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Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26
Majority Verdlcts.

Sixteen years ago last November a
majority..of the voters of the state added
to section four of the bill Of rights,
which made inviolate the right of trial
by jury, provision that the legisla-
ture may provide that the agreement of
fve-sixths of any jury in any civil action
or proceeding, after not less than six
hours elaboration, shall be sufficient
verdict therein.
Repeatedly since then, in sessions of
the legislature, bills have been intro
duced to give effect to very plain and
emphatic declaration of the will of ma
jority of the voters and on every such
occasion lawyers, members of house or
senate, have, when the bill were not
strangled in committee, risen to protest
against this radical innovation of one of
the sacred traditions of the English
speaking peoples, venerable with antiqui
ty, a bulwark freedom, very pal
iadum Of liberty.
Some of these lawyer-members have
thus argued because such was the forma-
ton of their minds that they regarded
what had been established in law, either
by legislation or judicial determination,
as sacroscant as the law delivered at
Sinai, as invincible as the laws of the
Modes and the Persians, as Interchangeable
as the law of gravity. Others have thus
argued because they were retained, as
lawyers, to oppose, as legislators, a
change in which some Interests" felt
that they had an advantage in q custom
built into law that made twelve men in
a box come to one mind before they
could render verdict. L y members of
legislatures were awed by these rhetori-
cal bombs of the lawyers and humbly
bowed their heads.
Meanwhile not five-sixths but a mere
plurality, in affairs of far greater i'm
portance than it involved in anysacivil
action or proceeding, decides the issues.
What question greater in principle and
in it's effect upon property interest, was
ever decided than whether the power to
say what is a reasonable charge for
transportation shall rest with railways
or be transferred to body representing
the government? What issues in any
civil action surpass these frequent oc-
casions where bare majority of the
voters of a city appropriate the property
of public service corporations the value
of which, if not agreed upon, is decided
by arbitration? And in face of this we
retain the ancient absurdity Of the neces-
sitous agreement of twelve minds that
Smith owes Jones a hundred dollars or
that the dog belongs to Skies and not
to Smokes.
Will not this legislature, whose begin
nings indicate higher purposes with large
and wider views, put into effect the
mandate of the people delivered over
sixteen years ago. Dispatch.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26

Barron county farmers have started
two breeders associations and will
promote the Hereford and Guernsey
breeds. This is along lines that might
we'll be considered by Rusk county.
An improvement in live stock means
Improvement in wealth.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26

The idea that the county board
should make an appropriation to be
used for the promotion of the settle
ment of the county appears to have
the sanction of the taxpayers, as the
best way to get the needed actual
settlers here. That is what Is wanted
and what will reduce future taxes and
increase the value of all property.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26

A good roads law is an item of legis-
lation that it would be we'll for Rusk
county people to foster. Just what
plan should be adopted is the only issue
in the case. Rusk county's member of
the Assembly favors such measure as
is best calculated to bring the greatest
road Improvement. The people of the
county should assist him in the matter
of securing legislation.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26
The Freckled Girl

The freckled girl may battle her face
morn, noon aud night in the juice of
fresh Strawberries with profit. It goes
long way in helping to soften the
kisses of the sum- as some ardent
lover called the freckles on his ladv,s
face But if, which is usually the case
the complexion has already too much
color, the juice will have to be diluted
and for this rose water is the best.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26

If Chairman Conner thought that a
contest with the former governor was
to be a half holiday picnic, he. has
probably by this time come to differ
ent conclusion. The old-man-of-the-sea
in Wisconsin politics appears to hold
his old form splendidly.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26

The prosecution Of Banker Walsh of
Chicago a year or more otter the fail
ure of the bank, is strong hint to
some other bankwreckers who have
mistaken delay for immunity.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26

Assemblyman Leroy, who was de-
feated in the race for the Speakership
in the recent race, is apparently max
ing an effort to Guido LaFollette in
the lines that have characterized the
Ex-Governor. He is after the rail-
roads, the express companies, the in
surance concerns, the light people and
contemplates including the Pullman
sleeper system.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26

and desperate cold in the far east, our
elegant winter weather is thing to
be priced.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26

