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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
News OfWiScOnsin
IateresttnS FIapperirgs In Various Cities and
of the State
Roads Hasten to Obey Law.

Observation-Disclosures in Wisoon-
sin are making every effort to meet
the requirements of the Hepburn bill,
the new national railroad rate law.
"All of the roads are prepared to live
up to the letter of the law" declared
Charles D. Thompson, general agent
of the Northwestern line. cit is not
believed that the rate commission win
expect us to live up to the letter Of
the law requiring that they be posted
in a conspicuous place in the depots.
If they actually were posted most of
the stations would have to be en-
larged and the sheets pasted over
every inch of all space.
"But the books containing all the
rates between stations on each class
of merchandise will be in the depots
where they may be inspected at any
time by the public"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13

girls grandmother had the misfortune
to have the leg of the sofa on which
she was reclining give way, and al
though it was repaired, 1t gave way
second time. Thereupon chair suf-
ficiently firm to support the aged and
rather infirm woman was bought,
fact which her grandchild remem-
bered in her prayers that evening, as
follows: 81 thank thee, good Lord. for
having at least found chair that mp
dear grannie can sit down upon."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
Quips From the Professor

promptu" and an "Impromptu Waltz. !"
Would DR.. Smith kindly state to them
that difference?
Gentlemen" wrote the genial pro-
lessor in answer. Il have not, like
yourselves, been in the music publish
ing business, and am therefore not
fully qualified to inform you; but
since, in your extremity. you have APP
pealed to me, / would venture to sug-
gest that the difference between a
'Valse Impromptu' and an Impromptu
Waltz may be similar to the difference
between blind Venetian and vene-
tan blind"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
Frisco Losers Beinq Paid.

Milwaukee.-The Milwaukee Me-
chanics' Fire Insurance company and
the fire victims of the San Francisco
disaster have reached an agreement,
and losses are now being paid by the
company under the safety fund law
under which, the Mechanics operates.
When Attorney 7. w. Spence explain
cd to the policyholders the law under
which the company operates they
readily accepted the terms. Sixty-fve
per cent. of the losers, holding about
one-half of the losses, have agreed to
the settlement and are now receiving
their drafts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
Physician Is Asphyxiated.

Kenosha.-Dr. William r. Cheever,
one of the best known physicians of
the city, was found asphyxiated at his
home on Exchange street.
Mrs. Cheever, the widow, and DR..
Homer Cheever, a. brother, had also
been overcome by the gas. DR.. Homer
Cheever has recovered from the eff
fects, but the condition of Mrs. Chez
yer is reported as critical.
DR.. Cheever had retired at the usual
hour and gas heater used for heating
water for the bathroom had been left
burning in the kitchen of the house
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
Plan Annual Motor Races.

Green Lake.-The Green Lake Yacht
club intends to each year hold series
Of races for motor, power and gas
boats only. Silver cups will be award
ed as championship prizes for the
fastest boats, and it is not unlikely
that many power and motor boat
builders will become interested and
Green lake will thus become the race
course for the most interesting and
the most speedy type of boat races
known.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
Accidents Near Marquette.

Marquette.-Charles Garceau, aged
Fl, accidentally shot himself while
hunting near Ishpeming: His condi.
ton is precarious. Near Boston, in
the copper country, Joseph Smoyak,
while hunting ducks, shot and killed
himself
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
Three Killed in Hunting.

MISUNDERSTANDING Slattery, 81
years of age, shot himself while boat
ing between Tichigan lake and Big
Bend, Waukesha county. Slattery
tried to pull shotgun to him by the
muzzle.
Charles Culver, travelling salesman
for the Middleton Hat company, 1927
State street, shot himself while on
the steps of Zaun's hotel at Lake Pc
waukee Saturday afternoon. He, too,
dragged his gun toward him by the
end of the barrel. He was shot
through the head, dying instantly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
Dies While Husband Is in Jail.

