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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-04
KANSAS cOAMENT
A cHEERFIu. pRospnr,r

The state central committee Saturday
refused to Issue call for a primary
eiection lor the nomination of state Of
f1cers, and follnwed that by voting down
resolution In favor of a law provid-
Ing Tor q direct primary. After that it
passed a resolution favoring the pas
sage OF primary law"-which, of
course, means nothing at all, as the
state now has primary law" and
certainly 1t does not mean direct pri-
mary giving the voter the right to vote
directly and without. the Intervention
OF any convention, on his party nomt-
publicans to note that while In the
senate and the house for the four years
last past, they have been represented
by gentlemen who favored the direct
state committee by w. s. Kretsinger,
whose vote ana voice were against CIV
ing the people a hand in their party
nominations. Moreover it will comfort
Lyon county people to know that their
Representatives, Mr.. Kretsinger, made a
motion before the committee to table
the resolution pledging Kansas to Taft.
The pleasure Of this distinction will
grow upon the Lyon county people
when they read that no other com
Kretsingers motion. The prospect that
he will seek to go further as a popular
representative is exceedingly cheerful.
For the people have had at least one
when he tries.-Emporia Gazette.
,,sl -
WHO CAN ANSWER?
What is the matter with Governor
Koch? On Saturday last he committed
the sentence OF Carl Arnold, q Kansas
life convict, to IS years. Under this
communication Arnold will get out in
May, 1909. The governors reason is
that Arnold writes good poetry, though
everyone knows that good poetry and
n nj 70
Isn't; any You should be at the head
of magazine" said the governor, and
thereupon he handed Arnold his par
don. Arnold and another man held up
and killed Mayor John Marsh. OF Kins-
ley. The other man was also pardoned
because Arnold writes good poetry
Atchison Globe.
NO LONGER A JOKE.
When we acquired Alaska 1t was a
considered a dead loss. 1t is dead
game. Alaska is getting right into
the procession. 1t is asserting itself.
In 1909 there will be a great EXPOSE
ton in the northwest. 1t will be the
Alaskan exposition. we shall see the
wealth Of this empire and gaze with
astonishment upon the products and
progress of a territory of the union
that but yesterday was an unknown
world, hidden in the ice and snow, UNI
trOdden by the foot OF man, undevel-
oped and lying wrapped in the myster-
les of ages.-Anthony Bulletin.
IT'S TO BE HOPED NOT 81
With the pictures of ]. Ham Lewis,
OF Illinois, and Governor Hughes, OF
New York, appearing in all the papers,
foreigners are aptto acquire the erron-
eous belief that Americans all run to
whiskers.-Ernporia Gazette.
LEAvENWORTH KNOWS. -.
Dr.. Smith,, Of the University of Min
nesota, advocates drunkenness as a
cure for monotony. s And indeed drunk
enness has many times created a di-
version for police forces who were find
ing time dragging heavily with them
Leavenworth Times.
=. NOT PnI ITFGIMPIIDENT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-04

Poor relations may sometimes be
a blamed noosance, but bat me sigs
bones dey couldn't be more SO den
some rich relationss. I am linking
oudt loud aboudt Mrs Mary Baker G.
Eddy und her next friends" vich
dondt want her to gif I'D all away PEI
fore dey gedt deirs.
In Kansassitty man died from
taking morphine nit hiss peer. In
Topeka dey take i'd seperate, NIT
fiddle cocaine fer a chaser und suf-
fer no Inconvenience excerpt a boz
lice court fine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-04
LEAvENWoRTH KNOWS.

DR.. Smith,, of the University of Min
nesota, advocates drunkenness as a
cure for monotony. And indeed drunk
enness has many times created d.
version for police forces who were find
ing time dragging heavily with them
Leavenworth Times. 49,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-04
RARE SNE TOO

Even without pantaloons, and witt
nothing but q Jumper" the eagle OF
the twenty-dollar gold piece Is "a birdi'
Atlanta Constitution. 5 :
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-04
NO LONGER A JOKE.

With the pictures of J. Ham Lewis,
Of Illinois, and Governor Hughes, OF
New York, appearing in all the papers,
foreigners are aptto acquire the erron-
eous belief that Americans all run to
w1liskers.-Enperia Gazette.
The Washburn leader., 1908-02-28
EXECUTIVE
New Treaty With France.

