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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-11-29
The Primary Election Law.

One of the prominent newspaper
men of the city of Milwaukee is now
engaged in a commendable effort to
focus and clarity as far as practic-
able public sentiment upon the pri-
mary election law. There can be
no doubt but that this law needs
thorough revision, and to make it
what it purports to be some very
radical changes will be necessary.
In the popular idea of primary
election is involved an absolutely
untramelled opportunity on the part
of electors to name whomsoever
they may wish as a candidate for
given office. The primary election
law now in force in Wisconsin does
not meet this conception in either
spirit or letter. The right Of the
voter TO name the person of his
choice is restricted by the provision
for nomination papers," and this
feature should be eliminated from
the law.
Instead of four or five ballots, or
even more, the voter should be sup
piled with but one, and this ballot
should contain only the names of
the Offices to be filled, Immediately
below each a blank space in which
may be written the name of the per-
son for whom the elector wishes to
vote to fill each of the Offices desig-
mated thereon. Such ballot would
be simplicity personified and read
lily understood by all, and at the
same time give to each voter the
coveted privilege of voting exactly
as he pleases, unhampered by pre-
liminary nominations which should
have no existence as a governing
factor in the primary plan.
If the Office seekers and politi-
clans are sincere in their expression
of desire that the "dear people"
should enjoy the fullest possible
freedom in the selection of their
candidates for official preferment
they cannot consistently object to
an innovation manifestly SO just
and practicable as the one which
we have suggested above.
This plan, while not preventing
an aspirant to an official position
from working up boom" for him
self, would give voters freedom
from restriction which they do not
now enjoy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-11-29
Catholic Church.

In the winter time, on Sundays,
High Mass at 1915 a. m. Sermon
and Benediction followed by in
struction-for the children.
On Thanksgiving Day High Mass
at 1000 AIM. Sermon by Rev.
Redka,4 C. Fl. G., afrom Chippewa
Falls. After service dinner will be
served in the basement of the
church by the ladies of the congre-
CATION. All are invited.
REV. A. HOPDEGARD.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-11-29
Contrary to Law.

The discovery is made dy Wash
ington lawyer, it is said, that the
action of President Roosevelt in
putting into effect the simplified
spelling may be in violation of law
that was passed by Congress some
years ago.
1t is said that about twenty-five
years ago Congress passed joint
resolution, which was approved by
the President, making Webster's
Unabridged dictionary the standard
for government spelling. and the
law has never been repealed. 1t is
also stated that there is on record
decision of the United States
Supreme court affirming the resolu-
ton.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-11-29

Notice is hereby given that
special meeting of the stockholders
of the St. Croix Valley Telephone
Co. will be held at the office of w.
H. Currier, secretary of said COM
pany, in the city of River Falls,
Wis, on the 18th day of December,
1896, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon,
for the purpose of selling the prop.
erty of said Company and winding
up the affairs of said Company.
Per order Board of Directors.
w. H. CURRIER, Secretary.
Dated November 10, 1906.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-11-29
(FirSt publication Nov, %, 1869
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

CTATE OF WISCONSIN, County Court for
y Pierce County.
In the matter of the will of Harriet E.
Godfrey, deceased. In Probate.
Notice Is hereby given that letters of admins
tration with will annexed on the will of Harriet
E. Godfrey, deceased, late of The city of River
Falls, in said county, having issued to L. T.
Beal of Westporr, Pope County, Minnesota,
the claims and demands of all persons against
said Harriet E. Godfrey, deceased, will be ex-
amined and adjusted by the County Court of
said Pierce county, at the regular term thereof.
to be held at the County Court room. in the
village OF Ellsworth in said county on the frs first
and that until and including the first day of
June, A. D. 1907, is the time allowed and limit
ed by said County Court for. creditors of said
Harriet E. Godfrey, deceased, to present their
claims for examination and allowance.
Dated Nov. 2lst A. D. 1906.
BY order of the Court,
ALLEN P. WELD, County Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-11-29
FIRST publication Nov. 20, 1867
PROBATE NOTICE.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, County Court for
Pierce County.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at the special
term of the County Court to be held in and for
said county, at the Court House in the village
of Ellsworth in said county on the fourth
Tuesday (being the 25th day. of December, A.
d. 1906, at 10 O'Clock m. the following matter
will be heard and considered:
The application of Nancy Pickard for the
appointment Of w. p. Knowles of the city of
River Falls, Pierce County, Wisconsin, as ad-
ministrator OF the estate of john L. feelings,
late of. Pierce County, Wisconsin, deceased.
Dated Nov. 26, A. D. 1905.
BY order of the Court,
ALLEN p. WELD, County Judge
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-11-29

