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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-25
Mouse stopped Golf Mstch.

On Killermont golf course, near
Glasgow, Scotland, a field mouse set
tied match which had been carried
to the nineteenth green by getting
in the way of the putt. The player
at first thought his ball had struck
a dead leaf, but the mouse. which had
been partially stunned, was captured,
exhibited as evidence of the veracity
of the players and dismissed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-25

when he returned home he found
that two diamonds had been stolen
from the cross, but that from top to
bottom the number was 1till seven,
and that counting from the bottom up
to either branch there were still seven
diamonds, as designated by him in
his letter of warming Figure it out,
it's nice little puzzle"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-25
Plans Tax on Gross Income.

A bill was introduced in the assem-.
bly, Tuesday providing for three per
cent. tax upon gross income, but ex-
empting therefrom premium income
of insurance companies. The bill will
equalize the taxation system as ap-
piled to insurance companies and elm
mate the unjust feature of the tax.
Another bill provides for first and sec
ond choice at primary elections.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-25
Income over s5oc May Be Taxed.

A tax on incomes over $500 is pro.
posed in a bill introduced b. Assem-
blyman Ingram. Under the Till every
person with an income under $1,000
must pay one per cent. ta<- Taxes
are to be assessed at the following
graduated rates:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-25
Lehr Fights Investigation.

supreme court Friday with his petition
for leave to bring suit to enjoin the
state treasurer and secretary of state
from paying out the $4,000 so appro-
priated for the use of the senatorial
investigation committee. His argu-
ment and complaint were submitted,
and the court took them all under adj
viSement
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-25
How LoreIla Was Interested.

While the visitor told how he had
ridden 80 thrilling miles on the cow
catcher of a locomotive, five-year-old
Lorella listened attentively. AS he
concluded, she asked: did you catch
the COW, Mr.. Blank?"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-25
HERE'S A NEAT LITTLE PUZZLE
Seems Simple, But VIII Occupy You
for Few Minutes.

The Paris Temps publishes this
story: while in the Orient French.
man bought a diamond studded cross,
which he sent to his wife in Paris. To
guard against possible theft he mott
fed her that counting from the bottom
to the top there were seven diamonds,
and counting from the bottom to the
end of each branch there were also
seven diamonds, thus:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-25

AS we grow older it is very COM
forting to assure ourselves that wrin-
kles are merely the dimples of second
schildhood
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-25
Lacks Four on Eleventh Ballot.

Lacks Four on Eleventh Ballot.
United States Senator Isaac Ste
phenson received SO votes out of 125
cast on the eleventh ballot for United
States senator in joint assembly Of
the Wisconsin Legislature Tuesday. He
lacked four of majority.
The vote follows:
Stephenson, SO; Brown, 10; Rum
mel, 4; Cooper, 6; Esch, 6; Strange
5; Owen, 3; Hoard, 2; Mcconnell, 2;
Sanborn, 2.
Following received one each:
Gov. Davidson, Norcross, Kimball
McGovern, Webb, Lenroot, Bancroft
Growell, Enidd, Wilcox, Lockney, Bird
Marsh, Whitehead, Morse, Morris and
Cook.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-25

When mans heart is broken by
woman he employs some other wom-
an to mend it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-25

Aliens FOOt-Ease, n Powder
For swollen sweating feet Gives instant relief The
original powder for the feet. 25c at all Druggists
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-25
Ask Hatton: "what's Excessive?'

ASK F1attons 'WndCS EXCESSIVE =
The question of campaign expendi-
lures was the basis of the continued
examination of w. II. Hatton, one OF
the four Republican candidates for
United States senator before the leg
islature primary investigation COM
mittee Thursday. He was asked to
define excessive" expenditures, but
could not set down any certain
amount of money in a campaign for a
nomination and did not believe a
nomination obtained through unrea-
sonable spending Of money should be
binding. He sidestepped the question
as to whether the expenditure of $780,
900 or 100000 was excessive, saying
he was not there to approve or con-
denim the actions of his rivals.
Assemblyman Thomas Reynolds was
next called. He admitted receiving
$3.50 from Isaac Stephenson for work
in Reynolds town and district.
While Reynolds denied having saved
any thing out of the $3.50 he was able
to account for the spending of only
$128.50. He would not undertake the
work again for $1,000 he said.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-25

Some men have no excuse for beina
sober when the lid is of.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-25
Lacks Five on UnIucky Ballot.