New Treaty With France.
A new arbitration treaty between the
United States and France has been
signed by representatives of the two
countries and will soon be submitted
to the senate for ratification. This
provides that practically all questions
arising between the two governments
shall be settled by arbitration.
New Treasury Official.
The president has sent the name of
Louis A. Coolidge of Massachusetts to
the senate for the position of assistant
secretary Of the treasury, to succeed
j. II. Edwards, who recently resigned.
RooseveIt's Legal Error.
When William s. Rossiter, named by
President Roosevelt as successor to
Public Printer stillings, recently re-
moved, called at the treasury depart
ment to file his bond the officials de-
clined to accept it on the ground that,
while under the law the president had
the power to suspend the public print
er, by that very act the assistant to
that official automatically became the
incumbent of the Office. The Office Of
printer is appointive by the president,
but necessary of confirmation by the
The Washburn leader., 1908-02-28

by swells." This was greeted with
cheers and laughter by the Liberals
and Laborites.
Russia Bluffs Turkey of.
The threatened concentration Of Co.
600 soldiers on the Turkish frontier
has had the effect Of cowing the sultan
into the withdrawal Of his troops from
Persia and the adoption of more con-
ciliatory tone. At the same time Aus
tria and Russia have come to better
terms over the construction of the
Macedonian railroad.
Anti American Asitator Expelled.
BY a vote of 40 to 50 on Feb. II the
assembly at Manila expelled Domina-
dor Gomez, a labor and anti-American
agitator, although a former vote had
declared him qualified. After he had
been refused the opportunity to speak
in his own behalf he made the mo-
tion for his own expulsion. His en-
emies asserted that he was not clti
zen. A new election for his district
will be ordered.
The Washburn leader., 1908-02-28

senate. This makes II. I. Brian, for
mer deputy, the holder Of the office
pending the presentation of Rossiter's
name to the senate and his confirma-
ton by that body.
Army Airship Bids Accepted.
The secretary of war has accepted
bids for furnishing heavier than air
flying machines from j. f. Scott. Chi
cago; A. NJ. Herring, New York. and
Wright brothers. Dayton. o. In all
forty -one bids were received, but the
three mentioned were the only ones
that complied with the specifications.
1t was a part of the agreement that
none of the particulars Of the bids were
TO be given out. but retained as conf
Dental. Some of the conditions of ac-
ceptance are that the machine must re-
main in the air at least one hour, land
without damage, be under perfect con-
troll and equilibrium. and be capable Of
q speed Of at least forty miles an hour
In still air. The machines are expect
ed to be ready for trial next fall.
Director Of Posts Proposed.
The joint congressional committee ap-
pointed to investigate the working Of
the postofice department has made
preliminary report suggesting several
radical changes in the organization of
the executive machinery of the depart
ment, chief among which is the recon-
mendation that the actual direction Of
the business of the service be placed in
the hands of an officer, with necessary
assistants, to be appointed by the pres
ident and confirmed by the senate for
long terms, so as to insure the conti-
nuity of efficient service. which, they
say, cannot be expected in the fullest
measure when the business is intrust-
ed, as at present, to postmaster gen
eral and certain assistants selected
without special reference to experience
and qualifications and subject to fire.
Quent change.
The Washburn leader., 1908-02-28
CONGRESSIONAL
AIdrich Presents His Bill.

In the presence Of a full attendance
of the senate. a number of visiting rep
resentatives and with the galleries
packed with spectators, among whom
sat ]. Pierpont Morgan and his Wash
ington bank correspondent, President
Glover of the Riggs National bank, III
the row reserved for the family and
friends of Vice President Fairbanks.
last week Senator Aldrich of Rhode
The Washburn leader., 1908-02-28
FOREIGN
Douma Hears Milyoukov.

