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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19

every one of the rs districts. The largest
delegations were from the central dis
tricts. The Illinois delegation was head
ed by President Perry and Secreatry-
Treasurer William Ryan; Ohio was head
ed by President w. H Haskins, and west
ern Pennsylvania was headed by Presi-
dent Patrick Dolan. The three anthra-
cite districts, headed by President John
Fahy and T. D. Nichols, we're represent
ed by $50 delegates.
Reports from the districts show a
shortage in work compared with pre-
vious years. In Indiana the average has
been less than three days in the week
1t is said present conditions would tend
toward further reduction in wages were
there a scale to be fixed this year. The
approaching joint conference of the
central Pennsylvania district at Altocna
is being considered with some anxiety
by the mine workers. It is believed the
operators will endeavor to force heavy
reduction in the scale. The convention
is expected to take some action antlci-
pating such condition.
Welcomed by Mayor.
Mayor Hoffman delivered brief ad-
dress of welcome on behalf of the city
and H. L. Dunn on behalf OF the Central
Labor union of this city. President
Mitchell responded, and, after short
address to the miners on their reassem-
bling for the labors Of another conven-
ton, he announced the following COM
mittee on rules and order of business:
William Dodds, Pittsburg; Richard
Gilbert, of central Pennsylvania district,
and w. T. Morris, of Illionis. The Gre
dentials committee announced the seat
ing of all the delegates except those fror1
districts z and %, which had not paid up
in full. Their case was referred to a
special committee. The credentials
committee report announced that 1,OO5
locals are entitled to representation IN
the convention with / ,843 votes. A re-
cess was then taken
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
To Lail for Four Years.

Detroit, Mich, Jan. 17.-John T. Hofr-
man, ex-coroner of Wayne county, who
was found guilty Saturday of the charge
of obtaining money from the state by
false pretenses, was Monday sentenced
to four years Imprisonment in Jack
son prison by Judge Murphy. Hoffman,
who was elected sheriff of this county
at the November election, collected lille
gally fees from the state by means of
fictitious charges in connection with in
quests.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
Fire in Court House.

Chicago, Jan. 17.--An explosion in
the paint shop on the fourth floor of
the county building started a fire that
Quilted the south end of the top story
Monday and threatened the venerable
pile, with it's sister structure, the city
hall Several persons were injured.
two seriously. Courts were adjourned.
and county business was thrown into a
condition of chaos. The loss is esti-
mated at $4,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
Miners GATHER
At INDIANAPOLIS
NATIONAL CONVENTION CALLED
TO ORDER BY PRESIDENT
MITCHELL.
WELCOMED TO CITY BY
MAYOR HOFFMAN
Nearly 600 Delegates Present at Open
ing Meeting-Reports Show Short
age of Work Compared with Pre-
vious Years.

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. II. = The six
teenth annual national convention of
the United Mine Workers of America
was opened Monday by President Mitch
ell in Tomlinson hall. Nearly 900 dele
gates were in their seats, representing
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19

If 1t is true that experiments in italy
recently demonstrated that messages
sent by autobiography cannot be di-
verted from the point for which they are
intended, one of the hitherto hardest OBJ
stacles in the way of the ultimate success
of the wireless has been overcome.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
Wisconsin Banker Dead.

WATERFOWL, Wis, Jan. 17.-Col. Dan
lei Jones, organizer of and identified
with many banks in Wisconsin, is dead
here, aged SO years. lie was president
of the Wisconsin national bank for 40
years, and in early days as head of the
railroad board was instrumental in
bringing railways into the state.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19

day dismissing the writ of <certiorari
to the circuit court of appeals for the
Eighth circuit and reversing the verdict
of the district court for the Eastern
district of Missouri on the ground that
the payments to Burton were made in
Washington. The district court was
therefore reversed and the case remand
ed for new trial.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
Are You Going 70 Florida or New
Orleans ?

