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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-23
GOVT. IS UPHELD
JUDGE KOHLSAAT QUASHES WRIT
OF HABEAS CORPUS GRANT
ED NINE DEFENDANTS.
DODGED THE COURTS 9 YEARS
Obstacle Removed, Trial May Be Be-
gun-FulI Jurisdiction Declared
to Be Vested In District
Tribunal.

Chicago, Illinois. - Ten packing
house magnates whom the government
has sought for more than eight years
to bring to trial on charges Of viola
ton of the Sherman antitrust law will
face jury.
The last avenue of escape, the final
plan to temporize, and the last des-
perate expedient of the packers to
staVe off a trial, was blocked by
decision of United States Circuit
Judge c. G. Kohlsaat, when he quashed
writ of habeas corpus previously
sued out by them, and, in granting
them an appeal from his decision, re-
fused to take the defendants out Of
the custody of the district court.
Counsel for the packers were grant
ed right to appeal on the question of
whether the court erred in quashing
the writ of habeas corpus. They will
take that question, which involves
also an attempt to have the Sherman
laws penal section declared unconsti-
tutional, because of indefiniteness, to
the supreme court of the United
States. But, by refusing himself to adj
NIT the defendants to bail, and re-
curing that they should be surrender
ed back to their bondsmen, Judge
Kohlsaat keeps the packers in the
physical custody of the district court,
and so far as lawyers could figure out,
makes it impossible for the defendants
to avoid standing trial. Their appeal
on the habeas corpus writ is separated
from the main issues in the case.
1t will be the first time since July
1, 1903-when the government first
began it's prosecution against them
that the department of justice has sue
ceeded in forcing thin to trial.
Through nearly nine years of litiga-
ton, the defendants have successfully
interposed obstacle after obstacle to
prevent consummation of the govern
ment's plans.
The men are indicted for criminal
conspiracy to restrain commerce, and,
if convicted, may be sent to Jail.
Judge Kohlsaat, in his decision, de-
clared that the plea of the petitioners
that an immediate adjudication of the
constitutionality of the penal section
of the Sherman law-under which the
packers were Notwithstanding
special and extraordinary reasons why
it should be granted, was untenable.
I'm the opinion of this court, the
district court has full jurisdiction, and
for this court to intervene and in.
quire into the constitutionality of the
law, after that question had been
raised and decided in the district
court, as pleaded by the government
would be in effect a review of the de,
cision of the district court.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-23
AcHIEvEMENTs IN IGNORANCE:

Geenral Barry's report concerning
the deficient education of many can
didates examined for admission to
West Point Military Academy is in
teresting from more than one point of
view. These young men were not ia
ken at hazard from the mass of their
fellows, nor were they merely young
men Of average ability. Each of them
had been selected and chosen as a
nominee for cadetship. Each OF
them had presumably prepared for the
examination he knew awaited him.
says the New York World. Yet many
of them disclosed a degree of tgnor-
ance concerning history and literaae
ture that could hardly be surpassed
among illiterates. One OF these as
pirants for West Point stated that
Lee and StonewalI Jackson had fought
at Princeton and Trenton, another
that the battle of Waterloo was fought
between "Nepolican" and 'EWelling
ford" OF Mason and Dixons line 1t
was said it divides Maryland from
Georgia" Among the most import
ant writer's of the nineteenth century"
were included "Eller Wheeler Wilcox,
Ebert Huggard, Jack London and
Dorothy Dix" These young men are
graduates of American schools. To
them have been open from their boy
hood all the advantages of public IL
braries and an incessant and we'll
nigh countless stream Of magazines
and newspapers. They surely are not
dull boys nor unambitious. Their ig-
norance, therefore, is as discreditable
to their teachers as to themselves.
The idea Of retaining Russian
swamp lands is not new. Like many
other valuable ideas 1t sprang up in
the fertile mind of Peter the Great.
who built his capital in swamp, be-
cause 1t was the only place he could
find affording access to the sea. Peter
selected the Holmogori district in the
province of Archangel for raising
Dutch cattle because he noticed the
resemblance between the grass of
Holland and that of the Holmogori
district. 1t is now pointed out that
at small expense the vast swamps in
the province of Archangel can be
turned into lands covered with the
Holmogori grass, and that after few
years large portion Of it will be fit
for raising cereals and vegetables. A
systematic reclamation movement is
now planned by the Russian depart
ment of agriculture.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-23
In Strange Company.

