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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
PERSONAL.

The Jacques Cartier, bearing the
polar expedition under command of
Lieut. Bernard, sailed from Dunkirk,
France
Gov. John A. Johnson of Minnesota
made strong appeal for preservation
Of state rights under the constitution
at the dedication on Shiloh battlefield
of the monument to Minnesota soldiers
who fell in the battle of Shiloh.
Nine. Anna Gould sailed unexpected
1y for Europe.
Robert NJ La Toilette captured
nearly all the Republican delegates-at-
large to the national convention in the
Wisconsin state primaries, the slate
put up by the Taft men meeting gen
eral defeat. Virginia Republicans
elected Taft delegates.
Rear Admiral Evans will not rejoin
the battleship fleet at San Diego or
participate in any of the functions
and celebrations in the ports of
southern California.
Dr. Koch of Berlin, the famous bac-
teriOlogist, arrived in New York.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
Relieves In Collaboration.

Believes In Co-Eoucatlon.
II have been in favor of co-educa-
ton ever since have been connected
with collegiate work, for l believe
that on the whole co-education gives
better results, both for men and wom-
en-, than training in separate classes
or institutions" said President Van
Hise upon his return from New York
In my recent address before the Asso-
citation of Collegiate Alumnae in Bos-
ton l thought that l had made my
position on the subject sufficiently
plain when l said: Believing as l do
that the adoption of co-education in
the west, which has led to the higher
education of tens of thousands of
women who would otherwise have
had no other opportunity to obtain
college training, has been of i'm
measurable Importance to the nation;
believing as | do that co-education
gives satisfactory scholastic results
for both sexes, l am in favor of TAX
ing such steps as are necessary to
maintain co-education in full vigor in
the colleges of liberal arts In fact.
l have never expressed myself on
any occasion as opposed to co-educa-
ton"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
GENERAL NEWS.

The greatest fire that has scourged
any part of the Boston metropolitan
district in ten years devastated the
manufacturing tenement and retail
sections of Chelsea, burning over one
square mile of territory and leveling
many of the city's best structures.
Three persons lost their lives and
about 80 were injured. The fire start
ed at 10:40 a. m. and was not under
control until nine o'clock in the even
ing, Notwithstanding that half of the
Boston fire departments strength and
steamers from a dozen other cities and
towns went to the aid of the Chelsea
brigade. The loss was estimated at
fully S1O,OOO,O00. About 1900 families
are homeless. Among the structures
destroyed were 13 churches, two hos
pitfalls, the public library, city hail.
five schoolhouses. 20 business blocks,
nearly a score of factories and up
wards Of 800 tenements and dwelling
houses.
The official announcement by the
Illinois Central that the new Birming-
ham division would be opened for
traffic April 10 called attention to the
completion of the link in the great
Hartman transcontinental route, for
by controlling the Union Pacific. I'LL
nois Central and Central of Georgia.
this system will extend from the Pa
cific to the Atlantic.
The open shop" policy will be adj
m Nv
Grafton of boats upon the great lakes
this season. A stand of this character
in dealing with organized labor was
unanimously agreed to at the annual
meeting of the Lake Carriers associa-
ton in Cleveland, o.
Six hundred paper hangers and
painters in Minneapolis struck for the
CLOSED shop"
David S. Rose was elected mayor of
Milwaukee for the fifth time. In
Kansas City the Democratic ticket
headed by T. T. Crittenden. Jr. for
mayor was successful.
Lorenzo D. Kneeland, a wellknown
broker and club man Of Chicago, COM
mitted suicide by shooting because of
i'll health
Mrs. Catherine c. Thicker, matron
of a feline hospital in South Boston.
lost her life in trying to save pet cat
from being burned to death.
Representative G. E. Ward was
found not guilty, at Detroit, of man.
slaughter in connection with the death
of Miss Edith Presley.
The Olive Street bank of st. Louis,
having a capital of $4,000 and de.
posits of $35O,O00, was closed by the
state bank examiner.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
La Toilette Is G. O. P. Choice.


