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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-11-26
WISCONSIN
UNIVERSITY
RANKS FIRST
Noted Writer Says Badger Institution
Is Foremost Among State Uni
versities in Service to the
Commonwealth.

A recent book entitled (Which Col.
lege for the Boy" by Mr.. John Cor
bin, describes very fully the workings
of the five great universities of the
United States. Mr.. Corbin is a gradu-
ate of Harvard, and a great admirer
of that institution, but he prefaces his
description of Wisconsin University
with the following
Eastern educators were surprised,
four years ago, when a member of the
British Parliament, who had come to
this country on the Moseley educa-
tional commission, the Honorable Will
liam Henry Jones, placed the Univer-
sity of Wisconsin in list of our five
leading institutions of learning, and
excluded from the list Yale, Princeton,
Columbia, Pennsylvania and Johns
Hopkins. Surprise changed to sl1epti-
cism when he proceeded to state his
opinion that Wisconsin stood above
even the four other institutions which
he named as of the first order, Har-
ward, Cornell Michigan and California
being, in fact, the foremost univer-
Sity of the land He was
on firm ground when he said: The
University of Wisconsin is Il whole
some product of a commonwealth of
three millions of people; sane, indus
trial, and progressive. 1t knits to-
gether the professions and labors; it
makes the fine arts and the anvil one
This judgment touches the bedrock Of
fact-highly characteristic fact"
1.-THE state universities of the West
lay chief stress upon immediate prac-
teal results-the technique of indus
try. Foremost in devotion to this
ideal is Wisconsin. It's watchword is
utility. AS President Van Hise has
frequently expressed it, its aim is to
make the university the instrument
of the state. 1t is in this respect that
Wisconsin ranks first among Ameri-
can institutions"
Mr.. COrbn is right. The watchword
of the University of Wisconsin is
utility, usefulness to all the people
of the state. The new work done by
the University Extension Division last
year was unique in the educational
annals of the world. 1t not only taught
more than 1000 students within it's
halls, but it gave instruction to more
than 1900 residents of Wisconsin by
experimentation who could not
afford the time and money to reside
in Madison. It also afdeu VfgaInza-
lions which included more than 5000
members in the study and discussion
of the great practical and economic
problems of the day. This was in adj
dition to the number of people in
structed by the farmers institutes
which it conducted in every county Of
the state, and by the instruction in
such subjects as the prevention and
cure Of tuberculosis by lectures given
in the cities of the state.
Such a tremendous expansion of the
influence for good of university is
not only uneXampled, but Is the fore
runner of a tremendous development
in the educational work Of the world.
How different from the work Of the
universities and colleges of two cen
turies ago when the student member
ship was confined to the zone of the
wealthy and literary classes, and
when even the books were chained
to the walls Of the library.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-11-26
THANKSGIVING.

To-day marks the annual recur-
renee of day set apart for special
thanksgiving and praise for the
manifold blessings which, both as
individuals and people, we have
enjoyed during the past year. A
long established custom has made
this day, incidentally, one of social
reunion and feasting for both the
grateful and the ungrateful, and be-
cause of this the day is doubtless
more generally observed than it
would otherwise be. At any rate
Thanksgiving Day is good one to
have on the calender, and cannot
fail to be productive of beneficial re-
suits.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-11-26
A MIGHTY CONFLICT.

