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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-07-23
Do YOU KNOW WISCONSIN?

Do you think you know a great
deal about Wisconsin?
Let the 1914 state fair answer
that question for you.
Look over the exhibits in the
various departments thoroughly,
and probably you will admit that
what you knew of Wisconsin wa,
mighty little.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-07-23
BEACHEY'S STUNTS AMAZE
EDISON, TIE FAMOUS WIZARD
Spends One Whole Day Trying to Figure How Bird
Man Does Things Others Have Pronounced Impos-
slble, and Then Isn't Satisfied With Conclusions
WILL BE DUSYLESS FAIR

There will be no sitting dust at
the 1914 state fair.
Secretary Mackenzie has arrang-
ed to oil streets and walks several
days before Sept IA, the opening
date, and sprinkling wagons will be
busy every day.
A fair without dust will be
novelty in itself.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-07-23
Norway.

In Norway it is still true that agri-
culture produces more money and
gives employment to more people than
any other industry. The lumber in
dustry comes next in Importance, and
fishing third.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-07-23
All His Fault

Mr. Flubdub-l lost my umbrella to-
day. Mrs. Flubdub-That's just like
you, John Henry. told you when
you left the house this morning TO
take one of the borrowed ones.-Puck-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-07-23
Estim atinq Il.

81 hope haven't kept you waiting
too long," gushed the girl
"Only about So worth" estimated
the young man with the taxicab out
side Pittsburgh Post.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-07-23
No Rival That WAY.

He-Have rival? She (coldlyl-
No; cannot think of another person
/ regard with such Indifference. Bos-
ton Transcript.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-07-23

misunderstanding goes on like fall
en- stitch in a stocking. which In the
beginning might have been taken up
by Q needle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-07-23
Friday Sept. IS. children,s day. ..........

Efforts being Wilson
present Thursday,
be
Roosevelt known
On
living will
speak, with
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-07-23
Why COUNTRY TOWNS
DECLINE

Continued fom First Page
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-07-23
PROGRAM OF STATE FAIR DAYS;
STATE DAY WEDNESDAY, SEPT. lie
Gov McGovern, ALI Living Ex-Governors and Best
known Politicians Expected to be In the crowds
Governor Probably Will Deliver Speech.

Milwaukee, Board OF Agrulure mas
day instead of coming Thursday will be Tuesday sept To- xe
in
than opportunity bad weather Inc u
Iected by the board follows
Automobile races
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-07-23

Lincoln Beachey In
aviation exhibitions
three times, harness
and running races.
Lincoln Beachey in
three exhibition flights,
harness and running
races; Gov. McGovern,
exgovernors and can&-
dates in attendance.
President Wilson Or
another we'll known mar
tional figure expected
to attend; L | n C o n
B e a C b y in three
fights; harness and
running races.
Lincoln B e a C b e y in
three flights, probably
in race with Oldfeld;
school children invited,
harness and running
races.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-08-14
A TOUGH JOURNEY

l.. E. Belford of San Francisco,
who is well knuwn as mining
operator in various Nevada camps
and elsewhere, came into Reno Ist
night from Nina with l.. M. Lewis
another mining man after one of
the most trying experiences record
cd on the desert recently in which
the possibility of death was not far
removed. MIR. Bedford and Mr..
Lewis left Fallor several days ago
in so II. p. Pope Hartford auto.
mobile to examine some mining
property in an isolated part of the
country out from Goldyke and in
the region of WestviIle, and they
had all the troubles that heat,
punctures, etc, could provide in a
trip across the desert, finally re.
suling in their being without food
for nearly two days, down to the
last drop Of water, and making the
last six miles of their run into
Nina on the rims Of the s2hcels. -
Reno journal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-08-14
IS II DOUBLE -BARRtLLEO

The decision of the supreme
court in the action brought tr pi G.
vent the withdrawal of Gott and
Mckay from the republican ticket
as randidat's for the nomination
for attorney general at the prlm sry
election seems to be doubled bar
relied. The court permits the
withdrawal Of Gott, but holds Me-
Kay on the ticket.
The court must have good rea-
sons, that docs not appear IN the
Appeals report found elsewhere for
permitting GOtt to withdraw ana
denying the same right to Mckay.
Without the reasoning of the
c0uat, The decision seems TO he on
both sides Of the question, and in
common parlance double -barrellcd.
The court also holds Springmeyer
on the ticket as progressive and
knocks him on the republican
ticket. lH other words George is
held to his first love and prohibit
cd from flirting in the republican
camp.
The decision also holds that a
cannon Withdraw the fee
he has paid for fling his nomina-
tion papers, if he afterwards with
draws. Until a copy of the decis-
ion is received it will b, impossible
70 state the status of Allen Nc
Bride as II candidate for the as
sembly, the reasoning Of the court
may hold that he is still candi-
date for state senator and it may
not.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-08-14
WHEN A PROGRESSIVE
IS A REPUBLICAN

