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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21

make a specially Of supplying films
pushed it's enterprise a little too far.
Wishing to depict a tragic episode
with something of it's real horror, it
arranged for the photographing of a
scene which was to end with the
crashing of horse and vehicle over a
precipice, and to this end it was quite
prepared to sacrifice an ancient We.
hicle and an equally ancient horse.
A suitable precipice was found at
Greix, in Brittany. and everything was
got ready for the picture, but the pop
ulace, hearing of what was going on,
and feeling disguised at the cruelty
which was involved to the animal,
bounded the cinematograph operators
from their quiet resort
The operators, no viewer, simply
moved on a few miles, this time to
Ploemeur, and at this spot the horse
and vehicle were made to dash over
a precipice, photographs Of the spec
tacle being taken. The horse was OF
course killed and the vehicle smashed
to pieces.
WueH IL was ali over Ln0 ponce ap-
peared and served summonses on
those concerned.
For long time the summonses could
not be heard, the operators having
gone to Africa to find another sensa-
tional picture. Finally, however, the
case came on before the Lorient police
court, and the judge, whose comments
were more caustic than the punish
ment, inflicted the maximum fine pro-
yided by the Gramm6nt law, which,
however, was only matter of three
dollars.
The cinematograph company was
declared responsible for the costs.
while the photographer who actually
took the photographs was acquitted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21
Hand-Painted Slippers.

Here is good news for the artistic
girl. Let her get out her paint tubes
and set to work on painting kid slip
pers to match her summer frocks. A
white kid slipper of the latest vogue
is adorned with painted forget-me-
nots. Naturally small blossoms are
the best to select for reproduction, but
some of the larger flowers might be
conventionalized and worked up into
good slipper subjects.
Very artistic, too, are the slippers
of brocade outlined with dull gold or
silver threads. The clpth-of-steel slip
pers are equally pretty AID may be
worn with gown of almost any color.
Black velvet pumps are one of the
novelties of the summer for wear with
lingerie gowns. By the way, the new
pumps have ankle straps which make
them much more comfortable than the
old models, which kept slipping off.
Laced sandals will be used for dress
shoes. They are fascinating and have
a tendency to decrease the size Of the
foot because the toes are short.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21
MONTANA BAD MAN
MEETS HIS MATCH
HOW TUCK" MATTHEWS LOST
HIS LIFE IN A GUN FIGHT.
EFFORT TO EVlCT RANCHER
Frank Harding, a Thorough Western
err, "Fires From the Hip" and Kills
AssaiIant Who Boldly Tries to Get
His Land.

Helena-In the '90s l was drifting
happened to come along, just staying
in one place and at one occupation SO
long as my erring fancy dictated.
In this way / wandered from Idaho.
though the Yellowstone National park.
into Wyoming, and from there across
the line to Montana with a trail herd
of cattle to the Milk river country.
After that went into the Little Rocky
mountains, where l took up a small
ranch for cattle raising on Duck creek
Here it so happened 1 became the
nearest neighbor and chum of the
principal actor in the following Incl
dent
The Little Rockies" is small
clump of hills situated in the eastern
end of Choteau county, Montana, ly-
ing like a green island in the center
of vast plain. At the southern end
of the range begin the Bad Lands of
the Missouri, region of broken-up
ridges entirely unfit for cultivation.
The Little Rockies contained small
scattering population of miners and a
few small ranchers. Mixed with
these were a few tough cases whose
private addresses were badly wanted
by sundry county sheriffs. Into this
particular part had drifted Frank
Harding, thorough westerner,
raised" on the prairies. He had man
aged to save little from cowpunch-
ing, herding and teaming, and he took
up a ranch a few miles from me,
which had been deserted by its for
mer owner. He settled down to real
hard work, getting his property fenced
and improved.
A few miles distant, on Moose
creek, lived family of four brothers
named Matthews.
One of the brothers who was called
"Tuck'' had lost an arm in a pistol
fight and not being able to work was
trying to sustain his reputation of be-
ing a dad man."
One day soon after Harding ar
rived Tuck rode over to Deer creek,
where Harding's ranch was, for the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21
TELEPHONE MEN
ELECT OFFICERS
President of Wisconsin Company
J. Addresses Convention.
BUSINESS IS DISCUSSED
]. A. Pratt of Menomonee Falls Heads
New State Organization Formed
at Madison-R. M. Richmond
Vice-President.