Tickets on sale via Queen &c Crescent
New Orleans and other points south at
greatly reduced rates, good returning May
Dist, 1905.
Also variable route tickets good going to
points in Florida and Cuba via Atlanta, and
returning via Asheyille. For rates and
w. A. Beckler, NJ p A, 113 Adams Street,
Chicago, Ill.
D. p Brown. N e. p. A., II Fort Street, w,
Detroit, Mich.
w. w. Dunnavant, T. P. A., Warren, Ohio
w. G. Rinearson, G. T. A. Cincinnati, Ohio.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
Two Deaths at a Fire.

Garrett, Kan, Jan. III. W. Fash
ing, who was injured in the explosion OF
natural gas early Monday that destroyed
his bakery, two adjoining stores and
damaged several other buildings in the
neighborhood, died later of his in
juries, making two fatalities. The 9TH
ers injured will recover.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
The Wav of Some Women.

"Grace and Minnie have quarreled,
and both are miserable"
mo, they have made friends and are
perfectly happy again"
How do you know?"
81 saw them crying together. Royal
Magazine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
FIFTEEN YEARS OF TORTURE
Itching and Painful Sores Covered
Head and BOdy-Cured In AZ
Week by Cutfcurn.

"For fifteen years my scalp and fore
head was one mass of scabs, and my body
was covered with sores. Words cannot
express how | suf red from the itching
and pain / tried many doctors and
treatments, but could get no help, and
had given up hope when friend told me
to get Cuticura. After bathing with Cuti-
cura Soap and applying Cuticura ONT
ment for three days, my head was as
clear as ever, and to my surprise and JOY,
one cake of soap and one box of ONT
ment made a complete cure in one week.
(Signed) II. B. Franklin, TIT Washington
St., Allegheny, Pa"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
Long-Felt Want.

to get up 3 Regulator for Chills and Fe-
ver,," suggested the deep thinker.
What do you mean? An ague curer'
"Well, no; | mean a regulator that1l
make the chills come on warm days and
the fever on cold days. - Cleveland
Leader.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
Two Children Burned to Death.

Philadelphia, Jan. 17.-In fire which
Monday destroyed the residence Of
George Troxell, two children, George,
aged II months, and Teresa, aged four
years, were burned to death.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
A Slur on the Donk.

Nordy-Why do you call that lawyer
q donkey?
Butts-He can't even draw convey
ance.
Nordy-Well, a donkey can.-Louis-
vile Courier-Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
The Feeble Lad.

Indulgent Mother-John, wish you'd
quit sending that boy around on all sorts
of errands. He's not bit we'll lately and
hardly able to get back and forth from the
practice meets of his athletic oub.-Balti-
more American.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
Bank Robbed.

Macon, Ga, Jan. IL. - Information
has reached this city from Lafayette,
Ala, that a bank in that town was dyna
mited early Monday and $4,000 taken.
Citizens are securing the country for the
burglars
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19

Successful experiments have been
made in the treatment of neuralgia and
hysteria with radium at the Salpetriere
hospital, in Paris.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
Carter Elected Senator.

Helena, Mont, Jan. II. - Thomas H.
Carter was elected United States senator
Monday, receiving so votes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19

The forestry station at Dodge City
has supplied western Kansas farmers
With more than 100000 trees this year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
Scientific Discovery.

After reading about those cracks in the
evening luminary we naturally reflect that
the man in the moon must be the lone tis-
sure man.-Kansas City Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
The Limitations Of Our Language.

"She seems to be woman of unusual
tact"
"Tact is no name for 1t. She's had
the same housemaid for nearly two
years. Chicago Record-Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
The Fruit of Experience.

