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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06

Probably $500, 100000 of public
funds out of $3.50, 100000 expended
have been wasted on waterway pro-
iects. Any taxpaying citizens ia
niliar with the record would in
crease that estimate. Last ses-
sion two bills reported to congress,
aggregating $92, OOO,0O0,000, were
defeated, and $50,000,000 was turn
ed over to army engineers to dis
tribute Of that amount Gen. King
man, chief engineer. gave S2l ,278,
900 or As per cent Of the funds dis
tributed, to six rivers, whose com
bined actual commerce reaches less
than 10 per cent Of the Superior
Duluth tonnage. Six other rivers,
with insignificant commerce, were
given $,3,22O,000 from the same
fund. TWo-t thirds Of the allotment
largely went to deserted and traffic
less rivers"
This is the striking assertion OF
the best posted man on waterway
expenditures in congress, Represen-
tative James A. Frear, of Wisconsin.
Frear is the most formidable foe
of the river and harbor waste in the
country because he speaks with the
weight Of facts, and he opened the
campaign against the pork barrel in
congress with a broadside that we
do not believe any lobby will be able
to Withstand.
The chief responsibility for the
achievement of reform lies upon
two agents, the disinterested press
and those senators and representa-
tivesin congress who have the breadth
of view and the courage to combat
local and special pressure on behalf
of one Of the worst evils with which
the country has to deal.
Representative F'rear's remark
able speech to be found in the Cong
ressional Record of January 18th
pages Ills to 1165 inclusive, is q
compendium of facts on waterway
graft. 1t should be read by all edi-
tors, congressman, and citizens who
are willing to take part in the fight
against the gigantic waste Of our
system. Chicago Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06

Married, at the city Of River Falls.
April 3, 1916, by Edw. P. Sanderson,
Justice of the Peace, Annie Vanish
Of Kinnickinnic and Ward Smith of
the same place.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
MARRIED

Miss Esther Cummings and Mr..
Ansheim DIN. both of Big Timber,
Mont, were married yesterday,
April 5. They will make their home
near Big Timber, where the groom
operates farm.
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phone your news items to the
Journal. phone No. %.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Ground GriDper

Shoes in stock. If you have
trouble with fallen arches, buni-
ons, or other aches try pair of
Ground Grippers, Ladies', mems
and children'S.
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Continued from page u

III CIlC COLcAL'
The total vote in the four wards
was $50, the previous high record
being SOP. The first ward polled 40
votes and the other three wards to,
tailed SOL.
TOWN OF RIVER FALLS
The town Of River Fails held a
spirited election, the main feature
of which was the race between Fred
Smith and Chas. Hanson for Chair
man. Hanson had won out in the
caucus, but on Tuesday Smith was
written in and elected.
The officers elected are:
Supervisors-Fred Smith, Chairman,
j. H. McCue and B J. CaroIan.
Clerk-L j Kline.
Treasurer-Wm. Martin.
Assessor-Charley Hall.
Justices of the Peace-Frank
Baird, r. S. Wilcox.
Constable-Chas. Purfeerst.
Committee-Fred Smith, L. j.
Kline, J. H. McCue.
The town gave Knowles 103 votes.
A strong preference was shown for
Wilson over La Toilette. Roosevelt
received l vote.
TOWN OF TROY
The town of Troy showed prefer
ence for La Toilette over Wilson in a
vote of IA to 5, and also gave prefer
ence to the La Toilette delegates.
The following town officers were
elected:
Supervisors-A. G. Rummelle,
chairman, j. L. Chapman, Fred
Younggren.
Clerk-W. A. Chapman.
Treasurer Frank Weishaar.
Assessor-N. A. Younggren.
Constables-Chas. Hooking, Geo.
Weishaar, Rob. Drummer.
There were contests as follows:
Rummelle defeated A. ]. Chinook
for chairman, 80 to 81. J. Chapman
defeated Tom Richards for supervis-
or 48 to 16. Frank Weishaar won
over John Ryan for treasurer 81 to
Is. N. A. Younggren defeated
James O'MaIley 50 to14 for assessor.
TOWN OF KINNICKINNIC
Contests over nearly every office
brought out nearly twice the aver
age vote in the town of Kinnickin-
mic Tuesday. The total vote was
ITO.
Chairman-Will Williams won
from Frank Webster 68 to AZ,
Supervisors-Howard Phillips GA,
Will Borner Al; H. P. Paulson 62.
John Black A.
Treasurer-W. H Kelly IS, E. P.
Cole 20.
Clerk-H. I. Corson So, E. R.
Deans 40.
Assessor-Fred Crawford 70, c.
T. Chinook 81.
Constables-T. F. Webster and
Christy BONES.
Justices of the Peace Henry Phil
lips and Geo. Fuller
The town favored Wilson over La
Toilette by a large margin.
Clifton election-T. M. Manion,
Robert Boles and Alfred Younggren,
supervisors; w. A. Caldwell, clerk;
G. F. Geibler, treasurer; Dan Fill
kins, assessor; John Reiss, and w.
H. Schofeld, justices of the peace;
O. Hawkinson and w. Lowe, con-
stables.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Special Clearance
DRESSES
Easier Preparedness

