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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
No Browning.

She was fond of the writings of the
poet Browning. Going into the coun-
try she forgot to take her copy of her
favorite author. She determined to
try and get one at the village shop.
''Have you Browning?" she asked.
mo, ma'am," was the reply Of the
shop man; I'VE have blackihg and
whiting. but no browning. "-Tit-4its,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02

collar in front. The Knockers are drawn
in at the knees Dy means of elastic,
which is threaded in the hens. The
short circular skirt is bound with
striped material, and the waist is set
into a pointed band of the same.
Materials required: Three and one
half yards 46 inches wide, one yard
striped material 20 inches wide.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02

this trouble. 1t was just as if all the
strength had gone from my back.
After suffering for some time began
using Doan's Kidney Pills. The rem
edy acted at once upon the kidneys,
and when normal action was restored,
the trouble with my back disappeared.
have not had any return of it,"
For sale by all dealers. 80 cents a
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N, Y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02

l could hardly walk.
There was an unac-
countable weakness
of the back, end
constant pain aud
aching. I could find
no rest and was
very uncomfortable
at night. As my
health was good in
every other way, l
could not understand
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02

zine around and showed his colleague
the automobile advertisements. Il am
going to get one of these cheaper
grade ones if l find | can afford it, and
I'm trying to find out which / like
best. American Spectator.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02

THUR C. RIPLEY OOWER) IN THEIR
WIRELESS TELE GRAPH STATION.
various models in use he constructed
machine, which he claims is diff
ferent in many respects from any one
now in use, and which can be success
fully operated.
At the age of IL Ripley constructed
a graphophone which would operate
YOUTHS. BERG.
successfully and since then he took
up the study of electricity. The wire.
less machine followed up other in
struments which the young fellow
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Had Met Before.

Two flies met in the pudding sauce,
And one began to sputter-
''Where was it that [ saw you last?
Oh, yes twas in the butterv'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
HIS ONE WEAK SPOT.
Prominent Minnesota Merchant Cured
to Stay Cured by Doan'S Kid
ney Pills.

o. c. Hayden, Of o. G. Hayden &
Co., dry goods merchants, of Albert
Lea, Mimi, says: Il was so lame that
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02

Speaking about showers" and
brides" reminds me of recipe book
that was brought in on tray as the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Same Color as the Skirt.

Next to the one-piece costume which
is most popular there is the blouse,
which harmonizes Or matches the color
of the skirt
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
He Tells Them to Her.

No man believes half the things he
wants his wife to believe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21
The Unwritten Law.

A citizen of some state of the future
which has been brought to a high social
standard will doubtless read with wonder,
in the newspapers of the present period,
repeated references to homicdes which are
locally extenuated, excused or applauded
on the ground # ha"ihg been JUS fled b,
the "unwritten law" What he will prob
ably ask, was this "unwritten law which
transcribed the written or statute law?
Where lay the line of distinction between
a crime and a pralseworthy act of killing L?
Wherefore the lack of formal trials In GER
tain communities despite the presence on
the statute books of laws furnishing murders
with the death penalty and in other COM
munities verdicts of acquittal by juries on
the basis of this same underlined right of
an individual to take human life in certain
circumstances?
The same questions are indeed being
asked today by many thoughtful people,
who fear that the popular conception of law
Is being reduced to an unsafe plane The
"unwritten law" has become an excuse so
universal and so effective that the question
arises whether it is not weakening the but
tresses of our social system. No community
can long endure upon the unstable founda-
ton Of a law system which on the one
Is not reduced to exact terms
BY the 'unwritten law is popularity
meant the doctrine that man or a woman
Is justified in killing another in order IN
vindicate personal honor. The husband
whose wife has been stolen from him the
wife whose husbands affections have been
wrested from her, the father or brother
whose daughter or sister has been seduced.
these me-. under this vague prescription.
seek personal vengeance without mourning
risk of punishment. The "unwritten law
has in certain sections of the country pro-
vided "A safe substitute for the code duello
of years ago. The field of honor is con-
stautly occupied by pistolling men and
women who upon citing this Inchoate stat
ute are permitted to walk free of punish
ment or shame.
1t is an undeniable fact that the 'unwrit-
ten law is of the greater force and pres
tige In those sections where human life is
less seriously weighed and hess highly val
ued. Killings under its shelter occur most
Frequently in the quarters where lynching
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21
Christmas Charity.

