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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-22
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| Song-''America.'
Dora McAleavy, TOO Late for the Train
Roy Baker, THE Waterman"
Hazel Halverson, "The Sign of the Cross"
Song-"In the Window a Light" by
Esther Melsby and Mae Harshman
Lottie Meyer, Mobility"
Dora HOFFMAN, ''The Southern Soldier"
Francis Buss, John Maynard"
Song" Frogs at School !" by Mabel Johnson,
Josephine Tyler and Sadie Holmes
Alice zwicky, Where Ignorance is Bliss
Mary Barnes, 1.-THE Burning Ship.
Josephine Tayler Little Brown Baby
WIFI Spa Killing Eyes.
Lillian Sorenson, 'Good-By Little
School Mates. .
Address by Prof F. M. Jack.
Presentation OF Diplomas by
Supt o. F. Mattson.
Without exception the speakers
showed careful training and gave
credit to the schools they represent
ed. The Improvement in the speak
ing from year to year is undoubted-
ly result of the training received
in the declamatory contests held
during the year.
Prof. Jack of the River Falls Nor
NAL gave an interesting address to
the graduates. 1t was a heart to
heart talk and contained some
splendid advice to the graduates as
we'll as all others in attendance.
Merle Nordgard won the prize in
the arithmetic contest, and Francis
Buss in the penmanship contest,
Highest average 1881 was secured
by Clara Peterson; second highest
(86) by Lee Swanson; third highest
1850 by Tena Wangstad; fourth
highest (85 II by Dora Hoffman.
The highest standings secured in
each branch are as follows:
Arithmetic, Curtis Olson 95, Dora
Hoffman and Walter Duettner 90.
Reading, Ethel Frost 81, Lutrelle
Pace and Inga Finstad 96. Geogra-
ply, Francis Shannon 90, Leona
Kriesel 95. Constitution, Dora
Hoffman 90, Clara Peterson 90.
History, Lottie Meyer 81, Tina
Wingstad and Lee Swanson 95. Ply
siology, Herman Frank 81, Thora
Hanson 80. Orthoepy, Clara Peter
son 90, Albina Beck, Grace Collect
and Lee Swanson "a. Spelling,
Hazel Halyerson 100, Luella Ander-
son, Lee Swanson and Edna Smith
SO. Grammar, Tena Wangstad and
Sadie Holmes 90, Louisa Eden,
Abbie Hanson and Nellie Andrus
95. Agriculture, Herman Frank SO,
Mabel Johnson 81.
OSCAR F. MATTsoN,
County Supt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-22

quite we'll provided with shade
trees and 5000 young naples have
been set out since April l, 1910.
There are many fine churches
here, the Catholics taking the lead
in building large, substantial
houses of worship. Baptist church
es are most numerous, there being
about forty church buildings of this
denomin alton in the city.
Brown University is located here
on a commanding site. 1t is one of
the oldest colleges in New England.
1t has at present about 1000 stu
dents. 1t has graduated many dis
tinguished men. One of its gradu-
ates, Elk governor Hughes, a Just
ice of the Supreme Court of the
United States, delivered the Com
mencement address the 18th inst.
The John Hay Library was named
for the late Secretary of State,
graduate of the University. The
library is one of the finest in the
country. 1t is beautiful and
elaborate building, constructed of
white marble. 1t was finished and
dedicated this last spring. The
cost of the structure was nearly
ST, 100000. 1t is one of the COM
munity of the college buildings, of
which there are large number.
The State Normal school is locat-
ed here, near the State house. The
State house is fine building, re-
Gently constructed.
Providence is situated at the head
of Narragansett Bay, a water navi-
gable for transatlantic steamships.
1t is thirty miles long and from one
to four miles wide. There are sew
eral large islands in the bay, of
which the island Of Newport is the
largest. The bay is strongly forti-
fed, Fort Adams, on Newport is
land, being one of the most import
ant on the Atlantic seaboard.
E. S. R.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-22

The Ladies Aid society of the M
E. church is collecting old paper
and magazines to ship to the paper
mills and anyone wishing to donate
will please notify Mrs. C. H. Walk
er, phone GIN.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-22
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-06-22
Job Printing

That is part of our business, and we
pride ourselves in doing the best
and neatest kind Of work. Patronize
the Journal Job Print. Quick service.
Evening star., 1911-05-31
Washington q Leader in Trees.

