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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-30
BRUTALITY OF THE
RUSSIAN GRAND DUKES
MAXIM GORkI. THE NOVELIST. FLAYS
RELATIVES OF THE CAR.
Draws a Scathing Pen Picture of the Grand Duke
Boris and the Sycophancy of Russian Off
cia1dom.---The Author Now Languish
ing in q Dungeon Awaiting
Unknown Fate.

Sir" he suffered at last, you don't
seem to know with whom your are deal
ing. | am councillor of state, Baron
Schestjakoff."
''Oh, you are, are you? A pawnbroker
of the highest order, believe. Well, since
you introduced yourself, have drink
and then once more good-by- good-by to
all of you. You are in my way. Myself
and friends desire to be alone. Do you
hear?"
BY this time the insulted gentlemen
had risen, and all spoke at once. The
masked man seemed to know them for
he addressed them by name and heaped
insults upon each. The admiral was
saying: II never encounte. ed such i'm
pudence. We must make an example
of this loafer."
"Loafer?" shouted the man in the
mask. "Take a care that l do not pull
verize you, admiral, and now, out with
you, or | will have you fired head fore
most"
Meanwhile one of the ministers had
sent for the president of the club, who
entered still red with the excitement
of the dance. Leave the room at once, .
he demanded, "and when sober prepare
to pay for your intrusion with expul-
sion. Waiter, remove9thesgl glasses and
bottles and report to the board of gov
errors for INSTRUMENTATION.
Now, what are you up to-" laughed
the man in the mask. "Ididn't send for
you. | am quite sure didn't"
Leave the room at once,' shouted the
president. 1--WE will attend to your in
suits later"
The masked man leaned back in his
chair, crossed his legs and quizzed the
president leeringly.
"See here, fellow" he said, slowly, in
an ironical voice. Come to think of
it, you are not as useless as l first imag-
ined. Being the president of the club,
you have full power to remove these
fossils from my sight. Do SO quick
ly and I'll promise to forget the
incident But don't be all day about it,
Ivan. The ladies and myself are eager
for a tete-a-tete, and your antiquated
friends are in the way"
1.-THE master OF police happens to be
in the ballroom" cried one of the min
listers. "Send for his excellency." The
president himself went to look for the
official gentlemen, who appeared al
most Immediately, having been attracted
by the rumpus.
He walked up to the masked man,
and, assuming an authoritative tone,
said, CURLY: Leave the room this in
slant, sir. and take the women with
YOU"
"Polizeimaster," cried the domino.
don't you know that l am suffering
from heart affections? l shall kill my
self laughing at you if you so on in that
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-30
The News Condensed.

Beaver Dam.-Patrick Spellman was
arrested here on complaint of Deputy
Game Warden Lewis of Ridgeway, for
illegal trapping and catching Of fish,
Janesville.-Mrs. Janet b. Hay, the
first woman ever to run for a city Office
in GAINESVILLE, has filed individual nomi-
nation papers as a candidate for election
as school commissioner. The papers
are signed by the leading society women
of the ward in which Mrs Hay resides.
Fond du Lac-Announcement was
made of the merging of the Peoples
church here with the First Baptist
church The Baptist church took over
all the property of the Peoples church
and will erect handsome tabernacle,
under the leadership of Rev. Henry
Clay Miller.
Kenosha-Earl Newall, the 16-year-
old son of Mrs. Russell Newall, Of Pleas
ant Prairie, is dead of strychnine poi
soning, taken, as the victim testified be-
fore his death, as a result of his curiosi-
ty as to it's effects. He had seen his
brother administer it to crows and was
curious.
Reedsburg. Michael Clifford is dead
at Reedsburg, aged 102 years. He was
born in ireland and located in Milwau-
kee in 1884, where he lived for 20 years.
Racine.-After running several blocks
to catch train on the Milwaukee road,
Albert Fancher, one of the pioneers Of
the county and well known nursery
man, fell back in a seat, and when
Franksville was reached he died.
Milltown.-Farmers in the vicinity Of
Midtown have purchased the creamery
at that place owned by FL. j. Hjorl OF
Luck, for $4,000, and will run it on the
cooperative plan.
Tomah.-The business men Of Tomah
have organized club for the advance
rnent of the city, with A. Butts as presi-
dent.
Edgerton.-This city is to receive $10,-
600 from Andrew Carnegie for public
library 1t is not stated what condi-
lions accompany the bequest, but it is
expected that $4,000 will be raised by
citizens of Edgerton and 900 build
ing erected.
k1nESLOu.--EQlLOT1 IOUGIL WllllduuS, VI
the Kingston Spy, is dead of blood poi
soning.
Williams Bay.-Prof. Frank Schles-
niger, an astronomer at the Yerkes OBJ
seryatory, has been appointed director
of the observatory Of the University OF
Western Pennsylvania in Allegheny,
Pa.
Chilton.-Following an attack of ty-
phoid fever, Leona Schaefer, 12-year-
old Chiffon girl fell a victim to Pc
culiar malady. Her oesaphagus closed
entirely, thus blocking the passage of
food into the stomach. Surgical opera
lions were performed, but with no ma
terisl benefit
Superior-The United States supreme
court has handed down decision in fa-
vor Of the defendants in the case OF
the United Stayes against James Stinson
and others. BY this decision the title
to Ia quarter sections Of land within
the limits Of the city of Superior are
quoted In favor Of Stinson.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-30
Fear Clashes with Hudnall.

