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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20
Sources of Alcohol.

Green corncobs from canning fac.
tories offer a possible source of mate
rial for denatured alcohol. The de-
partment of agriculture has succeeded
by simple methods of fermentation In
getting II gallons of alcohol from a
ton of green cobs, and by similar meth
eds in getting seven gallons from a
ton of green cornstalks. This would
make the latter worth about 81 per ton,
price which would leave little induce
ment to grow them for making alcohol.
They are worth much more to put in
the silo or to cure for foddaR
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20
Renort on National Guard.

In his report Adjt. Gen. Boardman
recommends that the state appropriate
$4,000 annually for the support of
the Wisconsin National guard, that
the annual encampments be increased
from six to eight or ten days, that
each company be empowered to look
after and care for the military prop
erty issued to it, and that wooden
crothing be issued as soon as possible.
The last legislature increased the an
nual appropriation from s135.000 to
$4,000, but provided that it should
be only for a period of tive years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20
Titus viii Retain Place.

Attorney General-elect Frank l..
Gilbert has made the announcement
that upon taking his Office next month
he would appoint A. G. Titus, of SUI
perior, first assistant attorney gen
eral. Mr.. Titus has held the position
since w. d. Corrigan resigned 16
months ago to practice in Milwaukee.
Previous to that he held the position
of law examiner in the same depart
ment. The salary of his present posi-
ton is $4,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20
Mail Courses in Teaching.

Prof. M. v. O'Shea of the depart
ment of education at the University
of Wisconsin has arranged to give
courses in education in the CORE
spondence study department of the
state university. These correspond
ence courses are adapted to meet the
needs of both teachers and parents
They include the principles of teach
ing, the development of childhood and
youth, and the principles of educa-
tional psychology.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20
Fine silver Service for Cruiser

One thousand five hundred ounces
of metal will be used in the silver SER
vice to be presented to the new ar
mored cruiser Washington by the
people of the state after which the
ship is named. The service is COM
posed of So pieces, and will cost $5,-
600. The chief piece is the punch
bowl, in the shape of a gallot, orna-
mented with figure representing
Triton, the trumpeter Of Neptune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20
competent for Jury Service.

During the ice trust trial in Phila'
delphia prospective juror was quiz
zed about the quantity of ice he used.
81 use a little occasionally" he
said. 'sHow much? Enough to temper
a highball?" What do you mean by a
highball?" roared the attorney. AN
amateur" murmured the juror, "can
not presume to enlighten an expert.
This man is competent juror"
chimed the court, and the trial pro
ceeded.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20

Mamma, what's the use of putting
all those things for the baby in that
sterilizing machine?" why, Willie,
so that no bad germs will enter his
system" That's what / thought.
But / know an easier way" Whats
that?" "Why, while you were out I
sterilized the babyi"-Life.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20

Madison.-That life insurance pre-
miums can be materially reduced
without impairing the solvency OF the
companies or the security Of their pro-
lection is the chief feature Of the re-
port of the Wisconsin legislative in
surance investigating committee. Most
insurance authorities have denied
this, but the committee upholds its
claim at length, prescribes new
table of premiums and declares that
any company that cannot comply with
it should be barred from the state.
The committee also submits drafts of
81 bills intended to correct the vari-
Gus evils it's investigations have un-
covered in life insurance. The COM
mIttee investigated the Northwestern
Mutual and the Wisconsin Life, as
Wisconsin companies, and the Union
Central Life as typical outside COM
pany Of conservative record. Based
upon its investigations into these COM
panies and the information secured
from various sources, the report sum-
marizes the evils it has discovered in
the life insurance business as follows:
1T has been shown to the satisfaction
Of the committee among other things,
(a) that the expense charges for in
surance management are excessive
and apportioned unjustly as between
different classes of policies; (b) that
premiums on most classes of policies
are unnecessarily high; (c) that the
dividend returns seldom correspond
to actual conditions; (d) that discrim-
ination is employed in the apportion-
ment Of dividends as between annual
and deferred dividend policies and in
interest rates on policy loans; (e) that
excessive charges have been and are
now exacted upon surrender of poll
cies for cash, or for paid-up or extend
ed insurance; (f) that unreasonable
forfeitures of the reserve are exacted
during the first three years of the pol
icy; (g) that the policies and loan
agreements of many companies con-
tain harsh provisions" The commit
tee is particularly strong in its con-
demnation of campaign contributions.
The testimony, it says, shows that sew
eral foreign companies operating in
the state have made it a common
practice to contribute large sums of
money belonging to the policy-holders
to political party funds, and declares
that such an illegal and immoral prac-
tlce should be prohibited by the legis-
lature. Two other reports were also
filed by the senate members of the
committee who were charged with in
vestigating state insurance especially.
Senators Frear and Roehr signed the
majority report, which holds that the
time is not ripe for inaugurating such
a policy by the state. The minority
report was signed by Senator Rum
nell, Social Democrat, who holds that
such insurance is a necessity, recon-
mends state insurance not only on
life, but for old age and sickness.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20
ReiIroad Commissioners Report.

