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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-26

ITTSBURG.-Are women
less to be believed than
~ men, on oath or otherwise?
is a question that has
been excited by the utter
ances of a few men, and
at least one woman, who have in pub
lie recently insisted that women as
general proposition have no sense OF
the binding sanctity of an oath and
are blind to the moral obligation OF
telling the truth.
A few days ago, came Dr. William
H. Taylor, state chemist of Virginia,
In a lecture to the students of the
State Medical College of Virginia,
proclaimed that a woman had mo
conception of the moral obligation en-
tailed in telling the truth" In his
opinion truth with a woman is what
she wants to be believed. She is con-
WINGED that what she calls her ''intui-
tions" must always be right.
AS a buttress to what these mere
men" have asserted comes Mary Hea-
ton worse, woman of some note as
writer for the magazines, who as
serts that few women can be depended
upon to tell the truth, she presumably
being one of the few; that they 'beat"
street railway companies; that they
listen at telephones, betray conf
dences, sneak the reading of letters;
and that she believes the statement
of an old judge who told her that
upon the witness stand women would
invariably perjure themselves"
These declarations were so sweep
ing and so extraordinary that the
Pittsburg Dispatch was led to seek
the opinions of some Pittsburg wom-
en- Of note, who could be depended
upon to say what they thought re-
CARELESS of any reflection upon their
own sex-women who think independ-
emily and whose thoughts are we'll de-
fined and their language we'll thought
out One of these is Mrs. Enoch
Rauh, president of the Council of
Jewish Women.
Not a Question of Sex.
"The telling of truth is absolutely
not matter of SEX" was the en-
phatic answer to query by the rep
resentative of the Dispatch. Both
sexes equivocate and evade upon oc-
casion and no one will hazard his rep
utation for veracity by saying that
women should be singled out for this
mark of opprobrium as distinct from
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-26
HAPPY OLD AGE
Most Likely to Follow Proper Eating.

AS old age advances, we require less
food to replace waste, and food that
will not overtax the digestive organs,
while supplying true nourishment.
Such an ideal food is found in Grape
Nuts, made Of whole wheat and barley
by long baking and action of diastase
in the barley which changes the starch
into sugar.
The phosphates also, placed up I'M
der the bran-coat of the wheat, are in
cluded in Grape-Nuts, but left out of
white flour. They are necessary to
the building of brain and nerve cells.
81 have used Grape-Nuts," writes an
Iowa man, for years and feel as good
and am stronger than 1 was ten years
ago. am over IA years old, and at
tend to my business every day.
Among my customers meet man
every day who is 80 years old and at.
tributes his good health to the use OF
Grape-Nuts and Postum which he has
used for the last years. He mixes
Grape-Nuts with Postum and says they
go fine together.
"For many years before began to
eat Grape-Nuts, could not say that
l enjoyed life or knew what it was TO
be able to say I am WELL suffered
greatly with constipation, now my hab-
it's are as regular as ever in my life.
whenever l make extra effort !
depend on Grape-Nuts food and it just
fills the bill. l can think and write
a great deal easier"
"There's Reason Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read
1.-THE Road to Wellville." in pkgs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-26

on the diary which showed that the
book had been printed at time sub
sequent to the date of the burglary.
The case was continued, and it was
brought out that the firm producing
the diary never issued the books to
be used by the trade previous to the
year of their date. 1t was a clear
case of perjury and one of remarka-
BILE cunning considering, the very ordi-
nary intellect of the girl. The matter
had been written for the entire year
and bore all the marks of genuine
ness.
Poor Basis for Sensation.
''It is a fact known to all lawyers
that women fear the law more than
men dc, and therefore take fewer
risks upon the stand in the matt8r of
telling an untruth. 1t is my opinion
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-26

Leading real estate men of northern
Wisconsin, including Albert G. Uecke
of Cumberland, George W. Harmon of
Spooner, E. e. Knudson of Rice Lake,
J. T. Atwater of Barron, ]. Harding
Brown, Jr. and G. A. McDermid of Eau
Claire have joined the organization
of the Wisconsin Colonization COM
pany, incorporated, for 100000, and
will engage in locating colonies Of i'm
migrants on cut over lands of this
state. A prominent feature of it's
work will be to secure at the great
ports of entry the most desirable class
of foreign immigrants.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-26
Aids County Election Clerks.