The committee on assessment and col
lection of taxes was defeated in the SEN
ate when its move to indefinitely post
pone the Frear bill, containing the pro-
vision exempting the property of old
soldiers and sailors to the value of $500.
The defeat was of no great import, but it
was the clash in relation to the measure,
between Senators Frear and Hudnall,
that caused the excitement. Senator
Frear sought to attack the committee
for it's proposed action, and hardly had
he commenced his speech before Sena-
tor Hudnall burst out in voice of pas
sion: 81 will not permit any senator on
this floor to impugn the methods of the
committee on assessment and collection
of taxes, as has the senator from the
Tenth" The vote to indefinitely post
pone the bill was a tie, but the deadlock
was eliminated by Lieut.. Gov. Davidson
adding his vote to the committees OPP
position, and the measure was ordered
engrossed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-30
Dunn Ballot Favored.

The Dunn pocket ballot, suggested as
remedy for the blanket" ballot, was
received favorably in the senate. The
committee on primary elections which
has been Investigating the evil connect
ed with the present system reported in
favor of the adoption of the suggestion.
The committee asserts that complaints
have been coming from all directions
concerning the flaws of the methods
now in use, and that these should be at
tended to. At the session at which the
matter was taken UP parliamentary
jangle took place concerning the paten-
tee of the system and, after many
speeches for and against the measure, it
was sent back to the committee
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-30
want q BADGER EXHIBIT.

From present appearances Wisconsin
will have no representation at the Lewis
and Clark exposition at Portland next
summer, and manufacturers. merchants
and business men from every corner of
the state have raised the hue and CRY
for an exhibit. Manufacturers declare
that the prestige of the state will be Sc
verely injured on the coast If no ap-
preparation is made by the legislature
for an exhibit. The coast cities, it seems,
do a large business with the state, and
if Wisconsin is not represented at the
fair it may hurt future sales. Racine
business men have bec5xae extremely
strenuous in voicing their dislike OF the
ruling made They declare that nearly
million dollars worth of Racine made
goods are annually sold in the west, and
without an exhibit at the event of the
age in the west, Wisconsin would be
looked upon as cheap" Charles w.
Mott. an immigration agent, well-known
here, says that the ends of the business
men of the state may be obtained by
erecting a building and installing pic
lures of Wisconsin industries.
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ing chairs" Then, turning to the old
gentlemen: And you, there, move up
a bit. This is no time for reading, any
how With that he grabbed several
files of papers and threw them under
the table.
One OF the ministers of state rose and
said in dignified toNes: "Sir, you seem TO
forget yourself. Let me inform you that
this is the library of the club, not the
wineroom. And be good enough to with
draw at once"
The intruder burst out laughing, while
the women giggled. ''Library." he cried.
'.fiddlesticks for your library. would
turn the library of the winter palace into
a wineroom if were car. Don't look so
grumpy" he added Rather have a
drink 18th US, and then kiss yourselves
good-by, grandpas."
Suiting the action to the word, the dom
inc knocked down the financier's paper
with fan one of his women companions
handed him. The banker grew red IN the
face, and, being small man. sickly and
in his dotage, looked helplessly at his
friends
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-30
States to Confer on Game.

