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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07

A New Jersey man, whose automo-
bile became stalled while he was try
ing to back it into a garage, suspects
that some one had put water into his
gasoline tank. It is always easy to
determine whether you are dealing
with water or with gasoline, and the
South Orange man was posted on this
point. He opened the tap, letting a.
thin stream from the tank dribble
upon the ground. Then he lighted a
match and threw 1t into the midst Of
the pool that was forming below the
automobile, knowing that If it was wa
ter it would not ignite. But it was
not water. The repairs which are nee.
essary on the autimobile as a result
of the fire that followed will cost the
owner $500-and wasn't he the lucky
boy that the tank didn't explode!
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07
Senate Fights Nicaraguan Plan

Washington, Aug. 4.-Opposition in
the senate to the plan of President
Wilson and Secretary Bryan for an
American protectorate over Nicara-
qua has received strong support from
representatives Of the liberal party in
that republic. When the senate COM
mittee on foreign relations takes up
the new treaty again it will be with
the knowledge that strong element
in Nicaragua is ADVERSE to yielding
any yestige of sovereignty to the
United States. The liberalists have
sent representative
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07
MUL HALL GIVEN TO HOUSE
Senate Finishes Examination of wit
ness and GriIIing Will Be Trans
ferred.

Washington, Aug. 4.-The senate
lobby committee has completed the
examination of Martin Mulhall. ex-
lobbyist" for the National Associa-
ton of Manufacturers, and the grill
ing of that individual will be trans
ferred to the house end of the capitol.
Chairman Garrett of the house COM
mittee announces that the examina-
ton of Mulhall by his committee will
begin Tuesday or Wednesday.
The house investigation, it is be-
ieved, will produce more bitterness
even than has characterized the. sen.
ate investigation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07
sayre Passes Bar Examination.

New York, Aug. 4.-Francis B.
Sayre, president Wilson's prospective
son-in-law, was notified by the APP
pellate division thai he had passed
bar examinations on the substance OF
law and on the code and pleadings.
He will be admitted to practice in
New York state next fall. Mr.. Sayre
is now connected with District Attor-
ney Whitman's Office, but in February
will go to Williams college as as
sistant to President Garfield. He does
not intend, however, to lose interest
in legal work.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07
PANTRY CLEANED
A Way Some People Have.
A. doctor said:

A doctor said:
Before marriage my wife observed
in summer and country homes, coming
culture, tastes and discriminating ten
denotes, that the families using Pos
tum seemed to average better than
those using coffee.
"Whenw were married two years
ago, Postum was among our first order
of groceries. We also put in some tea
and coffee for guests, but after Doth
had stood around the pantry about
year untouched, they were thrown
away, and Postum used only.
up to the age of % had been ac-
customed to drink coffee as a routine
habit and suffered constantly from in
digestion and all it's relative disorders.
Since using Postum all the old com
plants have completely left me and
sometimes wonder If ever had them"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich. Write for booklet, 1.-THE
Road to MELVILLE"
Postum comes in two forms.
Regular Unjust be boiled).
Instant Postum doesn't require boil
ing but is prepared instantly by stir
ring level teaspoonful In an ordinary
cup of hot water, which makes it right
for most persons.
A big cup requires more and some
people who like strong things put in
heaping spoonful and temper 1t with a
large supply Of cream.
Experiment until you know the
amount that pleases your palate and
have it served that way in the future
There's a Reason" for Postum
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07

George Mcconnell, the Yankee
pitcher, has a very bright little boy of
Eve. The youngster, who goes to most
of the ball games with his mother. is
very sore" loser. One day he
was Disguised to see his father
knocked out of the box. The next
day Jack WARRIOR suffered the same
sort of treatment, and after he had
dressed he went to sit with the Nc
Cornell family in the grand stand.
He and the little Mcconnell boy
are the best of chums, but this day
Hops" could not get a rise out Of
the little codger. Every advance was
met with cold disdain. Finally the
boy could repress his wrath no
longer.
60 on away from me-" he said,
"and don't ever talk to me again till
you win game. You're almost as
rotten as dad"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07

The steamship of the future will
be provided with a theater, moving
pictures, newspapers and every lux
ury and convenience enjoyed on land.
The only difference will be that the
life of a steamship as distinguished
from life on terra firma will be one
of motion. Even the subJugation of
seasickness is among the near con-
quests of the future, and ambitious
minds may already be INDUCING
dreams of line of airships SURPRISING
even the ocean liners in all the COM
forts OF home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07

A French woman wants the govern
ment to enlist women in the army.
She explains she does not think their
place is on the firing line, but in 9TH
er positions where they can make
themselves useful. In all fields of
womanly activities in war time, wom-
en- have not waited for government So
licitation or for remuneration, but have
been brave and invaluable volunteers.
They have even gone on the firing
line, not to kill, but to save where
it has been possible. There is no
war in history without it's record Of
devoted women fighting for and not
against humanity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07

Berlin, Aug. 5.-Justice James W.
Gerard, of New York, who has been
rendered the post of ambassador to
Germany by President Wilson, after
spending several days here in a vain
search for new quarters for the en-
bassy, is much discouraged at the
outlook. Justice Gerard has inspect
ed all the available houses in Berlin
and said last night that unless he
succeeded in finding place adapted
to the requirements Of himself, his
family and the embassy, he was Sc
riously considering declining the post.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07
California Express Rates Reduced.