This is the time to think practically about
the poor who will have no Christmas cheer
if the charitable people of Washington do
not provide for them. Several organiza-
lions are at work raising funds for big
dinners and others are collecting donations
for the stockings of the youngsters to
whom Santa Claus pays few visits AS
result of these efforts the gloom of pow,
erty. which rests more heavily upon the
unfortunate ones at the holiday season than
at other times, will be lightened. This
work. however. calls for contributions and
the earlier they are assured the more eff
fective will be the results e4t
Many people can help in this beautiful
charity who have no spare change to give.
In hundreds of homes in Washington are
toys that have passed the period of use.
The children have grown tired Of them or
have broken them. and they have been
bundled into the store room for some pos
sible future use. No better use can ever
be found for them than is now at hand.
These toys are in the great majority of
cases far better than those that many
hundreds of poor children ever get Dolls,
horses, drums, guns bears. books, all may
be utilized Few people who have plenty
realize the longing of the children of the
poor for even these cast-off playthings Let
them peep into an alley home and witness
the excitement there over tattered pic
ture book or a battered doll that has
found it's way into the hands of the young
sters and they will have learned a valuable
lesson in the joy of giving
Get all these things together this even
ing. Telephone to the hospitals, or the
charitable societies. Send the ''unconsidered
trifies" away to bring Christmas cheer to
the little hearts that are so sorely bereft
of blessings at this season. Then see that
something goes also into one of the funds
for giving the poor of Washington a day
of gladness and plenty.
This Is old-fashioned charity, not espe-
cially scientific, but very satisfactory. 1t
simply serves to keep alive in the breasts
of the less fortunate members of society
living sense of the Christmas festivity. 1t
marks the day as different from others
and 1t cheers the strugglers on to harder
work to make way against the tides of ad-
verse circumstance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21
Mr.. Roosevelt's Future.

Saws the Charleston News and Courier:
why not make Theodore Roosevelt presi.
dent of the canal zone. to hold office until
the completion of the Panama canal, after
he has served out his present term In the
White House? That would be dsposlng Oh
him in a very satisfactory manner.
The Star made similar suggestion some
months ago and is glad to hear the mo-
ton seconded 1t ought to grow in popu-
larity the more 1t is considered
When the President leaves the White
House he will still be a young man in the
prime of his powers. Leisure for him Is
out of the question. There is not drop
of loafer's blood in his veins. He will be
active to the end, and very active. He at
tacks every task with all his might. He
infused life into the civil service commits
sion, he attracted national attention to
police commissionership in New York city,
he made single regiment in the war with
Spain stand out from all the rest, and he
entered upon even the tranquil duties OF
the vice presidency under full steam. The
bigger the job and the greater the diff1-
culties the better pleased he seems to be.
The presidency of Harvard University is
very important office. and Mr.. Roosevelt
would find In it duties that would be quite
congenial. Were he to take up his pen
again there are several themes in early
American history which he would treat
with the interest he has already given to
others. And service in the Senate might
have its charm for him. But the work
in Panama would demand the utmost siren
uousness of his strenuous nature, and keep
even him on the jump. 1t is pre-eminently
the task of the times, and calls for unfag-
cling industry and large capacity in the di-
recting head.
Mr.. Roosevelt is ambitious, and wants to
live in history. He already has claims
upon attention. He has done some striking
things and today they bulk large. But who
may safely predict their proportions half
century hence? The colonel of the Rough
Riders will be picturesque figure in
small war. Peace between Russia and Japan
was valuable achievement, but the way OF
the negotiator was smoothed for him. Curb
Ing the trusts and the railroads is of domes-
tic interest only-a valuable service which
the country appreciates, but there is no i'm
mortality in it.
But take the Panama canal. The digging
OF that will go down to remote time. NO
other work now in progress in the world is
of 50 great Importance. All the world Will
profit by it when it is completed. 1t has
been begun under Mr.. Roosevelt's admins
tration and should it be completed under
his personal supervision he would remain
for all time the most conspicuous figure
connected with the enterprise. A statue of
Theodore Roosevelt at the one entrance and
that of John T. Morgan at the other would
appropriately celebrate the activities of the
two men who not only dreamed of but
worked for the invaluable piercing of the
isthmus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21
The Patrick Case,