Our whole store force are on
their tip toes with enthusiasm
over the new Easter togs. You
will be, too, when you see the ex-
cellent values and large assort-
ments in kid gloves, silk gloves,
neckwear, silk hose, ribbons,
silks, purses, shoes, etc.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Muslin Underwear

Dainty muslins for women and
girls. The most complete line
and attractive styles this store
has ever shown, Pettlcoats.
Gowns, Corset Covers, Envelope
Chemises and Drawers. Very
special values on display now.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Complete Lines

Ready to Wear. Our lines of all
ready to wear garments have
never been SO complete as right
now. Suits, Coats, Wool and
Silk Dresses, Skirts, Motor
Coats, Waists, Wash Dresses,
Children's Dresses, Middles,
Corsets, Muslin Underwear, ev-
ervthing a woman wears.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Silk Waists

Over 100 Silk Waists on display
now, most attractive styles for
street and dress, in Habantl,
crepes, taffetas, stripes, plaids,
Georgette crepes, and lace IN
every wanted shade,
81 Or QE q oE and I'm IA sc 5fl
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Shoes for Easter

Every pair new, snappy styles
hat are just what you have been
ooking tor-for ladies, men and
children. Careful attention paid
0 giving YOU the best possible
fit.
The state herald., 1916-06-16
TRYsLAUCHTERJ june 10
ATTORNEYS FILE MOTION FOR
CHANGE OF VENUE.
Former President of Pueblo Bank
Must Face Charge of Removing
Mortsaoed Stock.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Pueblo, william b. Slaughter,
former president of the Merchants
National bank. lost his fight to have
dismissed in the District Court
charges OF having removed mortgaged
cattle from the state, on the grounds
of previous jeopardy and lack of juris-
diction of Judge Essex to try him. A
motion for change of venue made
after the other two appeals had failed
was denied.
The motions were presented by Jos
eph W. Bailey. former United States
senator for Texas. and w. II. Atwell
of Dallas. They argued that Slaugh-
ters recent trial IN the Federal Court
at Denver, which resulted In quash-
ing of the charges against him, con-
stituted previous jeopardy and robbed
the District Court of Jurisdiction. In
the application for change of venue
the attorneys read affidavits signed
by Slaughter himself declaring he had
received letters threatening his life.
and produced newspaper articles
which they claimed were prejudicial
to their client Slaughter will be tried
before Judge Essex June 10.
The state herald., 1916-06-16
Y. s. AID RUSHED TO BORDER.
General Mexican Attack May Follow
Paid on Ranch.

