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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
GOOD Jokes
A TRAGEDY IN ToNoPAH.

"How was the man killed." inquired
the coroner, before viewing the body.
He wuz shot in quarrel over a
game O. cards, jedge, fer cheatin'," re-
piled an eyewitness to the tragedy.
why, I was told that he committed
suicide, but 1 wanted to find out how
he did it,
HE did kill himself, jedge, but you
see"
Il thought you said it was quar-
rel?"
can so it wuz. You see. it wuz this
way. Hank wuz the gol-derndest fell
Ter ter cheat an fight that ever wuz.
He jest nachally couldn't hep cheatin'
in a game an he'd fight at the drop o.
the hat. Hank want no coward. II
he did cheat. So when seen"
Whom did he cheat?"
Himself, jedge. He wuz playin'
solitaire. Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14

Madison.-There was caucus or
over one-half of the Republican pa
jority of the assembly. The caucus
was attended by Speaker Ekern and
many of the more prominent lead
ers of the assembly, and at first
it was understood that it was
called to take action on the senatorial
situation. Speaker Ekern wa elect
ed chairman and Assemblynan LIE
Roy secretary, and the business OF
the session was talked over BY many
it was understood that the senatorial
election would SO interfere with the
legislative routine that it was deemed
expedient to adopt some sort Of a pro-
gram to expedite Legislation.
Among matters discussed was the
legislation pertaining to the public
utility bills, the inheritance tax leg
fslation and the insurance laws pro
posed. There was no definite action
taken but the protector advancing all
important legislation without unneces-
sary delay was actea upon in order to
keep the session from being prolonged
into June.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Plans for Next state Fair.

Plans for Next state Fair.
The coming Wisconsin state
fair, which will be held in Mil
waukee on Sept. 9 to 13, will be
bigger and better than ever. This
was determined at the annual meeting
sof the state board of agriculture when
plans were made for spending about
1000 in new buildings and perman-
ent improvements and $4,000 for
premiums, purses, and special attrac-
lions.
The exhibitions of speed are expect
ed to eclipse even the high class ex-
hibitions that have characterized the
fair in past years. The purses aggre-
gate $26,500, an increase over 1906.
The board decided to spend $4,000
in advertising the coming fair.
Secretary True submitted a finan-
cial statement showing that the bal
ance on hand on March 6, 1906, was
S46,56811, the total receipts from all
sources from March 6, 1906, to Feb.
81, 1907, $1O0,042.52, the total dis
bursements during that period $118,-
$3.50, leaving a balance on hand on
Feb. q, 1907, of $28,035.33.
The board reelected all of its old
officers, as follows: President, George
McKerrow of Pewaukee; vice presi-
dent, James ]. Nelson of Amherst;
secretary, John M. True of BaraboO;
board of managers, President McKer-
row, Vice President Nelson, G. G.. Will
cox of Depere, Grant U. Fisher of
GAINESVILLE and George Wylie of Nor
risonville.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Committee Given Power.


The senate passed the bill which
permits the capitol commission to
select the material for outside con-
struction and also to authorize the
construction of power and light
ing plant separate from the main
sary ground This was done after
debate engaged in by many OF the
senators over the adoption OF an
amendment to the bill proposed by
Senator Marsh which provided for a
Limitation of $125,000 for each wing
of the new capitol in addition to the
maximum price of 40 cents per cubic
foot as is provided in the present law.
The purpose of the amendment was
to limit the commission in its author
ization of material for outside con-
struction and came as the expression
of those senators who believe that un-
less limit is imposed the state might
be burdened with unnecessary build
ing costs.
By some of the senators who op-
posed the report and measure, it was
claimed that their opposition was
based upon a desire to prevent the use
of marble for outside construction, on
the theory that it is not suitable in
this climate and under Wisconsin
weather conditions The commission
and capitol committee desired to i'm
pose no limitation upon the use of
either marble or granite upon the
ground that if one material alone was
authorized there would be no competi-
ton in bids, with prospect that the
granite men might combine. Under
the law as it passed the senate the
commission can use either material
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Painful Dentistry.