Mrs. Spenders-I wonder what will
be the popular styles in bonnets this
spring?
Mr.. Spenders-My dear, women's
bonnets will be divided into two styles
this spring, as usual-the style you
don't like and the style can't afford.
Royal Magazine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19

The whipping post has lately been sug-
gested as a cure for about everything ex-
Cept frenzed finance Why not try it on
that IN Y Mail.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
Iron Workers Strike.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 17.-TYelve thou
sand men at the Putiloff iron works
struck Monday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19

gives to Salzer's Oats its heartiest en-
dorsement. Salzers New National Oats
yielded in 1904 from $50 to 300 bu per
acre in 80 different States, and you, Mr..
Farmer, can beat this in 1905, if you will.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
NEW TRIAL FOR BURTON.
United States Supreme Court Reverses
Decision in Case of Kansas
Senator.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE case of
Senator j. R. Burton was decided by the
supreme court of the United States Mon
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19

Pity the boy who, at his birth, is sem
fenced to idleness for life.-Chicago Rec
ord Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19

After man once loses his reputation It
is pretty hard for him ever to lose II
again.-Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19

All the fun of having bank account 10
DESTROYED for a woman because the cashier
knows how much money she hasn't got
n Y Press
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19

You can't play truant from the school
of experience
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
LASTING RELIEF .

was broken, owing to irregular action
of the kidneys. was suffering intense
" from severe pains in the small OF my
back and through the kidneys and an
noyed by painful passages of abnormal
secretions. No amount of doctoring
relieved this condition. began taking
Doan's Kidney Pills and experienced
quick and lasting relief. Doan's Kid
ney Pills will prove a blessing to all
sufferers from kidney disorders who
will give them fair trial"
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. T.,
proprietors. For sale by all druggists.
price 30 cents per box.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
To Cure O. Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money ifit fails to cure.
e. W. Groves signature is on each box 25c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19

In England man cannot marry his oe-
ceased wifes sister, but in this country he
may marry his divorced brothers wife
N Y World.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19

and this notice to the John A. Salzer Seed
Co., La Crosse, Wis, and you will get
their big catalog and lots of farm seed
samples free. *. IL
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19

SpeItz or Emmer, above illustrated
gives so bushels grain and four tons hay
besides per acre. It's wonderful. Salzer's
seeds are pedigree seeds, bred up through
careful selection to big yields.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22
JUDGE SUMMONED.
Ordered to Show Cause by Chief Jus
tice Of Minnesota.

REDWOOD FALLS, Mimi. November
22.-Just as Judge Benjamin F. Weber OF
the district court concluded his charge to
the Jury in an arson case here yesterday
Sheriff Schueller stepped to the bench and
served a writ OF mandamus on Judge Web
Der, signed by Chief Justice Start OF the
supreme court. commanding Judge Weber
to show cause why he should not forever
be barred from taking further action in
tho case of Jane A. Phillips and others
against Knud Z. and Hans Mo.
Hans Mo is wealthy banker of Sleepy
Eye and recently obtained an injunction
from Judge Weber restraining Jane A.
Phillips and her relatives from harvesting
the crops on 400 acres of land and other
wise remaining in possession of the land,
which is said TO be worth $4,000. The Phil
lips people were practically denied the right
of trial by jury. and when their attorney
objected TO certain proceedings the court
fined him $3.50 for contempt OF court, the
maximum penalty of the law.
Judge Weber Is directed by the supreme
court to appear In person before tho court
In st. Paul November % and show why the
case should not be tried by some other quail
flied judge OF a district court. This II the
third time in the history of Minnesota that
such action has been taken, but this case.
on account of the decisive action Of the su-
preme court, has created a sensation IN
legal circles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22
400 ESCAPED FROM FIRE.
Close Call for School Girls at Lawrence,
Mass.