Delegates-at-large from Wisconsin
who will support Robert M La Fol
lette for the presidential nomination
at the Republican convention were
elected at the state primary election
by large majority over the slate put
up by the supporters of William H.
Taft. While the returns from the
various districts are far from being
complete, enough have been received
to insure the election of La Toilette
delegates from nine out of the IL dis
tricts. In the Eighth, one regular and
one Independent set of La Toilette
and one regular set of Taft delegates
were in the contest. The returns re-
ceived from this district indicate that
one La Toilette and one Taft delegate
will be returned. In the Tenth dis
trict the returns so far as received
are favorable to the election of Taft
delegates. It is believed an official
count will be necessary to determine
the result in the Eighth district. Both
factions claimed the Tenth. The can
didates for delegates to the Demo
cratic national convention, who were
selected in the convention of the par
ty held in this city in February, were
elected without opposition. All are
pledged to vote for William Jennings
Bryan first, last and all the time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
BIG FIRE IN ELK MOUND.
Village Threatened with Destruction
Loss Is $4,000.

Elk Mound-Fire in the yards OF
the Badger State Lumber company
threatened the destruction of the vii
lage of Elk Mound, adjoining the
yards. In response to calls sent to
Eau Claire for help, special train
on the Northwestern conveyed ap-
paratus to the scene and saved the
town. The lumber company's entire
plant including Office buildings was
wiped out, together with the mercan-
tile establishment of Bracket, Repine
& Weber, three loaded freight cars,
and the village fire department build
ing and contents. Loss, $4,000. The
authorities sought three tramps who
are suspected of setting fire to the
lumber yards.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
Phone Hearing Set for May.

The argument in the case of Fred c.
Lorenz and others against the Wiscon-
sin Telephone company, regarding
telephone service in the city of Mil
waukee, which was to have been
heard by the state railroad commits
sion was postponed until early next
month. The postponement was by
agreement of the parties interested.
The railroad commission issued it's
calendar of hearings for April. 1t con-
tains 80 cases. The complaints of the
city of Milwaukee, city of West Allis,
Charles Gillet, George F. Deakin and
Fay l.. Cusick against the Milwaukee
Electric Railway and Light company,
and the Milwaukee Light, Heat and
Traction company, all involving the
question of rates and service, are
scheduled to be heard on April q.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
SENATE MAY
CURB THE courts
BILL INTRODUCED TO MEET CON-
FLICTS BETWEEN STATE
AND FEDERAL ISSUES.
One Judge Cannot Issue Writ. The
Process of Enjoining State Off
Gals Modified. Three Jurists to
Hear Each Case.

Washington, April 14.-To meet
conflicts between federal courts and
state authorities, such as have arisen
during the past year in Minnesota,
North Carolina, Alabama and other
states, the senate committee on ju-
dietary reported bill directing the
method of procedure in cases where
an effort is made in the federal courts
to enjoin state officials from enforc-
ing state laws.
The bill is compromise between
measures introduced by Senators
Overman and Bacon and the late Sen
ator Bryan of Florida, and was re-
ported by Mr.. Overman. thas Great
ed much attention in committee and
is intended not only to lessen the fire.
quency of injunctions in such cases
but to modify and soften the process
when it is resorted to.
The bill prohibits any one federal
judge from granting such an injuni
ton, requiring that all applications
for such orders shall be heard by at
least three federal judges, two of
whom shall be circuit judges, while
the third may be either a circuit or a
district judge. 1t also requires at
least five days. notice to the state au-
thorities and grants appeal to the SUI
preme court of the United States.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
NORTH DAKOTA FIRE
Courthouse and All the Stores but
One Burned at Schafer.