Madison.-The feature of a session
of the telephone men Of the state was
a paper by w. J. HagTnah on stand
ards of Accounting for Telephone
Companies"
Alonzo Burt, Milwaukee, president
Of the Wisconsin Telephone company,
read a paper dealing with various
matters in connection with the opera
ton of telephone systems.
Mr. Burt said that the depreciation
on telephone property in Wisconsin
was about eight per cent. per year.
In addition to operating expenses and
depreciation on the investment, tele-
phone property in this state, he be-
lieved, should pay dividend of eight
per cent. The Wisconsin Telephone
company had added about $1,000,000 a
year to it's investment in this state
during the last eight years, and most
of this money had been secured from
the east, he said. Mr.. Burt analysed
the cost of installing, maintaining and
operating telephone systems in Wis
constn.
The meeting elected the following
board of directors: J. A. Pratt of Me
nomonee Falls, Paul ]. Werlich of
Monroe, w. F. Goodrich of La Crosse,
term of three years; w. L. Smith or
Neillsville, r. M. Richmond, F. M.
Cole of Ashland, term of two years,
and E. r. Bowler of Sheboygan, term
of one year.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
President, J. A. Pratt, Menomonee
Falls; vice-president, r. NJ Richmond,
Evansville; secretary, Paul J. Werlich,
Monroe; treasurer, w. w. Goodrich,
La Crosse.
An arbitration committee to settle
differences between members of the
association were elected, consisting of
e. A. Miller of Hixton, ]. c.. Marsh of
Neillsville, and John c. Gaveney of
Arcadia.
The place of holding the meeting
next year will be selected by the
board of directors.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21
Ausoinq and Optics.

'Ts not auto driving terribly hard
on the eyes?" we asked.
well, guess not" replied the
chauffeur, whitening us with scorn.
"Why, before l got to runnin' a car l
was thinkin' o. gettin' specks, my eye
sight was that poor l couldn't sec the
contribution box in church until 1t was
so near past mo it was too late to dig
for any money. But l hadn't been
runnin' that wagon two days till [
could see a policeman's little finger
stickin' out from behind a tree four
miles away. | could even see which
way a copper's eyeballs were turned
If he was standin' in the shade three
miles off, Hard on the eyes! Well,
not muchI It's the best medicine for
weak eyes that was ever invented,
don't you forget it,"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21
Fired From the Hip.

amiable purpose of soaring Frank off.
He found Harding away at the end
farthest from the cabin, busy getting
posts for the fence. Matthews was en-
tirely unknown personally to Harding,
but after saying "How do?" he calmly
told the astonished Frank that he
would have to skip, as he (Matthews)
wanted the place himself, and had
meant to take it up before Frank had
ever struck the country at all. OF
course, that was no argument, but it
suficed for Matthews. Harding, when
he had recovered sufficiently from his
surprise at this cool intimation, in
formed his visitor that he had taken
the place up quite legitimately and
out in silence. Then he told Harding,
with many picturesque oaths, that he
would give him nine days to clear out,
and if he was not out by that time
he would put him past taking an in
terest in anything earthly. Then he
rode off. 80
On the ninth day the young rancher
was sitting eating his dinner, when
he heard hoof-beats outside the door,
which was standing open on account
of the heat. Next moment revolver
shot rang out, and Matthews voice
shouted: well, you son of coyote,
so you won't get, won't you, eh?"
Harding canted his shotgun up and
fired from the hip, without raising it
to his shoulder. Immediately he had
pulled the trigger he stepped back be-
hind the door. The shot was followed
by a thud and sound of galloping
hoofs.
Looking through the space between
the wall and the door, Harding saw
his enemy lying stretched on the
ground-stone dead.
Harding was acquitted and had no
further trouble He is now living
peacefully on the ranch with his wife
and children.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21
Raise for Mail Carriers.