In order to facilitate the work of
the county clerks at the elections on
April z, Secretary Of State F'rear sent
each of them a letter of information
and fnclosing blank form of official
ballot for delegates to the national
political conventions. This letter is az
follows: In order to assist you so far
as we can, we are inclosing you per-
sonally a blank form of official ballot
for delegates to national conventions.
We will be unable to furnish you tho
names of judges until the time ex-
pireS for filing, which will be March
%. On the twenty-fourth the names CT
all candidates will be certified to yoM
in order that you may proceed without
delay. Where the list of blanks upon
the inclosed ballot is not sufficient to
cover all the names certified you will
have to enlarge the ballot correspond
ingly.
This letter is sent to advise you Of
the form of ballot for delegates, and if
there is anything further desired
please communicate with this depart
ment at once. You will appreciate that
the time is short between the filing in
this department and certifying to you
only "a hours-and we are endeav-
oring in every way to make your la.
bors as easy as we possibly can.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-26

men. Both are of the same blood and
fiber, and whatever denunciation lies
against the one in the matter of stat
ing what is untrue lies against the
other.
Il cannot understand how any man
or woman of intelligent appreciation
of the worlds activities could sink to
the depths of uttering such SANDER
against the mothers, sisters and
daughters who are responsible for the
maternity of their kind of both sexes.
1t would be one of the most astound-
ing of paradoxes if they could bring
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-26
Erear Talks to the Farmers.

'The pursuit of agriculture" said
Secretary of State Frear at a Rich
land Center session of the farmers
institute, makes independent, self-re-
liant men. So, too, free, Independent
thought serves to make stronger, bet
ter citizenship" Secretary Frear
spoke of farming in it's relation to the
state, and took occasion to discuss
some features of the work of the last
legislature and the matter of state
taxes, and cost of state government.
He spoke in part as follows: ''Wiscon-
sin possess the finest agricultural col
lege in the world, the appropriations
for it's support and growth exceeding
$250,000 last year. Over 100000 in
direct appropriations is annually being
made for agricultural purposes. With
out doubt this is ten times the amount
contributed by the state when your
first agricultural institute was held
in my home town, score of years
ago."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-26
a New Excuse.

81 suppose your husband Is proud
to contribute his share toward the
support OF our beautiful library?"
EYES," answered the woman with
the slightly acid expression; "only
John was none too Industrious in the
first place and now he's tempted to
put in most of his time reading novels
and trying to get his moneys worth"
-WashingtOn Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-26
Grain War In Superior.

A factional fight has broken out in
the Superior board of trade, where an
effort has been made to get things re-
established after the grain inspection
war. There seem to be two factions
warning about the time of allowing
grain firms to start business on the
board, and the claim is made by one
crowd that the crowd in control is
holding off simply to form new COM
mission firm and give it the advantage
of getting in early. Several firms are
claimed to be ready to start business
here. Some may return from Duluth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-26
Potato Growers Gather.

The Wisconsin State Potato Grow.
ers' annual convention of the Ameri-
can Society of Equity, held its annual
meeting in Grand Rapids. The prin-
cipal speakers were G. Davis, of Rich
land, George P. Hambrecht, Grand
Rapids; Joseph Carnahan, Black River
Falls, and N. G. Crowley, state organ
izer of Baraboo. This branch is new,
and committee was appointed as fol-
lows: M. o. Ralsted of New Hope,
Joseph Baker of Armenia, A. P. Bean
of Hansen, Herman Ross Of Saratoga,
and John Liebe of Saratoga Center.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-26
pruaaist,s Generous Offer.

81 am sorry to disappoint you" said
the old-time druggist to the sutton for
his daughters hand. II can't let you
have Amy because I've promised hey
to the son of my partner. But have
five other daughters and give you
something just as good"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-26
Has Not Enouoh Rats Data.