The case of the State of Nevada
ex rel George B. Thatcher against
George Springmeyet and Richard
Mckay, raising the question as to
whether Mckay having filed for at
torney general on the Republican
ticket could withdraw and whether
Springmeyer, having filed as Ii pro-
gressivc could also file as a Repub-
lIcan, came up for argument before
the Supreme court this morning,
Attorney General thatcher and
Judge w. W. Griffin representing
the petitioner and Sardis Summer
field, George Springmeyer, and
Richard McKav representing the
respondent.
Mr.. Summerfield cont ended for
the respondents that the statute " ss
broad enLugh to allow MIR. Mckay
to withdraw if he so desired, and
that MIR. Sprirgmeyer could file a:
q Republican as well as Progress,
sive claiming that the Republican
party and the Progressive party
had really fused in Nevada.
The attorney general contcndec
that the statute was mandatory a!
10 the affidavit to be filed b,
Springmt yer and that he rould no
file two afiidavits consistently
Judge Griffin argued that ther
was no showing of fusion and tha
none existed anywhere Us a fact
that law ~as IS binding on Spring
meyer as on any one else and tha
the court having decided in tn
Keith case that an elector rould no
change his party affiliations afte
giving one at the time of registra
tion certainly as a candidate coul
NOT. He cited the appointment q
flethCer as Progressive by Gov
ernor Oddie to show that there wa
no fusion Of the two parties what
ever, thus recognizing the Progres
size party as party. - Appeal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-08-14
SAM PLATT

The announcement of Sam Platt
as a republican candidate for
United States senator appears in
this issue.
Mr.. Platt is a native of Nevada
and one of its foremost citizens.
tie is an able lawyer, clean citi-
zen and an ardent republican. AL
though we expect to oppose him
with all our energy during the
campaigr, we cheerfully testify to
his ability and worth as citizen
of the state. AS citizen he is en-
titled tn the hearty respect of all,
but as republican candidate fol
United States senator he should
and will icctiVe the determined
opposition of all who believe in the
principles and policies of the pres
ent administration. With MIR. Plati
as citizen We have no quarrel but
with him as the republican candi-
date for United States Senator we
are at war. The principles he adj
vocates and the policies he would
assist in forcing On the administers
tion, if elcete,l, are in our iudg-
ment, detrimental to the best in
terests of the great mass of the
American people. That is sufficient
reason for the opposition of this
paper
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-08-14
BEWARE OF SPEEDY SURGEON

Beware of the surgeon who has
record for speed in perfurmirg
operations, advises Sir Berkley
Moynihan in his recent address be.
fore the British Medical associa-
tion. The great difference in shock
and prosiration following different
cases of the same operation IS usu-
ally the result Of opposite methods.
The gentle surgeon who handles
the tissues and organs SIS if they
were his own and avoids bruising
Or insulting the nerves as if they
were awake and conscious must
take much more time for his work.
The operator who works with one
eye on the clock laceratcs, tears
and upsets patients internal
economy. and he is much more like
ly to overlook something. Second
operations most frequently follow
quick, brilliant first performances
DIR. Moynihan refers to the tao
tics of the brilliant speed record
holders rs canine methods" OF
course, nobody wishes to be upon
the operating table a moment
longer than :.cccnse"-v, nor take an
extra breath of ether. But the re-
suits Of few drops more of anaes-
tnetir are negligible and net to be
compared with The miscries and
often fatal effect of shock.
1.-The perfect surgeon must have
the heart of lion and the haLd
of lady, never the claws of lion
and the heart Of sheep. An opera
tion is done quickly enough when
il is done right"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-08-14
CHURCH BUILDING

"epo''" 'eee''e" ny inc Ne"
'o' n '7"i lleh '"''Hus paris OF Inc
country 'h"ica'e tha' 'hls VIII be a
"u"'et se"So" III 'hurch buildings
'""" ioI u" s'a's past despite 'he
'"'N VI ''''aLc'"' ana INDUSTRIAL de-
p''S'""' |"n'''e's mus lar call
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-08-14
THE SORROW OF THE NATION

