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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
After Hours of Unceasing Effort,
They Came Upon the Imprisoned
Man.

gave no indication that he was in
ternally injured, and the physicians
then found no evidence of such in.
juries, but were well satisfied with
his condition. En- route out ne said:
"After I felt that I had escaped
death, and that the worst of the fall
had passed, began to think about get
ting out alive. 1 could not move my
body, but managed to get one hand
free, and by feeling could understand
how escaped being crushed to death.
after the noise of the falling and
crunching of coal had stopped 1 began
to listen for some sound which would
tell me the fate Of some of my com.
rades. My own shouts seemed to come
back against me from the wall of solid
rock, which pressed hard against my
sides.
after what appeared to me to be a
day at last I heard the rapping from
the rescuing party.
cit was only a short time after this
that the sound of voices reached my
ears, and I was then able to tell the
men how to reach me. The work of
rescue was risky, knew; but, al
though I was badly cramped up, did
not hurry the men.
ct was a pretty tight fix to be in,
but I am out, thank 'Godi 1 am more
than glad that none of my comrades
got caught and none of the rescuers
were hurt during the work of reaching
me.
Eyes, I will go back at the job as
soon as I get my legs Strengthened
out. l thank God from the bottom OF
my heart for getting me out alive"
When Clebon reached home he was
able to greet his wife and two little
children, and he appeared in good
spirits. DIR. Smith insisted on the
man being put to bed and absolute
quiet being maintained Notwithstand-
ing the precautions thus taken the
physicians apprehension soon began
to be verified. At five o'clock DR..
Smith was again summoned and found
the patient suffering from shock. Two
hours later Clebon died.
DR.. Smith later stated that shock,
superinduced by the terrible nervous
strain during the hours he was i'm
prisoned, was the cause of death, as
he was uninjured physically.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
One Of the
Essentials

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One of the products of that class, 81
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mended by the Well-Informed of the
World as valuable and wholesome family
laxative is the well-known Syrup of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA. To get its beneficial
effects always buy the genuine, manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co.,
only, and for sale by all leading druggists.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Postmasters Seek New Members.

Steps were taken to get more Wis
consin postmasters into membership
in the Wisconsin League of Postmas-
tiers of the fourth class offices. A rec
ommendation to accomplish this was
offered by President w. II. Froehlich
of the league in the Milwaukee fed
eral building and was adopted. A COM
mittee was appointed to take up the
work of organization throughout the
state. The committee is known as the
committee on league organization. 1t
is composed of one member from every
congressional district This work has
been done by the executive commit
tee. "The meeting this year was bet
ter than that of last year in attend
ance," said President Froehlich. 1--WE
arranged a more interesting program
than we have ever had, and the gen
eral attendance indicated an awaken
ing of interest on the part of the post
masters of the fourth class offices of
the state. Of course, we are still a
young organization, but from the large
number of new members who have
Joined signs are promising. We al
ready have risen from sixteenth posi-
ton to the twelfth"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
They Tied Their Captive to Tree.

pants" Smiths cheapest were $1.10.
Johnson was in desperate need OF
trousers. Savage dogs had reduced
those he was wearing to a precarious
covering. Wherever he went village
constables urged upon him the neces-
sity of providing himself with new
pair. But he could neither buy nor
beg them.
Therefore, quite desperate, he broke
a window in Smiths store and was
reaching in for a $1.10 pair when
Smith came down with a shotgun and
a revolver. Johnson dropped the
pants" and raised his hands. Cover
ing the intruder with his revolver,
Smith discharged his shotgun and
yelled for assistance. The villagers
rushed to the scene. He was then
taken to the marshes which line the
port and his shirt stripped from his
body. During these thrilling moments
swarms of mosquitoes thronged the
atmosphere.
Their presence suggested torture to
the Port Salongars and they tied their
captive to tree, stripped of his shirt,
and cut the trousers legs above the
knees.
The savage insects flocked down
upon him and speared his flesh with
their poisoned bills. His cries of pain
brought farmers from miles around,
none of whom suggested that he
should be freed or protected from the
winged host. In fact, they sat about
watching his agony and cracking mer-
ry rustic jokes. Those who had tele-
phones called up their friends and
babe them come and enjoy the spec
tacie.
But human endurance could not last
forever, and as the morning advanced
Johnson became weak and crazed
from the stings. His head hung on
his breast and his body was limp. The
thongs that bound him to the tree
kept him from falling. The eXcruciat-
ing pain had been more than he could
stand and unconscious he was cut
loose AM turned over to Constable
Hanger in Northport.
Johnson was unconscious for sever
al hours after being taken to jail.
Every inch of his exposed flesh was
swollen from the mosquito bites. The
constable loaned him a coat and took
him to Jail.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Many Get Raise in Pay.

