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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
BRIEF REVIEW OF
A WEEKS EVENTS
MOST IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS
OF THE PAST WEEK TOLD
IN CONDENSED FORM.
ROUND ABOUT WORLD
Information Gathered from All Quar-
tiers of the Civilized World and
Prepared for the Perusal of
the Busy Man.
POLITICAL.

Chairman Mack of the Democratic
national committee attacked George
r. Sheldon, Republican national treas
urer, because of his alleged relations
with the trusts, and it developed that
he was preparing to open up on w. nj.
Cromwell, member of the Republican
advisory committee, on the same
grounds.
Edward w. Townsend Of Monclalr,
N. j., author Of the "Chimmie Fadden
stories, was nominated for congress
by the Democratic convention OF the
Seventh district of New Jersey.
William H. Taft delivered several
speeches in Lincoln, Neb., and VIII
liam ]. Bryan wound up three weeks
tour with a big meeting at Creston'
Ia
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
The program of speeches:
Need Not Report on Campaign Cost.

Attorney General Gilbert ruled in
answer to an inquiry by Senator Isaac
Stephenson that candidates for the
nomination or election as United
States senator are not required to
file statements Of campaign expenses
until after the election by the legisla-
ture in January. IT is expected that
some of the candidates for the NOM
ination for United States senator at
the recent primary election will not
file their statements until after cleo
ton by the legislature in January. F.
e. McGovern of Milwaukee, unsuccess-
full candidate for the Republican nom
nation for senator, filed his state
ment, showing that he spent over SILL
600. Neal Brown of Wausau, Demo
cratic nominee for United States SEN
ator, spent $1,085.87; Congressman e.
A. Morse of Amigo, renominated as
Republican candidate in the Tenth
district, spent $91.25; and Editor j. p.
Jones Of Portage, Democratic nominee
for congress in the Second district,
spent $132.32.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Risk Receipts Much Larger.

The receipts of the state insurance
department have been larger during
the past year than ever before. Al
though three months remain before
the end Of the year, the receipts this
year already exceed the money col
lected last year by over $500. In spite
of the withdrawal of a score of life
insurance companies from the state
there has been no falling off in the
work Of insurance companies in the
state and in ten years the receipts of
the department have nearly trebled.
Every year has seen an increase in re-
ceipts as shown by the following
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Calls Grocers Terrors.

La Crosse. - Alleging that the
La Crosse Retail Grocers' asso-
citation, a branch of the Wisconsin
Grocers' association, is a conspiracy
by which wholesalers and retailers
are terrorized and the public de-
frauded, Nicholas Birnbaum, a local
grocer, Tuesday brought suit against
the local association and a score of
the most prominent members, includ-
ing James B. Murray, president, both
of the local and state associations for
$4,000 damages. Birnbaum alleged
that the wholesalers were not per-
mitted to ssell to him and that farm
ers are prevented from delivering him
produce.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Nav Then Discontinue Fair.

The question of the advisability Of
disseminating the La Crosse interstate
fair will be seriously considered at
the first meeting of the board of di-
rectors, when the business of the last
exposition will be wound up and 9th
or important matters considered. Fair
officials were disappointed over the
patronage given the fair by La Crosse
people. With a week of ideal weather
during which not cloud crossed the
sky and there was nothing to prevent
a large attendance, the turnstiles re-
corded only 10000 paid admissions.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Expert Loses Test Case.

Waukesha-Judge Lueck in cir
cult court gave his opinion in the
suit of DR.. Hugo Philler against Wau
kesha county deciding that the coun
ty is not liable for Philler's compensa
ton. Philler and other insanity ex
perts including DR.. Kempster of Mil
waukee, filed bills with the county
board at the rate of $50 per day fol
their services as witnesses for the de
PENDANT in the Mcmahon murder trial
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
New Feature at Museum.

A new and interesting feature Of the
exhibits at the State Historical mu-
scum is a case in which have been
faithfully reproduced the burials re-
Gently exnumed from a mound at
Bercher's Beach, on the north shore
of Lake Mendoza. This mound, which
was Of the common conical type, is
said to have been originally nearly
ten feet in height, probably surpass-
ing in this respect any ancient Indian
earthwork in this region of the Him.
tied states.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
May Run Another Fair.

A movement has been launched to
ask the coming state legislature to
take over the northern Wisconsin
state fair by the state and run after
the manner Of the state fair in Mil
waukee. 1t is pointed out that the
Chippewa Falls fair has been de-
cided success during the last five
wears. both in attendance and at
fractions, that it has been steadily
growing until now it will be necessary
to expend from $4,000 to $4,000 to
nrovide for the large crowds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Italian Group Stoned.

