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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
More Roads Join in Fight.

The two railroads which brought suit
against the state of Wisconsin to test
the ad valorem tax law, have been re-
enforced by eight other railway cor
porations. The entire list follows:
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul; c. L. Van
Alstine, attorney.
Chicago & Northwestern; Edward M. Hy-
SER attorney.
Wisconsin Central; Howard Morris and
Thomas H. Gill, attorneys.
Minneapolis, st. Paul and Sault Ste.
Marie; H O. Fairchild and A. H. Bright,
attorneys.
Northern Pacific; Louis Hanitch, attor-
ney.
Lake Superior Terminal & Transfer
company; J. A. Murphy, attorney.
Glenwood & Northern.
Oshkosh Transfer company.
Abbottsford & Northeastern.
Wisconsin Western.
One suit, it is believed, will settle all
the cases in question. In their petition
the corporations point out that al
though the electric lines carry both
passengers and freight they are not
obliged to pay this tax. The papers de-
clare that the roads should be taxed on
their tangible assets and not on the
intangible and good will. 1t is said that
the new duty practically amounts to a
confscation of property with law pro-
cesses which is contrary to the constitu-
ton.
State Electors Cast Votes.
Wisconsin's IL presidential electors
elected at the presidential election last
fall met in this city and cast the official
ballots for Theodore Roosevelt and
Charles w. Fairbanks for president and
vice president of the United States.
After the formalities were gone through
with Edwin L. Peet, editor of the
Grantsburg Journal, elector from the
Eleventh district, was elected messen-
ger from the state of Wisconsin to the
president of the United States senate.
His duty is to carry the vote to the cap
ital and for this service he receives as
compensation % cents per mile over the
shortest route from his home to Wash
ington, u. G. The total amount will
be about $500. There was something
of a contest over Poets election. 1t
was thought that Fred G. Lorenz, of Mil
waukee, would capture the honor, but
when the final count was completed
the votes stood: Peet, 8; Lorenz, 8;
Hall, 1; Buchnell, of Columbia, I.
GARRISON.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
Household Conveniences.

A convenient household combination
of utility and beauty is large platter
of china, with a nickel receptacle be-
meath that contains hot water and a
hooded cover. This arrangement keeps
everything placed upon it at an even
mperature.-Detroit Free Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
Great Rritain,s Crnns-

Official statistics show that the area
under crops in Great Britain showed a
decrease of 25,969 aores this year on the
figures of 1908, the acreage under wheat
being 1,375, 2S4, which is the smallest
area ever recorded.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
Fool Students.

Some Oxford undergraduates recently
though it funny to ride in big wagon
around and around woman's college in
the middle of night, yelling "Fire!"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
woman's Swimming Record.

Miss Mclaughlin made new worlds
record for women swimmers at Glas-
cow, November 25. She swan so yards
in 81 seconds, which is second faster
than the previous record.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
Green Pea Sala d.

Drain the liquor from can of green
peas, or fresh green peas may be used if
they are at hand. Serve on a bed Of let
tu3e with a rich Chicago
Post,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
Queer Fellow.

"He hasn't the slightest idea of adapt
ing himself to his environment.
MOP"
mo. Do you know, I've seen that fell
low ask for a pousse cafe in a Dutch
beer saloon. "-Philadelphia Ledger.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
No Be+ter Than +be nld

A Boston scientist has discovered a
new kind of grip germ. One unsatfs-
factory thing about the new germ is
that 1t is no Improvement on the O. Il
kind.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
nanends ON the Kind

"a half loaf is better than no bread"
81 don't know" said Mr.. Newlywed,
sadly. Have you ever tried any Of my
wtfe's bread ?"-Illinois State Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19

Ashland.-Indian Agent Campbell
here has reported that smallpox has
broken out on one of the Chippewa reser-
Yations.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
Costly Monument.

The dowager empress Of China has
already spent nearly $4,O0O,ot0 on her
own monument.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19

Beloit.-The dedicatory exercises of
the $4,000 library, given by Andrew
Carnegie to Beloit college, were held.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
Officers of the Senate.

