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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-12-15

peace and harmony upon the public
lands. When a man has discovered for
himself a favorite haunt of the deer.
has kept quiet about it save to one pet
crony, and sets forth in joyful anticipa-
ton to take possession of his kingdom,
it is with i'll grace he looks upon an
invader | know north woods indian
that owns a number of horses and va
rious vehicles suited for the rough use
of woods travel, who during hunting
season will turn a. deaf ear to goodly
offers for his teams and wagons, pay
no heed to sportsmen that would employ
his services as guide. No, the rich men
may promise what they like; when hunt
ing season comes, he will be his own
master. Scoring the spot cash, he
steals away into the woods with one
companion to the place chosen months
before, there to test his skill with the
rifle. to see if it is what it once was.
| was told that one season he took out
eight deer; but he kept as quiet about
the number as he had previously about
the locality selected as the favored
spot.
from the usual hunting grounds is that
he is actually afraid to remain in the
neighborhood of the general run Of
hunters: and when he repeats tales il
Illustrative of their carelessness and ig-
norance one understands his desire to
snun their company. He declared that
a lot OF men shoot the minute they see
something moving, that they never
think of inquiring what the thing may
be until the bullet has sped on its way.
Everything they see in the distance they
think is a deer, aud then when deer
does show itself tley cannot ever make
it out. Evidently my lynx-eyed friend
has small respect for the white hunter.
The Indians of the Wisconsin woods
still possess a goodly amount of skill in
hunting and fishing, and in this respect
have not degenerated far from their
forefathers. To-day it is a very difficult
matter to get one to keep steadily at
work when there's game to be had in
the woods-and gun to be had. And
who blames them? Who would not
rather, lord of his day, tramp through
the forest, every sense alert, and hunt
his meal for himself than, bound down
TO some routine task, earn a few cents
wherewith to go to the store and buy
st? No: when the hunting season is
on you can get no contract labor from
the Indian.
Unless It be that he has contracted
to furnish hotel table and railway
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-12-15