Washington. June lI.-With l,50l
additional regular troops ordered T.
the Mexican border Monday and re
ports OF the rapid spread OF anti.Amer
lean feeling continuing to pour ir
from consuls all over northern Mex
leo. administration officials made nc
attempt to disguise their uneasiness
II was officially admitted that there
is n growing alarm over what the agi
tation may produce and the possibii
ity of an attack on Gen. Pershing's
expedition. Part of the increasing up
prehension here is due TO the renewed
raids in the Laredo region. Several
reports dealing with the situation
there have been received. Officials
declined to reveal details. but they
gave the impression OF having reason
to believe a serious purpose was be
hind the bandit raid on the Coleman
ranch. Three raiders were killed ano
two captured. II is said the bandit,
attempted to burn railroad bridg,
near Laredo. but failed.
The new force sent TO join Gen
Funstons border patrol. Secretary Ba
ker said. was to fill In gaps In tho
guard. such as that near Laredo.
In two or three instances American
property has been attacked. but ne
threats against lives OF American
have been reported.
The state herald., 1916-06-16
CARLSON TO MAKE ADDRESS.
VIII Talk on State and Federal Aid
In Land Settlement at Cover
nor's Meeting In Salt Lake.

Salem. Ore.-Governor withycomb.
secretary OF the Western governors
conference. made public tentative
program as arranged by him for the
conference which meets at Salt Lake.
Monday. June 26, one day prior to
the opening OF the national COVER
nors' conference in the same city.
Governor Spry of Utah win deliver
an address OF welcome. and this will
be responded to by Gov. Ernest Lister
OF Washington. president OF the con.
ference. Other subjects assigned are:
Governor Carlson OF Colorado. State
and Federal Aid In Land Settlement: /:
Governor Alexander OF Idaho. State
Administrative Problems: Former
Governor Hawley OF Idaho. The West
and Its Water Power
Nine western governors are ex-
pected to be present
The state herald., 1916-06-16
Robins Delivers Keynote Address.

Chicago. June S.-The keynote ad.
dress OF the Progressive party's na.
tional convention. delivered by Ray.
mond Robins of Chicago as tempo.
rary chairman. asserted that the Pro.
gresslyes will stand by the announce.
ment made by the national committees
last January. that the party will Join
the Republicans II the latter nomi.
nate for President man true to Pro.
grcssIve principles; that the principle.
however. is greater than the party
and II need be the ProRressives viii
30 on alone; that preparedness is the
paramount, issue OF the campaign and
that Theodore Roosevelt Is the
man OF the hour
The state herald., 1916-06-16
Huqhe. and WII,on In p.r,a..

Washington. Juno i2.-Charicn r.
Hughes promised Monday to march
In the preparedness parade to be held
hcrc Wednesday. provided business
does not take him out OF town on
that day. President Wilson. In rc.
.ponse TO mn invitation from the mr..
rangcmcnts committee, already hns
promised to head tho parade. to rc.
view from stand In front OF IN.
white House and later 10 deliver nm
address on America Firat."
The state herald., 1916-06-16
Twelve Rescued From Kitchener shII

