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Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-10-23

In the editors mail, today says exchange, came a
booklet that would have gone into the waste basket but
for brave, sweet face that smiled the cover-the
face of Miss Kitty Smith of South Whitley Indiana The
brochure tells the life story of the girl 1t is tale
of poverty hardship and drunken father When mere
child Kitty Smith was given liquor, fell the kitchen
stove and burned her little arms, bones and all, into a
crisp. What girl do who is armless? Kitty Smith,
young woman her feet and toes. She dresses
herself does many housework tasks She is also
artist of ability. She makes her living largely
by writing cards. selling her drawings and embroidery
and help she offers the little book for sale. With
her feet she works embroidery, makes quilts and handles
pen pencil scissors. In her modest book she
prints pictures work which shows great ability
who is handicapped and who is self taught She
sells her book by mail twenty-five cents. 1t would
do good to send her that and learn her his
tory. look the bright, brave face the is
worth many times the price She has the highest test
monias from charitable schools and prominent people
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-10-23

Don't wait for an expiosion-cook
with gas-the humane way.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-10-23

Mother was lucky--papa bought a
gas range.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-10-23
COMING EVENTS

October 2S-"Polly Primrose"
November 1.-"Uncle Josh Spruce
by"
November 2-"The Chaperones."
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-10-23

COME TO THE RUMMAGE SALE
at PA West Gold avenue, October 21
and rs, under the auspices of the la
dies of the First Congregational
church. Clothing, boots and shoes
and miscellaneous articles, at lowest
prices. Home cooking and candy, in
plenty and variety.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-10-23

Citizen want ads get the business
Try one.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-10-23

One of the incest places in the city
Is the pool hall, No. 115 West Rail
road avenue. Call and enjoy your
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-10-23

Executor OF the last will and tesla.
ment of Lawrence S. Trimble, de
ceased and ex-oficlo administrator
OF the partnership assets of W. a..
TFlHbll a company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-10
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

WHEREAS. 1t has pleased Almighty
God in his wise providence, to remove
from our midst, to the higher life, our
beloved and esteemed Comrade Charles
L. Duncan, and WHEREAS, while we
bow in humble submission to the
will of the supreme ruler of this
universe, we realize that in the loss of
our Comrade, our Order has been
bereft of a beloved Comrade, and the
community of useful and upright
citizen.
WHEREFORE Be 1T RESOLVED
THAT our flag and Charter be draped
in morning for thirty days and that
we express our deep sorrow, to the
afflicted family in this their time of
mourning, and be it further resolved,
that these resolutions be spread upon
the minutes of our Post records, and
also that they be published in the
City newspapers, and copy thereof,
be presented to the family.
Dated March 9 1905.
T. J. COOPER,
M. S. PRATT,
D. w. COMPTON,
Committee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-10
GRAND RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL ENJOYS
EXCELLENT STANDING IN THESTATE

Considerable Misunderstanding has
arisen during the past year regarding
the standing of our high school at the
University of Wisconsin. 1t has been
misrepreSented by those who oppose
the present management of our school
affairs. To correct these false rumors
our city superintendent has written
Prof. A. w. TresSler, inspector Of
public schools in this state, who has
written the following letter on this
subject which will explain ITSELF
Madison. Wis. March 6, 1905.
Mr.. H. S. Youker. Superintendent
of Schools. Grand Rapids, Wis.
My Dear Mr.. Youker: In reply to
your recent inquiry l will say that
the only reason the Grand Rapids
High School was kept off the North
Central Association list was that some
Of its recitation periods were only
thirty y-tive minutes in length. This
seems like a small matter, but the
commission had determined to reject
all schools whose recitations were not
at least forty minutes in length. l
particularly regretted the rel lection of
your school from the list, because of
the decided advancement which has
been made during the last two or
three years. Your excellent building,
improved equipment, we'll qualified
teachers, and better habits of study
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-10

