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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15
The Same old John L.

Old John y. Sullivan always had a
fine Irish wit, and Il remains with him
in his advanced age. Not long ago he
was appearing in a Baltimore theater
and the manager, for business rea-
sons, introduced him to a wealthy
youth of the town. The youth was
typical chollyboy, the sort of a speci-
men that old John abhors. Sullivan
was washing his face in the theater
dressing room when the two arrived,
and they waited patiently until he had
finished his ablutions. When John
had dried his countenance he gave the
dude one look, and then said to the
manager: "Well, l congratulate you,
Jack, is it boy or girl?"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15
Worse Than Ahmed Enemies.

Worse Than Armed Enemies.
While delivering the address at the
exercises attendant upon the conven-
ton of Spanish war veterans at Fond
du Lac, Speaker Bancroft of the as
sembly, denounced the professional
reformer and fayed the demagogue
and socialist who, he declared,
preached the gospel of discomfort and
practiced fanatical experiments on the
body polite"
Seven thousand people gathered at
the courthouse to hear the speaker,
who was frequently obliged to halt
because of the applause that greeted
his remarks. 1t was while discussing
the question of patriotism that Mr..
Bancroft launched his attack on re-
formers, demagog1es, and socialists.
He said in part:
I'm these days of primary elections
and cheap political clap-trap, there are
too many reformers laying sacrileg-
ious hands upon these precious and
priceless documents of freedom.
There are altogether too many profess
sional patriots proposing absurd
amendments to fundamental law. Our
constitution is most complete and
comprehensive, and the most perfect
and delicately adjusted charter of hui
man rights and liberty ever penned by
man.
"These sorry opponents of govern
mental affairs, who make patriotism
an exile who DESTROY faith in men.
who create public sentiment that
looks upon the man who holds public
Office as suspicious character and
upon the successful business man as
criminal are more dangerous to public
peace and the perpetuation of repub-
lican government than are the armed
enemies of the republic"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15
NEWS FROM THE
STATE CAPITAL
Notes and Gossip Gathered at
Madison.
TO ENFORCE STATE OIL LAW
Chief Inspector Tracy and Fifty-Three
Deputies Begin Campaign August
1-GasoIine to Be Brought Up
to the Standard.

Madison.-EdWard L. Tracy, state
oil inspector, and his SO deputies, scat
tered about the state, will begin a
rigid enforcement of new state laws
relative to selling oil products Au-
gust 1.
He has sent for So Tagliabue Yale
tested hydrometers for use in de-
termining the quality Of gasoline sold,
and armed with these he expects to
bring up the standard of quality.
A law passed by the last legislature
makes 1t imperative that dealers in
gasoline, benzine, naphtha and other
products of petroleum in bulk or by
tank wagon shall fill out certificate
covering deliveries, certifying to the
fire test of the goods delivered and
giving the number of degrees at
which the product flashes and that at
which it burns and the gravity test,
the test to have been made by the
state oil inspection department, and
stating the date when such test was
made.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15
Jap silk or chiffon tafettas might be

Jap silk or chiffon tafettas might be
blouse, which is tucked across front
and back and down sleeves with one
half inch tucks. Coarse lace, seal
loped at the edge and edged with silk
plating forms the yoke, which comes
to a point back and front. Lace to
match trims the sleeves at wrist.
Hat of fancy straw, trimmed with
flowers and ribbons.
Material required: Three yards AZ
inches wide, three-fourths yard Of
lace
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15
Test for Liquor License.

A test case of Mayor d. S. Roses
authority to issue temporary saloon
licenses is to be made by the Wiscon-
sin Anti-Saloon league. Secretary U.
G. Humphrey, in an affidavit to the
Milwaukee chief of police, affirming
that intoxicating drinks are being sold
at the Riverviey Roller rink, Milwau-
kee, asked that the man in whose
name the mayors permit was issued,
be arrested.
Mr.. Humphrey said he would give
the chief of police a reasonable time
in which to act. If he declines, the
secretary of the Anti-Saloon league
will undertake to secure the arrest of
the saloonkeeper at the roller rink
through the sheriff's office, and, fail
ing there, an appeal direct to Gov.
Davidson is to be made.
"The mayor has no more authority
to issue saloon license for the sale
of intoxicating liquors than you or
have" declared Mr.. Humphrey, "and
interesting developments will result
covering saloon licenses is so plain
that child could not mistake it's in
depreciation. The common council
only has the legal authority to grant
saloon licenses and the Riverview
rink is violating a state law with
every glass of intoxicating liquor
sold"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15


