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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-11-09

children. 1t allows no boy to compete
unless his principal certifies that he ie
ZIP to the standard in his conduct and
studies"
AS result of this influence it is said
that the discipline of the schools and
the personal habits of the boys have
been greatly improved. The number
of little toughs, the terror OF their
principals, who have become saints,
not because they wanted to be Saints
but because they desire to compete III
the league games or to win button, IL
astonishing.
The great obstacle Of the league han
been the inability to procure grounds
for the use of thousands of boys who
are eager to avail themselves of an OPP
portunity to develop themselves ply"
sically. 1t has secured several private
fields, the use of some of which has
been donated, others OF which have
been hired. The colonies of the ma"
tional guard regiments have been gen.
erous in allowing the use of their
armories. The league has also utilized
some of the play grounds of the schools
after school hours.
The first of the athletic fields dolat-
ed by the school board and controlled
by the league, and which has beer spe~
cially equipped for the work of the
league, has just been opened up, and
is located in New Brighton, S'aten
Island. Others will be located in other
sections of the city as rapidly as pos
sible At first it was intended to con-
fine the use of the athletic fields to the
members of the high schools, but this
has been changed so as to include all
of the school children of all the schools
Of the city, taking in the parochial and
other schools which are outside the
public school system.
A part of the work Of the league IS
the teaching of the boys of the high
schools how to shoot, and Krag gans
have hseu installed in four of the
high schools. Mr.. S. r. Guggenheimer
has given $1,000 towards this feature
of the work. A bronze bas relief
plaque, representing the battle Of Lex
ington, costing $500, gift OF Mr..
Harry Payne Whitney, is the trophy
for which the high school teams COM
pete. A medal representing the cen
trail figure of the plaque is given to
each boy on the victorious team, which
is his to keep. This feature of the
leagues work wins the special COM
mendation Of the president.
To show the splendid success OF this
branch of the work we have but to cite
the record of the Dewitt Clinton high
school boys, whose shooting score is
the highest ever made at Creedmore or
Fort Riley, one boy holding the record
of 40 bulls eyes out Of so shots.
This target practice is most popular
among the high school boys, manv o.
them going without their lunch III or
der that they may devote the time to
shooting at the mark.
Up to the present time no provision
has been made for the girls, but the
league has just completed arrange
ments for the formation Of a woman's
auxiliary branch, which is to take
charge of The physical training OF the
schoolgirls. The membership OF this
auxiliary league will be made up OF the
prominent women of the city, NUM-
Der of ladies of high standing having
already expressed themselves as wills
ing to become patronesses.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-11-09

mentary seniors and a bronze one for
elementary juniors. Gen. Wingate re-
ports that large number of boys won
the button during the contests last
year, and more would have done so If,
as the general says, "the league in Ak
ing it's standard had not overestimated
the strength and activity of our school
boys"
The spring meeting of last year was
attended by 500 competitors, and over
10000 boys competed for places and
this year it is expected that there will
be three times that number.
"The league" says Gen. Wingate.
seeks constantly to impress upoh the
boys that to win this button, to be
prominent in the games or to become
strong and healthy they must acquire
good personal habits. avoid the bands
and temptations of the streets, so to
bed early, keep their skin clean and,
above all, abstain from cigarettes 1t
believes that it has done more toward
putting an end to this last pernicious
habit than anything which has hereto
fore been instituted among our school
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-11-09
Beet Crop in Danger.

Janesville.-The beet sugar factory
may be closeu down if laborers cannot
be secured to handle the beets. Two
hundred carloads now waiting unload
ing may be ruined if a heavy frost
and snow comes FOrty-six Italians
imported from Chicago for work,
struck for higher wages and shorter
hours. The beet crop is large. Six
thousand acres are awaiting delivery
to the factory.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-11-09
Hangs Dec. s.

st. Paul, Nov. 6-Tuesday, Dec. 5.
is the date fixed by Gov. johnson for
the hanging of c. D. Crawford, sem
fenced for the murder of 81. Lundeen
in box car at Elk River. The gov
ernor has signed the death warrant
and sent notice to the officials of Sher-
bourne county. Crawford will be TAX
en- 10 Elk River from ST. Cloud, where
he is now confined.
No app ication for pardon or COM
mutation of sensence has been filed,
although E. s. Cary, his attorney, an
nonnced he would make application.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-11-09
Affects Trust Companies.