President Pro Tem-Senator James J.
McGillfvray, of Black River Falls, to serve
in this capacity for the third consecutive
session.
Chief Clerk-Leo K. Eaton, of Oshkosh,
an attorney, and during the last campaign
a speaker on the stump for the principles
advocated by the reg alar republican party
of Wisconsin.
rgeant-at-Arms-R. G. FaIconer, Of
Camp Douglas, formerly a democratic
member of the senate, but of recent years
an advocate of the measures proposed by
Gov La Toilette.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19
'BODY NOW IN SESSION
WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE CON-
vENEs IN MADISON.
GOVERNOR READS MESSAGE
Touches Upon Railroads and Asks for
Immediate Action-Eight More
State Railways Join in
Tax Fight.
Especial Correspondence. I

Madison, Wis, Jan. -Wisconsin's
legislature met and elected officers for
the coming session which promises to
be the most important in the history of
the state Previous to the meeting
proper the republicans held a caucus
and nominated candidates for positions
of the officers of the assembly and the
senate. At the session which followed
these candidates were all elected. They
are:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19

The same spirit which promoted CONSOLE
dation of the railways of the country into
six great systems, operates with powerful
effect i'll concentrating shipments with a
view to large traffic transactions. If in a
position to make terms without interior
ence, the railway companies can vary the
rate slightly to the advantage of one COM
pany or combination, with the ultimate eff
feet of concentrating business completely
with the shippers so favored. Discrimina-
lions of this class are most pernicious.
They create conditions under which it is
impossible for those not so favored to con-
tinue in business. They mean ruin to ali
who do not receive them. The ones favored
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-19

six groups.....1,172 17S3O7 So, $50, 1863, 916
Under this plan the country is divided b.
agreement among these controlling groups
each group ruling supreme in it's own sec
ton. With the interstate commerce COM
mission powerless to afford relief in re-
spect to Interstate traffic without congress
sional legislation, the producers and con-
sumers of the country are wholly at the
mercy of the men who rule in these six
systems, except in such states as afford
protection upon the traffic within the state
under state laws
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24

A swell line of new papeteries-25c and 50c-zjust received at the News stand. Others at lOc and Sc.
 All kinds of winter beverages are served at the Magnolia Saloon in the latest and most expert manner.
 It's a mistake to think that we are conceited over wisdom-we are only wise in knowing our ignorance.
 MT. w. c. Houston, of the firm of Withers N Houston, at Wideper, was in the city Saturday on business.
 Your patronage is solicited and ap. preciated at the Magnolia Saloon. T. c. FOlbre, Jr., < Go. pr0prietors.
 We have lots of good whiskies, but Old J. Fl. Cutter can't be beat for puri- ty and flavor. N. B. Nelson & Co.
 T. c. PARHAM. INSURANCE.
 Long Block, Telephone ls9.
 One months tuition free if you enter Milam's Business University of Little Rock, Ark, before the 1st of April.
 See our stock of doors, windows, columns, brackets, banisters, mould ings, etc. Forrest City Lumber Go.
 100 Boys Suits-3 to 15-that must be sold this month. Call before they are all gone. Brandon, Baugh & Co.
 Just received large shipment of i'm. ported silks. All of the new fabrics can be found at Brandon, Baugh & Co.
 Lost-A white spitz dog with black for information, or return to X. Becker.
 Hats, shoes, shirts and all Gents Furnishing Goods-a complete and nob- by new line-cheap of w. T. Sanders.
 Mir. R. B. Trice and MT. A. D. Boyle of the Forrest City Cotton Ex- change spent the holiday in Memphis.
 Go to the Newsstand for school books and if we haven't got what you want, We will obtain it for you quickly.
 Phone your next order for coal to Paslay & Johnson. They handle Ala bama, Kentucky and South McAlister.
 All popular current magazines and periodicals, dime, nickle, and cloth novels may he had at the Newsstand.
 We have just received a shipment of cypress we'll curbing. Call and let us make you prices. Forrest City Lumber
 MT. l.. B. Mobley, of Memphis, was in the city and guest of Judge N. W. Norton at the Marion hotel Friday of last week.
 Have you a cold and La Grippe? If pr. Mendenhall's Chills and Fever Cure don't cure it better than any other medicine J. T. Sanders pays the money back.
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24

Mir. '. A. Brssher, of Harrisburg: was in the city between trains Eatur- day evening, enroute home from Little Rock.
 MT. Richard l.. Pugh has accepted situation with Messrs Fondren $ Smith. We welcome Dick back to town.
 A new John Henry book, by Huph McHugh, will be ready the first of next week, and may be found at the News stand.
 Jesse Moore Whiskies are absolutely pure, and none are superior for family use. See T. c. Folbre, Jr. & Co.,, sole agents.
 If Dr. Men1enhall's Chill and Fever Cure IS not better than any other'J. T. Sanders will refund your money. Price 50 cents.
 Nrs. Pauline Goddard went to Mem. phis Tuesday to complete arrangements for the masquerade ball, and other business.
 Circuit court will not convene until MarGh 2Oth, instead of March 18th, the date having been changed by the Leg. iSlature.
 Fine whiskey at the price of cheap. Our Old Cutter Rye is as good as any made, and price is very reasonable. Try it once and you'll never want to change. N. B. Nelson & Co.
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24

