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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
OUR NATIONAL FORESTS.
By Clifford PinchOf.

National forests formerly called forest re-
serves are created with the main object of
using all their resources in the wisest way.
Everything is for use-the timber, the range,
the water, the land. Only those lands chiefly
valuable for the production of timber or the
protection of the water flow are included in
national forests.
1t happens that little patches of agricultural
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
KILL $4,000 RUNNING HORSE.
''Gray Pete" Owned by Fay Briggs

'Gray Pete" Owned by Fay Briggs
of Milwaukee Breaks Leg.
Gray Pete" a famous running horse
owned by Fay f. Briggs of Milwaukee,
was killed in Kenosha. Briggs was rid
ing the horse in competition when the
animal fell on a curb. Its left leg was
broken and it was necessary to kill it.
Gray Pete" had been on the track for
several years and had never lost race,
being valued at $4,000 by some experts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
POPULATION GAIN is SHOWN.
Census Bureau Estimates that 3d.
941,51O Now Live in America.

Census Bureau Estimates that 3d.
941,51O Now Live in America.
The population of continental United
the census bureau, was 1891, 80 in
1906. This is 7,946,935 more than the
population in 1900. The estimated pop
ulation of the United States, including
Alaska and insular possessions, in 1906
was 93,1S2,24O.
Computed on the basis of the esti-
mate, the density of population of con-
tinental United States in 1906 was
twenty-eight persons per square mile,
as compared with twentysix in 1906.
The five leading cities and their esti-
mated population in 1906 follow:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
Barber Bill Stands.

The Senate by vote of "a to 6 voted
down the bill repeating the barber license
act
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04
ARRESTED, ~GRIEVEs, ENDS LIFE.

Milwaukee Man BrOOds Over Dis
grace and Shoots Himself.
William Mclean, a Milwaukee butcher,
60 years of age, committed suicide by
shooting himself Recently he conceived
the idea of getting out business cards
with a risque design on the reverse side.
These he handed out to his customers.
Complaint was made to the police and
Mclean was arrested and released on bail.
The other day he disposed of his shop.
Later his body was found in his room.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04

The bill making the practice of Chris
tan Science healing unlawful has passed
both houses of the Delaware Legislature
by large majorities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04

The States that took census in 1903
are Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Massachu-
sets, Minnesota, New Jersey, New
York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode
Island, South Dakota, Wisconsin and
Wyoming. In Michigan the census is
taken in the years ending with a Il.
The population returns for these
States was 26,263,S77, an increase since
1900 of 1,9O1,572, or rs per cent. For
the remaining States and territories the
population for 1905 as determined by
the method adopted by the bureau was
sc, 2S3, 059, an increase over 1900 Of
4,374,040, or S.4 per cent. The popula-
ton of the fourteen States making an
enumeration, if estimated in the same
manner, would be 26,204, 762, a differ
ence of only OF per cent from the ac-
tual returns.
The rapid growth of urban popula-
ton is noteworthy. The total estimat-
ed population of incorporated places
having 5000 or more inhabitants exclu-
sive of San Francisco and Los Angeles,
Cal, is 2S,466,624 for 1906, an increase
over 1900 of 1912, 1873, or 15.9 per cent,
while the estimated population of the
United States, exclusive of these cities,
showed an increase of 4, 4S0,003, or only
SS per cent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-04-04

The advance Of civilization Is de-
creasing the numbers Of prairie dog&
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27
COLLEGE CRITICS TO THE FORE.

Certain critics of our colleges are
wont 10 contrast the college scholar
ana the college athlete 10 the diSad.
vantage Of the former aud To represent
the athlete rs standing on a pedestal
Of fame 10 which the scholar yaln.y
yearns and strives 10 climb. II Is their
delight 10 depict the college graduate
as feeble, wlrlcSs, ana wandering
creature, as helpless 10 make his way
through n world of living men as a
new Matched bird. The college ath.
lcte looms large in the public eye and
his name Is much on the public tongue
for a few weeks. He Is n hero for the
moment to his mates, and he receives
from the galleries Of a busy world
the applause given 10 any and every
interesting novelty. If he were not, as
a rule, tolerably sensible young man,
lie might imagine himself parsonage
Of tremendous and permanent conse-
quence. But he is not, for the simple
reason that the daily work Of the
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27
WE CAN LEARN Much FROM
FRANCE.

