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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-17

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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-17
Geological Survey.

During 1905 and 1906 Geological and
Natural History Survey, in cooperation
with the Z. S. Geological Survey, carried
on an investigation of the water powers,
and a full special report will be presented
to the legislature. This important work
should be continued until the principal
rivers of the State have been carefully sur
viewed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-17
Primary Election.

The primary election law passed by the
legislature of 1903, and adopted by a vote
of the people at the general election in
1904, given it's first trial in 1906.
While opportunity had been previously af-
forded to observe the operation of the law
in the nomination of municipal officers, it
remained for the general election of 1906
to subject this measure to the severe test
of statewide application. In general the
law has been a success, and gives every in
dication of accomplishing the results prom
ised for it. In view of the fact that all
members of the present legislature, with the
exception of senators elected two years ago.
were nominated under this law, the expe-
rience and opportunity for study this afford
ed should serve a valuable aid in deter
mining what amendatory legislation should
be enacted at this session.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-17


mission for the last biennial period shows
4 result which must be most gratifying to
the people of the State. For the violation
of the dairy and food laws 235 convictions
were secured and fines imposed. which. to-
gether with inspections and other lines of
work by the commission. have resulted in a
revolution in food matters in Wisconsin.
Needed amendments to existing food and
dairy laws should be made, necessary new
laws enacted and the commission so
strengthened that the important duties en-
trusted to it may be so discharged as to
give the largest measure of protection to
the public.
Burenu o. Labor and Industrial
Statistics.
The legislature of 1908 ordered the Com
missioner of Labor to make an investigation
of the tenement and housing problem of our
large cities. the results of which investiga-
tion have been published. 1t reveals 4
serious and growing evil. especially among
the immigrants. which strikes at the phySi-
cal and moral welfare of our citizens and
loSis.
That part of the commissioners report
dealing with the lack of present facilities
for the training of the youth of the State
in factory operations is worthy of your
careful consideration
Department. of Banking.
This department. organized in 1903. has
proven itself a most valuable adjunct of the
State. Under its able and efficient manage
ment the banking facilities of Wisconsin
have been improved and strengthened until
they receive the full confidence of the pub
lie During the last year the aggregate
amount of increase in deposits in national
state and savings banks equals S2S.4Si.
0o1.2S, an increase unprecedented in the
history of the State. There were no bank
failures during the biennial period just
closed. which enviable record is due largely
to the excellence of our banking laws ana
their vigorous enforcement, together with
the commendable willingness of bankers to
conform to their provisions. All of which
may be largely attributed to increased con
fidence in banks on the part of the general
public
Under the present law, banks are exam
ined but once q year. With so long 4
period of time intervening between two ex-
aminations. the State department loses to a
considerable extent its grasp on the condi-
ton prevailing at each institution subject
to its examination. | recommend that the
Wisconsin law be so amended as to require
semi-annual examinations. Such an act must
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-17

The educational work represented by the
activities of the Free Library Commission
has been carried to many heretofore I'M
reached sections of the State during the
last biennial period. The travelling libraries
have been multiplied several fold and now
reach more than five hundred stations in all
sections of Wisconsin. The number of pub
lie libraries which have been established
with the aid of the commission, now reach
the gratifying total of ISL representing a
larger number than any other State in the
Northwest, and in proportion to population
comparing favoraby with any State in the
Union.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-17