on the part of pupils render your
school stronger than it has been at
any time since l began inspecting it
five years ago. 1 have looked over
your report, and.find nothing in it
which will prevent the school being
placed on the accredited list of the
North Central association this year
Your school is in better standing than
ever with the University of Wiscon-
sin. and cheerfully make this ex-
PLANTATION, which you are at liberty
to publish if you SO desire.
Very truly yours.
A. w. Tressler,
Sec. of the Committee, of University
of Wisconsin.
1t is clear from the above letter:
~ The standing of the Grand
Rapids High school at the University
of Wisconsin has never been as good
as it is today;
(2) The work of both pupils and
teachers has been steadily improving;
(3) The commission of the school
from the Association of North Central
Colleges and Universities is purely
technical matter which in no way
affects the standing of the school. A
number of the best schools in the
state we're omitted for similar reaosns,
o
Baraboo, Madison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-10
PROBATE COURT
PROCEEDINGS

By the Kindness of Judge w. J.
Conway we are able to give our readers
the following proceedings of said
court during the past week.
In re will of William Wiltgen,
deceased. Hearing ou proof of will.
Proof of publication of notice OF
application for proof of will filed. G..
L. Jacques appears on behalf of the
petitioner, w. E. Wheelan guardian
ad litem appears on behalf of minors
interested. Thomas Mersch one OF the
subscribing witnesses sworn and ex-
amined. William Bartels one of the
subscribing witnesses sworn and ex-
amined. Proof of will reduced to
writing signed and filed. Order signed
and filed admitting said will to pro-
bate. Bond of executors filed and
approved. Letters testimentary issued.
Notice to creditors signed and filed
and issued.
In re will of Catherine Beyel. Proof
Of publication of notice Of application
for proof of will filed. j. A. Gaynor
guardian ad litem appears for minor
Interested and he appears on their
behalf. E. NJ. Deming appears on
behalf of petitioner. Will of said
deceased admitted to probate.
In re estate of Lawrence thinner
man. Order for appointment of
signed and filed. Warrant
of appraisers signed and filed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-10
LEGISLATION OF INTEREST
To the People as Reported by
Correspondent.
MADISON, WIS.,, March 7.

MADISON, WIS.,, March 7.
Several TfeatureS of interest and
Significance characterized the leg
islative proceedings of the past week.
Chief of these was the appearance of
four leading railway attorneys in
opposition to the proposed railway
| rate bill. Burton Hanson spoke for
the st. Paul road, S. A. Lynde foI the
| Northwestern, T. 81. Gill for the Wis
consin Central, and Pierce Butler for
the Omaha. Their arguments were
all in the same vein, holding that
there was no call for any railroad
legislation whatever as contemplated
in Wisconsin,, that rates are not op-
| preSsiye, as shown by the fact that
| Wisconsin has more factories than
Iowa and Minnesota together, and
that the giving of such powers as is
contemplated to the commission
might result in practical confscation
of the railroad property Of the state.
All these hearings were held in the
senate chamber and listened to by
large audiences each day. The rail-
roads are now through and this week
the supporters of the bill will be
heard. Senator Frear is expected to
lead in the fight for the measure.
The general impression is that while
/ the Hatten bill may be largely mOdi-
fed, some form of commission will be
created.
| Something of a sensation was
caused by the appearance of Senator
| Barney A. Eaton, of Milwaukee, one
morning to take his seat. Mr.. Eaton
is under Indictment by the Milwaukee
grand jury of having accepted a bribe
of S25 for his vote on the BARRIERS
license bill two years ago. When the
legislative session opened he was ad-
vised to stand trial before claiming
his seat and was given indefinite
leave of absence. When he appeared
the other day he said he made an
honest effort to get a speedy trial, but
falling in this he was determined to
take his seat.
The Stalwart members decided to
have Senator Kreutzer, chairman of
the judiciary committee together i'm
mediately after the morning session
to consider what should be done in
Eaton's case.
At the meeting Of the committee at
noon a subcommittee, consisting of
, Senator Hudnall, ROehr and Merton,
, was appointed which will report
this week. This subcommittee
will call upon the district attorney in
Milwaukee and make an effort to
ascertain whether or not a speedy
J trial car be secured for Mr.. Eaton. Ii
. trial can be had within reasonable
. time Senator Eaton will remain in
Milwaukee to await the outcome OF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-10
Mahara's Minstrels.

