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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-03
Holds the Record.

Langlade county boasts of the Oldest
school teacher in Wisconsin and posi-
bly, the Oldest, both in port Of service
and in age, in the United States. Miss G.
A. Magee, who is engaged in teaching in
the Robinson district school, is IS years
of age, and has taught in district and
public schools for period Of 55 years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-03
Murder and Suicide.

VIII Lanng, "a years old, shot and
instantly killed Miss Emma Buegler, %
years old, on the farm of Gus Hensley
2A miles south of Fairwater, and then
killed himself with the same revolver
1t is said that Laning asked the girl to
marry him, and that she had written a
letter refusing him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-03
Photographs in Colors.

Robert Powrie, of Fond du Lac, and his
son, Prof John Powrie, of Chicago, have
succeeded in perfecting system for
photoeraphing in natural colors by
means Of single plate, goal for which
experimenters have long been striving.
The basis is formed by the three primary
cOl0rS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-03
British shoes.

Not only is, the British shoe made
chiefly of American leather and by
American machinery, but even the met
al hooks and eyelets are practically all
| imported from the United States.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-03
Shocking Affair

Judge Lueders-What's the prisoner
charged with?
officer Pretzel-With electricity, your
honor.
'How's that?"
s'He stole a battery. Cincinnati En-
uuirer
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-03

A sharp tongue is the only edged
tool that grows keener with constant
use-Irving.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-03

There were IA German domestic serv-
ants last year who were awarded the
servants golden cross for having lived
40 years with one family. Only one
was found in Berlin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-03
Faithful to the Law.

|. "Why did you let him get away from
you?" Numbered the chief.
''He-er-took mean advantage of
me-" replied the green detective. He
ran across the grass in the park, and"
|'Well?"
well, there was sign there. Keep
off the grass philadelphia Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-03
The Pessirnfst.
French Divorce Rate.

When pessimist loses his mind it's q
fortunate man who doesn't find it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-03

Between two evils, choose neither;
between two goods, choose both.-Ed-
wards.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-03
Jewish immigrants.

The Jews are the only immigrants
who, as a rule, bring their women with
them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-03
Nav Call Special Session.

Gov. LaFollette had a conference
with a number of state officials Sunday
to consider steps to be taken with re-
gard to the replacing of the state cap
itol, which was practically ruined by
Saturdays fire. Nothing definite was
reached at the conference, but it is the
general impression that the governor
will call an extra session of the legis-
lature The governor announced that
nothing would be done for a few days.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-03

Many a man while looking a. the stars
has stumbled over stone and broke his
neck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-03

There were AZ marriages to one di-
vorce In France during 1908.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-03

Some of the Brooklyn savings banks
have recently increased their interest
rate from 81 per cent to four per cent.
The increased rate is said to be due to the
advance in the interest on real estate
mortgages in that borough.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-03-03

The burning of the capitol may mean
the transfer of the seat of government
to Milwaukee. While the general inn
preston is that the seat of govern
ment cannot be taken from Madison be-
cause of the impossibility of separating
it from the seat of the state university,
this is declared to be wrong impress
sion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
DR.. Staffordzs Lecture.

Rev DR.. Stafford viii repeat. by special
request. his eloquent Shakespearian study.
Richard ILL., at s,tha Lafayette Square
opera House, Tuesday, March 8, at 445
pm. The proceeds will be devoted to the
work Tor poor churches and ladies of char
ity. The public interest which always ac-
companies DIR. Staffcrdis lectures has al
ready manifestedatself and the event prom
ises to be splendid success. Among those
who have taken Of who will occupy boxes
are: The apostolic delegate, Mgr. Falconio;
the Mexican ambassador and Nine de Az
piroz, the French ambassador and Nine
Jusseraud, the Belgian minister and Baron
ess Moncheur, Count and Countess di Gel
lere. Justice and Mrs. White, Colonel and
MRS. Reld, Surgeon General and Mrs John
Moore, Commander and Mrs. Wallace Mr.
and Mrs William Nelson Cromwell of New
YORK, Mr. and Mrs. Orme, Mrs. Harriott
Mr.. John T. Granger, Captain and Mrs,
Potts. Mrs. Hosley, Mrs Bayne, Mrs. Carr.
Mrs Robert Hlnckiey, Mrs. Henry May.
Mrs. Mccartney. Mrs. Attwell, Mrs. Jack
Story and Miss Anna Sands. Others who
Will be present are Mrs. Chauncey Depew.
Misses Riggs, Misses Cullen, Mrs Hoban
Sands, Mrs. Guest and Gen. William b.
Rochester.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
BABcocK WINS OUT.
Successful in His Fight for Renomina-
ton to Congress.

