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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-06-15

SELF, and, with much fOr0thOught, set
aside one of the large upstairs rooms
as nursery. He built big Enclosed
porch at the second story rear, sur
rounded by five foot wall, wired in,
as an outdoor bedroom for summer
use, and he put the servants rooms in
the garnet.
Outsider Won Bride.
The houses were finished and fur
nished early in April, and Shaw, Pet
tingill and Ryder awaited anxiously
for the test. Each called on Miss
Strain and arranged to drive her to
what each hoped would be her new
home. Ryder was to call at ten a. M,
Shaw at two p. M, and Pettingill at
five p. m.
They called. They grew impatient
They called again.. :. !
1t was not until the next day that
they learned that Miss Strain had
gone to New York early in the morn
ing and married Give Stevenson, a
handsome young electrical engineer
just out of scientific school, Then they
were angry. Also BENZ. Strain was
angry. He was so angry he told the
young couple to shift for themselves
when: they sought his blessing, and he
was angrier when Stevenson took him
at his word and departed with his
bride. And he grew still angrier when,
after waiting week, he discovered
that his daughter and his son-in-law
were keeping house in three rooms in
Flatbush.
He sought them, asked them to for
give him, and offered to buy anyone
of the three houses that Mrs. Steven
son would select, but Stevenson told
him he could support his wife.
So the young couple are living in a
| three room fiat, while the three
beautiful new homes constructed spe-
cially for honeymoons are vacant.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-06-15
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PECK |: ? y J S BAD
B. BOY: Q. 7 WI III
THE ] E. CIRCUS. ! }. G ]!
By HON. GEORGE W. PECK
Author of"Peck's Bad Boy Abroad Etc.
"a 81
By HON. GEORGE ". PECK f
Author Of ''Peck's Bad Boy Abroad" Etc.
Copyright by J. B. Bowles.l

Pa Plays Surgeon and Earns the Good
Will of the Bandits-They Give
Him a Course Dinner-speeches
Follow the Banquet-Pa Is Made
Honorary Member Of the Band
Pa and the Bad Boy Allowed to Go
Free Without Ransom.
We had the worst and the best two
weeks of our lives while prisoners of
the train robbers at the Hole-in-the-
Wall, because we had plenty to eat,
and good company, with hunting for
game in the foothills by day, and cinch
at night, but the sleeping on the rocks
OF the cave, with buffalo robes for
beds, was the greatest of all. Pa got
younger every day, but he yearned to
be released and would look for hours
down the dinasorus valley, hoping to
see soldiers or circus men who might
hear of our capture, charging down the
opposite hills and up the valley to our
rescue, but nobody ever came, and pa
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-06-15

!. S q SIS 5$s Fearfully Good. =.. 81
ss Some men do right only because they
are afraid to do something else. s
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
IN CITY AND COUNTY
Reported by tho Commercial Trust Co..
Of Lewiston.
Jan. 10, 19O6-Deeds,


J. w. Powell to Perry NJ. Harding,
lot -. block SO, Nezperce; considera-
ton 5000.
NJ. H. Hare to The Idaho Company,
Ltd. part SW14 Sec. 1855 E; con-
sideration 81.
The Pioneer Educational Society to
William BOllinger. lot II and E. As
feet lots and Q. block IS, Lewiston;
consideration $4,000.
Same to Bell & Bollinger, lot 10,
block IS, Lewiston; consideration So
$780,
George Leith to George w. Leith. S.
1-2 lot 3. Sec. 1881 w; reconsideration
5000.
j. NJ. Harrington ct al to Joseph AL
exander. part lot 9. Sec. 1855 w;
consideration 81.
Homesteads.
Clara Jane Grostine to The Public
S1-2 lots and 6. block 5, Mulkeys
Add. to Lewiston; consideration 81
500.
Affidavit.
Eben Mounce to The Public. lot /,
block 16, Yantis Add, Lewiston.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20
TO TAKE over
MOUNTAIN Gem
Open River Association
Wishes to Acquire
Steamer.

