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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Masonic Ruildino Dedicated.

Milwaukee.-With the raising of
the stars and stripes to the top of a
Flagstaff hundred feet high in the
beautiful grounds adjacent to the
home on Springbrook farm, the gift
Of the 319 acre farm by Willard A.
Van Brunt to the Wisconsin CON
sistory of Scottish Rite Masons was
formally opened. AS the American
emblem floated to the breeze, 200
men, women and children joined in
the singing of the Star Spangled
Banner"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Found Unconscious on Track.

Kenosha.-John Strumball, aged 26
years, resident of Racine, was
found lying unconscious along the
tracks of the Northwestern railway
just north of Kenosha. The man had
been terribly injured by being struck
by train or by some blunt instru-
ment. He was found by boys return
ing from a picnic and an ambulance
was summoned. Physicians attend
ing him believe that his skull is frac
tired
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Description of Ship.

A general description of the airship
is as follows:
In length it is 164 feet. It's greatest
diameter is SO feet The materials of
which the bag is made are pure rubber
and silk, with the top of the bag
a perfectly smooth surface, which will
not accumulate frost, snow or sleet.
and thereby decrease the ascensional
power. BY a simple device provision
has been made for the removal of snow
from the top of the ship.
The propelling power of the airship
lies in three motors, of the inner COM
bustion type and using gasoline for
fuel. The combined horsepower Of
the motors is 100, although the con-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Mr.. WeLLnnor,'s OlOn VieUs.

1t is interesting to note that In the
gossipy discussions Of the venture by
men who pretend to know nothing OF
aeronautics nor the polar regions, the
two objections most often urged are
the two which caused Mr.. Wellman
and his associates in the construction
and Quitting Of the ship the most per-
plexity. The manner in which he pro-
poses to overcome one of these dangers
that from fast, adverse winds-has
been explained by Mr.. Wellman, thus:
eve have already explained how we
hope to make progress with our air.
ship by means of our motors ana
screws when the winds are favorable
in direction, and also when they are
unfavorable. but not of too great We
locity. What are we going to do when
they blow adversely and also too
strongly to permit us to advance with
the motors?
"This brings us to one of the funda-
mental features of the method which
we have adopted. 1t is this:
81. With favorable winds or unfa-
yorable winds of relatively small We
locities-motor at a proper speed of
from ten to II geographical miles per
hour, with IL miles per hour as per-
haps the mean speed.
SO. With unfavorable winds of high
er velocities-StOp the motors and
throw out upon the ice sheet over
which we are sailing a dragging an
Choir or retardateur-a device calculat-
ed to offer the maximum of resistance
in proportion to it's weight-and by
this means to drift slowly with the adj
verse wind.
Assuming that this method works
out as well in practice as in theory
and there are many reasons for believ-
ing that it will do so to at least fair
degree-we have then this principle:
81. That the winds that blow with
our course, directly or obliquely, add
their movements to the advance which
we expect to make with our motors
and help us so much on our way.
"2. But contrary winds of velocities
greater than our motor speed, or so
great that motoring against them
would be an uneconomical use of fuel
are not losses to be deducted at full
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Boys Have Narrow Escape.

Green Lake.-A sailboat belonging
to Capt. Pierce, which was being oper-
ated by unskilled hands, capsized in
a heavy sea about one mile from the
north shore of Green lake. The boat
was being sailed by members of the
boys choir of st. Marks church, Chi
cago, who were giving concerts at
Pleasant Point hotel. The boys came
off with nothing more than good
scare
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02

Menasha. - When the Wisconsin
Archaeological society meets here next
September a stone monument will be
unveiled on the river front to the
memory of Jean Nicolet. The funds
for the memorial are now being col
lected by the Menasha club of ladies'
and it is said that practically the en-
tire sum has been pledged. Nicolet, as
is well known, was the first white man
who travelled on the Fox river.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Rusty Nail Causes Death.

Pewaukee. - Frank Fleming, aged
about nine years, second son
of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Fleming,
of this place, died of tetanus,
caused by stepping on rusty nail
about ten Gays ago. At first the foot
seemed sore, but did not cause much
inconvenience to the boy, and he was
playing around with two companions
every day until a week later, when
he suddenly became worse. Lockjaw
set in, followed by terrible convul-
sions, and death ended his sufferings.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
What the Car VIII Carry.

Suspended from the bag is the car,
or basket, which contains the motors,
gasoline supply, cabins for the explor-
ers, motor sledges scientific apparatus
and food supply. This last item
weighs 500 pounds and is contained in
a chest containing 16 cubic feet. When
it is stated that this supply is sufi-
cient to nourish five men for Is days
some idea of the great economy of
space being practiced may be gained.
Of course, the disposition of the weight
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Erred Into Wedding Party.

