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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22
VIII Retire.

Edward S. Merrill, one of the best
au7around athletes ever turned out in
the west, and who won the aIl-around
championships of the Central associa-
ton, A. A. T., held in Milwaukee last
fall, has decided to retire for good
from amateur athletics. He will not
follow athletics from a professional
standpoint, but will coach both the
track team and football team at Law
renee university in addition to teach
ing Latin at the Appleton institute.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22
De.tn of Mai. Roberts.

Maj. r. n Roberts, treasurer Of
the board of trustees of the Wiscon-
sin Veterans home at Waupaca, pro-
moter and high officer of many large
manufacturing enterprises that have
built up northern Wisconsin, and
himself one of the most influential
men in the northern part of the state
since his residence in Wisconsin, died
at his home in Waupaca, aged 90
wears.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22
A Snenkinr Likeness.

'Mr. Jones'" began old Skinfint,
the boss, as he cleared his throat,
you have been in my employ just 20
years to-day, and have proven a good
and faithful servant. | propose to
make you a substantial recognition
of your fidelity. Here's a photo OF
myself as a present"
Thanks. It's just like you," mutt
tered Jones as he accepted the val
liable gift.-Baltimore American.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22
millionaire WEEDS.

S. C. F. Cobban, millionaire lum-
herman in Chippewa Falls, has been
married to Mrs. NJ. f. Wheeler Mr..
Cobban is 60 years old and the bride
is 81 The marriage was unexpected
and recalls a sensational breach OF
promise suit brought against Mr..
Cobban some years ago. The COM
plainant in that case was a Chippewa
Falls woman, who has since died.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22
Could Afford 1T.

Hey, there!" yelled the indignant
citizen, lodging quickly backward.
You dropped brick just now that
came within an ace of hitting me on
the head!"
'Kape it," shouted the workman
on the twelfth Goor of the unfinished
skyscraper. We've plenty more av
EN-" Chicago Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22
Plan NeVY HOHpitRI.

The state board of control has de-
cided to ask the legislature for an
appropriation of $280,OOo for new
buildings and improvements and addi-
lions to the different state penal and
charitable institutions. One hundred
thousand dollars of the appropriation
is to be expended in erecting a new
asylum for violent insane.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22
R,ic Coke Plant.

The Wisconsin Gas and Coke COM
pany has been incorporated at Madison
and it is expected that within nine
months it's plant will be in operation
in Milwaukee, Three years will be
necessary for the completion of the
entire system, and, when it is finished,
between $3.OOO.OOO and $4,ooO,OOO will
have been expended in the work.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22
Gives the Result.

Adjutant General c. R. Boardman
has issued orders announcing the re
suit of the annual rifle inspection of
the Wisconsin national guard. Com
pany f, of Fond du Lac, carries
off the honors this time scoring 1872
out of a possible 200 points. Company
G of Madison. and Company f, of Osh-
kosh. tie for second honors, each scor-
ing 1888 points.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22
An ADuPeIlenkiOn

"There are good trusts and bad
trusts said the hopeful man.
"Yes," answered the cheerlcss citi-
zen; 'but the bad ones are accumu-
lating SO much profit and power, that
I'm afraid it won't be long before
the good trusts are led into tempta-
ton. ''-Washington Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22

''He tells me that he believes in
experimental religion"
II reckon he does During the last
ten years he has belonged to a dozen
denominations, including Theosophy,
Spiritualism, Mormonism and the Sal
walton Army. IN. Y. Times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22
Chilly of Murder.

The jury at West Superior in the
trial of Jake Gustafson, after being
out 40 hours, returned a verdict Of
murder in the second degree, and rec
commended that he receive the limit
of imprisonment, which is 25 years.
Gustafson killed his friend, Isaac
Niska, in a drunken quarrel over rs
cents
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22
The Court SnigSercd.

Counsel--Go on, sir-relate the
words used by the defendant in the
libel you complain Of.
Plaintiff-He said he defed me to
find bigger liar and thief than was.
Counsel-And what did you reply?
Plaintiff told him / should go to
my solicitor.-Ally Sloper.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22

When first 1 kissed sweet Marguerite,
When first / kissed sweet Marguerite.
She blushed rose red,
And sternly said:
'You mustn't! Stop!!!'
Last night / kissed sweet Marguerite,
Last night l kissed sweet Marguerite,
She blushed rose red,
But sweetly said:
You mustn't stop"
Utica Observer
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22
CurinsitX AnnenScd.

