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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
oBsTAcLEs ARE REMOvEp.
Ratification of Sale of Alton Now fH
 sight.

SAKmNs Chicago. Sept. 25.-The Inter Ocean today says:
 The granting of immunity to the Chicago and Alton Railroad for paying rebates to the Standard Oil Company by Judge Landis yesterday. removes the only obstacle in the way of rattficatioE of the sale by the Rock Island Rails road of a controlling interest in tho Alton to the Toledo. St. Louis and West. ern, or Clover Leaf. Railroad. and to consolidation ultimately of the Alton, Clover Leaf. Minneapolis and St Louis and Iowa Centrsl Railroads.
 As soon as the necessary financial d. tails are adjusted. a reorganization of the four roads will be effected. but tho independent organization of each may be maintained for some time, and the combination deferred until 1t Is cer- tain that no legal complications win result.
 The rumor was current in local rail- way circles yesterday that President Shonts of the Glover Leaf. has secured the consent of Edwin Hawley to make George H. Ross. President of the Alton Railroad in place of Samuel M Felton. Since March 1. 1905. Mir. Ross has been Second Vice President and Traf- flc Manager of the Glover Leaf. He entered the railway service in 1879 as
 
 Burlington Railroad, under Paul Nor ton. When Shonts and Morton secured control of the Indiana. Illinois and Iowa Railroad they made Mir. Ross Traffic Manager.
 After that road was sold to the van- derbilts. netting fortune to shonts and Morton. they captured control Of the Glover Leaf and in March. 1904. made Mir Ross Traffic Manager of that system. A year later he became Sec- ond Vice President of the road if charge of trafhc.
 Samuel M. Felton is regarded as one of E. H. Harriman's most trusted rail. road lIeutenants and undoubtedly would be offered a high position on the Har- rlman system when he retires from the Alton. M Many prominent railway officials ara of the opinion that Mir. Felton was slated by Mir. Hartman for the presi- dency of the Illinois Central Railroad, but that in view of the fight being made by Stuyvesant Fish. Mir. Harri- man Is certain to retain ] T. Harahau as President of the latter road.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
ReceIver. AnDolnted.

New York, Sept. 25.-Receivers were appointed by the Federal court in this city today for the contracting firm of Schofield & Go. on an involuntary pe titton in bankruptcy. Daniel D. Aller- ton. William H. Carpenter and Sey- mour P. Thomas were the receivers chosen.
 The petitioners allege that the firm has $500, ,000 worth of assets in the jurisdiction of this court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
PHYSICIAN SUICIDES
DIR. HENDERSON SHOOTS HIMSELF
 IN HEAD TWICE.
Wife Hearing shots Opens Door in Time to Catch Husbands Body No Cause for Deed Can
 He Given.

Louisville, Ky, Sept. 25.--Dr. Pey- ton Randolph Henderson, a prominent physician and a member of an old Ken lucky family, committed suicide to- night by shooting himself twice through the head.
 The deed was committed in pr. Hem derson's room at his home and his wife attracted by the shots opened the door just in time to catch her husbands s body in her arms as he fell.
 pr. Henderson left no message as to his motive and his family and friends are unable to furnish any the ory as to why he should end his life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
nr,.. uire-lnIn I.ee NNehn.

Alexandria, Va, Sept. 26.-Miss Vir-
 sinia Lee, daughter of the late Gen . Fitzhugh Lee. was married here today to Lieutenant John Carter Montgom- cry, 7th United States cavalry. The
 ceremony took place in Christ Church and was performed by Rev. Dr. Morton, pastor of the church. Miss Lee was given in mars~age by her brother, Cap tain Fitzhugh Lee, United States Army.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
Is expected to bring details of the trouble. is awaited here.
Report sala to Be Untrne.

Hattiesburg. Miss, Sept. 2s.--G. M. Kennedy, a lumberman, who arrived here tonight from McLaurin. Miss, where six negroes were reported killed today said that the report is untrue; that he was today at the mill where the trouble was alleged to have oc- cured and that everything was quiet there.
 Several days ago. he said, all ne- gro laborers were driven away from the lumber mills near McIaurin but that no one was hurt.
 Mir. Kennedy said it Is true that threatening notices have been posted against negroes near the McInnis mills. but that the workmen in these mills deny that they were the authors of the notices. He said that irresponsible persons are believed to have posted them.
 Other passengers of the same train with Mir. Kennedy said that when passing through McLaurin they heard nothing about violence to negroes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
ATTORNEYS CONFER.
EndeavOF to Agree on Facts in FertI
 Ilzer Trust Prosecutions.