Williston, N. D., April 14.-The
business portion of Schafer, county
seat of Mckenzie county, was de-
stroyed by fire and the courthouse is
among the burned buildings.
The fire started in the Kurtz drug
store and communicated to adjoining
buildings. The only large store left
in town is the Bruegger store which
was saved by iron sidings and after
every well in town was pumped dry.
Kurtz is fully insured, the remain
der of the losses only partially. A
fire was discovered in Kurtz's store
few days ago but was extinguished.
Sheriff Poe, who was here from
Schafer, hurried to the striker town
today to investigate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
1000 Chinese Perish

Shanghai, April IA. - Disastrous
floods are reported to have occurred
at Hankow, in the province of Au-Peh
and it is stated 2,O0) persons have
been drowned. Seven hundred junks
were sunk or wrecked. The floods
are said to be due to an unexpected
freshet. The waters caught the peo-
pie unexpectedly in the middle of the
night.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
Becker Plans Balloon Speeches.

Mayor Becker of Milwaukee is
seriously considering visiting the coun-
ty fairs this fall in his balloon. The
idea came to him IN the mail when he
received five invitations to speak from
the balloon basket at as many diff
ferent county fairs in the state. The
first invitation came from Fond din
Lac, couched in the most urging en-
treaty. Mr.. Becker has as yet not ac-
copied any of the invitations as his
plans for the campaign are as yet not
definitely made up. 1t is possible that
he will secure the famous balloon
United States" the same one in
which Lieut. Lain and Maj. Hersey
crossed the English channel winning
the prize from the competitors of tho
world. 1t was in this same balloon
that Maj. Hersey last fall made his
memorable trip over Lakes Michigan,
st. Clair and Erie, and landing finally
in Canada. This balloon was offered
him by telegraph.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
Supreme Court Obscure.

Just what Status quo is to be
maintained, and just what the SUI
preme court meant by other workings
in it's decisions in the case of r. II.
Hackett, receiver of the Winnebago
Traction company VS.. the City of Osh-
kosh and the Eastern Wisconsin
Railway and Light company may be
determined by that court in a rehear-
ing. A request has been made of the
court to explain what it did mean.
This request was made by notices OF
motions for a rehearing served by w.
G. Cowling for the city of Oshkosh
and John F. Kluwin for the Fond du
Lac company upon Col. H. I. Weed
and Charles Barber for the Traction
company.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
Flooded With Tramps.

Crookston, Mimi, April 11.-Spec-
ial Agent Tom Britt of the Great
Northern says there are more tramps
in this part of the country than there
has been in his experience. The rail-
ways are flooded with transient
"Weary Willies" bound for no spec
ial point with no special object in life.
The drift of these wanderers is
westward, where the openness of
the country and the excessive need
of men to carry on the business
of the growing nation is most appa-
rent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
A DESPERATE ACT
Risks His Life for Team of Horses
and Is Fatally Injured.

Huron, S. d., April 14.-George
Baker, age about 22years, living with
his mother on the John Fernand farm
northeast of Yale, lost his life by
prairie fire a day or two since. He
was at work in field and started a
fire to burr the grass on small patch
of prairie.
The fire got beyond control and his
team being in danger, he ran to their
rescue.
In attempting to save the horses,
he was so overcome by heat and
smoke that he died the following
morning.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
New Road Plans Are Out.

Options are being secured at SUI
perior by parties representing another
railroad, and it is supposed that the
Minneapolis & st. Louis is planning
to come to the head of the lakes. That
the plans are extensive is known from
information that has leaked out from
the real estate dealers who have been
asked to secure options. The prop
erty desired is wanted for terminal
facilities and of bay front property for
docks and warehouses. The deal has
been quietly worked by man who
has been prominent in getting one
of the two other roads into the city
within the last three years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
To Contest cavanauqh VIII.

Holding that the will
of James Cavanaugh, who died at his
home in Maple Grove, March 10, and
left will in which all of his prop
erty, about $1,000, was left to be paid
out for masses for the deceased mem
bers of the Cavanaugh family, is IL
legal, heirs of the estate to the num-
Der of five, will contest the will.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
One Killed, Two Injured.

