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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
CRAFT SLEUTH
Is turned down
REPRESENTATIVE LILLEY'S SUG-
GESTIONS NOT FAVORED
BY COMMITTEE.
Scion Who Started the Sensation is
Required to Show His Hand. In
Order to Investigate He Must be
First Witness.

Washington, March 10.-Represen-
tative Lilley of Connecticut met with
number of disappointments before
the special committee of the house
appointed to investigate the charges
of graft in connection with appropri-
ations for submarines.
The special committee is ''to in
vestigate the conduct of the Electric
Boat company of New Jersey and it's
predecessor the Holland Boat compa-
ny respecting the methods employed
by those companies in connection
with past or proposed legislation be-
fore congress-"
At the executive session of the COM
mittee it was decided that Mr.. Lilley
should be the first witness called
Thursday and action on his request
that other witnesses be called was de-
ferred until an investigation discloses
that the persons named are connected
in some way within the scope of the
inquiry.
His request that his attorney be al
lowed to examine and crOss-eXaminG
witnesses was denied, the committee
deciding that the examination should
be conducted by a member of the
committee and that all questions to
be asked the witness should be sub
mitted in writing to this member.
Regarding charge Mr.. Lilley made
that he was being Swallowed by de-
tecUives, the chairman of the commit
tee was authorized to inquire whether
Mr.. Lilley was being impeded in
bringing before the committee any
thing within the scope of his authority
by the alleged detectives, and if in his
opinion he was being SO impeded the
committee would use every effort
within it's power to protect him as a
member of the house and as a witness
before the committee.
Mr.. Lilley stated that he did not
propose to put himself in the attitude
of grand jury and present an indict-
ment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
JUDGING BY THE RESULTS.
Villagers Conversion Had Not Been OF
Great Avail.

I'm our business we get many doubt
full compliments" said Col. John It.
Bishop, deputy surveyor of the port,
the other day, "but l do not think
ever received a compliment such as
my grandfather got down in my native
state of Tennessee. My grandfather
was minister and was very small
boy when we both strolled down the
road one day. One of our fellow vii
layers came along toward u.s.
"'Good morning. said the villager,
who apparently had looked upon the
cup. T-sh converAhic-ted, parson,'
he stammered with difficulty. AN
twashyou-hic-that con-hic-con.
verted-hic-me.'
"That must be So replied my
grandfather, for it's certain the AL
mighty had nothing to do with your
conversion New York Evening
Telegram.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
THREE CURES OF ECZEMA.
Woman Tells Of Her Brothers Terrible
Suffering-Two Babies Also Cured
-Cuticura Invaluable.

"My brother had eczema three diff.
ferent summers. Each summer 1t came
out between his shoulders and down
his back, and he said his suffering
was terrible. When it came on the
third summer, he bought box of
Cuticura Ointment and gave 1t faith
full trial. Soon he began to feel better
and he cured himself entirely of &C.
zema with Cutfcura. lady in In
diana heard of how my daughter,
Mrs. Miller, had cured her little son
Of terrible eczema by the Cuticura
Remedies. This lady's little one had
the eczema so badly that they thought
they would lose it. She used Cuti-
cura Remedies and they cured her
child entirely, and the disease never
came back. Mrs. Sarah e. Lusk, Cold
water, Mich, Aug. Is and Sept 2, 1907"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
DEMOCRATS NAME
JOHN A. JOHNSON
MINNESOTA STATE DEMOCRAT
&c COMMITTEE NAMES HIM
FOR PRESIDENCY.
He is Endorsed by Vote of 60 to %
After Very Interesting Contest
The Bryan Adherents Show Con-
siderable Strength.

