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The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-30

tion to the proffered fee.
 The blind predict the future. The birth of sightless girl is greeted with delight by her parents. That in- firmity insures to her profitable
 career and future support of her pa- rents for she is certain to become &
 sorceress or chamane.
 These individuals hold such power l that they have established guilds; the
 blind forming one and the other fakirs
 a second corporation. Each has a chief, subject to control by the Govern- ! ment. The poor Corean cannot be born, ! marry, be cured of disease or die with
 out the interposition of these black mailers.
 There is not much difficulty in marry ing off a daughter in Corea. Where there are defects, such as feeble health paralysis, deformities, &c., an expert \ intermediary who knows how to con- ceal them is employed. It is her busi-
 ness to make the girl presentable tc
 the parents of the suitor. As the bridegroom does not see the bride un-
 til the day of marriage, when it is toe | late to recoil, he is obliged to make the best of the situation.
 l In marrying Corean girls are not ev- l empt from contributing to the support
 of the family This applies to thegrande dame as well as to the humbleset peas.
 ant. Ladies of rank who have become Impoverished and are obliged to sup
The Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1905, 1905-04-01
Conversational Church.

Remember the temperance lecture
next Saturday evening in the Congre-
gational Church. Evangelist swinson is
to do the talking. The lecture will be
illustrated by several charts A free
will offering will be taken up at the
close of the lecture
Our town has just put on the, garb of
city. We are now under anew re-
gime. In view of the coming elec-
ton the pastors of the several churches
have been requested to speak on topics
suitable for the times.
Our Sunday morning subject will be
''Social Indifference. In the evening
we are to unite with the other churches
in grand mass meeting in the Opera
house.
The Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1905, 1905-04-01
PUSHING THE: CONTRACT
Stone e Rudolf Now in Position tc
Make Much Better Progress
in Their Work.

Messrs. Stoned Rudolf, who have been
piling the Flan1beau river for the Owen
& Northern railway bridge have found
the process slow one. The river bot
tom is hard one, and the company has
not had it's best driving machinery here
it being used on a contract in Iowa.
Mr.. Stone, who has been there building
the bridges for the Chicago, Anamoosa
& Northern railroad, has arrived in the
city, and will remain until the driving
process is we'll organized.
A carload of horses belonging to the
company arrived Thursday, which will
be followed by another.
Asteam pile driver, which was in use
OH the Iowa contract, is expected on any
train and will Immediately be placed in
service; with the steam driver, the con-
tractors will operate from the piles as
driven, making ice or boats unnecessary
for the support of the machinery.
The Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1905, 1905-04-01
The CITY CAMP PAIGN
Everything. Points to a Good and
Efficient City Admirf
;o%r


The conditions in city politics indi-
cate that Ladysmith is to have good
city goverment-which is the desire of
all good people, Three of the old al
dernen will be returned to the council,
placing the new council in touch with
the past.
For mayor R. S. Johnson is the only
candidate. A petition was circulated
for J. A. Corbett, the present mayor.
but he authorizes The News to say that
having pledged his support to Mr.. John
son, he is not and will not be candi-
date; that while he appreciates the pc
tition of friends, he is in honor boundte
keep faith and that he will not allow
his name to appear on the ballot.
For city treasurer, E. M. Worden
and w. E. Clark are candidates.
For Assessor, Arthur Foster is the
only candidate.
For justice of the peace, A. N. An
derson.
For Aldermen in the First ward, J.
M. Hayes and Efner Nelson have clear
fields, with D. F. Manley for super
visor.
In the Second ward, S. Speidel, J.
H. Gordon and C. A. Porter are candi-
dates for alderman and H. l.. Clark
and C. A. Huffman for supervisor.
In the Third ward Geo. B. Goocher
and Dan Sabin are nominees of mass
convention for aldermen and J. w. Mil
Ter for supervisor.
D. H.. Richards is also candidate
for supervisor.
The Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1905, 1905-04-01