Marinette-One man dead and two
frightfully injured was the result Of
an explosion in the sulphite mill Of
the No. 2 plant of the Marinettte and
Menominee Paper company. Cornelius
Boorst died from the effects of num-
erous burns, and Frank Reinke and
August Stiebohr are both seriously
if not fatally burned about the head
and body.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
x.Ray Examination Fatal.

Kenosha-Physician in Kenosha
are taking great deal of interest in
the death of Henry Borkenhagen, who
died in this city as result of burns
received during an X-ray examination.
Borkenhagen, who was Al years of
age, had suffered from an liberated
tooth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
Students Turn to the Classical.

After producing modern comedies
for several years, and then turning
toward original plays with local char
acters and setting, students at the
University of Wisconsin are returning
to classical comedy, and members of
the Edwin Booth Dramatic society
and the Red Domino club are prepar-
ing to give a notable presentation of
Shakespeare's Twelfth Night" at the
Fuller opera house in this city ON FRI
day, April "a.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
POSTMASTER is POISONED.
Suicide Suspected in Death of Rhine
lander Official.

Rhinelander-H. F. Boelick, post
master and treasurer of the town of
Bundy, Lincoln county, was found in
a dying condition at his home. Doc
tors found that his condition was due
to an overdose of morphine, evidently
taken with suicidal intent. Death re-
suited eventually. The post Office was
placed in charge of the bondsmen, and
Inspector Moore of the post Office de-
partment checked up the Office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
Western Wisconsin Divided.

The fight between the license and
anti-license forces in western Wiscon-
sin, resulted in divided victory.
West Salem, where the principal fight
was made by the anti-liquor interests,
voted license by four majority. Sparta
went dry by 81, Viroqua by 154. To-
NAH was carried by the license ele-
ment by 101, and Chaseburg by 81.
other towns voting dry were: La
Fargo by IS majority; Richland Cen
ter so majority; Reedstown SO ma
jority. This was the first time Reeds
town ever went dry.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
TROOPS WATCH STRIKERS.
No Cars Run in Pensacola, Fla, Fol.
lowing Sunday Riots.

Pensacola, Fla, April 14.-Addi-
tional troops were ordered TO the city
as result of rioting Sunday in con-
nection with the strike of street rail-
way employees. The city was patrol
led but no attempt was made during
the early hours to run cars, street
railway officials declining to operate
until the additional troops gave fur
Their guarantee of the safety of the
strike breakers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
-Four Hurt in Explosion.

Dodgeville.-Four we're seriously in
jured by an explosion at the Mckinley
Bros. mine here. The men were
drilling out hole. Daniel Mckinley
had a leg broken in two places, an
injured. Griffith Williams was cut
about the head. Frank Castallane had
his jawbone broken and was other
wise badly injured. Lawrence
Grimms leg was broken.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
HORSES PECULIAR DEATH.
Hitchng Post Ran Into Body and
Death Results Soon AfterWard.

Kaukauna.-A horse belonging to
Max Star was killed in horrible man
ner in front of Eimmerman's place on
the North side. The animal was tied
to post when the street car from
Appleton came along and the animal
became frightened. The horse reared
into the air, and when it came down
the end of the post, which is an iron
one an inch thick with a large ring in
the end, passed into it's body.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
Barnes Is New Justice.

John Barnes, who was elected to fill
out the unexpired term of the late
Justice j. B. Cassoday on the supreme
court, has been busy receiving mes
sages of congrautlation from friends
in all parts of the state. He will as
sumo his new position August II, the
first day of the next term of the court,
and will serve until the first Monday
of January, 1910. His salary will be
$4,000 a year. The increased salary Of
$4,000 applies only for new terms.
Justice r. M. Bashford, who is holding
the Office by appointment, and who
was an unsuccessful candidate for the
position at the polls, takes his defeat
philosophically.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
Fireman ScaIded.

Sheboygan.-A fiue bursting In tha
boiler of engine No. 1875, drawing a
Northwestern passenger train, severe
ly scalded the fireman about the face
and delayed the train here. The &C.
cident happened at ulaO.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
saIua4innist Worker Dead.