San Francisco, Aug. 1.-The state
railroad commission of California has
ordered reductions in the express
rates of Wells, Fargo & Company,
amounting to a cut OF $750,000 from
present annual revenues. Every rate
Of the company in this state is abol-
ished by the order, which is effective
October 1. and over three million new
rates devised by the commission on a
ten-mile zone basis, are ordered eff
fectiye at that time. The company
Is ordered to operate six months on
the commissions rates.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07
Democrats and Republicans clasn.

Washington, Aug. democrats
and Republicans of the senate clashed
again in debate on the Underwood
Simmons tariff bill when Senator
Stone charged that the Republicans
we're deliberately attempting to bring
on a panic in their speeches attacking
the pending measure. Republican
leaders, denying any such intention,
declared they feared that such actu-
ally would be the result were the
measure enacted. Considerable prog
ress was made in consideration of the
bill.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07
Daring Aeronaut Shy Of Horse.


A lockwood farmer thinks these
balloonist fellows are queer. He is
still scratching his head over
strange remark by Capt Honeywell.
AS the balloon was packed and ready
for shipment to st. Louis, farmer
standing near, offered his team to
transport the balloon and the men to
lockwood. Honeywell demanded to
know If the horse was safe one.
"Yes| said the farmer, but a bit
afraid to automobiles" Nothing do
ing then" said Honeywell. Il wouldn't
care to risk my life behind scary
horse" And Honeywell had ridden a
balloon from Kansas City, fleeing be-
fore a storm the whole way!-Toledo
Blade.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07
-Four Months Of Extra Session.

Washington, Aug. -Four months
of the extra session of the Democratic
congress have passed, with the tariff
revision bill still in the early stages
of consideration by the senate, the
lobby investigation about to become
a double barrelled affair, with senate
and house committees probing, the
Mexican situation engaging deep in
terest in both branches, and Republi-
can leaders getting FESTIVE in the heat
over President Wilson's determination
to force currency legislation on what
they term "a tired out congress"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07

So many stories of cruelty and
tyranny have been told of life in the
German army. that it is pleasant
relief to read the fact that when
a private soldier at one post lay
so i'll that only blood TRANSMISSION
could save his life II of the officers
volunteered to supply the needed life
nuid and one was selected by lot. The
kaiser has sent personal telegram
OF congratulation to the brave and hu.
name officers who thus testified to
the value of man in the ranks.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07
EVELYN THAW A BANKRUPT
Schedules Her Liabilities at $s,o54
Assets $3.50, in Voluntary Petit
ton Just Filed

New York. Aug. 4.-Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw, Harry X. Thaw's wife, filed a
voluntary petition in bankruptcy in
the federal district court here.
Her liabilities she schedules as S..
054; her assets as $3.50, represented
by household furniture.
Her chief creditors, she states, are
a woman's tailoring establishment, to
which she owes $3,S64 for gowns, and
n firm of silversmiths, who recently
obtained Judgment of $2,569 against
her
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07

Woman having decided to wear
modest clothes, an extra session OF
congress was Immediately called. The
president was present in person.
The gravity OF the situation" he
said, rs unnecessary for me to dilate
upon. The question is-what can be
done?"
committee was appointed to wait
upon the ladies, who remained firm.
Wall street was suspended and the
leading banks all failed. The balance
of trade reverted against us by several
billions, and on top of this the crops
gave indications of total collapse.
Thereupon woman, tanning herself.
complacently remarked:
What is the use of having suffrage
when we can do things like this p
Life.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07
Largest Find Of Indian Relics.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Aug. 4-Work-
men excavating for a basement here,
unearthed cache containing 20 cop
per Indian implements, the largest
find of its kind in Wisconsin. The
implements consist of three drills, Is
spear heads, one avn and one I'M
known article. They are valued at
several hundred dollars and are sup
posed to have been made by a pre-
historic race of the Lake Superior re-
gion. The implements are in the
possession of Thomas Watson, mail
carrier.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07

In a total membership of 700 the
San Francisco Dishwashers' Union
boasts" of 100 college graduates.
They have simply reached their level.
not because of a college education, but
in spite of 1t.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07

1t is said that the needle is popular
In English society and that even
men are taking to embroidery. If this
is the case, the militancy of the suf-
fragettes may be merely an effort to
restore the natural balance
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07
Finishes 1.eoo Mile Walk,

Minneapolis, Aug. Edward Pay
son Weston, aged IS. walked into Min
neapolis today and finished his 1900
mile, 60-day hike, from New York city.
He came to lay the corner stone of
the Minneapolis Athletic clubs build
ing
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07

Kitchen accomplishments seldom
serve to enhance the attractiveness
of a bride, whereas in a wife they
sometimes assume possibly undue
proportions. Which is to say, Love,
though blind, soon gets hungry.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07
A,,toist Kills Pedestrian.