In his biennial report, submitted 20
the governor, State Railroad Commits
sioner John w. Thomas, of Chippewa
Falls, recommends the enactment of
laws compelling railroads to give two
cent passenger rates on lines earning
$4,000 a mile, giving the state super
vision over the construction and re-
pair of railroads and the issuing of
stocks and bonds to pay for them, and
prohibiting officers, stockholders or
employees of railroads from being
financially interested in elevators or
other large enterprises shipping large
amounts of freight over their lines.
The commissioner gives a long ac-
count OF his investigation of the books
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20
Winter Tourist Rates.

Chicago to Florida and Cuba via the
Big Four Route through Cincinnati
and Chattanooga. Leave Chicago
1880 p. M, arrive Jacksonville $50
a. m. Fastest service to the south.
Inquire of I. P. Spinning, general north
ern agent, 23S Clark street, Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20
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A SNOW PLow.
Prepare for Winter War Upon the
Heavy Drifts.

'In time of peace prepare for wal"
says the proverb. So now if you have
not already done SO, prepare for it.
No person not owning a snow pillow
can guess for a moment how useful
one is after every storm. Boys, a
PATH" cries the head of the family
in the famous old "Snowbound," by
Whittier. The cry will be echoing on
every northern farm very soon-a
path!
A horse, or # the snow be heavy
one, span or yoke of cattle and
this simple homemade arrangement.
and in less time than is required to
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20
Aolidax Excursion Rates.

On December 20, 81, %, %, "a, rs,
80, 81 and January LIST, the Minneapo-
lis e st. Louis will sell round trip ex-
cursion tickets at rate of one and one
third fare, limited for return to and
including January Z, 1907.
For particulars and folders call on
agents
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20

Doan's Kidney Pills cured me in few
short weeks. I am now enjoying the
best of health, have fine appetite,
the best of digestion, ap7 restful
sleep, all due to your splendid pills
Sold by all dealers. SO cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20

Gontlemen. 1
heartily indorse
Doan's X id n e y
Pills, as I have
found by personal
experience t h a t
they are an ideal
kidney remedy. ]
suffered with com
plications of kid
ney complaint for
nearly five years,
spent over 500 on
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20

