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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-10-13
RURAL MAIL SERVICE
AND GOOD ROADS
Are of Great Value to the People
of Both City and Country.

During the past two weeks, the
Grand Rapids postmaster has made ii
his business to personally inspect the
roads on each of the six rural free
delivery mail districts leading from
the post office of this city. He found
that District number three, into the
towns of Port Edwards and Seneca,
and served by II. w. Lord as carrier,
had worse road than any other of
the six districts. E. C. Smiths route
number two, is the next poorest.
Then comes Hubbard RobinSon's or
number five; ther William Lyons, or
number four; then T. G.. Timm's or
humber one; the roads on route num-
ber six, Andrew Carter's, were the
best of the lot.
O Even the best is none too good, and
could be very much improved. The
importance and value of good roads is
under estimated by most of the path
masters and town officers who have
charge of the construction and caring
for the public high ways. We desire
to urge upon all town officials who
enjoy the benefits of rural mail SER
vice, to do all within their power to
not only put the roads in good con-
dition, but to keep them so. We find
that the great fault In road building
from our view point, is that they are
not sufficiently rounded up, so as
to properly shed water. The great
enemy to public roads, is water, and
therefore the more the road is rounded
up so that the water will run off in
stead of remaining upon it, the better
the roadbed will be. We noticed dur
ing our travels upon these roads, that
the worst places were always where the
bitches on either side were filled with
water, and as natural consequence.
the water would work under the road
way and the first big load would cut
through.
Through low lands, deep bitches on
one or both sides is absolutely neces-
sary. Unless this is done, and provision
made for carrying the water away
from the roads, there never can be a
good highway constructed through
such a section. We take pleasure in
that the condition OF the
roads today is far better than they
were when the rural service was first
Installed here, and the rural carriers
report that pathmasters are usually
prompt in fixing any bad piece OF road,
as soon as their attention is called to
it. While the roads are fairly good.
and in fact better than they have
been, there is still room for inn
prOyement. We therefore ask and
urge that all officers and freehoiders
in the various towns that enjoy free
mail service look after the roads that
the service can be continued and made
better in respect to surety and prompt
ness OF the mails being delivered
in winter weather. We all
enjoy the prompt delivery Of mail,
and the fact that we can get it every
day at our door, from a distance of
ten or twelve miles from the post
Office, should make it follow that
we should show our ap-
probation of it, by doing all in our
power to keep this service prompt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-10-13

From this table it will be seen that
the south winds prevailing up till the
tenth, kept the atmosphere warm;
when the wind changed to the north
west on Tuesday night, with it came
the cold wave, the snow, and the
first killing froGts OF the year. Though
the sun came out well ThurSlsy, tie
air was Guild aud chilly. aud S.nter
clothing felt very comfortable Indeed.
This is Que OF tue cold weather periods
predicted by Rev. Irl Hicks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-10-13
A. L. FONTAINE, Publisher

The suite of office rooms in the
Wood County National Bank building
which are to be occupied by DR.. O.
I. HOugen are nearly ready for his
reception, and he expects to move
therein next week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-10-13
Pompeian
MaSSa9e Cream

contains no grease, will not promote the
Growth of hair. Removes shine from the
face. No powder is necessary after its
use. Eradicates wrinkles.
Psice 80 cents esd s. 90 per Jar
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-10-13

J. e. Farley the plumber. is moving
into his new place of business on First
street opposite the REPORTER office
this week. By the beginning of next
week he will be quite we'll established
and ready for business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-10-13

For RENT Sitting room and bed
room. For terms and particulars
inquire of Miss Nellie Bell. tt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-10-13
eto "a. m. and to z p. m.