For Sale-One fine Jack, Russell, Graham X Go.
 See our stock of glazed front doors. They can't be beat. Forrest City Lum- Der Co.
 Onions bring splendid price the year round. Why not put in an acre or two?
 A fitting climax to St. Patrick's day go to the opera house and hear Bob Taylor.
 Judge E. D, Robertson, of Wvnne, was in the city short tune Friday on business.
 Just received a large shipment of Embroideries and laces. Drop in and let us show them to you. Brandon, Baugh & Co.,
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24

The pen that inks the point.-"Park. CT Pen.n Newsstand.
 Mir. John T. Dyal. of Goodwin, was a pleasant business visitor in town Tuesday.
 A full assortment Of rubber rulers and penholdefs just received at the Newsstand.
 Mir. W. R. Fletcher. of John son township, was in the city Wednesday on business.
 The 6ne baby boy of Mir. and Mrs. Percy Barker has been quite ill fos several days.
 Ladies will not find letter writing a task if they use 'lParker Pen.n Sold at the Newsstand. Mir. J. J. Crisp of Colt, was . busi- ness visitor in town Monday and gave us pieasant call. Whiskey is whiskey, but Old J.H. Cutter is the best whiskey on earth. N. B. Nelson & Co. Attorney $. II. Mann went to Clar. endon Monday on business in the Mon. roe Chancery Court. Dr. and Mrs. E. A.. Long went to Memphis Monday night to take In the Chinese Honeymoon. MT. and Mrs. Whit Wall, of St. Louis, have been at the Marion a cou. pie of days this week.
 Grandma Sembler has been quite sick for about ten days, but seems to be some better today.
 Just received large shipment of the famous BOstonian Shoes, only 8 50, at Brandon, Baugh & Co.
 The Old Yannissee Pure Rye Whis. key is dispensed in Forrest City by T. c. Folbre, Jr. & Co.
 Mir. T. w. Beneiel and wife, of Ced ar Rapids, Michigan, were registered at the Marion Saturday.
 It begins to look as though we might be given little rest now, from the snow, ice, sleet and slush
 Old Cutter is pure Rye Whiskey and is unexcelled for medicinal pur- poses. N. E. Nelson & Go. | Judge R. M. Hays, of Marianna, wat in the city Wednesday on business and shaking hands with friends.
 Milsm's Business University of Lit tie Rock, Ark, is the most thorough school in the State or South.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. R. Ferguson left Wednesday for Grenada, Mss, or business and to visit friends.
 The best Woven Wire Fence en earth all heights-Ellwood Woven Wire--cau be had only of The Russell Graham Al. derson Company.
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24

 Don't be selfish, if you are satisfied that Old Vollmer Whskey is the best, tell your friends. T. c. F0lbre, IT,, & Go. sell it. We now have 40 different styles of the celebrated Congress Playing Cards, which are 80 popular for heme enter tainments. Rand, McNally's Maps of Arkansas, Texas, Mississippi, Oklahoma and In. dian Territories, may be had at the Newsstand. Mir. F. Lauehinghouse and charming daughter, Miss Louise, spent Wednes- day in Memphis on business and visit ing friends. Mir. Esle F. Hodges, of Marianna, was ID town couple of days this week and a guest of MT. T. G. Parham at the Marion Wednesday was the loveliest day of the year. The thermometer went up to 85, and coats were uncomfortable in the sunshine. Miss Alberta Head, of Marianna, arrived m the city Tuesday night to visit friends, and went to Wynne We'd nesday night.
 A Graphophone once tried in your home, will win your friendship and you would not be without one. Get one at the Newsstand.
 Sash. Doors, Blinds, Mouldings, and all kinds of Builders Materials, at low. est market prices, may be had of Pas lay & Johnson.
 Another lot of the Mammoth Com. position books. of which we ran short last week, have just been received at the Newsstand.
 The best Woven Wire Fence on earth all heights-Ellwood Woven Wire-can be had only of The Fussell-G Graham AL derson Company.
 Mir. A. H. Hammett and Hon. J. T. PattersoD, of Wynne, were registered at the Marion Saturday, enroute home from Little Rock.
 Miss Ollie Phillips, charming young teacher of Haynes, was in the city Sat urday enroute to Burnt Cane to take charge of that school.
 Don't send your order for Calendars to some other town. We vii! furnish them at lowest prices, and print them in an artistic manner.
 All winter goods must be sold regard. less of former prices. l am making prices 30 low that they are bound to move. w. T. Sanders.
 Capt. Geo. NJ. Head and family re. turned to Marianna last week to reside The Times regrets 10 lose this estlma- ble family from our population, and wishes them prosperity and genial sur roundings in our neighboring city.
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24