LAWRENCE, Mass. November 22-AlI
but one Of 100 girls attending the parochial
school of st. Anne's parish. whose lives
were endangered by FIRE in the building to-
day. escaped without injury. although
twenty-five of them were caught In nets
by firemen as they were dropped from
a third-story window by teacher. Rena
Drouin. twelve years old, was taken to a
hospital suffering from the effects Of fright
and inhaiins smoke. It was thought che
will recover. All the pupils except those
on the third floor who escaped by means
o fthe net marched out Of the building
in good order when the alarm was given
The fire was caused by an overheated fur
mace
Sister Mary, one Of the teachers. and her
twenty-five pupils. who were on the third
floor. could not get down the stairs on ae-
count of the dense smoke. The teacher
led the children to tho windows beneath
which the firemen stretched net. Under
the sisters direction the girls climbed out
over the sill and one by one were assisted to
drop and were caught safely In the appara-
tus held by the fremen After the last
child had been cared for. Sister Mary her
self reached the street by means of a lad
der. The damage to the building was
slight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22

Mahogany. 100; Humpty Dumpty. log; Sants
Susanna. 108; Skyte, Jog.
Second race. selling, three-yezr -oIds and
up. seven furlopgs, Columbia course-Su-
preme Court. 1g1. King Pepper. 1866; High
Life, 10f; EchodaIe, 100; Rob Roy. 100; Car
RE Jones. 101s Jane Holly. 100; widows
Mite. I06; Arsenal. 100: P1antagenet. l0o;
Gavin c., 104: Cottage Maid. los;
Cannon Ball. 10: Julia NJ, 101
Fiat. 80; Foxy, e6; winchester, %: sLittIe
Euttercup 81; sFrftsi ScheH. 05: sSu6ice. IS.
Also eligible to start ii any OF the above
may be wfthdrxwn-cong 106; Clover
Hampton. 101: Bowling Bridge. 10S: pat
Costfgan. 105
Third race. handicap. steeplechase. four
year-olds and up, about two and one-half
miles. Ben Crockett 18S: woolgatherer. 155.
Dick Roberts, 100; ExpansIonist. 149; Calico
rahs tehee. 145: Seventh Ward. 100.
Fourth race. selling. two-year-olds. six
furiongs, Columbia course. Venus. 81; Cas-
sandra, 81: Kinkora. "a: Montanus. o.; Gre
villa. o.; Paiora, o.: Tickle. 81; Mfntia, oS:
Resdmore, 100: Pater, los; 'yerbosity. 100:
MARY Morris, SO.
Fifth race. three-year-clds and up. one
mile. Columbia course. Jocund. 107: Long
spur, 107: Caronal, 107: Cloten, 10I: Samuel
Fl. Harris, 100: Monacodor, 100: Diamond,
100: Woman. 100
Sixth race. handicap, two-year-olds and
UP, one and one-sixteenth miles, old course.
Ormondes Right. 12S; Pretension, lis: Peter
Paul, ILL.,; Bobhie Kean. no; Zeala 103;
Cabin, 100; Palette, 95; Amberjack. 81; Old
Guard. "a.
apprentice allowance claimed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22
CHURCH UNION SOUGHT.
Branch Of Waldensian Society Organ
ized in This City.

Cavalier Luigi Angelini of Forano Sabina
Italy, delivered an address before the union
meeting In the lecture room of the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church at IL
o. clock this morning. and assisted In per-
fectinR the organisation Of the Waldensian
Society of Washington. the purpose or
which Is to further the cause of the Pro-
testant Church in Italy.
The mass meeting was largely attended,
almost every protestant church in WASH
ington being represented by delegation OF
ladies. The officers of the Waldenssau
Richardson, president; Mrs. Isabel Macfar-
land, vice president; Mrs. Albert Evans.
treasurer; Miss Margaret Mauro. secretary.
A board of trustees for the local society
will be selected letter.
Cavalier Angelini, accompanied by Mrs.
Angelini, Is now making a tour OF this
country. organizing societies In the princi-
pal cities. The largest Waldensian society
in the United States is located in New York.
and has q membership that includes many
prominent members OF the leading protest
ant churches. The Waldensian Is undenom-
national In character and organization. The
principal object is that Of raising funds for
the extension of the cause Of Christ in
Italy.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Angelini gave q very
entertaining historical review OF the work
and the great field for Its extension. The
former made q stirring appeal to enlist the
aid OF the churches In the movement He
explained the progress which had been
made to convert the people OF his native
country since he went there as a mis-
aionary through the munidcence OF Mr..
Silas Mccormick.
Mrs. Richardson. the elected president OF
the society, made q few appropriate re-
marks upon taking the chair and announced
that she would soon call meeting of the
officers at her home for the purpose OF out
lining some definite plan OF action In the
task OF raising funds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22
BASE BALL MAGNATES
nrPoRTAlsT SESSION OF DIRECT
8 oRs AT CHICAGO TODAY.
Special 4,s.pasea to The Star.