Chronic and Nervous Diseases cured
in the shortest time without operation
Catarrh in the most dangerous form
relieved in one treatment-Cured in 80
days. Trial free for one month. Con-
sultation, examination and advice free
to all.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-10-13

Coal and wood for sale at E. G..
Ketchums call and get price tt
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-01

The Searchlight rvs the n ming
excitement 1T Crescent, Lincoln csuu
-tv. has been greatly exaggerated.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-01
$500 RewafS.
STATE OF NEVADA, EXECUTIVE
,EDrSD

STATE OF NEVADA, EXECUTIVE
CHAMBER,
Carson City, Nevada, April 25, 1905.
BY virtue of the authority in me
vested by the Constitution and laws of
the State of Nevada, I, JOHN SPARKS
Governor of said State. do hereby is
sue this official proclamation and offer
a reward of FOUR HUNDRED DOL.
LARS, to be paid for the arrest and
delivery to the sheriff of Nye County,
State Of Nevada. one
FRANK CROUCH, who is accused Of
having killed HARRY MANoN. Dep,
uty Sheriff Of Nye' County, by shooting
the said Harry Manon with gun
while endeavoring to arrest the sail
Frank Crouch for highway robbery,
on the 23d day of March, 1905.
The said Frank Crouch is about 5
feet 8 inches tall. weighs about 16o
pounds; dark completion: dark eyes
black hair; about 90 years old; weae
ing dark suit of clothes, sack coat
black overcoat, dark felt hat; and is
heavy user of tobacco. His cont
plexion is very swarthy, similar to
] that Of an Italian. bat flushed all the
! time as il he had a high fever or had
been drinking heavily.
Y The above reward will be paid al
IN City. Nevada, to the party OF
lied thereto, upon salts
arce of the capture and de
oresaid Of the said Frank
Ess WHEREOF. have
..ereunto set my hand AM
+ caused the Great Seal Of thu
4 State to be affixed. Done al
! tseaI, Carson city state Of NeSadI
8 this 2sth day Of April, 1905,
| JOHN SPARKS,
Attest Governor
4 W. G. Douglass.
4 Secretary Of State.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-01
Just AZ the Man Said.

Chicago. February q. 1905.
home yesterday on time We had
luvly jurney and didn't get tired abit
We never changed ccrs onct and saw
all the luvly scenry on the denver ans
rio grand road in the day time j1ss
as the. man said we would and gen
whiz the mountains was high A
man came with our car AL the wav
and he took good care we had a nice
time. When you come home be sure
you take the denver and rio gronA
tourist excursion car and you Will
have as good fan as we did and NOT
cost much neither. Their Office is n,
625 Market street N San Francisco
If you will write there they will SEMI
you some nice books for nothing.
With love from your son.
JOHNNIE
The praise Of our patrons are on,
best credentials. For women and child
rem travelling along the Rio Grand,
Scenic Line excursions personally con
Quoted to the east. Just fill the bill.
| Write or call for lowest rates to al
eastern points and handsomely illus
trated travellers literature. w j
Shotweli, Gen. Agent, Denver & Ria
Grande r. r. Co. San Francisco. Cal
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-01
Through Car Service From Kansas
City.

The Southern Pacific Company, -
conjunction with the Union Pacifil
Railroad, have inaugurated a through
car service for less than CARLOAD
freight shipments from Kansas City
Reno, which will be accorded the Sam
fast and preferred service as is q.
corded straight carload lots. For fur
Their particulars apply to A. H. Rising
acting d. F. and P A., Souther
Pacific Company. Reno, New.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-01

Take a look at the new ties that
are being shown at Platt's.
Try Golden Gate Mocha ard Java
coffee. and you will be pleased. To
right
The new lines of footwear now be-
ing unpacked at Ed. Burlingtons sur
snappy footwear goods that are as
pass all previous records in new AMI
good as gold Ladies. Gents. Misses,
Boys and Childs of all grades Here
Is .rthe ulaer to huy row f"otvea-
His prices are below al eenpetitors.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-01
ExeursIsH Rates 70 Leysis and Clark
Expedition.

@AbbOOlSbVUs
Via Southern PsciAc.
Round trip rate between Reno and
Portland $1,000. Tickets are limited
to ten days to make round trip with
continuous passage in each direction
and only good on train No. S. allowing
passengers to connect with special
train. at Sacramento every Saturday,
commencing June 3rd. Twenty-one
day round trip tickets will be sold on
payment OF $500 in excess of above
rates, going trip under same conditions
with stopovers allowed returning.
Eleven days extension will be al
lowed on tickets at Portland on pay
ment of $500. and twenty days on
payment of $1,000.
Excursionist can avail themselves
Of steamer ride, Portland to San Fran
cisco on payment of $500 at Portland
Sixty day round trip ticket ollow
ing stopover will be sold from Juna
LIST to September 3Oth, inclusive, go
ing via Sacramento and returning via
Salt Lake City, Utah, at rate OF
$4,000.
For futher information apply to-
A. H. Rising,
Acting D. F. & P. A., So. Pac. Co.
Reno Nevada
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-01

