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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-05

The losses by fire in the United
States during the year 1904 amount
ed to $23o,ooo 600. This is the
largest fire loss in the history of the
country. The destruction Of proper
ty by fire is total loss to the re-
sources Of the country. To create
this property required an immense
amount of labor, and the labor by
reason of such catastrophe was use
less, the expenditure of energy for
no permanent result.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-05

The war in the East has demon
strated the utility of a strong navy.
Japan wins by the predominating
power of her warships. 1t is plain
ly seen that had Russia been most
powerful in her Yellow Sea navy
Japan could not have prosecuted the
war successfully. This is lesson
to the United States, and emphasizes
the need of powerful navy. Eng
land is supreme by virtue of her
ability to dominate the sea. War
ships will hereafter figure more
prominently in national defense, and
defense is a question of prime i'm
portance for national consideration.
Russia, it is said, will spend $780,
100000 in the next ten years in
building up navy. Brazil is to ex-
pend $2S,ooo,ooo in 1905 in the con-
struction of warships. Congress
will give Secretary Morton the
$I2o,ooo,ooo he wants for the navy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-05

The Express Gazette of Ohio,
which has kept a record of train
robberies for the last fifteen years,
gives as its observation the total
number of holdups Of railway trains
in that time as 354, in which lo3
people were killed and II2 wounded
In 1904 there were I3 holdups and
robberies of trains and four stages
were held up and the passengers
robbed. In these encounters thr- e
persons were killed besides one rob-
Der.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-05
State and National Policy.

The Democrats are casting about
for a new leader, Moses to bring
them out of the desert. The erst-
while candidates for the presidency
and aspirants to the nomination have
been repudiated with such uniform
ity and pronounced disapproval that
it is seen to keep them to the front
would be farcical. They must have
new leader, one that has not been
conspicuously identified with the
furthering of the policies of repudi-
ated follies. To this end they dis
cuss such possibilities as Folk of
Missouri, Mcclellan Of New York,
Harrison of Chicago. They reason
like this: "Here is Folk, Demo-
crat, elected governor of Missouri
by majority Of 26,S5S in the face
of Republican majority for presi-
dent of 27,o28; Douglas, Democrat,
elected governor of Massachusetts,
by $4,000 where Roosevelt had
something like 100000 majority;
Johnson Democrat, elected governor
of Minnesota by 5000 where the
Republican vote for president was
three times that of the Democratic
vote cast for the office. These re-
suits suggest to us that if we pick
the right kind of a man as our can
didate for president in 1908 we can
elect him."
That argument, on its face, is
"plausible," but it is by no means
convincing. National and state is
sues are radically different. A ma
tional policy affects the welfare of
the whole country. The general
government dominates. It's acts
affect each state alike. Each state
in its internal arrangement is exclu-
sive, affecting only the citizens of
that state. The state governments
are administered as business organi-
cations. Their functions do not af-
feet the national policy. Properly,
national and state politics are dis
tinct. What has a state to do with
the tariff; the question of finance; of
diplomacy; of the public lands; OF
the Panama canal, etc.? Nothing
at all. Folk, Douglas, Johnson,
were elected without any regard to
national politics. This is SO palpa-
bly, self-evident fact that it would
be absurd to attempt to prove it.
The 10000 Republican majority
for Roosevelt in Minnesota makes
it as nearly an axiom as that 2 and
are d.. IF Folk runs for president
on the Democtatic ticket with a
platform similar to the Kansas City
platform he will receive no more
votes than did Bryan in 1900 or
Parker in 1904.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-05

The number of miles of new rail-
way built in this country in 1904
was 4,l6S. Of this number 37I
miles were built in Missouri, 3I2 in
Texas, 100 in Illinois, I35 in Arkan-
sas, 22S in Mississippi, I57 in Louisi-
ana IL in Indian Territory and IoS
in Oklahoma. This showing is
creditable to the Southwest and in
d1cates that the region is being de-
veloped by immigration.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-05

In the 372 banks under state con-
troll in Wisconsin-37o state and two
savings banks-there was on deposit
Nov. II last the sum of S75,5o2,355,
gain of $2,642,7l2 during the year.
The resources of all the banks in the
state, state and national, show an in
crease of $6,7o8,5S4 in deposits over
the last year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-05