The angular passenger stuck her
head out through the car window.
''Why," she asked the man on the
station platform, did you speak just
now of that singular looking machine
as 'she?'"
Because, ma'am." replied the man
on the platform, cts mail
snatcher."
And she took her head in again
Chicago Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22

Tt was the first time that four
year-old Willie had ever seen a
snake; and, as it writhed and
squirmed along, he ran into the
house to tell Of his discovery. ooh,
mammal" he exclaimed, "come here
quick. Here's tail wagging with
out any dog."-Detroit Free Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22
Giving Him an incentive.

"Ihope," said the girls mother, after
the young millionaire had departed,
that you gave him proper encourage
ment."
"Oh, yes" she replied. 81 told him
was engaged to a man who was crazy
to marry me the minute he got through
college. "-Chicago Record-Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22
sizing Up the situation.

New Servant CATER lady has shown
here the work to be done)-I see you
want sort of general girl.
Lady-Why so?
servant-Well, anyway, one that
amt too Enthusiastically Life.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22

Though oft we complain that this life is
unkind,
That too much of its hardship we get,
After ALL there are very few anxious to
find
The easiest way out OF it yet.
Philadelphia Bulletin
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22

Teacher-You say that heat ex-
pand and cold contracts most sub
stances. Give an illustra ton, please.
Smart Pupil-We have the longest
days in summer and the shortest in
vinter.-Boston Transcript.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22

Mothcr-Is Mr.. Kissem in the par
lor yet?
Little Son--Ies.
"What are they doing?"
''They are sitting a good ways
apart, and talking; but sister has
taken off her Elizabeth ruff.
Every we'll; I'll go down at once"
N Y. Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22

Someone" said the first huntress,
told me that the government is go
ing to stock this reservation with
game"
LII bet" gayly asserted the sec
ond huntress, that if l were in con
gress I'd have a bill passed to stock
it with men. louisville Courier.
JOurnal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22
TsuaIIY the WAY

"Did they make much money at
the fancy fair?"
Eyes, indeed, and all because the
prices were so unfair. "-PhiIadelp
Bulletin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22
Desperate Remedies.

Professor-How do you feel about
all this New Thought" Miss Eu-
phemia?
Miss Euphemia-Oh professor! 1t
is enough to drive one to religion
Puck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22

There once was a man from Nantucket,
Who kept all his cash in bucket;
But his daughter named Nan
Ran away with man
And as for the bucket, Nantucket.
Princeton Tiger
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22

She sat close in his automobile,
And he gave her n kiss
At that very moment rock struck the
wheel
'sIul 9NU p9NooI EaQl puV
philadelphia Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22
EXDIuiuPu.
Journal.

Some folk there be who cannot drop
ProliXity with pen anG ink;
IT'S plain they never think to stop
Because they do not stop TO think.
Washington Star
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22

Daughter don't want to marry
just yet. I'd rather stay at school.
Mother - You must remember,
dear, men do not wish clever wives.
Daughter But all men are not like
Chicago Daily News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-22

Johnson-Will you have another
drink?
Johnstein-No; I'll take the same.
N Y. Sun.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-26
TWO NEW LAWYERS, r. M.
CHISHOLM AND {. r. FEGEAS

Two residents Of Savannah were yes
terday notified by the state examining
board OF their admission 20 the prac-
tice OF law. They are Mr.. Frank NJ.
Chisholm and Mr.. r.. II. Fegeas. OF
the twenty-five applications upon which
the board passed but two were from
Savannah. and both Of these were
granted out OF a total OF twelve. Much
credit for the successful examination
passed is due 10 Mr.. X. J. Travis, who
coached the Savannah men.
Mr.. Chisholm comes OF a family o.
lawyers his father having been the
late Judge Chisholm. He has but re-
Gently finished a two years course IN
the Law echOoi OF Harvard University.
Nr. Fegess ~ We'll known 70 Swan
nabians.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-26
A QUIET CHRISTMAS.
little Entertaining Except In the
way of Family Reunions.