ity in Gates county is nothing new
simply continuance of long career
of activity.
Mr.. Manning may be styled pioneer
in Gates county. Upon coming to
Ladysmith he invested in his present
excellent home, planting it among the
stumps and brush at time when but
few had the faith in Ladysmith THAI
warranted large investments. Having
done this, he gave his energy and abili-
ties to to making Ladysmith in fact
what it then was in his conception.
Mr.. Manning was the first president
of the village and the first Judge to the
county. His record in both offices is
an open book. During the campaign
he has been perfectly willing that that
record should be submitted to the cal
cium light of investigation. Having
conducted the affairs of his office on the
theory that "a public office is a public
trust" he could we'll afford to invite
scrutiny.
AS a member of the firm of Manning
Clark and Haviland and as an individ-
ual, Mr.. Manning has large interests in
Gates county and is a heavy taxpayer.
His reelection will be an endorsement
of careful and economical admins
tration.
The Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1905, 1905-04-01
SPRING VALLEY CONVENTION.
Notes Written by One of the Attend
ing Delegates.

The Spring Valley Christian Endeavor
Convention has come and gone, and left
only pleasant memories, of the three
days that were spent SO we'll together
by the forty-seven delegates from
Various points in northwest Wisconsin.
The delegates from the Christian
Endeavor of the Christian church, as
listed last week, were all there, and all
with one accord unite in pronouncing
the convention the best yet.
A majority of the delegates arrived
at Spring Valley on Friday night, and
were escorted to the church, when a
short session was held, and then the
work of registration and consignment
to their various places of entertain
nlent of the delegates began.
At 7:3O Friday night a session was
held, and both Saturday and Sunday
were filled in by work as per program.
A sermon Saturday night and again
Sunday night by Rev. F. Hatch of Eau
Claire, and a bible study and sermon by
Rev. Grant, meeting for men Sunday
afternoon and the roll call of societies,
were the principal features of the con-
vention.
We are proud to state that at the
roll call of societies the Christian En-
deavor society of Ladysmith was pro-
nounced the banner society of the dis
trict, and received hearty applause
as the result of their report.
To the genuine hospitality of the peo-
pie of Spring Valley, is due the good
result of the convention. It seemed
that every one made all possible efforts
to give the visitors a good time, and
make them feel welcome in their city.
And when on Monday at an early
hour, we started for home, it seemed
that we were leaving people that we
had known for years, instead of few
days only.
To them we cordially extend an in
vitation to visit our town, and society
and in such an event we will try and
return compliments to them, by way OF
hearty welcome.
The Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1905, 1905-04-01

yer in 1880 and removed to Muscoda in
Grant county where he entered the
practice of his profession. In 1891 he
went to Soldiers Grove where he resid-
ed until coming to Ladysmith in May,
1sb0.
Mr. Manning has led an active life
being always busy with something.
His is one of those evenly balanced ac-
tive minds taat find good, and conse-
quently enjoyment, in many things.
In belief in the old doctrine that '+all
work and no JOY makes Jack dull
bay," he has never forgotten the inher-
ent value of recreation and during his
busy career has always found time to
employ the rod and gun and occasion
for other amusements. These recreat-
ions always tend to preserve good hum
or as we'll as good digestion and make
for good fellowship for which he is
noted.
Mr.. Manning has always been in
sympathy with the communities in
which he has lived. No scheme of de-
velopment has been too large and none
too small to engage his hearty co-opera-
ton. As illustrative of this fact we
may cite one instance: when he went
to live at Soldiers Grove that town had
no railroad. It was Mr.. Manning who
conceived the project of building a
road, it was he who organized the pro-
ject, secured the right of way, superin-
tended its construction and managed it
until it was success. When the sue
cess of the railroad was an accomplish
I'd fact, Mr.. Manning returned to his
profession. His old neighbors say that
whenever there was anything in the
nature Of public Improvement going on,
Mr.. Manning was found lending a help
ing hand. Thus we find that his activ-
The Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1905, 1905-04-01
Judge Parish in Town.