The state railroad commission In a
decision discussed the subject of rates
for heating service but holds the mat
ter in allegiance until more facts are
available. Statistics presented in con-
nection with the discussion show that
the rate in Milwaukee is higher than
the average. This matter came before
the rate commission on complaint OF
the Wisconsin Electric Construction
company of Milwaukee against the
Central Heating company of the Mil
waukee Electric Railway & Light
company.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-26

Proper discipline in his early
youth would probably have had
such effect upon Mr.. Taylor that
he would have never thought of
the statements so antipodaI to
truth which he has made in re-
gard to women as compared with
men.-Mrs. Samuel Ammon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-26

have found women witnesses,
to say the least, no less truthful
than those of the other sex. :
have known of but one
case of deliberate perjury by a
woman.-Miss Suzanne Beatty,
Attorney-at-Law.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-26
Adopts the Telephone.

The Wisconsin Central road has
adopted the ''telegraphone," new
instrument designed to ultimately dis
place the telegraph key. Stations
have been installed at Kolze, North
Fond du Lac, Stevens Point, Marsh
field and Minneapolis. All instruments
are connected with the Chicago-Minne-
apolis through WIRE The portable
telegraphone is simple affair, con-
sistiHg of jointed rod which Is
hooked on to the telegraph wire. A
small wire makes the connection with
the telephone.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-26
A Word from Josh Wise.

Men sheer at women's shoppin',
but when women shop they don't have
ter eat cloves ter disguise what
they've been buYin'."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-26
His Reservation.

Live and let i've" is a good
motto, but many man who adopts
it wants to reserve the right to live
better than the other fellow.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-26
Admitted That Much.

"But," she persisted, "you can't deny
it. A woman's life is made up OF sac.
rifices"
"Of sacrifice sales, yes" replied the
brute, her husband.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-26

that DR.. Taylor chose very tOttering
basis for a sensation, and that in
making himself talked about he has
also made himself absurd
In very racy manner Mrs. Frank.
lin p Iams, attorney-at-law, discussed
what has been termed by Shakespeare
the 'lie circumstantiaP' and the 'lie
direct" Women may lie on the wit
ness stand" said Mrs. Iams, lin cir.
cumstances which arouse within her
a powerful sentiment, while in similar
circumstances man would lie delib.
erately and wilfully. The lie in the
one case may be said to have been to
some extent unconscious, the woman
havinS been persuaded on account CT
her affections to believe that what
she said was true because she
wanted it to be true. The man would
tell the lie direct, knowing that st was
lie, and telling it to make his case
or that Of the person in whose inter
est he was testifying.
Women More Emotional.
"Of course, as everyone knows.
women are far more emotional than
men. They are therefore more likely
to be swayed by their sentiments. |
am inclined to think, the.efors, that
for this very reason women are come
what less dependable as witnesses
than men, although less to blame for
their equivocations. When a man
tells a deliberate lie he must be an
adept at the business indeed if some
thing in his manner or expression
fails to suggest that fact to the jury.
A woman speaking under the infu.
ence of powerful sentiment is more
apt to give her statement every SEM
blance of truth. The man lying de-
liberately is well aware that he can
hardly do it successfully and there
fore he is less apt to try the expert
ment, although he is morally just as
much the liar as though he did try it
ct would say that there ia some
measure of truth in the assumption
that women are more liable than men
to go astray from the exact facts
when they are in the strange posi-
ton of a witness in the courts, but
the sweeping assertion of DE-. TayIo.
that in all circumstances they are lesa
to be believed than men is a state
ment that should simply make the
person who made it ridiculous.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-26

cannot understand how any
man or woman of intelligent sp-
probation of the worlds actlNi-
ties could sink to the depths of
uttering such sIander.-Mrs.
Enoch Rauh.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-26

TTTSBURG.-Are women
less to be believed than
men, on oath or otherwise?
is a question that has
been excited by the utter
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-26
All swayed by Sentiment.