zines, with the result that the ship
split into two and sank in 80 seconds.
Only two battleships have SO far
been destroyed in the present war,
and in each case the mechanical mine
has been responsible for the damage.
1t is clearly much more deadly than
the torpedo, which has not hitherto
come up to anticipations, but has
failed to disable any ship permanently
or to sink her ON the spot
The extensive use made of wireless
telegraphy is another new and strik-
ing feature of this war. Wireless tel
egraphy, however, has proved an ene-
my as well as a friend; it was from a
wireless message sent out by one of
the Russian ships, on the night of
February s, that Togo learned where
his enemy'g main force was lying. The
Russians, in the later stage of the
siege of Port Arthur, have used wire
less telegraphy to maintain their COM
munications with that fortress, erect
ing an installation on neutral Chinese
territory at Chefoo and thence send
ing and receiving messages The Jap
anese, in their indirect ombardments
of Port Arthur, employed wireless tel
egraphy to signal the fall of the
shells. A cruiser off the harbor
watched where the projectiles alight-
ed, and then signalled exact particu-
lars to the battleships which were be-
hind the Laotishan promontory and
out of sight.
On land the Russians have en-
ployed two new agents in war-land
mines and electric defenses. The eff
feet of the land mines Is as yet little
doubtful, but they appear to have
done considerable damage to the Japa-
nese in the assaults upon Port Arthur,
though probably the loss which they
inflicted has been greatly exaggerated
in the Russian reports. They are said
to have been made by laying the heads
of torpedoes some feet underground.
Similar mines were employed at Nan
shan, but not with any great success,
as the Japanese found and cut the
wires leading to them.
At the battle of Liaoyang, Gen. Kur
roki's soldiers encountered wire de-
fence. Rushing to 1t to tear it down,
man after man was struck down az
the wire emitted crackles and sparks.
It was highly charged with electricity,
and accounted for the death OF "a
men.
H. w. WILSON.
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mind remembrance of the many good
dinners Mrs. Anderson had cooked for
him, of the treats Anderson had be-
slowed upon him; SO he cut of large
piece of venison and boldly walked up
to the door with it in his hand. Heavy
steps were heard inside, the door was
opened-by the game warden, out on q
tour of inspection and stopping at An
derson's for a little rest and refresh
ment. Poor Felix; the venison confis-
Gated, the scanty, hard earned dollars
turned over.
And yet, served him right. So many
of the men that live up there show
thought only for the immediate pres
ent; seem to possess not even average
intelligence in regard to game preserya-
ton. They Stay in midsummer and mid
winter; and many a poor little fawn
loses its life as we'll as its mother at
the hands of these ruthless woodsmen.
If it were not for the cunning of the
deer, it is doubtful If much game would
survive in the present lax enforcement
of game regulations.
KATHERINE POPE.
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tice and in years OF outdoor living. Not
the equal of his neighbor with the In
dian blood in his veins, still Jack is
often the Nimrod to be envied. And not
only is it the pursuit and the capture
that appeal to him; he is hilariously
happy because he is temperamentally a
holiday maker. And the hardships, the
exertion of the hunting life, he, like
myriads of other men, counts fine hol-
iday.
These myriads of men are composed
of all classes, from the Indian and
Lumber Jack, just mentioned, up to the
mayor of Chicago, who likes nothing
better than a chance to throw off munich
pal problems and to flee to the country
of pine trees and narrow trails, of par
fridge and deer, of smokeless air, plenty
of breathing space. Men of all ages, as
well as of all classes, tramp the woods
in the blissful season; old men and
young lad vying with the others in the
days hunting. Talk of golf as the old
mans game, in the north country hunt
ing seems to appeal to him as the choice
occupation. | greatly enjoy watching
them come in from the woods, these
sturdy, energetic pleased old men; and
Il think the grandfathers bring back
along with the bunch of birds, the deer,
or whatever they get, something of their
lost youth, pleasant visions that will
abide with them when real winter is at
hand.
In Wisconsin a man is allowed but two
deer a season, but the jewellers in the
northern woods pay small heed to this
limitation; or else their two deer are
remarkably sizeable, the larder general
ly having venison supply whenever a
trusted friend happens in. A guide that
| have several times employed, a French
Canadian, told me of bit of misfortune
that came his way one day when he
was just showing a little neighborli-
ness. He had been way up in the
woods, run suddenly on fine deer, and,
of course, his gun went off of it's own
accord. He put the meat in his wagon,
covered it over well, and started for
home. sure that he was safe and proud
that he could boast of his luck. AS he
was nearing the end of his journey, the
sight of Anderson's house brought to
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casion very large percentage of the
shells either failed altogether to burst.
or exploded prematureIy. before strik-
ing the target.
The Arisaka gun, with which the
japanese field artillery is armed, is Of
the same caliber as the British field
gun employed in South Africa-three
inches-and fires either shrapnel or
common shell, the shrapnel weighing
13 pounds and containing 230 balls
The initial velocity of the gun is
small, as power is sacrificed to nnobil-
ity. 1t stands very low on its carriage,
and has, for this reason, peculiar ap-
pearance, like certain Of the Schneider
guns used by the Beers in the South
African war. The recoil is controlled
by hydraulic brake. On the proving
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RETURN DAY IN DELAWARE

had since Addicks was in politics-and
he was willing to barter his money for
the cup that cheers. frequently the coli
ored brother started out to hunt trou-
BILE and always got it from the nearest
citizen. Sometimes his ardor was cooled
with fist, at other times club or an
iron hitching weight was used. The
remedy was always effective. The pre-
vailing trend of conversation was that
votes had brought higher figure than
ever before and that immediate pros
perity was assured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-12-15
Her View of It.