way of Family Reunions.
SocIety's Christmas day, always
uuietly spent, with only some pleasures
for amusement, was yesterday unevent-
full. The bad weather was somewhat
of a deterrent to outdoor amusements,
and the golf links in the morning We're
quite deserted. Only a small number
of ladies attended the football game,
An excellent attraction at the theater
afforded a welcome way of passing the
afternoon, which is always rather dull
and tedious on Christmas, after the
morning excitement. Many well known
people were present, both at the matt
nee and the evening performance of
CSherlock Holmes" and this may be
considered the only society event of
the day.
There were, of course the usual
number of family dinners and family
reunions, of the sort that make Christ
mas day such delightful one to older
folks, and for the children the after
breakfast Christmas tree with its
twinkling lights and shining decora-
lions, making glad countless little
hearts. A delightful Christmas. in spite
of the rainy weather. as all Christ
masses are, in the good old fashioned
way.
To-day ends week unusually quiet
in society, with the record of scarce
lily a single interesting event. Monday
the holiday entertainments of the junior
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-26
AT THE THEATER

To the impressionist Sherlock
Holiness" appeals with especial favor.
It's clever dialogue, it's thrilling situa-
tions and startling climaxes holds, the
auditor on the qui vive of anticipa-
tions, and excitement until the fall of
the final curtain. Sir Conan Doyle's
strange story of fiction is familiar TO
readers of literature, and students of
the drama alike. Ever since William
Gillette, whipped the story into shape
for the stage it has held a firm place
in the hearts of theater goers; and
each succeeding year, but attests its
growing popularity. 1t was not to be
marYelled at. therefore. that the play
theater. despite weather conditions, and
opposition factors incident to the cele-
bration of the holiday festival.
HERBERT Kelley and Fife Shannon are
not strangers to play goers here, as
was attested by the hearty reception
they received at both performances.
The play, which has been presented
here twice before. was characterized
by the same attention to scenic detail
and historic environment as of yore.
Mr.. Kelley as usual essayed the
work was marked with finesse that
stamped him as an actor of the first
rank. He read his lines with ease
and handled the intricate situations in
a manner that could not but command
attention. His co-star, Miss Shannon,
while she had little to do. stamped
the character of Alice Faulkner with
her own individuality, The remainder
of the cast was well balanced and
Cd to hn n
whole gave general satisfaction.
Tonight David Warfield will be seen
in The Auctioneer." One laughs at
Simon Lewis grotesQue makeup, his
shreWd tricks, his humorous sayings
and his petty embarrassments, but his
misfortunes, his griefs and his heart
aches appeal directly and strongly to
the feelings. Both the laughter, and
the tears, which he excites are I'M
forced and irresistible. and involving
as they do the primary emotions are
welcomed by all classes. The Auc-
tioneer," exhibits now, as at the begin
ming, the instinct of David Belasco. as
an author, and producer. and a no.
table feature of this. the third season
of it's presentation, is the fact that the
company assisting Warfield in it's pro-
duction is almost precisely the Same
as on its original performance, includ-
ing among it's members such well
known players as Marie Bates. Maria
Davis, Eugene Garfield. Harry Rogers
Eva Randolph, Maud Beckwith, Charles
Chappelle, w. M. Frederic and others.
The sale of seats for Virginia Har-
ned's production of Pinero's Iris" next
Thursday night, will begin Monday
morning.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-26
STORM SIGNALS UP;
COLD WAVE PREDICTED.