1t is hardly necessary to introduce
the famous Frank Mahara to the
theatre going public as he has always
been high in their estimation as
first class purveyer Of minstrelsy and
rag time opera for a number of years
past. This year with a new palace
car, thirty colored artists, magni-
hcent complement of scenery and
costumes, striking electrical effects
and combination of speciality artists,
dancers, eccentric comedians, novelty
artists and sweet voiced singers, Frank
Nahara seems to be able to substanti-
ate his claim that he has reached the
acme of minstlelsy. Mahara's Min
strelS will hold forth at the opera
house next Wednesday evening,
March Is, giving their splendid street
parade at noon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-10
(Contributed.)

| tCOntr1buted9
We were persuaded by our bette
half TO go across the river and attene
the Congregational church Sunda,
morning, and we want to say a wore
through your paper about preaching
| There are sermons harmonious
sermons of discord, good sermons anG
bad, and to every preacher a distinc,
| individuality.
Preaching since the beginning OF
| history has been distinct and honor
able calling. The primitive tribes
demanded house in which to
| worship; they trained their children
in the way OF the creed. They made
sacrifices, offered gifts ard ordained
| chosen ones to the priesthood.
Modern society moves along the same
line only with more intelligence. The
mystery of the church, the infalli-
bility of the priesthood is a thing of
the past. and the church building
becomes merely meeting place for
men and women who entertain views
in common.
AS for the services they grow more
artistic, the singers and the music
must be of higher class. The
preacher must be spiritual minded,
eloquent. fearless. But there is no
mystery about him. He is a man-a
mere man-with failings and weak
nesses like his fellows, making a more
strenuous effort, of course, to live
right because he elects to lead others.
The preacher is no longer above his
flock, he is one of them, and because
of this he has more power for good
than in any period of religious history.
II men and women listen to what he
says they are able to judge whether
his words are worth while, and if they
follow. they fellow because they are
convinced. Such preaching becomes
more than ever light to ones path
and guide to ones feet.
A successful preacher must needs
burn the midnight Oil, he must know
everything and be able to tell it, and
have the fine sense OF time and season
He must know when he has said
enough and have the wit to send his
audience away hungry fer more.
Sometimes he must behave like a
warrior, slashiDg right and left at the
hosts Of sin. Some preachers start
out with great show, they run we'll
for while, but cannot hold what they
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-10

What may be the prelude to the
railway fight in the legislature oc-
cured Saturday. Quite Unexpectedly
| spirited debate arose on No. s (H.
Johnson.l requiring railroads whose
gross receipts are 81, 500 mile to sell
2-cent-a-mile tickets. Mr.. Norcross
| asked to have the bill laid over till
March 21St. Mr. Smelker, of Iowa.
said in view of Mr.. Norcross' desire
| to hurry legislature that the request
looked suspicious Mr.. Norcross said
the purpose of his request was that
he assumed railroad rate commission
would be created and that this body
would have the power to fix rates and
therefore these 2-cent bills would be
unnecessary. The administration
leaders came near indulging in person.
alities and the bill was finally ad-
vanced with but two adverse votes.
The bill for detaching the Apostle
Islands from Ashland county, as the
town of La Point, was adversely re-
ported and the change will not be
made.
The bill authorizing lien on horses
for their shoeing was faverably re-
ported.
By request the Stout bill for
representation by Wisconsin at the
Portland exposition was referred.
The Ainswortb bill, providing for
state aid to all fairs that refused the
sale of liquor, was laid over and may
cause debate. An amendment to the
bill makes this provision apply only to
the state fair and not to county fairs.
Mr.. Irvine thought what was good
the state would be good for counties,
and wanted further consideration.
1t was granted.
Liquor bills are coming in for much
in the legislature. The
Thayer district option bill was given
a public hearing before the committee
on state Of affairs of the assembly.
Former Senator w. III. Austin ap-
peared as the attorney of the Mil
waukee brewing interests and held
that the bill would mean practical
confscation of large property interests
of the breweries in that city. Alder
man l.. B. Rowley, of Madison, spoke
in favor of the bill, as did the Rev.
L. L. Thayer, second Chippewa
district, the author of the bill, and
Supt. Hare, of Wisconsin Anti-Saloon
league. Henry Fauerbach, the Madi-
son brewer. appeared aaainst the bifl
and had the hearing continued in
order that other Madison interests
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-10
PREACHING THE GOSPEL To
PEOPLE OF GRAND RAPIDS