EndeavOR to Agree on Facts fin Fertl-
 Iizer Trust Prosecutions.
 Norfolk. Va, Sept. 25. Assistant At torney General Sanford and United States District Attorney Lewis. repre- senting the government, and attorneys Miller, Vertrees and Bradford of the defense, spent most of today in con ference endeavoring to agree on q statement of facts in the fertilizer trust prosecutions by the government.
 The cases are before the court on motion for the removal of the Virginia defendants to the Middle District of Tennessee for trial with the right &C., corded by the Supreme Court of the United States to the defendants to in- troduce evidence as to the innocence in an effort to prevent removal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
MONSTER PETITION.

To Exclude orientaIs from Dominioys
 of Canada. A Ottawa. Ont, Sept. 25.--A monsFr ( petition signed by hundreds of t. ish Columbians. is on its way t.. the Premier, Sir wilfrid Laurfer. I Srays that, regardless of foreign ct >htries and sentimental and political consid- erations, the Government immediately pass such legislation as may be re- quisite to insure the exclusion of ori- metals from the Dominion of Canada,
 So far the Japanese Government has made no claim on the Dominion Gov ernment for damages on account of the Vancouver troubles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
"MONGOLIAN" TO RETURN.

Steamer an Collision with sIfuronan
 Sunday to Land Passengers.
 Halifax, N. &, Sept. 25.-The Allan Line steamer Mongolian, which was fin collision with the steamer Hurona of the Thompson Line on Sunday in the vicinity of tn eStraits of Belle Isle, was so seriously injured that she is compelled to return at slow speed to Quebec with her 150 passengers The Hurona is also returning to Quebec.
 The Mongolian sailed from Montreal last Thursday for Liverpool. The Hurona is freight steamer and Is from Middlesboro, England.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26

ing the first class passengers was stop ped by a signal when in the middle of the tunnel. The regular train for Rouen followed the second section of the passenger train for Cherbourg and although there was red signal up at the entrance of the tunnel 1t only re- duced the speed and entered while go- ing at the rate of twenty-five miles an hour. The collision followed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
Rnhonic PIague situation

San Francisco. Sept 25.-The totals in the bubonic plague situation to date are as follows:
 Cases verified, 43; deaths, 26 death percentage, 6.04 per cent; suspects un der observation, 23.
 No statement was issued yesterday by the board of health. One case and one death that are yesterdays addi- tions to Mondays score.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
MAY TAKE ooGNIzANcE.
states Attorney May Prosecute Fish Q
 Harnhan,s Charwen

Chicago. Sept. 25.-State's Attorney Healy today declared that 1t was possi- ble that his office might take cogni- zance of the charges against Stuyve- sant Fish. contained in the statement issued yesterdayeby President Harahan of the Illinois Central Railroad.
 From my present information" said the States Attorney. ~I cannot tell that an offense has been committed. or if committed. whether 1t was here or in New York. If, however, I obtain in- formation that shows that Mir. Hara- hans charges are true, and the alleged incorporation of funds occurred in this city, this office will certainly take action"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
Donation by Afrs. Jeter

Columbia. &. C., Sept. 26.-Mrs. Ann IT. Jeter. wife of the late Governor T. B. Jeter of this State, today announced that she would donate $l5,0O0 to the University of South Carolina for the purpose of building an infirmary as memorial to her nephew. the late A. Wallace Thomson, an alumnus of the University. The donation was accept cd by the trustees.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
SHOOTS INTO TROLLEY.
EnraGed Farmer Fires Shotgun Int,
 Car Filled With Passenmers.

NmFNBeW ' urEMtK FIEg8 sW0N15HW ImlO
 Car Filled With Passengers.
 Norfolk. Va, Sept. 24.--As the result of boy jumping off a special trolley car filled with hfty-seven Exposition employees en route to their work and entering the watermelon gpateA of R. T. Powell, when the car stopped for signals at the Mason's Creek draw bridge near the Exposition grounds to- day, the owner of the farm blazed away with a shotgun, the load enter ing the car and injuring eight persons.
 The worst injured was Miss Matte Graham. who suffered also from shock and is now in the hospital on the Ex- position grounds.
 warrant of arrest has been sworn out against farmer Powell
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
COUNTESS MARRIED.

