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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-02-28

TITO IGoS- W ISlULSIH
tainly does not want TO take u backward
step when it comes TO being progressive anu
as if such would be the case, however,
should our legislators defeat the primary
election bill III Minnesota. where the law
has been tried, it seems to give general sat
ls1action. The consensus OF opinion is that
the primary election, like the Australian
ballot, is move in the right direction. 1t
permits the voter to be unhandicapped in
his choice of men and leaves him free from
the manipulation of ward heelers
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-02-28

Mpnasha Evening Breeze: IF anything
were needed to establish the wisdom of the
Stevens primary elections bill in placing the
on the nominees for Office. the present at
tempt. on the part of some of the officials
federal and state, to dodge the issues of the
republican state. convention as defined in its
platform last fall would seem to furnish
the need. The purpose of the clause is to
fix responsibility and stop the frauds per.
petrated by conventions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-02-28

Madison Journal: One of the best com
ments we have seen on the proposed pri-
mary election bill is that while better men
may not be chosen, at least the people will
get the men they want. Under the caucus
system in many counties an oligarchy made
up of a very few men rules in local politics,
at times determining results in affairs of
the state as well.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-02-28

Burnett, County Journal: We have not
seen a single argument against the (pri
| mary election) bill that when applied to
Burnett county politicians does not fall fat
Burnett county is certainly out in the coun-
try and yet Burnett wants a good primary
election law. We believe it is our protec.
| ton against the cities and those parts of
| the state which are always trying to rub it
| into the backwoods districts
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-02-28

Madison State: To those who make poll
tics a profession the proposed primary cleo
ton law is as gall and NORWOOD, and it
is amusing to see these gentry wailing and
weeping because such n law will place the
farmer at such a disadvantage and that the
rural section will lose the political rights.
1t seems strange that the farmers will
persist in refusing to see it this way despite
friends to convince them to the contrary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-02-28

-, Evening Wisconsin Rep): It is evident
that careful attention has been paid to the
different objections urged against the pro-
posed law, and sedulous effort has been
made to obyiate them in the framing of the
pm. 1t is sought to overcome the
danger of nominations dictated by the on
posite party, and the danger of prepon-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-02-28

Appleton Post: The members feel that
the people by an immense majority en-
dorsed the movement for some reform in
the manner of making nominations, and
say they shall vote for the bill, to which
there is not as much opposition as there
was some years ago to the Introduction of
the Australian ballot. Nobody but men who
want to run things object to seeing the
people run things themselves.
The Conservative, 1901-07-04
A SOUTHERN VIEW.

If these insular possessions are "ours''
if the conglomerate mass of all colors
and conditions of men-civilized, semi
civilized. and barbarians-who inhabit
"our foreign territory" are to be held
does not the experience Of the South
with the large alien race among us en-
phasize the wisdom of holding them as
colonies rather than taking them to our
bosoms as sister states on terms of
equality? One or the other thing must
be done if they are tours" Are we pre-
pared to admit them as states? If so,
let us Of the South, reverse our negro
policy, and apologize to the carpet
baggers of a generation ago. If we
want any more black and tan sovereigns
with hand in the government of our
country, let us kick up row, reverse
the supreme court, and with one arm
around the negro, and the other around
the Negrito, trample upon the grave of
discarded policy which has character
lied the Southern people through all
their struggles. es.-Macon (Ga.) Tele-
graph Dem.).
The Conservative, 1901-07-04
WHITE CLOVER AS AN OLD
SETTTEP
SETTLER.

EDITOR CONSERVATIVE Il notice in
reading THE CONSERVATIVE you devote
considerable space to the early settle
ment of your state. have often heard
father (Robert Douglas, the first planter
OF pines on the prairies) speak of
one settler and doubtless his descend
ants are now numbered by the
millions-White Glover. This plant,
as you know, follows civilization as a
rule, but in this case it preceded it.
Father settled in this place in 1874.
Three years later he found one plant of
white clover, which he dug up and
planted in his garden. The two follow
ing years he planted few more, which
he also dug up. So when he started for
California in 40, he had about one foot
square of it growing. On his trip across
Illinois and parts of Missouri and Iowa,
he did not see any, but on the third or
fourth days journey west Of the Mis-
souri, river he found quite bed of it.
When he reported it to the balance of
the party they thought he was mistaken,
and they were taken to the patch. After
wards they found that the government
had at one time distributed the supplies
to the Pawnees at this point and the
seed must have been in the packing.
Yours truly,
T. H. DOUGLAS.
Waukegan, ILL.,, June 1S, 1901.
The Conservative, 1901-07-04
A WISH.