Get together. Hold your cotton.
 Masks at Newsstand.
 The price is going up.
 Bob Taylor-March li.
 In unity there is strength,
 Old Cutter Rye hits the spot. Evans for Heinz Pickel Goods. Don't get scared, even if it goes down. See our Samples of Calendars for l90a. Minstrels next Tuesday night. That's good
 Found A purse. Call at News stand.
 Go to N. B. Nelson & Co.,. for Old Cutter,
 Like truth crushed to earth, it will rise again.
 For Sale.-One fine Jack. Russell, Graham & Co.
 Try one of those Tom and Jerry's at the Magnolia.
 You can now buy point protector at the Newsstand.
 Master Grover Wylds is reported to be still improving.
 MT. s. H. Mann spent Wednesday in Memphis on business.
 The joy is yours-if you use q "Park- Or Pen," Newsstand.
 Perforated pencil tablets may now be had at the Newsstand. 5c.
 Try bottle of Old Cutter. It's al- right. N. B. Nelson & Go. A lot of school books have just been received at the Newsstand.
 Just wait, spring will be here soon, and then you can fishing go.
 Editor Izard, of the News, was vis- itor to the city of Roses Sunday. Rescreened coal-no slack-at the Forrest City Gin Go. Phone ITS. Hardware of all kinds at The Fus. Alderson Company. MT. H. l. Gorum, of Palestine, was in the city Wednesday on business. See J F. Stout If you want to buy a pair of mules wagon and harness. A load of cotton came in Wednesday Must have been picked before the thaw. Potatoes aie good price. Don't all plant so many as to slump the market. Visiting cards and envelopes to match may now be had at the News stand.
 Masks for the ball tonight may be had at the Newsstand. Big lot just re- ceived.
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24


 Hardware of all kinds at The Fus. sell.Graham-Alderson Company.
 Baby Vadakin has new jumper which is the delight of the whole fami- ly.
 Ladies be sure and see our new waist goods for spring, at Brandon, Baugh & Co.
 Mr. Gus Sweet, of Widener, was a genial business visitor in the city Tues. day.
 Mr. A. l.. Grady has been in Mem. phis several days this week an busi. ness.
 The Delineator and Designer for March are DOW on sale at the News. stand.
 FoR SALR.-One pair good mules, wagon and harness. Apply to J. F. Stout.
 A lot of white and assorted colors tissue paper just received at the News stand.
 All kinds of Feed may be had of Pas lay $ Johnson at the lowest market prices.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-09-21

most as completely as 1t did before
the alleged sale OF the stock.
In relation to the Metropolitan
Life which has 100000 outstanding
policies in force chiefly held by per-
sons of slender means, 1t has been
made clear that the absolute control
Of the many millions of that company
is vested in its president, j. III. Hagc-
man. Mr.. Hageman makes invest
ments in securities or sells them on
his own responsibility and the So
called finance committee of the COM
pany ratifies what he does after the
transactions have been concluded.
Hyde is In Hiding
The investigating committee does
not want to investigate the Equitable
until 1t can get James Hazen Hyde
on the witness stand Mr. Hyde and
the former comptroller of the Equit-
able, Thomas d. Jordan, and others
OF the old directors of the company
have SO far kept outside the jnris-
diction of the committees subpoena
servers. 1t is still an open question
whether Mr.. Hyde will appear on the
witness stand.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-09-21
WIDESPREAD GRAFT
INSURANCE OFFICIALS IN MANY
KINDS OF CORRUPTION
Funds to Prevent Restrictive Legis-
Iation and to Make Sure Existing
Laws Would Not Be Enforced