The following clerks and carriers in
Wisconsin post Offices have been pro-
NOTED: Ashland, three clerks from
$500 to 5000 each, one from 5000 to
$1,000, carriers, one from $500 to 5000,
four carriers from 5000 to $1,000;
Beloit, one clerk each from 5000 to
$500 and from $500 to 5000, three
clerks from 5000 to $1,000; carriers,
one from 5000 to $500, six from 5000
to $1,000 Elkhorn, one clerk from
$500 to $500. Hudson, one clerk from
$500 to $780, Kenosha, two clerks from
$500 to $500, one from $500 5000, one
from 5000 to $1,000, one from $1,000 to
$1,100, one from 81, 100 to $1,000; car.
riers ten, from 5000 to $1,000 Mani,
towoc, one clerk from $500 to $500,
seven carriers from 5000 to $1,000.
Marinette, two clerks from 5000 to
$500, eight carriers from 5000 to 1000,
Portage, one clerk from $500 to 5000,
one from 5000 to $1,000, one carrier
from $500 to 5000, three carriers from
5000 to $1,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Two Tie for First Place.

The dairy school exhibit of butter
for July has just been scored, and the
records of the Ill entries show ex-
ceptionally fine quality. First place in
the scoring was obtained by Mathew
Meyer of New Holstein and L. P.
| Holgersen of Troy Center, who tied
with score of 96.5. w. J. Clark,
Troy Center, was a close second with
a score of SO, and both S. B. Cook of
Bloomer and p w. Guse of Neillsville
contested third place with tie Of
95.5. The highest score was 96.5, and
the lowest SO, giving the high average
of 1904 for the entire Ill entries. The
highest moisture content was 1872, and
the lowest II, the average being 1871.
In discussing the scores, Matthew
Michels, in charge of the exhibitions,
said: con the whole this lot of but
ter showed up well, and but few me-
chanical defects were found. Only six
exhibits of the III were scored off as
mottled, and but five were found weak
| in body. Among the flavor defects,
old cream, high acid, and oily were
most prominent. To overcome the
old cream flavor all cream should be
| delivered as often as three times a
week. l used to have cream gath
cred four times a week in the lot
summer months, and three times
week during the rest of the year. AS
the high acid and oily fiavors are due
to keeping the cream at high tempera-
ture for too long before churning, the
suggestion of Prof. Lund of South Da-
kota that the cream be churned as
soon as possible after it reaches the
creamery, is an excellent one.
I'm large number of creameries
the facilities for cooling the cream are
not what they should be, and too often
the butter maker is unable to regulate
the temperature of the cream"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
To Conserve the Forests.

Gov. Davidson appointed new state
commission to conserve the natural
resources of Wisconsin. This commits.
sion was appointed in accordance with
the action taken at the national con-
ference recently held at Washington
for the preservation of the natural re-
sources of the nation and it will CO.
operate with the national commission
organized at that conference and of
which Clifford Pinchot, chief of the
federal bureau of forestry, is chair
man. The new Wisconsin commission
consists of the following: William
Irvine, Chippewa Falls, lumberman;
President Charles r. Van Hise and
Dean e. A. Birge of the state univer-
sity; George A. Whiting, Appleton,
paper manufacturer; e. M. Griffith,
Madison, state forester; Senator
James III. Stout, Menomonie, lumber
man, and Senator H. p Bird, Wausau-
kee, lumberman. The commission
will in addition to cooperating with
the national commission, endeavOr to
secure such legislation from the Wis
consin legislature next winter as will
promote the object for which it is
created.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
sunbonnets Are Smart.