Judge J. K. Parish was in the city
from his Ashland home Tuesday, look
ing after his fences. The judge fig.
ures-and concludes that he is going te
bere-elected by a large majority. Judge
Parish estimates that he will carry
every county save those of his oppon.
ents and that he will come out of them
with good vote if not majority.
The judge is taking the campaign as an
outing and is in excellent spirits.
The Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1905, 1905-04-01

The News will accept wood on sub
scription account. This will help the
farmers in getting a good paper that
prints ALL THE NEWS and lodges
nothing.
George Carpenter Of Ingram was in
the city Sunday.
The Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1905, 1905-04-01
ABOUT THAT PUMP.
There is No Question that it was
Bought Right.

E There has been some talk about the
cost of the new pump at the water
works for which $1,000 was paid. In
vestigation shows thai. Crane & Ord
ways price for such a pump is $1497
or, with brass fittings as were bought
$50 extra. This means $lo00 for what
other good houses ask 1857 evidently a
good bargain.
A representative of a Chicago house
was asked to figure, but when hefound
that the figure Of $1,000 was to be met,
declined to compete.
That appears to be the situation-and
all there is to it.
The Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1905, 1905-04-01
One OF THE CANDIDATES.
e. G. Alvord of Washburn-C Candidate
for Circuit Judge.

e. G. Alvord of Washburn- Candidate
for Circuit Judge.
Elsewhere in this issue is clipping
from the News and Itenizer with
reference to the candidacy of E C. Alvoid
for circuit Judge. Mr. Alvord has been
in Ladysmith twice during the campaign
and the number of friends he has made
has been surprising to those who have
kept tab on the campaign. Thirty days
ago Mr.. Alvcrd was an utter stranger in
Gates county-today hehas friends all
along the line. TheNews acknowledges
pleasant call from Mr.. Alvord and
is strongly impressed with his talent
and evident adaptability to the office
for which he is an aspirant.
Mr.. Alvord has lived in Washburn for
number of years and has filled the
office of district attorney to the eminent
satisfaction of all but The criminal class.
His legal experience has been large and
varied. He is man of mature life,
alert and active with kindly countenance
and pleasing manner.
The Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1905, 1905-04-01
new COOPERATIVE PLAN
Applied to Burial Expenses Organ
lied to Cover the Field of
Gates County.

J. H. Crocker, who has spent the
winter in the east, and who there saw
in working order a cooperative con-
Germ calculated to relieve those whose
misfortune makes it necessary to bury
member Of their households, has set
at work to organize similar concern
for Gates county. 1t is purely cooper
rative assessment plan of meeting the
expense incident to those occasions that
same when people are in the poorest
position to meet them.
The plan purposes a burial fund of
$4,000 to be covered by assessments of
ten cents on each member. In case
there are not members enough that an
assessment of ten cents to each mem
Der will produce $4,000, then, as with
other assessment concerns, a pro rata
will be Paid. Children under 10 years
pay five cents and have a burial i'm
bursement of not to exceed 5000.
1t goes without argument that this
plan is desirable one. Those who
have been in touch with this feature of
human experience know that many a
burial casket has remained unpaid for
to the discredit of public morality, it
may be said-yet it is true. The fact
follows from that unfortunate combi-
nation of circumstances that surround
these distressing events. Other bills
are crowded and the undertaken is usu-
ally poor protector.
This cooperative plan is not Burden
some and it would not only relieve the
in an hour of trial and need,
but would result in meeting that ex-
pense which should never remain un-
paid.
The Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1905, 1905-04-01

e. G. Haviland went to points in the
eastern part of the county Monday.
The Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1905, 1905-04-01
MORE OF THE RECORD
McGillism as Shown by the record
Chapter of Record as Dist
rict Attorney.