The good feeling which Is devotion
ing between England and France may
induce English-speaking folk the world
over to take few valuable lessons OF
the French. They have been tradition.
ally regarded rs a fckle people, much
given to the drinking Of absinthe, and
to social intrigue. and successful chief.
ly in the devising Of gay and expensive
fashions. to the depletion Of English
and American pocketbooks. In point
Of fact, the French as a nation have
certain notable virtues which we may
emulate. For example. the average
Frcnchman. instead OF being n wan.
derer. Is emphatically a family man.
Ills ruling ambition Is to own u home
which lie may enjoy himself and be.
qucath to his children. II he has In.
herited one. 1t IL his greatest pride to
preserve and bcautlfy 1t. lie chooses
his wife not only for her dowry, but
also for her domestic virtues. The
French wife Is the best business won.
an In the world. Household affairs are
left entirely to her. and 10 usually IL
the investment Of family savings. She
has clear idea Of what makes for
comfort, but she has no such passion
for "things" as often weighs down the
life of the American housewife. Dram.
cries ana carpets and stuffed chairs
may be lacking In madame's house,
but excellent cooking and good temper
are pretty sure to be found there. One
notable illustration Of the domestic
virtue Of the French Is to be seen In
their regard for mothers.in.law. 1t Is
not unusual to find families In friendly
rivalry for the privilege Of entertain
ing the mother.in.law, and there Is
many a household In France where
two mothers-in.law live respected and
happy, with children and grandchil.
dren. We have long imported gowns
and hats from France. 1t would he
good now to import love for the house
hold, the thrift which by skillful cook.
Ing cOntrives toothsome and nOurish'
Ing food from inexpensive material
and those gentle domestic manners
which make the rooftree dear. the din
ner table pleasant, and family affec'
ton true and deep. There cannot bs
an oversupply Of these admirable quail.
files
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27
MODERN CHINA.

The conservative element In China
has been greatly upset by two incidents
which occurred almost simultaneously.
The "hOly duke. YEN" who Is n llneal
descendant OF Confuclus In the seventy.
sixth generation, visited Picking for the
express purpose Of opposing the gov.
ernment plan for memorial unlver.
sity to his great ancestor. lie express.
cd his belief that the institution should
teach modern languages and modern
science. as well us the ConfucIan 81.
cred books, which are the pillars of the
old Chinese learning. The other Incl.
dent. even more shocking to tradition,
was the visit of Count Otani, the alb.
bot Of one OF the most famous Buddhist
monasteries In Japan. lie represents
the advanced wing of the sect which
advocates the marriage OF the priest.
hood, tOlerntes meat.eatlng. and accepts
modern science. lie had his countess
with him, and travelled In that most
dangerous Of foreign dev!l.wagons," an
automobile.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27
A BOON FOR PANAMA.

1t IL often said OF certain tropical
countries that the climate Is fatal to
white men," yet experience shows that
white men can live anywhere that ne
groes or brown-skinned people can live.
Indeed, the resisting power OF the eau
casian Is greater, even In unfavorable
climates, than that OF the natlves-al-
ways surprising that the white men
take care of themselves. This fact re.
ceives fresh demonstration In the re-
port of the sanitary officer of the Pan
anna canal zone. The mortality for the
month of March was $3.50 per 1000
among the negroes, as against 1860 per
1900 for the whites. The figures tell
their own story.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27