London.-fescue OF twelve men
who were on the Hampshire. Lord
Kitchencr's ieath ship, when the raf,
they clung to was washed ashore
spurred search for bodies and other
possible survivors. The announce
ment that twelve men had been res
cucd was made by the admiralty. The
Hampshire. according to dispatch
from Aberdeen. Scotland. sank In
deep water two miles from the coast
west OF the Orkney islands. Several
bodies from the Hampshire are being
brought to Thurso. Scotland. Among
them Is that OF Lieut.. Col. o. A. Fits
gerald. private military secretary to
Earl Kitchener.
The state herald., 1916-06-16
GERMANS OPEN COUNTER OF.
FENsivE IN NORTH AS THE
sLAvs RoUT AUsTRlANs.
TAKE MANY PRISONERS
RUSSIANS WITHIN 10 MILES OF
cZERNoWlTZ AND FOE PRE-.
PAIRING TO EvAcUATE.
Western Newspaper Union New. Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
London, June 1.-THE entire Rus
sian front. extending over distance
Of 900 to 700 miles, Is the theater of
the most desperate fighting Of the
present gigantic Russian offensive,
according TO reports issued by the
war offices in Petrograd and Berlin.
Furious resistance to the Russian
advance on the parts of the Austri-
ans in the South has been countered
In the north by new German of
tensive inaugurated in the vicinity Of
the Gulf of Riga. but along the whole
battlefront. of unprecedented extent
sven in this conflict. the Russians
nave been uniformly successful.
1t is officially announced that the
Austrian defeat, already crushing. has
iegenerated into rout. Teuton
losses are officially estimated at more
Than 25O,0O0 men including 1l5.0O0
prisoners. The enemy is in full flight
in the Galician region and Bukowina
and Cossack cavalry is in hot pur-
suit.
Berlin, on the other hand, puts for.
ward the claim that not less than q
300 Russians were captured and sew
eral Russian positions destroyed in a
German offensive movement on the
Stripa.
The capture of Czernowitz. news of
which is expected hourly In Petrograd.
will bring the first week Of the Of
fensive to triumphant conclusion.
Already the Russian troops have ap-
preached to within thirteen miles of
this stronghold.
Reports brought in by scouts said
that the Austrians are making prep
arations for hurried departure. Civ.
ing rise to the belief that the enemy
will attempt to make stand In
fortified position outside the city.
Austria has conceded the with.
drawal OF thousands OF soldiers in
northern Bukowina.
The state herald., 1916-06-16
ITALIAN CABINET QUITS
KING EXPECTED At ROME FROM
FIGHTING FRONT.
Failure Of Chamber Of Deputies &c
Vote Confidence Causes Fall
Of Ministry.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
London.-The Italian cabinet. head
ed by Premier Salandra, resigned
This action Of the ministry resulted
from the failure Of the Italian Cham
ber Of Deputies to pass vote of con
fidence In the government.
Although the situation of the cab
met since the Austrian advance or
May IA has been somewhat precari
Gus. nobody expected the sudden con
trary vote in tn. chamber. The vote
caused great surprise.
Some political leaders believe that
Premier Salandra will again be en-
trusted with the formation Of a cabi
net. Others think that the choice will
fall on man not connected with the
party bitterness. who will be able tc
form cabinet by fusing all the ma
tional parties.
II is expected that the king will
come to Rome from the fighting
front.
The state herald., 1916-06-16
Convention Delegation In Wreck,

owcnsboro. Ky. - Passenger trail,
No. ii5 on the Louisville. Henderson
n St Louis railway. was wrecked
three blocks from the owonsboro sta.
ton. Three slccpcrs left the rails,
ono being destroyed by fire The
Kentucky delegation TO the Demo
cratic convention ut st. Louis, includ
Ing Gov. A. q. Stanley and former
Gov. McCroary. were ON the wrecked
train. A number OF the passengers
In the slcopcrs were injured, but no,
seriously.
The state herald., 1916-06-16
Board Probing Gasoline Prices.

washington.-lnquIry Into the ad
vance In the price OF gasoline was be
gun by the Federal Trade Commits
sion. with representatives OF the prin
cipai oil.producing concerns on han,
ready to testify, The commission al
ready has completed n preliminary
tabulatlon and analysis OF the data
collected by II on the gasoline situa
tion, and the present hearing mark
the conclusion OF its investigation.
The state herald., 1916-06-16
proores.iv.. or.f, platform.

Chicago.-A provisional draft OF the
Progressive platform framed by a
committee Of leaders shows that the
principal appeal of the party will be
made on preparedness. with Ameri.
canism as the foundation. The draft
is short, not more than 1900 words
in length. 1t discusses preparedness
under three heads-"military." "of the
spirit" and industrial" Under the
spirit" comes Americanism and un.
der industrial preparedness" comes
the tariff and questions OF social and
Industrial reform.
The state herald., 1916-06-16
Lose. Five Sense. BY Aor.e.'s kleI

Greenyillo. william Brycr. a
young farmer OF Lincsvillc vicinity.
has lost all OF his five senses as the
result OF being Kicked BY young
horse he was clipping. The animal.
without shoes kicked him In the head.
and the Impression OF the hoof was
LEFT ON his head and face. Since the
accident he can neither see. feel. hear.
smell nor speak
The state herald., 1916-06-16
Jury Completed in Trial Of orpet.