Madison.-An opinion. handed down
by Attorney General Sturdevant to the
effect that trust companies cannot pay
interest on moneys deposited with
them will affect hundreds of persons
in the large cities of the state if the
law is enforced as construed by the
attorney general Most of the trust
companies of Wisconsin are doing a
banking business in some form.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-11-09
Can't Agree.

Mankato, Mimi. Nov. 6 Capt A
b. Reed, of Glencoe, president of the
St Cloud, Glencoe s. Mankato Railway
company was in the city. He returned
from Chicago where endeavored to
learn from the officials of the Chicago.
Milwaukee & ST Paul Railway COM
pany just what they intend to do with
their extension from Good Thunder,
just begun, seemingly with the pur-
pose of paralleling Capt Reeds road.
He was unable to learn their intea-
tions, further than that they propose
to project their local TERRITORY.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-11-09
Weed Kills Bow.

Milwaukee.-Leslie Wise, aged IA,
died from a peculiar accident. While
playing football he fell in such a man
ner that weed passed up his nostril
and penetrated his brain. He was car
ried home unconscious and death fol-
lowed from intercranial hemorrhage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
MAKE FARMERS FRUIT CAKE
A Christmas Delicacy That Is Easily and Inexpensively Constructed
 by Average Housewife.

To make farmers fruit cake, chop fine half pint of dried apples; cover with half pint of cold water and let them soak over night. says Mrs. S. T. Rorer in Ladies' Home Journal. The next morning add a cupful of golden sirup; simmer gently for one hour. Stand aside to cool. Beat half a cup ful. of butter to a cream; add one cupfuI of granulated sugar. Dissolve a teaspoonful of soda in two table spoonfuls of water and add 1t to half a cupful of buttermilk or sour milk; add this to the batter; add two tea spoonfuls of cinnamon, half a tea spoonful of cloves and one egg well beaten. Sift two cupfuls of flour; add a little flour. little of the dried ap- pie mixture and a little more flour until you have the whole we'll mixed. The batter must be the thickness of ordinary cake batter. Pour this into a wellgreased cake pan and bake in a moderate oven for one hour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
MERIWETHER CASE
Secretary Bonaparte Will Repri- mand Him-One Years Confine-
 ment to Academy Grounds.

Washington, Dec. Midshipman Minor Meriwether, jr, who was tried by courtmartial for causing the death of Midshipman Branch, has been sentenced to confinement to the limits of the naval academy for a period of one year and to be publicly reprimanded by the secretary of the navy. Secretary Bonaparte has order ed that the sentence be carried out but that so much of the penalty as would debar the accused from serving on any practice ship attached to the academy, be remitted.
 The full text of the findings will be made public later in the day. Repre- sentative Broussard of Louisiana who had conference with the secretary this morning regarding the case, after reading the findings, announced that he was entirely satisfied with them.
 He was acquitted of the charge of manslaughter and found guilty on the other two charges, namely, violation of the eighth article for the govern ment of the navy, which prohibits midshipmen from engaging in fisti- cuffs and conduct to the prejudice. of good order and discipline.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
PoStmasters Named.