1t is probable that the fall of Port
Arthur is the beginning of the end
of the japanese Russian war. 1t
does not seem possible for Russia to
win, even in the long run. The
Russian loss in material is enormous.
The difficulty and cost of maintain
ing an army Of half million of men
at distance of 5000 miles from its
base is question that will severely
tax the resources of even great Rus
STA, while the Japanese can put all
the men in the field that are needed
and maintain them at half the cost
that will be required by Russia to
maintain its armies. AS to the do
minion of the sea that seems now to
be matter that must be adjusted to
the interest Of the japanese. The
naval establishment of Russia in the
Orient is obliterated, and Togo ap-
pears to be assured of his ability to
dispose Of the Baltic fleet in the
event that it enters the Yellow Sea.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-05

The Home of the Feeble Minded
at Chippewa Falls is overcrowded
with inmates and the number of ap-
plications to the institution is con-
stantly increasing making additional
room imperative. The legislature
will be asked for an appropriation
of 100000 for new buildings.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-05

Yellow Sea navy and its great
stronghold? Will it continue the
fight?'
The Bourbon news., 1905-08-29
HERE AND THERE.

Following a race war that has per-
vailed for some time at Carlisle, Ind,
the colored Baptist church of that
place was dynimited and totally de-
stroYed. Bloodhounds have been
placed on the trail of the dynamiters.
The President on Friday afternoon
took trip in the submarine boat
Plunger in Long Island Sound. The
vessel performed the maneuvers it
would perform in actual warfare. At
one time it was beneath the surface
fifty minutes.
The Frankfort and Lexington COM
panies employed at Russelville, guard
ing the men accused of assaulting
Mary Gladder, have been withdrawn.
There remains on the scene one COM
pany and detachment with a Gatling
gun.
David Draper, a Johannesburg,
South, Africa, diamond expert, will
prospect the hills and valleys of Elliott
county for diamonds. Mr.. Draper
says unsuspected wealth lies under
the surface of the earth in Kentucky
and the two Carolinas.
Messrs. J. J. @. Back and o. H.
Pollard, of Jackson, attorneys for
McLin & Kilburn, of Catlettsburg,
will soon file suit for $500, 900 against
the Continental Realty Company Of
Baltimore for alleged breach of con
tract in the sale of certain timber
lands located in Eastern Kentucky.
The Bourbon news., 1905-08-29
F. & G. Change of Time

Commencing Monday, June 5, 1905
the morning train on the F. & @. Ry
will leave Frankfort at 6:2O a. m. in
stead of $3.50 as heretofore, and will
leave Georgetown at 7:12. a. m.
This train will connect with
trains on Kentucky Central for Carlisle
Millersburg, Maysville, Cynthiana,
Falmouth and Cincinnati. The Wes.
bound morning train on F. & G. vii.
leave Paris at $3.50, arriving at George
town at 9:04 a. m. connecting witt
the local SOuth-bound train on the Q.
& c., and arrive at Frankfort az
II 30 d. m.
The Bourbon news., 1905-08-29
Fraud Exposed.

A few counterfeiters have lately
been making and trying to sell imita-
tions of DIR. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, coughs and colds, and
other medicines, thereby defrauding
the public. Mhhis is to warn you to
beware of such people who seek to
profit through stealing the reputation
of remedies which have been success
fully curing disease for over 35 years.
A sure protection to you is our name
on the wrapper. Look for it on all
DIR. Kings or Bucklen's remedies, as
all others are mere limitations.
aug Fl. E. BUcKLEN & Co.,
Chicago, ILL.,, and Windsor, Can.
The Bourbon news., 1905-08-29
Twins Aged Seventy-One.
[Chicago Chronicle. !

Meyer and Issac Abrahams, probab-
ly the oldest twins in illinois, yester-
day celebrated their seventy-fi-st
birthday and the fifty-seventh ami
versary of their arrival in Chicago.
They declared they were as hale and
also as lively, as they we're in hearty,
the sos. i"We came to Chicago in 1847, /"
said Meyer yesterday, when the town
was mere village compared to the
present Chicago, but 1 knew it was
going to be great place even them"
'No you didn't" interposed Issac.
81 remember mighty well in the sum-
mer of '54, when you said that this
place would never amount to hill of
BEANS"
"Well, that was because I had just
been swindled on my farm that lay
where the Rock Island station stands
now. That man certainly overcharg-
ed mess an acre, whew!" And thus
the old twins argued on of times dur
ing which few men now in Chicago
were living, to say nothing of buying
The Bourbon news., 1905-08-29
Southern Railway.