paid, but under law enacted at the
special session of the legislature a
year ago the unpaid part is drawing
interest at the rate of Is per cent.
1t is expected that the state will re-
ceive about 100000 in taxes on these
earnings. Regarding two-cent pas
senger rates Commissioner Thomas
says: Owing to the fact that the
several political parties in this state
adopted in their political platforms
for the year 1904 demand for Two
cent passenger rate, this department
devoted some time to the study OF
that previous to the enactment OF
chapter 362, laws Of 1905, which prac-
tically Iegislated it out of existence.
In considering the question of two
cent passenger rate, it becomes ap-
parent at once that it is necessary to
divide the roads into two classes, the
secoed class to comprise all new
branches, all branches hereafter con-
structed, and such portions of the
old branches as are not self-support-
ing. Roads of the second class should
be transferred to the first class after
a certain period, or at the option OF
the railroad commission. To ascer-
tain the earning capacity Of the pas
senger business on the first or second
class branches so established, or to
be established, it would be necessary
for the commissioner to demand an
nuaI or semi-annual reports from each
station agent in the state OF the total
receipts for passenger tickets, con-
ductors' collections and mileage books,
the latter to be based only on the
net receipts to the company, all re-
funds to be deducted; also the re-
ceipts from excess baggage and the
revenue from carrying express. On
divisions where the earnings, coupled
with the receipts from the United
States government for carrying mail,
equal or exceed $4,000 per mile, there
can be no doubt of the reasonableness
of a two-cent fare. In fact, such a
rate would increase the earnings on
some of the lines" Commissioner
Thomas makes some arguments in
favor of his contention that the state
should assume control over the con-
struction and repair of railroads. He
expresses the belief that neither the
state nor the interstate commerce
commission will be able to prevent
the 500 road from paying rebates on
much of it's freight business as many
of it's shipments pass through Can
ada. The commissioner gives de-
tailed account of his annual inspec-
ton of the road bed and bridges or
the roads in the state and the improve
ments made thereon at his order
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach
the seat OF the disease Catarrh is blood consti-
tutional disease and in order to cure 1t you must take
internal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, and acts directly the blood and mucous
surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack medi-
cine 1t prescribed by of the best physicians
In this country for years and is regular prescription
1t is composed OF the best tonics known, combined
with the best blood purifiers acting directly on the
mucous surfaces The perfect combination of the
two ingredients is what produces such wonderful
suits In curing catarrh. Send for testimonials Free
FIJI. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, price Csc.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20
To See Husbands Statue Unveiled.

OcC 1USpdhuS StdtUe OHVCTCUs
Mrs. Ellen M. Mcclellan, widow of
Gen. George B. Mcclellan and mother
of the mayor of New York, has ar
rived in New York. She has been re-
siding abroad, but will remain in this
country to be present at the unwilling
in Washington next April of the me-
mortal statue of Gen. Mcclellan.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20
Ascum-aYou're a literary man. YOU

ASCuIu- IUu IC q HUI a Aucu3 JOu
say" Woodby-"Oh, yes, do consid-
cradle writing for the papers" As
CUNT never noticed your name"
Woodby-"Oh, no, have several PEN
names that use; usually Constant
Reader or Pro Bono Publico' or old
Subscriber
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20
National pure food and pruas Act.

Serial No. 1884, assigned by the Govern
ment, and Guaranty that the preparations
comply in every respect with the require
ments of the Pure Food and Drugs Act,
appear on every package of the Garfield
Tea Company's preparations.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20
Half Pay for British officers.

All British officers on the effective
list of the army that are elected mem
bers OF the House of Commons are
to be placed on half pay from the date
of their election.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20

Says a woman: Il care not who
does the thinking so long as l am per-
mitted to do the talking"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20
Three PRINCIPAL German Cities.

The three largest German cities
are Berlin, with population of over
2,04O,000 Hamburg, with $4,000, and
Munich. with about $4,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20

According to the last census there
are IL female well-borers in the
United States.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20
Wisconsin Student Goes to Asia.

Wisconsin Student Goes TO ASIA.
Jesse E. Wrench, fellow in Euro
pean history at the University OF
Wisconsin, has received notification
of his appointment as a member OF
the Sterrett archaeological expedition
which is to spend the next two years
in excavation and exploration in
Asiatic countries. This expedition,
which has been endowed by a num-
Der of men of means in the east, is
under the direction of Prof. John r..
d. Sterrett of Cornell university,
the well-known leader of archaeology
ical investigation in this country.
Mr.. Wrench is one of three graduate
students who have been selected to
accompany Prof. Sterrett. The party
will spend the first two years in arch
geological field work in Asia Minor.
Armenia, Mesopotamla, Syria, and
other countries in the far east. Mr..
Wrench was selected for this posi-
ton because of his excellent work
in Syria two years ago when he was
engaged in archaeological and carto-
graphical work He has resigned his
fellowship at the University of Wis
consin, to take effect Immediately,
and will sail on December Is with
the other members OF the party for
Athens
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20

A bank roll may be roll of honor
and then again it may not.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20

Anyone can dye with PUTNAM FADE
LESS DYES; no experience required;
success guaranteed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20
TRYING EXPERIENCE.
Spent over 500 in Vain Search for
Health.