So let me hence as one
Whose part in the world has been dreamed out
and done;
One that hath fairly earned and spent,
In pride of heart and jubilance of blood,
Such wages, be they counted bad or good,
AS Time, the old taskmaster, was moved to
pay;
And, having warred and suffered and passed
on
Those gifts the Arbiters PREFER ed and gave,
Fare, grateful and content,
Down the dim way,
Whereby races innumerable have gone,
Into that silent universe of the grave
Grateful for what hath BEEN
For what my hand hath DONE mine eyes have
seen,
My heart been privileged to know;
With all my lips in love have brought
To lips that yearned in love to them, and
wrought
In the way of wrath, and pity, and sport, and
song;
Content, this miracle of being alive,
Dwindling, that I, thrice weary of worst and
best,
May shed my duds, and go
From right and wrong,
And, ceasing to regret, and long, and strive,
Accept the past, and be forever at rest.
W e. Henley in the North American Re-
view.
The Conservative, 1901-07-04

our currency and financial system upon
lines which the civilized world has
proven are the best possible and the only
scientific solution of monetary prob
lens in any country that has ever sue
ceeded in practical application. History
would for such work, place him along
side of Alexander Hamilton and Albert
Gallatin. Money.
The Conservative, 1901-07-04

as the nScal agency OF the 1edefal
government.
Functions.
Thus the bank should have such note
issuing powers without the prerequisite
of bond deposits as would enable it to
give the country the ample extra supply
of notes, required during crop move
ments and authority granted to act as
bank for re- discount for all other banks,
no matter where located And for these
purposes as we'll as for the necessities of
international trade, federal charter
permitting the establishment of branch
es would be necessary; something not
possible under the present national
banking laws.
Again, it would be wise to have such
bank of re discount, and accommOda-
tion for exchange, both domestic and
foreign, under federal supervision, and,
in order to secure proper control and an
efficient instrument in the hands Of the
treasury to provide remedies for unsound
commercial conditions, the government
should own substantial interest in the
bank, and appoint certain proportion
of directors and the executive officers.
A Charter.
Moreover, without federal charter,
it would not be practicable to carry out
the two great reforms demanded by the
interests of the people of the United
States, and their industrial enterprises
viz, the retirement of the "green-
backs" and the abolition of the sub
treasury system. Both of these reforms
are bound to come; both are essential to
ultimate financial stability and to the
best interests of our growing domestic
and foreign trade. In fact, the recent
changes in the status of the Union and
it's acquisition of great colonial pos
sessions, as we'll as the great expansion
of national enterprise, have so changed
business conditions that the creation of
central bank as bulwark of Ameri-
| Cdu lu1uCO 10 uUSOlutOAy hOOOSoQly w
maintain the position Of predominance
in the world of trade which had been
secured.
Perhaps neither Mr.. Morgan nor Mr.
Thorne has really had any plan actually
in mind but there can be no doubt that
if Mr.. Morgan contemplates any such
thing, he is the one to carry the plan into
execution. Under his direction there
would be no question of the success Of
the project. He is not, however, in the
habit of taking many people into his
confidence as to his enterprises; and it
is, hence, not probable that he has told
the newspaper man of it.
Currency Reform.
The Conservative, 1901-07-04
THE GROWING DESIRE FOR A CEN
TRIAL BANK.