Racine.-Angered because she had
not received an invitation to the festi-
vities. following the wedding of Mr..
and Mrs. George Kamm, at Caledonia,
Mrs. Henry Miller, an aunt of the
bride, fired five shots at the merry
makers just as a chorus was serenad-
ing the happy couple. Then when the
brides father went to her home to re-
monstrate, Mrs. Miller attacked him.
scratched his face and tore his cloth
ing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Would Give Bachelors a Chance.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. there are too
many bachelors among Milwaukee
butchers, President Joseph F. Seng,
president of the Milwaukee associa-
ton has asked all butchers who will
attend the national convention here
August 81, % and % to bring their
unmarried daughters with them. The
principal subject for discussion at the
convention, however, will be the meat
scandal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Will rosecute Ice Dealers.

La Crosse.-Following the decision
of Attorney General Sturdevant that
an ice combine exists in La Crosse,
District Attorney Bosshard has an
nounced that he will prosecute the
three dealers here to the last for con-
spiracy. Gen. Sturdevant decided that
ice is a necessity of life, and that a
criminal offense has been committed
in forming a combination to raise it's
Drice
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Telephone Company Reorganized.

Union Grove.-The Union Grove
Telephone company has been reorgan-
lied and incorporated, with capital
stock of $4,000. The village is to be
rewired with metallic wires, and there
will be so phones. A deal has been
made to connect the system with Is
farmers telephones, Is miles north
and south and six miles east and
west. These are 20 be connected with
the Wisconsin Telephone company.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Former Milwaukee Alderman Dead.

Milwaukee. - Former Alderman
Herman Fl. Kroeger Is dead at Spring
Valley after an illness of two days.
Mr.. Kroeger went to Spring Valley
for the benefit of his health. He was
suffering from stomach trouble. Short
" after his arrived there he became
worse. His wife reached his bedside
before his death
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
AIIened Rohher Arrested.

Philadelphia-Aft a search of two
and a half months Lewis Halbert, ac-
cused of robbing the suburban home
of Edward L. Walsh, millionaire Of
this city, of jewelry valued at $4,000
last May, was arrested in Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
chanqed Mind at Altar.

La Crosse.-After securing special
marriage license and after the R(v.
Philip Solamoni, Syrian priest, was
robed for the ceremony, Mary Schafe,
fiancee of F. Joseph, changed her
mind at the altar and will not wed
until the Christmas holidays. Joseph
tried to have the marriage permit ex-
tended to save the three dollars it
cost him, but it expires in 80 days.
LET her have her way" says Joseph.
She's worth waiting for
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Fire in Depere Foundry.

Depere.-Fire partially destroyed
one of the pattern storage rooms of
the C. A. Lawton company machine
shop and foundry The loss cannot be
determined, but it is believed it will
be fully covered by insurance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Woman Given Another Chance.

Racine-Steve Yarone and Mary
Lewodowski, clippers captured at
Milwaukee, were taken before court
commissioner. Yarone was held to
the municipal court for trial on
charge of kidnapping. Mrs. Lewon-
dowski was permitted to go home up
on promising to be a good and faith
full wife.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Epworth LEAGUE Chooses Officers.

Sheboygan.-The Epworth league of
the Fond du Lac district, closed .
two-days convention here with the
election of these officers: President,
Rev. J. H. Paul, Fond du Lac; first
vice president, Mrs. Cora Sakett,
Campbellsport; second vice president,
Mrs. Charles Cawles, Oakfield; third
vice president, Mrs. Hattie Vandebo-
CART, Sheboygan Falls; fourth vice
president, Miss Grace Potter, Wau-
pun; secretary, George Cornell, She
boygan; superintendent Junior Ep-
worth league, Mrs. John Wills.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
To Entertain Waterfowl Guests.

Watertown.-At a meeting of bust
mes men and citizens plans were form
ulated for entertaining the guests who
will be present at the fourth annual
Homecoming Sunday, August 5. The
executive committee is composed of
Mayor Arthur Mulberger, former May
or H. Wertheimer, Max G. Kusel, J. M.
MallOy. J. p. Holland.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
MARRIAGE Surprises Friends.

Kenosha.-Ella Toner, local teach
err, and James A. Cavenaugh, of Cape
Town, South Africa, were married at
New York. Their friends here are
surprised. The couple will live in
Cape Town.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
cI.ndestine Trade in Arms.

Victoria, B. C.-Advices received by
the Athenian that the Chinese govern
ment has become alarmed because OF
the growth of the clandestine trade in
arms and ammunition, much of which
are sent from America
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
pismlsses Land Fraud CHARGE.