w. E. Howard, secretary Of the Lew
iston Navigation company, the owners
OF the steamer Mountain Gem, is cir
culating an agreement among the stock
holders today whereby the Mountain
Gem Is to be transferred to the Open
River Association Of Portland and the
holders OF stock in the Lewiston Navi-
CATION company receive shares Of stock
in the Open River association in lieu
of what they hold in the present COM
pany.
The Open River association is to as
sumo the $4,000 mortgage now due on
the boat and Is to pay the same at once
This money was advanced by the Eu-
reka Mining company to complete the
boat and the mortgage is held in the
name of c. F. Allen, who is the pre-
sent lessee of the boat.
There Is a stipulation in the agree
ment that the boat is t. be used in
navigating the waters between Lewis
ton and points on the upper Snake
river II occasion demands. There are
1,500 shares Of the Lewiston Naviga-
ton company that are paid up. the re-
mainder of the 100000 Of the capital
stock was never subscribed.
The Open River association is ready
to make the transfer when the stock
holders sign the agreement, and the
only question is the time it will take
to get the signatures. The stockhold-
ers are widely scattered and it will
take some time to look them up and
get their signatures to the agreement.
The Open River association has the
Mountain Gem now under a suitcase
from Mr.. Allen. and is operating the
steamer on the Snake and Columbia
below Riparia.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20
Order Tom asal Road Opened.

The commissioners yesterday made
an order opening the Tom Beall road
In District No. p. The opening Of this
road has been in controversy since
1904. 1t proved very difficult to get
consent Of the land owners to secure
the right Of way. At this time the last
Of the non consenting land owners re-
moves his objection and the road was
ordered opened.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20
Means Lets BUILDING Contract.

Louis DuBray yesterday signed up
a contract for the construction of an
additional room to the Mark Means
block. The new addition will front on
d. street and will be 3Sx10O feet, con-
sisting Of one story and basement The
contract calls for the completion Of
the building by March 10. Mr.. Means
will then move his offices into the
building and will also use as a de-
pository for his stock Of machinery.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20
The Grand Restaurant.

Under new management will serve
an excellent dinner to it's patrons Sum
day between 1880 a. m. ana : p. m.
Come direct from church-bring your
family and friends; let us make your
acquaintance. while you enjoy a good
meal at reasonable figure.
THE GRAND.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

Augusta A. Hive No. 17,L,orI
meets first and third Thursday
1880 p. m. sharp at Woodman hail
visiting members cordially Iny
Mary e. Hollywood, lady counan
S5 Snake River avenue.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20
MINING

GOLD. SILVER, CoPprp S
cate bond, buy or taxi ak y!
s glit-edge mining proper bert ~ !:
IN the field. Titles exsm sas:
perties investigated and ii.,.s
US up. FEDERAL nEvr .,a q
CO. Lewiston, Idaho 1Lop
Ihiessen Building. 400
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

]. o. o. f.-Lewiston lodge No. III
Q. F. meets every Tuesday evening
1880 s. A. Roe, N. g.; Z
Rowley. r. s.. Visiting brothers =
come.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

Fraternal Union Of Amsriea-o|
way City Lodge No. 1872, meets q
second and fourth Saturdays Of
month in Woodman hall. Mrs. i
Rea. F. M: L. LeQuime, secretary
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

Neg Peree Lodge No. 10, A. "a
M.-Regular communication the sea
wednesday nights Of EACH month.
eoJourning brethren welcomed. Z
Cummings. w. NJ: J. D. McCoal
secretary.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

Pearl Assembly No. 1870, uni.,1
sisans-Meets on the first and (
saturdays in the I. O. @. r hsn j
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

Mountain Gem Chapter, Nala
S-Chapter room Masonic Ia
stated communications first and {
MONDAYS of each month. Mrs. r|
beth Barnett, W. NJ; ]. D. Mccm1
w. p; Mrs. Louis Squ!er, secrl
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20
Joins the Curtiss COMPANY.