A call for a meeting of the Grass
land Association of Rusk county has
been issued for the 10Th of this month.
All who contributed to the Grass and
car fund are members of this associa-
ton at this time. A committee on by
laws was appointed at the last meeting
and will report on revision at the
session of the 10Th. Every one inter-
ested in plans and methods for speed
Ter development of the county should
make an effort to be present.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26

l think mighty little of a man that
tries to raise a beard like mine. If
nature had wanted to make goat
Of him it wouldn't have stood him up
on his hind feet and made him walk
that way.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26

With fuel famine and blockades in
the Dakotas, floods in Ohio and Indiana
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26

Indiana appears to be for Fairbanks
and defeat. That is just what his
nomination would mean.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26

There's another thing. don't smell
half as loud as bear, yet people who
hold their noses when I'm in sight
Will crowd around the grizzly's cage
in the park and cackle with delight.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26

II run the streets everybody
throws stones at me, and if take
refuge in the alleys they say I'm look.
ing for a meal of tin cans That's
why l sometimes associate with the
policeman on the block.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26

The question of single or double tax
alton will be one of the issues before
the present session of the legislature
at Madison. This refers to mortgaged
property, where under the present law
both parties are supposed to pay-but
where, as matter of fact, one of the
parties escapes by the covering-up
plan. What is the use of continuing
the law if one of the parties is to go on
lodging it? If it is said that the Dor
rover must pay all the tax anyhow,
why continue the pretense of taxing
mortgages? Why not exempt them?
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26

Storm in New York cripples traffic.
Ordinarily traffic cripples pedestrians. :
Milwaukee Journal.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26
SUBSCRIPTION: S1.50 PER YEAR
S1.O0 if paid in ad vance

Entered as second-class matter March
18, 1905, at the post office at Lady
smith, Wisconsin, under Act OF Con-
gress of March 8. 1879.
Ladysmith news. [volume] (Ladysmith, Wis.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-26

We Know It.
Your troubles are not interesting I'm.
less you are rich.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-07
ANIMALS TAUGHT BY CRUELTY.
Charges Against Che Trainers Made
by a London Newspaper.

