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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-05-02
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-05-02

La Crosse.-One of the most active
business campaigns ever made in this
city has been inaugurated by the va
rious committees who are soliciting
funds for the 100000 Young Mems
Christian association building to be
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-05-02

general educational board. This sum
represents just one-half of the, entire
property of the donor, who is said to
be a resident of northern Wisconsin.
The unknown donor promises to fur
nish the last $4,000 for the $15O,O00
fund if the remainder is raised.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-05-02

erected in La Crosse this year. With
nucleus of $4,000, the gift of w. w.
Cargill, to start with the work is be-
ing carried on with the greatest en-
thusiasm under the general direction
of George w. Burton.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-12-25

year it does seem as though we ought
to have some money with which to
make others happy. When your box
came we did not tell the children,
and Anna and [ arranged the presents
after the tots were in bed. We were
as anxious as children to have morn
ing come, when we could see the
commotion. The children early stood
on their heads with joy, and fairly
shouted the praises of uncle Charlie
and aunt Jennie. Little Annie hug
ged her beautiful doll and said,
"Christmas would not be Christmas
if uncle Charlie did not send some
thing;" and even Buzy, our youngest
toddler, took up the strain and said,
IRA uncoo Cas-" Well, I cannot tell
you how crowded with pleasure and
good cheer the day was, all because
of the thoughtfulness Of you two. Our
thanks are more than [ can tell Ac-
cept best wishes for a Happy New
Year.
Affectionate1y your brother and
sister, Ned and Anna
Mr.. Bradley was almost overcome
as he read this letter, and fairly trem-
bled as he thought of his conversation
with Mrs. Bradley, recorded at the
opening of this story. He wondered
how he ever could have felt like let
ting Christmas pass without sending
some remembrance of the season to
the dear ones. The next mail brought
a letter from Mrs. Bradley's sister.
Mr. Bradley opened it and read:
Dear sister Jen and brother Char1es:-
The Christmas box came in due
time and in good order I cannot
say that it was unexpected, for you
have always been so good to remem-
Der us at the holiday season. If it
is more blessed to give than to re-
ceive, what a blessed Christmas you
have had! Not among the least of
our pleasures was that Of unpacking
the box, with curiosity at high water
mark. Some one has said: "What we
give, we have" If so, how great
are your possessions. Little Jen went
wild over her beautiful doll, and when
| asked her what name she was going
to give it, she said, "Jennie, because
aunt Jennie sent it to me- which was
not so bad.
It is not often that we have a
whole day given over to play and
no work, but Christmas was such a
day, and we all heartily enjoyed it.
I hope you will have manifold bless
ings, not only in the new year just
upon us, but for many years to come.
Thanking you for your dear Christ
mas, which was made so beautiful by
uncle Charlie and aunt Jen, I remain,
Yours in love,
Genevieve
In the weeks that followed Christ
mas. Mr. Bradley found time for re
Election, and in thinking over his pos
sessions, he counted among the
choicest, not the bank account, nor
the real estate, but the pleasure which
he had derived from making others
happy-Ida A. Mills, in Farm and
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-12-25

Conrad Schmid is always interested
in the agricultural development Of this
section of the country and has lately
selected sample of Italian chestnuts,
which he is distributing among the
leading farmers and fruit growers. The
chestnut is slightly larger than the
American variety. AS the tree grows
very large in Italy, where the climate
is much the same as here, there is ev-
cry prospect of having success with
the culture in Dade county. On his re-
turn from a trip to Europe last sum-
mer, Mr.. Schnid also brought over
some seeds of bean plant which is
used for feeding stock in the old coun-
try. The seeds were planted some
months ago and the bushes are now in
bloom, and are the equal of those
grown in Europe The experiments
will be continued and an attempt will
be made to grow the plant on a large
scale, by some Of the farmers who re-
celved the samples of seed-Miami
News-Record.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-12-25