Representative Joseph w. Babcock of
Wisconsin, chairman of the House commit
tee on the District of Columbia, was warm
ly congratulated by his COLLEAGUES at the
Capitol this morning on the news from
Milwaukee that he had won out in his fight
for denomination and is sure of election to
the Fffty-ninth Congress Mr.. Babcock' 8
return means the continuance in service OF
an exceptionally popular man. and it also
means to the members the retention in har-
ness of competent and successful chair
man of the republican congressional cam
paign committee. Mr.. Babcock has demon
strated his ability in this line of work in a
manner thoroughly appreciated by his col
leagues.
AS chairman of the District committee
Mr.. Babeock has taken Il lively interest in
local affairs, with which he is as familiar
as any man in Congress. Mr.. Babcock has
a wide acquaintance in Washington and has
quite extensive property interests here.
The members of the House have been
watching with an unusual degree of inter-
est the fight that has been waged against
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
CLAIMS TAX IS ILLEGAL.
J. Edward Chapman Sues to Recover
Amount Of License Paid.

us retail coal dealer who makes con-
tracts with the District and general gov
eminent liable to a tax under the personal
tax law as a building and other contract
orr
This question was raised in a case before
Justice of the Peace H. Randall Webb yes
terday in suit filed by ]. Edward Chap
man against the District of Columbia to
recover money paid for a licens, under the
heading of building and other contractor"
Mr.. Chapman in September last was ar
rested and carried before the Police Court
for failure to take out a license as con-
tractor, and in order to secure his release
from arrest paid the tax and took out a
license, and it is to recover this money,
paid under alleged duress, the plaintiff
sues.
The plaintiff claims that the tax was ille-
gally imposed on him, denying that he is a
contractor within the meaning OF the law
and suggests that if this Interpretation is
to be put upon the law every merchant in
the District who sells supplies to the gov
eminent is liable to the same tax and must
take out an additional license to the one
under which he conducts his general BUSH
ness
The justice took the matter under advise
ment, and his decision will be awaited with
interest, both on the part of government
supply contractors and the District au-
thorities, whose revenues will be greatly
increased if the validity of the assessment
is sustained. Attorney T.. s. Key Smith
represented the plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
The Old-Time Melodies.

A concert was given last evening by the
ladies of the Gurley Memorial Presbyterian
Church. Although it would be classed as
an "old folks concert, it did not follow
the lines which have by common usage
given to entertainments bearing that desig-
nation. The music selected was that of
the earlier part of the last century, and all
travesty and exaggeration were carefully
avoided, as well as the use of the tunes OF
today The selections were the favorites of
the grandfathers and grandmothers. rem
dered as nearly as may be as they sang
them The members of the chorus wore
the dress of the period when knee breeches
and powdered wigs were going out and ruff
fled shirts and enormous collars were the
night were family heirlooms. in some cases
over 100 years old. The instrumental pieces
were Kotzwara's sonata. The Battle of
Prague" and Panormo's Bird Waltz The
chorus sang 'Auld Lang Syne" Sound the
Timbrel" THE Mellow Horn The Old
Oaken Bucket" The Star-Spangled Ban
nel'' and two old rounds, "Seotland's Burn
ing and "The Boatmen's Song" Solos
were "The Captive Knight" The Ingle
Side" Believe Me If All Those Endearng
Young Charms" When George the Third
Was King" Cousin Jedediah.' The Last
Rose of Summer" Part songs were Il
Know a Bank Whereon the Wild Thyme
Grows" loft in the Silly Night" THE
Mournful Tale of Peter Gray and ION
Messy Bank"
The conductor was Mr.. Thomas B. Easily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
OBJECT TO AMENDMENT.
Commissioners Report on Suggestion
Regarding Assessment Bill.