This afternoon Mrs. Woodrow
Wilson, faithful and beloved wife
of the President. passed from
earth. For months she had strug-
gled to prolong her existence and
her usefulness. Yesterday, realiz-
ing the stress that was upon the
executive head of the Nation,
touched him tenderly upun the
arm and said: 81 am better"
Then. smiling she passed into her
lest Inconsistencies, with but one
further wish, that Congress, as
lawmsker for the District of Col
umhia, wipe out its plague spots
Congress took this action IN silence
without the calling of the roll O;
audible response, making the wist
of that gentle spirit in the White
House thing achieved.
In his sorrow, the people of thu
United States and Of the world
share the sorrow of the man wht
stands as the chosen head of thu
only grent Power which stands
alOof in this time Of conflict, onl.
laboring to bring peace.-Gazrtte
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-08-14
OUR HARD TIMES

When one visits the shops and
the railroads trains, and the high
priced restaurants, and secs the
automobile trips and tie summer
jaunts and S5 bills fitting abnut,
he naturally thinks with President
Wilson there is a good deal of psy-
choIogy mixed NJ with the situa-
ti0n. Of course, there is some
depression, there always is. in three
fourths Of the cases gond times
nade il Business Is like tho tides
Of the ocean, UP and down they go,
according to law. Good times make
bad times. That is easily explain
ed. When bad times stop specula.
ton, that is the first step to good
times. Rut 1t is the funniest bad
times when there seems to be
plenty Of money and nearly every
body is cnjoying il. When gnod
times really come We will hardly
know what to do with ourselves
Columbus, o. Journal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-08-14
USE BORAX

As result of experiments, the
specialists Of the department Of
agriculture have discovered that O
small amount of ordinary borax
sprinkled daily on manure will
effectively prevent the breeding of
the typhoid or house fly. Similarly,
the same substance applied to gar
bage, refuse, open toilets, damp
floor and crev.ces in stables, cellar
or markets, will prevent fly eggs
from Matching. Borax will not kill
the adult fly nor prevent it from
laying eggs, but its thorough use
will prevent any further breeding d
The investigation, which includ-
cd experiments with many sub
stances was undertaken to discover
means of preventing the breeding
of flies in horse manure as fertil-
i7er for use by the farmer. II was
felt that IL some means Of prevent.
ing the breeding of flies near a
human hnbitation could be devised,
the diseases spread by these filthy
germ carriers could be greatly re-
duccd While the "Swat the fly
campaign" traps Bnd other devices
for reducing the number Of typhoid
carrying flies are of v4luc, they are
of less Importance than the proven
tion Of the breeding. was realiz-
ed however, that no measure for
preventing the breeding of flips
would come into common use un.
less 1t was such that the farmer
could use il on his manure pile
without destroying it's usefulness
for growing plants, and without
introducing into tho soil any cub.
stance that would interfere with
his crops.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-08-14
BIG REWARD OFFERED FOR
W|NNEMUCCA CHINAMAN

The news has reached the ChiEese
colony in Winnemucca that a re-
ward Of $50, 900 has been offered
ay the Chinese government for the
capture of Joe Chockman, formerly
of Winnemucca. Chockman was in
the restaurant business and inter-
ested in two or three other enter
prises in Winnemucca during his
residence here. He is cousin Of
Sing Lee, the merchant Of this
place. He was very active while
in this country in spreading the
propaganda Of the Chinese revolu-
ticn ard was recognized power in
the American branch of the New
Chinese party. He was a great
friend of DR.. Sun Yet Sen. Chock-
man had some large schemes for
the development of latent resources
in China when the revolutionary
party should have gained control.
He had plans for building railroads
electric lines and developing great
water power. He left Winnemucca
and went to China about three
years ago, and was one of the
valued aides of DR.. Sun Yet Sen.
His party not having gained the
ends which short time ago secm.
ed probable, Chockman is still
working for his ideals and against
the existing pp.ers in China and
SO formidable has he become that
the big reward has been offered
for his capture.
His friends in Winnemucca say
with confidence that the govern
ment cannot ratch him. He has
too many in sympathy with him
for that. Humboldt Star.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-08-14
SUfFREGISTS
RETURN TO ELKO