ST. Louis, Aug. 2.-Russel K.
Cooper. sales manager for whcse.
sale hardware company OF st. JOS.
eph. Mo-, was struck by an autopfo
bile and instantly killed at . busy
downtown corner.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07
Lumber Suit Evidence In.

Chicago. Aug. Hearings in the
government suit against the alleged
lumber trust were completed here
when the government put on its last
witnesses.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07

A Chicago preacher says it is impos-
si5le for man with an income OF
81 900 day to be religious. The trou
bio with having an income like thai
is It makes q fellow feel like celebrat
Ing
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07

Newedd-Did you spend so much
money as this before l married you?
Mrs Newedd-Why, yes.
Newedd-Then / can't understand
why your father went on so when /
took you away from him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07
Brief Telegraph SSfffs,gs
Mine Fire; 23 Entrapped.

Glasgow, Aug. 5.-The Mavis Valley
pit of the Bladder colliery, twelve miles
from this city caught fire and % min
ers were entombed in it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07

"It is said that Queen Mary clingl
to the old-fashioned sidesaddle."
ANY one who rides On one hes tos
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07

Mps.Winriowss Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamnn-
tion, allays pain, cures wind colic25c botaia =,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07
National insurance Convention Ends.

Burlington, VT, Aug 4. J. R.
Young, insurance commissioner of
North Carolina, was elected president
at the closing session of the National
Association of Insurance Commission
ers convention.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07
Juet like Mother

Mrs. Chatt-Did mother receive you
with open arms, dear?
Mr.. Chatt-No; with open mouth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07
Monroe, S. D., Suffers Fire Loss.

Monroe, S. D., Suffers Fire Loss.
Monroe, S. D., Aug. 4.-Fire in the
business section caused loss Of $780,
900. Among the heaviest losses were
those of the O'Neil Lumber company
and the Monroe News.
Condition of Portugal President Bad.
Lisbon, Aug. 5.-President Manuel
de Arrigia, who has been i'll for sew
eral days, is suffering from stone in
the kidney. 1t is announced that his
heart is extremely weak and that his
condition is grave.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07
Women Police for CHICAGO.

Chicago, Aug. 4-Mayor Harrison
has appointed 10 policewomen in ac-
cordance with a recent order prepar-
ed by the city council They will
be assigned to duty at public bath
ing houses and dance halls.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07
The soil OF shallow minds 10 fne for
growing weeds.

Some dogs are born foolish, shs
same as some men.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07
Seek Probe Of Coal Trust.

Washington, Aug. Investigation
of the hard coal trust was proposed
in resolution by Representative Muir
ray of Massachusetts. 1t calls on the
Department of Commerce, the De-
partment of Labor, and the Interstate
Commerce Commission for informa-
ton as to the ownership of anthracite
lands by railroads and to prices of
costs of production.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-08-07
cIough to Be N. p. President.

New York, Aug. g. William r.
Clough, first vice president and a
member of the executive committee,
is to be the successor of Howard Ell
lott as head of the Northern Pacific
railway, according to authoritative an
nouncement in Wall street.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-09-10

have been introduced in different de-
partments contributions have more
than doubled; the membership has SUBJ
stantially increased, but best of all, a
new fervor and spiritual revival is
seen. On Wednesday,, July 9, they
dedicated remodeled house of wor-
ship, which was beautifed and made
new at cost Of $4,000, no small
undertaking for small congregation.
Prof. John R. Wilson, D.. D., of
the Pittsburg Theological seminary,
preached the dedicatory sermon of
strength and beauty. 1t was the
browning day in the history of the
church 1t was the result of large
sacrifices and abundant labors. May
their influence be mightier still and
their joy Increase
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-09-10
ALFALFA BEST CROP
FOR ATLANTIC STATES