MISUNDERSTANDING Quarles, Of the
United States district court, released
Joseph Black, John G. Black and Au-
gust Anderson, Of Shawano, Wis, held
on land fraud indictments by the
grand jury at Portland, Ore.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Kappa SIGMA Banquet

Chattanooga, Tenn.-With the cleo
ton of officers and banquet the BIZ
ennial conclave of the Kappa Sigma
fraternity came to an end Friday
night. The meeting place for 1908
was left to the executive council.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Horseman Ends His Life.

East Aurora, N Y.-John Bradburn
shot and killed himself at his home
here while temporarily insane. Brad
burn was one of the recognized horse
men of the day and had recently writ
ten a book on horse training.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Not His Time to Die.

Ashland.-F. r. Pots swallowed
enough laudanum to kill dozen, in
a hotel here, after addressing fare
well note to his mother, then he shot
himself, but the bullet hit his ribs.
The shock was so great that Pots
vomited the poison and will live. He
is a well known lumberman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Nav Have Beer Murder.

COMMUNICATING body of Ole Mar
tinson, a carpenter, was found in the
Wisconsin river. Physicians testified
that he had not died of drowning and
the cause of the deep wound on his
forehead is not yet explained.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
EIoners Landed in Jail.

Racine.-Mrs. Leida Genoshewsky,
wife of William Genosehewsky, form
er saloon keeper at Sheboygan, and
August Heming, also Of that place,
who eloped two weeks ago, were ar.
rested and lodged in jail. Heming
also has a wife in Sheboygan.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Accents cali TO BeIoit church.

Beloit.-The Rev. Chauncey T
Edwards, d. D., of Pertville, N. Y,
has accepted the call of the First
Presbyterian church, and will as
sumo the pastoral duties about Sep
TENDER 1.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Deser+er Murders Sheriff.

Richmond, Mo.-City Marshal Will
liam Names was shot and killed by
James Prince, alias Pritchett, deser-
ter from Jefferson barracks, near st.
Louis. Price escaped and is being
hunted with bloodhounds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Unconscious Greatness.

'sThe ancestors of whom you boast"
remarked the reproving friend, s'iis-
played no such pride as yours"
Certainly not answered the haugh-
ty person. why should they? They
had no means of knowing they were to
be my ancestors. "-Washington Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02

tract called for only Is. The largest
motor is 70 horsepower, and in calm
air provides a speed of from IL to IA
miles an hour. With all motors work
ing, the ship will be driven 19 miles
an hour in calmS.
The surface of the bag measures FL
098 square feet, and the volume is 224,-
225 cubic feet. The hydrogen with
which the bag is inflated is made OF
sulphuric acid and iron shavings, and
165 tons of these materials. carefully
selected, were shipped to the expedl-
tons base on Danes island. The as
occasional power of the inflated bag is
Is, 300 pounds The weight of the ship
itself and it's equipment and crew is
1000 pounds, leaving approximately
5000 pounds for cargo. The gasoline
carried weighs $500, which is equal to
a power endurance of $50 hours mo-
toring with the 70 horsepower motor
in full operation. At the rate of from
IL to Is miles an hour this means that
the airship will be able to travel l,oOO
miles in calm air, or far enough to
carry the airship from the base of sup
plies to the pole and back and then
back to the pole again.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
cossacks Disperse Workmen.

Yaroslav.-The workmen in a big
cotton factory here employing 10000
hands struck, demanding the removal
of the Cossack guard and permission
to form a militia. A meeting of the
workmen was dispersed by Cossacks.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Wants Divorce from Fisherman.

Milwaukee.-On the charge that
Gerhard Volkman went fishing every
Saturday morning for six years, and
didn't return before Monday night
each time, his wife sued him for di-
Yorce.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Heat Causes Death.

acknowledgements by the heat
George Millward, aged so years, fell
on a stone step, causing fracture of
the skull from which he died a short
time later.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Board Cuts FREIGHT Rates.

Indianapolis. - The state railroad
commission decided the Vandalia Rail-
road company must make general re-
duction of 33 1-3 per cent. in rates for
all classified freight, from Indianapo-
lis west to the state line.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
Anonlexv Causes Death.

Racine-George J. Margerum, pro-
prietor of Hotel Racine, dropped dead
as the result of a stroke of apoplexy.
He came here from Findlay, o., about
two years ago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-02
EIks in Railroad Wreck.