Many cities are taking up the culture
Of street trees. They enter upon this
phase OF civic development with the ad-
vantage Of having before them the rec
ords OF the experience Of cities which
made many costly experiments before
arriving at a determination as to the
desirable species for street planting.
Washington has been planting street
trees practically ever since the seat of
government was removed to this place.
Dr. William Tindall secretary to the
board OF Commissioners. announced to
the Columbian Historical Society at its
meeting February 5. 1900. that:
The first allusion to the street trees /
nnd in the municipal laws Is in the act
OF the corporation Of the city Of Wash
ington. approved March 25. 1903. which
Imposed fine OF s. for each offense on
any person who willfully injured one.
This would seem to imply that street
trees were then an established feature OF
highway adornment."
Four rows Of Lombardy poplara were
planted along Pennsylyania avenue from
the Capitol to the Presidents House dur
ing Mr.. Jefferson's incumbency. and II
Is believed early in his first term Of OF.
Evening star., 1911-05-31
Good Roads.

The first annual convention. Of the
American Association for Highway Inn
psovement and congress of all affiIiated
O. ganizations will be held in Richmond,
Va, In September. The number Of dis
t-nguished men and enthusiastic advo-
Gates OF better roads who will attend
this conference is large. and the belief
Is strong that President Taft will be the
guest of honor. The influence OF this
convention in behalf CT good roads will
be widespread, and no doubt will be Of
especial benefit to this section. Good
roads sentiment In Virginia and in Mary
land needs stimulation. Everybody be-
Eeves In the economic efficiency OF good
roads, but mere belief II not translated
into enort and practical activity buffers
no parsnips and improves no roads
Scientific road building has not made
marked progress In the territory con-
tiguous to the capital. The Virginia
highways leading northwest. west and
south are bad both In good and foul
weather. The minor roads, being of the
native soil, are what the weather hap
pens to make them-mud in wet and
dust In dry periods. When the country
Is of sand the roads are of sand, and
this character Of roadbed is difficult for
travel In summer. Men will seldom travel
on sandy road through choice.
In Maryland some Of the main ways
leading south and southeast from the
District have been improved. but. except
in q few instances. the Improvement has
not been carried far. The network of
byways in southern Maryland is hilly
and muddy. sandy or dusty
The making OF good roads in Virginia
and Maryland will cost large sums OF
money. but the cost spread over a large
area and a long period ought not to
bear heavily on taxpayers: besides. good
roads pay for themselves with benefits &c
the lands they serve.
Evening star., 1911-05-31

friends as q saga strange title for SO
impulsive and strenuous a mamie is
rapping In very pointed terms the men
who several years ago put him on the re-
tired list. This leads many people to
believe that there is something in the
air." and they are wondering as to what
it may be.
The republicans are now in possession
Of the executive state Offices, and are
preparing for a vigorous campaign to re-
tain them. Their nominations win be
made at a state convention following the
democratic primary. and their probable
nominee for governor-Judge O'Rear-is
recognized as a man Of unusual strength
He is particularly popular with the farm
era He has announced for his party's
leadership. and is on the stump address,
ing large audiences In explanation of
what he thinks the state needs in the way
Of new legislation. and what he will do
to promote such legislation II elected gov
ernor. He is quibbling upon no point. and
is making some sof his points in most
attractive terms.
The temperance question is very much
alive. and Judge O'Rear is meeting that
by frank and unequivocal declaration
in favor of what is called the county
option plan. He does not slight the ques-
tions Of good roads, better schools. i'm
proved systems of taxation and all that
fine old standbys in the domain of gen.
eralities-but upon the most interesting
and ticklish proposition of all-the control
and strict regulation of the liquor traffic
he is speaking out with a plainness very
much out of the ordinary in politics.
ination are shying at this question. So
far, they have confined themselves in
their speeches to the roads. the schools
and taxation. and treated the temperance
question as II they regarded it as load
ed"-as it may be for them.
Just where Mr.. Blackburn comes in is
not apparent. AS he is not a candidate
for either the governorship or the sena-
torship. and as the democratic nominees
for those places will be entitled to the
support Of the party as against their re-
publican opponents, it Is difficult to see
what the former senator's friends have
in view for him. 1t Is a safe assumption
that he would be glad to re-enter public
life. Forty-odd years of 1t must have
given him a preference for it over the
life Of a farmer, even where the land is
rich. the stock Of the best and old asso-
Citations are all around of the happiest.
Mr.. Blackburn is seventythree-not too
old to "come back" IL a thoroughfare
opens. But where IS the thoroughfare?
Evening star., 1911-05-31