st. Paul, March 7.-Resolutions en-
dorsing Gov. Johnson for the Demo
cratic nomination for president were
adopted by the Democratic state
central committee yesterday after
ternoon by a vote of % to IS, Just
two-thirds vote of the entire mem
bership of the committee which is
1O2.
The governor took no action and
did not appear himself. The matter
was managed and arranged by Secre-
tary Frank A. Dayiand other close po-
litical friends, and necessarily carries
the governors acquiesence.
1t was an interesting battle, for
both sides contested every point,
both sides being determined to make
as good a showing as possible. 1t be-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12

gan with fight on the proxies pre-"
sented by men on both sides and con-
tinued, when the resolutions were
presented, with an eloquent and ear
nest debate, which lasted two hours,
and ended with a roll call, in which
the Bryan men lost out, 68 to %. All
in all, is was one of the most inter
esting and best attended meetings a
state central committee has ever held
in this state.
That the Bryan men were able to
muster twenty-t three votes was really
more than the Johnson men expected.
They did not look for more than ten
or a dozen. Several of them were
votes of men who had proxies OF
members, though most of the proxies
voted as the men they represented
would have voted.
Neither side at any time had any
doubt as to the result. 1t was only a
fight to show the outside world wheth-
er Johnson or Bryan had most friends
in Minnesota. Both sides had worked
hard to get as many of their men
present as possible, and there were
few of the members who were not re-
presented. Every question presented,
almost, was decided by the same vote.
ST. Paul won out over Minneapolis
in the fight for the state convention,
the Bryan men favoring Minneapolis.
The date, May IA, was fixed by a I'M
Rnimous vote, but the apportionment
was fixed by the divided vote.
The resolution is as follows:
Gov. John A. Johnson has twice
brought victory to the democracy of
Minnesota. During his incumbency
Of the office of governor more reform
has been instituted and more remedi-
al legislation adopted than before in
the history of our state.
Confidently believing that his NOM
nation as candidate of the party for
the presidency, will bring to our sup
port the electoral votes of the states
in the Mississippi valley and thus Sc
fully present to the democracy of the
nation the name of John A. Johnson
as candidate for presidency of the
United States, and recommend to the
Democrats of Minnesota that they
cause his name to be presented to
national convention at Denver for
The committee ruled out James
Manahan who held the proxy of A.
B. Clair of Grand Rapids. Mr.. Man
ahan is recognized as Bryan's per-
sonal representative.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
THE DOCTORS GIFT.
Food Worth Its Weight in Gold.

We usually expect the doctor to PUG
us on some kind of penance and give
US bitter medicines.
A Penn. doctor brought a patient
something entirely different and the
results are truly interesting.
1.-TWO years ago." writes this pa
tent, II was a frequent victim OF
acute indigestion and biliousness, be-
ing allowed to eat very few things.
One day our family doctor brought lie
small package, saying he had found
something for me to eat, at last.
"Ie said it was a food called Grape
Nuts, and even as its golden color
might suggest, it was worth its weight
in gold / was sick and tired, trying
one thing after another to no avail,
but at last consented to try this new
food.
well! 1t surpassed my Doctors
fondest anticipation and every day
since then / have blessed the good
doctor and the inventor of Grape
Nuts.
II noticed improvement at once and
In months time my former spells OF
indigestion had disappeared. In two
months l felt like new man. My
brain was much clearer and keener,
my body took on the vitality of youth,
and this condition has continued"
There's Reason" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read
"The Road to Wellville," in pkgs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
NEWS OF WISCONSIN
HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST IN
THE VARIOUS TOWNS.
HANGS HIMSELF IN BARN
George Bullion, While in a Fit Of De-
spondency Over Financial Matters,
Deliberately Ends Life
with Rope.

aukesha.-Desponden because his
parents refused to give him money to
pay the balance on a farm which he
had recently purchased, George Bull
lon, aged 2S, committed suicide by
hanging himself at the John McVicker
farm, south of the city, where he was
a tenant. Bullion knotted a COW
halter about his neck, fastened the
end around a ladder at the top of a
hay chute, and jumped down the
chute, where his dead body was found
hanging by relatives, who became
alarmed when he failed to come to
dinner. Bullion recently purchased a
farm near Eagle, on which he still
owed $2,450. He leaves a wife and
two children.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
Russia To Try Our Corn.

