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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-27
OUR PUBLIC UTILITIES
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED AT BUSINESS MEMS BANQU
BEST MEETING YET HELD

On Thursday evening, February
goth, about seventy of the business
and professional men of the city
assembled at the Gladstone TO par
take of an excellent supper served
by the host of the house.
The time of eating was enlivened
by songs from the mems chorus
which were much appreciated by
those who were at the time engage d
in the important business of assim-
ilating the excellent viands that
were before them.
After the eating had been fully
attended to and the tables cleared,
Mr.. A. w. Stiles, the Chairman for
the evening, announced that the
first subject for discussion would be
Our Public Utilities" Judge Weld
was called upon to give brief out
line of what has been accomplished
and stated, that the first inception
of our plants began in the Sos when
the necessity for more complete
system of fire protection was becom-
ing very evident. After an investi-
cation of different schemes it was
finally determined in 1893 to try to
obtain water supply from an
artesian we'll. This was venture
of very uncertain nature. No en-
enlargement was given by geolo-
gists who were consulted, but fortu-
nately an excellent flow of water was
found at the depth of about four
hundred feet, though the well was
drilled somewhat deeper in hope of
larger supply. A pumping sys-
tenn was put in in 1894 together
with about five miles of water main,
at cost of $23,000.00. This was
followed a short time after by quite
extensive additions which have con-
tinued at intervals to the present,
until we now have about seven miles
of cast iron water main varying in
size from four inches to ten inches
in diameter.
In 1900 the idea was preached of
an electric lighting system. The
immediate cause. of this was the
coming of party of young men
from St. Paul who looked up the
possibilities of the work and asked
for franchise. At this time, how
ever, there was quite sentiment
opposed to granting what might
prove to be valuable franchise and
tying up the city by a contract
which might prove serious det-
riment in the future. But serious
impeachment was in the way. Under
the laws of the state the city could
not bond itself for enough to put in
a satisfactory plant and it was felt
that any thing less than we'll
equipped modern system would be
simple waste of money. At this
juncture Messrs. Haugen and Jenson
representing the two banks agreed
to purchase the water powers known
as the Junction Falls and Foster
Falls, put in a suitable dam, power
house and power machinery and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-27
Canal.

II would be a sheer waste of time
and effort to ransack the stores
looking for wall papers when you
can sit in an easy chair in your own
home while l show you full line of
the choicest patterns the season
affords.
The line for 1907 contains an end
less variety of wall papers for any
use-papers TO suit every taste. If
you desire, will be glad to offer
suggestions for the best treatment
of any particular room.
AUGUST BEORN.
1T NJ, p1IoNr9 oil pIUEP FAILS WIS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-27

will choose some other for the posi-
ton; and trust you will find me,
as in the past, keeping right on
helping in what is for the good name
of the state, and assisting my fellow
man as far as lies in my power to
do. S. A, Cook.
Neenah, Wis, Feb. 19, 1908.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-27

N. W. PHONE 81. RIVER FALLS, WIS,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30
MISS HARPER's REPERTOIRE.

The further the good people of AS
toria go with the rich repertoire Miss
Harper is unfolding at the Astoria
Theatre, the more cause they have,
and acknowledge, for their genuine
appreciation Of that lady's splendid
ability as an actress Of power and
wide discrimination. She is offering
only that which is excellent and play
ing 1t to the measure of that excel
lence.
For the last two evenings delighted
audiences have witnessed her at her
best in the simple yet beautiful play
Of "The Little Minister" than which
there is no better vehicle for her ex-
traordidinary range of portraiture;
and as in all she mas done during her
engagement here, Miss Harper has
made friends on the spot, evening by
evening, until she and her clever
company have attained to the stand
ard Of uniform and unanimous ap-
proval here.
Tonight another departure will be
made, the strong dramatic creation
Of "Magda" being put before the
Astoria public with all its intense
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30
NEW TO-DAY
The Commercial.