The Commissioners IN a report forwarded
to Congress today state that they do not
consider advisable the adoption of the
amendment proposed by Mr.. Malcolm Hufty
to Senate bill 2sTS. which bill provides for
the levying of assessments against abut-
ting property for the construction of water
mains and sewers.
Mr.. Hufty proposed to add a proviso to
section of the proposed bill. Section
provides that the District assessor is au-
thorized and directed Tin cases where water
main assessments or assessments for SER
vice sewers may be QuaShed. Cancelled set
aside or declared void by the Supreme Court
of the District Of Columbia. or may other
wise be Cancelled or set aside by reason of
an imperfect on erroneous description or
the lot or parcel of ground against which
the same shall have been levied, by reason
of such tax or assessment not having been
authenticated by the proper officer or by
reason of a defective return of service Of
notice, or for any technical reason other
than the right Of the authorities of the Dis
trict of Columbia to levy assessment or
lay the main or service sewer In respect OF
which assessment was levied. to relevy such
assessment at the rate and in the manner
provided for in this act: Provided, That
such reassessment shall be made within
sixty days from date of such cancellation
After the word provided" In this section
Mr.. Hufty proposed that the following be
added:
THAT such reassesSment shall be made
within sixty days from date of such con-
nection. or if the parcel of land in respect
of which said assessment is Cancelled be an
undivided tract. then within sixty days at
ter the recording in the office of the survey
or of the District of Columbia of the subdi-
vision of such tract into blocks or lots
With respect to the matter the Commits
sioners state that the enactment of the pro-
posed amendment would leave the time of
reassessment substantially at the pleasure
or convenience OF the owner of the property
benefited by the improvements, who might
delay it Indefinitely by emitting to make
connection with the water main or sewer.
as the case might be. or by neglecting to
make a subdivision of the tract affected,
and thus deprive the District of the use of
the money involved which otherwise would
in a reasonable time be returned to the
treasury and become available for further
expenditure.
The Commissioners believe that the reas-
sessment should be made. proposed in
the bill, within sixty days after the can
collation.. as that is reasonable period and
would impose no hardship upon the owner
of the proprty, who is already beneficiary
by the delay in the collection of an assess
ment rightfully and eQuitably due.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
Grand Visitation.

Mary Washington Council. No II, Daugh-
ters of America, held it's regular meeting
in Scottish Rite Hall, 910 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, Thursday evening, with
the following officers dn the chairs: Coun-
cilor, Mrs. G. w. White; financial secre-
tary. Mr.. w. ]. Johnson; secretary, Mrs
Jennie Wood: past councillors, Mrs Lizzie
Kienle and Miss Buvenia Scott; vice eoun-
cilor, Miss Lucy Reed; associate vice coun-
cilor Mrs. BlanchsiSarrey; conductor, Mr.
w. L. Wood; warden. Miss Gertrude Wood,
and guard, Miss I4lyenia Elf. After the
regular business Of the council was trans
acted the state council marshal, Mrs Alt
man of Old Glory Council, No IL, annoanc-
ed that the state councillor, Mrs. Halle
Merritt. with her stan OF officers. was In
waiting After these officers were received
by the councillor with appropriate remarks,
which were responded to by the state coun-
eilor addresses were made. The state
councillor was presented with a handsome
jeweled comb, after which refreshments
were served. - -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
IN NEED OF A REMEDY.
Plea for Compensation for Pupil Nurses
and Correction of Conditions.