\ fol of
Is gathered trimmed
material
through
the side
a
wide insertion
with holes
Is simple little
equally The
invisby
off
O. with silk quilts
46 inches wide four yards lining
eight
tucked the tucks
in embroidered
low the a
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15

Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine
wash goods when new, owe much OF
their attractiveness to the way they
are Numbered, this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory if proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to stiffen, without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance Of your work.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15

ridiculous, and as unbecoming as it is
vulgar. Powder on the face should be
imperceptible, and If used with dis
erection is not to be condemned.
Take up but a small quantity of
powder on the puff and pass it lightly
over the face. Care should be taken
not to powder the eyebrows, and the
lips must be carefully wiped to remove
any powder which may have fallen.
The whole face, except the eyes, the
eyebrows and lips, should receive a
touch of powder.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15
DREADFUL DANDRUFF.
Girls Head Encrusted-Feared Loss
OF All Her Hair Baby Had Milk
Crust - Missionary's Wife Made
Two Perfect Cures by cuticura.

"For several years my husband
was a missionary in the Southwest.
Every one in that high and dry at
mosphere has more or less trouble
with dandruff and my daughters scalp
became so encrusted with 1t that !
was alarmed for fear she would lose
all her hair. After trying various rem
edies, in desperation l bought a cake
of Cuticura Soap and box OF Cuti-
cura Ointment. They left the scalp
beautifully clean and free from
dandruff, and am happy to say that
the Cuticura Remedies were a COM
plete success. have also used sue
cessfully the Cuticura Remedies for
so-called 'milk-crust' on baby's head.
Cuticura is a blessing. Mrs. j. A.
Darling, $40 Fifth ST., Carthage, Ohio.
Jan. 20, 1908"
Potter Drug Chem. Corp- Sole Props. Boston
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15
Appointed by the Regents.

The executive committee of the re-
gents of the University of Wisconsin
at their monthly meeting made addi-
tional appointments for the summer
session and for next year. Prof. f..
w. Roe, assistant professor of Eng
lish, was made chairman of freshman
advisers. Gordon Fulcher of Am
herst was appointed instructor in
physics, and G. e. Weidner, Pennsyl-
vania State college, was made in
structor in hydraulic engineering.
Miss Cora e. Bissel, '06, was made IL
brary assistant. In connection with
the administration of the new nursery
inspection law, A. J. Rogers, Jr., in
structor In horticulture, was made act
ing Inspector of nurseries, with L.. r.
Detjen, '09, Algoma, and M. w. Rich
ards, '09, Madison, as deputy inspec-
tors. w. H. Cooper, a graduate stu
dent from Whitewater, was appointed
field assistant in agricultural chemis-
try. w. H. Ullsperger, IL, Algoma,
was appointed assistant in soils for
the summer work. To carry on the
research work in the engineering
laboratories, the following assistants
were appointed for the summer: M.
o. Whitney, J. B. Kommers, A. L..
Boley, c. r. Weidner. G. A. Hool has
been appointed assistant professor Of
structural engineering in the univer-
slty extension division. Paul H. Ney-
strom, Superior, has been made dis
trict representative in the university
extension division.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15
Quaint Little Tea Tray.

A quaint tea tray was made from a
small mahogany picture frame. In
place of picture behind the glass was
a piece of brown silk on which was
embroidered an old-fashioned fat bas-
ket of flowers placed the long way of
the frame Glass and embroidery
were fastened in securely by a thin
board screwed with tiny screws TO the
back of the frame. The ends were
finished with little brass handles
Good Housekeeping.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15
Petticoat FriIIs Visible.

In the movement of the new skirts
there is always visible the edge of the
petticoat frills, the skirt being made
the exact length of the gown. White
silk and thread stockings are often
seen, worn either with shoes of black
vanished leather or with white shoes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15
For the Tea Table.