Lacks Five on UnIucky Ballot.
The thirteenth ballot for United
States senator by the joint conven-
ton of the Wisconsin legislature
Thursday showed no choice. Senator
Stephenson received 81 out of 100
votes cast, lacking five of a majority
The vote: Stephenson, 81; Brown, IL;
Rummel, 4 Sanborn, 2; Estabrook, A;
Martin, 6; Esch, g; Randolph, 2; Coop
er, 3; Strange, 2; Hoard, 3; Owen, q;
Cook, 2; Morris, 2; McGovern, 2. Fol
lowing one each: Drought, Farrell,
Davidson, Scott, Wehrwein, Towne,
Bray, Webb, Lenroot, Reynolds, Ris-
ley, Morse, Lockney, Mcconnell, Fridd.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-25

Why doesn't some enterprising at
torney write book of unwritten
laws?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-25
In the Only School.

Latin Proyerb: Experience pur.
chased by suffering teaches wisdom.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-25
Stephenson Six Shy Wednesday.

Stephenson Six Shy Wednesday.
There was no change in the United
States senatorial deadlock Wednes-
day. The twelfth joint ballot of the
Wisconsin legislature gave Stephen
son So votes out of 1913 cast; necessary
for choice, 65.
The vote:
Stephenson, SO; Brown, 20; Rum
mel, 4 Owen, Is; Esch, Z; Cooper, 4;
Strange, 8; Cook, 2; Morris, 2;
Hoard, 2.
One each: Gov. Davidson, Norcross,
McGovern, Sanborn, Webb, Brew,
Lockney, Mcconnell, Fridd and Morse.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-25
stephenson on the Grill.


United States Senator Isaac Steph-
enson was put on the grill before the
joint legislative investigating commit
tee Tuesday and stubbornly resisted
every effort made to draw from him
information touching his admitted ex-
penditure of 100000 in his primary
campaign for re-ele elton.
He said that his political agents
were instructed by him ito keep with
in the law" He also threw out hint
that he had some revelations to make
that would not be pleasant reading for
the politicians.
The committee bent all it's efforts to
find out just where the 100000 went
to-that is the final destination,
whether to buy votes or to bride po-
litical leaders, but the senator would
only reply that the money was given
to his agents, who called upon him
whenever they needed money.
Stacks of paid checks were placed in
evidence. Checks for sums totaling
over $4,000 were issued to ]. A. Van
Cleye of Marinette, one Of his man
ayers, and $4,000 was placed in Mil
waukee bank for the use of his various
managers. Payments by checks fol
various other small amounts were &C
knowledged by the senator for WORK
done" Many of the expenditures were
belittled by the senator. He did moi
keep a memoranda of everything be
spent, saying: Il keep them in my
head" Mr.. Stephenson's testimony
was not particularly enlightensng.
Mr.. Cook, in reply to questions, sale
his campaign cost him exactly S42,
29320. When he talked with Mr.. Cow
ling he thought the campaign expense
would not go above $4,000, blat there
was no limitation fixed. He had M
real organization outside of Milwau
kee county. Mr.. Cook could not tel
what services were rendered by ]. w
Brown of Neenah, who received {
check for SIS, neither could he sd.
how check for 1925 paid to Carl Ri
of Milwaukee was used, but was sure
the money was expended for good pur
poses. At this point short recess
was taken.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-25

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums reduces IN.
1ammaton. alays pain cures wind coliC 25c bottle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-25

PILES CURED IN O TO Ii DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case
of Itching, Blind, Bleeding Protruding Piles in
to IA days money refunded. Soc.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-25
Cook List Incomplete.


Samuel A. Cook and Neal Brown
took up the attention of the leg
islative primary investigating commit
tee Wednesday, the committee secur-
ing information from both men that
proved of more than passing interest
Close examination OF Mr.. Cook elicit
ed the fact that his statement of com
paign expenses filed with the secre-
tary of state September 20, was far
from complete. He read from other
statements figures showing that since
filing that statement he had expended
something more than $4,000.
Mr.. Cook added that he depended
upon his campaign manager, w. c.
Cowling of Oshkosh, to file a supple
mentary statement covering the entire
total expense.
During the examination Mr.. Cook
said he thought that twice 100000
could be spent legitimately in sena-
torial campaign, and believed that the
candidate receiving a clean plurality
was entitled to election. Neal Brown
the Wausau lawyer and Democratic
United States senatorial candidate
said he conducted a poverty" cam
paign, and bewailed the impression
among voters that he was rich man
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-25
IS to SO Blu. of Wheat Per Acre
have been grown on farm lands in
WESTERN CANADA
Much less would be
satisfactory. The gem
eral average is above
twenty bushels.