world is not winning football matches
or boat races or breaking track rec
ords. AS a rule the athlete knows this
very well, and knows that his place IN
life will not be determined by the ath-
letic records he can make or break, but
by his ability to take his part In doing
tine work that the world must have
done. lie knows, rs rule, that ten
years hence his prowess will be merely
u theme of "Reminiscences, and will not
weigh q grain toward making or mar.
ring the respect In which he Is held by
place and power In life. The differ.
ence between the athlete and the schol.
ar IL that one Is on the way to become
an expert In some task that the world
must have done, while the other Is I'm
expert In tasks by whose doing the
world may he pleased for moment,
but for whose doing It has no real need.
The athlete gets a moments applause
because he gratifles curiosity AMI min.
listers to the craving for excitement.
The scholar has respect because Of the
hopes he raises and the possibilities he
represents for useful and necessary
work. While the scholar may hear n
little wistfully, for lie Is human and
Graves approval of his fellows, the
plaudits that ring about the athlete, ne
knows that he Is making real start
toward the goal Of successful living,
and not mere dash down track
leading nowhither. lie knows that he
has chosen the better part. and he has
his own consultations. lie IL aiming
not ut momentary nOtOrlety, but ut con.
structive achievement. ut work required
and bringing Its solid rewards when
well done, and Mt real fame.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27

The Chicago Easls numbers
on0oent1al, most prosperous and
NEST Peopected men In Chicago.
It PeaeAes neasly every man
% staaAlag In the community
oAA an oea who are Aoulders Ot
Dabalo ooaaiOa or directors Of
DUoass s0aAss.
ls - TIE guide, mentor aud
fslssA Of sveey political leader
- evesy shade Of OptatOn.
IL % seaA ~ Government,
Oeas&s County and City Omcaals.
IL % ee0A b. . big percentass
% the l0gol fraternity, inoludlng
boaeA anA bar.
II - the favoPits Of Chioago's
leoA1a6 business men.
IL reaches al classes In their
ho0ss.
q is read b. the Fire Depart,
neat.
Il - read W the Police De-
DastAent.
Il 10 In every public once aaa
every public library.
IL o. not controlled by any
cheap, cheeky OF crooked adveP.
tlslnU agency.
In the eighteen years Of Its
existence 10 has managed tObuild
~ . large circulation and great
business without the aid Of pro.
fesstOual advertising shaPks.
That - why IL L. 30 tadepend.
eat, 90 popular and 50 strong.
The Chicago Eagle - one pa.
Dos that has never depended
1Don advertising agents for
circulation. IL has one Of its
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27

health Of hogs. Probably the efforts Of
the government to stamp out trlchina
and other hog diseases, displeascs some
Of Doc. Evans friends, the packers
Rents will 60 up all over Chicago II
the new charter Ia adopted. Landlords
will be obliged TO raise them because
Of higher taxes.
In his campaign for reelection to the
United States Senate Albert ]. Hop
kins has the solid support Of the poo
pie Of Illinois. Senator Hopkins IN
his long public career has made a bril-.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27
now OUR NAVY COMPARES
WITH OTHERS.

Every one knows In general way
that the nayIes Of the world, including
that Of the United States, have been
In competition OF late. and that all OF
them have been increasing In size at
enormous cost to the respective coun.
tries. How swift this increase has been
can hardly be appreciated, however, I'M
Ill one examines such a graphic por-
trayal OF II as Is given, for example,
in the diagrams contained In the 1907
number OF the Statesman's Year Book.
In figuring naval strength experts now.
adays reduce all their figures to what
they call "Dreadnought" units" Bat
tie ships Of the Dreadnought class are
treated as having a value OF one point,
and other battleshlps are given proper
tlonal values according to their size
and efficiency. Our American Louis
lana, for instance. would rank as so
and our Maine as go Since battleshlps
take about three years TO construct, the
comparisons OF strength can be made
for the immediate future years on the
basis Of battleshlps under construction
as Well as for the present and past
Now comparing battlcshlp strength In
this way, the diagram shows that In
1900 the British strength was 100
POINTS. which was more than that OF
any other two powers combined. Our
American strength was just . points,
and we held nth place among the pow,
crs IN this respect. SO swiftly do the
curves OF strength mount upward that
by 1910 the British battlesAlps Will
stand at close 10 30 points, which Is
more than three times as great rs In
1900. That will be Just about the
strength of any other two powers, the
United States excepted. The United
States will have Increased from
points TO 81; France from 60 10 90
Germany from 90 10 l5.5; Russia, de-
spite all her war losses, from SO to 0;
Japan from TO II, and even Italy
from 10 to @ points. The curves for
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27