1t is to be hoped that the terrible
fate of the unfortunate man, Joseph
Hasselmann, who was clawed to
death by a trained s1ion at Gloucester,
tiles to the risks incurred by perform
ers and their assistants at popular
places of amusement, as we'll as to the
horrible cruelties that are practiced
on social trained, wild animals.
About five persons annually in the
British Isles are killed or mauled in
these wild beast performances. If
the public who throng variety theaters
and circuses and applaud the daring
performances of Lion Kings" and
scenes and witness the cruelty which
is practiced in the endeavor to COM
pei lions, leopards, monkeys and 9TH
er animals to go through unnaturaf
performances their patronage would
be speedily withdrawn from all places
of entertainment where trained ami
mails form part of the exhibition.
The actual performer frequently
buys his animals ready broken" or
cowed. by a systematic course of bru-
tality and starvation. This is usually
done on the continent, where the laws
relating to cruelty to animals are not
as strict as they are in England.
Young lions are turned loose in a
large cage and the breaker" clad In
a KIND Of leather armor, studded with
spikes and armed with whip and a
heavy iron bar, proceeds to thrash
them until they have a holy horror OF
man. Should the tortured brutes in
their desperation spring on him assis-
tants are always at hand with hot
Irons and their mouths are terribly
burned. until they will suffer aim ost
any punishment rather than bite their
prosecutor.
When they become docile they are
bought by the trainers, and then they
are compelled to jump through hoops.
sit on barrels, etc, by having their
food remorseless withheld until they
go through their tricks to the satisfac-
ton of the trainer.
Monkeys are probably worse treat
ed than lions and leopards. Not 10
per cent of the monkeys survive the
operation of training. They are ter
ribly nervous animals and the rear or
the trainers whip and goad causes the
majority of them o pine away and die
long before their education is COM
plete. A few trainers have succeeded
in teaching horses, dogs and cats to go
through stage tricks by kindness, but
thew are in a minority. 1t does not
paw to spend months in teaching an
animal" professional teachers say A
man who made it his business to train
cats reckoned always to lose fifteen
out of twenty kittens before they ac-
ouired a certain trick, as his methods
were to withhold food and let them
die exhausted from starvation II they
could not understand what was re-
o,,ired of them.-London Daily Times.
Your Photo made on best post cards
4 for scots. Lutes. 511 Kan avenue.
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after moment of silence. eff you
| have really stolen the money you
| may be arrested at any moment
mot the slightest danger" he re-
piled. 'It will not be missed until
morning. and by that time 1 shall be
on my way across the channel. 1 do
not know how 1 shall make out living
among the Frenchmen, but shall be
serene, no matter what comes. I see
that you have an American bag there.
1 must ask you to exchange with me-
iii be hanged if 1 do. 1 don't
propose to get mixed up in this thing.
I'm wondering now why I don't ring
the bell and send for the police
How foolish to get excited" he
said. This bag is not known and will
not get you into any trouble, but by
carrying yours 1 get more of an
American look. 1 have been practic-
ing for a year. and don't believe that
one could tell from my speech that
was English. have the American
chin-whisker here, and. with your
permission, I will glue it on
He took a false goatee from his
pocket and stepped to the mirror and
attached it. and then he turned
around I was astonished at the
change. Then he tried on my hat.
which was made in New York, and
hung up his in place of it. Then he
asked:
will you kindly empty your bag?"
movement of his body showed me
the handle of a pistol in his hind
pocket, and I complied. T stood there
and saw him change the bags. and
saw the money he said he had stolen.
There were ten packages of it. When
the bag had been closed he said:
II am Infinitely obliged to you, and
nope your opportunity may soon
come. Cultivate serenity. Nothing is
gained by expanding too much ner-
vous energy. OF course you could
make an cutlery and set the police on
my trail. but you won't do it, YOU
know Accessory after the fact, you
see. Make you any amount of trouble
and perhaps land you in prison. Well,
$3.50 to YOU
Did 1 raise an alarm? Not much.
The papers were full of the mans
crime next day. but I sawed wood and
said nothing. The English law would
nave made me sharer in his crime
while all I had done was to sit in the
shadow of his serenity.-(Copy-
righted, 1907. by NJ. NJ. Cunningham
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-07
WILL TRAVEL IN STATE.
Miss Bessie Abott and Company to Oc-
cupy the Car Iolanthe

Keen interest there is il the tour ar
ranged for Miss Bessie ABBOTT, prima
donna soprano at the Metropolitan op-
era house, New York, and her assisting
company OF nine artists. This tour ex-
tends over six weeks, beginning Mon
day, October Z, and closing Saturday
evening, November 16. Thirty-five
grand opera concerts there will be all
told, in cities far westward as Den
far to the south as Atlanta, Ga, and
Birmingham, Alabama. The Topeka
date is October 10.
Admittedly there is rot one flaw in
the combination, since it includes that
brilliant grand opera star Miss Bessie
Abott; a tenor of exceptional caliber.
Sig. Ed Castellano; that prime favorite
with American audiences, Mile Ada
Sassoli. harpist; an instrumental sextet
from the Philharmonic society. New
York, as adequate support in accom-
wonderfully sympathetic musician at
the piano. Mr.. Arthur Rosenstein, of
New York.
The private car 'Iolanthe" has Just
been secured for use on the entire trip.
The Iolanthe was originally reserved for
use of Mrs. Patrick Campbell, but. by
courtesy, yielded to the use of Miss
Bessie ABBOTT. This car will indeed be
a luxurious home, 1t being perfectly
equipped IN every way for the practical
needs of its occupants, besides showing
outward furnishings so exquisite in
their harmonious blending of color
schemes as to be a steady delight to
every sense for the beautiful and artis-
tic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-07
THE SERENE MIR. THOMAS.