81 want to say, and to put it as
as words can make it, that
l have found women witnesses, to say
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-29

Notice has been received at police
Headquarters from Capt. n'Brien of the
Chicago detective bureau giving de-
scription of one Gustave r. Baye, who
is wanted on charge of forgery and
fer whose arrest and delivery to an Of
fcer of the bureau reward of 800 is
offered. Baye is 80 years old. feet II
inches in height and weighs 135 pounds;
has dark hair and sallow complex
ion: large nose; has impeachment of
speech and talks through nose on ac-
count of operation on his throat some
time ago. Is an expert bOokkeeper. He
is wanted on an Indictment for passing
on the Bankers National Bank
forged check for $4,000. Aug. 10, 1908.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-29
List of Unclaimed Letters,

WOME,N.-BusseIl. Mrs. NJ; Cutter,
Mrs. Samuel H.; Chandler. Mrs. Eva;
Ellis. Mrs. Thomas: Fields, Mrs. Maud;
Gowen, Mrs Abbie: Hatfield, Mrs. A.
w: Heath Mrs. Mary; Jacques Elsie;
JohOnnett. Miss Mabel; Lowe, Mrs.
Martha: Mannett, Miss A. E.; Sisie
G6 Spring St.)
MEN.-Barene, A. NJ; Cummings.
Stephen; Grybos. Marijanna; Key,
Mr.. Arthur; LAWYERS, A.; Lawton, S.
E.; Lennox, Arthur; Marquise, Mr..
Maxine: Merrill, w. B.: Montgomery.
Mr. Charles W.; Montgomery. Mr. c.
w; Pierce Asbury: Thistle, j. NJ;
Savage, Mrs. Chas.: Waite, Chas. esq.
Weeks, f. W.; White Mr.. VIM. H.;
White. Mr. w. II. 49,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-29

The steamer Islander made the first
of her two final excursions of the sea-
son Monday, taking party of 225
people from Augusta, Hallowell and
GARNER to Boothbay Harbor for a
most enjoyable sail. Today she will
take a party from Cedar Grove, Rich
mond and Bath. Wednesday she will
make her final trip from Augusta, tax
ing down load of lumber but no pas
sengers, and will go into winter quar-
tiers at Southport. On the return down
river yesterday afternoon the Islander
took with her the little steamer Lizzie
Snow. which had been lying at this
port since last spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-29

Owners of buildings where fire es-
capes are required and have not been
crowded will do well to look after the
matter as Chief Engineer Buckley has
received a letter from Hon. George L.
Morrison of Biddeford, State Inspector
OF factories. calling his attention to
Sections 37-45 of Chapter % of the Re-
xised Statutes of Maine, in relation to
factories. workshops, etc. Under the
above chapter in places where there is
an organized fire department the chief
engineer is required to inspect all safe
guards TO buildings in the way of pro-
lection against fire. also to give writ
ten notice to occupants of such build
irgs; also the owner thereof if known,
of his determination as to the suf-
flcicncy Of said precautions and safe
guards, specifying in the notice any
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-29

The "World's Fair" at South Wind
SCR opens today for the 21st annual ex-
nIDitlon. The lateness oil the season
should insure a beautiful display and
it goes without saying that the other
departments will be fully up to the
standard OF former years. Lovers of
good racing should not be dsappoint
ed as the entry list shows a total of
63 entries FOR the five classes. The
horses are well scattered and some ex-
cellcnt sport should result. The man.
aeement is preparing to accommodate
the largest crowd that has ever attend
ed this popular fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-29
PERSONAL MENTION.