Miss Ashton arrived yesterday from
Spokane to accept a place with the
Curtiss Comedy Co. now at the Bin
nard theatre. Miss Ashton is said to be
very talented young lady, and her adj
dition to the Curtiss Co. will strengthen
1t materially.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

BY trading at the Russell Grocery
you can always get the best quality OF
groceries and can save yourself a little
money each month.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

Alpha Rebekah Lodge No. I, l. q
t.-Meets every Friday evening At q
o'clock. Sisters Lizzie Barnett, N
Gussie Schultz, V. G.; Emma Edxa1
F. Sec; Maud Warren, R. Sec. Viii
welcome.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

Take your prescriptions to the Owl
Drug Store.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

!. O. o. F. Eneampment.-Clearl !
Encampment No. I. I. O. o. F.. ID
second and fourth Saturdays s
Roe, c. p: e. A. Rowley, sr
visiting patriarchs welcome.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

Sick headache and all other function
al headaches are permanently relieved
by our combined treatment in from one
to six weeks. No drugs used. DR..
Bartlett. osteopath and neurologist,
212-214 Kjos Building.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

Commandery Knights Tsmp
Lewiston Commanderv No. ., KID
Templar, holds regular conclave d
nrst Saturday evening Of each ~
at the Masonic Temple. E. D. Thal
recorder: J. D. McConkey. E. Com
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.


FENTON, LOWE & BALDWIN, ~
Main Street, have for sale
Some good investments in Main st.
properties. We advise buying prop
critics in East Main street.
We have some good trades in farms
for Lewiston or Vineland properties.
Will trade 5-room cottage and lot
for Vineland properties. Well To-
Gated on Normal Hill.
SKINNER & MOUNCE COMPANY.
LTD. Lewiston, Idaho, have for sale:
A SNAP-20o It. by 100 It. on cor
ner, Normal hill; suitable for subdi-
viding: $1,000. Also 1OOx17O feet,
slightly location; $3.50. Skinner &
Mounce, Donzac Block.
$4,000 buys a modern room DWELL
ing. nearly new. close in. $1,000
buys Groom house, close in $3.50
takes two good lots in University
Addition. Skinner & Mounce, Dom
FAC Block.
80 acres close to city, with water, and
40 acres adjoining city limits, at a
bargain. Skinner & Mounce. Dom
FAC Block.
FOR RENT-Good S-room house on
Main street. Skinner & Mounce,
Donzac Block IF
REAL ESTATE co.
Office with Gas Co.
FOR SALE-The best and cheapest
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

Moss Rose Circle No. 1sa won.l
wooaeraft-Meets on the Second
fourth Mondays Of the month Al ~
man hall. a. '"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

B. $. CROW, ATTORNEY AT LAW
Room 316, Weisgerber Blk, Lewiston
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

c. L. MCDONALD, ATTORNEY AT
LAW. Room s, Donzac Building.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20
POSITION WANTED.

POSITION WANTED by good book
keeper and accountant. Good refer.
ences. Call or address 634 Main
street or phone 691.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

DWIGHT E. HODGE, ATTORNEY AT
LAW. Room 4, Donzac Building,
Lewiston, Idaho.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

T. Of A. Court No. SMeey,
other Thursday at Odd Fellows n
B. King. F. s.: e. v. Strong ~
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

C. H. LINGENFELTER,A ATTORNEY.
Rooms l, .. Thiessen Block, Lewiston
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

]. H. WHOM. ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Phone 1901. 1923 Weisgerber Build
ing, Lewiston, Idaho.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20
HAIRDREss,No

HAihDRESS1NG, SHAM DING.
MANICUR1NG AND MASSAGING
suite Is. Oxford Block, over Cash
Hardware Store.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

q. A. R.-R. 3. Hayes Pot No: =
partment Of Idaho, G. A. r keIa
meetings first and third SaturoaY
each month at 1880 p. m. At w
man hall. George A. Manning
commander: C.. A. Coryell, ad]uu
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

FOR SALE-Shade trees; five year old
poplar trees. Levi Monroe, Charleston,
Washington. I'm
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

IKE Excelsior Lodge No. q X. II
Meets every Wednesday even,u.
o'clock. Visiting knights a,waus
come: Henry Fair, K. Of r | ~
Wood c. c. :" ~
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

S. L. MCFARLAND, ATTORNEY AT
LAW. Rooms and 3, Donzac Bldg.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20
ATTORNEYS.