Extremely low rates are announced
via the Southern Railway from Louis
vile for the following special occa-
siOns:
$29.25 Denver, Colorado Springs and
Pueblo, Col. and return, August H.,
II and 13, account FraternaI Order of
Eagles.
S23.OO Denver, Colorado Springs and
Pueblo, Col, and return, August 29 to
September 2, inclusive; account Ma
tional Encampment G. A. R.
S15.85 Athens, Ca, and return July
8 and 15; account Athens Summer
School.
$3.50 Chattanooga, Tenn, and re-
turn, Sept. Is, II and 18; account
Regimental Reunion, anniversary bat
tie of Chicamauga.
S61.50 Portland, Ore, and return
daily up to and including Sept. 80;
account Lewis and Clark Centennial
Exposition.
SIZ.0O portland, Ore, and return,
going or returning via San Francisco
and Los Angeles, frequent dates dur
ing July, August and September; ac-
count Lewis and Clark Centennial
Exposition.
$66.50 San Francisco or Los An
geles, Cal, and return August 6 to
IA inclusive.
$3.50 San Francisco, Los Angeles
or San Diego, CAL, and return, fre-
quent dates during July, August and
September.
Cheap homeseekers' tickets (round
trip to Kansas, Nebraska, Indian
Territory, Oklahoma, Texas, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia,
Florida and many other points July
IS, Aug. and 10, Sept. and 10.
Correspondingly low rates from other
Southern Railway Station. For adj
ditiOnal information, folders sched-
ules, etc., address
A. R. Cook, @. P. & T. A., No. 234
Fourth Ave-, Louisville, Ky.
G. H. HUNGERFoRD, No. 234 Fourth
Ave, Louisville, KY.
G. B. ALLEN, A. G. P. A, St. Louis.
w. H. TAYLOR, G. P. A., Washing
ton, D. O..
The Bourbon news., 1905-08-29

farms. The birthday celebrations,
which were attended by Ethe fami-
lies of the twins, were held at the
home of Meyer Abrahams, 613 South
Canal street, where he has lived for
the last forty-three years. Issac
Abrahams is an attorney and can still
be found pleading cases in the justice
courts. The twins were born in Ger
many and came to the United States,
accompanied by their father and
mother, in 1S45. and have resided
here ever since.
The Bourbon news., 1905-08-29
Examinations of a Dog.

/ never did have parents
No one to care for me-
Just homeless dog of leisure,
The kind you often see,
But Pm thankful for the blessings,
And Pm glad it amt no worse
might have been a poodle,
With woman for nurse.
Oh, you measley little poodle
Baby ribbons in your hair
Put on dog just like human,
The way you're sitting there,
Have your bath in perfumed water
Mamma combs your curly locks
Go out riding inlyour carriage
See the opera from box.
Ga, you watery-eyed imposter!
Oh, you dude! You pink-eyed fop!
Why, single flea, Pm certain,
Would fairly make you hop.
You are tucked away at evening
With your equity misery,
In nightie and cradle
Where baby ought to be.
They call you lovely dove and
sweetie-
On, you curly-headed pup!
Just come down from off the carriage
And watch me eat you up!
Why, you pop-eyed little poodle,
Would [ trade my place with you?
Bow WOW! No, l wouldn't do it
If you'd throw the nurse in, too.
Yes, know I'm full of sorrow
Full Of fleas and all of that
Got no home and have no hustle
In the alley with the cat;
But Pm happy, oh, so happy!
That's my lot it amt no worse
That I wasn't born poodle,
With woman for a nurse.
The Bourbon news., 1905-08-29
A Record Whist Hand.
New York Press. |

N0W 4Ork Gr0SS.
"Only once in the history of whist
playing in this locality" writes man
from Waukesha, Wis, $50 far as can
be learned, has a hand been dealt in
which there was no card higher than
a seven spot, aud that hand was held
a few days ago at the local whist club
by August Jacobson, of this city. The
hand was made up as follows:
"Spades, 3, 4; diamonds, 2, 4 clubs,
2, 5, 6, 7; hearts, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7.
''This beats the famous Marlborough
hand for which the Duke of Var
borough offered prize of 91, 900 for
several years and found no one to win
it. He was willing to pay this amount
to any one who could show him a
hand dealt in which no card had a
value higher than a nine spot. The
offer was know through England, and
in time all hands of exceptionally low
value became known as Marlborough
hands. The Jacobson hand bids fair
to become as celebrated among whist
as that the Duke was unable to find"
Facts Which Should Increase Poultry
Raising in Kentucky.
Richer than gold is the American
hen.
The total number of chickens in the
United States was, according to the
last census Of poultry, 233, sos, ,O85;
turkeys, 6, ,599, 1857; geese, 5,676, 1853, and
ducks, 4,8O7,35
More than eighty-eight out of every
hundred farms in the United States
have poultry as an asset. The yearly
consumption of chickens amount to at
least $50, 1000, 900. The egg and poultry
earnings for one year recently were
$3.50, O,OOO, ,OOO.
The total value of the gold, silver,
wool and sheep produced in America
in the same year was $272, coo, ,OO0
The part of the wheat crop used at
home was worth $229, 1000, 900. The
American hogs, as consumed at home
and abroad, brought the farmer $780,
529,035. Cotton brought the planter
$3.50, 161, $40 only. Oats yielded $78,-
$4,000, while tobacco turned into
money, brought but $35, 5,579, 1925.
Such crops of fax, timothy, clover,
millet and cane seeds, broom corn,
castor beans, hay and straw do not,
all told, reach within millions of the
poultry earnings.
The hen eggs of the United States
would fill 50, 127, 200 crates each hold
$50 eggs, and train of refrigerator
cars to carry these eggs would have
to be 900 miles long and contain 107,-
S18 cars.
The Bourbon news., 1905-08-29
Old Feathers Wanted.