get: Others steady their pace, keep al
it, and hold their laurels to the end
The preacher then is more than al
Orator,-he becomes literally a
sheppard.
1t is taking quite while to get at
it, but the thing we want to say is
that one of the best type is Rev. Fred
Staff, who has recently come among
us. The thing we all like about him
is his cheerfulnesS. No matter what
troubles him he has word of comfort
for the other fellow, and always a
CHEEKY smile. Not only is Rev Staff
a sheppard true and good, but he
really is great preacher. not that
he says things too deep to be under
stood, but that he says big things in a
simple way that all can understand.
Then too he has nice way of saying
things. His words come with great
ease; his language is poetic and
polished; and. what the audience sees
is little strong man with face like
a round full moon; what they hear is
a big strong voice uttering the words
of eternal life in way that makes
one think of apples of gold in pictures
Of silver.
Now this picture is not one bit over
drawn, nor will it at ali turn the head
Of the man about whom it is said, for
the years bring very decided blessings
to one who tries to understand their
meaning. No one blames Rev. Staff
for coming to Grand Rapids, and it is
quite compliment to our City. 1t
speaks volumes for him that in his
former work, through MANY years, the
soul of the church and the prea cher
have been knit like the soul of David
and Jonathan, closer and closer.
Rev. Staff comes to his new charge at
the time when he is capable of better
service than ever before. A man who
has lived right and thought truly,
which means about the same thing,
can command situations and bring
about results quicker than in earlier
years. At middle life the insight
clears, the vision brightenS, and
illusions fold their tents like the
Arabs and silently etool away If Iifo
be school preparatory to other
environments, then his experience in
this rapid age means more than can
be expressed in books. Not only will
Rev. staff be welcomed by his church.
but by the stranger within the gates.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-10
VOLUME 4S, NUMBER 20
might be heard.

Attorney Austin also appeared
against the johnson bill providing
for full weights and measures, declar-
ing that the passage of the DILL would
render useless Sl,O00,0Oo worth of
bottles in use by Milwaukee brewers,
as the rule there is five to the gal
lon' in order that the retailers may
sell beer by the case without securing
q wholesalers license.
Quite delegation of north WiScon-
sin men was down last week objecting
to bills creating various new towns,
claiming log-rolling schemes are be-
hind them. The bill creating the
county of La Toilette out the count
les of Forest, Villas and Oneida
counties is expected to fail.
II. S. FAIRALL.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-10

