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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-04-11

The sanity Of Thaw having been
pronounced let the jury now decide
promptly upon his guilt or innocence
and cover the whole nasty mess from
the gaze of a disguised people.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-04-11
TIRED BACKS.

The kidneys have a great work to
DO In keeping the blood pure. When
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-04-11
REGAiNs OFFICE LONG HELD.
Superintendent of Schools Invent
Year,; Elected Again.

Almond, Wis, April GA bitter con
test for the Office of county supcr.n-
tendent of schools between John L.
Karnopp of Almond and E. p. Ecn
of Amherst, resulted in victory FL
Zen, who was defeated two years ago
by J. L. Karnopp. after holding Office
for 20 years.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-04-11

the Jay Tor BuSSe and put dunno on
the down-and-out list-or was it
Hearst?
The new Oklahoma constitution con-
tains 100000 words. That beats the
fathers of the nation about twenty
times. But then, you know, we are
wiser in this generation.
The sanity Of Thaw having been
pronounced let the jury now decide
promptly upon his guilt or innocence
and cover the whole nasty mess from
the gaze of disguised people.
That Pennsylvania justice who found
the defendant guilty of embracery in
stead of assault and battery was GER
tainly a wise one. The prisoner was
charged with hugging his sweetheart
against her will.
The editor of the Monroe Times
asks: DO we change our size?" That
depends on the point of view. Don't
you remember what Bobbie Burns
said about seeing ourselves, etc.?
In England, it is said, the women
want a law to compel every married
man TO wear ring on his third
finger. So unnecessary. Just look
'em over and you can tell almost
instantly.
Insurance Commissioner Beedle has
collected nearly s630,000 so far this
year despite his unfamiliarity with the
office, which seems to argue rather
ready adaptability on his part to new
conditions.
That was loyal citizen who when
asked by the preacher If he did not
no, | tank Wisconsin ban guide enough
for me-" And he was not candidate
for Office either.
A Missouri editor is the victim of
damage suit, all because in the an
nouncement of the death of married
man he said that deceased had gone
to happier home. The widow has
brought the suit.
AS the representatives of the fore
most educational center in the west
our city government is charged with
a responsibility such as does not
fall upon every municipality. Shall
We measure up to that responsibility
or shall we fall far short? The ques-
ton uresses-let US not fail.
And so the Chicago & Northwestern
is to abandon Sunday freights as one
means of economy. That will help
the traffic congestion in crawfish
fashion. Yet we offer our approval,
and 1t is sincere. 1t wisely can go
a step further and discontinue few
Sunday passenger trains BY that
method many employees would he
made to rejoice and-and-and bass
and ducks in Westport also
certainly, says an Iowa exchange,
'one effect of municipal government
by commission would be to weaken
party lines in municipal elections, for
the commissioners would be nominated
and elected under the primary plan
and each ward would PUNK it's vote
for its own representatives among the
candidates regardless of their party
Affiliations" which is the strongest
possible argument for the new plan.
Any means which draws voters away
from party politics in city affairs is
to be commended. May DR.. noble
press his commission bill to success
full issue before the Wisconsin legisla-
ture-if the Iowa viewpoint is right
TIRED BACKS.
A H.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-04-11

That Pennsylvania justice who found
the defendant guilty of embracery in
stead of assault and battery was Ger
tainly wise one. The prisoner was
charged with hugging his sweetheart
against her will
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-04-11

The editor of the Monroe Time.
asks: DO we change our size?' Tha
depends on the point of view. Dom
you remember what Bobbie Burn,
said about seeing ourselves, etc.?
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-04-11

A Missouri editor is the victim of a
damage suit, all because in the an
nouncement of the death of a married
man he said that deceased had gone
to happier home. The widow has
brought the suit.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-04-11

That was loyal citizen who when
asked by the preacher If he did not
want to go to heaven, replied: wal,
no, tank Wisconsin ban guide enough
for me" And he was not candidate
for Office either.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-04-11

In England, it is said, the women
want a law to compel every married
man to wear ring on his third
finger. So unnecessary Just look
'em over and you can tell almost
instantly.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-04-11

Insurance Commissioner Beedle has
collected nearly $630000 so far this
year despite his unfamiIiarity with the
office, which seems to argue a rather
ready adaptability on his part to new
conditions.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-04-11

most educational center in the west
our city government is charged with
a responsibility such as does not
fall upon every municipality Shall
We measure up to that responsibility
or shall we fall far short? The ques-
ton uresses-let US not fail.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
GAINS IN EXCISE TAXES.
State Sales of Liquor Certificates
Constitute Net Earnings.