J. G. CRAWFORD, ATTORNEY AT
LAW. Rooms 30S-9 Weisgerber Blk.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20
OOOOOooOOoooooo1
. SECRET SOCIETIES
OOOOOOOoOOOooo

,.l Lewiston Lodge Of Elk. n.
Meets every first and third Tb NV
Each month at the Woodmo :, u ~,
Ms1c cI exalted ruler; c Y
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

Modern Woodmsn Of Am.,..
ern Woodmen meet every 49,,
Fourth Saturday of each mont yS !,
Fellows hall, "'o''a u
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

FURNISHED ROOMS, a3S Main ST
Lewiston, Idaho.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

Tscominieum Tribe I'm. O. X: o.
0.-Meets every "Wednesday .!
". hall. L. LeQuime, c. OF NJ
Brown, sachem.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

BEN F. TWEEDY, ATTORNEY AT
LAW. Room IL, Thiessen Block.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

EUGENE A. cox, ATTORNEY AT
LAW. Room l, Lewiston Natl. Bank
Building.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

J. w. POE, AT rORNEY AT LAW.
Room 2, Vollmer Block. Lewiston.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

FOR SALE-Large desk, revolving
chair, letter press, 10-foot show case,
tables, show-racks. am looking for
an opening. Will the anvil chorus
please Keep quiet till can place my
self" FRED H. WOOD,
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

S. o. TANNAHILL, ATTORNEY AT
LAW. Room /. Vollmer Block.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

DANIEL NEEDHAM, ATTORNEY AT
LAW. Room 10, Lewiston National
Bank Building.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20
JOHNSON & STOOKEY, LAWYERS.
Rooms 317, 31S Weisgerber Block.

JAS. F. WALL, ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Room POI, Weisgerber Blk, Lewiston
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

JOHN o. BENDER. ATTORNEY.
Room 2O6 New Idaho Trust Building.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

WANTED-You to try my choice ham
Oacon and lard. Cold Storage Meat
Market. Geo. c. Goldman. Prop
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Good confectionery and
cigar business; will invoice $4,000 to
$500: good reasons for selling. Ad-
dress Lock Box 81, Charleston, Wash.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

McM1NIMY & DUFFY, ATTORNEYS
AT LAW. Room IA. Thiessen Block.
Telephone 2S11. Practice in all
courts of Idaho and Washington.
Criminal law a speciality.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

O'NEIL & ERICSSON, ATTORNEYS.
Rooms 2, 8, Dent & Butler, Building.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20
FURNISHED ROOMS,

FURNISHED ROOMS, with bath, con.
venient to business part Of town
Phone 1903, Hotel Gateway, 376 Main
street. Mrs. s. L. Clapp, Prop. If
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

Gateway Lodge No. III !. o.
Meets WOodman hall Wednesda!
OF each week. w. R. LOnghorn' :"
c. s. Ferris, secretary.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

Will trade 5-room cottage and To-
for Vineland properties. Well 10.
Gated on Normal Hill.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

w. r. c-R. 3. Hayes Corcs
Dept. Of Idaho. Regular meeunp h
and third Fridays of each monle )
p. m. at Woodman hall. Lueha ~
president. Susan E. Manning, se
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

ROBERT e. MCFARLAND. ATTOR-
NEY AT LAW. Rooms 215-216 Idaho
Trust Company's building. Lewiston,
Idaho VIII practice in all courts.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

A. r. HICKS. ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Room POI, New Idaho Trust Building
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

JAMES E. BABB, ATTORNEY AT
LAW. Rooms 8. 9, Lewiston National
Bank Building.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

R. S. ANDERSON. ATTORNEY AT
LAW. Room 3, Lewiston Hotel.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

We have some good trades in farms
for Lewiston or Vineland properties
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

FOR RENT-Good s-room house on
Main street. Skinner & Mounce,
Donzac Block. tt
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

F. D. CULVER, ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Room 4, Dill Building, Lewiston Ida.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20
SKINNER & MOUNCE COMPANY,
LTD. Lewiston, Idaho, have for sale:

80 acres close to city. with water, and
40 acres adjoining city limits, at a
bargain. Skinner & Mounce. Dom
FAC Block
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

WANTED-Three energetic men or
ladies to represent $250,000 firm, in
Lewiston and vicinity; $3.50 per day.
Call 20S Fifth street, upstairs.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

THE MODEL, 260 Main Street, Lev
istOn, Idaho.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-20

DR.. STERLING, PHYSICIAN AND
SURGEON. Room IL. 2SS Main st.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-01
Summons.