the trial. If trial cannoG be had at
an early date. the senator will take
his seat and impeachment proceedings
may be commenced.
Another sensation was caused by
Senator Johnson introducing a
resolution questioning the correct
ness of Gov. La Follette's railroad
figures in his message TO the legis-
latnre. Senator Frear objected to the
resolution, but it was finally admitted
and laid oyer. When it came up
again it was amended by Senator
Hudnall. The amendment was unani-
mously adopted under suspension of
the rules. 1t provides that a commit
tee consisting OF SenatOres Hatten,
johnson and Frear shall he appointed
to investigate the reports of the rail-
road companies doing business in
Wisconsin to ascertain if the cover
nor's figures were correct and further
to ascertain if the companies have
made a correct report of their
business.
For the first time this session the
assembly held Saturday session last
week. A spirited debate preceded
the action. Speaker Lenroot is de-
termined to hurry business along and
has the support of Mr.. Andrew, who
lo6 tina firht for coccinpc
Speaker LenroOt, as soon as the
| motion was carried, gave notice that
he would order a CAL of the house
Saturday unless a majority of the
members of the assembly were present,
and stated that all desiring to be ex-
| cused must do SO before hand. Then
the fun commenced. Member after
member arose and gave his excuse for
desiring to absent himself from Satur-
days session. Some were granted
permission to remain away and Others
| were refused, while Assemblyman
Hansen added to the fun by attacking
the organization of the house and
| making speech in which he com.
pldined of the pour committee as
signments given a number of the
| members which practically left them
| with nothing to do except to attend
| The daily session between 10 and II
O'Clock.
The anti-cigarrette bill is making
good headway and will in all prob
| ability be put through both houses
this week. The bill has been amended
by changing the fine for first offense
from not less than S25 nor more than
$50, as given in the bill, to s.. The
fine for the second offense remains
| not less than 500 Dor more than $500
or imprisonment in the county jail
for not less than thirty days nor more
than three months. Provision was
also inserted covering the case OF
strangers coming into the state and
innUcently offering another cigarette
the bill being amended to read that
the offenSe must be wilful. The
amendment was adopted and the bill
was advanced to engrossment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-10
The Northwestern Line.

One of the most interesting series of
articles on the subject of the great
railways of the country that has
appeared recently, is that from the
pen of Frank Fl. Spearman, recently
published in the Saturday Evening
Post, and since printed in book form
by ScribnerS. The chapter descrip-
tive OF the Chicago & Northwestern
railway has been published by the
passenger department of that line in
pamphlet form for general distribu-
tion, and will be sent to any address
on receipt of cents for postage.
w. B. Kniskern, P. II. NJ, Chicago,
HI. -7--- ----------ss 2o-ot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-03-10

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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-10-31
The Income Tax
Controversy


which complained Territory in regard
income OF corporations shifted the blame the representatives
far aware they raised objection the method appor
toning the income tax among the counties.
Representative Rice that only did the outside representa-
tVes objection but that the House they adopted amend
en vocng their objections that he urged by the Governor and
1t finally stricken in conference because the Governor urged
that should be- that would endanger the Tax
not that he would with that amendment
the OF the Treasurer who would scarcely
promise without the the Governor that
should be administered in the spirit Of the amendment
what Representative Rice says-the parts clearly
provae by the record Much of the other must be in the memory
ether representatives and senator's has escaped the mind
the Governor completely.
controversy one Of considerable Importance to the counties
other than Oahu As the law reads the income corporations
be paid in the taxation district where the corporations
principal place business independent their property
be- Nearly all the plantations OF the Islands principal place
OF business according their charters Honolulu though
many OF them have nothing than nominal office here with their
agents But the result is that the income these corpora
lions collected in the taxation district Honolulu
difference when all taxes into the Territorial But with
the organization of the counties made deal of difference OIL
ohs on oner islands and deriving their incomes in other islands,
half of it, under this construction of the law goes the County
the income produced Naturally object to this
Nor according to Representative Rice due any neglect
oeaw what would be effect they sought prevent it, The
amendment offered by Representative Rice the income tax
the major OF This certainly fair proposition But
according to Representative Rice had House adopted
this amendment the representatives of the
other islands and against the unanimous the representatives oil
Oahu than the Governor and the Treasurer began make
efforts to such provision from becoming part
Representative Rice says: "s amendment in the senate
by the and Governor who
ed that such amendment might nvadate the consuonay
the income tax act and thus defeat good law which the Supreme
Court had upheld in its former condition"
The question is neither the right the wisdom the
in taking the stand Representative Rice says he
Joint OF view be- that Governor Carter ought
the stand he did But having taken the having made
the promise Representative Rice he did is least
gracious for the Governor tell the people counties
hat INSTEAD of complaining against the Territory
matter would appear only fair that they should blame own
representatives. Certainly the representatives whose to
went what complained Of and what the Governor admits just
cause of dissatisfaction frustrated by the Governors acts cnl
afdF grateful him calmly telling their constituents that
n'ey ARE to blame, and not he