Miss Frances Gardner, of 500 Jack
son boulevard, Chicago, ILL.,, writes:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20

The more dignity man has the
less use the world has for him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20

Trappers' Supplies Sold Cheap.
Write for catalog and circular No. 8.
N. w. Hide & Fur Co., Minneapolis, MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20

In the last seven years the con.
sumption of beer has fallen from 100
to 20 gallons head in Munich.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20

Top Prices for Hides, Furs, PeIts.
Write for circular and catalogue No. o
N. w. Hide & Fur Co., Minneapolis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20
Furs, Hides, reIts.

Write for prices and ship to Mcmillan
Fur & Wool Co., Minneapolis. MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20

Mrs. Wfnslow's Soothing syrup
For children teething softens the gums. reduces In
hammson. alaYs pain. cures wind collie Csc bottle
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20

For Prices on Poultry,
Either live or dressed, write R. e. Cobb,
S. Paul.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-12-20

When money talks few Of us are
hard of hearing.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-18
CONFLICTING 0RAcLES.

A few days ago the spirit of prophecy from the
Delphian shrine moved nightly upon our neigh
bor THE Sum- and, seated upon the sacred
tripod, it announced in clear and vigorous Eng
lish, much unlike the convenient double-mean-
ing oracles of old, this remarkable and stirring
prediction:
The next Governor of the State of New York
The next Governor Of the State Of New York
will be the next President of the United States
That surely furnished food enough for reflection
to last through the heated term and to cool the
feverish ambitions of aspiring Republican
statesmen who are said to be desirous of reading
in the stars answers to certain questions in
regard to the occupancy Of the White House
after 1908. Having thus given utterance to the
message with which it was charged, there
seemed nothing further for "The Sun" to do
than 10 read from time to time in the shadows
Of coming events the fuflment OF the words of
the oracle
But on Park Row in a high tower it appears
that another seer has also been communing with
fate and destiny. Turning the sibylline
leaves that oated into the editorial sanctum. the
Editor Of The World" has read this equally
! interesting. but perhaps not so startling, an
nouncement Of the will Of the gods. to which. as
in duty bound by his theory of the public good
he hastens TO give publicity in the columns Of
1.-The World:
| No Democrat will be elected Governor OF New
York this year.
The next President Of the United States will
/ not be a Democrat
Unfortunately, one cannot call upon an oracle
to explain. Otherwise the perpIexed readers Of
these apparently conflicting predictions would
be glad to know whether Mr. Hearst for in
stance. is considered in oracular shrines as o
Democrat If not, then in the distressing CON
dition of perplexity in which the readers Of
"The Sun" and "The World" are left the Ques-
ton naturally would be asked, What Of him?
In the mean time. no further voice or hideous
hum" keyed to the Oracular strain has been
raised. The leaves Of the grove OF Dodona are
rustling but only TO the summer breeze and as
the prophets disagree there seems no other
course for plain, matterof-fact people as re
CARDS the Governorship Of New York and the
Presidency Of the United States than to wait the
slow processes Of time and the counting of the
ballots
New-York tribune., 1906-07-18
rHE 0ALLSRrRr DISASTER.

The official inquiry into the derailment Of
the American Line special from Plymouth to
London leaves no doubt as to the cause Of
the disaster at Salisbury, which was attended
by such fatal consequences Search for any
defect in the locomotive. such as broken axle,
and for anything which might have been wrong
with the track has proved futile. On the other
hand the testimony relative TO speed proves to
be unfortunately conclusive. Faster running
than at the rate OF thirty miles an hour at the
Salisbury curve had not been considered safe
by the railroad company, and at the time Of
the disaster the train was moving more than
twice as rapidly. The very general suspicion
which was entertained at the outset therefore
is now fully confirmed. The wreck was due
10 excessive speed.
A significant rider was added TO the verdict
OF the coroner's jury. The members of that
body were unwilling 20 commit themselves to
the doctrine that the occurrence was an acci-
dent pure and simple That theory would i'm
ply that II was unavoidable and that no one
was responsible BY insisting that in future
the railway company should call the attention
Of its engine drivers TO its regulations the jury
indicated a suspicion, IL not a positive belief,
that neglect had contributed to the lamentabIe
result recorded on July /. Feeling that the COM
pany had been 20 blame the jury wanted it's
sentiments to become a matter of record. This
proceeding is the less 10 be wondered at when
II is remembered that, though orders were given
Last February 70 s.og down az the curve these