Two items recently appeared in the
newspapers pointing to desire for
central bank. Although neither item
was what may be regarded as authentic,
they may be taken to be straws showing
the trend of thought among business
men. One of those items credited Mr..
j. Pierpoint Morgan with having plan
for the establishment of bank with a
capital of 800, ,OOO,O 900; the other, that
Mr.. Oakley Thorne, president of the
North American Trust Company, of
New York, had considered the estab-
lishment of an equally large "Bank of
country could be interested. Concern
ing these reports, the New York Journal
of Commerce says:
"The reports probably originated in
an article by Maurice L. Muhleman, for
merly deputy assistant treasurer Of the
United States in this city, in the current
number of Money, a financial publica-
ton, in which he discusses the FEAST
bility of discontinuing the sub-treasury
system and carrying on the govern
ment's fiscal business through a
great United States banking institution,
as is done in England or France"
AS to the published reports mentioned:
While it is not impossible to provide for
so large bank under existing laws, it is
manifest that special act or charter
from congress would be almost neces-
sity to give the institution the standing
which it should have. A large capital
is not the only requisite for successful
bank of banks certain corporate pow
ers are also indispensable, and it's aggre-
gate of operations of all kinds must be
The Conservative, 1901-07-04
Currency Reform.

Yet it would prove the crowning act
of most successful career if he would
undertake, by means Of such con ;en-
tration of the great forces of American
finance, to bring about reformation of
The Conservative, 1901-07-04
Che Conservative.

entirely free from any interference by
state laws and plans for state taxation,
as the fiscal agency of the federal
government.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-19
A TYPICAL CHINESE SCENE.

A Mob of Ricksha Coolies Capture
 American Bluejackets.
 ! About noon on Saturday rather l lively scene occurred on the Bund Road on the arrival of the steam launch at l the landing stage about one hundred | yards or so from the Public Gardens,
 which brought nearly nine hundred | blue jackets, marines and warrant off, cers belonging to the American battle [ ship Kentucky It would appear that their arrival had been expected by a large gathering of ricksha coolies and other hangers on known by the name of pushers, for when the steam launch appeared loud shout went up from about one hundred throats. When the men began to land they were imme- diately surrounded by the cooles, who began to pull them toward their rickshas. Pushers fought with each other pushers were calling out for par ticular richsha coolies, and ricksha coolies were calling out for particular pushers; bluejackets and marines had got temporarily separated from their chums, and were calling out one an
  together confusion for the time being reigned supreme. The seamen took it all good naturedly, and suffered them selves to be conducted, put, showed and in some instances, literally forced into the rickshas, seeming to regard the scene as got up solely and spec ally for their amusement. The coolies were not amenabe to order, and behaved most boisterOusly. but when a few of the Sikh policemen, losing al patience in their efforts to restore order, seized the delinquents by their queues, or pigtails. and marched them off, the others got less aegressive; and on the arrival of some more Sikhs more arrests were made, each Sikh walking off with two or more The Chinese policemen. as far as I observed. made no arrests, but merely confined themselves to scurrility and striking out mildly with canes or dispensing the crowd which at one time threatened to become enormous. At last the crowd was dispersed and quietness again restored One noticeable feature | about the affair was that nearly every | rcksha had a pusher. This particular | individual, who is generally we'll up in 1 "pidgin,' and may be said "to know a | thing or two" conducted the victim l yes, victim is the word-to the ricksha. | The whole scene above described | scarcely lasted more than three or four and we firmly believe that but | for the very wholesome effect which the arrests had on the others much more serious state of affairs would have had to be recorded. As it was. few bruis- es and a little bleeding did take nlace among the coolies in their frantic strug- gles to secure victims ''-The Shang- hai Mercury.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-19
EN1ER1.AINM ENTs.
Hyperion Thoater M ADAME NEVADA AT THE HYPE.. RTON