The young man was interviewing the
stern parent of the only girl in the
world.
"Of course, sir" he said, my salary
is not colossal, but can give her all
luxuries.
my dear Mr.. Softly" replied the 9.
p, you have scarcely improved your
time in her society if you do not know
that she considers all the Injuries OF
life far more necessary than the neces-
sites. "-Chicago Inter Ocean.
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hunting big game, then the
hunter HES himself to the free hunting
lands of the north woods.
In these public meets the deer are still
plentiful, though at this season OF the
year so numerous are the hunters that
follow on their trail one might think no
quarry would be left for a succeeding
season. But, fortunately, many OF the
men with guns are poor shots-only
waste their ammunition. Then, some
of the states limit the deer hunters to
a short 20 days, and at least open at
tempt on the life Of the deer is re-
stricted. OF course, there is evasion OF
the laws, Woodsmen and campers STAY
whenever the opportunity offers, what
ever the time Of year-if they have no
conscience in the matter, and If they are
reasonably sure they can eVade the
game warden.
Each year at this season we read many
an item that tells of hunters that them
selves fall victims to the bullets, and
the fatalities attendant on these hunting
excursions have been so appallingly nu-
merous as to suggest the need OF leglsla-
ton against the evident carelessness.
1t has been suggested that the one that
fires the shot in such a case be held
for manslaughter, and doubtless meas
ure Of this kind might have restrain
ing influence, even on the tenderfoot,
excited over his first sight of wild
deer
The government lands Of the north
woods, as we'll as the railroad lands, are
dotted here and there with rude huts
provided by the hunters for the bliss
full days when they are to take to the
woods and to return to the primitive
life of the hunting man. These shacks
have but one room, as a rule, but in the
one rock abodes the visitors manage to
surround themselves with no little COM
fort and cheer There's always plenty
OF wood just without, the tall pines
standing at the door; and 1t Is really
wonderful what a mighty warmth a.
little cook stove can put forth. A can
die, or, maybe a lantern, shines afar
in the dark woods, and is a centrifugal
power that draws in weary warfarers.
About the bare table they gather, when
daylight has quite vanished, and the
meal eaten thereon is served with the
best of sauces-hearty comradeshtp.
But, not to tell half truths, we must
acknowledge that all is not perfect
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-12-15
Surprised His Wife.

'T had to think up an excuse to give
my wife when l got home last night,
said the first clubman.
ooh, my wife's resigned now, and
doesn't ask questions, no matter how
late I get in" replied the other.
But got in early asst night, and she
couldn't understand 4t.'-Chicago Jour
nal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-12-15
Ireland Copper Mines.

Copper mining once fourished in Ire
land. The Ballymurtagh mine, in Wick
low county, averaged 5000 tons of cop
per pyrite per annum between 1910 and
1843. Desultory prospecting is going on
at the present day in several localities,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-12-15
Mo I,ahor for Him

Pardon me-" said the busy mer-
chant to the insurance agent who had
forced his way into his office, ''but I'm
not prepared to talk to you to-day"
Don't let that worry YOU" replied
the agent. I'll do all the talking" -
Philadelphia Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-12-15
T;talv RI Winter at Home.

Mrs. Jenks-I haven't heard you
sneak of Florida this winter. But then
your lungs are not weak this year.
Mrs. Wise-No, and they're not like
" to be unless my husbands business
improves Philadelphia Ledger.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-12-15
What He Sees.

What Illusions asked the profess
sor, 'has patient suffering from de-
lirium tremens?"
"He sees lizards, snakes, policemen
and other reptiles" promptly an
sWered the youthful medical student.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-12-15

well, can't understand how that
can be. A fellow don't get anything
nowadays unless he has the cheek to ask
good and hard for it!"-Yonkers States
man
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Sudden Changes.

Bacon-How do these sudden changes
effect you?
Egbert-Do you mean sudden changes
of weather or cooks2-YonKers States
man.
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They Own the Earth.