One of the coziest and most 'popu-
lar resorts in the city is the CONNER
cial A new billiard room, a pleasant
sitting room and handsome fixtures
all 90 to make an agreeable meeting
place for gentlemen, there to discuss
the topics of the day, play game OF
billiards and enjoy the fine refresh
ments served there. The best Of
goods are only handled, and this fact
being SO we'll known, large business
is done at the Commercial on Com
mercial street, near Eleventh.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30
saying it eclipsed anything SO far,

Captain Genereaux, of the Marine
Underwriters force, is going to work
ON the derelict steamer Minnie
Kelton, himself, He intends to drive
dolphins alongside her, to moor some
huge barges to and will work from
them with wire cables which will be
passed beneath her by diver; and
il all goes well she will be raised and
pumped out, and then put in condi-
ton to float her to the drydocks up
the river.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30
NOTICE.
Union Gas Engine Company.

Mr.. c. H. Carlson has been ap-
pointed local agent for the Union
Gas Engine Company for Astoria and
Lower River territory with head
quarters at Astoria. A full line OF
repair parts will be carried in stocI
at 5ol Exchange street, Astoria, by
Mr.. Carlson, who is also equipped to
do repair work on Union Engines at
short notice in hrst-class manner.
UNION GAS ENGINE COMPANY,
F. P. Kendall,
General Sales Agent.
Portland, Oregon, June |, 1908.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30
The Palace Restaurant.

Any phase Of hunger can be daintily
gratihed at any hour Of the day or
night at the Palace Restaurant. The
kitchen and dining room service are
Of the positive best. Private dining
rooms for ladies. One call inspires
regular custom, Try it. Commercial
street, opposite Page building. \
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30
Summer Excursions.

During the months Of June, July,
August and September the llwaco
r. r. Co. will sell round trip tickets
daily from all points on North (Long)
Beach to all points on Clatsop Beach
at rate Of $l75. Return limit thirty
days. o-zo-u
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30
LADY MAN1cURIsT ENGAGED.

THE Modern" A. L, Petersen's
beautiful tonsorial establishment, has
been further modernized by the per-
manent engagement of highly train
ed young lady manicurist, who will
also serve the house as cashier.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30

and alluring story. II is play that
invites and holds the unbroken inter.
est. from its first to its last word and
action, and will repay whosoever
shall witness it.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30

The Rose City ran into a north
western on her trip up the coast and
did not arrive in until $50 last even
ing. Her officers report that she had
a fairly hard pull all the way up.
Arriving at the mouth Of the Colum-
bia everything was found smooth,
and the passegers enjoyed their sup
per coming up the river. The pas
senger list contained 275 names and
she carried about 1900 tons of freight.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30
GOOD WOOD.

II you want a good load Of fir wood
or box wood ring up KELLY the
WOOD DEALER,
The man who keeps the
PRICES DOWN.
Phone Main 2lol--Barn, Cor, 18th
and Duane.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30
FOURTH OF BENSON'S
SEA.RAFTS
IS BROUGHT DOWN FROM
STELLA YESTERDAY EN-
ROUTE TO SAN DIEGO
OLSEN MAHoNEY IN PORT
OIL FLEET IN SUNDAY =
LATEST WATERFRONT NEWS

The marine event of the day yes
terday was the arrival down from
Stella Of the fourth of the huge Ben
son sea-going RATS, containing, prac-
tically, four million feet of timbers,
and destined for the mills OF the
Benson Logging Company, at San
Diego. The great cigarshaped mass,
swathed in thousands of feet OF chain
and cored with wire cables, was
under manipulation OF the big tow
ing steamers NJ. F. Henderson and
Sarah A. Dixon, and was cleverly
handled all the way through Astoria
waters, and anchored in the lower
harbor to await the arrival OF the
Spreckles sea-tug Dauntless, due at
any hour, and probably deferred by
the strong nor'wester that has held
back the liners Roanoke and Rose
City. The raft will go TO sea the
moment it is safe to go over the
bar, perhaps today. There are two
more to come, being now in the vast
cardles.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30

Steamer Nahcotta leaves Q. r. &
N. docks at GAS a. m. daily Round
trip fare to any point on North
Long) Beach, $1.00, Sundays only.
6-23-tf
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30
New Grocery Store.