Wisconsin is to be represented at the
conference of the legislatures of six
states to be held in Chicago early in
April, to unite in securing uniform legis-
lation for the protection of fish and
game. 1t is hoped by the promoters of
the scheme that a composite bill will be
drafted and that when the conference is
finished the legislators will pass such a
law in their respective states. The
states other than Wisconsin are: Michi-
gan, Indiana. Illinois, Iowa and Mime
sofa. All these commonwealth have
much in common with respect to their
hunting and fishing, and at the confer
ence fishing in Lake Michigan and Lake
Superior, deer hunting and other puz-
zling questions will be settled. In Wis
consin's behalf, Senator Wipperman,
Messrs. Swenholt and Everett will be
the leaders.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-30
Children Dead ON Ice.

Madison.-Dead on the ice on Lake
Mendoza, Wilfred Bondi, four years old.
and Frazier MCGOWAN, year older,
were found by Angus MCGOWAN, father
of the latter. The two little fellows had
attempted to cross the lake with sleds.
The ice, insecure because of the warm
weather, gave way, and although the
water is only three feet deep, the chill
dren were unable to climb out. They
died from exposure. The father followed
the tracks of the sleds over the soft ice,
found the boys caps and then the two
tiny bodies.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-30
Largest Budget During Session.

Largest buuSeC OuIluS 0SSSAOu.
The joint committee on claims last
week sent out the largest budget of ap-
preparations that it has passed upon
thus far during the session. The bill
gives the Milwaukee normal school
S245, 900 for new buildings and improve
ments; Platteville, $115,000; La Crosse,
100000; Whitewater, 200. The recon-
mendations of the committee were de-
termined upon after many hearings and
a careful investigation of the needs of
the several institutions. The Platteville
school was given an appropriation of
$4,000 two years ago as an improve
ment fund, but this sum was never ap-
piled, as it was ascertained that the
scheme Of repairing was impracticable.
The appropriation for the Milwaukee
school meets the demand for necessary
improvements, and the 100000 for La
Crosse is to begin the establishment of
a new normal at that point, the appro-
priation being made to purchase site.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-30

st. Petersburg-In Russia the gov
erning power is virtually in the hands
of the grand dukes. 1t is to them the
car must turn for advice, and it is
their advice which must be accepted,
whether the car would or not. for they
are more to be feared by the Little Fa-
Their than are the people. Palace walls
guard him from the Populations of the
working classes and prevent the plac-
ing of nihilistic bombs, but palace. walls
willnot guard him from themachinations
of his relatives, the grand dukes, and
they would not always be averse to
his death.
They can rule only SO long as Russia
remains an absolute monarchy. Once
let reform get a start, let the people
have share in the government and
the day of the grand dukes is over. This
they know, and it is against such pos
sibility that they will exert every in
huence.
AS class, the grand dukes of Russia
are not worth representing any people.
AS a class they are dissolutel set to
whom country, society, morals, must
be sacrificed on the altar of their de-
sires. There are exceptions to this
rule, but they are not many. Grand
Duke Boris is affair example of the. rule,
and, as an illustration of his charac-
ter, and of the influence of the grand
dukes upon Russia, is given the follow
ing story written by the great Russian
novelist, Maxim Cork. Cork is one
of few men who dared picture Russian
conditions as they exist and for his dar-
ing he is now languishing in a
Russian dungeon, removed, pos
sibly forever, as many Rus
sian hero has been before him,
from friends and associates, and if not
to meet death, then to suffer exile to
the Siberian mines that his influence
upon the Russian people may be re-
moved. His story is as follows:
Bal pare at the Nobility club, the fore
most social organization of st. Peters
burg. Twelve O'Clock, midnight. Five
venerable members, two ministers of
state, an admiral marshal of the aris-
tocracy and a millionaire banker are in
the reading-rOom, doing at the great
round table over magazines and newspa-
pers. From the dancing hall near by
flowed in the subdued strains of the
quadrille.
Suddenly boisterous voice: Follow
me, girls. Here is quiet nook, set aside
for our entertainment"
A tallish man in a pink domino, black
velvet mask before his face, lady in
elaborate evening dress upon each arm.
A waiter carrying tray of liquor bot
ties, confectionery and glasses, fol-
lowed
Put it on the round table, boy, and, la
dies, be seated IN these excellent loung-
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from present appearances the pastor be-
lieves that his bill will go through both
houses. The measure provides that up
on the written remonstrance of major
ity of electors of any ward, district or di-
vision of any city, town or village, IL
cense shall not be issued for the sale of
Intoxicating liquors within such ward,
district or division. The districts must
contain from 100 to /, 900 electors, and be
not longer than four times their width.
Streets with SO per cent. of their 'front.'
age devoted to business buildings or
business purposes are not TO be included
in such districts. Streets not to exceed
500 feet in length, with 60 per cent. of
their frontage devoted to business pur-
poses, are also exempt, as is also proper
ty used by breweries.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-30
Many Anti-Railroad Bills.