Ex-CrOwn Princess of saxony and Mu-
 sic Master Married.
 London, Sept. 25.-The Countess Mon tignoso, ex-Crown Princess of saxony. and Signor Toselli, the music master, were married today at a registry of flee on the Strand. this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
IN DESPERATE FIGHT.
One Killed and Another seriousI!
 Wounded in sAssissipi.

Ohe hfIIed Mnd Another Seriously
 Wounded in se essissipi.
 New Orleans, La. Sept 25.-When Julius Peterman, young lumberman. was brought to New Orleans and placed in hospital here early today, the story of desperate revolver. rife and shot gun battle several days ago in ths back woods of Southwest Mississippi was brought to light.
 Julius Peterman and his brother. Charles, were arrayed against David Move, Jr,, and Thomas Mitchell who was killed and Julius Peterman was seri- ously wounded. The trouble grew out Of the Petermans charging Move with cursing in front of their home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
TRIES TO KILL WIFE.
DespOndent Garment Cutter Then COna-
 mits Suicide.

New York. Sept. 25.-Despondent as a result of i'll health and reverses, Harry Chernock, a garment cutter, aged 30 years, today attempted to kill his wife by stabbing her with a pair of tailor's shears, and then jumped from fourth story window, receiving in- juries from which he died in a hos pital a few hours later.
 For six months Chernock had been so i'll he was unable to work To support their 5-year-oI son and her husband, Mrs. Chernock went to work in a sweat shop for small wages When Chernock saw his wife growing pale and haggard from her toll. it preyed on his mind. today's tragedy resulting.
 Mrs Chernock probably will recover.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
PRESIDENT RETURNS.

After Nearly Four Months Absence
 Roosevelt Again In Waite House.
 Washington, Sept. 25.--After an ab- sence of three and one-half months from Washington President Roosevelt returned here from Oyster Bay at 5:57 o'clock this evening. The President and party immediately entered car riages and drove directly to the White House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
TAKES POISON AND DIES

Columbus, Ohio. Sept. 25-Mrs. { Lucy Kelly, aged AZ. today went { to an undertaking establishment { , and throwing herself upon the {
 body of her lover. Howard { , Rhoades. swallowed a dose of car
 , bolic acid and died in a few min {
 , utes. Rhoades on Monday night, {
 took a dose of the same poison in
 , the womans apartments and died (
 almost instantly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
CapftaIi.t Probably Hurt.

New York. Sept. 25--A private mes sage received here today reports that one of the men injured in the collision at tho Breval tunnel was Robert s. Brookings, St. Louis capitalist The extent of his injuries was unknown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
NFnrI.caI Ia T,nnrovrup.

Mexico City, Sept. 25.-An improve ment is recorded in the condition of Ignacio Mariscal, the Mexican Minister of Foreign Affairs, who was reported Ill yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
WEATHER roREcAsr.

washington, Sept. 2S---For Alabama, Partly cloudy Thursdayg possibly showers at night or Friday near the eoasty fair in the interforg light north east to east winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
CALL OUTOPERATORS
SUBJECT TO ACTION OF NATIONAL
 OFFICERS.
New York Local Of TeIegraphers' Un- ion Violate Contract Agreement, Demand Is Made In Interest
 Of Photographers, Strike.

New York. Sept. 25.-The New york local of the Commercial Photographers Union voted tonight to call out all leased wire operators employed by the press and broker offices in this city, If such action shall be sanctioned by the national officers.
 Action by the national officers will be awaited before anything further is done, It was voted also to ask the national officers to issue a call for the press and broker telegraphers through out the country to quit work
 The demand upon the men who are now working under contract Is made in the interests of those who have struck against the Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
INFTRMARY BURNED.
All Forty-eIght Inmates Escape With
 out Injury

Wapakoneta, O.. Sept. 25.-The Au- glaizet County Infrmary costing $30.- GOO twelve years ago, was completely destroyed by fire this morning.
 All of the forty-eight inmates es- caped without injury by the prompt rescue work of Strother Jones and William Metz. two farm hands, who discovered the fire.
 The loss is total with s15.OoO insur-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
New Free Delivery Route.