Racine.-Mrs. Mary Streeter was
found dead in bed here with her babe
of few weeks lying prattling at the
side of the corpse. Mrs. Streeter died
of consumption. Her husband is in
jail on a charge of attempting to kill
his sister-in-law in dispute over the
child.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
Luther LEAGUE Elects Officers.

La Crosse.-The Wisconsin Luther
league, in session here and attended
by delegates from many Wisconsin
cities, elected the following officers:
President, Rev. H. K. Gebhart, of Mil
waukee; vice president, Rev. William
Eckhart, of Racine; secretary, George
w. Rapps, of Milwaukee; treasurer,
Miss Jennie Outmas, of La Crosse.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13

He who laughs last usually has the
thickest head
A stitch in time saves profanity.
A word to the wise is unnecessary.
1t is better to laugh than to be read
ing comic papers.
Many nickel makes a ward eau
cus.-Toledo Blade
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
Ten-Year-oId Bow sIays Sister.

Mansion. = Lillian Schmidt, Is
years of age, was shot and killed by
her ten-year-old brother Alfred. While
the parents, who live on a farm, were
in town the boy and his sister quar-
relied, and Alfred threatened to shoot
Lillian, and the girl ran out into the
road. Alfred, after getting shotgun,
ran after her and fired, and she fell
dead. The boy ran into the woods
and hid, but searching parties found
him. He is now in Jail here
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
A LEGAL Point.

"Say, you're lawyer. Can you tell
me if there is any way of getting out
blanket Injunction
what do you mean?"
"You see my wife insists on using
ours still for fear of sudden cold
speIl,"-Baltimore American.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
Petroleum LAYS Dust.

A few years ago road dust was an
almost insufferable plague on windy
summer days IL Southern California.
Now the roads are sprinkled with pc
troleum twice a year, and even an au-
tomobile raises no dust.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
Boys Play Prank and One browns.

/. GAINESVILLE. - Frank Mclaughlin,
aged Is years, was drowned in Rock
river. Mclaughlin and companion
were returning from a picnic when
they playfully took rowboat from the
shore for short ride. When the boat
was in midstream the owner missed
it, and is alleged to have taken shot
at the boys, which SO frightened them
that the Mclaughlin boy jumped and
disappeared beneath the waters sur
face.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
One Grain of Salt.

Teller-Of course, the. notes coun-
terfeit. There is one very evident
sign of that
Deposition come. / don't see
Teller-Why, anyone could see it.
It's in the paper.
Depositor-But, my dear sir, in
these days you cant believe every
thing you see in the paper.-Phiiadel.
phia Ledger.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
Farmers to Sell Potatoes.

Waupaca.-The Northwestern Pro-
duce company of this city, composed
of about 200 farmers, has purchased
one of the largest warehouses here
and intends to ship and market it's
own potatoes instead of selling them
to potato merchants.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
Cedar Product Dealer Bankrupt.

Milwaukee.-Cyrus D. Hart, a we'll
known cedar product dealer of Ocon-
to, Wis, has filed voluntary petition
in bankruptcy in the United States
court here His liabilities are sched-
uled at $32,S28, all in unsecured
claims. Assets amounting to $5,326
are all claimed to be exempt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
Bows Shot hv a Hunter.

Ashland.-Fourteen Grover
Lovely poured a charge of shot into
the bodies of Dewey and Willie Dur
ant, aged 10 and II, at Mellen, while
hunting. The Durant boys ran around
the corner Of house as Lovely pulled
the trigger The two wounded boys
will probably die.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13

not moved more than half the dis
lance toward my weapon before the
lion arose and looked straight at me.
/ threw myself over and snatched at
my rifle, but missed it. In the effort
1 lost my balance and fell fiat on my
back Instantly / felt as if all hope
had gone, for knew only too well
how swift a lions charge is.
But even as. I was regaining my bal
ance and pulling my gun toward my.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13

If you have burned your hand so as
to raise blister, do not cut it open,
but pass a white cotton thread
through to drain it. A little bicar-
Donate of soda will remove he sting.
An old-fashioned remedy for prscily
heat is baking soda; mix with a little
water and battle the affected part
Newark Advertiser.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
Carried Off Cash REGISTER.

