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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
METcANlkoFF's MIRACLE.

Two years ago Prof. Metchnikon,
the director Of the Pasteur institute in
Paris, promulgated his famous theory
that a diet of sour milk would check
the ravages of old age. Since then he
has made additional researches result
ing, we are told, in additional discov-
cries Of inestimable value. In word,
the professor is now satisfied that he
has discovered the cause of death and
the means of retarding it, thus solving
the problem Of longevity. While his
specific is still secret, it is known
that he proceeds on the principle that
death is due to the formation of putre-
factive bacteria in the large intestine
and that for this process a corrective
is within reach. The presumption is
that incubation is tho method to be
pursued. When man reaches his prime.
instead of being permitted to take the
downgrade, he will simply visit lab
oratory, receive a vitalizing injection
and remain, to all intents and pur-
poses, immortal. The promise SO ex-
tended is so delightful that skepticism
seems invidious. Yet how many of US
are there who, even on such impec-
cable authority as that of Prof. Metch-
nikoff, will nurse the golden dream of
physical Immortality? Both Christian
teaching and the teachings of Nature
herself point the other way.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
FASTENS CRIME ON MOTHER
Clara Brodenheyer Betrays Maternal
Parent as Slayer of Father
Three Years Ago.

Chicago. After three years of
silence, Clara Brodenheyer betrayed
her mother as the slayer of her
father, Henry Brodenheyer, jew
eler of Madison, Wis. She explained
one of the most battling mysteries the
police have had in years and cleared
herself from any share in the crime.
Mrs. Brodenheyer had been COM
mitted to the Dunning asylum for the
insane, where she is safe from prose-
cution for the murder, unless she
should be declared sane.
The jeweler, the girl said, was en-
ticed to deserted slaughter-house on
a farm near Madison and shot by his
jealous wife. The wife and daughter,
the young woman confessed, dragged
the body to a swamp in their frenzied
efforts to shield the mother from pay
irg the penalty for the crime.
Detective O'Donnell of Chicago, ac-
companied by Prosecuting Attorney
Vreland Mason and Sheriff John Hal
bach of Madison, Wis, went out to
the Dunning asylum and saw Mrs.
Brodenheyer, who was sent their five
weeks ago. After being told that her
daughter had confessed she confirmed
the story.
Without betrayal of emotion she adj
mitted shooting her husband because
she thought that he was guilty of in
fidelity.
Her mental condition is such that
Attorney Mason is in doubt If she can
be placed on trial for the crime.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
LARGE pistiIIery Is Burned.

Cincinnati.-The large plant of the
Union Distillery Company, known as
the Edgemont Springs distillery, at
Carthage, a suburb of this city, was
burned almost completely by fire Sat
urday. The loss is estimated between
$3.50, 1000 and 100000, covered by in
surance. With the exception of the
bonded warehouse and the engine
house. all buildings were destroyed.
There were many explosions during
the fire. and in one of these William
Theobald, volunteer fireman, was in
iured
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
WOMAN NOT GUILTY
JURY RETURNS VERDICT FREE
ING NINE. STElNHElL OF
MURDER CHARGE.
SCENE IN COURT DRAMATIC
Prisoner Faints-When Revived Muir
murs Her Thanks-Wild Outbreak
Cheers by Spectators-Thousands
Await Outcome of Trial at Cafes.