Albert T. Patrick, convicted of securing
the death of an aged man of great wealth
in September. 1900. has been saved from
the electric chair through the Communication
of the death penalty by Governor Higgins.
Patrick declares that he will continue his
fight for liberty. In this connection a
state of affairs is disclosed which throws
serious question upon the safety and justice
of granting complete immunity and early
liberty to an accessory or accomplice to a
capital crime who turns states evidence.
According to the theory of the prosecu-
ton Rice's death was actually accomplish
ed by his valet, Jones' who had been in
duced to commit the crime by Patrick.
Jones confessed, his story being the sol-
tary item of direct proof against Patrick.
Without Jones confession a conviction of
Patrick would have been impossible. A
few months after Patrick had been found
guilty Jones was released from the house
of detention and disappeared. For several
years he has not been heard from and
ii has been stated by the authorities in
New York that they do not know where he
is. Meanwhile Patrick has been conduct
ing an extraordinary fight for his life. Five
times he has been sentenced to death, each
time escaping by narrow margin the
execution of the sentence thrNlgh the in
PREVENTION of the courts, and now at last
through the Communication granted by the
governor. 1t is exceedingly doubtful
whe Their a second conviction could at any
time have been secured IL the higher courts
had granted a new trial, for Jones could
not surely have been produced to testify.
1t is questionable, indeed. If he could be
persuaded to go to New York if his where
abouts were known.
Thus the state has put itself in quandary
by releasing Jones SO quickly after the
first trial. If his confession was truthful
he had been guilty of crime only less
heinous than that of Patrick and had surely
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21
The Influence of the Hour.

Never mind the railroad an the things
they'll mebbe do;
Never mind insurance men and methods
they pursue.
Well give them the attention that is due
them, after while,
But Christmas is approachin so let's cele-
brate in STYLE
big canal,
Nor diplomatic mix-ups we can fix 'em and
shall;
Nor bother bout elections an the men that
make the laws,
There's jes' one boss at present, an that's
good OF Sanity Claus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21

is most In vogue. Thus the doctrines OF
personal vengeance and mob trial and pun
ishment go hand in hand And yet in all
such communities are statutes against kill
ing and courts for the trial of slayers. This
coincidence has Its serious bearing upon the
moral influence of the condonement by
community sentiment of homicides inspired
by motives of individual revenge for in
fractions of personal or family honor.
1t is often reported in these cases that
public sentiment is divided as to the right
eousness of the act" Sentiment usually
divides according to personal predictions
or associations. Seldom is the voice of the
community raised against the system, but
against the specific act. The law sense of
the people has not been outraged, but the
partisan spirit has been aroused. In some
sections perennial feuds result. In others
political animosities develop. The social
organization is affected to the base and the
ordinary processes of law administration
are rendered usually less exact and just
and effective in consequence.
Is there a cure for this undeniable evil ?
Unfortunately an ingrained sense of per-
sonal responsibility which supervenes all
sense of obligation to society prevents in
the affected quarters an effective appeal to
the higher duty of the citizen. Pleas to re-
spect at least the forms of law by writ
ing the hitherto "unwritten law upon the
statute books fall upon deaf ears. A false
conception of honor prevents a recog-
milton of the subtle danger to the state.
Such questions as lie behind the facts in
these cases, 1t is argued, cannot be SUBJ
mitted to iuries for determination. The in
dividual alone, it is urged. must be the
judge of his own righteousness. The
thought of reliance upon public sentiment
to inf1ict upon offender against wo-
mans chastity condign if not mortal
punishment is repugnant to the aggrieved
one. The private slayer of such an Of
fender seldom reflects In advance upon the
widespread publicity his act must visit
upon the woman herself the gossip of evil
tongues stimulated by the sensation, the
exposure of family misfortunes to the scru-
tiny of heartless strangers.
1t is after all the old. old doctrine OF
each man a law unto himself. Society has
been struggling away from the thralIdom
of that condition for centuries. The ''un-
written law is one of the remnants of an
ancient system. a relic of barbarism, a
mockery of our boosted civilization, a crime
against progress. Some day perhaps this
truth will be realized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21

The Springfield Republican takes this
view Of the matter:
1T is noted at Washington that most of
the House members who voted to increase
the salaries of congressman came from the
larger cities and manufacturing districts,
while the opposing members are chiefly
from the country. Several of the Chicago
members, however, voted against the in
crease, and for this they are being taken
to task by the New Workers, who went on
record for the increase nearly in a body.
1t is easy enough to see why the city mem
bers are more urgent for the advance; they
are subjected to a higher cost of living
when away from Washington than are the
country members"
1t is the man behind the vote at home
who decides this question. To the average
city voter five thousand dollars year Is
not large sum. If he does not draw a
large salary himself he knows men who do,
and in other ways is familiar with big
figures. In the country 1t is different. Five
thousand a year is, to employ a rural
phrase. "a mighty sight of money" and
nearly any farmer considers that his repre-
sentative in Congress is well paid at that
amount. That tells the whole story.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21
Too HaStY.
From the New York Evening Post,