Rhinelander-Ole Aundam was
caught carrying off the cash register
of the 500 hotel. His pal on the out
side of the building told the officer Of
the town of the burglary in order to
escape arrest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
Funeral Held.

Kenosha.-The funeral of DR.. VIII.
liam R. Cheever was held here Many
members of the Masonic order from
Kenosha and other cities in southern
Wisconsin attended the funeral and
accompanied the remains to Wauke-
gan.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
nomestic Economy.

Mrs. FISH have given my hus-
band a necktie on each of his birth
day anniversaries for the past ten
years, and the total cost has been but
SO cents.
Mrs. Dash-Why, how's that?
Mrs. Flash always give him the
same tie.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
cure for pysnepsia.

For headache, squeeze the juice of
small lemon into a glass nearly full
OF water; add good pinch of soda
aud drink while foaming. 1t is espe-
cially good If one is dyspeptic or bill
lious.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
Beloit Pastor Resigns.

Beloit.-Dr. George r. Leavitt re-
signed the pastorate of the First Con-
gregational church of this city after
a service of II years. Declining health
is the cause of his resignation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
Preachers Union Leads All.

La Crosse.-Forty unions, with 1000
men in line, took part in the Labor day
parade A feature of the celebration
was that the preachers of the city, or
ganized as union, led the procession
of the wage earners.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
Young People win Kiss.

What do you think of this anti
kissing crusade in Indiana?"
"oh, / dare say most Of the young
people there will set their faces
against it.'-Baltimore Americas
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
TaIlest Civil War Veteran.

w. P. Bane, of Nineveh, Pa. is the
tallest G.. A. R. veteran in the United
States. He is seven feet high in his
stocking feet, wears q No. Is shoe and
71z hat
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
Noted Life Saver.

Christian LANCER, Danish lifeboat-
man who has just died at Harboe,
JutIand, at the age of SO, saved over
500 persons from drowning during the
last 48 years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
Novel Life insurance.

A curious form of life insurance was
introduced some years ago in French
manufacturing towns under the name
of La Fourmi (the anti. The pecu-
liarity is that the longer man lives
the less he becomes entitled to- The
payment of about dollar month
assures the payment of $1,000 to the
heirs of a man dying before the age
of SO, the payment diminishing pro-
portionately to $50 at 81. The idea
seems to be that if man dies young
his children are likely to be in want,
but when he is so they will be able
to earn their own living.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13

This game, called "The Devil on
Two Sticks" which was very popular
in the last century, is coming into
vogue again, says the Illustrated Lon
don News. In it's general rules it re-
sembles tennis, but there is no net,
which is replaced by a rectangular
court between two square courts. In
stead of racquet the players use two
sticks connected by silk cord, and
instead of a ball they have the So
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13
Oriental DeIicac,

Canned shark is one Of the deli
cacies on sale in India and Japan
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13

called devil, which resembles q dice
box, or two tops placed peg to peg.
The devil is slung upon the cord, and
is spun from the servers court into
the service court. The player receive
ing the service allows the devil to hop
once, then catches it on the silk cord
and returns it If possible. The SCOT
ing is much the same as in tennis, ex-
cept that at the first fault the service
passes to the opponent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-09-13

Many Always on Ocean.
Three and a half millions of people
are always on the sea.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-31
By Maud Walker.