George w. Perkins, member of the
firm of J. p Morgan & Co., and first
vice president of the New York Life
Insurance company, was the star wit
ness at last weeks session of the spe-
cial legislative committee probing
life insurance companies methods
and his testimony was replete with
revelations in the development of fl
nance as applied by insurance com
panies. The climax came when Mr.
Perkins was asked concerning an en-
try of $4S,702 in a ledger marked
Ordered paid by the president"
Payment Made to J. P. Morgan
The check was made out payable
to ]. P. Morgan & Co, and Mr.. Per
kins frankly stated it was a contribu
ton to the national republican cam
paign committee and paid to Corne
Illus N. Bliss. Mr.. Perkins said:
This payment was made after very
careful deliberation. 1t must not be
considered an ordinary contribution tc
the campaign fund.
1t was paid because we felt the
assets of the New York Life company
would be jeopardized by democratic
success"
He said they contributed in 1900
and 1904.
This bomb was thrown when the
room was packed with spectators
Every one bent forward to catch the
testimony.
Kept a, Dark Secret
Pursuing the check inquiry further
Mr.. Hughes brought out that this ex-
penditure was never brought to the
attention of the finance committee
the witness terming it purely lex
ecutive action
IF the president out of his own ex-
ecutive authority without reference
to the finance committee pays out
such large sums as these, how do
they ever come before the officers of
the company"
has no authority over the agency ac-
counts and general expenses. / think
there should be a broadening of this
authority
Mr.. Perkins was then asked about
checks for $4,000 and $4,000, made
payable to Andrew Hamilton March
8, 1904. Mr.. Hamilton is a politician
who spends much time at Albany dur
ing sessions of the legislature.
Non-Ledger Assets
Mr.. Randolph, treasurer of the New
York Life Insurance company testi-
fed that considerable amount
of the assets of the COM
pany did not appear on the ledger.
but were kept track of on a card in
dex. which showed the purchase and
sale of the securities. Where stocks
had been received by the company as
profits of underwriting syndicates
they were placed on the card index
as non-ledger assets, while bonds re-
ceived from the same source were
placed on the ledger, it being deemed
better to have the bonds show up as
assets than the stocks.
The examination of Frederick
Cromwell, treasurer of the Mutual
Life of New York, brought out the
fact that he had profited from trans
actions with the company to the ex-
tent of $26,371.
Mr.. Cromwell held that syndicates
were absolutely necessary for COM
lN.r Id h,yr. .<h
a life insurance company transacts.
to Mr.. Cromwell, the Mu-
Please Mention THE iNDE?ENi
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-09-21

tual Life has about $3.50, 100000 in
vested, of which $150,0000O0 was in
bonds and mortgages, the balance be-
ing handled through the medium Of
syndicates
Mr.. Cromwell testified that it was
impossible for the insurance compa-
MES to buy the bonds direct from the
railroads as they were issued, the
officials of the roads stating that they
could not afford to ignore the bank
ing interests.
Helping Out the Banks
Mr.. Hughes questioned Mr.. Crom-
well in regard to the large cash bal
ances which the company kept in a
bank in which it was interested and
intimated that the large balance was
kept for the purpose OF enabling the
bank to profit from the deposit. Mr..
Cromwell denied that the large de-
posits were made just for the pur-
pose of profit to the bank, but adj
mitted that the stockholders prOfited
from the deposits.
It has been one of the boasts Of
the New York Life in recent years
that it had no trust company con-
nections. Charles K. Hughes, chief
counsel of the Investigating commit
tee, has shown that this boast is not
we'll founded. The New York Life
formerly owned, and as matter Of
fact, practically controls today, the
New York Trust company, which for
merly was the New York Security
and Trust company.
Deceiving German Government.
In connection with its relations
with this company it was brought out
that the New York Life practiced de-
ception to hoodwink the Prussian gov
eminent, whose laws prohibit an in
surance company doing business with
in its territory that has trust COM
pany stock. To nominally comply
with the regulations of the Prussian
government, the New York Life made
a peculiar sale of it's stock control
to the trust company, negro mes
senger acting as a dummy in the
transaction.
1t retained an option by which it
may buy back it's control of the trust
company, and as long as this option
remains in force the stock that it
supposedly sold is in the custody of
three trustees, two of whom are Off
GERS of the New York Life. These
trustees vote their stock at the annual
elections, and in effect the New York
Life controls the trust company al
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-09-21

INDIAN COUGH CURE for 3Cc. / will send You
full directions hes to prepare ted Indian
Cough syrup which will positively cure a cough
when all else fails Used in my ow family 20 yrs.
Money back II 1t falls to cure. A. 9. shaw Can
ton, Ohio.