The Visitor-And what is that gray
stone structure over there?
The Courier-Zat ees re armory for
Ee soldiers.
The Visitor - All, yes. And that
long, low building that looks like a
train shed-what is that?
The Courier-Zat ees re arsenal.
The VISITOR see. And what is the
big factory with the immense smoke
stack?
The Courier-Zat ees re gr-a-reat
iron works where is made re big gun
an re shot an re SHE'LL
The Visitor-And that peculiar look
Ing structure across the riyer-the
one with the rounded roof?
The Courier-Zat ees re powder
magazine.
The Visitor-And what is this mag
nificent marble structure with its won
derful dome and countless columns?
The Courier-Oh, Eat ees only ze
palace of peace! - Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-23
Prejudice Is a
Serious Menace

Prejudice is a hard thing to overcome.
but where health is at stake and the
opinion of thousands of reliable people
offers from yours, prejudice then be-
comes your menace and you ought to
lay 1t aside. This is said in the inter-
est OF people suffering from chronic
constipation, and it is worthy of their
attention.
In the opinion of legions of reliable
American people the most stubborn
constipation imaginable can be cured
py q brief use of DR.. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin. You may not have heard of It
tneIore, put do not doubt its merits on
olatantly advertised. 1t has sold very
successfully on word of mouth recon-
mendation. Parents are giving it to
their children today who were given 1t
fully said that more druggists use IL
personally in their families than any
other laxative.
Letters recently received from Mr..
s ana MIR Mrs. Il few Bolsh, baatfeld. wis.
ing the esteem in which DIR Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin is held 1t is mild.
gentle, non-griping-not violent like
salts or cathartics. 1t cures gradually
and pleasantly so that in time nature
again does its own work without ont-
side aid. Constipated people owe 1t to-
themselves to use this grand bowel
specific.
remedy before buying 1t in the regular
way Of a druggist at fifty cents or one
dollar a large bottle (family size) can
have sample bottle sent to the home
free OF charge by simply addressing DR..
w. b. Caldwell, POI Washington ST..
Monticello, Ill. Your name and address
on postal card will do.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-23
soLoNs OF ILLINOIS QUIT
TWO Houses Adjourn Sine Die Just Be-
fore Governors Message Pro-
roguing Session Arrives.

Springfield.-With the governor g
secretary waiting at the door to pre-
sent message proroguing the general
assembly. the house adopted sine die
adjournment resolution. The resolu-
ton was rushed to the senate. where
1t was concurred in.
When the call for a special session
will go out has not been determined.
1t may be predicted the date will not
be fixed, until after the adjournment
of the December term of the supreme
court, about December 20. Several
suits are pending in the court which If
decided against the state, will create
a condition of chaos such as never
existed In Illinois. The governor
therefore will await the courts action.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-23

Germany is fast becoming Ameri-
canized, according to the reports of
the British consul at Munich, who
notes the symptoms in altered trade
methods, the greater use of advertis-
ing by business houses and the growth
of luxury and restlessness in private
life, says the New York World. But
what will strike Americans them.
selves as the best evidence of Ameri.
can tendencies in Germany is con.
tanned in the mounting cost of living
in Germany and in the imperial chan.
cellor's suggestion that it must be &C,
cepted as part of the new conditions
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-23
HAS TRUST REMEDY
ROOSEVELT TAKES ISSUE WITH
TAFT ON ADMINISTRATION
COMBINE POLICY.
SAYS He WAS NOT MISLED
Former President Denies That There
Was Deception in Tennessee Coal
Merger-Asserts Present Antitrust
Law Is Useless.