A favorite dainty for the tea table
is sailed waters or round thin water
crackers covered with beaten white of
egg, through which has been mixed
finely chopped English walnuts. The
crackers are baked in hot oven and
served instead of small cakes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15

was dull and exhausted nearly all the
time. l consulted doctors and used
medicines, but only Doan's Kidney
Pills helped me. Soon 1 was perma-
nently cured"
Remember the name-Doan's. For
sale by all dealers. so cents a box.
FosterMilburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15
Use of Rice Powder.

It II sometimes necessary to powder
the face, but powder should be applied
lightly and artistically in order to i'm
part to the skin the velyety softness
of the peach.
A face powdered like clowns Is
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15
TIRED ALL THE TIME.

Languor, listlessness, dullness OF
spirits are often due to kidney disor-
ders. Pain and weakness in the back,
sides and hips, headaches, dizziness.
urinary disorders are sure signs that
the kidneys need immediate attention.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15
A Sure Enough Pippin.

"Mrs. Pippin is such a clever man.
ager."
as she?''
Eyes. Her husband gave her the
money to get their two daughters
graduating dresses, and she bought
herself a lovely gown with it,"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15
PLAINLY Stated.

Mr.. Summerboard (politely)-S
1 help myself to the beans?
Hired Man-You will IL you git
enny!-Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15
Morris BoomIet Launched.


La Crosse advices say that the
friends of Senator Thomas Morris are
quietly grooming him for gubernatorial
honcrs.
1t is said in the same connection
that Morris is Senator La Follette's
choice for governor.
Unless Senator La Toilette should
insist on his running it would look
as though he would prefer to serve
out his term; even then there might
be doubts as to his asserting to the
program, as Senator Morris, while an
intense La Toilette man, is also pos
sessed of considerable independence
and is more apt to consult his own
feelings than the wishes of others.
1t is said, however, that his name will
be brought forward unless he should
nip the movement in the bud.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15

Delay is dangerous.
Alonzo Adams, Os-
ceola, Iowa, says:
my kidneys failed
me. l suffered aw-
full pain and was so
weak l could not
work, and often had
To take To he'd 7
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15
Catholics Formally Open Spring Bank.

Catholics Formally Open Spring Bank.
Spring bank, the beautiful home of
the Catholic Chautauqua on Oconomo-
voc lake was formally opened with the
celebration of mass by Monsig. ]. J.
Keogh, rector of ST. Johns ca
thedral, Milwaukee, in the chapel pa
vilion. About two hundred we'll
known Catholics of Milwaukee, Chi
cago, st. Louis and other cities were
present Incidentally the opening of
the chautauqua was made the occa-
sion for the observance of the ma
tional birthday. Informal addresses
were made by Monsig. Keogh and 9TH
ers. No fireworks or explosives of
any kind were allowed on the grounds,
but the buildings were decorated
with flags and bunting in honor of
independence day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15

Many of the richest of the evening
gowns are trimmed with fur.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15
Game Wardens Are Named.

The game warden's department
waited for Gov. Davidson to return to
confirm appointments of deputy
wardens.
The state board of control waited
for its members to get together at the
statehouse to perfect its organization
and name superintendent of the va
rious state charitable and penal in
situations. That there will be many
changes is not anticipated.
Progress of the. work in completion
of the new west wing of the capitol
is waiting for a strike to end.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15
MAYOR Rose Refuses to Talk.

Mayor David S. Rose announced
that Notwithstanding invitations re-
ceived from Chairman w. d. Cox,
state Prohibition party, he would hold
no joint debate with Hon. Samuel
Dickie during the months of July, Au-
gust and September.
The mayor said that he would not
journey across the country to meet
Mr.. Dickie at Seattle.
The mayor says Chairman Cox
wanted to arrange a Seattle debate
between Mr.. Dickie and Mayor Rose,
between July Is and %.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15
Students to Study Rocks.

