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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07
WILSON FLExIRlLITY.

We do not see why there should
have been any stir in the senate over
the discovery that President Wilson
has completely reversed himself In
the matter OF the proposed child labor
law. Senator Borah was able to show
that Mr.. Wilson described this legis-
lation in his constitutional Govern
ment" as unconstitutional, an "obvi-
ouS-y absurd extravaganza" carrying
the congressional power to regulate
commerce beyond the utmost boun-
daries of reasonable and honest In
ference" and making 1t possible, II
sustained. for congress to legislate
over every particular OF the indus
trial organization and action OF the
country" That. we must confess. has
also been the Evening Posts view.
But the Evening Post and Senator
Borah are old fogies, dating back to
the time when it was the custom to
have fixed beliefs and principles and
stick to them. The senator has EVIL
IDENTIFY not read Mr.. Wilson's letter In
explaining his change Of front on the
narrow man, whose mind Is stupidity
closed to new ideas, who does not
alter his opinions. BY this test. Mr..
Wilson is obviously one OF the broad.
est minded men this country has ever
produced, for he has changed his
mind, to date. on the initiative. refer.
endum, recall, woman suffrage. the
tariff commission, tariff for revenue
only. a permanent diplomatic service
beyond politics. the merit system In
the civil service. the proper place OF
Tammany Hall in the scheme OF the
universe, child labor legislation. pre-
paredness. Bryan. q continental army
but why continue? It is a long
enough list to prove that Mr.. Wilson's
political views are not fossiliZed by
any fear of inconsistency.-New York
Evening Post.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07
HOW Centipedes Walk.

An eminent authority has investigat-
ed the peculiar Wavy motion Of cent?
pedes and millepedes to determine the
manner in which these animals man
age to use their superintendent pedal
extremities so gracefully and harmo-
niously. It has been found that the
legs move in groups or waves, each
wave including a definite number of
legs. The number Of waves included
in the length Of the body is constant
for each species. In millepedes the
waves Of each side are synchronous.
In centipedes they are symmetrically
alternate, giving rise TO beautifully &C
cordant movements. The difference
may be explained by suggesting that
the millepede moves like a pacing
horse, the centipede like a trotter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07
Branding Criminals.

The branding Of criminals was abol-
ished in 1878. Until then this punish
ment was inflicted in open court, gen
orally in the presence of the judge,
the necessary implements-the iron
brand, the chatting dish and the iron
gripper for keeping the hand steady
being always in readiness. The usual
brand was an "R" applied to the left
shoulder. Child stealing, ETC., however,
were at one time punished by branding
the offender with "R" on the shoulder
for rogue), IN" on the right hand for
manslayer) and ''T'' on the left hand
flor thief).-Pall Mall Gazette.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07
FLASHES FROM HUGHES
DETROIT TALKS.
AMERICAN RIGHTS.

"No one could successfully present
to an American audience mat an AM
erican citizens rights stopped with
| the coast line"
There is not q particle of militar-
ism III my composition, but there IS
Americanism in its place, and if elect
ed, I an going to see that American
rights are protected"
LABOR.
'eThe working man Is not asking any,
thing he should not have. All he
wants is a square deal.
mo such thing as prosperity exists
for Just one class in America, unless
It exists for ALL"
sThe Republican party does not
stand for the prosperity produced by
the war, but for prosperity produced
by sound American policies and these
are what we propose to have"
PREPAREDNESS.
''Do not let US get this country into
low patriotic plane SO that we are
content with disesteem, with the scott
of the world
81 am an American citiZen,' ought
to be the proudest title in the world"
CIVIL SERVICE.
eve had in the coast and geodetic
survey an eminent scientist. He was
displaced to make room for an excel
lent stock breeder"
'It is the most unworthy thing an
administration can do to take public
business and pay political debts with
IT.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07
FAMILY DINNERS.
In England They Flourish Mainly at
Weddings and Funerals.

In England They Flourish Mainly at
Weddings and Funerals.
Family dinners are rare in England.
They flourish only at weddings and at
funerals. especially at funerals. for
mankind collected enjoys woe. But
other occasions-birthday and Christ
mas-are Stunned. Christmas especial
", in spite Of Dickens and Mr.. Ches-
terton. is not what it was, for it's quon-
dam victims, having fewer children
and being less bound to their aunts'
apron strings, go away to the seaside
or stay at home and hide.
That is a general change, and many
modern factors, such as travel, inter
course with strangers, emigration, have
shown the family that there are other
places than home, until some Of them
have begun to think that least or
west, homes worst"
There is a frigidity among the rela-
tons in the home, a Discrimination to
call ones mother-in-law mother" In
deed, relations-in-law are no longer rel
atives; the two families do not imme-
diately after the wedding call one an
other Kitty or Tom. The acquired
family Is merely a subfamily, and of
ten the grouping resembles that of the
Montagues and the Capulets, if Romeo
and Juliet had married. Mrs. Herbert
said charmingly in Garden Oats"
Our in-laws are our strained rela-
tons. w. L. George in Harper's
Magazine
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07
How Much Is Now Left Of the Bal