The post Office department an
nounced promotions of letter carriers
in the following Wisconsin offices to
become effective dating July 1:
Milwaukee-Three carriers from
5000 to $500 per annum; two carriers
from $500 to 5000; three from 5000 to
$1,000; two from 1000 to $1,100, and
one from $1,1O0 to $1,000
Beioit-One, $500 to $1,000, and two,
s1,10O to $1,000.
Three, $500 to 5000.
Eau Claire-Three from $1,100 to
$1,000
Fond du Lac-One from $1,000 to
LOO and five from $1,100 to $1,000.
Green Bay-One, 5000 to $1,000, and
six, $1,100 to $1,000.
Janesville-One, 5000 to $1,000;
three. $1,100 to $1,000.
Manitowoc-Two from $1,000 to
s1,10O.
Menominee-One from $1,000 to
$1,000.
Merrill-One from 81 900 to $1,000.
Monroe Three from 5000 to $1,000
Oshkosh-One, 5000 to $500; one,
5000 to $1,000, and eight from $1.10O
to 81 200.
Sparta-Three from $500 to 5000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21
She Lives in RinnuilIe.

A south Missouri paper is carrying
this adj: Attractive woman, not a day
over thirty, would be pleased to CORE
spond with eligible man. Not abso-
lutely necessary that he should be
young. Would prefer one with prop
erty, but one with good paying posi-
ton would be satisfactory. The young
lady is of medium height, has brown
hair and gray eyes, not fat, although,
most decidedly, she is not skinny.
Her friends say she is a fine looking
woman. Object matrimony. Reason
for this advertisement, the young
woman lives in little dinky town,
where the best catches are the boys
behind the counters in the dry goods
and clothing stores, and every one Of
them is spoken for by the time he
is out of his short pants. Address
Hazel Eyes, Box %, Bingville, Mo-
Kansas City Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21
HARD TO PLEASE
Regarding the Morning Cup.

ooh how hard it was to part with
coffee, but the continued trouble with
constipation and belching was such
that l finally brought myself to leave
it off.
"Then the question was, what should
we use for the morning drink? Tea
was worse for us than coffee; choco
late and cocoa were soon tired of;
milk was not liked very well, and hot
water we could not endure.
about two years ago we struck
upon Postum and have never been
without it since.
1--WE have seven children. Our baby
now eighteen months old would not
take milk, so we tried Postum and
found she liked it and it agreed with
her perfectly. She is today, and has
been, one of the healthiest babies in
the State.
81 use about two-thirds Postum and
one-third milk and a teaspoon of sugar,
and put it into her bottle. If you could
have seen her eyes sparkle and hear
her say good" today when | gave 1t
to her, you would believe me that
she likes it.
"If l was matron of an infants
home, every child would be raised on
Postum Many of my friends say,
You are looking so well!' reply, I
am well: / drink Postum. l have no
more trouble with constipation, and
know that I owe my good health to
God and Postum
81 am writing this letter because I
want to tell you how much good
Postum has done us, but IL you knew
how / shrink from publicity, you
would not publish this letter, at least
not over my name"
Read the little book, "The Road to
Wellville, "in pkgs. There's Reason"
Ever read the above letters A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full cI human
interest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21
SaIutino the Old Flag.

come with a full heart and a
steady hand to salute the flag that
floats above me-my flag and your
f1ag-the flag of the Union-the flag
of the free hearts hope and home
the Star-Spangled Banner of our IA
thers-the flag that, uplifted trium-
prantly over few brave men, has
never been obscured, destined by the
God of the universe to watt OF its
ample folds the eternal song of free
dom to all mankind, emblem of the
power on earth which is to exceed
that of which it was said the sun new.
err went down.-Henry WatteTson.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21
State Jewellers in Session.