Waukegan. ILL.,. June IA Jury In
the case OF William II. orpet. wiscon.
sin university student charged with
the murder OF Marian Lambert, his
high school sweetheart. was complete.
ed Wednesday. when the state accept.
ed Edward Fabry, Lake Forest. as the
twelfth juror. The Jury was then
sworn. It was the twentieth day OF
the trial.
The state herald., 1916-06-16

Compound made her well, 20 l took Il and
now ! am just - well - ever was. !
cannot understand why women don't
SEQ how much pain and suffering they
would escape by taking your medicine:
] cannot praise It enough for it saved
my life and kept me from tho Insane
Hospital. MIR. E. SHELDON, 6657 8
Hslsted St., Englewood, III.
Physicians undoubtedly did their best,
battled with this case steadily and could
do no more, but often the most scientific
treatment IL surpassed by the medicinal
properties Of the good old fashioned
roots and herbs contained In Lydia E
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
II any complication exists 10
pays TO write tho Lydia e. Pink.
ham Medicine Co, Lynn, MAsG,
for special free advice.
The state herald., 1916-06-16
Prairie OH PAYS Dividend.

Independence. Kan.-Thc Prairie
OIL and Gas Company declared rcsu.
lar dividend OF 81 share. with nm
additional special dividend Of 81. The
Prairie Pipe Lines Company declared
n quarterly dividend OF s.. with add.
tlonnl dividend OF IS.
The state herald., 1916-06-16
Mrs. Moran Flr., Woman Recognized

Chicago.-Mrs. w. A. Moran OF Ne.
vada was the first woman to receive
official recognition at the Republican
convention. At the Nevada caucus
she was chosen TO notify the vice
presidential nominee. She Is the wlfe
OF n Nevada district Judge.
The state herald., 1916-06-16
J. J. Hin Left s,o.ooo.ooo Estate.

St Paul. Minn.-Jamcs J. Hin did
not lcnve Will and his widow filed
n petition In probate court asking
that Louis W. Hill. son. be appoint.
cd administrator OF the estate. the
value OF which Is placed Mt 10000.
900. The petition also was signed by
the uight children.
The state herald., 1916-06-16
Mrs. Waite to Get Decree.

Grand Rapids, Mich.-Judge Mai.
S. J. Dunham announced that he will
grant divorce July to Mrs. Clara
Louise Peck Waite, wife OF DR..
Arthur Warren Waite. who recently
was convicted In New York OF the
murder OF Mrs. Waite's father. John
l.. Peck of this city. and IL to be
clcctrocuted In the week of July 10.
The state herald., 1916-06-16
Berlin Admits Los. Of eleven Vessel.

Bcrlin-An official statement gives
the total loss OF tho German high sca
forcca during the battle OF Jutland
AZ one battle cruiser. ono ship OF the
limo OF older construction. four small
cruisers and five torpedo boats,
The state herald., 1916-06-16
Place Sheriff. slayer on Trial.

Fort Collns.-The state intends TO
demand the death penalty against
In the District Court here on the
charge OF murder for the killing OF
Sheriff Frank d. Roach OF Laramie
county. Wyoming
The state herald., 1916-06-16
Suffrage Defeated by a,sss In Iowa.

Dca Moincs. iowa-Complctc nm
official returns from all counties in
dicatc that the equal suffrage amend.
ment was defeated by 4.G55 votes.
The suffragista conccdc defeat for thu
amendment
The state herald., 1916-06-16
Omaha Building strike end,,

omaha.-Thc strike OF lnborcrs In
the building trades which has tied up
practically all building In omahn for
about three weeks Is ended. most OF
the men going back TO work.
The state herald., 1916-06-16
Family Illness Calls Kenyon Home.