Miss Anne Martin and Miss
Mabel Vernon returned tn Elko
last evening from a weeks autamo.
bile tour Of Lumnillc, Ruby, Clover
and Starr Valley. The sufrragists
interviewed practically all the men
and women living on the ranches
and report they find an ovcrwhem-
ing sentiment favorable TO suffrage.
In the trip the ladies held meetings
at Skclton, Ruby Valley POsto0icc,
Tobar, Metropolis, Contact and
Wells.
Miss Vernon went to MoLtcllo
yesterday where she held n large
meeting at the Railway Club last
night. Miss Vernon says tho wo-
men in Montcllo are very cnthus-
astic and formed suffrage organi-
cation immediately after the public
meeting last evening.
The women Of Wells met at the
home Of Mrs. Richard O'Ncil last
Thursday night and formed q
branch of the Nevada Equal Fran
chisc Society with Mrs. p. +. Neil
son, president, Mrs. Frank Jtannoy,
vicc.presidcnt, Mrs. +. T.. JacOby,
secretary and Mrs. II. n. Corycll,
treasurer. Mrs. e. +. Nelson ac-
companicd Miss Murtin to Elko by
automobile visiting oil the ranches
in Starr Valley wheic the people
were foLnd to be ali far md none
against equal suffrage.
The suffrage workers left this
morning for Buckhorn where a
meeting will be held this evening.
Sunday noon a meeting Is sHhedul-
ed for Mineral Hill. a meeting
will be held at Eureka Sunday
night and another mt Austin Mon
day evening. Miss Martin and Miss
Vernon will then return to Reno by
way Of Battle Mountain. They will
have completed tour OF Hum.
huldt, Elko, Eureka aud Lander
counties and declare they are sure
Of n biz majority FOR the woman
sufTFnpc amendment.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-08-14
MCKAYS NAME WILL
STAY ON TICKET

This afternoon the Supreme
court handed DOWN the decision in
the slusbble of candidates for the
Republican nomin ation for attorney
general.
The opinion Of Justice McCarran,
cnncurred in by Chief Justice Tai
bot, holds that there was nothing
specifically prohibited by statute
which would prohibit a party from
withdrawing until he he'd received
thc :cmiaetina, hence as neither
Gott nor Mckay was nominated
when GOtt endaavored to withdraw
ne should have hecn permitted 10
do 50, but his withdrawal immed-
lately made Mckay the nominee of
his party by reason of the pruvis-
ions of subdivision 3 of section ID
OF the primary act which provides
that when there is no contest for an
office any party who has filed his
nomination papers becomes his
party non inee.
For the foregoing reasons the
writ prohibiting the secretary OF
state from certifying the name OF
Springmsyer as candidate for the
nomination OF TIE Republican party
Of the Office of attorney general
also prohibits the secretary of state
from allowing the name Of z. A
Mckay to ne withdrawn. A wri
should also issue prohibiting tn,
: secretary Of state from returning
J the filing fee pal | by Raymond a
Gott.
4 In the matter of Mckay, Justic
2 NorcrosS dissenttd conrurring O
t two other points.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-08-14
MRS. WILSON'S FUNERAL

Out of respect to the memor, OF
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, wife of the
president of the United States,
Governor Oddic has directed the
closing of all executive offices in
Nevada, on Tuesday, the day OF
Mrs. Wilson's burial. The cover.
nor's proclamation to that effect is
rs follnws:
Whereas. The death of Mrs.
Woodrow Wilson, beloved wife of
the president Of the United States,
occurred at the White House,
Washington, on Thursday, the 9Th
instant; now, Therefore, /, Taskcr
l.. Oddic, governor of the state OF
Nevada hereby direct that all exc
cutive departments IF the state
govrnmcnt close on Tuesday, Aug
ust llth, the day Of her funeral, as
n mark of the states profound re-
spcct for her memory and deepest
sympathy for the great sorrow
which has brfaIlcn our President.
Given under my hand and the
Great Seal Of the state Of Nevada
at the capitol in Carson City, this
9Th day of August in the year OF
our Lord. A. D., 1914.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-08-14
CRIMINAL CARELESSNE5S

A man killed and two injured
yesterday in the construction work
being done nj the state capitol.
This makes total Of FIVE men who
have already been injured and it
would appear as if there was some
carrlrssness somewhere. Safety
first Is the cry MI over the state
but where is the safety at the
capitol? An overloaded platform
gave away and men were precipi.
tated to the basement to be broken
and torn. Who was to blame?
Who is to pay the penalty for the
carclcssncss? No one, of course
II will he named as only an accident
and the matter will he ended. -
Carson News.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-08-14
ANO GEORGE DID

