convention would be held to-
day. I came here first to visit with you.
But I want to say that L wish you
would hurry up and send another
United States senator to Washington
1 am not particular who he is. But this
is a Republican administration and two
senators can do more than one.
When Governor Stanley was called
for he refused to speak. saying that it
would be no more than right for him
to give way to the candidates for state
offices, but the audience refused to let
him off and he had to speak
Il hope with Senator Burton" he be-
gan, that you will hurry up and send
another United States senator to Wash
ington. I am willing to divide that
responsibility with him.
Others who made speeches were w ].
Bailey, H B. Miller and E. A. Enright,
candidates for governor; j. S. West, r.
B. NeColloch and c. c. Coleman, can
didates for attorney general; w. M.
Glenn. candidate for lieutenant COVER
nor; S. J. Osborn, candidate for superin-
tendeat of insurance: Frank Nelson, J.
/. Dayhoff and w D. Ross. candidates
for superintendent of public instruc-
ton.
George E. Cole, Harry Richter. Col
onel Germany and others wede also call
ed for but refused to respond