A sort of parliamentary boycott was
begun against Professor Paul Milyou-
kov by the reactionary groups of the
Russian douma few days ago when
the leader of the Constitutional Demo
Gratis attempted to speak for the first
time after his return from America,
where he had made speech dealing
frankly with the Russian situation.
Repeatedly the Octobrists and mon
archists left the chamber, thus break
ing the quorum and compelling the ad-
journment Of the sitting. But each
time M. Milyoukov held his ground and
resumed his speech until finally his op-
ponents gave in for fear of complete
stagnation of the business of the
douma.
Edward at Requiem For Carlos.
On the same day, Feb. s, when the
funeral ceremonies We're being per-
formed for the dead king and prince Of
Portugal at Lisbon, sympathetic exer-
cises We're held in the other capitals of
Europe attended by members Of royal
and noble families. At London King
Edward for the first time in his reign
entered Catholic church when he
and the queen attended the requiem in
St. James church in memory Of the
Portuguese king and prince. This caus-
ed great outcry among the anti
Catholics, and the council of the Prot
estant alliance passed resolutions ex
pressing their "astonishment and dis
tress'' at the kings action. They now
assert that under the bill of rights he
vacated the throne by so doing, as it
declares that any sovereign holding
communion with the Church of Rome
shall be debarred from the throne Of
England and his subjects absolved
from allegiance.
Suffragettes Crowd Prisons.
Another raid of the woman suffra-
gists was made last week in the effort
to force their admission to the parlia
ment house. About fifty of the women
got close to the entrance concealed in
furniture van and then made a des-
perate dash, while re-enforcements
came up on foot. But the police We're
on hand in force and made about fifty
arrests, the women electing to join
their comrades in prison rather than
to pay the fines imposed.
Socialism In the Commons.
Replying to motion in favor Of the
naturalization Of the railways Of Eng
The Washburn leader., 1908-02-28

Island as leader of
the m majority and
chairman of the
finance com mittee
opened the debate
on the emergency
currency bill report
ed from his commit
tee and which bears
The Washburn leader., 1908-02-28
KEEPING TAB
ON THE WORLD


AIdrich Emergency Currency Bill
Pushed Forward In Senate.
Presidents Denial of Patron
age to Boost Taft-Taft on
Western Tour Defends Roose-
, welt PoIicies-He Wins In Ohio
Primaries-Antiadministration
Forces Fighting For Southern
Delegations Army Airships
Ordered For TriaI-Many In
dictments Awaited Return of
Banker Morse.
The Washburn leader., 1908-02-28

land, President
Lloyd-George of
the board Of
trade in the
house of COM
mons said on
behalf of the
governmentthat
the time had
come for an in
quiry into the
whole subject.
While the rail-
road companies
had done their
best for the pub
lie. he believed
they were run
rather too much
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-29
MARRIAGES

On the evening of Oct. 21st, a
pretty wedding occurred at the Gan
tenbein home in Diamond Bluff,
Wis.
Under an arch of green, made
more beautiful by white ribbons
and white carnations, placed among
the green, Hazel Lenore Ganten-
bein, eldest daughter or Mr.. and
Mrs. David Gantenbein, and Will
liam CARRIER, were united in mar
rage, the service being read by
Rev. Mrs. ]. Jewett, and the we'd
ding march played by Miss Vera
Michaels of Maiden Rock. The
bride was prettily gowned in white
silk and carried large bouquet of
white carnations; the groom wearing
the conventional black. Congratu-
lations over, the guests passed to
the dining room to partake of the
wedding dinner. Later in the eve
ming the wedding party, amid a
shower of rice and old shoes, took
the train for Fountain City to spend
a few days with the brides brother.
Out of town guests: Mesdames
Randall, Gantenbein and Hester and
Miss .Kester of New Albin, Iowa;
Misses Randall and Discovery of
Minneapolis; Mrs. Fields and son of
Chicago; Mesdames Hick, Ganten-
bein and Richtman of Fountain
City. Mr.. and Mrs. CARRIER will be.
at home in Diamond Bluff after
Dec. 1st. xF*
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DEATHS

Henry B. Farnsworth, long resi-
dent in this vicinity, died of cancer
of the bowels and stomach at the
home of his sister, Mrs. B. R. Eaton,
on Wednesday, October FL, 1908, in
the 73d year of his life.
Henry B. Farnsworth was born
July 10, 1886 in Washington, N. H.,
and moved to River Falls in 1855.
He resided here until 1902 when he
moved to Flasher, N. D., whence he
returned to River Falls on July IL
of this year, since which time he has
made his home with Mrs, B. R.
Eaton.
The deceased leaves ten children
to mourn his loss-two daughters
and eight sons. Four sisters and
two brothers survive him, Mrs. B..
R. Eaton of River Falls; Mrs. Arley
Hawn, Flint Michigan; Mrs. Eliza
Boughton, Ortonville, Mimi; Mrs.
Hattie Gatchell, Chicago; Mr.. Osro
Farnsworth of Wahpeton, N. D.;
and Mr.. Austin Farnsworth of
Mountain Home, Idaho.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted at the late home Of the de-
ceased by the Reverend D. B.
Spencer of the Congregational
church. Those from out of town
present at the funeral were: Claude
Farnsworth, Flasher, N. D.; Osro
Farnsworth of Wahpeton, N. D.;
Mrs. Eliza Boughton, Ortonville,
Mimi; Bion Eaton and Mrs. Jennie
Farnsworth of Minneapolis.
Mr.. Farnsworth was an honest and
upright man and the many friends
and acquaintance which he made
in his sojourn of nearly fifty years
in this vicinity will mourn his de-
parture.
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TROY.