New York.-Severe criticism of the
trust dismemberment policy of the
present administration is made by
Theodore Roosevelt in an editorial In
the Outlook. He advocates complete
governmental supervision of industrial
corporations as remedy for the evils
of business combines.
Before taking up his general theme
Mr.. Roosevelt pauses to deny that the
representatives of the Steel corpora
ton misled him while he was presi
dent.
Returning to the main subject. Mr.
Roosevelt continued:
ITO attempt to meet the whole prob
lem, not by administrative govern
mental action but by succession OF
lawsuits, is hopeless from the stand
point of working out a permanently
satisfactory solution. Moreover, the
results sought to be achieved are
achieved only in extremely insufficient,
and fragmentary measure by breaking
up all big corporations, whether they
have behaved well or Ill, into mum
Der Of little corporations, which it Is
perfectly certain will be largely and
perhaps altogether under the same
control.
Such action is harsh and mischiev.
GUS If the corporation 10 guilty OF
nothing except its size; and where, as
in the case of the Standard Oil. and
especially the tobacco trust, the cor
poration has been guilty of immoral
and antisocial practices, there Is need
for far more drastic and thoroughgo
ing action than any that has been
taken under the recent decree of the
Supreme court.
TN the case of the tobacco trust
for instance, the settlement In the cir
cult court, in which the representa-.
tives of the government seem inclined
to concur, practically leaves all of the
companies still substantially under
the control of 29 original defendants
Such result is lamentable from the
standpoint Of justice. The decision
of the circuit court, If allowed to
stand, means that the tobacco trust
has merely been obliged to change
its clothes and that none of the real
offenders have received any real pun
ishment.
Surely miscarriage of justice is not
too strong term to apply to such a
result when considered in connection
with what the Supreme court said of
this trust"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-23
QUAKE SHAKESC|T|ES
HoHENZOLLERN CASTLE AND
OTHER PLACES IN EUROPE
DAMAGED RY TREMoRS.
PEOPLE ARE PANIC STRICKEN
Theater Audiences Stampeded-vio-
lent Earth Shocks, Followed by
Several Lesser Ones Spread Alarm
Among Folks on Mountain Sides.

Berlin, Germany-An earthquake
which was felt over a wide area OF
central Europe, damaged the. castle OF
Hohenzollern, on the steep Zollenoerg,
near Hechingen, Prussia Statues
on the beautiful structure wers dis
figured and great cracks Appeared in
the towers.
In Ebingen, in the kingdom of Wur-
temberg. the entire populace fled to
an open field at the first shock and
spent the night in state of terror.
At Constance, in the grand duchy OF
Baden, colossal statue OF Germania
tumbled from the top of the post office
building into the street and the spire
of the cathedral fell into the church
yard.
Several buildings were cracked in
Frankfort, where the residents rushed
into the streets panic-stricken. A rail-
way viaduct collapsed near Laublin-
gen and panic took place in the
theater at Heidelberg. st. Stephens
church was one of several buildings
damaged at MulhaHsen, Alsace-Lor-
A01AC. OGVGIO llCuOIS WGlO dlSO lCAS
at Strassburg, Munich and Mayence,
and less violent shocks are reported
from Vienna, Austria
Berne.-A violent earth tremor, vi
brating from north to south, was felt
throughout Switzerland, the strongest
shocks being felt at Berne and Zurich
In the Alps range and the Interlaken
district. Sharp shocks were also felt
at Geneva and Chamounix, the vibra-
tons sending great avalanches' rush
ing down Mount Blanc.
No loss of life was caused, but the
residents of the affected area were
panic-stricken. They rushed from
their houses and the theaters and re-
manned in the streets all night. Many
tainted from fear. Much damage to
property was caused and several
stree cars were derailed at Geneva.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-23
PACKERS TRIAL is HALTED
Nine Surrender on Bonds and Are Re-
leased Pending Arguments on
Habeas Corpus.

Chicago.-The beef packers now
under federal indictment. and to be
tried next month, sprung a surprise on
the government lawyers by appearing
at the United States mrshal's Office,
where their leading attorney, John S.
Miller, formally surrendered nine Of
them on their bonds. The only one Of
the defendants not surrendered was j.
Ogden Armour
Judge Kohlsaat issued a writ of
habeas corpus, and the packers were
released on bond.
The possibilities of the situation
are almost unlimited Should Judge
Kohlsaat make the write permanent
the government would take an appeal
to the Supreme court and months
would be consumed in argument and
legal moves. The government believes
that if Judge Kohlsaat rules against
the packers the trial may begin on the
date set. even though the defendants
appeal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-23
TRUST STOCK PLAN
STANDARD OIL ANNOUNCES ITS
SCHEME FOR DIsTRIBuTloN.
Holders of Parent Company VIII Re-
ceive Shares in Thirty Differ
ent Concerns.