| Naturally enough Democratic
newspapers are prone to magnify
the evil possibilities that may oc-
cur as result of the ascendency of
the Republican party. An editorial
correspondent of the Milwaukee
Journal last week, reeled off little
Wisconsin Republican political his
tory as a basis for his deductions,
and then, drawing upon his fertile
| imagine alton, he depicted q condi-
ton of affairs sad to contemplate,
should Hon. R. M. La Toilette be
retired from the United States Sen
ate at the close of his present term.
The correspondent in question as
SumeS that without La Toilette in
the Senate as leader of the pro-
gressive Republican forces in that
body, Bristow, Cummins, and the
other progressive Republic n S
would lack the essential power of
cohesion, and as a consequence dis
integrate and be gathered in by the
reactionary contingent. Upon this
assumption he holds that the power
of evil has chosen Wisconsin as it's
battle-ground for a determination of
which of the two great forces with
in the Republican party is to haye
the mastery in the Nation.
The correspondent further as
sumes that this gigantic trial of
strength will consist of determined
effort to prevent the reelection of
Mr.. La Toilette to the Senate. To
compass La Follette's defeat it is
alleged that there will practically be
no limit to the amount of mcney
that will be put into the deal, that
the state press will be subsidized,
the general electorate corrupted,
and that every conceivable means
will be utilized for the senior Sen
ator's undoing. The correspondent
pictures La Toilette as combating
this unholy alliance single-handed
and alone, and states that he is pre-
pairing for the fight that is to de-
termine the fate of progressive Re-
publicanism for a quarter of Il
century,
Now, it is easy to see that those
who dislike Mr.. La Toilette and his
well known arbitrary methods de-
sire his defeat, but the idea that the /
magnates of Wall Street are going
to put barrels of money into the
next Senatorial campaign in Wis
consin is simply an imaginary one.
That Governor Davidson is nurtur-
ing an ambition to go to the Senate
as La Folletle's successor is no Sc
cret, and his ambition in this direc-
ton cannot reasonably be construed
as treason to either La Toilette or
what is known as the La Toilette
idea. We are not advocating the
election Of Davidson to the Senate,
but most respectfully protest against
the implied proposition that our
system of government will prove a
failure in case Mr.. La Toilette is not |
chosen as his own successor in the
Senate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-11-26
The Best Stove for the Money.

We invite you TO examine our
large stock of HEATING STOVES
and RANGES.
Can save you money.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-11-26

Governor Davidson has appointed
the following delegates 10 represent
Wisconsin al the fifth convention of
the national rivers and harbors con-
gress 10 be held at Washington, Dec.
9, 10, IL. Congressman Fl. A, Cooper,
Racine; ] M. Nelson, Madison; j..
w. Murphy, Platteville; w. ]. Cary,
Milwaukee; w H. Stafford, Milwau-
kee; C. D. Weiss, Sheboygan Falls;
j. ] Esch, Lacrosse; ]. H, David
son, Oshkosh; Gustav Kuestermann,
Green Bay; E. A. Morse, Amigo; J..
J. jenkins, Chippewa Falls, Senator
r. M. LaFollette, Madison; |. NJ
Stephenson, Marrinette; George r..
D. Johnson, Milwaukee, and l..
S. Patrick, Marinette.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-11-26

SHEET METAL and FURNACE
WORK by first-class workman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-11-26

The st. Croix froze over the early
part of this week and the sawnills
in this valley quit operations. The
warm days that have followed, how
ever, cleared the river of ice and the
mills could continue running with
out any trouble from cold weather.
The closing down feature is several
weeks earlier than usual this year
Saltwater Messenger, Nov. Fl.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-11-26

The first issue of Senator r. NJ.
LaFollette's proposed weekly will
come out some time in January, &C
cording to F. w. Mckenzie, manag.
ing editor. 1t will have sixteen
pages, size 9H II inches. The
first run will be $4,000 to 100, 900
Offices of publication may be re
moved later from Baraboo to Mil
waukee. Milwaukee Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-11-26
Advertised Letters.

List of unclaimed letters in the
Postofice at River Falls for the
week ending November FL, 1908.
Mr.. Julius Peterson.
E. A. Metoyer.
Mrs. B. A. Metsker.
c. C. GLASS. P. M.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-11-26

A new issue of postage stamps
has recently been pat on sale in the
larger offices of the United States.
The denomination of theme series.
are l, 2. 3, 4 S, 6, 8, 10, Is, Is and
SO cents and 81. There are no So
and So stamps, which the depart
ment says will be discontinued a s
soon as the supply on hand is ex-
hausted. The new issue Of stick
ers" is different from others which
have appeared in that only two like
nesses of eminent Americans appear
on the stamps. On the one cent
is the head of Franklin in the profile
of Houdon's bust. All the other de-
nomin atoms bear the head of Wash
ington in profile from the bust by
the same sculptor. The border de-
sign of all the stamps is alike,
having a wreath of laurel about the
head and the words 81. S. Postage"
aud below the head the denomina-
ton. In size the stamps are the
same as those that have been on
sale for the past few years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-11-26
Council Proceedings.

COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY OF RIVER FALLS,
November 10, 1913.
Council convened at eight o clock p. M, mayor
Bailey in the chair.
Aldermen present Bailey, Currier, Prichett
and VIM.
Minutes of meeting of November 9Th read
and approved.
Finance Committee report I'd the following
claims approved:
STREET DEPARTMENT.
D. Jones, labor on crossings and water
service S,........................S 20 40
S. N Nelson, labor on water works extern
sion and miscellaneous, Fl 60
j. Mapes 49,. 81 80
e. e. Shepard, crossing and waterworks
extension. ........... 10 so
D. Campbell, g 10 60
j. Haling, 10 on
George Browen, street work .......... 80
F. Chinook. and team, crossings and
street work, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~ ~
c. H. Bennett, crossings. so
Ed Wadsworth .... ......... 20
M. Cream, crossings, street and water
works extension, .............. 16 90
H. Brown, waterworks extension. 20
A. B. Rollins work on culvert,. .......... 80
w. Strout. culvert, crossings and street
work, 10 gu
" use of horse on same II days, e GO
j. G. West, salary as Street CON-, ..".... 20 90
ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT..
E. Buck, salary ele ctrician, ............. so 90
Chinn ock ............... % 90
N. Rock, :....... p so
w. Campbell. ....... 20 90
w. Patterson. labor on services. etc.,, 81 90
Northw estern Ell Eq. Co., supplies 10
wATERwoRKs DEPARTMENT..
The Plumbing and Steam Fitting Supply
Co., supplies for extension. 49,. 81 81
Fred Briggs contract on Vine ST., exit. 127 90
F. L. Baker, freight and drayage, 05
G. w. Jensen, surveying, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. W
George Hutchins, special policeman,.... 10 90
Bills allowed, all voting aye.
On 1Gotion Theaas w Fiun was
elected City Marshal to fill vacancy.
Mr.. Hutchins and other residents
of Block 81 of N. N. and 0. S.
Powell's Addition were present and
made complaint that the Farmers
Equity and Warehouse Co. had
failed to put the alley and street
adjacent to their building in proper
condition. The Street Commissioners
was directed to investigate the mat
ter and if complaint is we'll founded
to require the company to make
proper arrangements in regard to
the street and alley.
Adjourned.
ALLEN P. WELD, City Clerk.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-11-26

Large Philippine Cigars.
The largest cigars come from the
Philippine islands, some Of them being
eighteen inches long.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-27
NATIONAL HOSPITALITY.

The-Eaternational Congress on tu- berG.zosis stands to-day the largest and most important special body deal ing with public hygiene and pract!- cal medicine. It comes to Washing ton next September as the guest of the nation. It has been invited by congress. President Roosevelt, as was announced this week, will be it's titular head. Every government de- partment interested will aid, Every state will he represented. Over 600 delegates will come from abroad, rep resenting every civilized government and the medical societies of every land.
 Tor these guests, national, interna- tional, state, scientific and medical, the nation is host at Washington. The federal capital is not great city of great public edifices and meeting places. Its great buildings are all government buildings.
 The meeting of the international congress should be housed in one of them. The new house office building is precisely suited for this purpose. |. will not be in public use. It can re- ceive no injury. Its employment costs nothing. At Berlin, the German legis- lature, reichstag, turned over it's building. This was done at other capi- tals.
 A like course should be followed at Washington. Having officially invit- ed the congress on tuberculosis, the national legislature ought to provide for its accommodation in the only way possible by opening a public building precisely suited to its work. Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-27
hHeme Rule" Fer Scots.

London, May 27.-Another of the pledges given by Winston Spencer Churchill during his recent electoral campaign in Dundee has borne quick fruit. and a nome rule for Scotland" bill was introduced in the house of commons by Duncan Vernon Pirie. member for North Aberdeen. Mir. Pirie explained that the main object of this bill was to devolve to a legislative body in Scotland the power to make laws on matters relating exclusively to that country. A. J. Balfour objected strongly. bst the house by 25T votes to 1O2 voted in favor of allowing the bill to g to its first reading.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-27
THE SHOOTERS

They look you up, they look you
 down, They pass remarks about each gown, They note the trimmings on each hat, They get each tout ensemble-pat! They criticise each persons clothes, They size you up from head to toes' They give you such a freezing glance, They stare you out of countenance! They laugh, they smirk, they smile,
 they jest, They are, in fact, a social pest! Who are 'they?" They" can only
 be Those scoffers that you nightly see Perched on round cushions at their
 doors, Whom every passerby abhors. Who are they? Shoppers, scandal
 whoopers
 They're "stoopers.'
 LA TOUCHE HANCOCK.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-27
The Cruelty of Thoughtlessness.