A little too much rain in this
vicinity.
Mary Mcclellan spent Sunday at
her home in Hudson.
Miss Inga Bjersdet returned to
Alton last Sunday after two weeks
visit with relatives in Mann Valley.
Mrs. Charley Bottlefson of Star
Prairie spent Sunday at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Thomp-
son.
Mr.. Delander and son Carl, who
are working on their farm here,
spent Sunday at their home in Lake
land, MINI.
Theodore Shern left on Thursday
for a weeks visit with friends at
Cass Lake, Duluth and other points
in northern Minnesota.
Mr.. D. L. Carroll and Mr.. Bren-
ner Of Saltwater came down in the
formers launch for a days fishing at
the dam. They took dinner at Glen
mont.
Frank Smith of Duluth made a
short visit at O. Shern's last Sunday
before his departure. He has been
working in this vicinity the past two
months.
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BELDENVILLE.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Hea-
COX, Oct. u, 1908, a son.
Grandfather Reed has gone to
Clear Lake with his son John.
A child of Oscar Gilbertson died
Of diphtheria Monday morning.
The school here is closed on ac-
count of diphtheria in this vicinity.
H. O. Junkman made a business
trip to New Richmond last Monday.
N. B. Hall has purchased a new
piano. Fred Heacox bought their
organ.
Mrs. Will Severance of Mime
apolis visited at F. A. Severance's
last week.
Mrs. B. Thomson and children
visited her parents in Trimbelle the
first of the week.
Louie Swanson has moved into
one of F. A. Severance's houses,
known as the Pike house.
A child of Mrs. Wagner of Burk-
hart was buried here last week
Thursday. Since then another child
has died-one that was at the funer-
al.
Lottie Eaton fell off the culvert
between Jas. Brakes and A. Fen
toms and broke one leg and injured
one Of her arms very badly Wednes-
day night of last week.
A supper was given at Mrs. Jas.
brakes last Friday night by the
members of the church to help buy
dishes. The church and the L. l..
Society are to buy them together.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-29
PIANOS.
Factory to Home"

We do not claim to handle the on
ly good piano in existence, but we
do know that the Schulz Piano Co.
manufactures as good an instru-
ment as there is on the market to-
day. To be convinced of this fact
kindly call at the River Falls Fac
tory Branch and we will gladly ex-
plain to you in detail the signifi-
canoe of our new improved scale;
also the full iron plate pushed.
ELIAS & JOHNSON.
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3VW WYN3W VWWVVYWWWV
impairment Questions
Answered.

Will it be Taft or Bryan?
If asked, say you don't know.
Why are all those teeth in Taggart's window.
SO you can see 'em ache.
Why will Silver Joe be our next Congress-
man?
Because he says he will.
What will stop toothache?
Rexall toothache stopper.
Dr. Rod S. Williams is the only resident Opti-
clan. Why is he kept SO busyf
Because he makes no charges for examina-
ton and fits eyes perfectly.
Is this country going to the bow vows?
(For answer see our next issue)
Where is the best assortment of Postal
cards?
At Taggart's Drug Store.
Next to the tariff, what is our greatest bane?
Rats.
What will destroy rats?
Common Sense Rat Exterminator at Tag
CARTS.
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"Silver Joe"== A Democrat.

Silver Joe" Konkel, Editor of
the Superior Clarion, all round good
fellow, and candidate on the Demo
cratic ticket for Senator from this
Eleventh District, was in town Mon
day evening. His whereabouts was
noised abroad by the town band
which discoursed lively airs in front
of Opera Hall. Mr.. Konkel was in
PRODUCED by w. H. Putnam and
forthwith launched into frst-rate
Democratic speech. A large crowd
was in attendance and Mr.. Konkel
held them from his opening words
to his peroration on the victorious
Democrats in the seat of power.
"Silver Joe" is a real Democrat,
follower of the Orator of the Platte, !"
and he stands firmly with both feet
on the Democratic platform adopted
at Denver. We admire his assur-
ance that w. ]. B. will be our next
president and that Pierce county
will go Democratic. Can the Loop
ard change his spots or the Ethiopi-
an his skim"
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City Restaurant Specialties for
Saturday.