New York.-The Standard Oil Com
pany of New Jersey declared a divi-
dend of seven dollars a share for the
last quarter of the year. This is the
last dividend to be declared before
the company dissolves under the man
date of the supreme court.
Since the Standard Oil was given
corporate form in 1882 it has distrib-
uted about $751;. 100000 in divi-
dends.
The Standard Oil Company Of New
York also declared a dividend of $50
share, which is equivalent to a
dividend of $305 share on the stock
of the Standard Oil Company of New
Jersey.
Following the meeting of the direc-
tors formal announcement was made
of the manner of distribution of
stocks of subsidiary companies to the
shareholders of the Standard Oil Com
pany of New Jersey. 1t provides that
in the segregation in compliance with
the decree of the United States Su-
preme court fractional parts of the
shares of subsidiary companies will
be exchanged for each share of the
New York corporation.
With the exception of the stock of
the Anglo American Oil Company.
Limited, the shares of the companies
will be ready for distribution Deem
Der l. Shareholders of the Standard
Oil Company of New Jersey will re-
ceive in exchange for their stock. the
stock of "a different companies.
The basis of distribution was de-
termined by the capitalizations of the
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
and it's subsidiaries
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-23

Biologists are claiming that the
greatest underground river in the
world flows from the Rocky noun
tains underneath New Mexico and
Texas. emptying itself in the Gulf OF
Mexico. This river is thought to be
in places several miles wide. and it is
believed that it feeds rivers that flow
upon the surface. The artesian we'll
belt of Texas is pointed to as the up.
lifting of the water from this river
often from eight hundred feet below
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-23
WALSH's WIDOW GIVEN ALL
Late Bankers viii Filed for Probate
Disposes of Estate Valued
at 100000.

Chicago-The will of John r.
Walsh was filed for probate. The
entire estate is left to the widow,
Mrs. Mary l.. Walsh, who is named as
the sole executrix. The estate con-
sists of 100000 in stocks and bonds
and single parcel of real estate, the
homestead.
Half of the 100000 in stocks and
bonds now is in the possession of the
estate; the rest is pledged as security
for loan. but will be redeemed in
full
The will was made by the banker
Oct. %, 1909, eighteen days after his
conviction on a charge of violating the
banking laws had been affirmed by the
United States circuit court of appeals.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-23
FEAR ANOTHER MEXICAN WAR
Danger of Uprising Prevents Recall
of United States Troops From
Border Line.

ashington.-Danger Of another
well-organized and formidable revolu-
tionary movement In Mexico has
caused the suspension Of the return
to their home stations of the Ameri-
can troops sent into the border coun-
try during the Madero revolution.
The attitude of the United States is
one of apprehension of further trou-
BILE, against which every precaution
neutrality.
Austin, Tex.-Two companies of
Texas Rangers were ordered to the
border, with instructions to prevent
any activity in Texas toward start
ing revolution in Mexico.
These movements were made after
a conference between Governor Col
quit and Ranger Captain Hughes,
who claims to have evidence that part
of the preparations for a Mexican
revolution are under way in this state.
Mexico City.-Preparations are be-
ing made by the Madero administra-
ton to meet possible revolutionary
movement in the north. In spite of
declarations made by the president
that General Reyes could not COM
mand a formidable following. the war
department has ordered the force Of
Gen. Juvencio Rebles, 1000 men of all
arms, to proceed from Torreon to
Lampaseos, in Nuevo Leon. Likewise
the ninth battalion is being moved
from Rosales, Chihuahua, to Monterey.
A battery of rapid-fire guns left here
for the latter capital.
A report is current that Reyes had
negotiated a loan of 100000 pesos
($8,000,Q00 gold) in San Antonio to
finance a new revolution.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-23
Wine nrinkInn.

France alone pays taxes In good
year on more than thousand mil
lions Of gallons of wine-and there
are six bottles to gallon-while AL
geria, planted with vines in the days
of the phylloxera, supplies no less
than two hundred millions. A tom
neau of 200 gallons is a pretty large
vessel; thousand such would fill
good-sized ship; and we have null
tiply that by thousand before we
reach the production of this one
French colony - one-fifth of all the
wine consumed in France.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-23
NAME YUAN PREMIER
REFORMERS DEMAND ABDIcA-
TON OF CHINESE THRONE.
U. S. Troops Stationed at Manila to
Go to Chinwingtao Within
Reach of Pekin.