Congressman Hill to-day recom- mended to the postoffice department five postmasters, whose terms expire in January. All are presidential of fees and the present incumbents are re-appointed. They are: Joshua A. Fessenden. at Stamford, whose term expires January 16, salary $3,1OO; Wil- liam H. Marigold, at Bridgeport, whose term expires January %, sal ary S3.JOO; George H. Jackson, at New Milford. term expires January 20, sal ary S2,2O0: James W. Hague, at Tor rington. whose term ends January l6, salary S2.7OO; and Hubert Williams, at Lakevllle. whose term expires Jan uary a. salary S1.6OO.
 Mir Hill also recommended the ap- poIntment of William B. Hawley as nostmaster of Sherman, in place or Florence Hawley. deceased. This IS . fourth class office and the new post master is the father of the former one.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12

taking about it: he would not change his mind
 Did Hartman say there would be anything injurious 10 your interests if you refused to sellT' asked NIT Hughes
 He said his entire influence would be against me- replied Mir Ryan
 Ibid he threaten any action hy an officer of the state gDveFnmeuts-
 He did not.
 Mir Ryan testified that Hartman of- ferei if Ryan would sell Co put his share of the Equitable into a trust
 My eo8VerSstion with him was 'sfrenunus. said Mr Ryan.
 II think he said he did not want any tsniy to eoatrol this p<uper1y unless he had a share in lt Mr Hartman did not say snvfhlng ta fnlirafe What ac- tiam the bezislatrre would take No ether person made any such threats.
 As Nr R1an left the stand se1ator Armstrong said ts hlm that the eo1-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
Suggestions
 FOR Christmas Gifts.

Shirt Waist Boxes, S200 to S10.0O. Gentlemen's Chiffoniers, S6.50 to S55OO. Ladies' Work Tables, $1500 to $35 in mahogany.
 Morris Chairs, $6.50 to S40.0O.
 Library Tables, $10.00 to S60O0. Parlor Tables, $500 to $55.O0.
 Music Cabinets, $6.50 to S45.O0. Jardiniere Stands, $1.O0 to $6.J0. Mahogany Tea Tables. S10 to $20. Large, old fashioned Easy Rockers, Turkish style, 1900 to $25.OO
 Some fine, large Oak and Leather Rockers, 5000 to S25.0O.
 Parlor Suits. 5000 to S225.O0.
 Princess Dressers, 5000 to $45.O0. Dressing Tables, 5000 to S4O.OO. Sectional Bookcases, best in market. Desk Chairs. $4.Oo, $500 and up- wards
 Handsomely Framed Pictures. 50c to S1500.
 Buffets, China Closets. Sideboards and hundreds of beautiful pieces of furniture too numerous to mention that will make the most pleasing Christmas gifts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
CURATE REMOVED
Episcopal Church Official Was Ac. quiring too Many Socialistic Ten dencies V Said Man With $25,-
 GOO Salary is a Thief.

Stamford, Dec 12.-Rey George B. Richmond has been removed as curate of St Johns Episcopal church of this city. His duties in connection with the parish were concluded last Sun day night, according to the rector, Rev c. NJ. Addison. MT Richmond came here several months ago from New York, where he had been engaged in mission work on the east side. Recent ly at a meeting held under the auspices of the local lodge of Elks he acquired notoriety by a statement that any man with salary of $25,000 was thief. MT Richmond was considered by mem bers of his congregation to show so- cialistic tendencies in his sermons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
AT THE CAPITOL
Committees Are Now Ready For Business = Postmasters Were
 Appointed.