Try our own mixture Of coffee--the
J. P. B. Fresh fruit and vegetables.
Badollet & Co., grocers. Phone Main
1881.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30

The trial trip OF the handsome new
launch Irene Barnes was made yes
terday between this city and Cath
lamet. with her owner, F. c. Barnes,
and a large party OF ladies and gen
tlemen on board. She behaved splen-
didly. and made fine time, Mr.. Barnes
is fixing her up for her departure for
Lake Bay, Alaska, this evening. He
will go north in her.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30

The very best board to be obtained
in the city is at "The Occident
Hotel" Rates very reasonable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30
The Clean Man.

The man who delights in personal
cleanliness, and enjoys his shave,
shampoo, haircut, and bath, in AS
toria, always goes to the Occident
barber shop for these things : and
gets them at their best,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30

The four masted schooner Oliver
]. Olsen, grain laden for San Pedro,
came down the river on Sunday last
and is ready for the earliest possible
despatch, and will probably go to sea
today. She is the second grain
schooner OF the season, the w. r.
Hume preceding her week or more
ago.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30

The steamer Nome City, with a big
group of passengers, came in over
the bar yesterday and after short
stay at the Calender dock went on
to Portland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30

The Elder also probably had a
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30

Shine Them Up.
Ladies' shoes called for, shined and
returned. Phone Main SAL
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30

The Norwegian steamship Tabor is
due in from Bellingham at any hour.
She will load 100000 feet of lumber
at the Columbia mills at Knappton,
and then 40 on to Portland for the
balance Of her cargo, which is for
Oriental delivery Later-Tabor ar
rived in last night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30
.El1n04%


The fine steamship Col. E. L.
Drake, with 100000 barrels OF fuel
oil on board, from the California
coast, entered port on Sunday alter
noon last, and went on to the me-
tropolies after brief stay here. She
was followed almost Immediately by
the steamship Rosecrans with the
sea-barge Monterey on her hawsers.
The Rosecrans carried $4,000 barrels
Of oil and the Monterey had 1900
barrels, mere handful beside the
cargo Of the Drake. The latter yes
sells came up from Monterey, Cal
The Drake came over the bar draw
ing "a feet and six inches, and did il
without any trouble whatever.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30

The United Wireless station on
Telegraph Hill in this city reports
the steamer Watson as passing Cape
Lookout at 6 o'clock last evening and
bucking against heavy headseas. The
weather is clear and the sea is mod
Grating. She reports speaking the
battleships Virginia and Rhode Isl
and bound for San Francisco to join
the remainder of feet. Officers and
men speak in highest terms of the
reception given them in the north,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30

The big, fine, all steel steamer
Olsen & Mahoney arrived in here on
Sunday last, from Cordova, Alaska,
for orders and is now berthed at the
Fisher dock. She is among the finest
vessels of her class on the Pacific.
She carried lumber from Aberdeen
on her voyage to Alaska.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30

The sea tug Condor has arrived ii
from Wallport, and will load general
merchandise outward
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30

The French bark Vendee, wheat
laden for Europe, went to sea yester-
day noon on the hawser of the bar
tug Wallula.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30

The steamer Northland is due
down from Portland sometime to-
day, outward bound for the Bay City.
emotional power, vivid stage settings
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30

The steamer Alliance made hei
usual trip down, and out, for th'
Coos Bay country, on Sunday; leav
ing out at once.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30

The steamer Homer, another grain
carried, for San Pedro, came down
from Portland on Sunday last and
went to sea without delay.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30

stiff journey up the coast against the
adverse wind and last night it was
said that she probably would not get
until this morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-30

The steamer Cascades touched in
here on Sunday last, on her way from
San Francisco, to Gray's Harbor
She left out almost Immediately.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-16
Keep BUSY.