Paris.-A verdict of mot guilty
was Saturday returned by the jury
in the trial of Nine Margherita Stein
he'll for the murder of her husband,
Adolph Steinheil, noted painter, and
her stepmother, Nine. Japy. The jury
thrice summoned the president OF the
court, during it's two hours and nail
deliberation, for explanations, thus
proving that the original majority was
for conviction. Nine. Steinheil faint
ed when the verdict was read.
When the jury reported dramatic
scene ensued. The red-robed judges
and counsel filed in and took their
places. Every eye was riveted on the
door through which the prisoner
should enter, but she did not appear.
M. de Wales, the presiding judge,
turned to the jury and said: Have
you reached a verdict"
The foreman arose and replied: ION
our conscience we answer NO to
every question"
A salvo of "bravos" followed this
announcement and perfect bedlam
broke loose. M. Aubin, counsel for
Nine. Steinheil, embraced his col
leagues MeA and women in the rear
of the hall jumped and screamed for
joy. The judge threatened to clear the
courtroom, and when a semblance OF
order was restored he called:
Bring in the accused
Fully two minutes passed before the
black-robed figure, with a white face
dropping on her breast, appeared in
the doorway, supported on either side
by physician. The woman swayed
and seemed to be fainting, but in re-
Spouse to a wild outburst of cheers
she lifted her head and looked about,
smiling family in acknowledgment
Then she tottered forward and sank
fainting on the floor beside the rail.
When she had been revived and the
Judge pronounced the verdict her faint
murmur Of thanks was hardly heard
An instant after NJ Aubin was over
the rail, lifting her in his arms. The
crowds surged forward in solid wall,
making the rafters ring with cheers
Outside the gloomy court tens OF
thousands who had been waiting for
hours took up the cry. Special edi-
tons of the papers spread the news
like wildfire through the boulevards
where thousands more were waiting
in front of the cafes, and the same
scenes of rejoicing were witnessed
there.
No sooner was Nine. Steinheil &C
quilted than a representative of a
theatrical agency offered her, through
her attorney, the sum of $4,000 for
one months appearance on the stage
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
POOR WITNESS FOR FRIEND
Deacon's Brief Emphatic Testimony
Probably Somewhat Impressed
the Jury.

Deacon Stephen Potter, one of the
pioneers of Utica, N. Y, was man
of great eccentricity but high moral
character. The deacon will speak
the truth and shame the devil" was
often said of him.
On one occasion friend was en-
gagged in a lawsuit in regard to some
land few miles from Utica. He held
the land at high price. During the
trial he called Deacon Potter as a
witness, to prove how valuable the
land was. The deacon was sworn and
asked if he knew the land.
eyes," he replied, Il know every
foot of it."
What do you think 1t is worth, Mr..
Potter?" was the next question.
The old man paused a moment and
then said, slowly: IF had as many
dollars-as my yo'-N of oXen-could
draw-on a sled a glazed ice--I
VOW would not give-a dollar an
acre for it!"-Youth's Companion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18

Using the census of 1900 as a basis
OF calculation, it is estimated that the
census of 1910 will show that the
school population of the United States
numbers probably 100000 persons.
The school army ten years ago was
1866. 147 Of that number 1926, 302
persons were between the ages of five
and nine, and 6,453,394 ranged from
nine to fourteen years old. About 10
per cent of the whole number were
from fifteen to seventeen years of
age, and five per cent. were eighteen
or upward. OF all the children be.
tween the ages of five and nine re-
ported in the census of 1900 only
about one-half attended school; of
those ranging from nine to fourteen,
four-f1fths attended, and Of those from
fifteen to seventeen a little more than
two-fifths. Upward of 80 per cent. of
the entire number were white. A
school army of 100000 for 1910 will
be national asset worth having. 1t
will constitute more convincing dem
onstration of the country's resources
and strength than an army of 100000
adults equipped with rifles and can
non.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
QUEEN OF TR0TTERS DEAD
Hamburg Belle with Record of 2:01M
Expires from Pneumonia on
Georgia Farm.

Thomasville, Ga.-Hamburg Belle,
2:01A, queen of the trotting turf, is
dead.
Though brought south to escape the
rigors of northern winter, the IA
nous mare died at the stock farm of
her owner, near this place, of pneu-
monia.
Hamburg Belle was bought by Mel
Hanna of Cleveland, o., few months
ago for $4,000. The mare registered
as Sally Simmons H., made three
worlds records at the North Randall
track near Cleveland on August rs
.ast, in her match race with the black
horse Uhlan. Her first heat was trot-
ted in 2:01A, the fastest mile ever
trotted in a race, and two seconds
faster than the previous record held
by Cresceus. The second heat was
trotted in 2:01%, the fastest second
heat trotted in race, and the race
itself was the fastest two heats.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
RAYMOND Patterson Is Dead.