l Washington, Dec 12.-Speaker Can non yesterday surprised the house b, announcing the committees for tht present session. They were not ex pected for week, but he and Repre- sentative Williams have been hard al work for the last few days. The com
 mlttees will now go to work and busi ness Will be booming. The postotfice committee has already been called fol "wednesday morning, and tine ways and means committee will commence hearings the same day.
 l There were no great surprises in the llst Of committees. As was expected MT TaWney was made chairman of the committee on appropriations which carries with it practically the leader. l shlp on the floor of the house. All the | old cnalrmen were retained, and most or the old members got what they wanted. One surprise was the nam, Ing of MT McCleary of Minnesota as the fourth member of the ways and means committee. It was expected that he would be put at the end, in- stead of jumping several of the older members of the committee.
 AS far as Connecticut is concerned. the members got what they expected. They made lew requests, if any, and practically told the speaker they would be satisfied with what they had last congress. MT Sperry is the only member from the state who secured a chairmanship, that on the committee of alcoholic liquor traffic, which he has held for two terms. Mir Henry could have secured chairmanship of a small committee, but in return he would have to get off the committee on agriculture. He preferred to stay on this latter committee as the rank ing member, where he has been ever since he came to congress.
 MT Lilley secured a place on the na- val affairs committee, taking the place left vacant by Senator Brandegee. He also expected to go on the committee on the expenditures in the postoffice department, and as there is one va cancy not filled as yet, he may be named for this place later on. Mir Henry, in addition to his place on the agricultural committee, was also as- signed to the fourth place on the com mfttee on expenditures on public buildings
 Mir Sperry is retained on the post office committee, where he has been since he came to congress. He is now third on the committee. MT Hill re- mains seventh on the ways and. means committee and is also fourth on the committee on expenditures in the treasury department. Mir Higgins takes Mir Lilley's place on the commit tee on expenditures in the navy de- partment.
 All the Connecticut members ex- press themselves as satisfied with their assignments. Mir Sperry, MT Henry and Mir Llley are all on I'm portant committees that prepare ap- propriations for three of the large de- partments. Mir Hill is on the most important committee of the house, WHY'S and means. and of course MT Higgins as new member could not expect anything better than he got. The west and middle west as usual, got the hest places. although New England farei better this time than last terongress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12

mitfea appreciated his coming to tes- fffv and rpcoznized the motives Of his Huwfliinxuess to reveal the actions of another msn. But ue are here on serious and important business said Senator Armstrong.
 United states Senator John r. Dry den uf New Iersey. president of the Prudential insurance Go cf America. wax next csIief
 ruafrfbufious aEzreEztinx S2SoOo werp made to the rsputiican national eaan unfffee fn ls<S. Ig1p and 1904 hy the Prudential Insurance company. nrxrr9fng te q stzfeuent made today hT eounssl HuEkes nefaFe fhe ensn- mlffee of larestiznfi1nL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
DROPPED DEAD
Mill Plain Man Who Was Appar- entity in the Best of Health When
 He Came to Town.

James B. Lawton of Mill Plain walked into Patrick Hackett's saloon on East Main street this forenoon and after being there a short time he was taken suddenly i'll and passed away in a short time. Medical Examiner Crane viewed the body and gave per mission for it's removal to Mulville's mOrgue. Lawton was well known about town and from all accounts he has had more trouble the past few years that comes to the ordinary mor- tai, so that probably he was glad to lay down the burden of life and take a place beside the ashes of his fath- CTS in the quiet of the grave.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
THE ANIMAL MEETING

Willimantic, Dec. 12-The annuar meeting of the Connecticut board of agriculture was held here today in the town hall. There was a large att tendance of farmers. Colonel James F. Brown of North Stonington, sec retary of the state board called the meeting to order and the exercises opened with prayer by Rev Ashley E. Leavitt of this city. Mayor Daniel J. Dunn welcomed the delegates and Edwin G. Seeley of Roxbury replied to the welcoming speech. Governor Roberts is ex-officio president of the organization but he was unable to be present and sent letter of regret.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
Firsr Bni Passed.

The senate today passed It's first hin for the season. It was measure authorizing the construction of rail- road bridge in Arkansas.
 The house committee on interstate and foreign commerce held its first meeting today. As copies of the yari- ous railroad rate measures introduced were not available. the committee gave them no consideration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
Taking No Chances.