THAT man who has just gone out
is a queer one," said the dentist.
Pulling his tooth didn't seem to hurt
him a bit, but he writhed with an
guish when l charged him so cents
for it."
That's old Tyte-Phist," observed
the man with the swollen jaw, seat
ing himself in the vacated chair. THE
only thing that really hurts him is
pulling his leg" Chicago Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
THE TALE OF A GERM.

rhe sky was bleak and cold and gray.
When forth grip germ came to stray.
A snow pile lay
Within his way,
So in he climbed, with feelings gay.
What bliss is this" he cried in glee:
This is the very place for me.
All snug I'll be
And fancy free
Until a sign of thaw see."
Then he remained, and, by the way,
He reared large families. so they say.
No Showers play
Brought him dismay.
No streets were cleaned. They let him
stay.
We let him stay although we see
Pneumonia, stalking grim and free.
My landlord, he
Would never be
Thus chary of evicting me.
Washington Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Candidates Are Busy.

The lieutenants of men known to
be senatorial possibilities have been
engaged in communicating with their
principals. Assemblyman Leroy talk
ed to Isaac Stephenson at Marinette,
friends of Walter T.. Houser informed
him by telephone that his chance had
come, some of the friends of Congress
man Esch sent the news to La Crosse.
and SO broadcast throughout the state
went the wire messages seeking to
organized effort leading to results.
The friends of former Senator Hatten
spoke of his merit and in several in
stances there were wordy clashes be-
tween members who favored Lenroot
and those who opposed him. Now
there is fair field of men whose can
didacies for United States senate have
been launched by members. The game
of politics has opened, and until the
selection is made there will be little
of commanding interest around the
capitol not to be found in the sena-
torial situation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Peculiar Legal Proceeding.

Racine.-A peculiar state of affairs
has come to light over the stealing OF
a horse by Walter Popinsy, Is years
old, of Milwaukee, from Frank J.
Kvapil of Husher. When the prelim.
mary examination was held the lad
was held to the municipal court. The
charge was changed to larceny of a
blanket and bride, the boy pleading
guilty, and being sentenced to Jail for
30 days. Mr.. Kvapil was in the city
and was astonished to learn that the
charge had been changed. He claims
that the boy did not steal blanket at
all, taking the horse and bride.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
RAPs JUDGE; SUIT THROWN OUT.
Case of the Manitowoc Waterworks
Against City Is Dismissed.

Manitowoc.-The case of the Mani
towoc Waterworks company against
the city of Manitowoc for $4,000 for
hydrant rental was thrown out of
court by Judge Kirwan on account of
a severe criticism made of his ruling
by post Office employee, E. c. lander,
who stated that the judge had been
influenced to favor the waterworks
company. The statement was pub
lished in local paper. lander, when
he saw the charge in print, published
a retraction, saying he was mistaken.
Judge Kirwan refused to continue the
suit and dismissed it without preju-
dice to either side. There has been a
bitter fight between the city and the
company for the past two years, re-
sulting in exciting scenes at times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Measures Passed in Assembly.

In addition to the insurance counsel
bill, the following measures passed:
No. 19A, appropriating $1,000 to de.
fray the expenses of dedicating the
new state monument erected by Wis
consin at Andersonville; No. 204A,
giving the school board of Superior
authority to buy land for school sites
anywhere within the city; No. 1884,
empowering district school boards to
spend 800 in the purchase of books,
maps and similar equipment for
schools; No. 799A, empowering the
school district which includes the city
of Beloit and some adjoining terri.
tory to levy taxes for school purposes
on all property in the territory.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Nav Drain Horizon Marsh.