More than one hundred and fifty
delegates attended the fifth annual
convention of the Wisconsin Retail
jewelers. association, which held a
three days session in Milwaukee.
Nearly all have their wives with them,
and besides the jewelers. there are
about fifty manufacturers and jobbers
present.
The opening meeting was called to
order by President Gustave Keller,
Appleton, after which Mayor Seidel
delivered the address of welcome.
Speeches pertaining to trade matters
were given by Col. J. l.. Shepherd,
New York; A. l.. Sackett, Rockford !;
Samuel Swartchild Chicago; John B.
Ash, Rockford; w. A. Anderson, Nee
nah, and German l.. SchWartzinger,
Fond du Lac. The latter is seventy
nine years old, the Oldest jeweler in
Wisconsin, and he has attended every
meeting of the convention.
Reports were made by President
Keller, A. J. Stoessel, Milwaukee, sec.
rotary, and Henry F. Stecher, Milwau,
kee. treasurer. Standing com llittees
were reappointed.
The jewelers. attended a smoker,
while the women at the convention
with their husbands were entertained
at theater party.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21
Board Wants oIdfield.

At a meet the state board of agri-
culture, a contract was made with
Barney Oldfeld automobile speed
king, to exhibit his racing car at the
state fair and also take part in the
five-mile race. This is to be made one
of the biggest features of the state
fair
The board took steps to meet the
injunction proceedings in regard to
the erection of the new speed barns.
The agreement in the contract was
changed to conform with the statutes
and after the hearing of the injunc-
ton, the work will be resumed on the
original speed barns. Members of the
board were at the meeting with the
exception of George McKerrow of Pc
waukee, Charles Hill of Rosendale
and William 7. McLaren, Milwaukee
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21
State Dentists Adjourn.

The Wisconsin State Dentists asso.
citation that was in session at Ash
land has adjourned. Doctor Liqran OF
Chicago, who was elected an honor.
airy member, delivered lectures to the
dentists. The members enjoyed boat
ride up Lake Superior.
Additional officers elected were:
First vice-president, DR.. Ray Bald.
win, Eau Claire; second vice-president.
DR.. c. A. Clark, Menomonie; secre-
tary, DR.. o. G. Krause, Milwaukee;
treasurer, DR.. Adolph Chopper, Mil.
waukee. Executive committee, DR..
Hamon, La Crosse; DR.. Mason, Eau
Claire; Dr. Forester, Ashland.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21
KILLS A HORSE 10 GET
CIKEMATOGR APH FILM
DAD ANIMAL DRIVE N OVER a
PREClPiCE WHILE CAMERA is
SET TO CATCH PICTURE.

Paris.-Since cinematograph shows
have became a popular form of public
entertainment, all sort It's of devices
have had to be resorted to to obtain
suitable films calculated to move the
patrons of the various exhibitions to
mirth or tears. In several parts of
Paris there exist grounds where enter
prising impresarios can arrange any
thing from a battle sc enc to a ship
wreck, and which, when Photographed.
have all the appearance of being the
real thing.
Recently one of the firms which
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21
New Corporation 5.

Articles of incorporation were filed
in the office of Secretary of State
Frear as follows:
Ailsa Craig company, Milwaukee;
capital, $4,000; incorporators, Allard
J. Smith, Pauline R. T. Smith, f. F.
Flanner.
The Twin Ports Steel Land COM
pany, a Minnesota corporation with
$4,000 capital and $500 interest in
Wisconsin. filed a statement to do
business in the state.
Amendments were filed as follows:
George L. Thomas Undertaking COM
pany, Milwaukee, changing its name
to the George L. Thomas company.
Belle City Steel Casting company.
Racine, increasing its capital stock
from $4,000 to $4,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21
To Try for Places in CONGRESS.