Recently P. J. HERS and S. K. Du-
plus, of Wauchula, purchased an acre
and half of beans for $I5o. They are
now through shipping. They shipped
2o7 crates from the patch, which netted
them an average of $I.65 per crate,
or $34I.75 for the lot.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-12-25

were brought Out dIlu pldCCu OA1C Oll
either side of the tree. One bore the
inscription, "What we give, we have"
and the other, "The only Chrlstmases
of which we are sure, are the ones
that have passed"
Then Mr.. Bradley fell to wonder
ing if he were really dead, as little
Jennie had said, and in his efforts to
rouse himself he awakened and found
Mrs. Bradley shaking him violently
and saying: "Why, Charles, what is
the matter?'
ooh, oh!' said he, II dreamed that
I was dead, dead, Jennie; just think
of it,"
"Well, we are thankful that it is
only a dream,' replied his wife, and
reminded him that breakfast was wait
ing.
Breakfast over, Mr.. Bradley made
ready for business, and as he bade
his wife goodbye, he remarked:
"Jennie, I shall be home to lunch to-
day, and we will spend the afternoon
in Christmas shopping"
Mrs Bradley was much surprised,
but she wisely refrained from ques-
tioning Mr.. Bradley and he felt great
called for Besides the shopping
which they did together that after
noon, Mr.. Bradley did much on his
own account, and every day on his
return from business he carried a
parcel which, later on, was to give
joy to some dear one, or comfort to
those in need.
Christmas passed with true holiday
spirit. Somehow, it seemed to Mr..
Bradley that he never felt so good
toward the whole world, nor found
it so difficult to think evil of anyone.
Every day he lived over his dream,
and thought, if it were really true
that he had failed in business, or died,
how deso1ate the Christmas season
would have been to many. He felt
deeply grateful for life, and for the
opportunity to share his bounty with
Others
In few days after Christmas, let
ters began to arrive. The first one
was from his sister, whose home he
had visited in his dreams, and was
as follows:
My dear BROTHER
Words never seemed so weak as at
Iuc pICSCHl lllIlC, d1u IOI LudL ICdSOlI
I cannot tell you how thankful and
happy you made Rob and me by
your generous gift. For myself, [
can endure privation and suffering,
but it does hurt me to see Rob in
need of advantages which only money
can furnish. For some time he has
been anxious to take a special course
in electricity, but even with the most
rigid economy, we are only able to
meet living expenses But, thanks to
you, my good brother, Rob will now
be enabled to take the special course,
and I feel sure that it is the one thing
needful to fit him for a good position
May God bless you and dear Jennie.
Accept again, the united thanks Of
your nephew Rob, and your loving
sister, Margaret.
AS Mr.. Bradley read the letter from
his sister he recalled again his dream
and remembered the words of his sis
ter, as she said "If your Uncle
Charles were living know he would
help you to a course in college,"
And he also remembered how very
near his sister~had come to being dis
appointed in him. He did not like
to think about it and was glad when
another letter was handed to him.
It was from his brother. Mr.. Bradley
opened it and read with a voice full
of emotion:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
TRY FOR GRAND DUKE.
Russian Revolutionists Fire v0lley
 at Imperial Train.

Nuso1an hevOIut1Onlsts Fire NOlley at Imperial Train.
 ST. PETERSBURG, April 11.-An. other attempt on the life of Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaievitch, presi- dent of the council of national defense and second cousin of Emperor Nich- olas, by the revolutionists has been foiled.
 The grand duke. accompanied by his brother, Peter Nichaloievitch, was re- turning from Tsarskoe-Selo by train at ? o'clock in the morning. When the train reached Kuzmino, thirteen miles from St. Petersburg. it was brought to sudden stop by a fusilIade of shots from the track side. A sentry was in- terrogated and said he had seen four men hiding behind an embankment and evidently awaiting the coming of the train. He at once began shooting, firing in all twelve shots. The four men succeeded in getting away unin- jured.
 Every foot of the remainder of the track into St Petersburg was careful ly searched before the two grand dukes ventured to complete their jour- ney.
 Grand Duke Nicholas often has been referred to as possible regent of Rus sia in case of the abdication of the emperor. He is among those under sentence of death by the terrorists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
WATERVlLLE.

MT. and Mrs George Burritt at tended the N E. o. P. convention in Hartford yesterday. Mrs Frederick Stevens has return ed from visit with relatives in Springfield, Mass.
 Edward Barker has returned to Thomaston after short visit in the vile.
 Miss Laura Lane has returned from visit with friends in Winsted.
 Mir and Mrs John Cocker have re- turned from a visit with relatives in Lakeville.
 James Wagner has resumed his duties at the Pin shop after being laid up with blood poisoning in his right hand.
 Fred Truelove is confined at his home on Fort hill with an attack of fever.
 Patrick Coughlin has returned to his home in Forestville after short visit with Mrs Catherine Donovan on Thomaston avenue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
Character in Hats.