10 doz new styles Gordon Caps; they include some
of the latest novelties of the season. Many men
never wear cap because they can't get that is
becoming Try of these; they're neat and dressy
& 8 Ali with Inside Fur Bands $1.OO and $3.50 8 q
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-11-29
First publication Nov. %, 1867
PROBATE NOTICE.

CTATE OF WISCONSIN, County Court 10,
y Pierce County. In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that atthe regular term
of the County Court to be held in and for saio
county, at the Court House in the village
of Ellsworth in said county on the first Tues
day (being the first ay)of January, A. D. 1907
heard and considered:
The application of Wallace Hickerson fol
the appointment of Victor E. Bailey of the city
of River Falls. Pierce county, Wisconsin. as
administrator Of the estate of Samuel B. Kick
erson, late of the town of River Falls, in said
county, deceased.
Dated Nov. 18th. A. d. 1906.
By order of the Court,
ALLEN P. WELD, County Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-11-29
NOTICE.

All members of the United Order
of Foresters are requested to be-
present at the next meeting Mon
day evening, Dec. Sd. Election of
officers will be held.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-11-29

Inspect our grocery stock and see the SPECIAL
BARGAINS we offering. Our prices are always
a little lower than you expect to find them and
WE CARRY ONLY FIRST GLASS GOODS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-11-29

We find the following statement
going the rounds of the press. We
do not know whether it comes from
the Post Office Department or not.
If the statement is official and the
order enforced it will be a great
relief to the local Offices.
1.-The post-ofice department has
decided that children going to and
from school shall not be allowed to
get their parents mail, so do not
blame the postmaster if your chill
dren are refused the mail. The
postoffice habit among children has
become a nuisance both to the pub
lie and the postmaster; and the De-
partment has done wisely in max
ing this decision. This ha S been
one of the postmaster's great trials
as the children go to and from
school. We hope this will be OBJ
served and that other means will
not need to be used to enforce this
law"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-11-29
KORUNA.

Our school is having a vacation
this week.
Geo. Fox and daughters Katie
went to St. Paul Tuesday.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
inertia, Nov. 20, daughter.
Mr.. Joseph Kordovsky and sisters
Statia and Mary went to Chicago
Wednesday.
John Pechacek and Frank Kor-
dovsky, ST., made business trip to
Ellsworth Monday.
Married, at St. Martins church,
by Rey. Father Havestadt, Thurs
day, Nov. ~, Mr.. John Statky and
Miss Mary Pechacek, both of this
place.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-05-31
The Growth Of Trout.

The Salveilnus foniinalis which IL cur
rently but tnacCuratcly called brook trout
was supposed for many years to be a small
fish AgnSsiZ was largely instrumental in
exploding this falIacy. II H. not an unrom.
mon thing for an angler With ordinary
luck TO get six or seven pound trout
OF this variety II T. known that trout
may grow to weigh eleven or twelve
mounds There Is. however. great difficulty
in accounting for It's variation Ga size
In northeastern Canada there arr large
streams and lakes In whish only finger.
IInEH have ever beer fourd. Ia the immr.
diats vicinity OF such ~a'n"s. three and
four pound trout are Quit. common and
seven and eight FOUNDERS ~" not pheno-
mcnal In all these waters Crustacca dc
not abound. there are no small'fish OF any
kind. except small trout: all the fish are
pure fiy feeders. At some places II IL true
difference in food supply Is not an adc-
auate explanation for the difference In
growth.
There Ii no substantial difference In tho
waters ms 20 temperature. size. origin and
course Climatic conditions are the same.
The small trout taken To virgin lakes IN
which thsre are no Ash have sometimes
grown to n great size. have sometimes
remained small and sometimes have not
thriven. Tho anglers. who haunt these
waters. have not yet found satisfactory
explanation of this peculiar condition OF
things IL Ii one OF the mysteries which
lends fascination To the art. you never
can tel what 10 going to happnn when
you 10 pshlng
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-05-31
From the Atchison Globe.