The assembly judiciary committee
fully realizes how antagonistic the atti-
tude of the lower house is toward the
sion of the committee more than 20 bills
harrassing the roads of Wisconsin we're
taken in hand. Hearings have been
concluded on the measures, and now the
energies of the committee are devoted to
sitting the good from the bad and report
the results to the assembly This anti
railroad legislation relates to liability
of corporations for personal injuries,
changing the contributory negligence
law and proposing additional burdens
upon railroad companies.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-30
EATON NOT GUILTY
WISCONSIN SENATOR ACQUIT-
TED OF BRIBERY CHARGE.
TAKES SEAT IN THE SENATE
Position from Which Scion Came Near
Being ousted Is His Without
Dispute-Doing of the
Legislature.
[Snecial Corresnondence. j


Madison, Wis, March 27.-Senator
Barney A. Eaton has taken his seat in
the senate, and his acquittal on the
charge of having accepted bride in
connection with the BARRIERS bill of two
years ago has brought him into the good
graces of his fellow legislators The
verdict of the Milwaukee jury has been
taken by the senators as an expression
of the belief in the unstained character
of Senator Eaton, and no protest has
been as yet recorded against Eaton oc-
cupying his seat. Eaton came to this
city early in the session and made a
statement of his case before a commit
tee. The members of the body advised
him to return to Milwaukee and demand
trial, whereupon the senator went back.
Not being able to get immediate pro-
ceedings, he made his appearance. in
Madison some time later, but his fellow
senators, stating the case plainly, told
him that if any attempt was made by
him to occupy his seat it would result in
action which would summarily GUST him
from the body. Senator Eaton was wise
and returned to Milwaukee again to de-
mand trial. This time he was met by
success, and after some weeks of argu-
ments and pleas he has been cleared of
the charge of accepting $500 bride, an
action which places him in a position to
occupy his seat in the Wisconsin sem
ate. Since the Indictment of the senator
there have been many rumors and re-
ports of possible impeachment proceed
ings. Some of the senators are not op-
timistic regarding Senator Eaton's fu-
ture in the upper house. Several of the
solons declare that the body may insist
upon the remaining counts being cleared
away before the legislature can allow
Eaton to permanently occupy his seat.
The jury in the case was out four hours,
and when the members came in and an
nounced that the agreement had been
reached on one of the indictments it was
declared by legal lights that the SEN
ator would never be tried on the remain
ing counts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-30
Thinks He Has Bigamist.

Mauston.-Sheriff G. p. Babcocl1 has
returned from Milwaukee with Odram
Fritz, formerly a resident of Camp
Douglas, whom he arrested on charge
of bigamy. Fritz, a short time ago, mar
ried Miss Florence Wilkinson of Camp
Douglas, who is the complaining wit
ness. She alleges that he has wife liv-
ing in Iowa from whom he had never
been divorced. Fritz ran away and went
to Milwaukee, where he has since been
living under the aliases of j. e. Edwards
and j. M. Wallace, it is alleged.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-30
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
Beloit Bests Opponents.

