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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
FINDS WIFE'S THROAT CUT.
Husband StumbIes Over Lifeless
Form in Own Home,

Form in Own Home.
When he returned from his office the
other night Herman w. Quernheim, pres
ident of the Quernheim Hardware Com
pany of ST. Louis, stumbled over the life
less form of his wife in the front hall Of
his residence in one of the fashionable
residence streets. Mrs. Quernheim's
throat had been cut she had been shot
once and her body had been brutally torn
and bruised Scattered near the body was
large quantity of jewelry and several
hundred dollars in currency. The only
thing that was missing was pair of
handsome diamond earrings. which had
been torn from the dead woman's ears.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
BURTON'S TERM NEARS END
Ex-senator VIII Leave the Ironton,
Mo-. Jail March %

Former Senator Joseph r. Burton of
Kansas will be released on March % from
the Ironton. Mo-. Jail, where he is serving
a six months sentence for practicing be-
fore the Postofice Department as attor-
ney for an alleged get-rich-quick company
of ST. Louis. His six months term is
shortened thirty days for good behavior
Burton says he and his wife, who has
been living in Ironton since last fall, will
return directly to their home at Abilene.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
Railroads VIII Fight Legislation.

The railroads are making plans to at
tack the constitutionalityo of 2-cent passen
ger fare laws enacted in Western States.
and United States Senator John C.
Spooner is mentioned as selected to direct
the fight
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
To Bar High school "Frats..

The Kansas Senate has passed the anti
fraternity bill already passed by the
House. which makes it unlawful for high
school students to belong to fraternities
Many high school students and teachers
acted as lobbyists during the Legislatures
consideration of the bill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
Soldiers Acknowledge Gu;It

Pleas of guilty by both men brought
the court martial trials of Captain Ralph
+. Stogsdan and Second Lieut.. A. L.
Clark of the Thirtieth infantry to an alb
rupt termination at Fort Crook, Neb.
The charges were iuebriety.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
EDISON NOT TO QUIT.
Wizard of Electricity to Continue
Experiments Indefinitely.

When Thomas A. Edison celebrated his
Goth birthday the other day the report
was circulated in the papers that he had
decided to knock off work, so to speak,
and begin his playtime as an altruistic
scientist. He was quoted as saying that
during all the forty-fve years of his ex-
periments with electricity he had been
turning the exertions into commercial
value so fast that he had no chance to
play with electricity for the fun of the
thing. 1t was said that he would devote
his time in the near future to perfecting
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
Chased hY Armed Posse

Robbers dynamited the safe of the
Farmers Savings bank at Masonville,
Iowa, and escaped with $4,000 in booty.
Five hundred dollars was recovered where
the burglars crossed a wire fence. An
armed posse is in pursuit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
Suicide of supposed millionaire

An autopsy shows that Leonidas Pres
ton. supposed to be millionaire. who died
suddenly in New York, was killed by poi
son, and it is believed he committed sui
eide to avoid facing an exposure of the
condition of his business affairs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
Fire in Cotton Press Shed

About 1000 bales of cotton and an en-
tire section of the New Orleans cotton
press shed was destroyed by fire. The
loss is estimated at about $4,000
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
Instruction ir Love-NIaIxiuy

Colleges of courtship for the reform of
love-making are urged by Prof. Charles
R. Henderson of the University of Chi
cago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
G.. A. r.. to Saratoga. n. Y

The g. A. r. national encampment
this year will be held at Saratoga, \. Y.
according to official announcement at
GAINESVILLE, Ohio.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14

Mr.. Collier, the American minister in
Madrid. gave q banquet to the members
of the diplomatic corps in honor of Senior
Ramon Pima Y Millet. the new Spanish
minister to the United States.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
BILLS PASSED AND BEATEN
IN FIFTy-NINTH CONGRESS.
Measures Enacted.