Chicago --- Senator Kenyon OF
Iowa. manager OF the campaign for
tho nomination OF his colleague. Sen.
ntor A. u. Cummings. was called home
by serious Illness In HIS family.
The state herald., 1916-06-16
Kills wife, Mall Carrier and Self.

England. Ark.--fIccnusc he believed
his wife was receiving letters from
another man. Steve Ashcrnft shot and
killed rural mail carrier. hia wife.
and then himself
The state herald., 1916-06-16
Repor, Ten v. 9. soldiers Killed.

Marathon. Tox.-Ten American sol.
dicrB were killed and nino wounded In
n battle with Mexican raiders near
Glenn Springs. In the Big bend OF
Texas. according TO n courier reaching
Marathon.
The state herald., 1916-06-16
chillleo,ho Aoaln Dry.

Chillico,hc. Mo.-Dry forces wcr,
victorious in a local option election
here by n majority OF "a? votes.
The state herald., 1916-06-16
"A REMARKABLE
Statement
Mira Sheldon Spent $1,000 fos
Treatment Without Bene.
fit Finally Made Well BY
Lydia E. Pinkham' . Veg
etable Compound.
EnRlewood, ILL., awhile going
through The Change Of Life suffered

lWlbl u00AA1SssgSp AS
vousnsss, flashes Of
|hsat, and ! suf
10 much ! did not
know what I wa
doing at dmss. ]
spent $500 on doe.
|tors and not one did
(zns any good. One
day . lady called q
my house and saN
lshe bad been - sick
Ias was atone time,
land Lydia E. Pink.
na-ta VADAtahvA
The state herald., 1916-06-16
John r. Mclean. Publisher. p.sd

Washington.-John II. Mclean.
owner of the Washington Post and
the Cincinnati Enquirer. died at HIS
home here after long illness.
The state herald., 1916-06-16
Safety First

Safety First.
"You say you don't care to argue
about the war!"
"No-at least. not this morning."
why not?"
The plumbing 70 out Of order q
my house and that has used up my
stock Of patience 30 completely that
would be sure to loee my temper"
The state herald., 1916-06-16

Two lovers can make a street car
full Of people awfully seasick.
The state herald., 1916-06-16
Hor Champion.

Miss Gabble-I think you were pres
snt when she remarked that had
big mouth.
Miss Kate-Yes. and l took occasion
to set her right.
Miss G.-That was very nice Of you.
Miss K.-I told her your mouth
wasn't really ~ big. 1t only seemed
% because you kept It open 30 con
stantly.-Boston Transcript.
The state herald., 1916-06-16

Red Cross Bag Blue. much better. gosa
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
grocer. Adv.
The state herald., 1916-06-16

Columbus. N. M.-Company E o.
the New Mexico National Guard, {
Santa Fe organization, was mustereC
into the Federal service with a ful
peace complement Of sixty.five mer
and officers.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-06-20

Texas, with it's great flag Of flaming
red and white, with the lone white
star on the field of blue. Other states
rushed into line and in few seconds
all the state standards were in mo-
ton. The cheering and applause con-
| tinued, aided and raised to it's fullest
| heights by Dixie" my Old Kentucky
Home" and other familiar songs that
are dearAo Democrats.
An enthusiast planted the Kentucky
standard on the reading desk in front
of Chairman James and then led the
cheering. He would call for cheers
for specific things and for different
purposes.
Paraders Shake Bryan's Hand.
Nobody could hear him above the
continuous din but they were cheer
ing anyhow and thought they might as
well cheer in unison, and their willing
ness helped to prolong the demonstra-
| ton.
In parading through the aisles the
| delegates passed close to William Jen-
nings Bryan, who had a seat in the
press section at the edge of the plat
form, and the first in line reached up
their hands to greet him. Mr.. Bryan
leaned over the railing and must have
| shaken hands with more than half the
| delegates in the convention as they
marched past.