l Among all of Madame Neyada's mum bers ln the programme of her concert here at the Hyperion tomorrow night
 there is none more interesting than the song by Bemberg, entitled La Fee aux Chansons. It is little story of the
 efforts of song fairy to teach the for
 est birds to sing. Calling all the feath-
 cred denizens of the woods into her
 presence she proceeds to give them
 birds make all kinds of mistakes. which
 are depicted in the song. The little
 fairy gets angry and scolds her care
 less pupils. They finally get the som.
 right, to her manifest pleasure Their education is hardly completed when the coming of winter drives them away and
 the fairy is left behind in the forest
 Her little heart is broken, but she slhss to herself the melodies she taught the birds and forgets her anguish in the glory of her song. There is noth- ing that Madame Nevada sings which shows to better advantage her wonder -NiiS D'A ttlleS anu LIllldncy or execution. She is the song fairy her. self and is probably the only living singer who can do qjustice to this song. Madame Nevada will be assisted by Pablo Casalo, the young Spanish cell ist; Leon Moreau. the pianist; Daniel Marquaire, futist, and Heathe Greg ory, basso.
 Seats now on sale. Prices $2, $1. 50, $1.
 The Hyperion has a certain prize winner beginning next Wednesday, Christmas day, ma tinee and night, and next Thursday night in Arizona" that excellent play by Augustus Thomas. which Boston and New York critics, alike. have esteemed better play than Alabama" Arizona" played four weeks at the Fremont esason before last and has made the remarkable rec ord of second long run in New York city equal to it's first remarkable en- sagement at the Herald Square thea ter. It will be given with the original New York cast, including Olive May as Bonita. and J. W. Cope as Canby, the ranchman. Seats on sale Saturday, December 21. Prices $1.50, $1, 76c.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-19
PoII's Wonderland Theater.

Manager Poli had large audience to see his show last night. The bill is so good that everyone likes it, and it has an additional novelty in the bicy- ce races that are bringing out the best efforts of Bikes and Butler and Rutz and Williams, who raced last night amid great excitement.
 The comedy feature is Will Me- Cressy and Blanche Dayne in their de- lightful playlet, "A Village Lawyer" and this is supported by such fine acts as the Bachelor and Belles, Frank Whitman, Rae and Brosche Barton and Mack, the Member Japs and the vitagraph.
 The vitagraph is magnificent. It is showing views in Switzerland and an ascent of the Alps by daring guides also touring parties travelling on the Cog railway and visiting many of the most picturesque points in the region.
 Prices. matinee 10 and 20 cents, even ing 10, 20 and 30 cents, ladies at matinee 10 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-19
THE GOLDEN RULE.
By General Henry R. Carrineto

1 By General Henry B. Darlington. Suggested by the address of Hon. John Hay American Secretary of State before the New York City Chamber of Commerce.
 Q, precious ore, of all most clearly bright, Like diamond rare. most radiant ln the | light;
 Thy lustre has its charm for every age, | And i'll thy search all men engage Sought for thy value in the marts of trade The stock from which all earthly crowns
 are made; | The match for choicest wares that ger are | sold
 l count thee peerless-smple wedge of gold. And yet, thou are but metal plain, | To measure in the public marts their gain, Or contrast mark between the false and true,
 And prove that fawess wares are rare, and few. ! 'Tis true that seraphs magnify thy name And join ln hoest rapture to acclaim lhat Heaven s own streets are paved with solid gold
 Fresh charm to give to story, never old All this, gold, does not enhance thy Except as emblem jo exalt the truth So, naught with heavenly traits can ere compare.
 Thy type has higher ends than sordid gain To help the rich of earth their hoards main-
 tain; Ii lends it's iustre and it's value, too, To show how man. his best, may will and dO
 When he to brother as to self proves true, And does for him what he would ask of you, Man does his best, and seeks but just re. Of sacred fires that ln his bosom burn. So nations, in all stories ever told, That wrecked their fortunes in the craze
 for gold,
 Had lost the highest treasure gold could
 give
 In helping men how best to thrive and live.
 &' A change began two thousand years ago. And Earth, amazed, caught fire from ruddy
 glow
 Of altars reared with vast prophetic skill To meet Gods will for mau with mans
 good will, To willing men of earth stopped Love To make of human soul the golden mine And prove that treasures of the heart are
 best:
 That he who blessing gives, himself is blest
  A score ol centuries nave nearly lapSeu While nations still by golden bands en-
 casped. tOntemn sage lessons from prophetic
 school Nor guage their measures by the Golden
 Rule"
 But now, Columbia takes her stalwart
 stand, With voice that reaches every distant
 strand. And shouts to peoples many, far and near, The Golden Rule" her motto crisp and
 clear. That shout is heard beyond the farthest
 sea The Gospel Echo," that will set men free From wars for gain, for glory, and for self. 1 To delve in human souls for richest wealth. Afresh we "hail, Columbia, happy and." Alert to magnify divine command Co teach all nations" i'll the speech of |
 love, And ''baze the way" to matchless bliss |
 above. Hyde Park Mass, Thanksgiving Day, No [ Nember oS. 1901.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-19
THE REVISED FRENCH PROTEsT
 ANT LITURGY. xssSSsss