Most of the cruelty of the world is houghtless cruelty. Very few people would intentionally add to another's load or make his burden in life heav- fer or his path rougher. Most of the great heart-wounds are inflicted by thoughtless thrusts, flung out often in a moment of anger, when, perhaps, we were too proud to apologize or to try to heal the grievous wounds we had made. ...
 Can anything be more cruel than to discourage a soul who is struggling to do the best he, can, to throw stumbling blocks in the path of those who are trying to get on in the world against great odds?
 No life is just the same after you have once touched it. Will you leave a ray of hope or one of despair, flash of light or somber cloud across some dark life each day? Will you by thoughtless cruelty deepen the shadow which hangs over the life, or will you by kindness dispel it alto gether? No matter how you feel or what is disturbing your peace of mind, never allow yourself to send out discouraging, a cruel or an un- kind word or thought.-Success Mag azine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-27
PERILS OF THE REPUBLIC.
Governor Johnson Says They Are Gen.
 traIization and Predatory Wealth,

tralizatIon and Predatory wealth.
 Birmingham, Ala, May Ex-Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota was the principal speaker before the Alumni association at the commencement exer- cises at the State university in Tusca- loosa. His subject was Landmarks of American Liberty"
 Governor Johnson declared the prog ress of the republic is opposed by two dangers. One is tendency of the fed eral government to centralization of power and the assumption of sovereign powers not delegated to it by the con stitution and belonging to the state and to the people. The other is the power of centralized and predatory wealth fostered by special privileges and defiant of both the public welfare and the law of the land
 The inherent powers of the republic should not be delegated to the federal government, said the speaker, but should reside in the state and the peo- pie. "They are the original. sources of sovereignty" he declared, land yet the present administration maintains the doctrine of inherent sovereignty in the government. Today the govern ment of the United States denies the existence of the constitution and its immunity to our island territories"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-27
BISHOPS ALL ELECTED.
Eight Positions In Methodist Episco
 paey Filled at Conference.

paey Filled at Conference.
 Baltimore, May 27.-The Episcopal election of the Methodist Episcopal general conference of 1908 is now a matter of history, and when announce ment was made of the selection of the eighth and last bishop the delegates breathed signs of relief.
 The new bishops in the order of their election and the number of votes each received on the election ballot are as follows:
 Rev. Dr. W. F. Anderson of New York, secretary of the board of educa- tion, freedman's aid and Sunday schools, 54S votes; Rev. Dr. J. l.. Nuel. sen, professor in Mast Theological sem- mary, Berea, O., $40 votes; Rev. Dr. W. A. Quayle, pastor of St. James, church, Chicago. 519 votes; Rev. Dr. Charles w. Smith, editor of the Pitts burg Christian Advocate, 511 votes; Rev. pr. Wilson s. Lewis, president of Morningside college. Sioux City. Ia., 524 votes; Rev. Dr. Edwin H. Hughes, president of De Pauw university, Green Castle. Ind, 511 votes; Rev. Dr. Robert Mcintyre, pastor of the First church, Los Angeles. Cal. 514 votes, and Rev. pr. Frank NJ. Bristol. pastor of the Metropolitan church, Washing ton, 493 votes. The last named was the pastor, intimate friend and often. it is said, adviser of the late President Me- Kinley.
 The bishops elect will be consecrated at special service which will be held on Sunday afternoon at the Lyric.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-27
TROOPS STAY IN CUBA.
Their Withdrawal Not Deemed Advis.
 able Until Next February.