Rochester. Oct 14-M. y. Clement of Canaan
daigua. State Excise Commissioner has issued his
annual bulletin, giving comparative results at the
end of the fifth and the end of the tenth
fiscal years OF the organization Of the Excise De-
Yartment of the state. and also at the close or
the fiscal year ended September 30 OF this year.
II shows that for the last fiscal year the entire
cost Of maintenance of the department was de-
frayed by income from recOveries on bonds. revo-
cations OF certificates inJunctons penalties and
other miscellaneous sources. rather than from the
sale Of certificates
a surplus Of nearly $4,000 in earnings OF the de-
partment is also shown. that the proceeds from
the sale Of liquor tax certificates. In addition TO
this surplus, what might be called net earnings
for the taxpayers. making n showing that could
not be duplicated by any other state department
IN the country.
Some indication OF the growth Of the depart
may be given by this comparison: The ex-
else receipts for the year ended September &c. 1870.
S2 500 95 79; for the wear ended September 30
1907 Sl9057 30 a. The cost and penalties collected
by the legal bureau grew, for the years.
from S2o572 ~ 20 S3477 s.; the excise convictions
from 3f7 10 625; the criminal fines from s2s 4o5 20
SIS. .252 80
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
WELCOME IN BALTIMORE
Maryland old Home Week FestiUl-
ties Begun-BaH Game Played.
/ .HeSfEsS
LRv Telegraph TO The Tribune.

Baltimore Oct 14-Sixteen thousand persons.
more than half of whom are old Marylanders
returned to their native heath. filled the splen-
didly decorated and Illuminated 9TH Regiment
armory at the official welcome this evening TO
the first Old Home Week celebration in the
Monumental City. The greatest enthusiasm
prevailed. Hundreds were unable 10 get into
the big hall. J. Charles Linthicum presided and
Cardinal Gibbons offered the invocation Gov
ernor Warfed, who inspired and has been the
leading spirit in the Home Week festivities, well
coined the homecomers in behalf Of the state.
and Mayor Mahool spoke for the city.
Regret was expressed at the absence of United
States Senator Pinkney Whyte. the Grand Old
Man OF Maryland. who was unable TO attend
because Of Illness There brief addresses
by Mrs. Donald Mclean. president general or
the Daughters of the American Revolution, and
a native Of Frederick. Md; Rear Admiral Win
field Scott Schley, ex-senator Henry c. Davis,
OF West Virginia. a Maryland born man; the
Rev j. hewitt Steele president of the Maryland
Society OF New York. and Albert Kern. presi-
dent of the Maryland Association of Ohio.
a feature of the first day of the celebration
was the baseball game between the veterans
of Baltimore's National League pennant win
ming team OF 1894. 1895 and 1896 and the pres
ent Orlole team. The old stars Homecoming
Nearly every foot OF available space on the
ball grounds was crowded. and there has not
been such a baseball demonstration since the
prnnant winning days, Nick Young
Father Chadwick. p T. Powers, Ned"
Hanlon and other well known promoters Of
the national game with the Governor and
state and city officials the grandstand. and
when the Governor tossed out the ball to the
famous old nine Keeler Gleason. Joe Kelley
Brouthers. Doyle. Brodey. Robinson. Mcmahon
Hemming and Mullane. the crowd simply went
wild and cheered each and every one OF the vet
eran favorites The game was full OF ginger
and fun. the old players breaking in the fifth
inning and the present day Orioles winning
S to ..
We are glad to be back" said the Rev. Mr.
honor of her returning sons and daughters, and
1 the city appear TO better ad-
vantage. We can all be proud of it" The Rev.
Mr.. Steele is son OF the late l. hewitt Steele
the Baltimore lawyer. Many other members of
the New York Maryland society here.
Major l. Lake. aged ninety Of Oxford Miss
and the Rev. j. Riley Johnson. another non
ogenarian. neither of whom had been In Balti-
more for forty years. here. A large num-
ber of visitors arrived to-day from all parts OF
the country New York PENNSYLVANIA. Della
ware, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia are we'll
represented. The Ohio delegat ton numbers 16O
and came on a special train.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
REJECTS sKENE's APPOINTMENTS.
State Civil Service Commission Denies Offices
to Men Not Eligible