A milliner with a turn for philosophy declares that a voman's character is infallibly revealed by the hat she wears There are audaciols hats. modest hats. ridiculous hats. and hats that reveal the vezrer as cautious and secretive- As a rule. a woman of strong personality may be trusted to choose a hat to suit her. She is strong enough to withstand the temptation to wear something merely fashionable The vulgar. self-assertive woman. generally selects a 1oud obtrusive hat. but even that prefer to the f1- neresl style of hezdgezr affected by the morbid. woman
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS

Evergreen chapter. O. F.. S.. will give another of their popular card parties on Friday evening. The town clock became clogged with snow and stopped Tuesday ev- enlng. It is running all right to-day. At the mid-week service at the Parish house Friday evening the sub lect will be Ecclesiastical Principles and Rules.''
 William Holton will go to Derby Monday to take position as assistant superintendent of the Metropolitan Insurance company in that city.
 The firm of Martin Halajian and Brother have dissolved partnership. Michael Halajian has retired from the business and will go to California.
 The local Haymakers will go to Waterbury this evening to work the Haymakers' degree for the Water bury Haymakers. All Red Men are invited.
 The Waterbury Military band will give a promenade and concert to- night at Columbus hall. A large delegation from Waterbury will be in attendance.
 \ valuable horse owned by George 1 D. Buck. which has been suffering from lockjaw, has shot yesterday by Dr J. x. Norwood. The horse stepped on nail a few days ago. Bids for collecting the borough gar bage are advertised for. They will be opened at the meeting of the board ! of warden and burgesses on Monday, April 15, at ? p. m.
 The large floral horseshoe presented | to Naugatuck lodge of Elks, by Wa terbury lodge. No 26J, B. P. 0. E., is on exhibition in the show window at J. E. Martins shoe store.
 Herman Baurer, we'll known resi- dent of Union City, died yesterday af- ternOn at 1 o'clock at his home on North Main street. He was operated upon by Dr Carmault of New Haven last Monday. He was about 60 years of age and leaves a widow and five sons, Jacob. Benjamin. Edward, Mor- ris and Samuel. He had been q res ident of Naugatuck for about b years and conducted a dry goods store in Union City and shoe and gents fur nishings store on Church street ill Naugatuck.
 The choir boys of St Michaels church accompanied by those from St Johns church, Waterbury, will en- joy an outing for week or more. This week the choir boys will visit the Jamestown exposition and Choir master Miner says that arrangements are about completed for the trip. They will leave on the GAS a. m. train Mon day. July 9. and will make the trip from Bridgeport to New York by steamboat. From New York to Nor folk they will go on one of the Old Dominion line steamers. They will leave New York at 5 o'clock on the afternoon of the 22nd and are due to arrive at their destination at II o'clock the following morning. They will spend two days at the exposition and then proceed to Washington. One day will be passed at the national capital and then the choir boys will go on to New York and spend day at Coney Island.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
IS OHIO FOR TAFT?
Nicholas Longworth Favors Him For Presidential Race.
HIS STATE MOTHER OF PRESIDENTS
After Roosevelt, He Declares. secre- tary of War Is the One Worth to Carry the Banner of the
 Party In 1908.

F0rty Tn lOOSs CINCINNATI, O., April 11.-Nicho- las Longworth, congressman from Ohio and son-in-law of President Roosevelt, interviewed here. said:
 "Since it has been announced that Secretary of War William H. Taft is candidate for the presidency it seems to me that the sole question involved is whether or not the Republicans of Ohio will indorse him.
 Secretary Taft being a candidate for president and for no other office, cannot see how any other offices are herein involved. Personally, and speak ing only for myself, am for Taft for president.
 ''The great question before the peo- pie in the next presidential election will be, in my opinion, the approval or disapproval of Republican policies as registered by the legislative and ex- ecutive branches of this government for the past eight years under the ad- ministration of President Roosevelt.
 Ut seems to me that after the pres-
  ident himself there is no living man who so thoroughly typifies in the eyes of the people the spirit of the Roose- velt administration as William H. Taft. There is no one who can be better trusted to carry out many of the great reforms which will be neces- sarily incomplete upon the retirement of President Roosevelt March 4, 1909, as can William H. Taft.
 His whole life since he became of age has been devoted to the public service. His record has been without a speck, his character without flaw, his abilities as jurist and as an ad- ministrative officer have been so dis tinguished as to have already placed him in the ranks of the very great men in the history of this country.
 "Ohio, more than any other state, is known as the mother of presidents. I believe that the time is at hand when she may become the mother of anoth- CT president, for I firmly believe that if the Republicans of Ohio stand by William H. Taft he can be nominated and elected"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
WATERFOWL JOTTlNCs