ington.-RaymOnd Albert Pat
terson, for many years head of the
Washington bureau of the Chicago
Tribune, died at his home here Sat
urday. Mr.. Patterson, known under
his pen name Of Raymond" had
been connected with the Chicago Trib-
une for 80 years, Is of which he was
it's Washington correspondent. He
was a native of Chicago and So years
old, and was a ma2 of charming per-
sonality, a vigorous W tier and enjoyed
the confidence of leaders in public life
in Washington and elsewhere.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18

1t IS not unlikely that commerce
soon will bring to market the mixture
OF tea and flowers which was one of
China's state secrets when the dow
ager empress held the reins of power.
The empress was almost as famous
for her tea as for her iron grip on the
government. All guests at court were
permitted to drink of the old woman's
favorite brew, and tea experts tried to
match the blend after they had failed
to worm the secret from servants in
attendance on the empress. Every at
tempt, however, to produce as deli
cious a cup of tea failed, and it was
not until after the empress death that
the secret leaked out.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
Taking Care Of Yourself.

There never was time when peo-
pie paid as much attention to their
health and strength as they do now.
Time was when fine stock and fine
horses were fed more carefully than
human beings.
The result of properly balanced ra-
tions has worked wonders with stock
and recent experiments are proving
that the same thing is true of man
kind.
1t has been found that Quaker Oats
eaten often and regularly taking the
place of heavy, greasy foods will work
wonders in the health and strength of
a family.
School children fed frequently on
Quaker Oats thrive physically and are
always capable of the best work at
school. For athletes, laborers, 1t is
the best food. One of the attractive
features of Quaker Oats is the perfect
way it is packed Besides the regular
size package there is the large size
family package. 10
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
CAREFUL DOCTOR
Prescribed Change Of Food Instead Of
Drugs.

It takes considerable courage for a
doctor to deliberately prescribe only
food for a despairing patient, instead
of resorting to the usual list of med
icines.
There are some truly scientific ply
sicians among the present generation
who recognize and treat conditions as
they are and should be treated regard
less Of the value to their pockets.
Here's an Instance:
-Four years ago was taken with
severe gastritis and nothing would
stay on my stomach, SO that | was on
the verge Of starvation.
81 heard Of a doctor who has sum-
mer cottage near me-a specialist from
N. Y, and as last hope, sent for him.
'After he examined me carefully he
advised me to try small quantity Of
Grape-Nuts at first, then as my stom-
ach became stronged to eat more.
81 kept at it, and gradually got SO
could eat and diges three teaspoon
fuls. Then l began to have color in my
face, memory became clear, where be-
fore everything seemed a blank. MY
limbs got stronger and could walk.
So l steadily recovered.
"Now, after a year on Grape-Nuts
weigh 1873 lbs. My people were sur
prised at the way I grew feshy and
strong on this food"
Read the little book, "The Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
There's a Reason"
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. Thoy
nre genuine, true, and full OF hUmsA
Aatcrests
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18

A severer penalty than fine should
be awarded by the law to the class of
miscreants who make a point of in
Testing the streets to insult respect
able working girls. Young women who
are compelled by the exigencies of
life to support themselves, and who
can choose neither the hour nor the
place at which they must be on the
public streets, should be especially
protected from the scoundrels who
hold that the fact woman is COM
PEELED to earn her living is legitimate
cause for insult, says the Baltimore
American. IL there is one class of
persons for whom the streets should
be safe. it is the young working girls
OF the community, who, as a class, are
deserving of sincere respect.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
Hvnnotized Man Dies.

Somerville, N. Jas the result OF
a hypnotic experiment Robert Simp-
son is dead and Prof. Arthur Everton
of Newark, the hypnotist, is under ar
rest. Simpson was hypnotized at a
performance in a theater here Mon
day night. After placing the man in a
cataleptic state the hypnotist per-
formed many tests in the presence of
the audience. When the time came to
end the exhibition, however, Prof.
Everton found that his work, to all
APPEARANCE, had been too thorough.
The subject could not be revived In
alarm the Lypnotist called on physi-
clans, who, after laboring long time
over Simpson, pronounced him dead.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
GENERAL STRIKE PLANNED
Philadelphia Labor Union Inaugurates
Movement to Begin on Day
Gompers Goes to Prison.