The Ladysmith News has canvassed
Candidate McGill's record in connection
with county matters from the time he
came off the joint legislative committee
in that mysterious way to become dist
rict attorney of Gates county to the
present time. That that record is one
of condemnation needs no argument
1t is an arraignrnent against which
there is no defense. That is the reas-
on. why the McGill papers became silent
so Speedily.
But there is another record-that of
district attorney. Mr.. McGill held that.
office four years. During that time
there were several cases brought under,
his management that cost the
county heavily added to the taxes.
What did he accomplish? Look at a
few of them:
The Britton case was,dismissed in a
manner that none can understand that
is, unders tand with credit to the dist
rict attorney.
The case against Tate was dismiss
ed-went the same road-the McGill
road.
The case against E. H. Campbell was
dismissed in the circuit court. j,
The Diedrich case followed the 9TH
ers. <
How many more of the. same deal,
it would require an examination to de-
terniine. There were number Of
them-all dismissed.
There was one conviction-a lone and
lonesome one-where the accused rendz,
cred the district attorney able and
effective assistance-by pleading guilty.
What is the meaning of all this?
Everyone knows that it is without par
allel in the courts of the state. No
other district attorney has made such
s record Of absolute and continuous fail
ure.
If McGill has the ability claimed for
hiIn-why this long list Of failures?
Answer, you who can. Mr.. McGill has
been notified that our columns are open
to him for any defense he could, make.
But there is no defense.
The fact that McGillism has cost
Gates county thousands of dollars in
extravagant charges has been shown.
We have published sample items, such;
as $659. "A for having John Barnes do
the work in the division case. !, <
The $128 for floating bonds when
bankers were trying to get them.
The 800 for printing bond blanks, a
needless expense-if it were ever actual
ly expended. z
The Glen Flora lookup bill of extra
vagance.
The Flanbeau advice bill all along
the ine-it is the same story. !,
Do you want this kind Of thing to
prevail in the county court? 1t is up,
to you to decide. Your estates may be
involved. If you want your property
handled in such manner, vote for Nc
Gill. IF net vote for Manning,
The Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1905, 1905-04-01
SUPPORT THE SCHOOLS
The People of Gates Coytnty Awake
to the Situation in Sup
port of Mackin,


The News is in receipt of information
from all parts of the county that the
people are supporting County Superin-
tendent Mackin in recognition of the
good work he has done in the past.
This is certainly well deserved, Mr..
Mackin is we'll equipped for the work
having spent much time and labor in
preparation for, the work he now has in
hand. Mr. Mackin is a full graduate
of the River Falls Normal School,
which is an assurance of his educational
ability. That he has the other qualif-
cations for school work has been proved
by his successful experience in graded
schools. Mr.. Mackin is a pioneer in
Gates county, having lived here sever
al years before the county was organ
lied. He taught successfully at Che
tex, Weyerhauser and Glen Flora DIRE
vious to becoming county superinten-
dent.
In the office of county superintendent
Mr.. Mackin has been a powerful and
progressive influence. He possesses
the faculty of organized work. He
has the persuasive powers of born
and trained educator. He has the
stamina and courage to carry theory
into practice. Under his administra-
tion Gates county has received more
than her share of state assistance in
institute and summer school work.
Why Gates county should make a
change at this time, the News is not
informed-it is an unanswered question
Mr.. Green has right TO be a candi-
date. He has right to place his ere
dentials before the voters. He has
stated in the papers that he is gradu-
ate of the Northern Indiana Normal
and River Falls Normal schools. The
Ladysmith News has taken occasion to
investigate. The following from the
president of the River Fails Normal
school explains itself:
"Mr. O. H. Green took our ELEMEN-
TARY CERTIFICATE in 1900. I am wond-
ering is Mr.. Mackin does not wish to
continue as county superintendent. He
is a FULL GRADUATE of this school and
holds the equivalent of a life state GER
tifcate of the highest grade.
w. J. Brier, President. -
1t therefore appears that Mr.. Green is
not graduate of the River Falls Nor
NAL but holds a certificate from the
elementary department. It is but pro-
per that the voters should know this
Mr.. Mackin holds the diploma of that
school. eMr. Green should have said
that he holds only q certificate from
the elementary department. It would
have been true statement.
The people of Gates county will
make no mistake in retaining Mr.. Mac
kin. He will continue the good work
of the past and keep the schools of the
county progressing.
The Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1905, 1905-04-01
BIOGRAPHY OF FAPIONE:'R
Sketch of the Life and Experiences
of Hon. w. S. Manning,
County JUDGE.
County Judge