Agricultural College, N. D., March
7.-Prof. Shepherd recently shipped to
Russia samples of North Dakota corn
for the purpose of aiding corn grow
ing in that country. The Russia ex-
pertinent stations are doing the same
thing as our own, endeavoring to
push the corn limits northward. The
fact that they turn to US for assistance
is a recognition of the advanced
position OF the American Northwest
in agricultural matters. Communica-
ton will be maintained as to results
secured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
NEW PRESIDENT OF RELOIT IN.
Edward D. Eaton Inaugurated as
Head of University.

Beloit.-Edward D. Eaton was in
stalled as president of Beloit college
with appropriate exercises. Represent
atives from so colleges were present.
The address on behalf of the educa-
tional institutions of Wisconsin was
made by President C. r. Van Hise of
Wisconsin university, and for Illinois
by President J. E. Nollen of Lake
Forest university.
President Eaton announced the
promise of gift of $4,000 from An
drew Carnegie to found chair of po-
litical economy when the colleges en-
dowment of $150,OO0 is raised. Of this
$4,000 has been promised from the
Rockefeller general education fund
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
Hear Robbers; Go to Sleep.

La Crosse, March 7.-Postoffice In
spector E. E. Fraser of La Crosse,
who has just returned from Bay City,
Mimi. after an unsuccessful hunt for
the burglars who dynamited the safes
of that and adjoining cities a few
nights ago, says persons living over
the postofice and general store told
him that they heard the explosions OF
dynamite, but thought it was a screen
door banging in the wind. They went
back to sleep, and when morning came
the robbers had start which made
their escape successful.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
Russia To Try Our Corn.

Agricultural College, N. D., March
7.-Prof. Shepperd recently shipped to
Russia samples of North Dakota corn
for the purpose of aiding corn grow
ing in that country. The Russia ex-
pertinent stations are doing the same
thing as our own, endeavoring to
push the corn limits northward. The
fact that they turn to US for assistance
is a recognition of the advanced
position of the American Northwest
In agricultural matters. Communica-
Hon will be maintained as TO results
secured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12

and was helpless, as a child. The
urine was discolored and though 1
used one remedy after another, l was
not helped until 1 used Doan's Kidney
Pills, and was so bad then that the
first box made only a slight change.
To-day, however, 1 am well man, at
81, and owe my life and health to the,
use Of Doan's Kidney Pills"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
Sees In the Dark.

81 tell you," began the first club
man there never was a cat like my
wife"
ooh, come, now" protested the
other, that's pretty rough thing ts
say"
ooh, you misunderstood me.
mean to say it doesn't matter how
dark it is when / get nome, she car
always see what my condition is."-
PHILADELPHIA Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
KITCHEN RANGE FATAL
Hot Water Boiler Explodes While Be-
ing Thawed Out.

Fargo, N. D., March 1o.-The boi-
Ter of the water heating attachment
to kitchen range burst here killing
the two-year-old son of J. S. Collins
and seriously injuring Mr.. Collins
one-year-old daughter. The father
and mother escaped injury.
The water pipes froze during the
night and when an attempt to thaw
them out was made this morning the
boiler burst and piece of metal
struck the boy in the head.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
New Cripple Greek Found.

San Diego, Cal, March 1O.-Pros-
pectors by the hundreds are leaving
daily for Dulzura, the new mining
camp thirty-five miles southeast of
here, which promises to rival Cripple
Creek in it's palmiest days. Talk of
So, 900 surface ore is heard and the
official report of G. E. Anthony
assayer, shows one sample running
81, 461 to the ton. Other samples re-
duce the average to $4,000. The dis
covery was kept secret until richest
claims had been located.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
Bow Shoots YOUNG Sister.

Milwaukee.-Alvin Klein, II years
old, shot and seriously wounded his
14-year-old sister with a 22-caliber
rifle, a birthday gift. He was using
it for the first time and in manipulate
ing the gun he accidentally discharged
it into the body of his sister. The
girl will probably live.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
MANY Firemen Hurt,

Chicago, March 10.-A score of fire.
men were injured, three perhaps ia
tally, by a fire which destroyed
Apoita hall, three-story structure at
256-262 Blue Island avenue. The
cause of the fire is unknown. The
total damage is estimated at $50, 200.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
Little Girl Saved Horses.

uperior.-Heroic work by little
Miss Marion Cooke, the 13-year-old
daughter of c. B. Cooke, saved three
horses from death in a fire which
practically destroyed a barn. When
she found that there were horses in
the stable she Immediately went in
after them AID succeeded in getting
them all to a place Of safety without
injury
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
Exonerate Chief of Police.