Ripon.-FranlSiyn B. Snyder, of Be-
lott, was the victor in the intercollegi-
ate oratorical contest held here between
Beloit and Ripon colleges and Lawrence
university, and will represent Wiscon
sin in the contest of the Interstate Ora
torical association held at Monmouth,
H., May 4. Philip B. Kennedy, also OF
Beloit, who ranked second, will be the
alternate at the Interstate contest. The
order of the speakers is as follows: +.
B. Snyder, Beloit, first; p. B. Kennedy.
Beloit, second; Norman Nelson, Law
renee, third; Irving w. Church, law
renee, fourth; Bert Vandervelde, Ripon,
fifth; S. R. Scholes, Ripon, sixth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-30
spies Follow Japanese.

Trempealeau.-Li Yokama and Kiu
Fujyezo, Japanese agents, were here
buying blooded cattle for expectation to
Japan for stock raising, but an examin-
alton into their list of purchases prove
that common cattle are also being Sc
cured. They are said to be followed by
Russian spies, who are seeking inforna-
ton as to what ships will carry the beef
cattle for the purpose of informing their
government, that it may take action.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-30
Two Big Propositions Remain.

Only two large propositions now re-
main for the legislature to handle; the
capitol plans and the rate commission
bill. Of course, there are hundreds of
other bills, but none which cannot be
disposed of in short order. The railroad
committee has already tackled the rate
bill, and is seeking TO evolve measure
which will eliminate certain features of
the Hatten bill which are objected to by
the legislators. Legislative leaders as
sert that they have no reason to believe
that the session will last longer than
May 10. Mr.. Irvine presented resolu-
ton asking that all business be cut Off
on April "a, the session to end April 28
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-30
Trust Probe Is Off.

Mr.. Warmers antitrust bill had the
death sentence passed on it this week
when the house voted to indefinitely
postpone the measure, termed bill 149. =
The measure provides that the attorney
general shall investigate the current re-
ports of existence or operations of COM
bines and shall engage legal or other
assistance in prosecution of the probe,
GARRISON.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-30
To Return Alabama Flag.

AS reply to the request Of the COVER
nor of Alabama, who has asked that the
Wisconsin assembly return the battle
flag captured by the Fifteenth Wiscon-
sin regiment at Island No. 10, April z,
1862, Mr.. Norcross, department COM
mander of the Grand Army, introduced
a joint resolution providing for its re-
turn. The committee on military affairs,
after its session, reported in favor of the
adoption of the resolution and return of
the confederate banner. The house and
senate have acceded to the request, and
the emblem will be given back to its
owners.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-30
La Toilette Bills Go THROUGH.

The assembly has been treating the
measures advocated by Gov La Toilette
in a very courteous manner of late, and
the passage of the bills providing for the
recall of the aldermen on vote by their
constituents and prohibiting paid legis-
lative lobbyists using their influence
among the members of the legislature,
attest to this fact in most significant
manner. The latter bills allow the lob
byists to work in open committee meet
ings, or at meetings of the legislature
At all other sessions they are barred.
Both these bills were recommended by
the governor and are termed admins
tration bills"
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president, polizeimaster, the ministers OF
state, the admiral and banker. Boreis en-
joyed their confusion, looking for a min
ute or two from one to the other and
grimacing. Then he threw himself into
big arm chair and held his s. les while
INDUCING in another fit of laughing.
well, are you going or not?" he de-
manded, after awhile. How often shall
tell you that myself and friends decided
to dispense with your precious COM
pany?"
The chief of police, the two ministers
of state, the admiral, marshal. financier
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Prices of Paper Cut.

Appleton. a cut in prices
of print paper made by an independent
representative at Fond du Lac, there
has been ten per cent. cut in the price
of print paper by the Ployer Paper com
pany and the Wisconsin River Pulp and
Paper company, both owned by George
Whiting, of the General Paper company.
1t is understood that the demand for
print paper is less than the supply.
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Hard Affair.

He had Deen told that her father had
nothing but rocks. !" so he proposed, was
accepted and in due time they were mar
ried
But when too late, alasl he discovered
his mistake
True. her father had the rocks" all
right
But they were in small stone quarry
his only possession. Chicago News.