Beaver Dam.-The circuit court
handed down a decision in the famous
Horizon marsh case in favor of the
Horizon drainage commission. The
effect of the decision will be the drain
age of $4,000 acres OF, land near Hori-
con, noted as a hunting resort. 1t is
said an appeal will be taken to the
supreme court by those opposed to
the drainage plan, alleging that the
draining of the marsh will destroy a
water power in that section which has
been used to operate -four mills.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
AUTO MAIL CARS A SUCCESS.
Milwaukee Finds New Letter Collect
ors Are Great Time Savers.

Milwaukee.-The new auto cars for
the collection OF mail have proven
great success, though Postmaster
Owen says they are still in the ex-
detrimental stage. Each day the work
has been better. 1t is found that the
collector can descend from a car, I'M
lock the mail box, make the collection
and be back in the car in ten seconds.
By the time the next box is reached
he has faced the letters for the can
ceiling machine and is ready for an
other collection. The success of the
Milwaukee cars has been such that
two have been ordered by the govern
ment for Kansas City.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Attorney for Committee.


A bill was passed authorizing the
joint committee on bank and insur-
ance to employ an attorney to advise
it during the hearings on the "a bills
embodying the recommendations of
the legislative insurance investigation
committee. The insurance companies
are understood to be preparing to
make strong fight against some of
the bills. The bill was passed under
suspension of the rules on motion of
Assemblyman George E. Scott, of
Barron, chairman of the committee on
banks and insurance. 1t carries an
appropriation of $4,000. The bill was
passed by vote of 81 to 2, those
voting against it being Assemblymen
Bancroft and Stewart, the latter of
Dane county
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
New Lisbon High School Burns.

New Lisbon.-The high school here
burned. 1t cost 100000 and the in
surance is $4,000 Valuable statuary
and curios were lost and Principal
Clifton lost many priceless books. An
overheated furnace caused the fire.
The school will be held in various
churches about the city until a new
building is erected. The school was
a three-story structure, built of red
pressed brick, and was one of the
finest buildings of it's kind in this sec.
ton of the state.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Noters Are to Decide.

Kenosha.-The question of the
building of municipal lighting plant
in Kenosha is to be decided by the
voters of the city The estimate of
the cost of the plant has been made
by William Ross, of the Milwaukee
Engineering company, and it is
planned to build the plant for $4,000.
These figures have been contested by
local electrical companies and hard
campaign against the plan is ex-
oected
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Will Double Track BRIDGE.

Superior.-The Northern Pacific
railroad has submitted to the govern
ment engineers for approval plans for
double tracking the railroad bridge be-
tween Superior and Duluth. In double
tracking, improving approaches and
spans the company will expend ap-
proXimately 100000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Stephenson for Short Term.

Assembls man LIE Roy spoke most en-.
Enthusiastically of the plan which mem.
bers suggest, that of electing Isaac
Stephenson for the term of two years
and then permitting the Republicans
to fight out the succession in the pr.
mary.
Summarized, the situation indicates
two or more weeks of intense cam.
paigning before selection of sena.
tor is made. There are an infinite
variety Of combinations possible, and
doubtless these win be attempted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Child Hero Is Denied Medal.

La Crosse.-Because, in the opinion
of one of the members of the commits
sion, Emmett Schrank, aged three
years, was too young to be real
hero, a Carnegie medal has been re-
fused him. Several weeks ago fire
started in the nursery of the home of
J. f. Schrank. Emmett and his baby
sister were alone. The little boy
realized the danger and dragged the
crib containing the infant to place
of temporary, safety, where it was
rescued a few moments later by the
mother
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
stephenson Ready to Bun.

Isaac Stephenson was flooded with
kilograms from all parts of the state
urging his candidacy for senator, and
he decided to so announce himself
for the two years of Senator Spoon
er's .unexpired term only Mr. Houser,
candidate for the long term, offered
to help Mr.. Stephenson, as did sew
eral of the men who have been men
toned for senator two years from now.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
At a Low Ehh.