tercst. Why, then, should the packing
interest keep back the twenty millions
OF dollars In taxes belonging to the
people?
~6>
The following organizations. among
others, are fighting the proposed new
"charter
United Societies. $4,000 members.
Independence League, which pollcd
$1,000 votes for Its county ticket head
ed by james J. Grny.
Workingmen, organized and morgan.
lied.
Democratic party.
Taxpayers and ward improvement
clubs.
Real Estate Board.
jefferson Club and a host Of other
organizations.
Renters, who realize that Increased
taxation will mean higher rents.
Congress should at once add to ~
meat inspection law these three pro.
visions:
Packers should bs oblt0Dd b
bear ail tho expense attached 70 ~
specti0n.
PACKERS should be Obliged b
print date OF canning on the labels u
all canned goods.
3-All meat In transit should be IN.
spected By the government.
The price Of meat continues to soar
and sour. Here 10 Q comparison Of
present prices with the prices Of two
years ago:
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27

upon the small taxpayer and tenant,
whereas tho horlcs Of lifelong tax
dodgers, private and corporate. will
continue to enjoy the immunity baths
IA heretofore. But It won't pass II
the citizens Of Chicago will 90 to tho
polls on September II and vote No.
~>
One Of the worst feasureS of the new
charter 10 the election Of Aldermen for
four year terms.
The fake refornlsss and chronic o.
Acs ssakses are for the new charter
anything that smslA q graft.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27

armorcd cruiser strength are almost
as striking. In 1906 the United States
became the second power in bnttlcship
strength and also in armorcd cruiser
strength. She will remain the second
power in battleships until 1910 mt least,
though in armored cruisers France will
equal her by 1909 and Japan will ad.
vance to second place. The diagrams
remind one of the betting in poker
game. Even on the basis of the hard
figures. 1t Is not quite certain how
much Of the strength displayed by any
nation Is BLUM.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27

not be exported into other States. For
the protection of local consumers prop
or local inspection may now be of more
importance In some instances than 1t
was before the passage Of the Federal
inspection law"
Many Of the men who are advocating
the new charter have no property or
other material interests In Chicago.
Doc. Evans, the person who calls
himself Health Commissioner Of Chi.
cago," finds fault with the government
for paying 70 much attention to the
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27

liant and untarnished record and tho
people know that they have in him IN
honest, able and Industrious public
servant. lie has served one term ia
the Senate and has done honor to him
self and to the great state Of Illinois.
The saying, zone good term deserves
another" can be truly applied to Iii.
nois' junior Senator.
~SA
The new charter should be beaten.
II the new charter passes the linit
Of taxation will be greatly increased,
thereby placing additional burdens
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27
<&GA.

As n progressive business man and
public spirited citizen, Philip Il,
Brand, the popular secretary and treas
urer of the Globe Brewing Company,
stands high in the estimation Of the
people of Chicago.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27
IRc1

Albert G. Wheeler has now the high
place he holds in the commercial world
by his honest and able record as Il
business man.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27

Edward T. NOOnan, the able and
well known lawyer ana former Con-
gresham, Is one of the leaders in the
fight being made against the new char
ter by the United Societies.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27

The Independence League Is not leav-
ing a stone unturned to accomplish
the defeat Of the proposed new charter.
1t is putting up grand fight and its
efforts will be rewarded On September
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27

Asa G. Adams has great number
OF admirers who believe that he should
be nominated and elected a municipal
Judge next year. lie Is lawyer Of
ability.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27
RA0LRTS.

Vote against the passing Of the new
charter. 1t means higher taxes and
increased rents.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27

Illinois has been brilliantly and ably
represented in the United States Sen
ate by senator Albert J, Hopkins, He
deserves To be reelected and he Will
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27
~

The Twenty-ilfth Ward has an hon
est, Industrious and brilliant repre-
sentative in the City Council in Alder
man \. ID. Wllliston.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27