According to statements presented to the
Commissioners today. there is a great need
for additional conipensa ton for pupil
nurses. added expenditures for printing and
extra nursing and for additional accommo-
dations at the Washington Asylum Hospi-
tai. In view of the existing conditions as
set forth in the statements, Mr. W. III.
Stoutenburgi. Aintendent OF the institu-
ton, has recommended TO the Commission
ers that they take such action in the mat
ter as win induce Congress to make the APP
preparation for the hospital for the next fis-
cal year sufficient to correct the present
condition of affairs at the institution.
The unsatisfactory condition of affairs at
the Washington Asylum Hospital. with ref
erence TO the features mentioned, is set
forth in statements made by Miss s. c.
Francis superintendent of nursing at the
institution. Miss Francis states that there
are three vacancies on the staff of pupil
nurses at the institution and no applicants
with which to fill the vacancies. At present,
she states, there are thirteen pupil nurses
on duty, scattered throughout six different
buildings. under the supervision of one
graduate nurse. The number of patients to
be cared for at the hospital at the time the
report was made was stated at 1874
Miss Francis says these pupil nurses re-
ceived their training and s. a month. The
conditions It the hospital the superintend-
ent states, are not so desirable as at other
Institutions in the District for various rea-
sons.
In order to remedy the conditions Miss
Francis suggests that means be provided
for advertising the school, that pupil
nurses receive, in addition to their present
compensation of SEQ year during their first
year of service, fun uniforms text books
and stationery, and that during their sec
ond year they be paid si2o and furnished
with uniforms text books and stationery,
all the text books to remain the property
of the hospital.
Miss Francis further suggests that the
nurses home be enlarged, particularly the
bathing facilities, that more than one
ba throom may be provided for sixteen
young women-the present state of affairs.
The superintendent of nursing also rec
ommends that raduate nurses be appoint
ed temporarily to fill the existing vacancies
in the staff of pupil nurses until desirable
applicants for admission to the training
school present themselves to fill the va
cancies.
Dr. D. Percy Kicking. visiting physician
to the Washington Asylum Hospital, adds
his approval TO the suggestions made by
Miss Francis and urges the Commissioners
to take some action in the matter.
The Commissioners will ask the board OF
charities to fake up the matters suggested
in the statements of Miss Francis at once
and report further on the subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
Deaths in the District.

The following deaths were reported to the
health Office for the twenty-four hours
ended at noon today:
Clarence Edward Butler, 80 Pierce street,
seven months.
sixty years.
seventy-one years.
August Frank, Government Hospital for
the Insane, sixty-seven years
James Franklin, 2S4 Willow Tree alley,
four months
Elizabeth Grice. col NJ street northwest,
ninety-three years
Mary Hopkins 500 G street northeast,
sixty years.
Harry L. Hyman, 1922 18th street north
west thirty-f1ve years.
Reginald Johnson, Is 18th street north
east, one year.
John M. Keogh, 1917 street northwest,
Stxty-fOur years.
Margaret King, 10 10th street nortbea ST
ninety years.
James w. Leftwich PIP d street north
west, twentyseven years
John II. Sipple, Government Hospital for
Inc Insane, seventy years
ira H. Mounce, Government Hospital for
the insane. sixty-six years
Frances E. Ofutt s03 M street northwest.
seVenty-Seven years,
Ihomas Reilly. Government Hospital for
the insane. eighty-two years
henry Senge, 619s Pennsylvania avenue
southeast, thirty years
James Smiler, 1884 Nolan's court soufh
Eiizabeth B. Watson 1900 18th street
northwest, sixtyreight years
Hichard Williams. 49, Ridge street north
west. thirty-sevem years
Eugene Young a93VD street southeast
fourteen years. sfr r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
Famous Actress Faints on Stare.

A dispatch from Philadelphia last night
SAYS; just as she reached the climax of her
famous Waltz Song In the third act of
"Babette." with the big audience waiting
for the final note before bursting into APP
plause, FIRTH Scheff last night suddenly tot
tered and fell fainting into the arms of one
of the chorus on the stage of the Garrick
Theater She recovered consciousness al
most Immediately. but, owing to the fact
that there were but few numbers of the
opera remaining to be sung, the audience
was dismissed after it had waited about ten
minutes. Her seizure last night while in
the midst of the difficult Waltz Song was
due, it was said. to exhaustion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20