cumbersome. a safe but more economical
system should be adopted.
State Capitol.
The commission charged with the procure
ment of plans for a new capitol under the
acts of the last legislature, have after
much care and consideration. accepted the
design prepared by George 3. Post & Sons.
architects of New York City. The plans
contemplate eventually. as the legislature
shall direct, the construction of an entire
building which it is believed you will find
promises to be highly satisfa cory, and
which, if built OF materials adapted prop
erly 10 carry out 1.-THE design of the archi-
tects will be such as not only to meet the
wants of the State both in the immediate
present and in the future so far as reason
ably to be anticipated. but viii be such as
to give q fair and Just expression to the
civic pride of our citizens in the structure
by which their State government shall he
hOflsed The commission. pursuing the ler-
islafiye direction, have already entered usgn
the work of building the west wing though
so far only the foundation walls have been
provided for. They will submit to you
their mans and report upon the stems al
ready taken; and it will, l think, appear to
YOU that some changes in the laws already
Dassed will be requisite to carry forward
the undertaking to the success which must
be desired
Conclusion.
In conclusion let me express the hone
that in all your deliberations you will be
artuated by the supreme desire to legislate
in the interest of the public veal NJ
merous and varied demands will be made
unon YOUR attention. The absolute growth
of the State and the increasing need for
the further exercise of its supervisory pow
ers will of necessity, add to the cost of
government All extravaganza should be
avoided and appropriations made only after
"a reful scrutiny. The spirit of watchful-
ness over the public treasury. however.
should be a true economy, one which tends
70 wise expenditure of public MONEYS
rather than a parsimonious provision for
tho discharge of those lofty duties embodied
in orr conception of the State.
JAMES O. DAVIDSON,
Governor.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
JAPAN's WELCOME TO TAFT.
Secretary of War Gets Warm Recep-
 ton in Land of the Mkado.

Yokohama-Nhen Secretary Taft landed in Yokohama on the steamer Minnesota he found the city draped with American and Japanese colors, in tertwined and the imperial carriages in waiting.
 The local newspapers printed ex tended interviews with him, in which he expressed the opinion that the United States and Japan would always remain friends.
 All the papers published cordial edl torials of welcome
 The secretary was entertained by Foreign Minister Hoyashi at luncheon and the municipality gave dinner in his honor Mr Taft expressed him self as greatly delighted with the cor diality of his reception.
 Secretary Taft was granted an audi ence with the mikado i'll the royal pal ace. and Mrs. Taft was at the same time received by the empress Later MT and Mrs. Taft were entertained at luncheon by the mikado and his wife.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
ON 4 mAcKEREL SCHOONER.
Daily Routine in the Life of the Glou.
 cester Fishermen.

The routine life on a mackerel
 schooner is not strenuous. The crew consists of II men, skipper and
 cook. Two men constitute watch,
 one aloft as a lookout the other at the wheel, so that each man has two hours on duty. and then F hours of, before his turn comes around again. During this period he may be called on to shorten sail, wash the deck or to perform other work Half of the crew have their hunks forward with the cook who is king of the foreeas- tie, and the rest sleep aft with the captain. We were assigned to a double bunk aft, where we were not troubled with galley smells, but had to be on our good behavior All the rolics and reyels were forward. The crew ate in two shifts, the older men with the skipper-Trayel Magazine.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
m,rv,s .,snt Testimony.

Justice Brewer, of the United States supreme court is said to be the author of this story: A witness testified In a certain case that person named Mary was present when a particular conversation took place and the ques- ton was asked What did Mary sav9" This was objected to and after some discussion the judge ruled cut the question. An exception to this decision was immediately taken and on appeal the higher court reversed the verdict and ordered a new trial on the ground that the question should have been answered. At the second trial the same inquiry was propounded and elicited the infor- nation that Mary said nothing.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Last Stop of the Trip.

Upon reaching Memphis, the presi- dent took part in the deep waterway convention. which was in session a that place.
 He departed from his printed speech at Memphis in several instances Speaking of the old Confederate regi ment that acted as his guard of honor while in the city, he said 1t was a touching sight to see those old Con federate soldiers carrying the flag of this great Union. If anyone wanted to know how they would fight for that flag. let him ask the boys in blue how they had fought against it.
 As a climax to this noted voyage President Roosevelt ordered the Ii cense of the master of the steamer Fred Hartweg suspended for 90 days fer jockeying in dangerous manner for the place of honor directly follow lowing the presidents steamer
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
SLEEP BROKEN EXPECTING.
Eczema Covered Whole Body for a Year-No Relief Until Cuticura
 Remedies Prove a Success.

For a year I have had what they call eczema had an itching all over my body. and when I would retire for the night 1t would keep me awake half the night, and the more would scratch, the more 1t would itch I tried all kinds of remedies, but could get no re- lief.
 T used one cake of Cuticura Soap, one box of Cuticura. and two vials of Cutieura Resolyent Pills, which cost me dollar and twenty-five cents in all, and am very glad tried them, for was completely cured. Walter W. Paglusch, 207 N Robey St, Chicago, III, Oct. and l6, 1906.'
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Knew What She Wanted.