Tickets are good for stopover east
of Nevada on going trip with ten days
in which to reach destination. Stop
overs are allowed at all points on Re
turn trip provided passenger reaches
originating point within ninety days
from date ticket is purchased.
For further information apply to
A. H. Rising,
Acting D. F. & P. A. So. Pac Co.
Reno. New.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-01
Notice to Hunters

No hunting of any sort is allowed
upon the Holstine ranch The under
signed objects to the killing CT either
stock or birds there.
S. P Davis
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-01
SPECIAL RATES TO EASTERN
POINTS.

Via Southern Pacific Company.
Round trip tickets between Reno
Y -Teinafter mentioned will
18th. eth and 2sth. June
Ind 25th to Both. inclu..
h.. 9th. Gath. 25th and
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-01
s25 Reward.

The above reward will be paid for
information leading to the arrest and
conviction of the hunters who woun,.
ed a stock animal on the Holstina
Ranch May 10th.
s. p. Davis
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-01
MONTHLY REP9!RI.-

OFFICE COUNTY AUDITOR
ornssby County, Nevada.
70 the Honorable Board County Com
nissioners, Gentlemen:
In compliance with the law I here
With SUBMIT my quarterly report show.
ing receiats and disbursements OF
Ormsby County, during the quarter
ending March 81, 1905.
Receipts.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-01
Ho. For the West.

Tell your friends that the colon,s.
rates are going into effect March ls;.
1905 and expire May Is, 1905. The
rate from Chicago. III. S31 90, st. LOUIS
Mo-. New Orleans, La !. $50 90, Couu.
Gil Bluffs Ia, Sioux City. Ia, Omaha.
Nef, Kansas City. Mo-. Mineola, Tex
as and Houston Texas, $2s.00. Rates
apply to Main Line points in Califs..
MA and Nevada.
For fnrthe information apply %
Southern Pacific agents Of to
A. H. Rising. n
D. F. & P. A. SO. Pac. Co.. Reno. Ne~.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-01
WILLARD ,CATLIN,
ANNUAL STATEMENT

. . - . . . q . ONO {
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-01
't1of
SCHOOL APPoRrloNMENT.
STATE OF NEVADA,
apartment Of Education,

Department Of Education,
Office Of Superintendent Of Pu3c Ia.
Il struction,.
Carson City. Nevada, July II, 1905
40 tie School officers of Nevada:
d Following is a statement of the sec.
ond semi-annual apportionmen Of
School Moneys for 1905, on the basis
Of Sc $4,000 ner census child.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-01
OFFICIAL COUNT OF STATE
FUNDS.
STATE OF NEVADA.
County Of Ormsby, 8. 8.
rah~ nouclo

John Sparks w. G. Douglass
being duly sworn severa!ly
say they . are members of the
Board OF Examiners of the State of
New, that on the 2Sth day of April MS
they, tafter having ascertained from
the books of the State Controller the
amount of money that should be in
the Treasury made an Official exami-
nation and count Of the money ana
vouchers for money in the State Ire
asury of Nevada and found the same
correct as follows:
Coin 251373 81
Paid coin vouchers not re-
turned to controller 31,70S 73
Total 2s3,os3 "a
State School Fund Securities.
| Irredeemable Nevada State
School bond $4,000 90
| Mass. State per cent
! bonds $4,000 a.
| Nevada State bonds 255, 100 90
Mass. State 3a per cent
bends $4,000 90
United States Bonds '15 600 90
John Sparks
W. G. Douglass
Subscribed and sworn before me this
2Sth day Of April, A. D. 1905.
J. Doane.
Notary Public. ormrvy County. New
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-08-19
About Life Insurance.