Philadelphia Plans fol-. a general
strike by wage workers throughout
the country for period of two weeks,
beginning on the day the officers of
the American Federation of Labor are
imprisoned for contempt of court
were inaugurated here at meeting
of the Central Labor union.
Resolutions to this effect were
unanimously adopted by the union,
which represents about $4,000 workers
in many lines of employment in this
city.
1t was decided to appoint commit
tee of five in this city to perfect plans
by which organized labor and unor-
ganized wage workers would unite to
make the strike effective.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
EQUITY Grain Dept. Elects.

Indianapolis.-The grain department
of the Society of Equity was in ses-
sion here preparatory to the meeting
of the society. At the session of the
grain board A. S. Mueller, of Madi-
son, Wis; G. F. Raikow, of Wheat
land, y. D., and w. L. Lowthian, of
Milbank, S. D., were elected directors.
The board will draw up articles Of
Incorporation for a terminal elevator
company to do general business in
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois and
such other states as the board de-
clares.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
The Dollar Sign.

When it came time for Mrs Buffer
to pack her trunk and depart from the
resort where she had spent many
pleasant days, where she had been
the cynosure of all eyes, where she
had flirted and gossipped (and been
gossiped about), she visited the pro-
prietor.
'T've just received check for $50
from my husband" she told him. you
will honor it, won't your"
The proprietor bowed and rubbed
his hands.
my dear Mrs. Buffer" he ventured.
IT will not only honor it, but will fall
down and worship it."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
MARKET REPORT.
Twin City Markets.

Minneapolis, Nov 16.-Wheat, No. 1
northern, $1.O7%; No. 2 northern,
$105%; Dec. $1.O5S; May, $1O5%;
durum, No. 1, S9Ac. Corn-No. 8,
$3.50. Rye-No. 2, $3.50. Flax-No.
1, $1.S1B.
Duluth, Nov. 16.-No. 1 northern,
$1.O6; Dec, $1.035s; May, $1.O55s.
South st. Paul, Nov. 16.-Cattle-
S5.O0@$6.75; COWS. fair, 1925
0$425; calves, $3.50@$5.5O. Hogs,
s7.S00s7.9O; sheep, yearlings, $3.50
s5.75;; lambs, $5.OO@$6.00.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
JAPS KILL 324 COREANS
Carry on Active Campaign Against
Insurgents in Hermit Kingdom
Japanese Have Three Killed.

Victoria, B. G. - According to
mail advices from Korea, there is
great activity in the campaign
against Korean insurgents, and dur
ing the operations in October in Chol-
lado 1874 are said to have been killed
and 1,065 captured.
The Japanese loss was only three
killed.
China is reported to have notified
Japan that the Pekin government will
not consent to Japanese railway
guards for the Antung- Mukden rail
way, proposing to use Chinese rail-
way guards instead. Japan, it is said,
will propose an agreement whereby
Japan and China share equally in
guarding the line.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18

Chicago, Nov. 16.-Cattle- Market
steady to 10c lower; beeves, $1,000
go; Texas steers, $S.75@4SO; west
ern steers, $4.25@7.50; stockers and
feeders, S3.10@5.25; COWS and heifers,
S21O@5.7O: calves, $6.25@S.50.
Hogs.-Market, steady to sc higher;
light, s765@S.10; mixed, $7.75@S.2O;
heavy, s7.750S.25; rough, S7.7507.90;
good to chaice heavy, $7.90@S.25;
pigs, $6.00@7.75.
Sheep.-Market, strong, 10c higher;
native, s2.90@5.25; western, $500
SIS; lambs, native, s5.75@7.6O.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
ouick Aid 70 Bow Extorter.

Danville, Ill-Ben Johnson, boy
charged with attempting to extort
5000 by threatening letters from G. L.
English, a banker, was released from
jail under a bond signed by 80 bust
ness men, to whose sympathy friends
of Johnson had appealed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
FIFTY DROWNED IN JAMAICA.

Kingston, Jamaica-While it is yet
impossible to give an accurate state
ment of the loss of life and damage
to property as the result Of the storm
tits estimated that about so persons
were drowned by the floods and that
the material damage will total not less
than $1,250,OOO. The principal loss
was to the banana plantations on the
north side of the island.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
JAMAICA CABLE is CUT OFF
Weather Officials at Washington Be-
Iieve There Has Been a Sub
marine Earthquake.