Eau Claire.-Chief of Police Edward
O'Brien has been exonerated of
charges made against him by Sergt
R. J. Shaw, recruiting officer for the
United States army in this city. Sew
eral weeks ago Otto Brazel, alleged
deserter from Fort Smelling, was
caught here. Chief O'Brien stated
that he would not hold the man more
than one day Brazel had no desire
to escape, so trouble was averted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
NEARLY KILLED BY HORSES.
Farmer Grabs Brides of Runaway
Team and Is Thrown.

Sioux Falls, S. D., March 1O.-Mat
Zeien, prominent Dawson county
farmer, was seriously injured in an
effort to stop runaway team. He
ran directly in front of the animals
and attempted to get a firm grip on
their brides, but they shook him loose
and he was thrown violently to the
ground, the wheels of the heavy
wagon passing over his body. It is
feared he is injured internally. After
running over mile the frantic horses
jumped into stream and narrowly
escaped being drowned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
Reach for Pipe is Fatal.

Waukesha.-Joachin Bratz, aged rs.
an old resident of the county, met
death at the home of his son William
in Brookfeld, Wis, as the result of
peculiar accident. While smoking on
the veranda the aged man dropped his
pipe. In attempting to reach for it
he fell, breaking his neck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
Violation of Postal Law.

Mondovi.-Post Office Inspector e.
E. Fraser has collected a number of
fines for violation of the postal law,
which prohibits writing any messages
in mail matter of the second, third or
fourth classes. Most Of the cases were
settled out of court by the payment of
SO fine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
Club License $1,000.

Omaha, Neb., March 10. = Social
clubs dispensing intoxicating liquors
in Omaha will in the future have to
take out 81, 900 city license, accord
ing to decision by Judge Estelle in
the district court.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
AGED Man Frozen to Death.

Sturgeon Bay.-Byron f. Thrope,
a resident of Fish Creek, was
frozen to death while trying to reach
his home over the ice.r Getting lost in
a storm he became exhausted and laid
down on the beach, where the body
was found. He was Sc years old.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
watertown conquers Smallpox.

Watertown.-The smallpox scare
as it affects Waterfowl is sub
siding. Only one new case has been
reported for the last week, and the
other cases are doing nicely and will
soon be out of quarantine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12

Watertown.-Th common council
has granted an extension of time to
the Milwaukee Heat, Light and Trac-
ton Company in building the inter
urban line into the city in accordance
with the provisions of the franchise.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
Beqin Work on New Dock.

Ashland.-The east Northwestern
ore dock has been completely dis
mantled, and most Of the debris has
been removed, preparatory to the real
work of building the new 100000
dock. 1t will be completed amply in
time for the opening of navigation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
improvements at GAINESVILLE.

Janesville.-The common council has
ordered the extension Of the present
sewerage system at cost of 100000.
1t also passed an ordinance requiring
all shade trees to be cut to height OF
Is feet from the roadways and ten
feet from the sidewalks.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12

lifting q h e avy
weight q sudden
pain shot through
my back and after
that l was in con-
slant misery from
kidney trouble. One
spell kept me in bed
six weeks. My arms
and legs wnra rtim
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
TWIN CITY MARKETS.
MINNEAPOLIS. Marc]

MlnneapoI1s, MARCH 8.
Wheat-No. 1 northern, $1.O9; mo. 2
northern, 81 ,O7. May $1.07. Oats
No. white, 49c; Corn-No. 3, sec
Barley-No. 4, sec. Rye-No. 3, TIC
Flax seed-No. L, $1.15. Butter
Creamery, extras, soc; frsts, CSC.
dairy, fancy, 22c. seconds zoe;
Turkeys, 12c, chickens 1Oc;
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
The rhouahtful Author.

II don't like the title of your latest
novel"
"Sorry-because in that book J
studied the interest of my readers"
I'm what way?"
"Killed my hero in the middle of the
gtcryi"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
MunicipaI Plant a Success.