Willie-Pa, what do those ladies mean
when they talk about "voman's sphere?"
Pa-Their idea of woman's sphere. mig
son. is the earth. They think 1t belongs
to them.-Chicago Journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-12-15
So she Thought.

Mrs. Nextdoor-I suppose you heard
my daughter practicing to-day. She's
taking piano lessons by the quarter.
Mrs. Peppery- thought 1t
was by the pound.-Cassells.
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THE Rnv,s Idea.

DO you believe the meek will inherit
the earth, pop?"
81 certainly do, my son."
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been employed on large scale for the
first time, with very striking results.
AS was to be expected from their
national character, the Japanese have
shown themselves the more ingenious
of the two combatants. The Shimose
powder; the Oda mine; the Iguin
fuse; the Arisaka quick-firing gun;
the Arisaka rifle are all now familiar
to readers of the newspapers. The
first two are responsible for much of
the damage to the Russian fleet, and
the Shimose powder has proved so
deadly and terrible in it's effects that
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-12-15

HEN the scrub oaks red is
turning to brown, when the
tang in the air has given
place to breath of winters
cold, when the law allows of
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re of the most interesting
features of the present war
lies in the extreme ingenu-
ity displayed by both sides,
and in the number of new
engines of war which have
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-09
The Democratic Editors,

The gathering of Democratic editors
at Esopus is unique feature of the
campaign. They are going to see for
themselves if Alton Il. Parker really
exists or if they have been fooled by
Hill into urging a myth for the presi-
dency. They never had any doubt of
Bryans existence or his principles, but
they have good reason to be skeptical
as to who Judge Parker is and whether
he stands for anything except the de-
sire of little band of trust magnates
to have tool in the White House in
place of the Independent, fearless and
law-enforcing Roosevelt. And what a
harmonious assembly of pilgrims It will
be. Will Hearst be there? And is the
editor of the Commoner among those
present? Judge Parker will be wise if
he orders all knives and clubs left out
side the door, for among the brethren
who will greet him he will find men
who want to haul down the flag in the
Philippines and men who want tn nail
II tnere forever; men who want to raise
the nigger ISSUE" as they call II. and
men VINO profess to be keen for the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-09
Rallies Of Another Kind.

After the election is over there is to
in Maine, the score or more of edu-
catiOnal rallies which Superintendent
Stetson has arranged for the lead
ing cities and towns with prom
inent speakers from outside the
State. One is to be held in Augusta at
City hall, Monday evening, Sept. 19.
The chief speaker will be Governor
Aycock of North Carolina, the leading
lawyer of his state before he was elect
ed to his present position, and the man
who has led in the fight in the South
for better school buildings, more eff
cient teachers, more money for school
purposes and equal school privileges
for whites and blacks. He has met
fierce opposition and discOuraging in
is known all over the country as the
educational governor" of the Union.
He gives the most of his time to pro-
noting the school interests of his
state. He is descended from one of the
oldest families in North Carolina, and
is possessed of fine breeding and cul-
ture. He is an orator of the best
Southern type. has IA fine figure, pleas
ing voice and most attractive person.
ality. Our people will have the oppor-
tunity of "a lifetime to see and hear
one Of the great men not only of the
South, but of the whole country.
Another speaker to be heard here at
the same time is Judge Winston of the
North Carolina supreme court, one of
the brainy, brilliant and witty men of
his section. He is often spoken of as
the peer of the famous Henry Grady.
No more fascinating speaker ever Wis
tied our State. 1t will be great treat
to listen to him. These distinguished
North Carolinians should receive such
Il welcome as will convince them that
Maine is to become as noted for the
warmth and graciouSneSS of her hos
pitality us she has been famous for
her work in educational fields They
will speak in IA places in Maine, Water
vile being the only other Kennebec
point favored, except Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-09
Good Sions Everywhere.