Washington. Weather reports
from Kingston, Jamaica, which the
bureau usually receives daily, have
failed to come since last Satur-
day and officials of the service have
been without information regarding
what has occurred there because of
the break in the cable.
There has been no general tropical
disturbance in other West Indian is
lands and the weather bureau officials
are inclined to believe that subma-
rine earthquake has caused the inter-
ruption.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
An Entirely Selfish Theorist.

"Do you believe in the theory OF re-
incarnation" asked the serious girl
"You mean to ask if l think Wen
keep coming back to the earth again
and again?" rejoined the flippant
young man.
Eyes"
'T have my doubts about it. The
creditors may all come back, but we
debtors are apt to go wandering along
to other planets if we can possibly ar
range it."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
Former Secretary Carlisle Low.

New York, N. Y.-There is change
for the worse in the condition of form
er Secretary of the Treasury John G..
Carlisle, who is under treatment for
Vincents hospital. The attending ply
stefan says that his condition has as
sumed more serious aspect. He de-
cline dto make any further statement
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
Raise pay of 1000 Men.

Connellsville, Pa.-Notices have
been posted by the Dunbar Furnace
Company that on December 1 an adj
vance of ten per cent. will go into eff
feet at the furnace and subsidiary
corporation plants. About 1000 men
are affected.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
Cashier. Accused. MISSING.

Toledo, GA warrant has been is
sued for the arrest of J. Albert Nc
Afee, former cashier of the failed
Dorr Street Savings bank, on the
charge of perjury in making false re-
ports of the banks condition to the
state auditor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
Panke and Klaus Draw.

Pittsburg, Pa - Billy Papke, the
illinois Thunderbolt," and Frank
Klaus of Pittsburg fought six very
hard rounds before the National Ath-
letic club here Thursday night and
Papke had all he could do to break
even with the strong Pittsburg lad.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
Taft Declares Thanksgiving.

Thursday, Nov. 25, is
officially proclaimed by President
Taft, as Thanksgiving day. The ores.
ident's proclamation was issued as u.s.
ual from the state department where
the document received the official seal
of the United States.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
Gift for Lord Kitchener.

Tokyo.-Field Marshal Lord Kitch-
ener has received from the emperor
the Grand Gordon of the Rising Sun.
Lord Kitchener has been entertained
on a grand scale during his stay here
for the army maneuvers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18

Throughout the country there is a
clamor for more laws. Some people
seem to think that when an evil ap.
pears all that is to be done is to maze
law" 1t isn't more law that Is
needed. 1t is more of the law-abiding
spirit in the people that make the laws
for themselves.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
Annnr Where Honor Is Due.

First Golfer-Well done, old chap!
That's the longest ball I've seen you
drive yet!
Second Golfer I'm afraid the
credits not all mine. A beast of q
wasp touched me up in the middle of
my swing.-Punch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
Trips on Gown, Breaks Arm.

Observation-Disclosures de Cham
brun, wife of the military attache of
the French embassy and sister Of
Representative Nicholas Longworth,
is suffering from a broken arm. She
tripped on her gown Thursday and
fell at the embassy, causing the injury.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
Fire Costs TWO Lives.

New York,-Explosion and fire, IN
der circumstances identical with those
of the Brooklyn cane factory fire of
Monday, in which nine persons per-
ished. cost the lives of two employees
of a comb factory in Manhattan Thurs
day. Nine persons were injured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18

The rapid development Of the aero
plane suggests that it will not be long
before some daring aviator will un.
dertake to cross the Atlantic. 1t will
be done, eventually, and the powerful
modern steamship may yet find that
its most formidable competitor will be
not on the seas, but in the air.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
Rrandenburq Tried at St. Louis.

st. Louis-Taking of testimony in
the trial of Broughton Brandenburg,
a magazine writer, charged with abb
Quoting young James S. Cabanne H.,
began here Friday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-18
Fire Fatal to 1000 Chickens.

Hutchinson, Kan.-Eleven thousand
chickens were burned to death Thurs
day when fire destroyed the plant of
the United States Packing Company
here. The loss is $4,000.