Kenosha.-Two men were shot
and seriously injured in an at
tack on a shanty occupied by Nicholas
Sacha, a section foreman for the
Northwestern Railway Company at
the village of Berryville, just north of
this city. Sacha was robbed by a
band of Italian bandits year ago
and the trial of the men charged with
the robbery is now in progress. After
Sacha returned from court stones
were thrown at him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Must Remain sinqIe a Year.

BY decision of supreme court di-
vorced persons in Wisconsin are pro-
hibited from marrying again within
one year and that any such marriage
during such period after divorce is
null and void The decision was in
connection with divorce who went
to Michigan before the expiration of a
year, married again and returned to
Wisconsin. The court ruled that such
marriage will not be recognized by
the courts of Wisconsin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Mas a Ian conrtshin.

Madison-After a courtship which
followed very much in method
the customs of his own country,
Charles Nyeda, son of Nippon, won
the heart of pretty Betty Mabel
Stracker of Mukwonago, and the
couple will come to Madison to live.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Steamer Wrecked: Crew Saved.

Nassau, New Providence, Oct. 81
The British steamer Hesleyside, Capt.
Bedlington, from st. Michaels for Key
West, was driven ashore on Abaco
island in hurricane October 1. The
steamer is total wreck, but the crew
were saved and have arrived here.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Return to Stevens Point.

Abbottsford. - At a meeting Of
passenger conductors of the Wis
consin Central to vote upon the ques-
ton of removing the passenger di-
visional headquarters to Stevens
Point, the same as before the change
five or six years ago, the vote was
unanimous to return to Stevens Point
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
State w. C. T. u, to Meet.

Waupaca. = The thirty-ffth annual
convention of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance union of Wiscon-
sin will be held in this city on
October 2, 8, 4, and and large
attendance of delegates is expected
and prepared for by the women of
Waupaca.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Five Negroes Are Drowned.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Oct. 5.-At
three o'clock Sunday afternoon, a row.
boat capsized in the Tennessee river
and all the five negro occupants were
drowned. Three of the victims were
men and two women. None Of the
bodies were recovered, and the identity
of the victims has not been estab-
liShed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Crushed Beneath Cars.

Ripon.-Mrs. Charles Schattschni.
der, aged Fl years, was killed
in attempting to pass between
the cars of a freight train standing
across the street. Her neck was
broken and breast crushed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
suffers In Ice Famine.

Tony.-Rusk county is suffering
from an ice famine. Septem-
Der has been the hottest month for
some years and it was unexpected by
the icemen. They are furnishing the
article to business places only and
houses must do without.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Grafton to Erect Edifice.

Fond du Lac.-North Fond du
Lac is to have another handsome
building erected in the near future, a
$4,000 brick structure presented by
Bishop Grafton to the members of the
Y. M. c. A. and the congregation of
st. MichaePs Episcopal church.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
State Teachers Program Is Ready.

State Teachers Program is READY.
With the exception of that of one
section, the program of the Wisconsin
Teachers association for the annual
meeting to be held in Milwaukee ON
November IL, 13 and IA has been
completed. 1t was given out by Sec
rotary Katherine r. Williams. The
program was prepared by officers of
the association, the executive commit
tee and the chairmen of the various
sections. The list of speakers this
year includes many well-known edu-
Gators, and topics to be discussed
were selected with great care. AL
though the annual meeting will be
| held on three days, the closing session
on November IA, it is expected, will
| conclude at noon, enabling all who at
| tend to reach their homes by Sunday
| morning.
The program Of speeches:
November 12-Rev. r. C. Denison, James
ville John A. II. Keith, president Osh-
kosh Normal William l.. Bryan, presi-
dent University of Indiana.
| November 13-Superintendent s. L..
Heller ST. Paul: Superintendent C. p.
| Cary, Madison; Or. Luther II. Gulicky
president National Playground associa-
ton, New York.
November 14-Superntendent Charles IT..
Hemingway, Rock county; G. IL. Land
| graf, Marinette; Superintendent j. w. Oh
| sen, Minnesota.
| All sectional meetings will be held on
| the afternoons of November 10 and IA, en-
| abling all to attend general sessions OF
the association.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Saloon Men in Hot Water,

Kenosha-Claiming that certain
saloon men of the city have
violated the agreements made with
the reform organizations, detectives
were put to work to gather evidence
against them and many prosecutions
are promised
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Shot; Pleads Guilty of Vagrancy.

La Crosse.-After being shot in
the foot by Marshal Emil Wenzel
of West Salem, while attempting to
escape arrest, man giving his name
as William Rhyna was brought to this
city, pleaded guilty to the charge OF
vagrancy in county court and received
a sentence to serve 20 days in the
county Jail.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Alderman Resions.

Racine.-At the council meeting
Frank Uhler resigned as alder
man of the Seventh ward, being
about to remove to Dakota. Mayor
Horlick appointed former Alderman
Peter Tiedeman in his place. After
the meeting the mayor rendered a
farewell banquet to the retiring alder
man.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Racine Bars Erats.