Washington. D. C., Sept. 2b-(Spec- iaI. )-Rural Route No 1, ordered eatab- lished December at Eldridge, Walker County This route will serve 300 people and elghty-one fanllies
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS.

Houses Damaged in Guatemala City
 Coffee District Not Affected.
 Guatemala City Sept. 25-Tuesday- Earthquakes during the night of September 22 and yesterday. Sept, 2S, damaged many houses and churches here. The coffee district was not af- fected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
Omeers Are silent

Chicago, Sept. 25.-The national of hcers of the telegraphers declined to- night to express an opinion as to whether they would sanction the strike voted by the New York local.
 "A special convention may be called 10 take up the matter when it comes before US ofilcialEys safd National Sec retAry Wesley Russell.
 He added that similar action had been taken by ten locals in different parts of the country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26

Progress of Theology in Scotland" by Rev Alexander Webster of Aberdeen, Scotland.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
Seven Million Acres Need
Drainage.

That there are over 100000
acres of land in Wisconsin which
need drainage and which would
yield a profit above the cost of
drainage of STA, 100000 is shown
by the recent Investigation of Pro-
fessor A. R. Whitson of the depart
ment of soils of the University of
Wisconsin college of agriculture.
Reclamation by drainage of 2,OO0,-
900 acres of peat and muck lands in
the central and northern part of the
state will result in fairly productive
lands. In the southeastern part of
the state two thirds of million
acres of marsh land will make as
valuable farms as any in the state.
The amount of clay lands needing
tile drainage is over 5000, 900 acres.
1t is believed the productive power
of agricultural land in Wisconsin
can be in no way..so greatly increas-
ed as by the drainage of land.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18

The hot water treatment for Grad
icating barley smut has been found
very effective by the University of
Wisconsin Agricultural Expert
ment station. This preventive kills
even the loose variety Of smut which
is not affected by the usual formal
dehyde treatment. The application
Of water is made just before seed
ing. The treatment used at the
Wisconsin station was modification
of the Swingle method, originally
known as the Jensen method. a
day or two before the seed barley is
to be sown it is placed in gunny
sacks and submerged for twelve
hours in cold water for the purpose
of softening the hull and berry. Aft
er it has been removed from the
water and allowed to drain for an
hour, it is then submerged in hot
water kept at a temperature of $50
degrees Fahrenheit for short time
After being subjected to this hot
water treatment the barley must be
sown within day or two or other
wise it will sprout and difficulty will
be experienced in getting it to run
through a seeder or drill.
From extensive tests made by the
University of Wisconsin Experiment
station it has been found that not
less than seven per cent of the bar
ley of Wisconsin is affected with
smut, which means an annual loss
of at least $50O,OOO to the farmers
of the state. All of this loss, it has
been demonstrated, can be saved
by the hot water treatment of seed
Immediately before seeding. There
is no danger of destruction of
the seed if the water is not al
lowed to go above $50 degrees Fair
enheit, or if the grain is not sub
merged longer than ten minutes.
In fact, it has been found that the
seed terminates much more rapidly
if given this treatment, which is an
especial advantage in dry seasons.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS.
BIG RIVER.
.uAuAAAua~4AANAue

Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Finn were re-
cent callers at the home Mr.. and
Mrs. Dan Collins.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Gray spent
Sunday in Trimbelle, guest Of Mr..
and Mrs. Peter Beardsley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Black spent
a day recently at the home of Mrs.
John Bradley in River Falls.
Mrs. James Boals and Mrs. VIM.
Mclaughlin Of River Falls spent
Wednesday Of last week here.
Miss Rule Thurston Of Ellsworth
commenced her spring term OF
school in Dist. No. this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dunn Of Riv-
or Falls spent Sunday here, guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Davidson.
Andrew Hendrickson and Theo-
dore Larson of Clay Corners spent
Sunday with Will Hendrickson al
the home Of Dan Collins.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18


On motion all bills allowed, all voting aye.
Mayor appointed as committee on streets
Aldermen Williams Freeman, Stiles and Winn.
On motion voted that the city marshal be in
structed to employ suitable person to make
a house to house canvass to ascertain where
and by whom dogs are kept, to collect license
fees for such dogs as are found and report same
to the city treasurer. and to aid in the enforce
ment of ordinance No. 49,
On motion voted that all city officers and en-
ployees of the city empowered to make pur-
chases of supplies for the city shall make dupli-
cate list of material SO purchased with prices
appended, where practicable, one of such
statements to be forthwith filed in the office
Of the city clerk and that receipt of such
material that the same shall be checked of
from such lists and forthwith the same shall be
rechecked on the list in the clerk S office.
On motion voted that hereafter the regular
meeting OF the council be held on the first and
third Thursday Of each month.
Adjourned.
ALLEN p WELD CitV Clerk
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
Advertised Letters.