Kenosha-Mrs. Hannah Badhem,
aged 40 years, member of the Keno
sha corps of the Salvation Army for
many years, died at the Kenosha hos
pital. Mrs. Badhem was widely known
among Salvation Army workers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
Dedicate Unique Syrian Church.

The first Syrian church in the north
west was dedicated at La Crosse with
imposing ceremonies, and with repre-
sentatives present from the only three
other Syrian churches in the country.
Invitations were extended by Rev.
Solmone, who had charge Of building
the new church, to many people out
side of the city to attend the cere-
monies, and several hundred out of
town Syrians were present. The dedi-
catory exercises were in charge OF
Bishop James Schwebach of the
Roman Catholic diocese of La Crosse.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
Plan an Insurance Union.


Whether or not the Wisconsin Re-
tail Furniture Dealers association will
cooperate with the Wisconsin Hard
ware Dealers association in the mat
ter of forming an insurance company
for the benefit of the two associations,
was one of the chief topics for discus
sion by the former association at it's
fourth annual convention in this city.
This question received the indorse-
ment of the hardware men who met
here several months ago when it was
suggested that the furniture men be
asked to cooperate with them in the
project. G. A. Peck, secretary of the
Wisconsin Retail Hardware Dealers
association, was delegated to discuss
the matter before the convention and
the two associations will come to-
gether on the matter and will form an
insurance company in the near future
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
YOUNG MAN KILLS SELF.
John Purcell of Monroe, 10 Years of
Age, Commits Suicide.

Monroe.-John Purcell, the 18-year-
old son of James Purcell, was found
dead in a field near the homestead in
the township of Washington, death
having been inflicted by his own hand.
The young man has been respondent
since his mother died three months
ago
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
Leaves Cash for Masses.

Fond du Lac.-By the will of Miss
Catherine Stanton Of Boonville, N. Y,
a former resident of Fond du Lac, 500
is left to Rev. Matthew F. McEvoy of
Milwaukee for masses for the repose
of the soul of her brother, Peter Stan
ton
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
BIanke Adiudged Insane.

Waukesha.-Louis Blanke, arrested
on complaint of Deputy Fire Marshal
William G. End on a charge of arson
in connection with the burning of the
barns on the Foster and Price farms,
was pronounced insane in municipal
court by Drs. Philler and Murphy, and
committed to the state asylum.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
Former Apuleton Man Killed.

Appleton. in this city re-
ceived word that Edgar F. Bernhard,
formerly of Appleton, was killed at
his home at Billings, Mont. The tele-
gram did not state the nature Of the
accident.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
Commence ON Foundation.

The work of laying the concrete
foundation walls and pillars for the
east wing of the new capitol building
was begun. The work of digging out
the earth for the basem ent and foun-
dation, which was begun three weeks
ago. has been finished. The dirt has
been deposited in the park adjacent
and will be used in terracing around
the new capitol when completed. 1t
is expected that the new east wing
will be up and inclosed by next fall.
The work of finishing the interior OF
the new west wing is being pushed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
Object to Fathers Will.

Oshkosh.-E. S. Allen of Arcola, ILL.,,
and F. Allen Of Council Bluffs, Ia,
have entered objections to the admis-
sion of the will of their father, the late
Sylvester Allen of the village of Omro.
They state that the will was made un-
der undue influence of the wife of the
deceased, Mrs. Emma Allen.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16
Mystery in Disappearance.

Greenwood.-George Eggett, living
about five miles out of town, while suf-
fering with a headache, said he would
go out doors for awhile. He went out,
but did not return, and no trace of him
could be found.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-16

Washington, April 14.-In a special
message vetoing a dam bill President
Roosevelt warned congress that there
are pending in this session bills which
proposed to give away without price
stream rights capable of developing
1900, OcO horse power, the production
of which would equal annually the
production of %, 600, 900 tons of coal.
The president holds that compensa-
ton should be given.