The best protection from the sun
that has ever been devised for the
benefit of the sex that is called gentle
is the sunbonnet of lingerie material.
The improved model in white lawn,
dimity and linen is in two distinct Sec
lions, which may be separated and
laundered. The hood portion is quite
wide and fluffy in effect, and the brim,
equally soft, is rather wider than of
yore and has an edge frilled with
fine ruffiing. There are wide fabric
strings which may be tied beneath the
chin or at the nape of the neck, as
fancy dictates, but the most delectable
feature of the bonnet is its cape. which
is wide enough to protect the small
maiden's plump neck from the suns
kisses.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Charlottes.

Apropos of "Charlottes'-those worn
by the young daughters of school age
from IL to the coming OUT year diff
fer entirely from those described.
They are more on the original Corday
STYLE. having 4 wide, loose, soft crown
held to the head by an inside wired
band. A ribbon of velvet or silk for
the outside trimming band is simply
knotted in the front. A single or dou-
BILE iounce or frill of gathered lace
falls from under this ribbon, and is so
graded that 1.-THE lace-shorter in
the middle front, then falls it's full
width from the sides round to the
back. In this way it shows the hair
prettily. and holds its place on the
head BY means of long pins-like those
used for hats. Fine open or closed
lawn needlework, lined with a pale
color. is very much used, and is quite
removed from the cheap shop styles
Worn.-Vcgue.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06

Madison.-Special railroad rates are
practically assured for the Wisconsin
state fair to be held September z, 8,
3, 10 and IL. Just what they will be
mas not yet been officially announced.
The assurance that rates will be made
ID declared one of the best things that
could possibly happen for the fair. Il
am positive that the railroads will
make special rates for the fair" said
r. b. Watrous, secretary of the Mil
waukee Citizens Business league and
member of the board of agriculture.
"The subject has been fully presented
to the railroads and we know that two
roads, the Chicago & Great Western
and the Rock Island, have announced
that they will make rate of a fare
and half, or three cents for the state
fairs at Des Moines and st. Paul. We
hope the Wisconsin roads will do the
same for the Milwaukee fair. John III.
Kopmeier, president of the Business
league, and Ossian F. Bird, chairman
of the transportation committee of the
Merchants and Manufacturers associ-
alton, both members Of the state fair
advisory committee, and myself, at
tended a conference at Chicago be-
tween a committee Of the American
Association of Fairs and Expositions
and the executive committee of the
Western Passenger association. Be
fore she meeting adjourned the two
roads mentioned announced they would
make the special rate of a fare and a
half. We were given to understand
by officers Of our Milwaukee roads
that special rates would be given the
Wisconsin fair"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Care of Feet in Summer.

In answer to the complaints of a
woman who said that summer was
synonymous with sore feet for her
a prominent shoe dealer gave her
these hints on the care of the feet.
A rubbing with cocoa butter once or
twice a week, after a bath, will go a
long way to insuring foot comfort at
all times. Not more than five minutes
is necessary, at that.
Women should always wear rubbers
when the weather requires, but should
not keep them on any longer than
needed as they are rather heavy. A
very successful physician once said
that if women would always keep their
feet dry and warm, and would take a
reasonable amount of care of them, as
in the shoes they wear, his income
would be cut in half.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
PRIZE STEAMBOAT" HEN DEAD
Stuck in Concrete Fowl Lively for
Nearly a Year.

Chatham, N. Hudson Budd's sta
tionary hen is dead after career OF
nearly year as the only one of that
variety in this section of New Jersey
She became stationary at the time Mr.
Budd laid the new concrete floor in
his hennery.
The hen wandered into the roost a
few hours after the concrete had been
put down and sank ankle deep into
the mixture Next morning the con
crete had "set" and the hen was an
chored.
AS it was impossible to get her out,
Mr.. Budd provided seat for her.
One point that interested chicken
fanciers of the section was that the
egg-laying ability of the hen was not
impaired in the least.
Mr.. Budd thinks that fatty dengen-
Grafton of the heart finally took his
prize "stand-patter" to hen heaven.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
wardens Must Quit Politics.