NIX5N% gKSXTxE Much less would be
satisfactory. The gem
4IEyS%&pA eral average is above
Ig&< D.&0B twenty bushels.
M0 MMB&NH "Allare loud in their
" CBg~1.@G& praises of the great
| V&N1W crops and that won
derful country."-Er-
tract from correspondence National Editorial
Association of August, 1908.
1t is now possible to secure a homestead Of 100
acres free and another 100 acres at $500 per acre.
Hundreds have paid the cost of their farms (f
purchased) and then had balance of from S $1,000
to $1,000 per acre from one crop. Wheat. barley,
oats. Aax-all do well. Mixed farming is great
success and dairying is highly profitable. Excel
lent climate, splendid schools and churches. rail-
ways bring most every district within easy reach
of market. Railway and land companies have
lands for sale at low prices and on easy terms.
Last Best West" pamphlets and maps sent
free. For these and information to how
to secure lowest railway rates, apply to
Superintendent of immigration, Ottawa,
Canada, or the authorized Canadian Govern
ment Agent:
CHAS. PILLING. Clifford Blk Grand Forks, n. Dak.t
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-09-09
CHARLES DICKENS SON F.
IS BURIED IN ILLINOIS

The Chicago News recently printed
story telling of the burial in Illi-
nois of three of the near relatives Of
the great English novelist, Charles
Dickens. One of the men, a son, Fran
els jeffrey Dickens, lies buried In
River cemetery, in the city of Moline.
One brother, sister-in-law and
son of Charles Dickens have found
their final resting place in Illinois.
The bodies OF the brother and his
wife and three children are in Grace
land cemetery, and that Of a son,
Francis jeffrey Dickins. is buried al
Moline. Confirmation of the statement
that Augustus M. Dickens, brother
of the novelist, died at Chicago, and
was buried at Graceland cemetery
Oct. 7, 1886, was obtained from Ossian
c. Simonds, landscape superintendent
OF the cemetery.
Referensce to the records show that
Mrs. Bertha Dickens and three chill
dren of the couple were buried previ-
ously. Mrs. Dickins' death preceding
that Of her husband about one year.
Francis jeffrey Dickens died at Mo-
line in 1887, a year after he obtained
his discharge as a member OF the
Canadian northwest mounted police.
with which he served as In inspector
at Fort Pitt during the Riel rebellion,
which was brought to a close in 1885.
Charles Dickens was the only mem
ber of the family who made much
money, as the records show. His
father, the original Micaber, was
considered improvident and the Brit
ish government is paying small len
sions to the nieces of the novelist.
There is no headstone over the graves
of Augustus N. Dickens and his wife
and children.
When Francis jeffrey Dickens died
at Moline he. was without money,
having spent all he had before arriv-
ing from Ottawa, Ontario, where he
passed the previous winter. He was
medium in size and not unlike his
father in appearance. He was en-
ployed by his father on Household
Works. and subsequently Joined the
Royal Bengal police. drifting from
India to Canada.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-09-09
FRANCIS WILLARD CLASS
ENJOY PLEASANT AFFAIF

The Francis Willard class Of the
NJ. E. Sunday school, composed of
about twenty ladies, met with their
husbands at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Jones on Lincoln Park last
Tuesday evening. The plan was a
lawn party. but the rain compelled the
crowd to remain indoors. The
luncheon was served on the floor in
picnic style, after which many games
OF amusement were entered into. All
of those WHO were present reported a
most erjoyable evening.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-09-09
COLORADO SPRINGS BEAUTIFUL ....
-. -. 100000 Y. N. C. A. BUILDING