Special DtspAteh to The Star.
CHICAGO. H.. November 2e-whiie only
routine business was transacted during the
morning session. nothing. I'm fact. but the
usual solemn directors meeting. the air was
full of subdued excitement and much COM
ment was caused by the presence of most
of the American Associations magnatos.
Hayenor OF milwaukee,. Quinn OF Columbus.
Lennon of St. Pau! and three or four others
came in on early trains and promptly pro-
ceeded to get busy with the American
League people.
INTERCEPTED as to their presence they as
serted that they only wished to arrange a
few small deals and couple oof trades for
players.
These declarations were met with unbe-
ffeving grins, and II was soon common talk
that Ban johnson had summoned the asso.
alton people to discuss an offensive ana
defensive aliiance-a combination to onset
the growing power OF the National League.
A brief canvass among the delegates
showed that sentiment In the American
League IS overwhelmingly In opposition to
any amalgamation with the National or
anything even looking like twelye-club
league.
when went into the game at Philadel-
phia," said Uncle Ben Shibe. sit was on
the plank that there should be two clubs
wherever cities could support them. Com
motto. and III stick against any conssolida-
ton as long as am in the business"
Cleveland sentiment Is all against con-
so,idation." said Secretary Barnard of the
Cleveland club. I'VE cannot see where
big, cumbrous twelve-club league would
make dollar or even hold public interest
Washington is well satisfied with things
as now arranged quoth Jake Stahi. Our
city woke up whole lot last summer. and
we expect TO thrive next year. l don't think
there are three fans In Washington who
favor consolidation
Nothing doing In the amalgamation line
for mine" said Connie Mack That Il
how look at things"
Everybody was waiting with strained ex-
peetancy for meeting between Charlie
Comiskey and Ban Johnson. Up to noon
-Comiskey was invisible. while Ban was
.closeted with Secretary Bruce and did not
emerge from his inner office till time for the
directors meeting.
Abe Pollock, well-known local boxing
referee. came round at 11:30 and offered his
services gratis to arbitrate the prospective
mill. When informed that there would
probably be no fight he went away weeping
bitterly. Somers and Kilfoyle of Cleveland
reinforced by Connie Mack, are anxious to
get Comiskey and Johnson together I'm a
hearty handshake. and still have hopes of
bridging the chasm. but II is feared that the
cement will not be sufficiently adhesive.
Comiskey's fierce attack on Ban couple
OF days ago has made the breach too wide
for Jumping. The regular meeting began at
O'Clock. the New York delegates barely
reaching the scene in time to take hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22
EXTENDED INSURANCE.
Case Submitted in Missouri Court
Against Z. of P

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo. November "a
In the supreme court en- banc today the
case of Mary L. Westerman and others VS..
the Supreme Lodge OF the knights OF Pyth-
las was argued and submitted. This case
involves the application of the principle OF
extended" insurance to the benefit certif-
Gates OF fraternal orders. and practically
involves in Its determination the life of fra
ternal organizations in this state.
The contention of the counsel for the fra
ternal orders Is that the application OF the
extended insurance principle to the business
of the organizations they represent will ruin
them. II will probably be some weeks be-
fore decision will be handed down.