Racine The Racine board of
education held a meeting Thursday
night at which time action was taken
with reference to the aBolishment of
the Frat" organization in the Racine
high school
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Norton J. Field Dies on Birthday.

Norton ]. Field, veteran politician,
Iron Brigade soldier, legislator and
pioneer, is dead. He passed away sud
denly in Milwaukee, the summons COM
ing in the last hours of the anniver-
sary of his SEVENTEEN birthday Mort"
Field, as he was popularity known,
was one of fast-disappearing number
of the old-school politician. His prin-
cipal activities were in the days of
Senator Matt H. Carpenter, "Boss"
Reyes, Andrew e. Elmore and others
with whom he was associated. He was
a lifelong Republican, taking active
part in party affairs at the close of
the war of the rebellion, and continu-
ing until his death. He was person
al friend of Abraham Lincoln, who
once sent his son Tad from Wash
ington to Racine, then Mr.. Fields
home, to spend his vacation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Wronq Safe Is Blown.

Cato-The store and post office
of w. M. Killen at Cato was
visited by robbers, but the thieves
robbed the wrong safe. They used
dynamite on the post Office safe,
which was empty, and left the Killen
store safe, which contained a large
sum of money.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Find Fuoitive's Remains.

New Richmond.-The remains of
Francis Rogers, an inmate of the
st. Croix county asylum, were
found in the Willow river, near this
city. Rogers escaped from the insti-
tuition September 10. He was 80
years old and was committed from
Hammond.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Accents Kenosha Call.

Kenosha.-Rev. W. K. Gebhart,
for many years pastor of the
English Lutheran church at Platte
Vile, has accepted call to the pas
torate of Grace Lutheran church in
this city. Mr.. Gebhart is the presi-
dent of the eastern conference of the
Wisconsin synod.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
On Insurance Receipts.

State Insurance Commissioner
George E. Beedle said that the total
receipts of his department so far for
the current year exceeded those of
any entire year prior to the present
year. The total receipts for the cur
rent year aggregated $664,2S4.61, as
against 1868, 1888 for 1907, $780,
43S.6S for 1906, $572,778.95 for 1905,
and $239, 774.43 for 1898.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Seek Body of the Dead

Kenosha - A new search was
made for the body of John Gil
lett, the old Kenosha character who
disappeared from Kenosha more than
a year ago, during the dredging of the
Kenosha river.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Build New Courthouse.

Crandon.-The Forest county board
of supervisors has passed a resolution
authorizing the building of new
courthouse to cost about $65,000. Steps
will be taken to push the building to
early completion
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Tears Wound Near Heart.

Beloit-Lewis Bliss, workman
at the gas plant, met with
peculiar accident when the handle of
shovel was forced into his side,
making an ugly wound near the heart.
There was an explosion from some
cause unknown as he put the shovel
in the furnace door.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Party Develops a FIaht.

heboygan.-Bernard Strassins was
the center of attraction at
Lithuanian christening party which
developed into a general fight. He
had three of his alleged assailants ar
rested and also demands damages for
torn clothing and injuries to his per-
son
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Small Boy browns.

Tony-Charlie, the nine-year-old
son of 1. Humber, while play
ing near the Chippewa river near
here, was accidentally drowned. He
was alone at the time of the accident.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Entered 1885 Acres.

The land Office has issued a state
ment showing the activity in public
land in the state of Wisconsin during
the year ending June 30. 1t shows
that there were 1851 entries enter
ing 1885 acres and the receipts were
S27,77S.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Girl a Suicide.

Sheboygan.-Miss Amanda Kuehl,
residing with her parents on a
farm near New Holstein, committed
suicide by taking paris green. She
was % years old.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Goes to Illinois.

La Crosse-Rey. w. P. Schlein
of the Second German Meth
odist church has been assigned to
Pearl City, H., after seven years pas
torata here.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Fire in Chanel Causes Panic.

Janesville.-Fire Thursday original
ing from candles on the chapel altar at
Mercy hospital caused a panic among
the patients. The chapel was almost
destroyed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Holds Its Own in Beet Sugar.

Oconto.-This county will but
hold it's own as far as the crop
of sugar beets is concerned. A short
age is being reported by the growers
of this district.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
500 Must Pay $4,000.

OOO IVINoN YH- IIOOV'
The authority vested in the state
railroad commission by the legisla-
ture creating that body was strength
ened by the state supreme court
Tuesday, when the case of the state
ex rel, the 500 Railroad Company,
against the state railroad commits
sion was reversed, the high tribunal
unfolding the arguments made by the
commission, appellant The reversal
in this case ultimately means that the
500 road must pay a fee of $4,000
for filing amendments to it's articles
of incorporation in the state of Wis
consin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Elonement In Hiah Life.