Kenosha. members of the
Kenosha lodge of Elks were on board
a train wrecked at Moffat, Colo, but
al escaped uninured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-07
Retiring officials Record.

tanned his post when reorganization into
the present form OF government occurred.
For many years he was one of the regular
bookkeeperS, and in 1883 he was elevated to
the post of auditor.
This place he held continuously until
1908, when the populations of one of his
trusted clerks, James NJ A Watson caus-
ed sensation and the disruption of his
office, ard Mr.. Petty resigned. He was
out only short time when he accepted
the tender of the position of second as
sistant assessor, which he will hold until
the advancements following Mr.. OAR
neille's retirement on December 81 go
into effect.
New Assistant Assessor.
The popularity of Mr.. Louis c. Wilson,
the new assistant assessor, was strongly
evidenced as soon as his good fortune in
the promotion list became public prop
erty about the District building, and he
was deluged with congratulations from
all quarters. Mr.. Wilson enlisted in the
District service about eight years ago IN
an humble capacity, and by application
and ability he forged steadily to the
front. Fer some time he was messenger
in the executive Office. then typewriter
and stenographer, and finally through a
series of clerical promotions he was
chosen as secretary to Commissioner
Ross. In this position he was retained by
Commissioner West when the latter sue
ceeded 10 Office Mr.. Wilson's present po-
sition pays $500 per annum. AS assist
ant assessor he will draw $4,000.
The sucCe ssor to Mr.. Wilson has not yet
been chosen. There is no specific desig-
nation OF the place as secretary to the
Commissioner, and Mr.. Wilson is rated
as a clerk in the executive office 1t is
intimated as most likely that the $1,000
place Will go to one of the ranking clerks
in the executive office, and that a 81 200
clerk Will be chosen as secretary to Com
miSSione. West.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-07
London's Latest "Stunt."
Cor. Town and Country.

London Cor Town and Country
In the meantime London is given over to
the tender mercies of American and French
visitors, who have the run of the vast con-
gregation of cities called the British me-
tropolis. Some ingenious newspaper cor
respondent in the United States let 1t be
known here a year or two ago that there
were such things in America as freak"
dinners. with the result that every dinner
not exactly on conventional lines on your
side of the water has been reported here to
have been on the freak" order. 1t has
consequently become the fashion to look
upon all travelling Americans as people de-
sirous of being RECALLED with repasts that
SAVIOR of the eccentric, and the ingenious
hotel thinker has resorted to the widest
stretches of imagination to meet this sup
posed want Even the greatest hotels have
been touched by the desire to please the
alleged American taste in this direction.
The only sensible scheme which / have yet
encountered so far as this idea is concerned
is that inaugurated by the Carlton Hotel.
where, if you like, you may catch your own
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-07
HAVANA TOBACCO HIGHER.
Instruction on Island Sends Price
of Leaf Soaring.

From the Baltimore News.
The Instruction in Cuba and the threats
made by the insurgents to destroy the to-
bacco crop growing on the island have
caused a furry in the tobacco market that
is being felt throughout the country. Fear
full of shortage in Havana tobacco, the
dealers have been buying at rate that has
sent prices of that article soaring. At this
time, it is said, the holders of leaf to-
bacco in Havana could dispose of their
stock at an advance of So a bale. while
In local circles 1t is stated that the ad-
vance in prices has been fully 20 per cent
within the last few months.
BY the head of one OF the local tobacco
concerns it was said this morning: There
is no doubt about the insurrection having
seriously affected conditions in the Havana
tobacco market, and no one can possibly
tell what the ultimate result will be. To-
baccOnists all over the country have been
stocking up for some time. and. of course.
prices have advanced The trouble is not
so much that any shortage exists at present,
but of the fear of Il shortage in the future.
II will soon be too late for the Cubans to
plant a crop for this season. and should
they destroy what has already been plant
ed il simply means that for one year at
least there would be no Havana tobacco on
the market. 1t seems great pity con-
tinued the gentleman referred to, that the
whole country should have to suffer just
because those people want to do a little
fighting; but 1t now looks very much as
II such is going to be the case. l thought
at the time of the war with Spain that
the United States should annex Cuba. and
I am more inclined to think now than
ever From my knowledge of the people of
that island. / am confident that they will
never be able to govern themselves and
that they will be fighting down there for
the next thousand years. If the United
States wants to do them a kindness 1t will
annex Cuba at once and suppress the re-
belion. / believe that 1t will have to be
done before fighting will cease on that is
land"
% IT is impossible to get an idea of the
amount of Cuban tobacco now available
Most of the dealers think that there IS
enough to supply the demand for six or
eight months. and perhaps for a longer
period. Thousands of pounds have been
bought and stored by the cigar manu-
facturers to meet any shortage that may
occur at some future period. One cigar
manufacturer said this morning: Il have
a big trade and 1 cannot afford to take
any risks. l have. therefore bought all the
Havana tobacco that / could in order to
meet future conditions. l know that l may
be taking a great risk by buying while the
prices are so high, but il Is one of those
chances that every man in business has
TO take. If don't buy now l may not
be able to- get the tobacco when l want it..
and then l would be far worse off. Every
one is taking the risk. and i am not going
to be an exception.