Peking.-Nanking has been cap
tured by the revolutionists. accord
ing to dispatches received here.
The fall of the city marks the end
of one of the most desperately fought
battles of the war, lasting ten days
Following two days and nights of mas
sacre in which 1000 Manchus and Chi
nese were butchered, the loyal troops,
firmly intrenched In Purple Hill.
fought off the rebels. Several at
tempts to dislodge the imperial garri-
sons were repulsed with heavy loss of
life.
Yuan Shi Kai has accepted the
premiership. The Official Gazette con-
tanned an expression Of thanks from
Yuan Shi Kai to the throne for his
appointment, but the truth Is that
he did not undertake the task without
receiving guarantees that he would
have practically free hand In con-
Quoting affairs while he retained his
official position.
Another important development in
the capital was the issuance OF an
edict ordering Hsi-Liang, formerly
viceroy of Manchuria, to assume
command at Jehol, where the sum-
mer residence of the emperor is stu
ated in place of Putting. the Tartar
general.
Washington.-The state department
has virtually decided to send a regi-
ment of troops from Manila to Chin
wingtao, a seaport in China. about
$50 miles from Peldng on the Gulf OF
Pechili.
The purpose is to perform an inter
national duty under the Boxer treaty
in keeping open the line of communi-
cation between Peking and the sea.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-23
Revised Version.

Representative Henry of Texas, In
an eloquent and witty attack on In
ternational marriages, said the other
day in Waco:
THE Honorable Maude Laclands,
the little daughter of the Earl of Lac
lands and a Chicago pork queen,
once asked her mother:
Mamma, how long does a honey.
moon last?'
Lady Laclands with bitter smile
made answer.
1.-The honeymoon may be said to
last, my dear. until your husband be-
gins to poster you for money"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-23
WINTER BALLOON TRIP
From indianapolis to Lift the Lahn
Gun.


Indianapolis, Nov. 20.-In an effort
to lift the Lahm cup for long-distance
balloon flight, Captain G. M. Bum
baugh of this city started from here
in the aerial craft Dusseldorfer Wal.
ter Moffit, an amateur, was in the
basket as aide. The balloon rose to
height of about 800 feet and foated
away to the northeast in a 25-mile
wind.
There was a large crowd at the gas
works to cheer the start of the winter
balloon trip. Motif had not expect
ed to make the flight and went into
the basket wearing a light overcoat
and low-cut shoes. Captain Bumbaugh
was dressed to withstand the rigors
of trip in the north.
Besides the usual equipment for a
balloon trip, the Dusseldorfer carried
lime stove and a windshield. The
Lahm cup, which is offered by the
Aero club of America, is now held
by A. Holland Forbes, who won it
Oct IL, 1909 in flight from st. Louis,
Mo-, to near Richmond, Va.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-23
Washington Towns Flooded.

Seattle, Nov. 20.-Warm chinook
winds bringing a heavy downpour of
rain in the lowlands and melting the
six feet of early snow in the Cascade
mountains flooded the rivers of west
ern Washington. The torrents broke
the dam of the municipal electric
plant, cut off Seattle's water supply
demoralized railroad service, washed
out bridges and flooded many farms
and valley towns. No lives have been
reported lost. The water swept
through the streets of Benton, driving
the people to the hills.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-23
A Hunting Story.

An old backwoodsmap that Abra-
ham Lincoln often told of had very
heavy, over-hanging eyebrows, and
wore big spectacles with brass rims.
One day he came rushing into his
cabin and Selling his rifle, aimed it
carefully through crack Of the door
at great oak tree that stood near,
and fired.
What is it?" whispered his wife.
"A wildcat, Sairy," he said, en-.
citedly, ian | missed him!"
He hastily loaded and fired again,
and then again.
Now, hold on, joshua" said his
good wife. Let me look at you.
Why, laws-a-daisy, It's nothin' but a
little bug on one o. your eyebrows!"-
Housekeeper.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-11-23
THREE ADMIT TARRING GIRL
Pleas of Guilty by Kansas Assaiiants
of School Teacher Cause Sensa-
sation in Court.

Lincoln Center, Kan,EPleas of
guilty suddenly ANNOUNCED in the
court here by three of the most prom
inent men accused in connection with
the tarring of Miss Mary Chamberlain,
the Shady Bend school teacher, car.
ried the states attorneys almost off
their feet with surprise. Those who
announced pleas of guilty were: Ever
EFT G. Clark, president Of Shady
Bend milling company; Watson Scran-
ton, farmer. and Jay Fitzwater.
farmer.
Judge Grover reserved sentence.