three sections--two dusty driveways and
q middle section or center parking, which
SO far as accounts 60 was not improved
to any other extent than that grass was
allowed to grow there IL 1t would. This
lQuadruple row Of trees continued q fea-
ture of the capital until 1892 when these
tpOplars were removed.
Washington early gave municipal pro-
lection and encouragement to the plant
ing Of street trees. as the following ordi-
nance. approved. August 3. 1915. shows:
That a sum not exceeding 500 per
annum be and the same Is hereby ap-
propriated. payable out OF the funds or
the first and second wards. In the pro-
portion of it's expenditure therein. for the
purpose of keeping in order. tarring or
replanting the trees planted In the puoiic
squares. streets and avenues within the
said wards by the corporation: and that
Of the respective wards to carry the pro-
visions of this act into effect under the
direction of the mayor"
Washington was very early in making
provision for the private planting OF
street trees, as shown by the ordinance
May 26. 1870. which follows:
"That any person intending to plant
trees in any part of the street or avenue
opposite his or her grounds may Tor the
purpose OF protecting the same from III
Jury inclose such part Of said street or
avenue, as may be necessary for that
purpose, not exceeding six feet without
the curb line: Provided said trees shall
be planted within six months after said
fence is erected, and not exceeding twen-
ty feet apart: and providing that the
mayors permit In writing be obtained
before said fence is erected.
Tree planting in Washington had its
periods of activity and inactivity. mainly
inactivity. up to 1871. when the board OF
public works constituted William Saun-
ders, superintendent OF the grounds of
the Department Of Agriculture; William
r. Smith. superintendent of the Botanic
Garden. and John Saul. a celebrated local
nurseryman, "a commission to report TO
the board what trees they would recon-
mend the board to be planted and the
best places to procure them" The prop
agation. planting and culture Of street
trees has gone forward steadily ever
since the appointment of that commits
sion.
Many varieties have been tried and
found lacking in the requisites OF street
trees, and many varieties have proved
that they can thrive under conditions
which a city imposes. The experience of
Washington in the matter of street trees
should be a guide. and probably is. to
all cities now engaged in distributing
shade trees through urban territory.
Evening star., 1911-05-31
Superfirle
Mosquito Netting.

Our "AA" Mosquito Netting
is an extra fine grade and very
small mesh, making it impossible
for mosquitoes and other small
pests and insects to secure admis-
sion through it. Extra strong and
durable, and we recommend tha.
all those going to the seashore or
mountain should take a supply.
1t is also effective for affording
protection to plants and flowers
of delicate nature. Black, white
and green colors.
ooc piece of 8 yards.
Evening star., 1911-05-31
Great Differences.

II Der the fields you have to trudge
'Gainst fate you surely hold grudge
It's tough employment.
But II a golf game bids you stray,
Aweary, till the close OF day
That's just enjoyment.
II business problems claim your care
At various data you will glare
In CONSERVATION.
But II you sit for hours and guess
Which move 'twere best to make at chess
That's relaxation.
II tears and sighs near you prevail,
You grow unhappy and assail
Fate's harsh incursion:
But when you see upon the stage
The lady weep. the hero rage
That's just diversion.
Evening star., 1911-05-31
The Tariff Battle Begins.