Yesterday Was Busy One for the
Weather bureau Men,
Christmas was far from being a holi-
day for the Weather Bureau, and they
were kept busy hosting signals and
notifying outlying districts of probable
conditions. Two storm signals, cold
wave predicted. and the highest wind
velocity since early summer was the
days record. Besides this there was
the rain, which lasted practically the
entire day.
The first storm signal came at
$3.50 o'clock in the afternoon. 1t was
as follows:
Southwest storm warnings ordered
up from Savannah to Fort Monroe.
Brisk to high southwest winds to-
night to colder northwesterly winds on
saturday" The warnings were at
once hoisted and they had scarcely been
put in place before the first touch of
the storm reached this city. The rain
fell the heaviest for any portion of the
day, and the wind. blowing from the
west, recorded a velocity of thirty
two miles. This is the highest wind
velocity since the early summer.
Shortly before 9 o'clock the following
telegram was received from Mr.. Frank
enfield, forecaSter at the central Of
fee: Gold wave tonight. Tempera-
lures will fall to freezing by Sunday
morning" Just how. soon the effects
OF this cold wave will be felt in Sa-
vannah can not be predicted by the
local forecasters as not a sufficient
number of reports are received by the
Weather Bureau on holidays TO locate
it nor the direction in which It is
moving.
In Savannah there was only a slight
indication of any falling off in temper
atures, The lowest point of the day
was 81. degrees. registered at o'clock
yesterday morning. The highest point
was 6S degrees at 3 o'clock in the aft
| ernoon After that hour ii began fall
ing slowly and at o'clock mercury
stood at 90 degrees.
The prediction of rain for Christmas
was verified though the clearing up
part failed to materialize. The rain
which began falling between II and
IL O'Clock continued at intervals during
the entire night. Toward noon yester-
day it cleared until between l and
| o'clock, when a heavy shower of short
duration passed over the city. At 8
| O'clock another storm drove people
| from the streets. Then it cleared UNI
| til between 6 and Z, when rain be-
gan falling again. The total rainfall
for Christmas was 30 of an inch.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-26
CHRISTMAS DAY, 1903.
How 1t Was Observed by Savnn-
nahians.

How 1t Was Observed by savnn-
nahians.
The biblical INDUCTION of peace on
earth" was ignored yesterday in some
sections of Savannah, and the
Christian holiday was characterized
by a boinbardment that put to blush
Teddy charge of San Juan. From
the rising to the setting of the Yule-
tide sun, the city reverberated with the
night the city reverberated with the
sound of the torpedo, bell and horn.
In fact, about every noise making de-
vice was brought into play, and ev-
eryone seemed to vie with the other as
to which could make the greater no
tice.
The town assumed a holiday aspect
All of the business houses in the re-
tail and wholesale districts were clos
ed. as were the banks, Custom House
and Cotton Exchange. The postofffce
made one delivery in the early morn
ing. and the carriers were laden with
Christmas packages like the proven
bal Santa Claus.
The weather god, however, proved
unkind, and threatening clous hover
ed about until noon, when 1t COM
menced to rain. The weather condis
tions continued until far into the night
and seriously interfered with outdoor
celebrations. Despite the rain large
crowd witnessed the racing In the
morning, and many journeyed to the
gridiron in the afternoon to see the
Savannah boys whitewash the soldier
lads from Atlanta.
rho matinee and evening perform
ances at the theater also had their
quota, but as a rule the day was es-
sentially one of the fireside.
AS usual, an onslaught was made
upon the turkey, and the festival bird
suffered to whet the appetite Of cpl
cure and the man of moderate means
alike. For once they met on COM
mon ground. Same 10 you" reached
alr through the day, as everyone
seemed 10 respond to the common toast.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-26
CHRISTMAS DAY SESSION
OF POLICE COURT.
Some Amusing Cases Among the FIJI
ty-twO That Was Heard.

Some Amusing Cases Among the Fif-
ty-twO That Was Heard.
There were fifty-two prisoners be-
fore Recorder Myrick in Police Court
yesterday, and in nearly every case
that was disposed of fine was inn
posed. The Recorder very properly
held that Christmas Eve was no excuse
for rowdyism. ....- -,..
During the lengthy session several
funny things occurred. Some of the
prisoners had not yet recovered from
their nights debauch, but all were ar
raigned so that there would be room
in the police station for the. usual
Christmas collection.
Fred Garden. a negro arrested by
Patrolman Ungar for drunkenness, had
to be supported by an officer while the
officer was testifying against him But
Garden had the effrontery to declare
that he had been arrested without
cause and, that he was on his way
home when Patrolman Ungar made
him a prisoner. Although intoxicated
while he was making his statement,
Garden was positive that he had not
taken a drink. s.a- an e..-.E
In the neighborhood of, twenty de-
PENDANTS, both white and black, men,
boys and women, were charged with
having shot fireworks in. the forbidden
territory. The Recorder ruled that no
excuse could be offered for such viola
tions, sufficient warning having been
given by the police. Fines ranging
from 81 to IS were imposed in these
cases.
Elmore Brown, the negro who was
arrested for creating a disturbance on
Seaboard Air Line train, was fined
$40 or thirty days. ),
Mary Jackson, a negro woman ar
rested by Detective Nose Davis, was
remanded for trial in the City Court
for the larceny of bed clothes.
Detective Bostick appeared against
Gabriel Hunter negro. The plain
clothes man reported finding Gabriel
at an early hour in the yard at police
headquarters very much under the in
f1uence Of liquor. 1t appears as
though the negro had missed "A uni
formed man while wandering aimlessly
on the streets, and finally determined
to save the police trouble and walk
into their arms. He was fined IS or
fifteen days.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-26