State of Wisconsin, Circuit Court,
Rusk County.
Eugene Sharrow, plaintiff, VS.. Maud
E. Sharrow, defendant.
State of Wisconsin to the said Defen-
dant and each of Them:
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty days after service OF
this summons, exclusive Of the day of
service, and defend the above entitled
action in the Court aforesaid, and in
case of your failure SO do do. Judgment
will be rendered against you according
to the demands of the complaint, OF
which copy is herewith served upon
you.
Plaintiff s Attorney.
P. o. Address, Ladysmith, Rusk Co.,
Wisconsin.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-01

dent Faunce of Brown university is
strongly opposed to the introduction of
a system of phonic spelling in the pub
lie schools. He does not believe that
congress or any other organization has
power to change the system of spelling
and says that President Roosevelt s use
of the new system in his official docu-
ments will probably only insofar as it
affects the simplified spelling of certain
words,
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-01
Cost of Electric Lighting.

Cost of Electric Lig hting.
The street lights committe of the
common council meets Monday after
noon to consider again the bills fol, pub
lie lighting. The council at its last
meeting voted to re-refer the whole
matter to the committee, refusing Ito
accept the compromise reached two
weeks ago. The compromise price was
SIS per lamp per year, as opposed to the
old rate of 500 and $81, respectively,
for lamps on underground and overhead
circuits. With the lamps in use, the old
price averaged SOL. A clear saving of
$13 per lamp per year might have been
made had the compromise been accepted
by the council.
The council believes that S78 is too
high a price to pay for public lighting.
At least, it is the impression that this
is an exorbitant price for the Milwaukee
monopoly to charge. The probabilities
are that this is So A casual glance at
the earnings of the company in the past
three years is sufficient to convince any
reasonable man that some of the rates
charged by the company are mreason-
ably high The council may have re-
called the fact that the company paid
dividends in 1905, aggregating 10. II per
cent on it's 5000, 900 of common stock.
But the council does not know at what
price the monopoly really could furnish
the city with light without mourning
loss. 1t is handicapped in it's negotia-
tons with the monopoly because of its
ignorance of the facts. The monopoly
says that this is so, or that that is so,
and so far as the aldermen are concern
ed they are obliged to accept what is
told them.
If better settlement is to be made
than that already arrived at, it. will be
necessary for the city to get at the true
state of facts concerning the monopoly.
The city must know what the street
| lighting investment is, and what it costs
to perform the service. In no other
way can the council satisfy itself as to
the reasonableness of any rate deter
mined upon. The manager of the mo-
nopoly has made an indirect offer to
submit the books of his company to
the council committee in executive ses-
sion. If any better terms are to be OBJ
tanned from the monopoly it seems neces-
sary that this offer be accepted.
But if the company's books are to be
opened to the city, the interests Of the
city must be protected by the employ
ment of an expert to conduct the in
vestigation. Corporation bookkeeping
is liable to be filled with traps and pit
falls for the unskilled mind. The city
should employ the services of the best
expert that can be obtained. Whatever
expense may be involved would be fully
repaid by the knowledge that salts
factory settlement can be reached on a
reasonable basis. Milwaukee Journal.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-01
Register of Deeds.

The undersigned respectfully asks the
support Of the voters of Rusk County
for the office of Register of Deeds, and
promise if elected to perform the
duties of the office faithfully and honest
ly, and my experience think will war
rant me in saying that it will be done
efficiently and promptly.
E. w. HILL.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-01
A beautiful picture given away with
nvarv e.. 90 purchase at Inple's.

A beautiful picture given away with
every $50 purchase at Ingle's.
WANTED Enough men and boys to
buy our entire line of suits, pants and
hats which will be closed out at greatly
reduced prices, every article bargain.
Now is the time to purchase. Come
early while there is an assortment.
You cannot afford to miss this chance
to get suit of clothes at about one
half of it's value.
LADYsMITH MERCANTILE Co.
Have your large posters printed a
the News office where the equipment is
fine.
Correspondents shonld sign all com
'nunications to the News. We must IN
sit upon this requirement.
Baby milk for the baby from the
same COW each day, all the same price.
See Baxter & Goocher.
Ingle is now selling stair carpet at
Is cents per yard.
Clothes bars worth IS cents now sell
ing for SO cents at Ingle's. You can't
afford to miss this.
Our correspondents will do us favor
by writing on only one side of the paper
and signing their articles. Try to let
us have the news each week even If
there be but little.