At the Huguenot Church to-morr6t 6tvaM morning the whole of the liturgical aer vice, which will be in French, VIII b&y printed and distributed in order t{1N make it easy for the congregattO t0ss# follow the service and to give tl101&E7 present a souvenir of the occasions
 This is the first time that the laSf version of the liturgy of the Reforl1s96# # Church of France, definitely adoptet1 by the general synod of La Rochelle ifI 1893, will be heard in the histories church in Charleston. M agS
 It is the same with no other altox@- @ ations but the shortening of some or the prayers and the modernizine 0lsss some antiquated expressions that wNrtSlS used in the sixteenth century in tlle early days of the reforlna tion. Th4f$ service Of the reformed church is. SS<z2N sentially scripturai, including, az ftsM3 does, the Ten Commandments, the euii1- mary of the law, the Lords Prayer, t5es s| two readings of Scripture, one from th8a Old and one from the New TestamcntS s and the Apostles Creed. SaS
 Under other circumstances an at-S tempt would have been made to h4Ve the musical part of the service. as well 2 as the old psalms of Clement Mar0ts with their quaint tunes, which c1I forth many proud memories amouG Huguenots, but this had to be poSk t poned, though the idea has not beeIy abandoned i'{|{
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-19
Grand Opera House.

Local interest in the Grand and the excellent bills presented is steadily in- creasing and capacity audiences are in attendance almost nightly. In Home. Sweet Home" which the Grand will of- Ter tonight and Friday and Saturday nights and at the Saturday matinee Edgar Smith. the author has drawn a vivid and interesting picture of life in little village of New York state, The characters are from types not too fla miliar in this part of the country and so sense of novelty surrounds them. The story is described as one of Home Life" but around the main theme the author has supplied many Imaginable situations and thrilling dra- 'matic climaXes. Most exciting period in the play is the scene at the railroad station prior to the arrival of the ex- press. Unlike most scenes of his kind the villain does not tie anybody on the track for the train to crush, but a new and unique climax is offered in which the village waif plays the heroine.
 The Tide of Life which packed the Grand opera house at every perform ance when seen here last season, re- turns as the Christmas attraction Mon day, Tuesday and Wednesday, Decem- Der 23, "A and 25. There will be spe- cial holiday matinee Christmas day If If you want to be thrilled, see the won derful scene in which villain jumps from a high window to naked elec- tric wire, and Is shocked to death, in The Tide of Life" The wiring ing effect of this incident is beyond de-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-19
MRS. MARY F.. CALLAHAN

At 2:15 D. m. Wednesday, December IS, Mrs. Mary E. Callahan of 75 Henry street, died from a shock, and collapse as the result of an abdomenal opera ton. Mrs. Callahan had been conspic uous in the musical circles of New Ha- ven for her unusual ability, having distinguished herself both as vocalist and pianist, and for number of years was prominent factor of St. Marys choir. Mrs. Callahan leaves a husband. Timothy F., daughter of eight months and numerous friends to mourn her loss. The funeral services will be held at her late residence.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-19
LECTURE BY MRS. HUBBARD.

Wife of a Well Known Missionary
 Spoke in West Haven Last Even
 ing.
 Mrs. George Hubbard. wife of the well known missionary who lives in West Haven, gave in interesting lec- ture last night in the chapel of the Consrega tional church on "The Effect of the Boxer Movement of 1900" There was a large attendance and the lecture was greatly enjoyed, Mrs. Hubbard was in the midst of hostilities during the Boxer movement, and had many thrilling and interesting stories to re- 1 a
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-19
NO BOXING LICENSE.

Mayor Harbison Refuses Petition of
 CroWley's Nutmeg Athletic Club.
 Hartford, Dec. 1S.-Mayor Harbison this afternoon refused to grant a l- cense for boxing exhibition by the Nutmeg Athletic club in this city on New Years day. The mayor, when ask ed if he would give his reasons for de- clinine to issue q license, replied It is my official act. There are no reasons"