We will pay the highest cash price
for old feathers. 'Phones, Home 3O3,
E. Z. 234. THOMAS BROS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-01

fine as artistic achievement in this
line can make it, the Photographic
films having been prepared by Thomas
y. Edison especially OF this exhibit
ton. They show the costumes, scenery
and movement OF characters from be-
ginning TO end OF the drama, just as
in life.
For eight years Anna Delony Martin
has been engaged in this line of work,
her presentation OF "The Prisoner OF
Zenda, with lantern pictures, having
been given with remarkable success in
the prominent lyceum courses in this
country, so she comes especially well
equipped for her present Offering Of
''Parsifal.'
Rev. Heber Newton says: 1.-The
man who is not inspired etl,ically and
moved spiritually by 'Parsifal' is be-
You'd criticism. The whole effect can
only be uplifting and ennobling.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-01

tory to Secretary Taft, ana permission
was given the minister TO delay his de,
parture as requested.
This will enable him to get home by
May Is.
President Roosevelt will then have
returned and will be able to quickly
bring the investigation to Il close.
/. Secretary Taft said last night that
nothing further would be done by him
until the return of the president,
Upon his arrival i'll Washington MIR.
Bowen will be called upon to substan-
tiate the charges he has made, and he
must answer Mr.. Loomis' counter
charges.
Standardization of his charges is the
upon it rests his future official life.
If he cannot prove the charges, it is
| conceded on all sides he must leave the
| diplomatic service. If he does prove
them, Mr.. LOOMS must leave.
Prior to the publication of the facts
Of the Venezuelan scandal 1t had been
planned to recall Mr.. Bowen aud send
MN as minister 10 (Hllc.
While engaged on his errand to
Washington Mr.. Bowen will be prac-
tically out Of the diplomatic service.
If he comes clearly out of the investi-
cation he will according to present
plans become minister TO Chile and
later ambassador TO Brazil. If he fails
to make good the president will de-
eide what disposition shall be made of
him. just as he will do with Mr..
Loomis IL the result of the investlga-
ton is the other way.
Mr.. Ioomis, who has been charged
by Minister Bowen with turning his
former post as minister to Venezuela
to personal profit. has turned upon his
accuser. He has filed with Secretary
Taft charges that Mr.. Bowen was re-
sponsible for the publication of the
substance of the charges in the New
York Herald.
Two cablegrams i%nstructing Mr..
Bowen to return to Washington were
sent from Washington to Caracas. One
was from Mr.. Loamis by direction of
the president 1t simply directed Mr..
Bowen to leave his post for home.
The other message was signed by
Mr.. Bowen to proceed home. The mes
sage concluded with these words:
IF all goes well you may return to
the diplomatic service
w. w. Russell, American minister
to Colombia, has been ordered to 20
to Caracas to succeed Mr.. Roveu
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-01
Have You Seen Parsital :?

Very few OF the millions who would
like to see 'Parsifal'i can see it, for
the reasons:
First, 1t can be given only in the
largest cities.
Second, even to the vast majority OF
the residents OF such cities the cost is
p%rohibitive.
To this great majority will come
with timely interest the
ment that Anna Delony Martin will
present the Sacr ed Music Drama in
a series OF moving pictures with ex-
planatory lecture and appropriate
"Parsifal'' music on piano at Wilder
hall, Monday evening, May $, under
the auspices OF the Epworth League
Of Simpson NJ. +. church.
The moving-picture display Is as
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-01

directing him to come to the United
States in connection with the charges
affecting Assistant Secretary LOOMS.
The minister acknowledges his willing
ness to come TO the United States i'm
mcdiately, sailing today. but preferred
that he be permitted to delay his de-
parture from Caracas until the Mon
day following, so that he. may have
time to settle some matters before lcav-
ing. This arrangement was satisfac-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-01
BOWEN is
RECALLED.
President Orders Minister at
Caracas to Return to Wash
ingtOn at Once.
THE COUNTER CHARGES.