List of unclaimed letters in the
Postof1ce at River Falls for the
week ending April, Is, 1907:
Miss Mile Johnson.
Mr.. Andrew Skriver.
Ruth Rachel.
Mrs. Carrie Phelps Grinnel.
G.. C. GLASS, P. M.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
What Is an Heirloom?

One rainy afternoon Aunt Sue was
explaining the meaning Of various
words to her young nephew. NOW,
a nheirloom, my dear, means some
thing that has been handed down from
father to son." she said.
"Well," replied the boythOughtfully,
that's a queer name for my pants"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
A||ard- SteWart Co.
There Are Others.

eff had my way" growled old
Tightfst, as he opened his morning
mail at the breakfast table, I'D have
sign placed on every letter box in
the city"
what kind of sign?" queried his
wife.
Zone reading Post No Bills" an
swered the old man.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18

LosT-April 5, in or north of Riv-
er Falls, parcel containing white
goods, trimmings and lining. Find
er please return to Allard-Stewart's
and receive reward.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
Rather Pointed.

A judge, in remanding criminal
called him scoundrel.
The prisoner replied: "Sir, am not
as big a scoundrel as your honor
here the culprit stopped, but finally
added-"t takes me to be-"
"Put your words closer together"
said the judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
Gold In Australia.

Practically the first discovery of
gold in Western Australia was made
in 1891. BY the end of the century
$44,000,000 of gold had been mined
The value of the mining machinery in
use to-day is about $20,OOO,0OO, and
there are fully $4,000 miners, who re,
ceive good wages.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18

WANTED:-Person to travel and
collect in home territory; weekly
salary of $1072 per year and expen-
ses. Address, Joseph Alexander,
River Falls.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18

Having secured the services of
R. Grignon, first class carriage and
sign painter, l am ready to execute
work in that line at reasonable
prices. A. w. LUND.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18

For SALE-Eggs from winter-lay-
ing, standardized Barred Plymouth
Rocks. Special price on incubator
eggs. Also a few fine cockerells.
River Falls Poultry Yard, G. w.
FARNsWoRTH, Proprietor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18

For SALE-At bargain, a 14-room
modern house with an acre lot.
shade trees all around it, near the
Normal. Enquire at this office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18

COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY OF RIVER FALLS
April H. 1907
Special meeting Of the Common Council adj
lourned from April 8, 1907.
Council convened at p M Mayor White in
the chair.
Aldermen presents Williams, Stiles, Free
man and VIM,
Election of officers being in order, ballot
was taken for city clerk, election resulting in
the choice Of Allen p. Weld. A. w. Stiles
was elected President of the Council. F. j.
Savage was elected street commissioner.
Ray Hyatt was elected city marshal. The
River Falls Journal was designated as the Of
fetal city newspaper Compensation for doing
all work required Of city printer in publish
ing council proceedings notices Of elections,
city ordinances and other work required to be
published in the paper at $1,000 per annum
Mayor appointed F. V Williams and r. w.
Freeman as the finance committee. On mo-
tion voted that james Dunn be employed to
make u careful examination of the wooden
bridges ut Maple and Cedar streets and report
the condition Of the same to the Council.
The finance committee reported the follow
ing bills approved:
Ray Hyatt, salary to April y. ...........$ 90 90
Compensation to dog catching 1 90
f Buck, salary ................ ........... 80 90
i. Chinook salary. Observation-Disclosures. % 90
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18

For SALE-A house 90 rooms)
and lot on Main street, near Cascade
avenue. Inquire of A. T. Carroll.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18

For RENT-The Bradshaw build
ing. Suitable room for dry goods
or groceries. C.. F. WINTER.