There is no set rule by which to
grow alfalfa; nor is It's adaptabuity
confined to any certain type Of soil
or climatic condition. Il II grown
proftably in evey country Ia Europe.
in Central Asia and in every state and
territory in the United States, and In
Canada. Everywhere, results have
shown by the actual experiences OF
farmers, that it ought to become
staple crop on every farm.
Alfalfa Grows Everywhere
In many parts Of the United States.
enterprising farmers have for years
found profit In it's growing. No crop
will contribute so much to the agri-
cultural improvement Of the Atlantic
states as alfalfa. By giving back to
the crop-worn soil the elements OF
which it has been impoverished. by
the continuous growing Of q single
crop, new era of prosperity will fol-
low.
Live stock farming will be taken
up and the fertilizing elements Of the
barnyard will be returned to the fields;
larger crops will be raised: WORKOUT
farms, many of which are today aban-
doned, will be converted into high
priced productive lands.
In speaking of alfalfa seen growing
in the vicinity of Syracuse. N. Y. the
editor Of the Rural New Yorker said:
Changes Farm Methods
whether it means that the soil in
this locality is we'll suited to alfalfa,
or that farmers have learned how to
grow it, it is fact that the crop
makes a wonderful showing there.
You find it everyWhere-in great bill
Lowry fields of green, along the road
sides-even in vacant city lots. The
crop crowds in Whether the seed is
sown by hand, dropped from passing
load of hay or scattered by the wind.
The majority of the farms show great
fields of it, and the character of farm
ing is slowly changing as more and
more alfalfa is grown. On fruit farms
or small private places the crop is
changing methods and habits. In fact,
the most interesting thing about these
alfalfa fields is the way they are
changing. the entire conditions Of the
country. 1t is similar to what happens
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-09-10

when new industry Is established in
a town or city.
II had chance to see alfalfa grow.
ing under what seemed to me about
the toughest chance you can give a
plant. The city Of Syracuse was buy
ing gravel from nearby field, to
use on the street. Tho workmen were
digging right into the hill, and it re-
quired hard labor to pick up this
tough. hard soil. AZ they dug they
followed the roots Of the alfalfa down.
Some Of the roots were quite as large
as my thumb, and I am sure that
many of them had gone down twenty
feet at least into this tough soil.
'On other farms saw alfalfa grow.
Ing at the top Of steep clay hills,
which were formerly almost useless
for farm purposes unless heavily ferti
lied with stable manure. Now that
alfalfa has been started these hi1l-tops
have become about the most profitable
fields on the farm. At another place ]
saw fair crop of alfalfa growing in a
thin streak Of soil over a rocky ledge.
There were not IS inches of soil GOV.
er1ng the solid rock, yet the alfalfa
was thriving. I have been told that
this is the condition under which al.
falfa will not grow, yet here it was
giving more forage than any red GLOW.
er we can grow.
Gives Greater Profits.
AS I said alfalfa is changing the
character of farming in central New
York. It is not easy to realize just
what this means without visiting this
| favored section. This new forage
plant brings fertility and feed to the
farm. It is just like having a fertil-
izer factory and a. feed store drop out
of the skies upon the farm, to get this
| alfalfa we'll started. 1t would not be a
| very bright farmer who would con.
tinue to grow wheat or some other an
nual crop which brings him $25 pei
acre when a permanent crop like al
falfa will guarantee $50. Some farm
ers are quicker to see. this than 9th
ers, but in the end the majority OF
them will see it and then we will see
a change. These alfalfa farmers are
teaching a great object lesson on thei1
| farms
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-09-10

The Orleans County historical socie-
ty, an organization which has for more
than SO years recorded in perm anent
form articles and historical facts re.
'lating to this county, is little known to
the majority of our people. 1t is new
ertheless worthy organization and de-
serves the support of a larger circle
of public-spirited citizens. The orga-
nizatfon at present is publishing the
historical addresses delivered in con-
nection with the centennial celebration
of the town of Lowell on July a. 1912.
and the material of historical value
collected at the dedication of the
Wright soldiers monument erected in
Coventry last year. F. w. Baldwin of
Barton is president and would be
pleased to hear from anyone interested
in this organization or the work it ac-
complishes.s
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-09-10

complete by lake, three miles long
and mile and half wide, which lay
at our feet like a gem in the hand of
"the old man Of the mountain :"
81 chided our friends for not blowing
their horn more resoundingly. People
cross continents and oceans to see
borO is by no means unknown. Pro.
fessors from all the big eastern
colleges have cottages around the lake.
They say there are a thousand stran-
gers within their gates this season.
..Dr. N. C. McDill used to say that
his congregation was the only one he
knew that was not in the corner of
the Lords vineyard. Vermont Pres
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-09-10

bytery surely is in the corner, but it is
a choice corner and should not be
neglected. We have some excellent
preachers and superior people in the
Green Mountain State"
In connection with the story of the
dedication of the Greensboro Presby-
terrain church and picture of the same
the Monitor copies from the issue of
''The United Presbyterian" for July
"a, the following which it acknowl-
edges from Rev. c. E. Garvin of East
Craftsbury "This church has made
remarkable progress since the coming
of Rev F. A Collins as pastor, about
two and half years ago. At that