City Man Con a rural jaunt)-Are
you going to have an agricultural ex.
hibition here this year?
Farmer (sadly)-No-o, I'm 'fraid
not Most of the old ladies what
makes quilts is died off and there
amt decent race-hoss a the coun-
try.-N. Y. Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Professor Goes to Europe.

Stevens Point-Prof. F. K. Sechirst,
teacher of literature at the local nor
NAL, has secured leave of absence
for several months and will take
trip to Europe. His successor for the
remainder of the term is Thomas A.
Knott, a graduate of Northwestern
university, class 1902. He has taught
literature and rhetoric for several
years, and is at present pursuing post
graduate work in the University of
Chicago
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
FEAR KILLING BY WOLVES.
Amberg Parents Afraid to Let Chill
dren Go to School.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of Amberg
here report that wolves are so MI.
merous and fierce in that vicinity that
parents fear sending children to school
in the country districts. The children
of Walter Long of Pike Hill, were at
tackled by pack and severely bitten
before help arrived. Wolves also in.
wade pigpens and chicken coops close
to homes. The farmers plan con
certed effort to hunt them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Lonq Litiqation Ended.

Pewaukee.-The Pewaukee milling
property over which there has been
considerable litigation, has been taken
possession of by the sheriff of Wauke-
sha county and turned over to its
owner, E. HI. Palm, who will immedi-
ateIy start the erection of the electric
plant The mill will be used as the
power house, electricity being gen.
Grated by water power
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Not Accurate.

Terms are sometimes very mis-
leading"
''In what way?"
"For instance, bee when it gets
down to business, is by no means a
fake, though it can be truthfully des-
cribed as a hum bug. Baltimore
American
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Senatorial Candidates.

Interviews with members disclose
the fact that the list of possible can.
didates include the following: Isaac
Stephenson, Marinette; Congressman
John ]. Esch, La Crosse; Congress.
man H. A. Cooper. Racine; former
Senator W. H. Hatten, New London;
former Secretary of State w. B. Hous,
er, Mondovi; former Gov. w. d. Hoard.
Fort Atkinson; |. L. Lenroot, Superb
or; Gov. J. 0. Davidson, Soldiers
Grove; w. D. Connor, Marshfield;
Judge Charles NJ. Webb, Grand Rap,
iGs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
WILL DIE IN STATE PRISON.
Michael Mad, Sentenced by Judge
Halsey, Already Close to Death.

Oshkosh.-Michael Madl, convicted
of murder in the second degree, was
sentenced in circuit court by Judge
Lawrence w. Halsey of Milwaukee to
term of 20 years Imprisonment at
hard labor in the state penitentiary at
Waupun. This sentence was passed
after Judge Halsey had denied the
defendants motion for a new trial and
plea for mercy had been made by
Attorney Earl P Finch
Madl took the sentence without
fiinching. He is said to be near death
from an incurable disease.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14

Eau Claire.-Game Warden S. B.
Kirkoff, of this city, received letter
from Frank Lamont, of Draper, ask
ing him to investigate violations of
the game laws. Mr.. Kirkoff found a
large quantity of venison in Lamont's
woodshed. Lamont said another man
had hid the venisoD in his shed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
In the TonsoriaI ParIor.

81 think" said the barber, as ne
looked at the clock, chat | have cut
your hair long enough"
The victim looked in the glass.
81 differ with you," he said, You
have cut it too short"
They clinch.-Chicago Daily News
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Asks Roosevelt to Decide.

Hartford.-Peter Melius, of this
place, shot a fox of the silver-gray
variety Some who saw the fur of the
animal doubted his claim as to it's
value Melius telegraphed to Wash
ington requesting President Roosevelt
to decide the dispute. Secretary Loeb
replied that the president would be
delighted to do so. Melius has sent
the fur to Washington.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Will Hold to Territory.

Madison.-The sentiment of the ma
jority of the members of the legisla-
ture is against ceding to Michigan
any part of Wisconsin, as proposed
by resolution passed by the Michi-
gan legislature. Wisconsin will prob
ably fight such proposition to the
last resort
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Fugitive for IA Years Captured.