There would be fewer empty hearts
II there were more occupied minds
and buster bodies. Both the body
and the mind are restless when they
nave nothing to do. Keep busy; exer.
else. stir around. Activity is the law
OF the universe. Even the world has
70 take It's daily exercise and turn
itself about
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-16
Don't be Homeless

about yourself when you're crippled
with rheumatism or stiff joints-of
course you've tried lots of things and
they failed. Try Ballard's Snow
Liniment--it will drive away ali
aches, pains and stiffness and leave
you as well as you ever were. Sold
by Elko Drug Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-16
Humor Of the Sanctuno,

A Michigan editor complains be
cause the village undertaken is haul
Ing wood in the hearse. suppose tho
editor Is mad because he is not haul!
Ing his delinquent subscribers.-Locg
Island City IN. Y.) Star.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-16
Better Have Come Hero.

A noted sculptress, after a world.
wide search for perfect model for a
statue OF Venus, declares she found
the ideal beautiful woman only in
America. She might have saved a
lot Of time and labor by beginning
her round-the-world search right in
New York.-New YoEk Herald.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-16
A Dangerous Operation

Is the removal Of the appendix by u
surgeon. No one who takes Dr.
Kings New Life Pills is ever subject
ed to this frlGhtful ordeal They
work so quietly you don't feel them.
They cure constipation, headache,
biliousncss and malaria. 2Jc. ut Elk o
Drug Go.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-16
Missed the Crow and Broke a R,,,

William Loomis of North Amherst,
Mass, aimed a rifle at an exasperat.
ingly impudent crow and the recoil of
the gun broke his collar bone and one
rib. The crow, uninjured, cawed de-
rtsiyely.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-20
GROOM, CHIEF OF
|RVNGTONS NEW
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Organization on a Paid Basis
Will Go Into Effect
June l..

With the appointment last night of
three regular firemen, n of the inal
steps has been taken by the I~rvtngton
Town Council to place the fire depart
ment of hat town on a paid basis.
Herbert j. Groom, who has been a
member of the volunteer Organization
for years, was appointed chief. Harry
Van Houten was made driver and
Harvey Campbell assistant driver. h
men are expected to report for duty
June l, at which time the present vol
unteer organization will be disbanded.
The present chief. Samuel Kip, was
instructed to notify the volunteers who
desire TO become call men to send in
their application May 20. when an at
tempt will be made to organize the new
department. The new auto truck is ex-
pected to arrive in a few days, and the
combination hose carriage is also eX-
pected soon.
The present plans are to send Hose
Company No. 2s equipment to Hose
Company No. As headquarters. When
the new house is built in the factory
district, a site for which was finally
provide for by the Council last night,
it is probable that the combination hose
wagon will go to that company, while
the automobile and hook and ladder
truck will remain in the headquarters
in the Town Hall.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-20
ROSELAND WOMAN'S CLUB
IN PLEASANT SESSION.

Mrs. Ernest Youngman, of Eagle
Rock avenue, Roseland, entertained the
members of the Woman's Club, of Rose
land, yesterday afternoon. A very
good musical program was rendered.
consisting of piano and vocal solos and
a paper, abraham Lincoln" by Mrs.
Preston Williams; a reading, by Miss
Grace MeeKer; paper, statesmen Who
Handled the Slavery Question" by Mrs.
Kelly, an. current vents by Miss
Hattie May Condit.
The next meeting will be held Tues
day afternoon, June 2, at the home of
Mrs. Preston Williams.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-20
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
AT NEW STATE NORMAL
Announced with Charles
II. Chaplin at Top-0pens
September Is.

The heads of departments at the new
State Normal School at Montclair
Heights. which will be opened on Sep
Is, have been appointed. Charles
II. Chaplin, of Providence, r. T.. will
be principal and the Others are:
Psychology and history of education,
Will s.. Monroe, A.. B., of the State
Normal School at Westield, Mass;
geography and nature study, Clarence
II. Robinson, A. NJ, now of the Teach
ers' College, Columbia University, as
sisted by Mary f. Barrett, A. NJ, in
%structor in the botanical department at
Wellesley College; physics and chemis-
try. Adele Cain, A. M, instructor in
the New York Normal School; Eng
fish and manual arts, Cornelia e. Mac
Mullen, A. NJ, of the South Orange
High School,. and Cheshire L. Boone. B.
s., of the Montclair School, respective
~; gymnastics and hygiene. Ruth w.
Smith.
Mary NJ. Craig. now principal of the
Rhode Island Normal Training School,
will be the registrar and instructor in
vocal music.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-20
Of
GRADE CROSSINGS
IN BLOOMFIELD
L%ackawanna Improvements Now
in Sight-Only One
Obstacle.
HEDDON IRON co. HOLDS
KEY TO THE A
Seeks Damages from Town for
Having to R%elinquish
Its Plant.
Miss Teresa Salmon.