Alfs foolhardineSs- walked straight TO
the STOPPING figure, the face OF which was
turned from the entrance Of the cave,
and. leaning over, gave her a quick. arm
tap. tap on the head Toms heart was In
his mouth and the other boys felt
quickening OF blood in their veins, for
Ton was not the only one who had the
thought Of making quick time down the
mountain side II trouble came OF Alfs
unceremonious Introduction TO the witch.
or whatever else the crouchiug figure
might be.
Slowly the bent form of the witch
turned round. lifting Its head, the nre
light playing on as hideous face as the
boys had ever seen on the stage or pic
tured In fairy books. Her face was
scanned with great black wrinkles run
ming crosswise over cheeks and brow,
coarse black hair struggled from under
the old hood aud shaded the eyes, round
which were dark circles. red shawl
wrapped closely her figure. which seemed
otherwise clad IN black Letting her eyes
rest full on All, the witch slowly raised
her long arm, and, waving 1t around her
head, said In false sounding voice of
high pitch: who are you that dares to
come thus TO the cave Of the Witch OF
Vender? Speak
I'm Aft Jones, from the town below
the mountain, .. Witch" replied Aft.
Then, as II seized with some diabolical
impulse, be reached over aud again
tapped the old wuman across the top OF
her head. And why should not ! aud
my friends be here on Hallowe'enr' be
asked.
The witch, to the establishment OF the
frightened aud anxious watchers at the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-31

the cave and peeped within. The witch
never once raised her eyes. but bent
double over the fire, grooming more loudly
than before.
When the boys beheid this strange sight
they started back in fright, one OF them
Withdrawing in hurry and backing away
from the cave.
"Ah, come back here, Tom" called out
the boy who had done most of the talk
Ing. Aren't you ashamed to turn coward
right at the last moment. For shameT'
Tom came back. but stood all R-tremble
and pale. Say, All he hoarsely whis-
pered to the leader OF the band, lets go
on back to town and have our fun as we
always do on Halloween. cutting up ca
pers all about town, you know. There's
danger In fooin' round this unearthly
place"
mo, we're going in declared All 'If
you are too afraid. why go on down the
mountain by yourself. But let me give
you warning: this is wltch's night al lad
and you're likely to run right into a band
Of them. Really. you're safer here than
going home alone
So Tom, In quiet and ashamed terror,
decided he must choose the lesser evil and
remain In company of the boys. Now,
watch me-" whispered All loudly to his
comrades. I'm going 20 walk right In
and tap the old witch on the crown of her
hooded pate. See what she does" And
so saying, Ar stepped bravely into the
cave, which was only dlmly lighted by
the smoulderng FIRE OF green pine logs
To the establishment OF the boys, who
stood open mouthed watching his move
ments Tom determining TO run II danger
from the old witch threatened them after
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-31

entrance, laughed a cackling langh ana
patted All on the shoulder, saying; hey
so you are right, my son. my son. Come
hither. Youngsters" she added. turning
and beckoning to the Others. Come into
my house and find welcome And pray
bid me, for I'm your humble servant on
this my one free night of all the year.
The boys. now rid of fear, jostied each
other 10 get into the cave Tom being
one OF % FIRST TO shake the hand OF the
old woman.
All. ha, this hoy was afraid to enter
till now" said the witch, pointing at
Tom. And | eau tell some other things
about hlm--abOut you all. she went on,
waving her arm among them all. This
chaps name is Thomas Short. HIS father
is a doctor, knowing precious little about
the profession OF medicine" t'rhe boys
laughed at Toms expense. Ned Harker
laughing the loudest aud nudging Tom
with his e;bowl And there's another
one J can read like a book. went on the
wit pointing at the gay Ned, whose
face stralghtway became serious. He
cheats at marbles and never has his gram
mar lessons And ste bent over the
boiling cnldron. stirrirs II with a stick.
Ned's face grew crimson. and he tried
very hard to smile. but IL was a failure.
The others did not laugh this time, for
they did not know when their time would
come TO be attacked by this most wonder
full witch Aye. nnd l know that chap"
said the witch. poking Tim Ryan In the
ribs with the caidron stick Hes lazy,
and won't mind the baby at horne when
his mother wants to go to her club AZ eet.
ing. He also ate whole mlnce pie one
night last winter. baying to take physic
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-31
A Witches Party On Halloween.