II was inevitable. Truth" said a
great English judge little given to cyni-
cism, will out. even in an affidavit As
divisions existed In the democratic party
on the tariff question, all the swearing
by the great horn spoon that they did
not, and that the party was marching
unitedly to tariff revision on lines easily
understood and in consonance with long
time party promises, was In vain. 1t
served but TO put the country on notice
that an explosion was coming. And the
explosion has come.
Mr. Bryan's language on the wool ques-
tion is too strong for the purposes OF
negotiation. And negotiation should have
been his watchword. Why have charged
hypocrisy on democrats differing with
him on a point which admitted of diff
ference. Why not have labored with
his opponents in a spirit of sweet reason
ableness. communicating. II possible. his
smile to his pen? Instead. he has deliv-
cred q blow squarely between the eyes.
and with the effect Of both staggering
and infuriating the opposition. 1t is war
now, and not peace. and II the knife Is
to be pushed to the hilt who may measure
the disastrous results to democratic pros
poets for next year?
But Mr.. Underwood has erred. too. Al
though strongly provoked. he should
have been guarded in his reply Negotia-
tion should also have been his watch
word. Instead. he has accepted Mr..
Bryan's challenge in language of equal
offensiveness, and the two are squared
for battle.
Mr.. Underwood will find it difficult to
support his assertion that Mr.. Bryan is
attempting to break up the democratic
party. and still more difncult to support
the proposition that the peerless leader
had no part or lot In the election Of the
cemoo ratio House. Why, Mr. Bryan has
been hearing from every section Of the
country that both the present majority
In the House and the rosy party horizon
generally are due to him. He is hailed
as q prophet, at last receiving deserved
honor In his own country. There are
many democrats. and some republicans,
expecting to see him receive another call
to lead his party. They do not doubt
the sincerity of his statement that he is
not a-eandidate for next years nominal
tion. but hold to the opinion that as
Bryanism IL now the democratic wear,
the author Of the goods and the fashion
Is the real man of the hour and that
the party in national convention will in
moment Of uncomfortable enthusiasm
put aside all local favorites. and take
again the one leader Of truly national
proportions.
As The Star said a few weeks ago in
speaking of the progress made by the
House majority, Canadian reciprocity
was easy. Support Of that was demanded
by two considerations: d The measure
was in accord with good policy. and (2)
the republicans were divided on II. The
free list bill was an easy Offering to the
farmers. But now has come the real
tartn questionable real tug Of war; Wool
Is first. Then cotton. and after cotton
the metal schedule? And after tha. the
Geiuge? Who may say? Verify. the tarin
Is great disturber. 1t should be bound
over to keep the peace. But who would
20 bail for II? No old acquaintance,
surely.
Evening star., 1911-05-31
Nr. Blackburn Taking Notice.

Some curiosity exists In Kentucky as
to the probable meaning of the reappear-
ance In politics Of former Senator Black
burn. who has taken the stump by special
Invitation and 10 participating In the dem
ocratic canvass now In progress In that
state. primary election for the nomina-
ton OF a full state ticket and candi-
dats TO succeed Mr.. Paynter In the SEN
ate = scheduled Tor an early day In July.
ana aspirauts for the honors are busy.
Mr Blaekburn b not Of the number. and
declares that he has no other object In
view In his present activity than the
Evening star., 1911-05-31
Special Values
I'm Summer Curtains.

A special selection of Ruff1ed
Muslin Curtains. in dainty dotted
effects and of plain muslin. with
several rows of tucks. Styles
practical for the summer home.
and representing excellent values.
In this lot there is also a number
of styles in Flat Muslin Curtains,
finished with neat edge. 2H yds.
long.
An excellent value at
$Ioo the pair.
Cross-stripe Curtains. in the at
tractive colorings now in demand
for summer use: light, airy and
pleasing in effect.
$I.oo and SI.5o pair.
Values up to $2.oo.
Evening star., 1911-05-31
Germany and Arbitration.

The arbitration age would seem to be
upon US. Sentiment appears to favor the
negotiation of arbitration treaties be-
tween the United States and Great Brit
ain and between the United States and
France. and the consummation of these
conventions may with safety be predicted
The writing Of an arbitration agreement
between the United States and Japan is
sanctioned both by popular and offlcial
opinion, and perhaps the historian may
set these things down as one Of the steps
in progress made by the present peace
promoting administration of President
Taft
significant item in the course of arbi-
tration is the advance which the news
reports Germany as making to the United
States. Up to the present Germany has
held aloof. Arbitration treaties made no
particular appeal to her government She
preferred to cross bridges as she came
to them and settle disputes as they arose
without any previous engagement as to
how they should be settled. The Star said
yesterday In its news columns:
THE advent OF Germany into the move
ment to expand the principle Of arbitra-
ton, designed to make war Impossible as
far as such q condition Is possible under
human standards, came as most welcome
news to the American administration
After the outline OF the proposed treaty
had been given to Great Britain and
France the State Department informed
TIE German government that negotiation
were open to that country as well as to
every other in the world desiring to take
the matter up. The entrance of Germany
into the negotiations brings four great
powers into the endeavor- to relegate war
to the pages of history. It is believed by
ohicsals here that the incipient .nego-
tiations constitute precursor to q great
accomplishment.
When tie administration entered upon
its campaign for the conclusion OF arbi-
tration agreements with other powers
the suggestion was made that such an
agreement between the United States and
Great Britain would partake Of the char
acter OF an alliance. This conception was
held by relatively small number of
men. When such an agreement showed
probability OF contamination between the
United States and France and the United
States and Japan. there was talk OF an
and-German alliance, the relations be-
tween England and France being close
and England and Japan being allies. In
the promotion of these arbitration agree
ments there was in some quarters sus-
picion OF British machination. The ad-
vances Of Germany not only aid in ex-
tending the worlds arbitration policy, but
put an end to the suspicion that the
Anglo co-Japanese-America arbitra-
tfon endeavors have aught for their aim
than the promotion Of universal peace.
Evening star., 1911-05-31
The Bubbler.
From the Columbus Journal.