A good many years ago n German
named Herman Smith kept a saloon on
Fourth street. Charley Laying and w.
q. McPike used TO go In their occa-
sionally In the morning TO get a glass
90 beer ana n bite OF lunch. They en-
tered from the rear OF the old McPike
& Fox drug store. then located on
the south side OF Commercial street. be-
low Fourth. ON their way Into the
place one morning they found an old
cistern on SMITHS premises. This cis-
tern was uncovered and Mr.. McPike
suggested To Snitx that he cover tho
cistern or someone would fall into II.
Snitz put boards over u. but the next
morning when Laying and McPike went
into Smiths place they kicked thu
boards on the top of the cistern and
again complained To Snitx. This they
kept up several weeks. and greatly en-
joyed SMITHS confusion. They told
Smith that people were talking about
his carelessness and Snitz said he was
being driven crazy over that cistern:
he said he spent half Of his time put
ting boards over the mouth OF the CTS
tern. but these were kicked or every
morning by Laying and McPtke. Tho
jokers finally had straw man made
Ia the McPike n Fox warehouse. and
this was thrown into the cistern se-
cretly. Then Laying and McPike went
into the beer saloon and again CON-
planned OF the dangerous condition ot
the cistern. Snitx followed them out
saying he was doing his best. IL would
be easy for a man TO fall In" Laying
said. BY this time the three stood
beside the cistern. Good heavens"
said McPike. there II n man I'm there
now!" Great excitement. In two min
utes the alley was full OF people
Snitx wanted to pull the man out. but
Laying said: do nothing until A. ID.
Mcconaughy. the coroner comes" The
coroner arrived and selected a jury
from the crowd. Then the man was
drawn To the surface and his true
character discovered. Laying and Nc
Pike At the time the body was drawn
To the surface. were at Harmony Gard
en-. laughing. Snitx was 80 annoyed
over the affair that he sold his place
and left town
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-05-31
Earthquake. Changed Ambition.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Had II not been for the earthquake II
san Francisco. Mayor Schmitz would bs
seeking the nomination for governor. lie
had begun his campaign. and Il was welt
under way when the great disaster oc-
CURED. lie was reelected mayor last fall.
after having served a three-year term.
Eugene Il. schmitz IL an unique figure In
American municipal politics. He In not
OF the type OF Mayor Weaver. nor OF Gov
crnor Folk. nor any OF tho reformers who
are In the public eye today. Schmitz was q
fiddler. the leader OF the orchestra at the
Columbia thcater, when he was nrsl elect
cd mayor. IL was the greatest surprise
San Francisco ever provided for herself
Rt the polls when she chose for her mayor
this fiddler Schmitz. the candidate and tina
standard bearer OF the Union Labor party.
Most important OF ail-under a new char
ter the office OF mayor had been Invested
with powers so extensive M TO make tho
title or chef executive officer OF the mu-
nlcipality mean exactly what the words
imply. The total vote cast at the election
was 55.tsa. or this total the labor can
didate received q. 500. q plurality over thu
republican nominee OF t.ii0 and over the
democratic entry OF s.l.2. The actual Ia
Dor vote. figured out from the rcturna.
was. approximately 400
Schmltz IL q years OF age. ana originally
10 ufcOEne n ltls nealfu
failed and he was compelled TO take long
rest. He drifted into music and into or
Eanized labor and from that into politics.
schmltz has been. all along. a consistent
labor union man. For sixteen years hs
has been one OF the most active mrm-
bers OF the local organization OF must
clans. having held for four years tn M
retaryship and ranking now ss It's prcsi.
dent. What made him 90 notable at thia
time was because OF the stories that had
come out OF California about him. Soon
after being elected mayor he formed a
combination with a republican boss and
set out TO rule politics. lie succeeded 30
well that his reelection was easy. Then
he turned his eye on the nomination for
governor TO succeed Parde.. and was get
ting along nicely In his new scheme. After
Schmitz learned the details OF his orico
he INDUCED his taste for fine jcwclry ami
fast horses. Its sporting career soon At
tracted attention ami scandal. but he rods
on the top wave despite u. With a new
city on his hands and millions of dollars
to spend. IL H. nor" than probable that
Schmitz will be content TO remain where
he is. and let some our else tight for the
goyernorship. The recent earthquake. did
as much to upset politics In California "a
ia the earthquake IN Philadelphia one
year ago.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-05-31
Princess Ens q chstterbos.