Accompanying the Presidents message
on the discharge of the colored troops,
there is no new evidence bearing on that
case. There are appended several military
precedents for the discharge of soldiers, or
the disbandment of organizations, but these
were all, with one doubtful exception, In
time of war, and for openly mutinous or
cowardly conduct. The parallel with the
18th Infantry is by no means complete.
Mr.. Roosevelt makes it clear that he had
1t in mind to do an act of signal justice,
and in the interest of discipline in the army
but 1t seems clear also that he was too
hasty and too sweeping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21

earned some measure Of punishment. It Is
true that in this as in many other cases
the evidence OF the accessory was obtain
able only through the promise of immunity.
But it would seem to have been the plain
est precaution to keep this vitality important
Witness, himself guilty man, under re-
straint until Patrick had been executed or
acquitted In this case, owing to the record
breaking proiongation of the case by Pat
rick and his counsel, Jones detention would
have been of long duration, but, in view
of the gravity of his own offense, hardly
too long to punish him for his share in
the crime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21
Is This Progress?
From the Providence Journal.

fTOFIut1Ct
Municipal water supplies are VIGOROUSLY
the source of much contagion every year
in this country. In Pittsburg the city's
drinking water is pumped from the filthy
Allegheny river and is believed to be re-
sponsible for the two hundred or three hun
dred cases of typhoid fever now existing
within the municipal limits; while at Scran-
ton the same disease is spreading and the
water supply is thought to be the cause.
1t seems as if in this age we ought to
be able to prevent contamination from such
a source.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21
Take Off Tax on Art.
From the Richmond Times Dispatch.

If anything could justify a tariff tax on
paintings and statuary that cannot be du-
plicated it would be the belief on the part
of American artists that freedom from
competition would give us an Athens or
Florence in America. Unfortunately for the
high tariff fanatics the artists of note in
America are practically unanimous in their
opposition to this restraint upon artistic
tendencies in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21
A Word of Approval.

DO you think your congressman does five
thousand dollars worth of work every
year,"
THAT amt the point" answered Farmer
Corntossel Were grateful to him for not
costin' fifty thousand or so in mistakes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21
SHOOTING STARS.
A SuMciencv,

$50 you are not interested in polar ex-
ploration."
NO. answered Mr.. Sirius Barker, IT
can see enough fuel problems staring us in
the face right here at home without annex
ing any more.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21
Blazes.
From the Baltimore American.

From the Baltimore American.
The cremation of children locked up alone
by parents who do not read the newspapers
continues, with the normal result. Next
week it will be the turn the unthinking
amateur Santa Clauses. There should be
laws passed compelling the fre-proofng of
this holiday character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21
Fixing the Blame.
From the New York World.

Mr.. ]. j. Hill has finally laid the re-
sponsibility for the western coal famine"
upon the dealer. Why not go further and
blame it on the consumer, who ought to
have bought his coal two years ago, when
the railroads were not SO busy?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21

If Raisouli continues to perform, it will
be necessary for Mr.. Perdicaris to come
forward with some new evidence to the eff
feet that he is at heart a very gentle and
agreeable person
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21

Mr.. Foraker is apparently almost tempt
ed to go so far as to say that those COL
ored troops are discharged not constitution
ally, but only in the administration mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21
Immediate Concerns,

80 you have dismissed your fortune
teller?"
Yes" answered the car
Have you ceased to worry about the
future?'
I'm so busy lodging the present that 1
don't have time to think about the future"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21

With the legality of acts of Secretaries
Hitchcock and Wilson and of the President
himself brought into question there should
be some lively days ahead for the constitu-
tional lawyers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21

~ Having secured a Communication of SEN
tence in the face of tremendous difficulty.
Patrick may feel that a pardon ought to be
comparatively easy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21
Tip to Husbands.

From the Chicago Tribune.
If still in doubt as to the kind of Christ
mas present that will please your wife, try
giving her a little more of your society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21

The off-hand manner in which troops are
discharged ought to convince Europe that
nobody in this country is looking for war
with Japan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21

The average policyholder, despite the agl-
tation that has occurred, does not see much
for him to do except to pay up and look
pleasant and hope for the best.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21

In accord with the custom of the season,
Mr.. Roosevelt has presented Congress with
some of his most careful and original lit
erary efforts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21

Owing possibly to the largeness Of the
salaries involved, insurance elections are
not followed by declarations of willingness
to serve in the ranks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21
A Jay Town.
From the Chicago Record Herald.

There is in this great country only one
place where such things as fake" bicycle
of swindling the public. 1t Is hardly neces-
sary to mention the name of the town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21

California will carefully inspect new reci-
procity treaties to see whether any ques-
lions of state rights can come up under
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21

Count Bom is earning what he can with
his pen and waiting to see what next st.
Valentines day will do for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-21

II is small satisfaction TO the coIored
soldiers to be told that they might have
been dealt with even more summarily had
they been white.