William Hunter has moved into Robert Moore's new tenement.
 R. V. Magee, secretary of the State Firemen's association is in Hartford to-day on business and ex- poets to hear the Hon w. J. Bryan who speaks there this afternoon. Herman Atwood who is afflicted with cancer has returned from Rome, N. Y., where he went for treatment.
 Frederick Keilty has had to give up his studies at Niagara university for the present owing to poor health.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
WantA Isle In Union,

WASHINGTON, April II. .- Before leaving Washington for his West In- dian plantation T. J. Keenan. presi- dent of the American Association of the Isle of Pines. declared that the decision of the United States supreme court relative to the nationality of the island had been discounted and had no bearing on the question of what ultimately should be done with it. He feared that there had not been ade- quate. presentation of the American side of the case.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
Hadley as Guest of Honor.

WASHINGTON. April 11.-President Hadley of Yale university was the principal speaker and guest of honor at the banquet of the Washington Yale Alumni association last night at the Chevy Chase club. The banquet was largely attended by Yale men of this city. Secretary of the Navy Metcalf, as head of the alumni association, pre- sided.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
Carnexie In.titute Dedfcatiou.

PITTSBURG. April 1.-The dedica- ton of the new Carnegie institute, which the iron master presented to Pittsburg and which is part of his s23,00O,OO0 gift to the city, took place here today. Andrew Carnegie was ac- companied from New York by his wife and daughter and Secretary and Mrs. Bertram. They are guests at the home of Mir. Carnegie's cousin, George Lau- der.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
Roosevelt VIII Press the Button.

WASHINGTON, April 11.-President Roosevelt has promised to press but ton at the White House that will form ally open the Masonic fair on Mon- day next. He will present to the fair management large autograph photo- graph of himself to be disposed of for the benefit of the new temple fund. The president will be unable to attend in person.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
Ei,e. of saI. 900 Inpe.ea.

NEW YORK. April H. Pines amounting to s31!0oo were imposed on the New York Herald. James Gordon Bennett its owner. and Manley w Gillian. advertising manager for the paper. by Judge Houeh in the United States circuit court here. The viola tions chargrd against them were that they hsd sent through the mails crr- tain advertisements printed in the ps- per which prored to be a directory for hsunfs of vica
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
Keep PuIit,.r.. RIr,hd.,.

NEW YORK. April 11.-sixty mem. lers of the executive stan of the New York World. representing every de. partment. were guests of Ralph Pulit. ger at Delmonieo's to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the birth of Joseph Pulitzer. now in Europe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
r.n Leave. Cub..

] HAVANA. April 11.-Secretary Taft left the palace here at midnight. went bn board the Mayfiower and sailed for Porto Rico. He issued statement to Governor Magoon approving his course and stating that he had after hearing all sides decided preliminary cleo ton would be necessary after taking a census for the purpose of registration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
Mrs. Norton Makes Appeal.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. April 11.-At. torneys for Mrs. Josephine Birnton Norton have filed notice of an appeal to the supreme court of errors from the decision of Judge Shumway of the su- perior court. who granted Edwin Ken meth Norton. former Yale freshman and son of New York millionaire. a divorce after a trial lasting five weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
New York Markets.