and every day of the week, often, IN
fact, twice day, there will be dancing
parties and parties of other sorts for
the young people at home for Drlet
respite from college work
OYSTER ROAST AT FORT SCREVEN.
The officers Of the Fort Screven gar
rison will entertain a party from the
city with an oyster roast this after
noon at the post. Their guests will
go down at 2 o'clock on the Angler, re-
turning tonight and the trip will un-
doubtedly be a pleasant one, if the
weather proves kind. 4 ..~,.
Col. and Mrs. A. r. Lawton
and Mrs. Steele will chaperone,
and among those invited are
Miss Bessie Denham. Miss Cor
nelia Maclean, Miss Mary Wayne, Miss
Isabel Shotter, Miss Frances Meldrim,
Miss Frances Bradley, Miss Myra Will
cox, Miss Ada Kirkendale of Omaha,
Miss Mary Levi Bacon of Elmira,
Miss Eileen Hunter, Miss Angle Cub
hedge, Mr.. A. Pratt Adams. Lieut. d.
Y. Beckham, Mr.. Robert T. Waller, Jr,
Mr.. G. Noble Jones, Mr.. Willis Wilder,
Mr.. Edward Maclean and others.
There will be between thirty and
forty in the party, which in a military
sense is called and expendition.
Unique invitations have been issued
in the form of a summons from the
War Department. The invited guests
are summoned to join this expedition,
and orders in detail have been issued
like this:
Headquarters Dept. of Tybee Adju-
tant Generals Office, Fort Screyen,
Dec. II, 1908. Special Order No. rs:
The following named persons are
hereby directed to proceed to Fort
Screyen next Saturday afternoon for
the purpose of attending an oyster
roast to be given by the bachelor off,
GERS of the post.
In order that the oyster roast may
be a success 1t will be necessary for
each lady to select her own escort. Col.
Quinn, Engineer Department, has ar
ranged all necessary transportation for
this expedition, which will be on the
launch Angler, to start from the foot
of Bull street at p. M, sharp. Col.
and Mrs. Lawton and Mrs. Steele OF
Savannah will chaperone the expedi-
ton. Uniform depends upon the wealth
er; If cold, great overcoat and furs
and anything else to keep warm In.
The commissary department at the
post will issue the necessary ratons
Tor two days Immediately after the
expedition arrives at Fort ScreVen.
Inc medical department viii furnish
necessary medical attention and medi-
cine Tor this occasion. The expedition
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-26
KNIGHTS DRANK TOAST
TO GRAND MASTER

Palestine Conmandery, Knights Tenn
plar assembled in it's asylum al
Masonic. Hall yesterday at noon and,
according to its custom, drank the
health Of the grand master of the or
der, Mr.. Henry Bates Stoddard. The
toast, which was drunk in grape Juice
was proposed by Eminent Commander
]. A. Tison. The response was made
on behalf of the grand master by Past
Commander Ernest A. Cults.
At the conclusion of the toast and
response number of impromptu talks
were made by the members of the COM
mandery. An interesting letter of re-
greet that he was unable to. be present
was received from Mr.. J.. r. Saussy,
who was detained at home by Illness,
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-26
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Senator A. o. Bacon was at the
De Soto yesterday.
Mr.. John jaws OF Augusta In reg
lstered at the Screyen House.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. d. Evans OF New
York are guests at the Hotel De Soto.
Mr.. David 1. Harlem Of Florence was
among those who registered yesterday
~ the Pulaski House.
Mr.. q. n. Smith OF Asbegille, ~. c.,
was among those who Registered yes
tsrday M the De Soto.
Mr.. W, e. sceiford u Marianne was
among fho Florida arrivals 81 yestef-
pay ~ che screpen House.
Dir. J. n. Gross u Jacksonville war