Measures Enacted.
First Session
Railroad rate.
Pure food.
Meat inspection.
Oklahoma statehood
Non-immunity act
Employers liability
Denatured alcohol
Consular reform.
S900,000.000 budget.
Second Session
Currency reform.
Limiting railroad mems hours.
japanese excluded.
Immigra ton restriction.
Santo Domingo treaty.
Denatured alcohol.
Government appeal.
Raises salaries.
Stops corporation campaign funds.
Brownsville investigation.
Smoot seated in Senate.
S1,000,000,00O budget.
Measures killed.
Ship subsidy.
Anti-injunction.
Anti-child labor
Copyright reform.
Philippine tariff.
General tariff revision.
Publicity campaign expenses.
Insurance regulation.
Original package" bill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
.be pyef Is Arrested.

Abraham Ruef, San Franchises indict-
ed boss, was quickly arrested when the
court appointed a special officer to per-
form the duties which the fugitive's
henchmen reported themselves unable to
do
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14

ed from the national government TO pro-
vide expenses incidental to the election
of the delegates to the constitutional con-
yention of Oklahoma and incidental TO the
ratification of the constitution now being
framed by that convention.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
FATALLY DRUGGED BY ROBBERS.
Wealthy Widow Found Dead In Ex-
elusive Cleveland Suburb

elusive Cleveland Suburb.
Mrs. Minnie Sherman, a wealthy widow
residing in the exclusive village of Euclid,
on Euclid avenue, Cleveland, was found
dead in her home under circumstances
pointing to murder. The police are work
ing on the theory that she was drugged
with poison and robbed. The authorities
found the house rifed, and the woman's
body lying on the floor, her eyes dilated
as if from the effects of poison, the doc
tors declare. Her jewelry was gone and
her strong box emptied
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14

The Supreme Court of Ohio overruied
the application for rehearing of the
case of J. l.. Lingafelter, under sentence
for wrecking the homestead Savings
bank of Newark. Lingafelter's wife is
awaiting a new trial on the same general
charge. while his son is serving a term
in the Mansfield reformatory.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14

John Alexander Dowie died in Shiloh
House. Zion City. H., oHly two personal
attendants being with him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
WORK OF CONGRESS.
TWO BILLION MARK ALMOST
REACHED BY 5eTH BODY.

More Money Appropriated than at
Any Previous Sessfons-Important
Work Accomplished Includes Much
that Is of Interest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14

The Secretary of the Treasury has Sc
Iected a site for the new federal building
at Minneapolis, MINI. 1t is described as
block 40 and is on Washington and Sec
ond avenues and Second and Third
streets. The price to be paid is S349. 300.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14

In a quarrel w. ID. Stratton of Sidney.
Neb.. attacked John Bowers, wealthy
ranchman. Bowers secured a shotgun
and killed Stratton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
Iowa Pioneer. Former Official. Dea.

Frank T. Campbell. formerly Lieuten-
ant Governor of Iowa, and for many
years a resident of Des Moines and the
State, died at Lima. Ohio.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14

1t pays to advertise in this paper.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-15

He said that the ArchbishOp's life was
not a life lived for self. but for all men:
life devoted to every cause regardless
of creed; for the uplifting of all men.
In conclusion the Senator read the
editorial tribute paid the memory Of
the Archbishop by The Call. which the
speaker said was the best expression
he had seen of the appreciation in
which the dead prelate was held by the
people among whom he lived and for
whom he labored. The resolutions Of
fered by Senator Wolfe follow
Whereas. The Senate of the State Of California
has learned with profound regret OF the death
OF Right Reverend Archbishop George Aontgom-
cry: and
Whereas, Archbishop Montgomery has been
Tor many years identified with every measure
that tended to the betterment Of the condition
OF our people and to their uplifting. and has
shown that whatever affected the welfare OF the
State Of California; was near and dear to his
heart: and
Whereas. Archbishop Montgomery while q
strict rel1g1onfst and devOut follower Of his
faith. was a man OF the most advanced. liberal
both as minister, as an orator and citizen
was ever directed against bigOtry and the perse-
cutiOn OF any people Of any faith, and a man who
believed in the Common FatherhOOd of God and
the Common Brotherhood OF Man. therefore. be It
Resolved, That the Senate OF the State OF
tinguished divine. and places itself upon record
believing that in his death not only the poe
pie OF his own faith but the people Of the whole
State Of California have lost friend whose
further
Resolved. That when the Senate shall adjourn
today, II adjourn out Of respect to the mcmOrT
OF the late Archbishop George Montgomery.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-15
HONOR HIS MEMORY
IN CONVENTION
Building Trades Council
Shows Respect for Late
Archbishop Montgomery
FIRST SESSION HELD