The subject of this sketch is a native
of Wisconsin He was born in Sheboy-
gan county August 25th, 1856. In 1858
his parents moved to Richland county,
where the present county judge spent
his youth. In connection with other
work he taught school and studied law
He was admitted to the bar as a law
The Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1905, 1905-04-01
A BIG LOG JAM.

Reports TO that Effect are Current
It is reported that a large log jam
has accumulated near the Parks farm,
about four miles above the city.
This jam is said to have raised the
water four or five feet, when it moved
down stream several rods. Then COM
ing into contact with solid ice, the jam
accumulated to greater proportion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-12
On q Lark 10 the Planets.
BIZ FRANCES rRBGo MONTGOMERY.
scoryrght 1904. By the saalaeId Publishing Company

Had seen this place when no,d was 5sy ba ni't 10
said t the t Prince Sc e
trains especially those bound for the stoekyards,
s anss Ti that fGM5 fna good No
what the houses look like inside and how these peo-
pie live" suggested lone. -,o hoe +,s+
come out of that drygoods store and entered t ner
broughs with goodman a1d f0omaai ea baS
horse s tS Sgg fSins t dFle 6r IoGe
No said Harold; you girls 60 on while the
Prince Mercury and go to the theatre ire lose sight
Of our little lady's brougham- See you later. Au
Away went the girls. while the boys entered the
miniature theatre. which they were only, able 10
Presently the little orougham turned ITO 3ean-
tains and flowers everywhere, and stopped IN front
Of lovely palace Of white marble The footman
aghted passed the broad steps TO the front
carved. doors. which were opened by tiny butler
with feeling of disappointment the girls saw
selves the size of the little lady and that we may
foat through one OF her windows and be able 10
explore the palace unohserved and undisturbeo'
once inside, the girls found themselves in
e erfs and ha coats Of mails At the further
end Of the hall was the dining room with It's
deiers. dainty silver and sparkling cut glass.
Tent this sgnnc9ndf Avs. exea y 60 aIs f aoE
through the wrong end Of our opera glasses
They next sscendsd lovely steiEway and E, entered
OF the many miniature mirrors with which its walls
were lined sat our little lady while her maid was
busy In brushing her fluffy golden hair The ad-
3oiniuE room WIS q nursery Here IN pretty
bazsinet ell lace and frills, slept a tiny. rosy
checked baby larger than ones little nnger while
on the floor near by sat small boy doll building
q biockhouse, and as he played his nurse read TO
Fin from q dininutve Mother Goose book.
wei, declared They have Mother Goose even
In Toy Lardr' exclaimed lone.
T.1sey 11sxf descended 10 the kitchen, where they
saw the little cook making pies larger than one
thumb nail. and these she baked in cute, little
range as perfect in its mechanism as our larger
ones = -, - - 49,. I'll,
be waiting for US" said the Princess. but should
enjoy remaining much longer.
They found the boys awaiting them, and were
soon foatng along together. They sEw little farm
ers pl0ughing the fields; little millers tending the
mill and putting the snowy -four into sacks; tiny
cattle grazing in the pastures lying IN the shade
TO rest or standing knee-deep in the sparkling
streams cool their feet while on the htops the
tiny windmils spun in this and In thar dlrection
with the shifting of the wind.
isn't this the cutest isle you ever SAW There
10 toy representaliVe OF sVsIsIn1AS We H@fe Vn