was sitting in a room in London
hotel, enjoying the last end OF good
cigar though there was nouce
posted UP on the door asking gentle
men to please not smoke, when the
serene Mr.. Thomas entered my room
unannounced. did not take him Tor
the landlord, the clerk or one or the
walters. I knew that he did not De-
long to the hotel.
Mr.. Thomas was a man of forty and
we'll dressed. He was plain Of face,
but he looked honest. What struck
me at first glance was the peaceful
serenity of his countenance ana the
smile of contentment resting there.
1t was as If he had never had care
in this world and wasn't worrying
about the next. L sat facing the door,
and I may have looked surprised
when he entered. He had a Gladstone
bag in his hand, and he carried this
over to the wardrobe and then re-
turned and sat down near me and cut
of the end of a cigar. When he had
the weed alight 1 queried:
= "Weu?"
Warm evening" he replied.
but rather a cold display of yours.
How do you manage to do ft?
at hope 1 don't intrude-I hope 1
don't" he observed.
-"Well. YOU are here without invita-
ton and without business. as rar as
know. I thought l engaged this room
for myself. Have you prior claim p
NOT at all. In TACT, L nave no room
in the house, but just walked up. If
you are put out about it I will go, but
you don't look like finicky man.
Yes. a warm evening, and we shall
get rain tonight. AS an American,
what do YOU think of English hotels? ?"
ST think they are conducted on
rather a funny plan when stranger
can enter another guests room and
make himself at home as you have"
= "Oh, that might happen in New
American city. You should look upon
II in the light of a formal call. We
all have our little ways, you know, but
If my presence is disagreeable 1 will
take my departure.
couldn't make the man out 1
thought from his speech that he
might be off in his head, and yet 1
had only to look at that placid and
serene face to be satisfied that he was
all right. 1t was either eccentricity
or nerve" on his part, and I was
wondering when he said:
eff you will permit me I will order
up a bottle of cold champagne. 1 am
a bit thirsty. and. perhaps, you would
not object to half a bottle?'
1 nodded and he walked over to the
bell. When a boy came he gave the
order and paid for it. He opened the
bottle himself and served me with the
first glass. When he had drank he
said:
81 have figured it out. In fact, I
figured it out long ago. Live is worth
the living only in one way That is
the serene way. If you can't live that
way don't live at ALL
"But how are you going to escape
the troubles and worries and vexa-
tions?" 1 asked
"Ey having plenty of money. The
only thing that can befall the man
with plenty of money is sickness.
Sickness comes almost altogether
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Have you any objections to giving
that inspiration away?"
Not the slightest Steal your
money. Figure up about how much
you will be satisfied with and then
steal it. Yes; steal it first. and then
get away with it later on
I looked at him to see if he was
joking. He was serene, but he had
spoken in earnest. While Z looked
at him he looked over at the bag.
And about that sudden inspira-
tion?" 1 asked. when do you pur-
pose to act upon it?''
"I acted about two hours ago." he
quietly replied. I'm that bag over
there is 100000 belonging to my firm.
1 have waited ten years to lay my
hands on it. The opportunity came at
closing time today. The first part of
the problem is solved. Now comes
the. getting away to some other coun-
try"
MAN, do you sit there and tell me
that you have just robbed your en-
ployers of a fortune?'
flush, tush. Be calm. Be serene.
Not the slightest call to raise your
voice. Yes, the money is there in the
bag, and I'm not worrying a bit about
it For an hour before coming here
was in a room down. the hall. I
should not have intruded except there
are certain things I want and you gan
help me to do"
"Of all the cheeky things I ever
heard of this takes the cake" I said,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-07
FINDS 800 HOLES
Much Repairing Necessary ON
New Asphalt.
City Engineer Makes Report to
City Council.
CAUSED BY HORSES.
Most of the Damage Is Close to
Stone Cutters.
Nine Men Needed for City Re-
pair Plant.