Washington. May 21.-The important announcement was made at the war department that a decision had been reached not to withdraw any of the American troops from Cuba at the present time.
 The matter has been discussed at several recent conferences between the president. Secretary Taft and General Bell. the chief of staff. It is under stood that the conclusion reached was based upon representations from Gov ernor Magoon and General Barry. com mandlng the army of Cuban pacifica- ton. that it might he inadvisable to reduce the military forces in Cuba in advance of the time fixed by the pres ident for the re-establishment of the Cuban republic next February. when the entire army Is to return to the United States.
 It is explained that the only object of wishing to bring home some of the troops at this time was tO increase the regulars in the contemplated summer maneuverS in this country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-27
Mcclellan Loses Point.

New York. May 2T.-Justice Lam- bert in the supreme court overruled the objections of Eugene Lamb Rich ards, IT.. counsel for Mayor McClel- Ian in the recount case, to the opening of the ballot box from the Second election district of the Sixth assembly district This means that after the five weeks fight the ballot boxes are to be opened if the decision of Justice Lam- bert is not overruled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-27
PROHIBITI0NIsTs MEET.
Pennsylvania State Delegates In liar. monious Gathering.

nonious Gathering.
 Sayre, Pa, May 27.--Banners, flags and bunting in festoons and streamers greeted the delegates to the state pro hibition convention when they arrived in this village. No pains have been spared by the business men of this place to make the little town of Sayre as attractive as possible, and many were the comments spoken by the delegates of the handsome decora- tions.
 The borough of Sayre has a popula. tion of about 1000 people, and the en- tertaining of 800 delegates and vis- itors has taxed the hospitality of the residents to the utmost
 The large gathering of anti-liquor men was brought to Sayre by the call issued by State Chairman David D. McCalmont.
 All of the leading Prohibitionists of the state are at the convention and were in conference with State Chair man David B. McCalmont, who was a very busy man, but seemed to be more than equal to the occasion.
 The delegates appear to be perfectly harmonious, as all are working for common cause, and no contests are anticipated. Among the notable ora, tors and debaters present are Charles Jones, Dr. E. L. Eaton, James Mitch ell Bennets. pr. Silas c. Swallow, A. A. Stevens, Homer A. Castle, Elisha Kent Kane, L. l.. Eavanson. John E.. Gill, Hon. James Mansel, Captain M S. Marquis, Charles R. Davis, W. B. Bertals, L. T. Yoder, c. W. R. Smith, T. Scott Dunn, D. c. Hendricks, Gevge c. Morgan, Hon. J. c. Rum nell and Hon. NJ. H. Stevenson.
 Candidates for delegates at large in- clude Hon. Michael J. Tanning. George Hoffman of Ardmore and R. R. Head ley of Greene county.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-27
North Carolina Goes Dry.

Raleigh. \. C.. May 2T.-North Caro- lima was carried for state prohibition by a majority that is estimated at from 10000 to 42.0OO. The Prohibit tion ticket has carried seventy-eight out of the ninety-eight counties by ma jorities approximating 4s.5O0. The an- ti-prohibition ticket has carried twen- ty counties by majorities approximat- ing 5.eOO. This calculation is partly based on estimates. and the Prohibit tion leaders say it is possible for the Prohibition majority to reach 5000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-27
NEW ARBITRATION COURT.
Central American Republics Establish
 international Tribunal.


 Cartago, Costa Raca, May 27.-The Central American Court of justice held its opening session A this city. The inaugurating ceremonies wers brilliant and interesting and have awakened great enthusiasm not only in Costa Rica, but in all the states of Central America. The day was observed as a national holiday throughout Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Salvador and Hondu- ras. t.s
 This court is an outcome of the Gen. tral American peace conference held in Washington last year. The second treaty framed at the conference pro- vided for the establishment of 'the Central American court of justice" to be constituted and maintained as a permanent tribunal, the five countries represented thereon-Salvador Costa Rica. Guatemala. Honduras and Nica- ragua-binding themselves to submit to it all controversies or questions which may arise among them "of whatsoever nature and no matter what their origin may be" in regard to which the respec- tive departments of foreign affairs are unable to reach an understanding. W. I. Buchanan and Enrique c. Greet are respectively the high commissioners of the United States and Mexico to the court, but they have no official connec- ton with it. They recently arrived at Port Limon from the United States via the isthmus and came overland to Cartago.
 Commissioner Buchanan announced that Andrew Carnegie would give $100, 900 for home for the court.