How Much Is Now Left OF the Bah
tlmore Platform?
The President had boldly signed the
Pork River and Harbor bill, and his
facile pen is dripping with ink eager
to attach itself to a Pork PUBLIC
Buildings bill.
The friendliest apologists OF the
Presidents part in the profigate
waste OF money wrung from the peo-
ple by oppressive taxation have moth
ing better to say for him than that
It is hardly fair to expect a man to
say SCI Forbid" in this Presidential
year when he is q candidate.
The foregoing words describing the
profligate waste Of the peoples money
with Executive approval are taken
without change from a plank OF the
platform on which Woodrow Wilson
was elected In 1912:
1--WE denounce the profigate waste
of money wrung from the people by
oppressive taxation through the
lavish appropriations OF recent Re-
publican Congresses, which have
kept taxes high and reduced the
purchasing power OF the peoples
toll. We demand a return to that
simplicity and economy which be-
fits a democratic government"
How much is now left OF the prin-
ciples declared and the promises reg
lstered at Baltimore as inducements
TO citizens to vote for Wilson.
Possibly It is because he and his
party have been such reckless, such
wholesale regulators of the pledges
of 1912 that few people remember or
care to remember what pledges were
made in his behalf about forty days
ago at st. Louis.-New York Sun.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07

Just as it is now obstinately shut!
ting it's eyes to the need of indus
trial preparedness, for three years the
Wilson administration refused to see!
the need of adequate military pre-
paredness. With war on our southern,
border it was content to rely on al
regular army that could only muster;
10000 available men and refused TOT
continue the established policy Of.
building up our navy. When the time
came for action, the country had not
sufficient troops to police the border,
and this force has been supplemented
by a trif1e more than one third the
war strength Of the national guard. If
the national administration had had,
the ability to interpret the signs Of
the time military preparedness would
have been well under way instead Of
barely begun.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07
CIVIL SERVICE.
BEST EVIDENCE.

New York "World" accuses Mr.,
Hughes of being prO-German.
1.-THE Fatherland," the organ OF
those who would have the United
States violate it's neutrality for Ger
many's benefit, asks Mr.. Hughes ten
questions which are designed to carry
the accusation that he is pro-British.
These directly conflicting charges
against him will be regarded as the
best evidence that he is just plain
American, without bias toward either
side.-Albany Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07
DECRYlNG INTERFERENCE,
WE INTERPRETED IN MEX
ICO EXASPERATINGLY.

The dealings Of the Admins
tration with Mexico constitute a
confused chapter OF blunders.
We have not helped Mexico. She
lies PROSTATE. impoverished,
famine-stricken, overwhelmed
with the woes and Outrages OF
internecine strife, the helpless
victim OF condition OF anarchy
which the course Of the Admin
istration only served to promote.
For ourselves, we have wit
messed the murder OF our ctti-
zens and the destruction OF their
property. We have made enc
mics, not friends. Instead of
commanding respect and de-
serving good Will by sincerity.
frmness, and consistency. we
provoked mtsapprehension and
deep resentment. In the light
OF the conduct OF the Admin.
istration no one could under
stand its professions. Decrying
interference, we interfered most
exasperatingly. We have not
even kept out OF actual con-
fiict, and the soil Of Mexico Is
stained with the blood Of our
soldiers. We have resorted to
physical invasion, only to retire
without gaining the professed
object. It Is a record which
cannot be examined without q
profound sense of humiliation
From Mr.. Hughes speech or
acceptance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07

President Wilson is now anxious
to have it thought that there was no
withdrawal of troops from Mexico at
the request of Carranza. Why not
go one better and declare that we
never had any troops in Mexico tC
withdraw?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07
Perforated Stamps.