FROM the new tork American.
According To her intimate friends the
future queen OF Spain. Princess Ena OF
Battenberg, In an incarnate chatterbox.
She In said to be incapable OF preserv-
Ing any secret. and In trifiing matters
talks OF her family with embarrassing
freedom. Her horror OF restraint viii
probably result In banishing many of
the archaic customs and rules OF ETH.
quet from the Spanish court.
She has startled the two Spanish
women who are now her constant com.
panions by discussing with them the
other eligible princesses whom King Al.
fonso considered before he decided &c
bestow his hand upon herself.
IL II n fact that a match between tn,
king and one OF the Orleans princesses
was practically settled. but the youth.
ful sovereign OF the Spaniards became
tired OF the prim and narrow groove
In which the woman's mind was con.
fined and insisted that the arrange
ments be broken on
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-05-31
Colonel Dana Explained u.

Colonel Dana OF kecne. ~. H.. during
mis- residence IN Newport frequently be.
came involved In lawsuits. During n Ger.
tain trial. ia which he was the piaintifg
the colonel was noticed TO use a pccuiIai
name In referring TO the counsel for this
defendant. and the Judge inquired wha,
to DC.
why. Mr.. Toningwash." said colone,
Dana.
mir. Toningwash7 Mr.. Toningwash
Why do you call him SIR. ToninEwash 90
III II please Your Honor" prompts
replied the colonel. the illustrious father
OF his country. Washington. We are told,
couId not tell lie. while this gentleman
conducting the case for tho defendant
must be Toningwash. just the opposite, as
no can toll nothing but lies
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-05-31
NOME MADE pRENchiNo TUBE.

wherever horse II. q part of IN. equip
ment there should no q drenching tube OF
come kind by which medicine can he given
readily and safely. The bottle. Generally
used for the purpose. Is unsafe for horses
frequently break them and cut their
mouths or throats A home made drcnch-
ing tube made b. made with a NH. care
and will bc perfectly effective and safe
First secure n large broom handle or a
curtain pole OF rather small circumfer-
snce. Borc n half-inch hole ~ one end
about eight inches down the pole which
should b~ fifteen inches long: then Dor. a
hole In the side just at tn. end OF the hole
In thu tube and ins-rt a funnel through
which the medicine u ~ be pourcd while
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-05-31
The Vanishing English Village Choir.

whether we should really regret the ex.
tinction OF the old village church must.
clans II merely matter or indlyidua
opinion and taste. Had enough, perhapa
were the singing and the playing that wa
sometimes heard from the little gallery
but surely these men were made OF tn,
right siufr-their hearts were In tn,
work. Their occupation gave them a a,
TO the church which IL were unwiso Z.
sever. and. with patience and encourage
ment and instruction. they might Away
have b-an made the nucleus OF a true cos
grcgatoaAl choir.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-05-31
A POPULAR TOMATO.

IL frequently happens that growers OF
some fruit ar vegetable will find. during
their years OF work with the same class.
a sport or accidental Seeding which IN
very valuable. They will recognize it's
value 10 the extent or propaIai.ng IL for
their own use. but tho variety Is lost to
the world generally. Tho writer has come
across n number OF varieties OF straw
berries and tomatoes during The past five
years witch seemed well worthy OF dis.
seminailon, but which were known only
locally. This IL the case with the Chalk's
Early Jewell. shown In the illustration,
n variety until recently known only In
parts or New England where Il was dis
covered. an accidental Seeding probably.
IL 10 very early. % fine form. n prodisIous
yicldcr. OF handsome color and rally all
tomato should he. IL would seem IA II
this variety would do well any where that
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-05-31