"A foreign loobing woman. rather well dressed came in the other day" said the librarian at one of the East side branches, and asked for Cot tage Cheese supposed, of course, that some one had directed her to a dairy or perhaps grocery, and that she had got into the wrong place. But she insisted that she was in the right place and that 1t was Cottage Cheese that she wanted. It's the name of a book she said. That gave me the tip that she simply had a title mixed up. and. sure enough. it was Scottish Chiefs '"-Cleveland Plain Dpaler
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11

run down from 1S0 to l25 pounds was having terrible pain in the kid neys. and the secretions passed almost involuntarily My left leg s~elled un- til 1t was 34 inches around, and the doctor tapped it night and morning until I could no longer stand 1t, and then he advised amputation. l re- fused, and began using Doans s Kidney Pills. The swelling subsided gradu- ally. the urine became natural. and all ny pains and aches disappeared. l have been well now fer H5He years since using Doan's Kidney Pills
 For sale by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, \. !.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Yee, Why Ma.

Dr. Frank c. Bostwirt
 tist to the sultan of Moroooa .ih dea spending his vacation ,n n ass hesa \. J. and at a recent dime, 'slaasld apropos of a bad child: Ae cad
 Tt is wise to punish ch,,a,.. not corporaily. l know a ssr. S't Gibraltar who got out a bIrch h4.'si h punish his little son with a. 100 b The boy, looking at the rod e oas das ously: '''a pls
 Papa, would you mind piv,. gas first?" eAas ns
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
German American Resolutions

New York. N. "A series of reso- lutions covering widely divergent sub. iects was adopted a. Sundays session of the German-American alliance. The report of the committee on personal liberty. which was accepted, protested against the interference of the church in legislation and politics and it's meddling with the private affairs of public officer"
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Marrylno for o,.

Happy marriages are surely ,o..,,.
 even in these unpoetic. bars ', psOs'lSs times. They are. if the nooa, aea'isa only follow the instinct of their i's b.'.a M natures and marry for loye~,h. un Oe'is' ent, impassionate love of the 1 mas 's's' the maiden. the pure un.orti.sa a.al i0' affection of the maiden for the hss''s n.' instead of bartering happins.. .sa- rank or noney.-Thorne la
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Do You Itch?
Dealer.

If so, you know the sensation IS not an agreeable one, and hard to cure unless the proper remedy is used
 Hunts Cure is the King of all Skin remedies. It cures promptly any itch ing trouble known No matter the name or place. One application re- lieves-one box is absolutely guaran- teed 10 cure
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11

says: had been showing symptoms of kidney trouble from the time l was mus tered out of the army. but in all my life l never suffered as in 1897. Headaches dig ziness and sleepless ness, first, and then dropsy. l was weak and helpless. having
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Gathering Ostrich Feathers.

Ostrich feathers can be taken every eight months The plumes are not. as some suppose, pulled but are cut with a sharp knife. The stumps with. CT and fall out.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Billions in New Securities.

Close to a billion dollars of new bonds and shares were issued in Wall street from January to last July The railroads, which have been the great est borrowers, issued the great bulk of these securities. In taking it's lines from Jersey City to Long Island the Pennsylvania company has been spending s1OO,O00. 0.0O0.-Boston Globe.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Electricity in Bookbindinq.

Electricity is now being largely used in the bookbinding industry for em- bossing and such work With the aid Of the current it Is possible to make 4S0 impressions a minute, which more than atones for its increased cost.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Important to Mothers.
First Thibet Newspaner

A report received at Peking from Chang Yingtang, the Chinese resident at Lhassa, tells of the establishment of a native newspaper, the first one ever printed in the Thibetan lan- guage.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
flows This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Gatarrh that cannot be cured by Hal 5 CRtsrrh Cure.
 F.J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. O. We the undersigned have known F. J. Cheney for tue last IS years and believe him perfectly hon. orabie in all business sactons and hnaHet all 7 able t0 carry oGt any obligations made by his firm.
 WALpISG. KINNAS MARVIN,
 Wholesaie Druggists, Toledo O. Hal's CAtarrh Cure fs taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 15 cents per bottle. Sold by a. DrGggists.
 Take Halls Fam y Pl.Is for tipatiQn.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
If It Fails, the Moneu,s u.