The battlcship schools have made
some startling contributions to
literature. Here is the essay Of a
Filipino sailor who was told to
write about George Washington:
George Wassingham was sore
because Americal persons is not
free. lie sale to England on
(naming his own bat,leship) ship
and say to King. i express declar-
ACTON Of independence fjr AmcricaI
persons. King he say, 'Nothin
doin.' And Mr.. WassinVham tell
Admiral Dewey to shoot turret
guns ut him. Bime by king he
say will not rule Amcrical persons
cgain. Let George do it, say king
and today Amrrical persons is frie."
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-08-14
TWO CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENTS

Two amendments to the constitu-
tion Of Nevada will be submitted
for popular vote at tue election in
November. according to notice
sent out by Secretary Of State
Brodigan to all the county clerks
OF the State. 1t is the duty uf the
county clerks to publish these
proposed amendments three times
within the thirty days prior to the
general election and also to send
out copies TO the election officials.
Chief in Importance of the
amendments is that confcfring the
right Of suffrage upon women. The
other amendment is one proposed
by resolution in the legislature of
1911, which was adopted by the
legislature of 1913. amending Soc
tion 2 of article Is changing the
form of the official oath. 1t elimi-
mates the provision concerning
duels.
The resolutions embracing the
amendments to be made in the con-
stitution, as SET forth in the copies
sent OFT, follow:
he it resolved by the Assembly
the Senate concuriing, that section
of article 2 Of the constitution O!
the state of Nevada be amended tC
read as follows:
Section |. All citizens Of ihC
United States (hot laboriEg under
the disabilities named in this con
stituti 'n) of thu age of q years az,
upwards who shall have actually
and not ronstructively, resided il
the State six months, and in tn
: district or county thirty DAYS mex
preceding any election. shall be en-
titled to vote for all officers tha
now or hereafter may be elected b
the people, and upon all question
submitted to the electors at sue
election; provided, that no perso
who has been or may be convicte
of treason or felony in any Stat
or territory of the United State:
unless restored to civil rights, an
! no idiot or insane person shall
entitled to the privilege of an elet
tor. There shall be no denial q
the elective franchise at any elet
tion on account of sex.
: "Resolved by the Assembly, tn
senate cnncurring, that section 9 o
; article Is of the constitution Of tn
State cf Nevada be amended so a
to read as follows:
Section 2. Members of tn,
legislature, and all officers, execu
tive, judicial and ministerial, shall
before they enter upon the dutie!
of their respective Offices take anC
subscribe TO the following oath:
i, ----.----- do s1lcmnly
swear (or affirm that | will sup,
port. protect and defend the c0nsti.
tuition and government of the
United States and the constitution
and government Of the State of
Nevada, against all enemies,
whether domestic or foreign, snd
that | will bear true faith, alIcg-
lance and loyalty to the same, an
ordinance, resolution or law of any
State Notwithstanding, and that
will well and faithfully Icrfur m
all the duties of the office If -----
on which | am about to enter, tif
an OATH so help me God; tif an
aflirmation), under the pains and
penalties OF perjury"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-08-14
Real TEST.

A welibehaved man never knows
whether his wife loycs him or not
But let him commit crime, tnd she
Will no, only proclaim her affection,
but sho will stand by him In man
ner TO attract the attention and nd
miratIon OF tho civilized world.--To-
polka Capital.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-08-14

Daily Thought
Tlmo wasted 10 existence, used, is
life.-.Young.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-07-16

Hard to do homework with an aching
back.
Brings you hours of misery at leisure
or at work.
If women only knew the cause-that
Backache pains often come from weak
kidneys.
'Twould save much needless woe.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for weak kid
neyS.
Read what AN Alma citizen says:
Mrs. Charles Vine, 42o +. Downie ST.,
Alma, Mich, says: Il have great faith
in Doan's Kidney Pills. They relieved me
of dull backaches and pains in my loins
and corrected kidney weakness. The
statement i gave some years ago telling
what Doan's Kidney Pills had done for
me still holds good. ] am confident that
Doan's Kidney Pills are fine kidney
medicine"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Vine
had. Mlburn Co., Props, Buff
falo, n. Y.