would be maintained to teach boys
and men the exercises and habits
which would keep them strong and
WE'LL What a boon and blessing this
would be to our community. The >ther
departments OF the Colorado Springs
Y. NJ. C. A. are educational work, re-
ligious work and social work. What a
fine lot of living rooms they have too
for young men. They rent them to
the fellow away from home." and he
enjoys it and his parents are greatly
pleased when they hear of their boy
being in this salubrious environment.
The Y. NJ. c. A. is looking out for the
all-round. development of the triune
man. Pueblo is right now doing the
preliminary work for a great cam
paign for 100000 tor Y. M. c. A.
building. Our belief is that the money
will be secured with comparative
ease. How long can Canon City afford
to be without an adequate plant?
Labor Day, September 9Th, you can
see some of the young men from this
Colorado Springs Y. NJ. C. A. play
base ball. They will meet the Canon
City 8. 8. A. l.. team at 1000 a. m
and 2:30 p. m, High school grounds
Admission for either or both games
Csc. The tickets are not transferable
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-09-09
PRESBYTERIAN 8. 8. PICNIC
WAS DELIGHTFUL EVENT
From Fridays Daily.

from tTlQays Dally.
The two hundred and nifty or more
picnickers who went on the Presby-
terian Sunday school excursion to
Cramer yesterday, returned to the
city on schedule time last evening.
They reported a delightful day. The
time was spent in all sorts Of games
and ammusements and in wandering
about the places, the sports being
participated in by the boys and girls.
There were an egg-hunt, wheelbar-
row race, potatoe race, hurdle race.
peanut race and ball game. John
Nesbit was the lucky finder Of the
golden egg, for which he received a
prize OF a shiny silver dollar. Charles
Essert was the first to cross the line
in the wheelbarrow race. with Victor
Flanagan, close second. They both
received prizes, as did the winners in
all events. In the ball game two
sides were chosen. captainized by
Lawrence Reynolds and FATTY"
Hurlburt. The Reynolds team came
out victorious by a close score OF .
to s.
The picnickers were fortunate in
locating a spring on q ranch nearby
and they had q plentiful supply of ex-
cellent drink water.
One of the nice features Of the ex-
cursion was the absence Of accidents
to mar the day,
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-09-09

The Young Mems Christian Associa-'
ton Of Colorado Springs is housed in
Q 100000 plant. 1t is an imposing
structure and is we'll equipped. They
have splendid gymnasium and bath
ing facilities, including marble shower
baths and swimming pool. This or
ganization always puts out excellent
teams because their men are in con-
stant training. When the base ball
season closes they do not say good
bye to the young men who are athlet-
ically inclined, but hold them because
of the interesting gymnasium classes
they are enabled to maintain by hav-
ing this excellent plant and trained
instructor. What a pity it is that the
young men who have been so vitality
interested IN the summer athletics
which have been promoted by the To-
cal association must be dropped"
from an athletic standpoint until an
other summer. II the Y. NJ. C. A. of
Canon City had a suitable building
these young men could continue their
league work by changing the game to
indoor base ball or basket ball, and
the Sunday schools as we'll as the
young men would be benefited there
by. Then too, IL we had an adequate
equipment competent instructor
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-09-09
METHODIST CONFERENCE
CONCLUDES ITS BUSINESS

Pueblo, Sept. 7.-Changes by which
the two oldest district superintend-
ents of the Methodist Episcopal
church OF Colorado are transferred to
churches and new men appointed in
their places, were announced yester-
day by Bishop Joseph F. Berry. pre-
siding officer of the Colorado confer
ence. at the closing session. Rob
ert A. Carnine. for fifteen years . dis
trict superintendent in three districts.
was retired from the Greeley district
and A. L. Chase was appointed In his
stead. Rev. Mr.. Carnine was assigned
to Fort Collins. the charge from which
his successor was taken. William d.
Phifer of the Observation-Disclosures
district, was succeeded by Rev. r. r.
Hollenback. who has been pastor at
Canon City. and Rev. Mr.. Phifer will
go to Canon City as pastor.
All OF The appointments OF pastors
were made.
In announcing the appointments of
the district superintendents. who con-
stitute the cabinet OF the bishop. Bish-
op Berry stated that the selections
had been unusually hard to make. ow-
ing to the service which each presid-
ing elder has been giving. But he
realized, he said that all OF their
terms would expire mex, year togeth-
er and that it was better to reappoint
two this year and thus leave some GA
perienced men In the cabinet. All Of
the superintendents. he stated. had
placed their designations In his hands
and he had selected those who had
served longest as superintendsnts.
Rev. J. J. Lace Of Greeley made .
motion that a minister that had
reached the age Of IS shall not Be- ad-
mitted to the conference. but. after
. lively discussion. this was over
ruled and the conference went on rec
ord - being against the Ass limit.
The selection of the city In which
to hold the next conference wis talrsn
up At the morning session and Fort
Morgan was unanimouslye chosen.
Canon City and Salida insiaed the
conference to meet In thoss scities.
but the majority Of the delesa1sa we're
plainly in favor OF Fort Mofgaa. and
Canon City and Salida witAdreu.
The conference will b entertAaned %
tha Harvard nlam vhich u,Aaan fhnf
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-09-09
THE AUTO PARADE WAS
ONE GREAT FEATURE