Thousands of boxes of Hunts s.. are being sold by the southern s eus gists daily, for the simple reason ', ns ss people are rapidly finding ont a t..i 'la q is the best cure for any itchina a, s ' ease ever discovered The fire, ~. .s plieation relieves. and one hoy ,ss, a lively guaranteed to cure any m. o,. case. oas
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Nearn Wore Elk Radce

Walnut Ridge. Ark.-L. L. Wood. prominent Elk, caused the arrest the other day of a negro following Cole Bros circus, who was seen wearing an Elk bubtton. which he is suspected of having stolen.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Produce Go. File Bankruptcy Petition

Pittsburg, Pa,-H ! McCranken X Co. the oldest wholesale prod uce commission firm in Pit,sburg. has filed voluntary petition in bankrupt, cy in the United States cour.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Woman Hanged; Boy Sian with Az

Albany, x. Y.-The body of Katb. crime Dargatz was found at Lon donville hanging in barn. and near 1t was the body of her adopted son his head crushed with an ax The woman's husband has been arrested
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE.
How a Veteran Was Saved the Ampu-
 tstion of a Limb.

B. Frank Doremus, veteran, Of Roosevelt avenue. Indianapolis, Ind,
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11

Keep thy heart, and then it will \. easy for thee to keep thy tongus~, Leighton.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Big Day in St. Louis.

At St Louis the presidential party was greeted by committee of busi- ness men. thirteen state governors Of the middle west and the members Of the interstate waterways commission.
 The president rode in an open car riage through the thronged streets, despite downFouring rain, and deliv- cred his address to the multitude while his clothes were dripping Wet His speech was on the same general lines of the one delivered at keokuk.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
ROOSEVELT'S TRIP
THE MOST UNIQUE VOYAGE ANY
 PRESIDENT EVER MADE.
TALKS FOR DEEP WATERWAY
Makes Speeches at keokuk, St. Louis and Memphis for Lakes-to-
 the-Guf Route.

St Louis-Following his address to the throngs gathered at Canton to pay their last public respects to the mem ory Of the martyred presideR, William Mckinley. in the dedication of the s600 0J0 mausoIeum. contributed by l.000 GOO citizens of the republic, Presi- dent Roosevelt commenced his 590- mile trip down the Mississippi river.
 This voyage was made in the in terest Of the Lakes .o-the-Gulf Water way project, and al the solicitation of the teep waterway commission.
 No president of the United States has ever undertaken such another vuy- age Presiden. Roosevelt's time dur ing the trip was taken up with speech making. receptions. conferences with waterway agitators and the governors of nearly all the middle west states What He Told keokuk People.
 In the presidents address al Keo kuk he proclaimed that there would be no retreat in his war upon illegal corporations. He admitted that his policy might have been eontribu tory cause of the present financial de 1 pression.
 During the speech the president saiC that this nation could whip the world but that preparation was necessary.
 The latter part of the speech was devoted 10 the development of tht river highways. irrigaton. forest plant ing and the system of state agricnl tural schools.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-02-08
Gods Unwritten Law.