itics. That sounds rather strange,
after so many years of activity, but
State Game Warden ]. w. Stone has
determined that his department shall
no longer mix in politics. He has sent
a letter to the different deputies of the
state inaugurating a new policy. The
letter states that game wardens are
not to take an active hand in politics
at state expense. 1t further says that
the letter is not an attempt to control
or change the vote of any man, but
that the warden may of course vote
as he pleases; express his opinion as
he wishes, but not use his office in
electioneering.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06

These loose wraps are not only USE
full, but they are very smart; they are
usually made in fine cloth, and if a
light drab or gray is chosen, may be
worn for day or evening wear; they
are specially convenient to wear with
smart dress, as, being loose, they
do not crush the bodice trimming and
sleeves, and are easily slipped on and
off, The edge of our model is
trimmed with silk embroidery,
worked in rich oriental colors, with a
little gold thread introduced. The
armholes are trimmed to correspond.
Silk cord loops, with handsome but
tons, fasten the openings under the
arms.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
BURGLAR is TIED TO
TREE AND TORTURED
CAUGHT STEALING PAIR OF TRoU.
sERS coUNTRYMEN TURN MOS.
ouIToES LOOSE ON HIM.

New York.-The natives of Port Sa.
onga, L. l., enjoyed themselves dur
ng the early hours the other morning
at the expense of burglar who was
captured invading the general store
Of Lewis Cass Smith. The burglar is
William Johnson, so years old.
During the excitement in Northport
the day before following a shooting
johnson roamed about the village
stores seeking in vain to buy an so
cent pair of trousers. There was moth
ing in town for less than one dollar
that would fit him. Eighty cents was
all he had.
In the evening he wandered to Port
Salonga, where he priced Smiths
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Some Originality Anyhow.

A gentleman had a decidedly oftgi'
nal little daughter. One day the gov
erness discovered her in hand
to-hand combat with a child Of her
own age.
Don't you know you are doing very
wrong?" said the teacher, rebukingly,
"and that such evil actions are caused
by the promptings of the devil?"
WELL" was her answer, maybe
the devil did tell me to pull her hair,
but / thought of scratching her face
all myself. ROYAL Magazine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Refused State License,

The Fraternal Reserve association
of Oshkosh has been refused Ii
cense in Nebraska, because the show
ing of the company discloses that in
1906 only three out of Is persons who
attended a meeting of the governing
body of the association had been
elected by the members of the organi.
cation. Insurance Deputy Pierce cit
ing the decision of the Nebraska SUI
preme court in the case of the Royal
Highlanders, said the Oshkosh asso
citation was not fraternal association
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
MANAGING the IrascibIe.

"Why do you encourage your nus
band to talk politics?" said one WON
an.
$50 that he won't talk religion" an.
swered the other. 81 think it is 80
much less undignified for him to lose
his temper about politics. Washing
ton Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
BULLDOG Saves a Life.

Colorado Springs, Col.-Apparently
seeming danger for George Br bury,
II years old, should he secure firm
err grip on a live electric wire, bull
dog made a leap at the wire and tore
it from the hands of the senseless boy.
The dog was killed instantly, but his
master escaped with severe shock.
Bradbury started to push the wire
aside with his hand, when the dog
made the leap to save his life. Brad
bury was unconscious five minutes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Candidates for CONGRESS.