tomatoes cosid be grown and possibly
some cntcrpriSinE scotsman will get hold
OF IL sometime and introduce u. We do
not know that seeds are for sale by any
scotsman IA yet II you. reader. have
something new In the line or fruit or veg
etable. a sport or n chance Seeding. some
thing that IL valuable. IL may mean con-
siderable Nancy TO you and IL In well
worth caring for A good way TO start to-
ward introducing u II 90 send a few plants
10 the different experiment stations for
test They will be glad 20 test them on
their soil, TO report results 10 you and 10
not let plant no out OF their hands with.
out your consent. II the concensus OF
tests indicates that tho variety Il worth
disseminating you will have no trouble IN
selling your stock OF seeds or plants At a
fair prize.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-05-31
Book AGENTS Work in England.


Wanted to see your maid. rna'am" h"
,aid. raising HIS silk hat. III its not trout
bling you too much
~ am herr"
"Ciracious"' cried the agreeable man.
with confusion. - thought mad" sure
Il certainly was under IN" impression
Really, you know. anybody might hiv"
wade \ similar mistake. I'm sure beg
y1ui pardon.
ITS granted. What do you want"
I'm so nustered.'' he declared. THAT I
scarcely know whether I'm on me head or
heels"
You're the right end up" said Laura
rca ssuringiy. whats Jour business
IT'S like this missile lie put down
his black leather case At the side OF IN"
rhaIned-up mat outside the front door
and bending. opened "a. ''Firm I'm con-
n.cied with have just produced tho NEST
marvellous"
rive card about your sort" interrupted
Laura.
Not today. thank you. We amt taking
any"
but this Isn't m ordinary work.
''it never Is"
Like Shakespeare. ] mean. or any 81
that lot. This II work called Gems Of
Genius" and at the very beginning there's
bits ~ poetry and whai-not In u for every
day In the year Now. the date OF your
hir thday. ~ u isn't a rude question: Very
well. We come 10 April ths -. and what
do We and
NO presents from anyone" answered
Laura I'm a general way
I'VE Ind here" be said. turning over the
p1gcs Of the wrll-bound volume. "wc md
here thcs. iinrr-'A naughty dame who
lived her nun-like lifc. unhc~ding ratiry
commitments and pra'z". disdaining those
who wanted her for wife. proud and aion"
she went throughout the days Now.
don't place too much reliance on mrr. co.
medicines. hut It's jus' nrobahl" that that
describes YOU TO tic very nrgcrnails.
'Irs a HIT iik-." admitted Laura. inter
"st"d. Try August the second. thhtH
the date OF tho Eiri mex, door
SANDER" he read out. 'slard"r u
the child % jealousy. ami It's mother u
disappointmcut
shes always hackbiiinE." declared %"
girl. with vivscity. VERY seldom 81" "an
fini ( ,od word To say or aryboiv. What.
over 10 you think sh. said only the ether
day.
''It's n work" SAIL the agreeable man.
looking az the book afY-ctionit"iy. that
would Oe cheap a. any pri"c. r"np.r Hhn
understand the Nalu" 81 good iii"rai"r"
would give almost anything fer book
like this. hut my FIRMS idea IL % circu.
late IL IA widely as possible" just Tor IN"
ak" of--N"l. Hr went oa. lowering u =
voice conhdcrtially. TO tell yot III" truth.
wc'rc doing u nor" f'.r the sake 81 tdvc"-
tisemen; than anything. After the "rI ~
tn" present month tho prir" viii u" rN-
actly double. It's welt worth going Urn for
II only IA an investment. i'm always
fetch more than what you paid for u one"
you fiHd tn" right buyer"
what wound II run into" asked Laura.
Half crown"
10; OF money. 'Sn't IT,
~ lot of money! echoed the man. Ir-
dlRnan,ly. He took of hts silk lat again.
I'm bli you good morning, missi"" he
said with sudden reserve. Thought from
your appearance that you were highly 81.
uratcd. It's your forehead that deceived
me. \ forehead ike yours generally he
longs 20 a deep thinker"
II can think as deep as most people. 4"
argued Laura. Let I'M. ave another
look Z"