where ignorance IL bliss it's folly
TO be wise'' seems to have been the
maxim upon which quite a large mum.
Der OF people north OF the "Hason
and Dixon Line'' have based their
theories on the Southern Negro. In
every case on record where these
same people have sought practical
knowledge Of the conditions prevail.
ing in the south they have become
rank s~outherners OF the subject.
In the case Of the negro advocates
Of the north and the average negro OF
the south ii seems that ''distance
lends enchantmentn but this delus-
ion is quickly dispelled when the hand
Of the northern Anglo-Saxon under
takes to grasp in brotherly love that
Of his southern protege.
In the various states Of the north
and east the white population pre-
dominates in large numbers but in
such states the natural deprayity of
the negro is looked upon with less
leniency than in the south and crimes
such as are visited with summary
justice in Alabama, Georgia and 9TH
er southern states find their merited
reward much quicker than in the
south.
The Anglo Saxon people are a Pc
culiar people, guarding the sanctity
Of their womanhood with Jealous
care. This spirit was implanted in
the breast Of this superior race by
God Himself and as far back as the
Genesis of man we learn that the
Seed of the Woman Should Bruise
the Serpents Head.' The punish
ment meeted out to those who would
violate the sanctity of Gods Best
Gift to Mani is not Of southern
origin but is as old as Moses, in fact
there is no knowing its origin. 1t has
been grated upon the unwritten law
of all Anglo-Saxon nations and
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-02-08
Notice of City Delinquent Tax Sale.

Pursuant to authority Of Section 1911, Code 1906, I will, within legal hours
on MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1901 at the south door of the City Hal, proceed to sell
to the highest bidder, for cash, the following described real Hesitate delinquen for
taxes due the City of Greenwood. Mississippi, for the year 1906:
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-02-08
taught by God Himself to the great

taught by God Himself to the great
est and grandest people the world has
eyer known-the southern white man.
The punishment melted out to the
BRUTE who steals upon defenseless
woman, with evil intent, Is swift,
sure but inadequate. God, in the
southern white man Is content with
life where torture in its most malig-
nant form would be but a taste Of his
just deserts.
Do our northern brethren ask why
negro brutes are summarily dealt
with all over this south land as well
as some parts OF their domain? The
answer comes ringing down the cor
rider of ages-In Defense of Our Wo-
men. Is there ought else that we
could do? How else can we prevent
the IMPS OF HE'LL from violating
the sanctity of our homes and pre-
vent such BRUTES from scattering
the brains of our children upon the
PROSTATE form Of our motherhood. II
there is another way at present /, as
a SOUTHERN WHITE MAN, feeling
the heart throbs of my brethren who
have suffered at the hands of some
DEMON OF HE'LL, have failed to see
it.
Just so long as they SO far forgot
themselves in this Anglo-Saxon
try just so long will the unquenchable
anger of an outraged God find vent
at the hands of his children.
The laws of our land provide for
punishment but not such as is ade-
quate to the offense and though we,
as an intelligent race, deplore the ne
cessity for summary punishment out
side the pale Of the law in its strictest
sense, until our Legislators find a
remedy by which quick and sufficient
punishment can be melted out by
law, then and not till then can the
necessary evil of which I write be OBJ
Waited and to this end ! believe it to
be the duty of our law makers to di-
rect their best energies,
j. B. PHILLIPS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-02-08

r. L. MILLER, City Taxi Collector.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-07-08
GERMANS THINK ADVANTAGE
LIES WITH THE IApANE~I

NDrlIu. July THE conviction ~
an ultimate conflict between Japan
and %, United states appears 10 be
widespread in Germany II Is one 81
the subjects certain 20 be discussed
when diplomats and naval officials
Iul others accustomed 10 follow in
tsfu8Houal politics meet The news
papers agree that President Boose-
welt Is trying Co satisfy the japanese
requests They agree also that Japan
asks nothing unreasonable. They
recognize that thc difficulty lies in the
question ~ race. fhe economic an-
taponism of the CaIifornians against
the Japanese. and the constitutional
impassihiiiiy nf federal coercion.
tt i~ believed hy many thar trr
group off ruling statesmen in Japan
are preparing to uEh. thH United
States fnr fHn mastery nl the raftfe.
ree1rdTe4e of tht SAN Francisco inri-
dents
Tls -frsfte -fs of Ihe admiralty rrt
gard ID rltal aar between Japan aul
fIr InH.I <a'r. a. rs mo-t iutfr-
.-IInE Hrsh##H and aI uf the more
.IfefHf .fuu#ea .haf hHtr HrfH nnrf-..
aa. ar. uN...urab bIe fn the United
rta.s. ha.HI. .ne American fleet II.
fHuuaI uf eI.. .er force than the jap
Hr.-a. Hnu.H ".te tH re,k nEht u
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