The auto parade was big feature
at the county fair this afternoon, de-
spite that fact that owing to washouts
the Florence autoists were unable to
come up. The machines to the number
of about forty formed on Main street
and proceeded down Main and up
Eighth to the grounds where the pa
rade took place about o'clock.
Among the nicely decorated machines
were those owned by DR.. Palmer. Mr..
T. N. Harding and Mr.. A. z. Gumaer.
of Florence.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-09-09
SMALL PARTY HAVE
PICNIC on SKYLINE

From Thursdays Daily.
Yesterday evening Miss Anna Cor
don entertained with a picnic on the
Skyline drive for small party OF
friends. Those making up the group
were Misses Anna Gordon and
Blanche Dickinson and pr. A. L.
Skaag and Mr.. d. l.. McKindlay. DR..
skaag is prominent physician OF
Kansas City, having recently returned
from Europe where he had gone to
pursue postgraduate course to fit
himself as specialist in nervous dis
eases.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-09-09
PRIZE WINNERS IN THE
SCHOOL EXHIBIT TO BE
SHOWN AT COUNTY FAIR

Third prize-Jefferson Miss Ula
Proctor.
Grade III.
First prize-South Canon. Miss
Kier.
Second prize-Lincoln. Miss Amick.
Third prize. Tie-Harrison, Miss
Mccoy; Washington. Miss Boyle.
Grade ~.
First prize-Lincoln. Miss Bloom
field.
Second prize-McCandle Flor
ence. Miss Curran.
Third prize-Washingto Miss Fin
ley and Miss Lucas.
Grade V.
First prize-Lincoln. Miss Nelson.
Second prize-Washingt Miss
Campbell and Miss Holmes.
Third prize-south Canon. Miss
Hill.
Grade VI
First prize Tie-South Canon.
Miss Hall; Washington, Miss Nc
Naughton, Miss Campbell.
Second prize-Washington. Miss
McNaughton, Miss Campbell.
Third prize-Lincoln. Miss Ross.
Grade VII.
First prize-South Canon. Miss
Britt.
Second prize-Washington. Miss
Anna Proctor.
Third prize-Lincoln. Miss Hub
bel.
Grade WILL
First prize-Lincoln. Mr.. Shultis.
Second prize-South Canon. Miss
Britt.
Third prize-Rockvale. Mr.. Moyni-
han.
~CLASS B."
First prize-Williamsbu
Second prize-Portland.
sCLASS C."
First prise-Cotopaxi: Miss Kirk
ton.
Second prize-Four Mile. Miss Sher-
wood.
Third prize-Wilbur. Miss Hussar.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-09-09
OLD RESIDENT PASSED
AWAY TINS MORNING
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
Mrs. Elizabeth Moore Ashton. on.
OF the most respected old ladies Of
this locality. died at the homo Of her
daughter. Mrs. Richard Houle. No.
1916 North sth street, at Z O'Clock
this morning. after an illness Of about
two months.
The deceased was born in England
on Nov. 25. 1s43, but came to this
country in her childhood. In may.
1851. at McLowny. Perryvtlie. Ohio.
she married Mr.. Thomas Ashton. ~
a result OF which union eight children
were born OF whom three have died.
The surviving children are Mrs. VIII
liam Ashton. Mrs. Sadie A. Houle.
Mrs. Elizabeth Manxer. Mrs. verna
Heaton and Mrs. Mabel Douglas.
Mrs. Ashton was a woman Of many
noble and motherly qualities and DUR
ing her long residence In the neigh
borhood had endeared herself to q
host Of friends who mourn her loss.
She was known for her Christian for
tItude which enabled her to bear pa
tiently with the suffering which at
tended her last illness.
For q long time the deceased lived
In South Canon hut when she became
III moved to her daughters home.