The New York Mail points out that
an increased Republican majority IN
Vermont and decreased Democri'ir
majority in Arkansas are not the only
signs of prosperity. Good business
omens are numerous. several shu'-
down mills in New England-includins
the big Pemberton and the Paclhc ana
Atlantic mills at Lawrence, the coates
thread mills at Pawtucket ana the
Wamsutta cotton mills at New Bed
ford-resumed work this week, ana
several others are preparing 10 oPeh.
The struck cotton mills at Fall River
will resume Sept. 10.
Lower prices for iron ana steer pro-
ducts are relied upon by every good
Judge of the situation to stimulate the
demand in that trade. The Mail points
out that in New York their erect VIII
be excellent. for it will probably
svnchronize with a revival of the build
ing industry-the feeling at present be-
ing al least favorable to a settlement OF
the troubles in that trade. Never be-
fore was there SO much building to be
done in New York and there Is plenty
of money ready to be disbursed as
wages. All that is wanted is the word
to go to work from the strike leaders.
General railway earnings show sub
stantial predominance OF increases over
decreases for the last week, month and
two months period, as compared with
the same periods in 1903. These in
creases are, of course. most marked IN
the West, and particularly the South
west. They are illustrated in the gain
in the earnings OH the central branch
of the Missouri Pacific, which ad-
yanced. for the period from January
up to August 81, from 1897 1874 in 1908
to $1,126,3351 in 1904. Meantime the
worst about the crops is now fully
known, and it is clear that the general
crop situation is very satisfactory. So
good an observer as Mr.. E. H. Harri-
man has this to say Of the financial
situation: "Money is better distributed
throughout the South and West than it
ever has been. Such a conservative
sentiment prcdominates among pro-
moters and investors all over the cOun-
try that no fairy tales can be exploited
here any longer The whole business
world is in a stable condition" Would
of the election of Parker and Demo-
cratic Congress?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-09
Even in Arkansas.

That % or 80 counties in Arkansas
should be carried by the Republicans
in the state election, this week, is
no less surprising than it would have
been for the Democrats to carry the
whole state of Vermont. Towns and
counties there which never knew any
thing but Democratic majOrities were
carried, this week, by the Republican
candidates. and the majority of $4,000
which the Democrats expected in the
State has dwindled down to less than
10000 and may be nearer 10000 when
the total vote is in. This means that
light is reaching even the darkness of
the state that has been called 1.-The key
stone of the solid South and carry
ing with it the message that these are
Republican times in the country. 1t
means also that thousands of Arkan-
sas Democrats are ashamed of Jeff
Davis, their governor, who is in
class with the notorious and vulgar
Nardeman OIL MISSISSIPPI, ana that
they could not be kept in line by the
party whip. The Democrats who fail
to see any significance in the Vermont
election with it's unprecedented Repub-
lican victory may find some food for
reflection in the Arkansas result with
its largely increased Republican vote
and it's decreased Democratic vote
If such thing happens in Arkansas
i'm September there is hope for Missouri
in November. This is a Roosevelt year
and even the border states show signs
of coming to life.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-09-09
WaQl6uB GOSSIP
September.

September comes with sapphire eyes
And hair of fine spun gold,
She walks the fields in gorgeous guise.
Her garments. fold on fold,
Embroidered with the golden grain
And silvered DER with summer rain.
Above her bend the sapphire skies
Where fieecy clouds unfold
Around her all the glory lies
OF all the fields of gold
Her hands i'll lavish freedom fling
a golden glow on everything.
Before her feet a pathway lies
That leads to realms of dreams
Where every emerald leaf that dies
Like some rich jewel CLEANS
AS from the tree it liuttcrS down
a flame that burns and turns to brown.
Her ways are ways of sweet surprise.
She leads us through a maze
OF endless cOlOrS that surprise
And set the world ablaze.
In every tint and shade and hue
OF gold, of crimson and of blue.
September comes with sapphire eyes
And skies of sapphire hue.
And aureate the path that lies
For her to wander through,
A spangled month of CLINT and glcam
That ends in shadows like ii dream
Chicago Chronicle.