The long-deferred improvements
road in Bloomfield are now in sight,
according to a statement made by
Councilman Murray, chairman of the
Dad committee, at a meeting of the
Bloomfield Town Council held last
night. Mr.. Murray said hat abou the
only obstacle now in the way is the
position of the plant of the Hedden
Iron Construction Company, fronting
on what is known as Mechanic street.
This thoroughfare has seldom been
used except by the Hedden people.
The town proposes to turn the street
iron company wants the town to relm-
burse it for all damages hat may re-
suit. The Hedden people are loath to
leave Bloomfield. but if compelled to do
so they want the town to pay for the
moving or else to find them "a local
site. This, of course, the town will
not do.
1t is possible, however, that an ami
cable understanding will be reached at
an early date.
Town Clerk Johnson read a COM
munication from the State Railroad
Commission regarding the dangerous
grade crossing at Lawrence street on
the Erie Railroad recently complained
of by Councilman Chabot. The COM
m~unication stated hat an inspector
had found the conditions exactly as
stated, and that steps had been taken
to compel the Erie to remedy them.
Clarence e. Van Wrinkle complained
of the poor service on the Bloomfield
avenue trolley line between the hours
of 1880 and 8 a. m. He declared that ii
was an impossibility for passengers
who boarded the cars al Bloomfield
Centre on their way to Newark to get
a seat.
A warrant for $1,5O0 was ordered
drawn to the Fidelity Trust Company
to pay the interest on $75, 600 worth OF
street improvement bonds.
Supervisor Otterbein was an interest
ed spectator at the melting in company
with Freeholder Haskell. Mr.. Otter
bein explained why the county tax rate
would be slightly higher this year He
said it was due largely to the many
improvements to county buildings and
also to the proposed erection of a house
of detention.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-20
HUMAN VOLCANO'
BREAKS OUT AGAIN
AND IS ARRESTED
Montclair Man Hits Another
Over Head with Stone
Wrapped in Newspaper.
"G0ING TO KILL SOMEONE
OR GET KILLED." ALLEGED
In Trouble Many Times and
Sons Sent Him Back
to Italy.

Declaring that he was "going to kill
somebody or get killed" according to
q statement made to the Montclair po-
lice, Angelo Piano, of 40 Bay street,
that town, called by some the Human
Volcano" left his home with a big
stone wrapped up in a newspaper. To-
day he was held in $500 bail for the
grand jury by Recorder Yost, of Mont
clair, on a charge of assault and bat
terry, preferred by Louis Anello, of So
Bay street, that town.
Anello testified that while leaning
over the rail of the Bay street bridge,
Montclair, looking at some boys wad-
ing in the brook. Piano, without PROV
o%eation, came up behind and hit him a
blow OF the head just above the right
ear with the large stone, causing a
severe wound.
The man pleaded guilty, but gave no
reason for his actions. 1t is alleged
that when Piano left his home with
the stone rolled up in paper, that in
answer to his wife's question, as to
what he was going to do, answered,
I'm going to kill somebody, or get
killed.
Piano is known as the Human Vol
eano," and breaks out violently every
once in a while. A few years age he was
placed under arrest for %stabbing his
own son. While waiting in the county
Jail for a hearing before the grand
jury he leaped from a third-story win
dow of hat institution and broke both
of his ankles. He was in a hospital for
several months and when he was dis
charged the case was not pushed, and
his sons sent him to Italy. He re-
manned there until a short time ago,
when he Unexpectedly returned.