Chippewa Falls.AHenry Birch, a
fugitive for IA years, ventured back
here and was arrested at the home of
his son. Birch and family for several
years, with rifles, defied the authori-
ties. In 1894, through strategy, he
was arrested, but escaped from jail. A
few months later the sheriff overlook
him and battle ensued, but Birch
escaped.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Asylum Horrors Charged.

Observation-Disclosures Furguson, a
fugitive from the county poor asylum,
was caught and told the police that he
fled to escape inhuman treatment. He
said that attendants at the asylum
have already killed three inmates
with their cruelties. Utter disregard
for the comfort of inmates was also
charged.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Teachers Meet at Washburn.

Washburn.-The Fifteenth annual
meeting of the North Wisconsin Teach
ers' association held at Ashland was
one of the largest gatherings the as
ISOLATION has ever had, fully 400 teach
ers from all over the northern part OF
the state being in attendance. Su.
perior landed the next gathering for
that city. Superintendent w. E. Mad
dock of Superior was elected presi
dent of the association.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Annther Use for Them.

Fine feathers" remarked the man
with the quotation habit, "do not make
fine birds"
mo-" rejoined the father Of seven
grown daughters, "but they make fins
fortunes for milliners." - Chicago
Daily News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Exempt.

The talesman plainly did not want
to serve.
Whats your excuse?" sternly ask
ed the court
81 am reputed to be of at least av-
Nerage intelligence" replied the tales
man, reaching for his hat, for, OF
course, they had to let him go.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
EriohtfuI Accident to Child.

Marinette.-While playing with her
little brother, the four-year-old daugh-
ter of Henry Straleau, of Grover,
gouged her eyeball completely out
with a pair of scissors. Prompt treat
ment resulted in the replacement of
the eye and possibly recovery of sight.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Two Girl Cousins Killed.

Madison.-Catherine Maria Quinn,
aged Is years, and Catherine Margaret
Quinn, Is years old, cousins, were
killed by switch engine on the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & st. Paul railroad.
They walked in front of the locomo-
tive, thinking it was going to stop.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
His Theory.

"You deny that there is any such
thing as hard times?"
Certainly" answered Mr.. Dustin
Stax. prosperity is always with us.
The only difficulty is that it some
times becomes rather concentrated
and circumscribed" Washington
Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Urced Estsbrook Bill.

City Attorney John T. Kelly of Mil
waukee appeared before the assembly
committee on cities and urged ia
vorable report on the Estabrook bill
empowering the city of Milwaukee to
build viaducts over railroads and
assess the cost against such roads.
Attorney Lloyd Bowers of the North
western company opposed the bill or
the grounds that it conferred too
much power on the common council.
He believed the authority in question,
If conferred on any body, should be
conferred on a state commission.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
An Important Omission.

Gentlemen" said the speaker, we
have come to the parting Of the ways
The ties must be cut. The Rubicon is
before us. / need say no more. You
cannot be blind to the conditions with
which we are face to face
"Say," yelled man in the gallery
"you forgot to mention that the die
had been cast. "-Chicago Record-Her
aid
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14

why do you allow the stage man
ager to subject you to so many ups
and downs?" asked the Flies Of the
Curtain.
"How can help myself?" retorted
the Curtain, with bitter emphasis.
Hasn't he always got the drop on
me?"-Baltimore American.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14

Spooner proceed at once and not after
the vacancy actually exists, May 1.
The assembly by standing vote
adopted a resolution of tribute to Sen.
ator Spooner. Four Social Democrats
and eight Republicans refrained from
voting.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-03-14
Search for Missino Farmer.

Racine-The police department is
searching for Henry Gloede, a wealthy
farmer of North Point, who drove
away from his farm with a team of
horses. The horses and wagon have
been found under shed at Union
Grove, 20 miles from the farm.