Rockaway's Oysters in half shell,
Fresh Oyster stews, and fried
Oysters, Frog Legs and Chicken
Sandwich served Saturday night as
a specially at the City Restaurant.
SAM BOWEN, Prop.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-29

Harsh physics react, weaken the
bowels, cause chronic constipation.
Doan's Regulets operate easily, tone
the stomach, cure constipation. 25c.
Ask your druggist for them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-29
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
CORRECTED EVERY THURSDAY.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
REVEREND FRED w. HARRIS, Pastor.
Sermon subject for Sunday Morn
ing, Nov. LIST, IAN Important Con-
sideration." l. Cor. 1884.
Sunday School at l1:45. Come
and help keep up the Oct. record
during Nov. 1t was the "best yet"
Epworth League at Gas p. m. A
good program. Subject: Learning
in the School of Christ" Leader:
Thomas Snodgrass.
At the evening service the pastor
will speak on the Marks of Woman
hood" All young women of the
city are invited to come and bring
their lady friends. The Male Quar-
tette will furnish the music.
Owing to unavoidable circum-
stances the Halloween social has
been postponed and will be given
later as a Harvest Social.
The November Bulletin will be
published and ready for distribu-
ton, Sunday, November 9Th. 1t will
contain a review of the church work
for Oct. Be sure and get copy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-29

ga Neglected Wife" at Opera
Hall next Thursday evening, Nov.
5th.
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A Bargain While they Last.
We are overstocked on surries and
will close them out regardless OF
cost. Come at once. c. Carisch &
Sons.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-29

Mems and boys sample gloves at
r. N. Jensen & Sons.
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LOST

LosT-On Main street last Mon
day, a lady's purse containing a sum
of money. Finder please leave same
at this office and receive reward.
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CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
REVEREND d. B. SPENCER, Pastor.
At the Congregational church
next Sunday morning the service
will be a sacramento one with an
address on 1.-THE Glorification of
Life" In the evening the subject
Of the sermon will be Look into
the Motive of a Great Life"
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BIRTHS

BoRN-In this city. Oct. 26, 1908, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Johnson, a
son.
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HOLY TRINITY CHURCH.
THE REV. WILLIAM CHESTER KIRK,
Priest in charge.

Services Sunday, November l, All
Saints Day-Morning Prayer and
Holy Communion 7:30 a. M; Litany,
Holy Eucharist and Sermon, 1880
a. m.
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EZEKIEL LUTHERAN CHURCH.
REV. N. L. BLOMHoLM, Pastor.
Services next Sunday at o'clock
p. IN.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-29

Rooms FOR RENT. Two good
rooms in the Day house on Main
street. Separately or together. In
quire of Mrs. Jennie Weldon, on
premises.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-29

was commissioned Captain and as
sistant surgeon of the Wisconsin
National Guard in 1899, and has
served continuously in this rank
until the present time, has been re-
tired on account of age limit.
Mrs. Nettie E. Andyke who has
been visiting at the home of her
cousin, Mrs. Jerome Hall, for sever
al weeks, left for her home at North
field, Mimi, yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Hall accompanied her and will
spend a few days with friends there.
o. S. Follansbee formerly resi-
dent here, who for the past eleven
years has been running drug store
at Glenwood, St. Croix county, has
sold out his interests there and will
engage in fruit farming in Washing
ton, where his parents and brother
are located.
c. D. McKinnon and his employee,
Charley Gustafson, were arrested
Thursday evening and Friday morn
ing, respectively, and taken before
Justice Fenton at Ellsworth charged
with violating the excise laws.
Both plead not guilty and gave
bonds to appear tor trial-the
former Oct. so, the latter Oct. 20.
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FOR RENT

For RENT-A Groom house with
large barn and good sized garden.
Inquire of Mrs. H. E. Suydam.
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CLASSIFIED ADDS
FOR SALE

For SALE-A choice residence
lot, corner Third and Division
streets, near Catholic church. In
quire of E. B. Wadsworth.