Albany. oct 1.-THE State Civil Service Com
mission has informed Frederick Skene. state En-
R!neer. that II cannot accept the appointments Of
John J. TIill and a. II Olmstead as resident en-
gineers IN the State Engineers department. at an
annual salary of S25 Mr. Skene contends that
he has authority to make the appointments without
competitive examination, while the commission con-
tends that the position OF resident engineer is un-
der the competitive class.
The position of resident engineer in your de-
partment" says the Civil Service Commission
in its letter TO Mr.. Skene, ''has heretofore
been filled the result of promoti. n exam
nation The commission has this writing
An eligible list for said position. established
November 90 1903, as the result OF promotion
examination. limited employees in your de-
partment who have had at least five years prac-
tcal experience in civil engineering. three of which
must have been responsible charge Of work
The names of Mr.. Hill and Mr.. Olmstead do not
appear upon the list referred to-"
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
ARGUMENT AGAINST RECEIVERS.
Roger Foster Reiterates Charges of Collusion
in Transit Move.

Argument the motion OF Roger Foster, counsel
for four judgment creditors of the New York City
Railway Company, demurring 10 the permanent
appointment OF receivers for the transit system,
was heard before Judge Lacombe, in the United
States Circuit Court. yesterday. Mr.. Foster wants
intervene in the proceedings in behalf Of the
judgment creditors. and asks thai master in
chancery be appointed to hear testimony regarding
the alleged collusion In receivership proceedings.
Judge Lacombe reserved decision saying that to-
day would hear counsel for other Judgment
creditors
Mr.. Foster yesterday repeated his declaration
that the pettion on which Judge Lacombe appoint
ed Messrs Jone and Robinson was the result OF
colusion between the railroad heads and the cred
itors who appeared in the case. The New York
City Railway Company, he argued. was solvent
domestic corporation; the Pennsylvania Steel Com
pany and the Degnon Contracting Company were
citizens in the state with the corporation. and
therefore the affair not an interstate ransac-
ton.
Mr.. Foster declared the lawyers for the original
petitioning creditors. Byrne & Cutcheon. probably
did not know who paid their retaners, and that
undoubtedly they were being paid by Ryan, or
somebody else.
Mr.. Byrne entered a general denial 10 the allega-
tions. He filed affidavits OF officers Of the Penn
syvania Steel Company, the Degnon Contracting
Company and others
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
ANSWER IN BURROWS TRANSIT SUIT.
August Belmont and Other Defendants Deny
Merged Lines Were Competitors.

August Belmont, Z. ]. Berwind. John D. Grim
minis, Cornelius Vanderbilt. Andrew Freedman and
others, co-defendsnts. fled in the United States Cir
cult Court yesterday their the suit of
Daniel W. Burrows of Chicago. AS owner Of 400
shares of Metropolitan Securities Company stock
Mr.. Burrows sued TO have the marlborough Metro
politan merger dissolved the ground that It vo-
lated the Sherman antitrust law. He suffered loss
by il, he maintained.
In the answer the defendants deny that the
merged roads were in any competing lines
Routes Of the Interborough and the Metropolitan
ran parallel, they admitted, but denied that the
new company constituted monopoly was Gre
ated with any view toward creating a monopoly
or with any other unlawful purpose. Mr.. Belmont
admitted the details of the merger. but declared
that so far he knew all the stockholders of the
old company into the one and denied
for himself and his codefendants any unlawful pur-
pose action.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
REPORTS OF SUTTON DUEL DENIED
Father of Young Lieutenant Thinks His
Death Was Accidental
[By Telegraph to The Tribune.

Annapolis, Oct. 14.-RepOrts that Second Lieu
tenant James n. Sutton, who met his death
through a revolver shot in the head killed
in duel with a brother officer were in circu-
lation yesterday and to-day, but close in
vestigation indicates that they are unfounded
and corroborates the story of eyewlnesses that
Sutton shot himself with a second revolver
which he had concealed, already having
been taken from him by Lieutenants Adams and
Rocker.
Officers who were closely associated with Sut-
ton said to-day that there is no doubt that he
was gradually losing his mind. He had been
moody and morose for some time, it was said,
and had been irritable in his relations with other
student officers.
Reports of duel a quarrel with other Of
ficers resulting in the killing OF Lieutenant Sut-
ton were denied absolutely by Colonel Charles
A. Doyen. commandant OF the post, to-day.
Portland. Ore, Oct 14.-James NJ Sutton,
father of Lieutenant James N. Sutton, who died
at Annapolis yesterday. said last night that
he had unQuestionable information from An
napolis that his son came to his death by acct
dent He says his information also disputes the
statement that young Sutton was possessed of
two guns and that there an effort made
bv the Young mans companions to disarm him.
Further than this, Mr.. Sutton says, he knows
that his son had reason for taking his own
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15