Members of the geological staff at
the University of Wisconsin are to
study rock formations in widely d.
vergent portions of the continent this
summer, including Alaska, Labrador,
the Hudson Bay district, Idaho, Utah,
Montana, Michigan and Minnesota.
Prof. c. X. Keith is on a geological
expedition to Richmond gulf, the west
coast of Labrador, and the Hudson
Bay district, accompanied by Hugh NJ.
Roberts, junior in the general engin-
eering course at the university from
Superior.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-07-15
s p. Clark Heads County Clerks.

S. R. Clark, Waukesha, was re-
elected president of the Wisconsin
Clerks association at the annual con-
vention. John King, Wausau, was
reelected secretary. H. s. Offerdahl,
Hudson, was elected vice-president,
and V. P. Rath, Amigo, treasurer.
The next annual meeting is to be held
at Eau Claire the early part of July,
1910.
The association endorsed unani-
mously the proposition of eiecting
county officials for four years instead
of two years as now practiced
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-24
CHASING A MURDERER.
Sheriff of Clarendon County Search
ing for Abe Williams.

Sheriff Gamble and Deputy Sheriff
Timmons, Of Manning, were in the
city Monday in pursuit of Abe Will
liams, negro who on Sunday killed
one negro woman and shot off the
hand Of another.
Last Thursday Williams had a row
with woman who was known to
Sheriff Gamble by the name OF
"Duckey." only. Williams struck her
in the head with an axe but did not
infiict fatal wound. She had a war
rant issued for his arrest and an at
tempt was made to capture him Fri
day, but he resisted and escaped af-
ter pair of handouts had been
snapped on one arm. Williams was
in this city Saturay night, and on Sun
day he returned to the house of the
woman near Manning killed Duck
ey's" mother and shot off one of
"Duckey's" hands. That night he re-
turned to this city and left his gun
and the pair of handouts, with
which he made his escape, at the
house Of Tom Mack, near town. Sher-
iff Gamble secured the gun and hand
cuffs but could find no trace Of Will
liams who had departed early Mon
day morning for parts unknown. Will
liams is said to be a bad negro, hav-
ing killed a man near Camden sew
eral years ago.
Williams is described as follows:
Light brown color, stout heavy built
weight about 160 to 175 pounds,
height about feet and inches.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-24


The mullins were ready. and she put
them In the oven. She went to the
sink and pumped the tin hand basin
full of water. but before her fingers
touched 1t she heard the yard gate
shut with bang. She thought that
"Blount's boy" must be coming with
the mornings milk and stepped to the
outside door to meet him. lifting the
hook from the staple.
The door opened and Bradley Nicker.
son came In.
He wore no overcoat or oilskins, and
his clothes were wet through. The
rain poured from the visor Of his cap.
from his sleeves and the hem of his
jacket. His face was dotted with
drops, like beads Of perspiration. He
did not wipe them away. but stood
there on Mrs. Bakers cherished In.
grain carpet dripping and looking at
the girl before him.
She did not seem to notice his con-
dition nor appear astonished at his
coming. Her first words were strange
ones.
"Oh" she cried. rs she lost?"
"Lost?" he repeated. "Lost|
"Yes. yes. The barge. Has the gale
wrecked her?"
Bradley seemed to be waking from a
dream. "Oh, the bargew he answered
slowly. "The barge? Oh, she's all
right. We got her off,"
Gus gave little sob OF Joy. Her
eyes filed with tears. "T'm so glady
she exclaimed. II was afraid"-
He interrupted her by stepping for
ward and selling her hands.
"Gus! he begged. "Oh. Gus. do you
love me?"
She did not hesitate nor seem sur
prised. YES" she said simply. look.
ing up ut him.
For an instant he returned the look.
Then the reaction came. He swayed,
sank to his knees and cried like
child, hiding his face In her apron.
And like a child she soothed him,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-24
INSURANCE AGENTS MEET.
Representative of Metropolitan Insur.
ance Company Inspecting City With
View Of Making Investments.