~ STOCKTON. Jan. 1.-THE sixth an
nual convention Of the State Building
Trades Council Of California was called
to order this morning by p. II. Nc
Cartbv. State president
After a short address. Mccarthy in
troduced President Gay OF the San
Joaquin Building Trades Council who
welcomed the delegates 10 the mill
city.
Mayor II. J. Gardner was then intro
duced. and he thanked the delegates
for their acceptance OF the invitation
to come TO Stockton.
Rev. W. :. Kelly. fraternal dele
gate from the Pastors Union Of San
Jose stated that there was taking place
in san Francisco today the funeral Of a
man who had been q great friend and
kindly adviser to the laboring men
hfis8op Montgomery. And he sug
ted that the convention take some
ION in acknowledgment of his ser
.ceE in the cause OF organized laborl
o. A. Tveitmoe then moved that when
the convention adjourned il do so out
81 respect to the memory OF the late
Archbishop Montgomery and that
committee OF I'VE be appointed TO draft
appropriate resolutions. The motion
was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-15

where the special funeral train was
waiting. Workmen. and women who
paused in their shopping. lined the
sidewalks from one end of the route to
the other. Stores and saloons closed
their doors while the cortege was pass
ing. and on all sides were the silent
signs of grief
At the railroad station funeral
train of eleven coaches and two engines
was in readiness to take the mourners
to the Holy Cross Cemetery. The
League of the Cross Cadets were drawn
up on both sides of the street and the
draped hearse passed between them.
Loving hands removed the caslxet from
the hearse and placed it in the funeral
car.
The first three coaches were filled
with the clergy. The sisters occupied
the following. and the remainder of the
train was taken by the different orders
which had acted as escort. In all 1000
people were admitted to the cars by
invitation tickets.
The police arrangements were car
ried out by Chief Oman, who was at
the cathedral; Captain Gleason. who
had charge of the procession. and Cap
tain Anderson. who, with his men, con-
trolled the crowd at the railway sta
ton Everything was done in an or
Derby manner and without accident or
confusion.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-15

come by train and by electric car to
pay the last tokens of affection TO the
Coadjutor Archbishop, George Mont
gomery. There were 1000 people at
the cemetery.
Around the granite door of the re-
ceiving vault a space had been inclosed
with ropes. Here the clergy and the
members of the sisterhoods took their
stations while the commitment service
was sung, beginning with the anthem,
II am the resurrection and the life"
Then followed the Benedictus, Father
OConnell chanting the alternate verses.
Archbishop Riordan recited the YER
holy water He said the prayers that
are appointed for the burial of bishop
in English.
20 God" he began with quavering
voice. who didst grant that in the
rank of apostolic priests thy servant
George should hold the pontifical dig
nifty, grant that he may evermore enjoy
the companionship of the same apos-
ties through Christ our Lord
When he came to pronounce the
given name of his coadjutor and friend
the Archbishop broke down and wept,
and IL was only with difficulty that he
could constrain his emotion to pro-
nounce the closing words of the prayer.
Within the receiving tomb, draped
carried, the relatives OF the prelate
watching it gently laid in it's resting
place. The ceremony was done. The
crowd turned to return to the city.
The tomb in which the body of the
Archbishop rests is the receiving vault
of the cemetery, but it is the purpose
of Archbishop Riordan to erect a me-
mortal chapel at the cemetery, which
shall be the final resting place OF the
mortal remains of the prelate and will
also be used as the burial place of the
priests of the diocese.
AT the cemetery station the clergy
and the others who had come on the
special train were made to wait out in
the chilling wind. AS the special was
shifting at Baden two coaches were
derailed and the accident caused the
delay and the only break in the cere-
monies, which were conducted other
wise without fault or mishap. The
wraps of the clergy were in the cars
of the special and they suffered much
from the enforced whiting in the even
ing chill 1t was dark when they
finally reached the city.
The entire arrangements of the cere-
mony had been under the direction of
Rev. Fathers Philip Organ, John Can't
well and William Sullivan Father
organ had charge of the obsequies
outside the cathedral and the two others
were the masters of ceremony at the
requiem mass.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-15
IN MEMORY OF PRELArE
Supervisors Adopt Resolutions Of
Respect 10 Late Archbishop