had told him of the forthcoming report against
the Metropolitan, but denied that Colonel
Amory had been interested in the transactions
Then William NJ. WINS testified to the payment
Of certain sums TO Colonel Amory and as TO
the latter's attempts to enter the employ OF
the Public Service Commission, which Mr.. WINS
frustrated, he said because he thought Colonel
Amory had animus against the company
Mr.. WINS said that Colonel Amory had told him
he would withdraw his suit against Mr.. Nree-
land if he were employed by tie Public Service
Commission.
Winthrop Burr, formerly a stock broker. tes-
titled that he had sold Metropolitan stock short
in 1903 after dinner at the end Of which he
received orders from member of the party
Colonel Amory was a member Of the party
The plaintiffs counsel will present witnesses
to counteract the testimony of Mr.. WINS, pul
the defence is nearly ready to rest and MT
Vreeland, according to Colonel Bartlett VIII not
be put on the stand.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
COMPLAIN OF B. R. T. POWER HOUSE.
Transit Development Company Prosecuted
for Alleged Nuisance.

Ihe suit against the Transit Development Com
pany. of Brooklyn, charged with maintaining a.
public nuisance, heard IN the County Court at
Brooklyn yesterday. The company operates a
power house on Kent for the BROOKLYN
Rapid Transit Company. District Attorney Clarke
conducted the prosecution.
Canon w. S. Chase testified that he had been Sc
rtously annoyed by the dust and cinders from the
station for several months. and that at times IL
was necessary to close up the rectory and church
tightly.
The Rev. Father Edward A. Duffy testified to
similar discomfort telling how he was forced 10
close all the windows in his house
When the District Attorney summed I'D and
called the power house miniature Mount Vesu-
vius,' Mr.. Woody, counsel for the company oh
jectsd and Mr. Clarke consented TO withdraw the
expression If 1t was not agreeable. The case was
continued.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
BELMONT TUNNELS MAKE RECORD
Completed Tubes Turned Over to Company
in Little Over Two Years.

A worlds record in river tunnel building was
established at midnight Sunday. when the Deshoh
Contracting Company turned over 10 the New YORK
& Long Island Railroad Company the TWO COM
pleted tubes of the new Belmont tuhhel oe'"eoN
Long Island City and Manhattan Up 10 the um@
when tba last whistles blew the job twelve
gangs of workmen rushed the finishing toucHeS-
The tubes are ready for the installation or
operating machinery and apparatus which Work Is
in charge of the Belmont men. Beyond the laying
of a broad gauge track in the south tube and IL
staling electric power there is nothing to be done
in the way of finishing up the interior OF either
tube In the north tube there is broad gauge
track on which an experimental car has been IN
operation for several weeks.
The building of the tunnel begun on July H.
1908 For five weeks during the of the work
the men never ventured inside the cutting shield
but pushed it blindly ahead through mud, rough
granite and decomposed rock. At one time the
shield was exposed to the wash of the river
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
SALOON MEN TO BAR DRUNKARDs.
Liquor Dealers in Chicago Will Post Photo
graphs of Habitual Drinkers.

Chicago. Oct. 1.-THE Hyde Park Liquor
Dealers Association. as a matter or selt-pro-
lection. has started a crusade against those who
drink too much. Notices have been sent out by
the secretary Of the association requesting each
bartender to ask for the photograph OF every
drunkard from his wife or family in case COM
plant is made about selling liquor 10 him. The
pictures are then To be sent 10 the secretary or
the association. and he in turn is to have copies
made and sent TO every member of the associa-
tion.
The pictures are then 70 he pasted on the mir
ror behind the bar. so that the bartender may
see at glance If he Is selling liquor 10 d III runN-
ard.
Two members of the association have been
prosecuted by indignant wives for having so'd
intoxicating drinks To their husbands IhlS
caused the movement 10 brand the drunkards-
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
JOHN R. HEGEMAN CASE POSTPONED
Argument on Motion to Dismiss Indictmsr..
Set for Monday.