Carl Crosby of Bath was in the city
Monday on an automobile trip.
Hon. William T. Haines of Water
vile was & visitor in town Monday.
C. W. Jack of Richmond was calling
on friends in the city last evening
MIR. and Mrs. Guy o. Vickery and
daughter left Monday morning for Bel
fast.
Mrs. Arthur Morton and daughter
Alice have returned from a two-weeks
visit with friends in Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs Roscoe Buzzell of Oak
land We're among the arrivals Monday
for short visit with Augusta friends
Herbert c. Hill of Boston was
among the people from other places
who were in the city on business Mon
day.
William Young, the veteran fish man
has laid aside his duties for short
time and is visiting a sister in Vinal-
haven
Miss Helen F. Ames, who has beer
visiting Augusta friends for several
weeks, returned to ner home in Water
vile Monday.
Miss S. w. Waldron, who has beer
visiting friends in this city. left yes.
terday for Hallowell to be the guest Of
her sister, Mrs. A. S. Gould
Hon. r. S. Partridge, a well-knowr
attorney of the town of Whtefield, wa.
in the city yesterday on matters O
legal business and was a guest at Ho
tel North.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Raymond ant
Mrs. John Merrill OF Newburyport
Mass, who had been visiting Mrs. Per
cy V. HILL returned to their home
Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-29

Capt William White Of Rocllland
and the crew of the two-masted
schooner Racehorse of Rockland. Me.
Monday reported the loss OF their YES
sci while trying to make Mackerel cove
Bailey's island. She struck on Belle
ledge and sank rapidly The schooner
had a cargo of 115 tons of phosphate
and was bound from Boston to Bangor
She was valued at $1,000. was owned
by her captain and uninsured The
RaCehorSe was built at Salisbury
Mass, 43 years ago and was of 105
gross tonnage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-29

Charles H. Hussey of this city Who
had been employed as third cook at the
Poland Springs House during the sum-
mer, arrived home last evening, and
will take short rest before going to
Caledonia Springs, Ont, where he has
accepted good position in the Gale
oonia Springs Hotel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-29

The regular rehearsal of the Augusta
Chorus will be held at the lecture
room of the Penney Memorial church
on Grove street Thursday evening, and
the presence Of all members is desired
as there will be but two more re-
hoarsals following that one before &C
ing to Bangor. At one of these the
tickets for the Festival will be given
ont
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-29

At the municipal court Monday
inorning Michael Shaugnessy and Fred
Hoyt We're arraigned on a charge Of
intoXication and on being found guilty
Shaughnessy was fined 81 ana costs,
while in the Hoyt case sentence was
suspended
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-29

Today will witness the opening of
the "World's Fair" at South Windsor
and the fair grounds in that town will
for the next three days be the Mecca
of all people in this vicinity who are
looking for a day off and an Opportun-
ity to have a good time. Special
preparations have been made by the
management to make the show bigger
and better this year and everyone who
goes to the fair will get his moneys
worth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-29

A personally conducted excursion
passed over the Augusta and WinslOW
line of the Lewiston. Augusta < Wa
terville Street Railway yesterday
morning, it being a party of laborers
ia the employ Of the company and
bound from Vassalboro down the line
to Gardiner. to work on the line from
that City to Sabattus. The trip was
made on the gravel car and the party
passed through the city at about 6.45
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-29

The home made bread that comes
from Webber Il Hewett's fancy bakery
ovens deserves the name of "home
made" the texture is SO fine and firm.
Just notice the extra weight which this
firmness gives to the loaf. The pastry
also deserves all the praise that is 50
universally accorded it by appreciative
customers who delight in encouraging
such home enterprise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-29

hon. 5. w. Carr and Mrs. Carr, who
mad for the greater part of the summer
occupied their cottage on the shore of
Coboos3eecontee, moved back to their
home In Bowdoinham Saturday and
Will remain there for few weeks. af-
ter which they will return to Augusta,
where they will occupy the Mathews
house on Weston street for the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-29

Hon. Columbus HayfOrd of Presque
Isle. a former member of the Board of
state Assessors. was in the city yes
terday on matters of business connect
ed with the state Grange. of which
order he is a member of the executive
committee Mr.. Hayford is one of the
potato growers of Aroostook county,
ard in speaking of the crop which is
now being gathered, said it was one
of the hest ever raised in the county.
Some of the farmers in that section are
getting an average Of 400 bushels OF
potatoes to the acre. and while his crop
hardly reached that figure he raised
L, 300 bushels on 40 acres of land. The
work of digging them was finished
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-29

The Woman's Missionary Society of
the Winthrop Street Baptist church will
meet with Miss Eliza Mayo, CT Court
street, at o'clock Wednesday after