FLOUR-Steady. but quiet: Minnesota patents. al0a43s: winter straishts n.3s9 a45: winter extras. N.scd3: winter pat
 wHEAT-Market was higher on con- tinued dry weather southwest. steady Liverpool cables. unfavorable crop ad- vices from Germany and Hungary and covering of shorts; May. S i1-isdssi,c. July. ssadssizc.
 CORN-Ffrfn on cables. lighter receipts than expected and in sympathy with wheat: July. s4..c.
 BCTTER-creamery. extras. per pound. 30i,G3ic Mercantile Exchange oficial uuotation. extras. 3oc.b: frsfs. 3f3oc. seconds. sdz5c.: thirds. 27dztc-; held. ex- tras 3ec.: frsts. Edzsc.. seconds. zfsc. thirds. Z19zzc.: state dairy. tubs. fresh. finest. Sasc goed to prime. sazc-;
 CHEEsE-state; full cream. small and cy. 1sc.. October. best. l4d1pzc-. good to best Isizc.. light skins. i1Lc-: half skins. best. Igss d10isc.: part skins. prime. sl1dec- full skins. 113c-
 EGGS-Fresh gathered. extras. per dof- en. iac. storage packed frsts to extra 7rste. 1s11sirc-: extra frsts- 1sc-s hrsta 17d1sizc.. seconds. lsdlsizc-. thirds. lse
 IfvE PorLTRY-FIrmer and in good demand: fowls. ledlS1r-. old rDosters- n F17c-. winter chickens. =2dSc-. ducks. IS
 POTAToEs-rirma and in fair demand: PennsyIvanie. choice. per bushel. 36spc- : New York and western. do. sf1e3c-. do. fair to good. edEc-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
s,ndis.. Clever su,e.

A bandit leader in the province of Sxechuan informed the inhabitants of Chentu that a large body of bandits vas approaching the town The peo- pie vent out to meet the enemy. and while they were absent the bandit s>adar burned the mission chapel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
Woman County surxeyrr.

The Galway county authorities have appointed Miss Alice Perry. who holds the degree of bachelor of engineering. interim county surveyor in the room of her father. the fate Mr. James Perry. The appointment is to be made permanent--London Standard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
s.x., B,,sres Miner. s,y,r..

BIsBEE. Arfz. April 11.-Seven hun dred members of the union organized by the Western Federation of Miners and employed hy companies which re- fused recognition of the union are or strike here
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
couple sentenced For Busl,o Murder

MAYS LANDING. N. l.. April H. Sentence was passed here on Joseph Labrialo and Mrs. John Buglio. con- victed respectively of murder in the first degree and manslaughter in caus- ing the death of John Bug.io, the wo- mans husband. Labrialo was sentenc- cd to be hanged and the woman to ten years in prison and s1,OOO fine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
Vanderbilt as Sky Pilot.

PHILADELPHIA April William K. Vanderbilt. IT.. will take his first balloon ascension in America on Satur- day from Point Breeze. Young Mrs. Vanderbilt is a member of the New York Aero club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
c.t,,. Dying From Drought In cub.

HAVANA. April 1.-The rural guard report the death of hundreds of cattle throughout the island as a result of the continued drought. Cuba has not had a good rain since the October cy- clone. and the crops are suffering greatly from lack of water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
Ex. Roosh m.

CANTON. O.. April 11.-Nliss Eva Booth. commander of the Salvation Army. who spoke at the Auditorium here to 4.O0o persons. was attacked by sudden illness after the address. Her condition is serious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
Bryan to Nominate Roo.eveIts

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. April H. John Temple Graves. editor of the At lanta Georgian. spoke last night at a banquet to William ]. Bryan and sug- gested that Bryan should nominate Roosevelt for reelection in 1908.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
E.-Goverpor McLe.p wed.,

SIMSBURY. Conn. April 11.-For- mer Governor George P. Mclean and Miss Juliette Goodrich. daughter of the late Julius G. Goodrich of Hartford. were married here. Rev. J. B. Mclean, brother of the groom. officiating.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
eoss.ra Ie.s. For se..te.

PROVIDENCE. R. l.. April 1.-The casting of the fiftieth ballot for the election of a United States senator re- suited as follows: Goddard. 40: Colt. g.: wetmore. 2s: Utter. i. No election.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
Get Boy Train wrecker.

NEWCASTLE. Pa. April II. Flu gene Fandozzi, aged nine years. is said to have made a confession to the Penn. sylvania railroad officials that he had twice attempted to wreck fast trains on the Pennsylvania road.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
Li.e.l. rr..t eee. rp.

PHILADELPHIA. April H. The
 Lincoln Savings and Trust company has suspended business by order of John A. Berkey. state commissioner of hsukfuz
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
CIo.Ing stock Quotations.

Money ols call easy nominally at 1%T2 per cent Prime mercantile paper, sd6h per cent. Exchanges. $s3s. 40l. 50: balances. Sls. s.s5S. .3se