To Try for Places in Congress.
The Democratic state convention
was productive in the development of
several congressional candidates. AS
a result of conferences between the
delegates from the Tenth district, John
L. Lamont, mayor of Wausau, an
ncunced his candidacy for congress.
Yes, am candidate for the nomi-
nation for congress in the Tenth dis
trict on the Democratic ticket" said
Mr.. Lamont, just before he left for
home, land | am going right into the
fight. / believe that | can be elected.
| shall start my campaign as soon as
| get home and will make fight
which will be carried into every town
ship in the district and | promise you
the fight will be kept up until the cleo
ton"
There is no question Of Mr. La
mont's nomination, as there will be
no candidate against him.
Before Congressman Weisse left for
home it was we'll understood that he
would be a candidate for the Demo.
cratic nomination for congress in the
Sixth district and all his opponents
laid their plans accordingly. Poll
ticians who are we'll posted in the dis
trict say that the most formidable can
didate of those opposed to Mr.. Weisse
is Mayor Everett H. Clark of Fond du
Lac.
Delegates from the Seventh district
who were there said that it was prob
able that Ray Graves would be induced
to run for congress in that district
against Congressman Esch. Mr.. Graves
is the son Of Judge Graves of Viroqua
and is said to be clean, able young
man, who will put up good fight.
The Democratic candidate in the
Third district will be w. e. Coff1and
Of Viroqua. 1t was stated by delegates
from the district that he would accept
and make the run. The Democratic
candidate in the First district will be
Calvin Stewart of Kenosha. Mr.. Stew
art has run before and always put up
a good fight against the heavy odds
he had to face.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21
His Claim to Prominence.

At a social gathering certain man,
intent on knowing every one, was in
troduced to Senator julius G. Burrows
of Michigan.
"The name Burrows is very famil-
lar to me-" he said. II am certain
that you are man of some promi-
nence."
Yes replied Senator Burrows, Il
am the man that died at first just
before Casey came to bat in that cele-
brated ball game in Mudville. Sue
cess Magazine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21
Will Succeed Morris.

Secretary of State Frear issued no.
tees to the county and city clerks of
the Thirty-second senatorial district
of the election of senator to succeed
Thomas Morris, La Crosse, who has
resigned upon becoming a candidate
for the office of lieutenant governor.
The nomination and election will be at
the September primary and the regu-
lar election in November, respectively.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21
How Could She?

''I'd like to see Miss Passay," said
the man at the door.
you can't" replied the maid, she's
got the toothache."
Impossible, for I'm from her dentist,
and I've got her teeth here in this
package"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21
Second Sidht.

How are you and Daisy coming
on?"
tits all off. We don't look at
each other any more. That is, don't
look at her"
"But she looks at you?"
Always"
"Say, why don't you get a Job as
q clairvoyant?"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21
BeffeI Is Made Secretary.

The Wisconsin state board of medi-
cal examiners at it's annual meeting
selected DR.. A. B. Bailey Of Fennimore
as president and DR.. John M. Beffel of
Milwaukee, secretary.
The board granted 15 reciprocal Ii
censes to Is physicians of other states
to practise in Wisconsin, and exam
ined class of SO applicants for orig
inal licenses to practise.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21
Matrimonial Felicity.

Mrs. Quackenness-Am you daugh-
tab happily mar'd Sistah Sagg?
Mrs. Sagg-She-sho' is; Bless good
ness, she's done got a husband OATS
skeered to death of her!-T. P. Nor
gan in Woman's HON Companion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21
Lightning Change.

"You should dress according to the
weather" said the physician.
81 try to-" replied the man with a
cold. "But I'm not quick enough 10
keep mp with the Thermometer"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21
Praises Industrial School.

T. ]. Cunningham, member of the
state civil service board, has returned
from Waukesha, where he inspected
the school for boys. Mr.. Cunningham
said the school was being run in ideal
fashion, was kept clean and tidy. and
that the boys were being well cared
for.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21
Potato Variety Tests.

The horticultural department is
growing some fifty varieties of pota-
toes on an eiGht-acre field near Con-
rath, Rusk county. Over sixty varie-
ties are being tested at the Branch
Experiment Station at Spooner on a
five acre tract. The injury to pota-
toes by the drought is becoming seri-
Gus, although not so extensive as to
grass and grain crops
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21
New Chinatown Bank.

State Bank Commissioner M. c.
Bergh issued charter to the Gilman
town State bank of Chinatown, Buff
falo county. It's capital stock is s1O.-
600. George w. Smith is president
and Earl w. Hanson cashier of the
new institution.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-07-21

"Dou you know" shouted the earn.
est orator. what to do to the trust!"
mo, but 1 know blame well what
they're doing to us!' said man IN
the front row
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Recently one of the firms which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-08

FOR RENT-Two furnished room for
light housekeeping in a modern home
on two car lines; use of old phone; at
1917 Seventh avenue.