In my opinion there is but one
remedy for the existing evils in the
institution of life insurance and
that is: Every state should enact
a law compelling life insurance
companies to make actual appor-
tionment and distribution of all
surplus annually after the second
policy year, crediting each policy
holder with his equitable share Of
all such surplus.
What would happen if such a
law were in force in every state?
Companies would strike balance
annually and would make an essen
tial accounting with each policy
holder, giving him an equitable
share of all the surplus, which he
could take in cash., apply it to re-
duce his next premium or purchase
additional insurance to be paid with
the face of his policy or allow the
company to carry it as credit CIV
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-08-19

Govern of Milwaukee are ready to
announce their candidates. for governor
just as soon as they are sure La Fol
lette is out of it and by keeping them
waiting the present governor delays the
opening Of the campaign few months
for which the politics-tired people Of
Wisconsin are duly thankful. : La
Crosse Leader-Press.
For which information we are duly
grateful. The News is sorry that it is
not able to tell all about this complicated
situation. 1t is singular that while all
the would-be candidates are in the dark,
the subject can be handled as easily by
a La Crosse editor as if it were plain as
day. We are sorry for the lost candi-
dates, but we glory in the fact that at
least one editor has the situation down
pat.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-08-19
The Chicago Contest.

Mayor Dunno of Chicago has decided
to postpone for couple Of years the
Inauguration Of the municipalization of
street railways-u which issue he
was elected. Many Of the greatpapers
take this to mean a defeat Of the
pr oposition. Mayor Dunno has given
good reasons for this delay. Many Of
the franchise that form the intricate
system of Chicago's street railway sys-
tenn expire two years hence. Then the
city will be in better position to meet
the issue than by condemnation now.
Mayor Dunno has not become discourag-
ed in the matter. He will probably
make another campaign on the issue.
He may be weaker as a candidate on
account of the delay, but the PROPOSE
ton will be stronger two years from
now than at the present time.
The argument against the city run
ming its own lines of city railway is the
old claim that the people are too corrupt.
But they run the schools, and no one
wishes a change. They run the police
department, and no one proposes TO
turn it over to a corporation. They
manage the fire department, and none
of the corporations wish that function
placed in the hands of one of them
selves.
Why not the street railways?
Certainly private management is a
source of corruption. Certainly the
honest element Of the people would
have more power in the matter if pub
icly owned,
We speak of this matter because it
is basic proposition-because the line
of thought runs through a large part
Of our government, and because it is
along the line of advance thought.
Mayor Dunno will be elected, or some
other candidate will be elected, who
will carry out the proposition.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-08-19
A Peaceful Revolution,

Norway has voted her independence.
Sweden has stood by and watchedst1e
performance. Both countries appear
to be willing that the desires of the
people shall prevail. In this they are
setting an example that may we'll be
followed by other nations for all time
to come.
Such thing as a peaceful disunion
has never prevailed in the past. Thus
Norway and Sweden are not only
making history for themselves, but
are making an innovation in history.
It is we'll that it should be so. 1t
is we'll that this policy should become
part of international sentiment. A
peaceful separation where nothing
could be gained by war, marks these
nations as sagacious peoples.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-08-19
Asking and Receiving.

The old adage: task and We shall
receive" sometimes comes unexpect-
edly into play as indicated by the fol-
lowing from the Loyal Tribune, edited
by House Clerk Noyes:
When the Milwaukee Sentinel's
reporter, F. c. Schultz, and several Of
the Sentine's friends were being
named in indictments for bribery, ETC.,
that once honored paper grew vocifer-
Gus in crying that District Attorney
McGovern was letting the big fellows
go free while he was going hard after
the little fellows. Now that the Senti-
mel owner, c. Il. Pfster, is charged by
the grand jury with using $14,00 in
ways he must account for, perhaps the
Sentinel editor is satisfied that the big
ones will get their deserts.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-08-19
Democratic Appreciation.

Governor La Toilette is doing the
state at least one good service in de-
laying the announcement Of his plans
in regard to the acceptance of the
senatorship. Those closest to the
governor have not the slightest doubt
that he will go to Washington and take
his seat in the senate when the next
session opens in December, but by re-
framing from public announcement of
his intentions he leaves just enough
doubt to prevent free for all contest
for the next gubernatorial nomination
at once, it being understood that should
Mr. La Toilette not go to the senate he
would run again for governor. Secre-
tary of State Houser, Senator Hatten,
Lieutenant Governor Davidson, Speak
er Lenroot and District Attorney Nc
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-08-19
The Tariff Issue.