The primary campaign in the dlffer
ent congressional districts throughout
the state is developing some sharp and
interesting contests. Following are
the congressional candidates:
First rict-Republican, H. A. Cooper,
Racine; Thomas Nolan, GAINESVILLE; Dem
ocratic II. A. MOhlenpaugh, Clinton. Sec
ond district-Republican John M. Mel
son, Madison; Charles Fl. Russell Ber-
lin; Democratic, George M. Lewis, Mad
ison; J. u. Jones, Portage; John j. Wood,
Berlin. Third district, Republican, Alley
Petersen, Soldiers Grove; Judge D. o.
Mahoney, Viroqua; A. w. Kopp, Platte
vile; Democratic, J. w. Murphy. Fourth
dlstrict-Republican, w. J. Cary, Avery
u. Hanson, Charles B. Perry, Milwau-
kee Democratic, w. j. Kershaw, Mil
waukee; Frank A. Walsh, West Allis;
Social Democratic, e. r. Melms, Milwau-
kee. Fifth district-Republcan W. III.
Stafford Henry i. Cochems, Milwaukee;
Democratic, G.. III. Daubner, Waukesha;
Or. j.. l.. Runge. Milwaukee; Social Dem
Ocratic, A. J. WEIGH, Milwaukee. Sixth
district-Republican George Spratt She
boygan; Democratic, G. H. Wcisse, She
boygan Falls. Seventh district-Repub-
lican, J. j. Esch, La Crosse; Democratic,
A. A. Bentley, La Crosse. Eighth dis
trict-Republcan, James II. Davidson,
Oshkosh Democratic L. E. Nash, Mani
towoc. Ninth distrct-Republican Gus
taY Kuestermann, Green Bay; e. S.
Minor, Sturgeon Bay; Democratic, Philip
Sheridan, Green Bay Tenth district
Republican, Elmer A. Morse, Amigo;
Democratic. Wells M. Ruggles, Ashland.
Eleventh district-Republican, John J.
Jenkins, Chippewa Falls; 1. L. Lenroot,
Superior; Democratic, ]. s. Konlel, Su-
npriOr
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Meet in Milwaukee Next Year.

The Wisconsin Dental society at the
close of an almost all night session
elected the following officers:
President, Dr. William H. Mueller; first
vice-president, DR.. G. F. Hauser; second
vice-president, DR.. E. A Geilfuss, Mil
waukee; secretary, Harvey M. Jackson,
Milwaukee; treasurer, DIR. Adolph Crop
per, Milwaukee; librarian, DR.. Harry
Morton, Milwaukee. Members of the ex-
ecutive council, for three years, E. c..
Oviatt, Columbus; A. ]. Du Bots, Nee
nah; G. c. NARROW, Lancaster; for two
years, w. c. Wendell, Milwaukee,; E. c.
French Eau Claire; c. A. Hardgrove,
Fond du Lac; for one year, c. c. South
we'll, Milwaukee; DR.. E. A Gotterdam.
La Crosse, and W. A. Gambel Fox
Lake
The next convention will be held in
Milwaukee. That city was decided
upon after contest with Fond du Lac.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
= C. Smith Is Chaplain.

The ninth annual national conven-
ton of the Gideons at Louisville, KY
adopted a delegated convention
through the efforts of the Wisconsin
delegation. The national officers elect
ed for the ensuing year are: President
C. M. Smith, Detroit, Mich; vice-presi
dent. d. S. Ullrick, Indianapolis, Ind.
treasurer, Nels Rylander, Chicago;
national chaplain, L. c. Smith, Wauke
sha, Wis. The national secretary, F.
A. Garlick of Chicago, remains in that
office. Sam E. Hill of Beloit, Wis, and
F. E. Lynch, Lincoln, Neb., trustees.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Contrasts of Color.

Sharp contrasts of color is one of
the fads of the year. With a black
taffeta frock seen recently there was
a sort of waistcoat effect of coral-col-
ored liberty satin. The sleeves were
touched with the color and the coat
was lined with it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
a New Sleeve,
arms.

A new sleeve that is very pretty Is
arranged in mousquetaire effect. 1t
will be worn this summer, as it adapts
itself extremely well to all the sheer
materials or semi-transparent fabrics.
1t fits the arm from shoulder to wrist
with the little Fuckers and gathers ar
ranged lengthwise, and flares at the
bottom, finished with frill of narrow
lace. There is always some kind of an
oversleeve or drapery at the top of the
arm.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06

make the daintiest of corset covers
and with a minimum of labor, for all
that is necessary is to shape the lower
edge into a belt or drawstring.
Oftentimes a short strip of banding
will be found that will come in for
shoulder straps, and so reduced in
price are the remnants that it is posi-
BILE to buy the whole necessary ma
terial as low as so centN.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Wounded Pride.

"He referred to us as mushroom ar.
istocracy," said. the indignant daugh-
ter
discharge the Chef" answered the
equally indignant mother. Il told him
to use trufdes. Washington Star.