The Board Of Supervisors adopted
By a unanimous rising vote yesterday
resolutions OF respect TO the late
4 chbish0p Montgomery. which were
81 PRODUCED by Supervisor Edward ].
Walsh. The resolutions are as fol-
lows.
whereas Almighty God has removed from
the earthly scene Of bis benefcent minstrat lions
his grace. the Most Reverend George MOntgOm-
erv. COadlutOr Roman Catholic Archbishop Of San
Francisco q prelate most beloved By the people
n our city FOR the sanctity Of his private life.
his kindness Of heart his noble qualities and his
gentle worth and
whereas His broad public spirit was ever
manifest IN actions conducive TO the welfare Of
sliding love FOR the youth ~ our city, 10 whose
spiritual and temporal welfare be devoted his
life and talents. and
Whereas HIS earthly services. 10th as church
and citizen. was both by inspiration and
example ont YA 1--WE Ano lenfecl TOT ms fellow
man. Tor his country and for it's institutions
Resolved. by the Board OF Supervisors Of the
ritv and county Of San Francisco in meeting as
eembec. That in the death Of Archbishop Mont
fzomery in the fuliness Of his splendid career
San Francisco has suffered the loss Of one OF its
greatest citizens and one whose example IN Dri-
vale life and public affairs VIII ever hold in
grateful remembrance. Further
Resolved. That when this board adjOurns IL
does out 81 respect 10 his memory. and that
copy Of these resolutions be entered IN the
Journal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-15
EStudillO Would Have
State Print Text Books
CALL HEADQUARTERS,
1907 EIGHTH STREET

SACRAMENTO. Jan. 14-Free text
books for public school children is the
aim of a constitutional amendment pre-
sented today by AssembIyman Estu-
dillo Of Riverside. 1t is proposed that
the State shall provide books for all
pupils.
The plan which the Legislature is.
asked TO submit to the people calls for
the compilation of a uniform series of
textbooks by a State Board of Educa-
tion consisting of the Governor, the
State Superintendent OF Schools. the
president of the University of CaIifOr-
mia. the professor of pedagogy of that
university and the principals of the
State Normal schools. The textbooks
so compiled and adopted shall be In use
for not less than four years.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-15
SOLON IS FORCED
OUT OF SENATE

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Jan. I4.-State
Senator Reuben r. Adams, who un-
earthed alleged graft in the Arkansas
senate, was forced out OF the Senate
today upon converting of the Legisla-
fure.
Senator Adams was obliged to retire
from the Senate caucus or face a mo-
ton OF expulsion. He announced that
he would resign.
II was owing to Adams testimony
that Senator Festus c. Butt was con-
sicted OF bribery and sent 10 the pen
itentiary.
The House % Representatives is
deadlocked upon the selection OF
Speaker.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-15
Voices of Students
Raised In Miserere
Acolytes Join in Gregonan Chants at Craze

At Holy Cross Cemetery the process
sion formed for the slow march to the
tomb. First came the senior students
of ST. Patrick's Seminary, chanting
the Gregorian Miserere, led by Father
Serda and Father O'Connell. The vol
ume of the male voices made the music
of the solemn chant ring into the dis
lance until it seemed that the green
hills sloping up to the blue of the clear
sky took up the cry of sorrow. griev-
ing, "if aught inanimate e'er grieves.
Behind the bier came the long white
line of surpliced priests and on each
side stood the multitude which had
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-15