The man who invented perforated
sheets OF stamps made a big fortune
out Of the idea. 1t is said to have first
occurred to q hunting man who wanted
to stamp q letter. but could not lay his
hand on knife or scissors He suddenly
bethought himself OF his spur. Run
ming the rowel along. he perforated the
edges OF the stamp. tore it off and thus
started a revOlution.-London Taller
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07

Democrats who harbored hopes that
Josephus would catch the virus from
the Bryan and Garrison designations
are still nursing their disappointment
Nothing remains for them but to re
sign to a realization that Josephus
will not resign.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07
ADEQUATE NATIONAL
DEFENSE DEMANDED

We demand adequate national
defense; adequate protection on
both our Western and Eastern
coasts. We demand thorough.
ness and efficiency In both arms
Of the service. 1t seems TO be
plain that our regular army Is
too small. We are too great
a country to require OF our citi-
zens who are engaged In peace
full vocations the sort OF mill
tary service to which they are
now called. AS well insist that
our citizens in this metropolis
be summoned TO put out fires
and police the streets. We do
not count 1t inconsistent with
our liberties. or with our demo.
cratic ideals, to have an ade-
quate police force. With pop.
ulation Of nearly one hundred
millions we need to be surer
of ourselves than to become
alarmed at the prospect Of hav
ing a regular army which can
reasonably protect our border.
and perform such other military
service as may be required. In
the absence of a grave emer
gency. believe. further, that
there should be not only a rea,
sonable increase In the regular
army. but that the first citizen
reserve subject to call should
be enlisted as a Federal army
and trained under Federal au.
thority. - From Mr.. Hughes
speech or acceptance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07
Transformation.

An English farmer had a number of
guests to dinner and was about to help
them to some rabbit when he discov-
cred that the dish was cold. Calling
the servant. he exclaimed, Here,
Mary, take this rabbit out and eat it
and bring it back little 'otterr'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07

The Administration utterly
failed TO perform It's obvious du-
ty to secure protection for the
lives and property Of our citi-
zens. II Is most unworthy TO
s!ur those who have investments
In Mexico In order to escape a
condemnation for the non-per'
Torrance of this duty.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07
THE AMERICAN WORKING
MAN SHALL NOT SUFFER

The Republican Party stands
for the principle of protection
We must apply that principle
fairly, without abuses. in as SCI
entific a manner as possible:
and Congress should be aided
by the Investigations of an ex-
pert body. We stand for the
safeguarding of our economic
independence. for the develop
ment of American industry. for
the maintenance OF American
standards OF living. We propose
that in the competitive struggle
that IS about to come the Amer
lean working-man shall not sui.
fer.-From Mr.. Hughes speech
of acceptance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
PREPARE FOR THIS.

When we contemplate indus
trial and commercial conditions
we see that we are living in a
FOOLS paradise. The temporary
prosperity to which our oppo-
nents point has been created by
the abnormal conditions Incl
dent to the war. With the end
of the war there will be the
new conditions determined by a
new Europe. Millions of men
in the trenches will then re-
turn to work. The energies of
each of the now belligerent ma
tions highly trained, will then
be turned to production.
Charles e. Hughes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07

Office stationery of all kinds
printed on the best of stock, at
the most reasonable prices 1T the
Journal office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07
C. O. D.

Tommy-Mamma had a lot Of things
sent home c. o. D. today. What does
c. o. d. mean? Tommy's Pope. O.
D., my son. means Call on Dad
Philadelphia Record.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07

Even Woodrow Wilson could not
save the infamous Clarke amendment
to the Philippines bill. He lost the
ablest member of his cabinet, Secre-
tary Garrison, becavse of his advoca-
cy of the policy of scuttle, but even
the sacrifice of Garrison could moi
I've it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07

President Wilson's campaign man
ayers are entitled to all the comfort
they can get out of calling the roll
Of Progressives who are going to vote
for him. 1t would be an endless task
to call the roll Of Progressives who
are not going to vote him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07

If the Democratic national admins
tration had left on the statute books
in 1894 the federal corrupt practices
act placed there by the Republicans
there would be no occasion for the
present administration campaign
publicity measure which, at best, is
a very poor substitute for the law re-
pealed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07
Another Definition

Little WillieISay. pa, what is a CO.
quette: Pa coquette. my son, is a
girl who gets more admiration than
oposals.-Exchange
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07

The Wilson administration went In
to Mexico TO punish Villa for his out
rage on American soil. The only
punishment inflicted has been on
American soldiers who were shot
down at Carrizal By order Of First
Chief Carranza
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07
Charles g. Hughes, the Republican

Charles e. Hughes, the Republican!
candidate, recognizes an important
fact that Woodrow Wilson, the Demo-
cratic president, appears to have
overlooked-that the United States Isl
big enough to help Mexico out Of the
condition Of anarchy in which that
country is plunged and, by securing
order in Mexico, insure peace on our
border.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07

For every reason that can be adj
ganced why Progressives should vote
for Wilson, ten can be advanced why
they should vote for Hughes and the
beauty of it is that they know the rea-
sons without having to be told.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07
Pointed Paragraphs From
Speech OF Acceptance
OF Charles E. Hughes
10 Is apparent that we are
stlockinQIy unprepared.