The .'bubbler' is fast taking the place
of the drinking cups, especially in pub
lie places. It is little device whereby,
on pressing q button. little stream of
water gushes from q spout, from which
a person may drink without touching his
lips to the concern. 1t is q clean and
handy affair. They ought to be in public
places where the wayfarer may get a
drink Of cooled water. There should be a
couple in Capitol Square. II there is not
money TO do this. cut down a few salaries
and get 1t. There is plenty OF money tor
all our needs, II II is rightly distributed.
And a drink of pure water Is one OF the
very hrst needs
Evening star., 1911-05-31
Ready=nnade
Screen Doors.

complete line of Readymade Screen
Doors now on display. We show them
lected hardwood. filed with good quality
black tapanned wire. and well put To-
eether. Natural color varnish finish,
complete with fixtures.
z.6x6.6 it., 2.8x6.8 f., 2.8x7 tt.
z.1ox6. 10 #. and 3x7 #. sizes.
$1z5, $I.5o and $500 each,
3.4x7.3 it., $500 each.
Evening star., 1911-05-31
Rich Oil Paintings
ait Greatly Reduced Prices.

er number of exceptional values in Oil Paint
iii ings which wish to close out They subjects OF
selection and importation. and represent the labors q
registered artists of both Paris and America Each
picture is handsomely and artistically framed
Very Appropriate for Wedding Presents.
Dutch Landing, by Alex. Mason, from $4,000 to $I675.
Dutch Pier, by Alex. Mason, from $4,000 to $1675.
Dutch Snowstom by Kamoreget from $4,000 to $43.5o
Subjects by Ernest Aes from 5000 each
Guitar Player by Maurice Ramart from $4,000 to 5000
Attic Window, by Maurice Ramart from $4,000 to 5000
Studies by Lionel Walden from to $I2 EACH
Spanish Mission, by sternbug Davis from $1,000 to $7
English Landscape by Victor Charreton from $500 to $3.50
Moonlight Scene by Victor Chaeton from $500 $3.50
Woodland Scene by Victor Charreton from 1oooo to $3.50
by Victor Charreton, from $8 90 to $425o
Fancy Heads by Edward Zer from $4,000 $3.50 each
Fancy Head by Edward Zier, from $1,000 to 5000
Spanish Cavaliers by Perez from $4,000 $55 EACH
Chance Meeting, by Perez, from $4,000 to $1575.
Flower Vender, by Apper, from 5000 to $3.50.
Carrier Pigeon by Appert, from 5000 to $3.50
Dutch Interior: by stone1: from 5000 to $3.50
French Scene by Tmmermans, from $8 $4375
Spanish Mission by S. Davds, from $4,000 to $I75oo
Marine Study by Belnyck from $125oo to $3.50
Marine Study, by Bellnyck, from $3.50 to $500
Terhct
Evening star., 1911-05-31

screens
Made for both windows ard
doors; many are familiar with
their superiority and general ex-
cellence. Weather-proof, pest
and germ proof; positively will
not sag; may be used at top or
bottom Of window.
Awnings.
Perfectly finished in every de-
tail and invariably satisfactory.
Careful work and high quality
materials make most formidable
combination.
Evening star., 1911-05-31

DIn order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence. letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed to any individual connected
with the ONCE, but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
TO tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1911-05-31
Where to Spend an Idle Hour.
From the Buffalo Enquirer

Those who do not know may be sur
prised to learn that one of the coolest
and best places to spend an hour or two
these days Is at the public library. An
hour or two daily for the man who is
unemployed or who has that amount OF
leisure time on his hands may result
more probably than anticipated, and
surely no harm will come from the dill
gent perusal Of standard works.