An old witch sat In her cavehouse
away up In the Rocky Mountains. not so
very far from pixies Peak. She was Groom
Ing weird song. a song which had In 1t
nothing OF music or sentiment, for she
was too crafty an old witch to feel the
joy of either. Near her burned small
fire on the stone floor, and over this Gre
swung the regulation old witch's csldron.
As she sat doubled up on the floor In
front of the 1re she kept turning her
eyes towards the opening Of the cave, as
IL watching for someone to approach.
After some minutes the sound Of foot
steps were heard approaching the en-
trance to the cave, and a tumble Of low,
hurried voices was heard as II In q
heated argument The old witch bent her
head and stopped her song that she might
overhear what was being said by her ap-
preaching visitors.
Nav, tell you, there is no danger"
said one voice In most emphatic tones.
I've knowed for long time that there
was a witch living up here; and IN every
Halloween she holds sort OF carnival,
so I've heard. She's like the old witch
In The Last Days of Pompeii, what
lived Ia a eve up Mount Vesuvius. So,
come on boys, and don't show the white
feather. II I'm not afraid, you fellers
ought to be willing to stand at my back.
well, reckon it's all Imagination,
anyhow" replied a second voice, voice
which made the OLD witch put her hand
over her mouth to hide very wide smile
And she whispered to herself: Tom. as
sure as I'm alive. He's the worst coward
In the mountains" Then she smiled
Satanic smile again, resuming her low
grooming; but so low that she could near
the. excited voices Of her visitors.
Listen, said one. Don't you hear that
dirge? AS sure as we stand here there's
someone In that caye--and someone that
isn't human, for no human ever made
such sound as that
'Of course, I've been telling you all
along that there is an old witch in this
cave" declared the voice Of the first
speaker. And you all laughed at me
aud called me silly and superstitious
see for yourself es, and you jumped at the
chance to get a good one on me. Then,
when we go; Within herring d. lance, you
were all much surprised to hear a waiting
and moaning coming from the cave,
waiting and moaning which mas now
simmered down to quite a respectable
witch song But. If You feilers are such
girls III 90 In by myself, and II all Is as
safe as | am bound II is I'll come out and
take in the ladies and babies"
This last bit OF sarcasm had Its effect on
the arst speakers companions, for one of
them boldly stepped towards the cave en-
trance and said; I'm not a girl, nor q
lady nor baby, and I'm ready to go
into the cave with y0u II the others will
come, too
IAN right" said the voice which the
old witch had detected belonged TO GER
tain Tom" I'm ready, but-but-
wouldn't we better peep 10 FIRST and see
how many there are In there7 I've heard
that some witches are very-Tery danger
GUS
FAR right let's peep In nrst 70 satisfy
Tommy that be may 90 In" spoke the
nrst voice. And sulting the action to the
word the crowd OF half a dozen boys
eFept stealthily to the very entrance Of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-10-31

I'm done with yer tricks. | ami'' And
sha turned on the electric light full blast.
showing Frank pale nd trembling. hold
ing 20 the bsnister with one hand. while
In his left be held the mirror. Il wac
gittIn' ready TO do my part ov the trick,
fer the next Soe would be fve-rhe num-
Der ] was to come behind. But no more
young folkses' tricks fer me. thank you. -
And In state Of high indignation Frances
departed from the midst Of the young
jewellers
She said No. g." unused Harry, and he
looked at the little slip Of paper be held.
which was given to him Rs be left the
parior, he having been told that each
person would be called upon By bis NUN
Der, for the hostess held a card on which
their names were put down alphabetically
"Ah, ha," be said I'm No. g. I'd have
come NEXT, hadn't thrown that little
bunch OF crackers just In the nick Of
time"
Then ell had TO grant him master Of
the situation. Each boy and girl shook
his hand, vowing that be seemed Joke or
trlck-proof. and had to laughingly con
Tess that be had very cleverly turned the
tables upon them.
Ter, you are, indeed, Halloween
Harry" laughed Laura. "And there's
20 use trying TO get even with you on
this day"
Because It's my birthday" explained
Harry. And all the saints look out to
keep me from being victimized."
And the party agreed that what he said
must be true, so they gathered In ths
parlor to hnish the evening in fortune
telling and otber Halloween games