''Will you fly with me?" Certainly,
George" said the practical girl. III
you have perfected a really dirigible
airship." Courier-Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
WEDDING Follows Funeral.

Within an hours time
little girl was buried at the
Holy Angels church at Darboy and a
cousin was married by the same min
lister. with several of those present at
tending both services.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
Awarded schooIhouse Bonds.

Stoughton. - The Harris Trust
and Savings bank of Chicago
was awarded the $4,000 schoolhouse
bonds issued by the village. The pre-
MUM paid is s102.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
NV Extend Line TO Altoona.

Nav EHLenQ Lite 10 Al9OHds
Rumors were current that the North
western road will start work next
spring on the extension u its lines
north from Two Rivers to Kewaunee,
Algoma, and Sturgeon bay,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08

Regular Harvesting of Peas.
Peas are harvested in California
Just as wheat ard other crops are
farther east
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08
LARGE Chinese Imnort.

England sends to China every year
100000 pounds of condensed milk
and 5000. 900 pounds of biscuits
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-08

not have accepted bride II rendered,
and the making of a scapegoat of
Wickwire by the house.
The Wisconsin supreme court de-
clared unconstitutional the eight-hour
railroad telegraphers' law, which was
enacted at the 1907 session of the leg.
islature.
LaZare WELLER, prominent French
financier and aeroplane promoter,
announced that he had ordered the
construction of so aeroplanes on the
Wright model.
Charles Edward Davis was bound
over to the district court at Omaha to
answer the charge Of murder in the
first degree for the killing of DR..
Frederick Rustin.
Ninety-three heroes who within the
last year have saved the lives of
drowning persons in the waters around
New York were presented with medals
or certificates of honor by the United
States Volunteer Saving corps.
The American battleships Alabama
and Maine arrived at Gibraltar.
Manufacturers of railroad material,
representing hundreds of millions OF
dollars in capital, met at the Waldorf
Astoria hotel, New York, to form an
organization to combat the attacks on
railroads from legislative and other
sources.
Lord Rosslyn went broke in the
test of his roulette system against
Sir Hiram Maxim, losing $4,000 in
dummy" money
The business section of Michel, B.
c., was almost wholly destroyed by
| fire.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-01-03

ienee any difficulty In effecting the
arrest, is matter which is causing
some comment in town today, as
the man is not only a desperate
character, but has three brothers
and large following, who could
make trouble for the officers if
they saw fit. ..s....s.
The murdered man, who as stated
above, was a son of the chief of
the Bear Island of Chippewas, was a
favorite among the young Indians,
being like his father in many re-
spects in possessing the many quail
ties that 60 to make friends. It
is said that the killing has raised
quite a disturbance among the
factions of Bear Island and Sugar
Point.
The cause of the murder is laid
mostly to liquor, all parties being
intoxicated at the time and there
being considerable drinking prior to
the tragedy.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-01-03
.ELkS INITIATED Two
MEMBERS LAST NIGHT
Dr.. BlakesIee Of This City and F. B.
b.. WinsI0W of Deer River
@" Were IT."

The meeting of the Bemid il Lodge,
1852, B. P.~O. E., which was held
last evening, was one of the most
enjoyable ever held since the lodge
was organized.
In addition to the regular business
of the lodge, two new candidates
presented themselves for initiation
into the secrets of the order and
both were given all that the laws of
the order allowed. The two who
were put through last evening were
DR.. Blakeslee Of this city and F. B..
Winslow of Deer River.
Mr.. Winslow, who is conductor on
the Itasca Logging company's rail-
way from Deer River to Big Fork,
is one of the most popular young
men in Deer River, and he has a lot
of friends there.
In order that he might be properly
taken care of, a large delegation
accompanied Mr.. Winslow from
Deer River yesterday afternoon, all
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-01-03

of them being Elks: C.. F. Stanley,
DR.. Fairall, George M. Blasting,
Clark Riethelier, J. o. O'Niel, A. D.
Day and M. ]. Baker, and also with
the bunch" was P. ]. Nelson of
Duluth (better known as Paddy')
who is the high chief drag of the P.
F. and c. O. D. order of Cass Lake
and Duluth.
Word was sent from Deer River
to Bemidji in advance that Mr..
Winslow was just itching for all that
he could get in the line of Elkdom,
and the local degree team decided
to give him value received. Paddy"
Nelson brought with him from
Duluth M. J. Flynn's "hogag" which
he put into double harness with the
Bemidji Elks' goat.
The team worked in perfect har-
mony and Winslow and DR.. Blakes-
lee were given the time of their
lives.
At the conclusion of the initia-
tory ceremony, a lunch was served
in the hall, which was presided
over by William Parker and his
son, who did most excellent SER
vice.
The Deer River boys (at least
majority of them) went home last
night. One belated individual missed
the train and he started to "hoof it"
at an early hour this morning.