WASHINGTON, May la special
dispatch from Caracas says that Amer
lean Minister Herbert w. Bowen has
been recalled to Washington by Secre-
tary Taft, acting on orders from Presi-
dent Roosevelt, and will leave Caracas
probably this day week.
Mr.. Bowen has been summoned to
Washington for explanations regarding
charges gSllch he has made against
Assistant S~ecretary-of State Loomis,
who was his predecessor as American
minister Mt Caracas.
Secretary Taft has fcceived Il cable
gram from Minister Bowen at Caracas
in response to the seeretary's dispatch
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-01
Then She Knows.

A doesn't realize the difficult
ties that beset a reformer until she gets
married.-N. Y. Times.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-01
Difference in Writers.

The best writer's, 1t is remarked. al
ways write For cash, while the poorest
ones write for glory,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-24
HAD MAN
TO SCARE: Sc
BURGLARS

Samuel A Scrbner, proprietor OF the
atrical productions known as the Tiger
Lilies" the Morning Glories" and the
New York Stars" won his divorce suit
yesterday The evidence satisfises me-"
said Justice I,eventritt. that he is en-
titled TO a divorce"
Mrs. Scribner IS a good looking little
woman with deep blue eyes and dark
brown hair. She was handsomely dressed
when she took the witness stand in her
own behalf
She was once liontamer and a snake
charmer in a circus. Scribner was also
In the circus business once. He is rich
Scribner charged his wife with miscon-
duct In Detroit. where her sister resides
and had witnesses TO show that Mrs
Scribner was frequently I'm the society OF
Charles NJ. Higgins, wealthy bachelor
OF that city.
Scrbner and two detectives surprised
Higgins In her apartments at Detroit
one night. Mrs. Scribner testified that
she invited Higgins In because she was
afraid OF burglars"
Mrs Scribner denied the charges. but
she Identified q letter OF heTs to Scr1bner
in which she said he could have a divorce
providing he came 90 agreeable terms.
Higgins took the witness stand I'm be-
half Of Mrs Scribner. and said he had
come from Detroit TO defend his name
he was discovered in Mrs Scribners
apartments he ard several friends were
playing fan-tan.
He said that Scribner and the detectives
wanted him 10 sign n paper acknowledg-
ing guilt. but he refused to do 90 because
the charge was false. Mr. Higgins said
he would protect a ladys name under
all circumstances.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-24
TRIAL OF
SHIPPING
BOND SUIT

New York May 4.-The suit brought
by the Commonwealth Trust company
against Daniel Leroy Dresser. John w.
Young. Lewis Nixon. Baron Pierre. Gal
vet Rognat and other underwriters Of
the bonds OF the United States Shpbuild-
Ing company was placed on trial yester-
day before Supreme Court Justice Amend.
Young acquired options on various
properties. which were TO be conveyed
10 the shipbulding company for $l6,-
100000 I'm first mortgage 5 per cent bonds
and Sl9. POS 600 preferred and s24, ,99s 900 com
mon stock OF the company.
Young gave Nixon. who IL now i'm Rus
sia "A power OF attorney on these options.
which were turned over 10 the Mercantile
Trust company as trustee. Young and
the. others then proceeded TO underwrite
the bond issue, Baron Rogniat having
charge OF the Parts underwriting and
Young went TO the plaintiff company for
aid.
The plaintiff. It is alleged, advanced
in Youngs behalf over 81. 100000 to be Sc
cured by the forthcoming bonds but
these. Il is alleged. were never received
either by the trust company or Young,
all the bonds received being paid for in
cash
The French underwriters took alarm
at the situation and failed TO meet their
agreements. The bond issue failed, and
the Trust Company Of the Republic. OF
which Dresser was president. found itself
overloaded with loans advanced on the
bonds and stocks.
Dresser failed and the Trust Company
OF the Republic was rcorganzed as the
Commonwealth Trust company, the plain
tin In the present trial
IL is alleged In the complaint that the
underwriting syndicate was managed
frauduently and that the underwriting
agreement was obtained by misrepre-
sentations.
The cancellation OF this agreement Is
prayed for and the court is asked 10
declare the trust company entitled to re-
tain all the securities of the shipbuildng
company which were pledged with IT,
D'Cady Herrick appeared as counsel
for the trust company and Coudert
brothers represent Baron Rogniat The
baron's testimony, taken by deposition
In Paris. was read in court and Drcsser's
examination was begun. The trial will
continue today.