Menasha-After being in operation
two years, the municipal lighting and
water works plant of Menasha has
proved a success. Each arc lamp is
costing only $23.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
Farmer Shoots Silver Fox.

Neenah.-Charles B. Wilcox made a
lucky killing when he shot silver
| fox, the value of which is variously
estimated at from $3.50 to $500.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
eiIImeister Sent to Mendoza.

La Crosse-Carl Gillmeister, who
twice attempted to commit suicide by
hanging, each time being cut down by
neighbors, has been adjudged insane
and will be sent to Mendoza
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
South ST. Paul. March 9.

Cattle-Steers, $4.75 and $3.50;
cows 1926 and S425. Hogs-$4. 10
and $3.50 Sheep-Muttons, $3.50:
lambs $500.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
BRIEF REVIEW Of
A WEEKS EVENTS
RECORD OF THE MOST lMPOR.
TANT HAPPENINGS IN ITEM
lied FORM.
HOME AND FOREIGN NEWS

information Gathered from All Quar-
tiers Of the Civilized World and
Prepared for the Perusal of the
Busy Man.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12
A WELL. MAN, AT 81.
The Interesting Experience Of an OLD
Settler of Virginia.

Daniel S. Queen, Burrell Street,
Salem, Va, says: Years ago while
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-03-12

w. WillieII see automobiles have
been introduced in Borneo.
T. T. M.-What do you think will be
the result?
w. Willie-An increase in the mum
Der of wild men.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-20
CALIFORNIA SUMMER LEAGUE

A fair attendance saw the Hoegee
team defeat the Chutes nine in the
first game the latter team has played
in the California Summer league, at
the Chutes yesterday afternoon, by the
score of to 4. In the first inning tho
Chutes team went into the game TO
win, sending four men over the plate
on errors by Nichols, the center fielder,
who played just like a "bush' Lacquer
who never had seen a ball game In his
life. Rubber Leg Allen, the first
man up for the Chutes team, sent the
ball out to center for three-base hit
over Nichols head. Curby, the second
man UP, repeated Aliens trick, send
ing the ball in the same place, with
Nichols asleep at the switch. The
Chutes team has found a good man In
Allen, who was very fast in covering
short and second at the same time.
CURLY, who was supposed to hold
down second, was as full of life as an
Indian cigar sign. In the first inning
the Hoegees murdered the curves OF
Pitcher Emerson of the Chutes nine,
and before the inning was half fin
ished Emerson was taken out of the
bog In favor of Robert Lyon, who did
much better. Gray, the Pasadena boy
who was in the box for the Hoegees,
twirled a fine game and was given
good support at times. Grindle and
Bergman, who played behind the tim
Der, caught a good game. Jim Lloyd,
umpire, gave fair decisions and no
complaints were heard from either
team. Lloyd has the qualifications of
a good umpire and should make good.
| Following is the tabulated score OF
the game:
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-20
CORNER LOTS MEET WITH
GOOD SALES AT TOP PRICE

Croake & Mccain report the follow
ing sales:
Lot 50x128 feet at southeast corner
of West Forty-first street and RAY
mond avenue, improved with six-room
bungalow, Laura M. Myers to Martina
Carpenter Royal for 5000, Bought Tor
a home.
Lot 50x1s5 feet at northwest corner
of Twenty-seventh and C1marron
streets, r. L. Felter to Frank Q. Bloc
ser. for $1,000. Bought for an invest
ment.
Lot 40x135 feet on north side of East
F'ifty-fourth street, between Central
and Mckinley avenues, improved with
five-room cottage, j. C. Carter to Will
liam Evans. for SLABS. Bought for
home.
Lot 50x200 feet on south side of Mount
Washington drive, extending through
to Glen Albyn drive, q short distance
west of Marmion way, Ladru Royal to
Frank M. Myers, for $500. Bought for
an investment.
Lot 4Sx110 feet at northeast corner of
East Fiftieth and Leeds streets, Will
liam A. Gaines to Alexander Glas for
$3.50. Buyer will erect q store building.