Three hundred holes on Kansas
avenue between Crane street ano
Tenth avenue in the new asphalt
pavement laid down one year ago
| This is what John Rogers, city en-
gineer, reports to the council in a
communication addressed to thai
body.
Horses standing hitched along the
curbing and faulty construction OF
guttering are given as the main rea-
sons for the existe re of all of these
holes. says the city engineer.
The holes almost without exception
are found along the edge of the curb
ing in the report as filed. In a few in
stances the holes are we'll towards the
center of the street and are caused by
bad material in the pavement or
faulty base but these are exceptions
The horses as they stand hitched
along the curb edge chop the pave
ment to pieces with their sharp shod
hoofs. Rain and weather aid the
work done by the horse and the pave
ment starts to fall to pieces. The
stone cutters are also another source
of evil, says Rogers. The gutter does
not present a smooth surface and the
water will not drain effectively. 1t
stands in pools and rots the pave
ment.
The Parker-Washington Paving
company is under bond to maintain
the pavement for a period of five years
without expense to the city and the
city engineer urges that the repair
work be done imm ediately.
report is also made On the ex-
cavation done in the paved streets by
the plumbers and the corporations
which were faulty repaired. The
city engineer thinks that the ordi-
nance governing excavations should
be amended to give the city the pow
er to make the repairs and charge up
the cost to plumbers and corporations
alike.
Nine men will be employed on/the
asphalt paving repair gang of the city
Il recommendations made by the city
engineer are followed by the council
this evening. He asks for the employ
ment of the following men: Two
rakers, two burners, two ironers, man
and team and foreman, together with
one inspector. The plant is ready for
use and the only thing lacking is the
necessary authority from the council
to engage the service of the men to do
the work. , II 81 ~ ri
With the exception of Eighth and
Tenth avenues. the city engineer be-
lfeves that the asphalt pavement of
city could be placed in good repair
with the city's small plant.
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Children s Hosiery

Note that all "Wayne Knit Pony are in
cluded i'm this sale. They're made superior yarns
clean smooth tough. that
strongest elastic hosiery. Dyes permanent
discolor the laundering. Much
mending saved-for these triple knees heels
No. 2S79-NIedium Weight cotton XXI ribbed fast
black An excellent quality of boys hose. qualify
box o pairs soc.
Pony Hose-For boys and girls-light medium
heavy weight, Xxi ribbed, also XXI ribbed
black cotton. (Read of make quality above)
grade, box of pairs $1.35.
Nos. IS and II, Boys Extra Heavy, black
XXI ribbed for winter excellent for hard
CSC quality, box of 6 pairs for $1.35.
Nos. 111-Eine Isle Thread girls, all
black all white. fine ribbed, dressy hose good
wearing quality. CSC grade, of pairs
Hose-Lise Cotton, cashmere
merno csc quality, of pairs 30.
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Mems Hosiery
R Mss' Of 5 3 ss Hss for .S1.35

The following numbers, and all other hose
for men--box of six pairs $135.
No. 238O-BIacI Cotton, medium weight (real
maco) split sole, extra double sole, heel and
No. 2O2O-Extra Heavy black cotton high splced
heel, sole and toe, guaranteed
No. 3511-NIedium Weight cotton black,
double SOLE heel very serviceable.
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THE MILLS DRY GOODS co.

stand forth in turn before the multi
tude of worshipers and read eulogis-
tic addresses to the spirits of the dead
heroes, addressing them as if they
were present and participators in the
rites. At the last services Admiral
Togo and the Emperor himself con-
Quoted one of the services, and the
Empress and Prince Imperial lent the
dignity of the imperial presence to the
second.
suffered by the Russians has ever been
published. One authority has it that
the Russian dead and wounded during
the war amounted to 3SS,50O, but of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-07
Women in Golf Contest.

Chicago, Oct. THE play for the
championship of the Women's United
States Golf association commenced to-
day on the links of the Midlothian
club. Eighty-three players started in
the IS hole qualifying round. Thirty
two will be eligible for match play.
Among the entries are Mrs. E. T.
Perkins, the California champion, and
Miss arriet Curtis. the present cham
pion. Showers fell at intervals.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-07

through carelessness. Use due care
and sickness will not come"
But how to get plenty of money"
said.
YES; that was the problem with
me for years. 1 gave the subject my
most earnest thought. l had about
arrived at the conclusion that it was
an utter inipossibility in my case
when I got a sudden inspiration, and,
loi the whole system was solved
Nothing could be easier