Secretary Shaw, arguing to the
Virginia republicans for perpetuity
of protection, is an anachronism.
He argues as if a policy OF protec-
ton were what lawyers call one Of
first impression; something new, to
be expounded, diagramed, painted
and its results predicted. He is
the fresh convert, threshing old
straw with an energy born Of faith
that the heads are laden with grain.
One may read his arguments in
Hamilton's paper on manufactures;
in CIay's speeches and Greeley's
editorials; He misses the point;
fails to sense the question of the
day. At what industrial points
has protection worked out its pur-
pose and where may it be discon-
tinued? Where is its work still
unfinished and should be continued?
That is the question for republicans
to consider and answer today, and
not whether the policy is sacrosanct,
not to be touched by profane hands.
st. Paul Dispatch.
Secretary Shaw has come before the
people as chief stand-patter. He is
recognized as a presidential candidate
on that issue. He refuses to recognize
that there is anything to consider in
the tariff question. He wants it left
entirely alone.
On the other hand is a large element
of the people and press probably a
majority certainly respectable mi
nority-who demand it's consideration.
In this history but repeats itself. Il
is not far back to so to find change
in party control or their issue-with
results not at all agreeable.
There are times when public policy
demands consideration Of the tariff and
one of those times is when large eie-
ment of the dominent party demands it.
That time has come.
1t were certainly better that the
tariff be revised now than that we
should go into the next campaign with
out the active support Of large por-
ton of our own people.
Beside, conditions have changed since
1898. The situation warrants, if it
doesu't demand, SOME changes in the
tariff laws. But the main point is that
the people demand it.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-08-19

as the current phrase goes, with the
goods on them" and they Immediately
established the same rate for OH going
north that thay had been charging for
oil going south. =
In the face of such facts as these
is it any wonder that the public refuses
to accept the representations of the
railroad companies that all shippers are
treated fairly, and that there is no JUS
LITIGATION for the demand that the gov
eminent shall have any further super
visory power over the transportation
business?
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-08-19

ing him the benefit of the earnings
thereon, and in case Of lapse or
surrender, would be entitled to re-
ceive either cash or paid-up insur-
ance for his share Of the surplus,
thereby giving him his insurance
at actual cost, and not confisticat-
ing his share of the surplus as is
now the practice under the deferl4
ed dividend contract. Letter of
Zeno NJ. Host.
The above is in line with the posi-
ton of the News. It reduces life in
surance to first principles and stops
the piling up of an immense surplus,
which in the great companies has al
ready become an unwieldy mass of
funds difficult Of profitable and secure
investment; carefully invested q source
of small earning power and a constant
temptation to speculative directors.
The present practices are out of
line Of true primary insurance, amount
ing to banking scheme, and should
be discontinued either by action Of the
insuring public or by force Of law.
Insurance should be limited to It's
own proper avenues.
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-08-19
An Instance of Discrimination.

At recent investigation of railway
rates the interstate commission I'M
covered the following discrimination in
rates on oil forth and south:
Northbound.
Per 100 Lbs.
New Orleans to Chicago. .. Al cents
New Orleans to Cincinnati. 80 cents
New Orleans to st. Louis. go. 35 cents
Southbound
Chicago to New Orleans ...... 23 cents
Cincinnati to New Orleans. :. % cents
ST. Louis to New Orleans. 10 cents
Which leads the Minneapolis Journal
80 saying:
From these rates it appears that oil
shipped under exactly the same condi-
tions paid nearly twice as much for
freight when north-bound as when
shipped south-bound over exactly the
same route and for the same distance.
Here was a discrimination Of the
rankest kind in favor of the Standard
Oil company. A very interesting
feature of this case was that the rail
roads did not even deny the charge or
seek to explain it. Of course, they
could do neither. They had simply to
acknowledge that they had been caught
The Ladysmith news and Ingram news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1905-1906, 1905-08-19

It is amusing to see syndicate mat
ter published in local papers credited
miscellaneously. Those papers that
print editorials from patent attorney
bureaus should compare notes.