The following advertisement appears in Devonshire newspaper: "Widower. no family. renting a small farm near Kingsbridge. wants a housekeeper: a ehapel-going person. and one that has charity, which is the love of God, pre- ferred. with views of marriage, if the Lord prospers my ways and she be will ing Apply" etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
er~s eermsn Hospltal

The corner stone of pev German hos Fital vss laid ia San Frsnciseo recent ly. The hospital vfll cost tssooso aud will be one of the best arranged and equipped in the world It vlll bs ths work 0f the German Gsnsrsi Bs1srolszl sociefy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
chinsa. rnns.,s.rahinr

Tn China an odd way of taking the census prevails. The cities and towns are arranged in groups of ten houses. The oldest man in each group visits the nine houses which, with his own. make up the group. counts the mem bers of every family, and sends his report to the imperial census bureau.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
Fucour.Rsng Her.

Miss Thutfyfore-Auntie. do you think it is justinable to marry a man ts reform him7
 Elderly spinster-Wsll. if you feel that you've just got to marry somebody. ArzbellA. suppose that's as good an sx- euss ss any.-ChIcsgp Tribune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
TRUCE REACHED.

Old Lyme, Dec PA truce has been reached in the strenuous affairs of Mir Bacon, the aged ward of J. s. Noble, conservator, and probably there will be no conflict at the Bacon home be- tween the guards of Mir Rowland and those of Mir Clark, who has been made a caretaker on the place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
Relative to a useful Xmas present

We received to-day very fine lot of ENGLISH WORSTEDS in choice exclusive patterns about thirty different designs - one SUITING of each. Having bought these goods right, we are in po- sition to make up suit of your selection at $25 and $50. If you don't consider the suit $40 value, you are at liberty to leave same on our hands. If you wish to make yourself an ideal XMAS gift, here is your opportunity We suggest that you drop in and make selection, and be measured within the next ten days, in order that We may have garments ready for you to wear XMAS DAY.
 MAH0N, Tailor, SaIesrOOms No. }. No. 4 andNO. 5 Lewis Bldg. No. 65 Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
Easy Enough.

How do you manage to get your two boys to be satisfied with their Christmas toys2'
 Each always likes the others pres ents Letter than his own. so we make them exchange. and then we have peace. Chicago Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Counecticut. Generally cloudy. with scattered rain or snow tonight. Wednesday. snow furries in north portion. fair in south portions light noFtheTiy to essteriy winds. be- coming westerly Welnesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
TOBACCO FACTORY BLOWN UP

Louisville. Dec. 12-The tobacco factory at EIkton. entucky. owned by the American Snuff company, was blown up by dynamite this morning. There was no loss Of life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
DRANK cARBoLIc ACID.

Torrington. Dec. 12-Dennis Heag' any. sixty-five years of age. Veteran of the civil war. ended his life te-siay by taking a dose of carholic acid. No reason is assigned for the act
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
ID nPEN MORE RnXEs.

New York. Dec. I2-Preliminary le- gal steps to open 114 more ballot box = were taken to-day hy counsel for William R. Hearst
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
INCREASE IN WAGES

New York, Dec. 12-An increase of ten per cent. in the wages of the op- eratives employtl by the American Woolen company was voted to-day at meeting of the agents of that com pany.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
PRIEST FOUND DEAD.

North Tonanwanda, N. Y, Dec 12.- The Right Rev Patrick Cronin, man. aging editor of the Catholic Union and Times of Buffalo, was found, dead at Ascension church parsonage early to- day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
Ladies Desks for Christmas.

They're being bought right along now by thoughtful people who arc taking time by the fOrelock and buy ing early. Prices g to S45.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
nen,, pe,ks slO.OO to ssO. .0o.

This Is always one best store to trade at We've made this the best furniture store and no small part Of it is our desk department. Factories and offices furnished in this line from the largest stock in the city and sf the most reasonable prices. Come In and see the show. We've just opened up a complete line of small Roll Top Uexks
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
Fine, luxurious Leather Up holstered Turkish Rockers.

Those great. big comfortable pieces that will last lifetime. We've a fine lot of them just opened up and you will enjoy thorough comfort if you possess one. Anyway come in and see for yourself. Priced from S31.50 te S9000
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-12
Selections can be put aside for
 later delivery.

The hsmpson .SeIleu Furniture Ca. sssusuT asssg isr .s lsitsrnfi
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