The argument in the Supreme Com.
uon to dismiss the ten indictments for nar, mo,
forgery against President John r. Hegeman ., t,a
Metropolitan Life Insurance Comnany - u 'he
posed again this morning until next Mondav
60, Dsuce morgan J. oBrier of the Supreme
court appeared before Justice DowIinr , $50
planned that John r. Milburn President Hae-a,,,..
regular counsel was so busily engaged IN ths
Standard OH case that he was unable 10 an,onN
and that he (OBrien) had been unable 20 Drara-
for argument.
"hen the Hegeman case had been nostno,os
Howard S. Cans appeared before Jus,Ica D,'
to cirque for the dismissal of one of the two indt
meats against Vice-President Robert A C,ranni.
OF the Mutual Life Insurance. Company Ass,.,.nt
District Attorney Kresei said that hs would srh-
nit orief In answer to tho argument of Mr. Cans
The argument was set down for October a.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
oREN ROOT WILL OBEY ORDER.
New York City Railway Company to In
crease Service Below Houston Street

The New York City Railway Company voluntarily
agreed yesterday comply with the proposed order
of the Public Service Commission for increase
of service on the broadway line. hearing on the
order was held before Commissioner Maltbie. Gen
eral Manager Root said that the result OF an
investigation the company would give an increase
in service below Houston street between a. m.
and D.
In the preliminary order TO show cause, il was
proposed to order an increase in the service
throughout the entire twenty-four hours, but the
company claims that the service from p. m. 10
a. m. IS ample
in the number of to Murray street. Com
plants have been frequently made to the COM
mission that the public put 10 great incon-
venience by stopping at Houston street there
by requiring transfers Mr.. Root said that the
company might ask for a reconsideration Of the
order subsequent time.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
4AfORY LEAVES STAND.
Plaintiffs Case Rests IN Vreeland
Libel Suit.

Colonel William n. Arnory completed his tes-
tinony yesterday in his libel suit against H.
r. Vreeland, president Of the Metropolitan
Street Railway Company, and with his evil
denoe the plaintiffs case was rested. Colonel
Amory said that assets were not included to
offset S19,O00.OO0 of liabilities of subsidiary
companies. which were included in the report
as 70 the condition Of the company which re-
suited in a sharp break IN the values OF the
company's stock. 1t was the answer of Mr.
Vreeland TO this report that resulted in the
bringing Of the libel suit
When Colonel Anlory was excused Colonel
Franklin Bartlett council for the defence
moved the dismissal of the action. He said II
was not hbellous for Mr.. Vreeland to term Mr.
Amory a notorious character. and quoted
shakespeare 10 prove his point His motion
was dismissed, nevertheless. Colonel Bartlett
referred 10 Colonel Amory's alleged visit to
James R Keene in 1902 and to his alleged
proposal 10 Mr Keene TO lead a bear raid on
the company's stock.
E. H. Levitt OF Bayside. testified to selling
Metropolitan stock short after Colonel Amory
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
KILLED HIMSELF ON TRAIN.
John Healy, of Port Chester, N Y, Cut His
Throat in Wyoming.
IRv relerranh to The Tribune.

Cheyenne. Wyo., Oct. 14.-John Healy Of
Port Chester, N Y committed suicide on
Union Pacific overland train crossing Wyoming
yesterday by cutting his throat. The body has
been sent to Port Chester for burial. Mr.. Healy
was a passenger from San Francisco and had
given no indication of deranged mind. He
had talked With fellow passengers and seemed
perfectly rational
While crossing Sherman Hill, the highest
point on the road, Mr.. Healy went to the toilet
room and locked the door. When the train
reached Cheyenne the door was found TO be
locked and was forced by a car cleaner Mr.
Healy's dead body lay on the floor. Papers in
his pockets showed his identity
New-York tribune., 1907-10-15
WRITS IN BAUER CASE DISMISSED.
Bail Bonds Offered for Woman and Minister
Held for Scrutiny.

Justice Aspinall In the Supreme Court yesterday
dismissed the writ OF habeRs corpus and certorari
taken by Senator A. J. Gilchrist behalf OF
Mrs. Dora Bauer. OF Sutton street. Williamsburg.
who was arrested with the Rev. Maxwell Waenta.
Of St Lucas's German Church. holding that there
reason why she should be brought from
the observation ward at the Kings County Hos
pitnl.
Following the dismissal OF the writs. Senator Gil
christ appeared before Magistrate O'Rei!ly. in the
Lee avenue court, with a bondsman TO go security
for the minister and Mrs. Bauer. Magistrate
ORey said he would take twenty-four hours 10
scrutinize the bail bonds Senator GIchrtst sald he
would ask Justice Gaynor for writ OF habeas
corpus this morning. The examination IN tne ca se
IN the Manhattan avenue police court IA set for
October i6