out of respect to the memory of the
dead prelate.
Senator Wolfe's brief speech. entirely
free from any flights of Oratory. was
most effective. He told feelingly but
simply how in the death of Archbishop
Montgomery Jew and GENTLE, Prot
estant and Catholic, men of every faith
and men OF no faith, had lost a friend
He told how, when the civilized world
stood aghast at the frightful barbara
ties practiced upon the speakers own
people in Russia, Archbishop Montgom-
cry was among the first to come for
ward with a subscription for their aid
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-15

streets. remained with uncovered
heads to honor the dead.
Preceding the cortege rode a
platoon of mounted. police. leaving be-
hind a wide lane t8rough the divided
crowd for the marching orders to pass.
In the center of the procession, sur
rounded by 400 knights of Columbus,
marching in the form of hollow
square, was the hearse bearing the
remains of the Archbishop, drawn by
four coal-black horses in trappings of
sable. Preceding the hearse and in
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-15
Glory of Ritual
Marks Singing of
POntifiCaI Mass

At 10 o'clock the great organ Of St
Mary's Cathedral intoned the beautiful
Introduction TO Mozart's Requiem. The
soft fute-like tones, caressing the
vaulted dome, seemed but to intensity
the stiffness Of the thrOnging thou
sands that had gathered from the early
morning and filled the vast building
from door to altar steps. In the gal
lery tier upon tier of seats were filled
with dark CARRIED spectators. somber
against the glowing colors OF the
stained glass windows behind. The one
window back Of the altar was yelled
by draperies OF sheer black cloth that
obscured its brilliancy- In front Of
the altar the casket, covered with
purple velvet, stood with the white
mitre and golden crozier. emblems of
the episcopal Office, resting on its cover.
Two officers Of the League of the Cross
Cadets kept their watch. The floral
emblems had been removed to make
room for the officiating clergy. but near
the casl1et stood tall shepherds crook
OF pale yellow immortelles. symbolic
ing the spiritual shepherds office Of
the Bishop.
with the first notes OF the music
the relatives OF the late Archbishop.
the women heavily yelled in black,
came down the altar steps and took
their places in the front pew. fol-
lowed by the silent sympathy of an
that We're present. Then all faces
turned TO the altar. where the priests
in their black cassOclxs and white sur
plices. followed by acolytes in purple
robes came and took their places.
Among them were the brethren OF
the religious orders. their rough, dark
garments contrasting with the sur
rounding splendor. Then the Arch
bishop. in the fun regalia of his Office.
took his place. With him were Bishop
Conaty Of Los Angeles. Bishop Grace
OF Sacramento. Bishop Christie of Ore
qon. Very Rev. p. J. Cummins chan
cellor, and Rev. W. 3. O'connor.
BISHOP GRACE CELEBRANT
The first part Of the service con-
sisted OF the celebration of the mass.
the service being rendered more i'm
pressive by the wonderful music that
accompanied II. The celebrant Of the
mass was Bishop Grace of Sacramento
assisted by Very Rev. J. J. Prender-
CAST arch priest, Rev J. +. Cottle
deacon. and Rev. NJ B. Connolly sub
deacon.
Then Bishop Conaty Of Los Angeles
assembled the pulpit and delivered the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-15
MRS. HOLMAN DENIES

PITTSBURG, Pa, Jan. 14.-Mrs. J. c.
Holman, mother Of Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw, denied tonight a report that she
was going to Europe to avoid testifying
at the trial of Harry K. Thaw- She re-
fused to say whether she would appear
at the trial.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-15
Continued From Page 1, Column

Miserere walking before the body as
il was borne to the tomb.
When the moment came for the living
Archbishop TO recite the prayers for
the dead at the door OF the tomb his
voice Quavered with emotion. 20
God, who didst grant that in the rank
Of apostolic priests thy servant George
-" he began, but on prOnouncing the
given name of his coadjutor, Arch
bishop Riordan broke down and wept.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-15
oNoNpAeA sTILL STRANDED

CHATHAM. Mass. Jan. ls.-An inef-
fectual attempt was made today by the
revenue cutter Gresham TO drag the
stranded Clyde Line freight steamer
Onondaga from Orleans Beach. No
orders were given for the removal Of
the vessels cargo. but IL is expected
that the work IN that direction will
commence tomorrow The Onondaga
Is ia practically the same condition as
--oeferdaV