When we contemplate indus
trial and commercial conditions,
we see that we are living in
fooI's paradise.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07

We are neither deceived nor
penumbed by abnormal condi-
lions. We know that we are In
a critical period, perhaps more
critical than any period since
the Civil War.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07

''Frauklin Roosevelt, assistant Sec
rotary Of the navy, sees strong trend
for Wilson in Maine."-News Dis
patch. Who can blame man who for
three years has been assistant to Jo-
sephus Daniels for seeing things?"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07

Not only have we a host OF
resources short of war by which
to enforce our just demands,
but we shall never promote our
peace by being stronger In
words than in deeds
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07

We have determined TO cut
out, root and branch, monopolts-
tic practices, but we can DO
this without hobbIing enterprise
or narrowing the scope OF legl-
innate achievement.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07

When Charles e. Hughes said: "The
dealings of the administration with
Mexico constitute a confused chapter,
Of blunders," he gave an explicit char
acterization of the Wilson administered
TONS policy in one sentence.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07

We have had brave words In
a series Of notes, but despite
our protests the lives Of Amerl-
cans have been destroyed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07

It Is only through Information.
al cooperation giving reason.
able assurance of peace that we
may hope for the limitation Of
ornaments.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
HIGH LIGHTS OF HUGHES
ADDRESS IN CHICAGO

"As was one hundred per
cent. judge ! became one hun
dred per cent. candidate"
"The most serious charge
against the present administra-
ton is putting incompetent men
into important positions"
81 propose that when a man
goes to represent the American
people he shall be looked upon
with respect and esteem"
"Nobody has the right to pay
political debts with the good
name and the honor Of the
United States"
81 propose to have no more
kiss me and I'll kiss your ap-
preparations in Congress"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07
"WoRDs, OR DEEDs?"

"WORDS, OR DEEDS?"
"If anything in this campaign
is real it is that we are now
facing the question whether we
want words or whether we want
deeds; whether we want that
! which is written and spoken, or
] whether we want American &C
] ton in the interests of the Amer
lean people, worthy of the Amer
lean name, maintaining the
American honor, and buttressing
! the prosperity of the United
! States."-From MIR. Hughes
speech at Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07

Now that Mr.. Hughes knows he has
been nominated for president, we may
wait patiently for a few days longer
to hear what Mr.. Wilson has to say
about it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07

al don't care, If am elected
President, what becomes of my
personal political fortunes.
propose that we shall have no
more if ! can stop it, Of these
"kiss me and I'll kiss your ap-
preparations in Congress."-
From Mr.. Hughes speech at
Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07

I believe It ls only through a
responsible budget, proposed by
the executive, that we shall
avoid financial waste.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07
FOR A MERCHANT MARINE
WITHOUT FEDERAL
COMPETITION.

Again. we must build up our
merchant marine. 1t will not
aid to put the Government into
competition with private own
ers. That, it seems to me. Is
q counsel OF folly. A surer way
Of destroying the promise OF our
foreign trade could hardly be de-
vised. It has well been asked
Does the Government intend to
operate at q profit or at a lossT
We need the encouragement and
protection OF Government for
our shipping industry. but 1t
cannot afford to have the Gov
eminent as a competitor.-FTom
Mr.. Hughes speech OF accept
Cnce.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07

Phone your news items to the
Journal. phone No. 20.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.

Two futile invasions of Mexico and
six separate and distinct policies on
the question of permitting arms and
ammunition to be sent into that coun-
try are included in the performance Of
the. Wilson administration in it's deal
ings with our southern neighbors in
less than three years. It is this char
acteristic instability of the govern
ment that makes people want a
change.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07
MR.. WILSON HAS HAD
NO MEXICAN polio

NO MEXICAN POLICY.
1--WE cannot let the American
spirit fall so low that, Tapped in
the luxury occasioned by a for
eign war, we shall see American
lives sacrificed without a deter
mination to prevent it and to
make the American name honor
J ed and respected wherever our
] flag flies. The trouble with this
administration is this:--I don't
think it ever has had a policy in
Mexico worthy of the name."-
! From Mr. Hughes speech at
Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07

We demand simple business.
like budget.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07

phone your news items to the
Journal. phone No. 20.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07

The 1nsuperable handicap Of the
Democratic party in this campaign is
it's record.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-09-07
Mr.. HUGHES OPPOSED TO
FOOLISH GOVERNMENT.

ST have no respect for the
idea that because democratic
government is a government of
the people, by the people and
for the people it is a govern
ment of the foolish, for the fool
ish and by the foolish. From
Mr.. Hughes speech at Chicago.