From the Daily Item, April 20.
A meeting of the agents of the Met
ropolitan Life Insurance Co., of New
York, of this district was held today
IN the office of District Manager D.
4. Mead in the Belser building with
the following agents present:
District Manager D. T. Mead, NJ.
Luck. OF Columbia, w. o. Staley,
Sumter w. H. Brown, of Camden, L.
b. Harper, of Orangeburg, F. p. Fur
tick, OF St. Matthews.
Mr. S. NJ. Burbanks, of the New
York office also attended the meeting.
Mr.. Burbanks' visit to the city is for
the purpose Of attending the meeting
or agents and making an inspection of
the city with view of reporting on
the advisability of the company plac-
ing loans in Sumter.
The company has decided to invest
a considerable amount of money in
this State and arrangements have al
ready been made to loan about $780,
600 on real estate in and around Co.
lumbia. 1t has heretofore been the
policy of the company to invest its
money in cities of thirty thousand or
greater population, but since the
policy Of making investments in the
Southern States, where it does busi-
ness, has been adopted, loans will be
placed in smaller towns where the
value Of real estate is fixed and where
good security can be obtained. The
visit of Mr.. Burbanks may result In
the investment Of considerable
amount of money here at lower rates
Of interest than have heretofore pre-
vailed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-24
CALHOUN BRIBERY TRIAL.
Former Supervisor Gallagher Again
On Witness Stand.

San Francisco, CAL, April 2O.-For
the tenth time since his confession Of
bribery was recorded in 1907, James
l.. Gallagher, once chairman of the
board of supervisors, today was sum-
moned as a witness in the trial for
bribery of Patrick Calhoun, president
OF the United Railroads. He repeat
ed the story of official corruption
that brought about the downfall of
Mayor Schmitz's administration, and
the Indictment of score of promi-
ncnt men.
Gallagher was called after former
Supervisor Ferdinand P. Nicholas,
who is alleged to have received
bribe from the defendant, had been
subjected to an examination lasting
three days.
Gallagher declared he had talked
with Abraham Ruef about the appli-
cation of the United Railroads for an
overhead trolley permit before the
nre Oh 1906, and that Ruef had re-
quested him to ascertain if the per-
nit would be granted by the board.
II talked with several members OF
the board" testified Gallagher, "and
remember that Andrew Wilson eX-
pressed the belief that there would be
large payment. He mentioned $10,-
600 for each member Of the board.
I reported to Ruef that the ordinance
could be put through and at this
meeting, it was understood that / was
to receive $4,000, Wilson was to get
$4,000 and the others $4,000 EACH"
Gallagher testified that he had re-
ceived $4,000 i'm three payments. but
that he had disbursed it to other
members Of the board.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-24
POSTOFFICE BIDS OPENED.
The Lowest Bid Which Was Made by
Atlanta Contractor Was S52.S52.

Washington, April 19.-Bids were
opened in the Office of the supervis-
ing architect of the treasury today for
the erection of the new Federal build
ing at Sumter. The lowest bid SUBJ
mitted was that of George A. CLAYTON.
or Atlanta, who proposes to construct
the building for s52.352. Among the
South Carolina firms entering propo-
sails were George w. Waring, of Co
lumbia; Simons & Mayrant, Of Char
lesion, and Johnson & Matthews, Of
Florence.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-24
COOPERS WANT NEW TRIAL.
Motion to be Argued Before Judge
Hart Today.

Nashville, Tenn, April 2O.-Ths
motion for new trial in the Cooper
case will be argued before Judge VIM.
M. Hart in the Criminal Court here
tomorrow. Col. d. b. Cooper and his
son, Robin j. Cooper. were convicted
Of the murder of former United
States Senator E. w. Carmack, and
twenty years in the penitentiary as
sessed as the penalty. The defend
ants. through counsel, filed a motion
for new trial. alleging forty-six
errors on the part of the Court. Some
OF the errors alleged refer to the ad-
mission Of evidence. others to the evi-
dence on the part of the defense
which the Court excluded. The de-
fense also objects to portions of the
charge Of Judge Hart to the jury,
and to certain requests for charge
which the Court refused to admit.
They also claim that the Court erred
when he did not declare the case a
mistrial upon the first report. of the
jury: 1--WE find the defendant, John
sharp, not guilty. but are hopelessly
tied up as to the Coopers."
Judge Hart has announced that the
attorneys must conclude their argu-
ments within two days. Most of the
time will be given to the defense, the
State standing upon the correctness
OF the Courts rulings.
1t is interesting to note that Judge
Hart has never been reversed In a
ruling upon an important case.