Bride. Mr.. and Ma L. Schmidt, Mr. and
mrs; William Mifsi Mr.. and Mrs; G H;
Ozark. Mr. and Mrs John Ellenger, Mr. and
Mrs. M. T. Hoban. Mr. and Mrs. A. c. JOY.
MT. and Mrs. Henry Storey. Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur O.Neil. MI. and Mrs. R. M. Evans,
Mrs Robt- Burns, AIRS. Norman Prueitt.
Mrs. G. E. Norris. Mrs. Robt. Nicholson,
Mrs. Rufus Brooks, Mrs. Charles Barrick.
Mrs. w. A. FaFsll of Baltimore, Mrs.
verghmeyer, Mrs IS. A. Leishear, Mrs.
Quigley. Mrs Mccormick. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bendheim. Mr.. and Mrs T. Sweeney, Mr..
and Mrs. J, b. Clark Mr.. and Mrs. Ander-
son. Mrs. MelitzAr,1 Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J.
Bronan. Mrs. J. s. tEarkurn. Mrs. Luerson,
Rev + Dolan, Rev. DR., Sontag, Mr.. w.
w. Galway, Mr. w T. Foley, Mr.. d. j.
McCarty. Mr.. Motley Anderson. Capt. II.
g. Forsberg. Mr.. Gus Forsberg. Mr.. J. P.
Moritz. Mr.. Tom Evans. Mr.. Will Evans,
Mr.. Snowden Ashford, Mr.. Thomas Fran
els, Mr.. Charles Hardness. Mr.. E. r. Green,
Mr.. John Hoffman, Mr.. HI. *. Selden, Mr..
A. M. Poynton, Mr.. c. e. Connor. Mr.. E.
F. Vermillion, Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Bresnan,
Miss f.. Platz, Miss F. Z. Bartholomew,
Miss Violet Murray. Miss Mccormick. Miss
Rosie Dent, Miss Maud Schmidt and Miss
Annie Joy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20

Mr.. Pabcock hy Governor IiaFoilette Of
Wisconsin and his followers. Mr. Babcock
himself realized the seriousness of the OPP
position, for the governor has gained con-
troll of the state machinery. In the face of
these odds. however. the chairman of the
District committee has received the pledge
of enough delegations to insure his renomi-
nation. The last stand of the opposition
was made in Richland county The eau
cuses held there yesterday determined the
result, and the pendulum swung in Mr.. Bah
cock favor.
The opponents of Mr.. Babcock adopted a
line of tactics rather unusual in character.
Realizing that there was no one man in
the District strong enough to accomplish
the defeat of the incumbent they brought
out several candidates from different cotn-
ties. 1t was expected that these would Sc
cure pledges in their home counties and
that when the time for the nomination ar
rived all would withdraw but one. throw
ing their support to the candidate agreed
upon. l.. II. Bancroft was Mr.. Babcocks
opponent In Richland county. g. B. Cox
was his opponent in Iowa county. In both
OF these Mr.. Babcock has won out. and it
is stated his pathway Is no longer seriously
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
sneezed to Death in Lodge Room.

A dispatch from Philadelphia last night
says: A violent fit of sneezing. continuing
for fully five minutes, caused the death of
James Curry last night, and brought to an
abrupt end a meeting, of Tongwee Tribe.
322, /. o. r. NJ, over which he was presid-
ing. Mr.. Curry was a past sachem of the
Tongwee Tribe. When the secretary started
to read report the past sachem began to
sneeze. not seeming to be able to stop. The
secretary stopped reading the report and
waited for Mr. Curry to stop. After having
sneezed for perhaps five minutes he sudden
~ reeled in his chair and fell to the floor
unconscious. A doctor was finally called.
After making an examination it was found
that Curry had ruptured a blood vessel in
the brain. His body was sent to his home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
APPROVES MINORITY REPORT.
Commissioner West Decides Policeman
Should Be Removed.

Commissioner West has, in the case of
Private d. ]. Lynch of the local police
force, approved the minority report of the
police trial board. which is to the effect
that Officer Lynch be removed from the
force. Private Lynch was found guilty be-
fore the board of jntoxication- The three
members of the board, however did not
agree as to the character of sentence to be
imposed upon the officer. Chairman A. Left
witch Sinclair and Lieut. john A.. Swindeiis
recommended that Lynch be fined $50 ana
reprimanded. willie Capt Isaac Pearson.
the other member of the board. recommend
ed that Lynch be removed Major Sylvester
concurred in, the minority rscoInmend
Commissioners Wesfss- approval Of the
minority report G5ts IS painted out, is
equivalent to order for Private Lynch's
removal from the force.