IL. The League has opened hcadIuar-
ters at III Washington street and en-
thusiastic and largely attended meet
lngs are held there every day.
William II. Lyman. the well known
contractor and popular Democratic
leader, would prove winning candi.
date on the Democratic ticket next
year for State Treasurer.
No lawyer I'm Chicago has. more
friends and admirers than Albert II.
Putney. the able dean of the Illinois
College of Law.
~>
If Andrew J. Ryan, the able and
highly esteemed lawyer, would take the
Democratic nomination for States At.
tOrney next year he would he elected
by one Of the largest majorlties ever
given a candidate.
~
James $. Hopkins II making an nd.
mirable record as Muster.in-C hancery
In the Federal Court. lie would do
credit to any Office within the gift Of
the people.
Clayton l.. Crafts deserves tho repu.
tatiOn lie has Of being one Of the ablest
and most popular lawyers practicing ut
the Chicago bar.
~6A
The Chicago Federation Of Labor II
out openly against the proposed new
charter.
George A. Blettner, who manages the
Chicago branch Of the well known
Berghoff Brewing Company, IL one Of
the most popular and most highly r..
spccted business men In Chicago.
~
The new charter IL doomed. With
the Democratic party, the Independ-
encc League. the United Societies, the
Chicago Federation Of Labor and the
Socialist party fighting 1t, 1t will go
down in ignominlous defeat on Sep
TENDER II.
>6>
The Democrats In Chicago and
throughout Illinois all have II warm
spot in their hearts for George Il. Brcn-
nan, one Of the bralnlest and most
loyal leaders In the party.
Former Judge Frank Baker, who was
one OF the ablest men ever Oh the
bench In Cook County, ranks rs one OF
the foremost and most popular lawyers
In Chicago.
Captain William r. Blacks honest
and fearless record during his long
career as a lawyer has endeared him
10 the hearts Of the people Of Chicago.
John II. Caverly, the popular and
well known lawyer and former magis-
trate, is serving the people well as a.
sistant City Attorney.
~
James J. Gray, the able and well
liked lawyer and Independence League
leader. Is working hard against the
new charter.
a. II. Porter Is making q splendid
record as Clerk Of the Appellate Court
He is an able ana industrious public
official.
Congressman Henry sherman Bou'
| tells long record in Congress shows
him To he man of great ability, honest
fearless and industrious.
%<5\
| The people of the Thirteenth Ward
are ably and faithfully represented In
the city council by Alderman Arthur
w. Fulton.
%ts$A
GuStavc \, Borkcs, the courteous and
genial manager Of the North Side Tur
ncr Hall, Is liked and respected by al
who come in contact with him.
%SA
Hearing Of the charges against II. q
NourSc, suspended superintendent OF
| the City Water Bureau, has been SCI
for next Monday before the Civil Serv
! Ice Commission.
| Rents will be higher II the new char
ter passes.
What interest deserves the most ben
oft from the fire lana rtment2 Every
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27


The property owner and the fiat rent
er will both he soaked II the new char
ter passes. Ole will have his taxes
raised, the other will have his rent
increased.
%SA
In the course OF an able editorial On
"U. $. Inspected and Passed" In its
issue of Dec. 90, 1906, the Chicago
Daily News said
1T is well for the people Of Illinois
and of Chicago to remember, however,
that this law applies only TO interstate
and foreign commerce. While the larger
packing houses engaged In interstate
and foreign business doubtless will pre-
paye all their prOduct-whether for
outside or local consumptiOn-under
the same conditions, there is In the
Federal law nothing which Of itself at
fords protection to the local consumer.
1t Is quite possible that some Of the
smaller concerns might make bust.
ness Of putting ON the Illinois and Chi.
cago market meat products that could
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27

The people have the trust press
where they want II In this charter
fight. And when the trust press gets
through. II will have learned something
about the people.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27

What interest deserves the most BEN
eft from the fire Department. Every
body knows that 1t Is the packing In
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27

GuStavc \. Bcrkcs, the courteous and
genial manager Of the North Side Tur-
ncr Hall Is liked and respected by all
who come in contact with him.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27

The new charter Is doomed. With
the Democratic party, the Independ-
ence League. the United Societies, the
Chicago Federation Of Labor and the
Socialist party fighting 1t, 1t will go
down in ignomlnlous defeat ON Sep
TENDER II.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27

The people Of the Thirteenth Ward
are ably and faithfully represented In
the city council by Alderman Arthur
w. Fulton,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-07-27
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The Democrats In Chicago and
throughout Illinois all have warm
spot in their hearts for George L. Bren'
nan, one Of the brainlest and most
loyal leaders In the party.