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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
Gothenberg Bill Killed.

The result of Long debate in the
assembly was the killing of the Co.
thenberg bill, authorizing cities, vii
lagos and towns to dispose of their
saloon licenses to one corporation,
the advancement to engrossment and
third reading of the Baker district
option bill, and the Introduction of a
resolution by Assemblyman Carl D.
Thompson of Milwaukee, providing
for a general investigation of the
liquor traffic and the adoption of the
best method for it's control. The Go
thenberg bill was killed by a vote
of 55 to SO. Speaker Ekern called
Mr. Estabrook to the chair, while he
took the floor and led the fight for the
bill. The opposition was led by Mr..
Potter Those who spoke for the bill
in addition to Mr.. EStabrook were
Messrs. McGregor, Mains, Norcross,
Fred Smith and Ainsworth, and those
against it Messrs. Potter, Reynolds,
Thompson, George, Elver, Kander and
Harring.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
Noted Frenchman at University.

Vicomte G. d'Avenel, a well-known
French writer on social, political and
economic subjects, has been secured
to deliver a lecture at the University
of Wisconsin on April Is. M. dave
mel, who has just completed a course
of lectures at Harvard university, will
speak on "The Catholic Church in
France, Past and Present" He has
added to history new and hitherto
unexplored province, that of the econ
omic life and material civilization OF
France for the last 700 years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
Saloon Vital Social Factor.

Rev. Carl d. Thompson of Milwau
kee, the socialist assemblyman, intro
duced a resolution in the assembly
providing for an investigation by a
legislative committee of the saloon
business in Wisconsin An interest
ing feature of the resolution is that
it makes the statement that the sa'
loon is a vital social factor, offering
to the working classes of the cities a
center of warmth and cheer, social
games and a place where people may
read papers and join in discussion;
where they may even secure food free
of charge and many conveniences
which are denied them in their own
homes
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
RALPH VOORHEES, is DEAD.
Senefactor of Carroll College Passes
Away in Clinton, NJ. j.

Waukesha.-Word was received
here of the death of Ralph Voorhees,.
long the benefactor of Carroll college
of this city. Mr.. Voorhees, died at
Clinton, n. J.
Mr.. Voorhees, gifts to Carroll were
numerous and most of the new build
ings at the school were the result OF
his benefactions. Among them are
Rankin hall, the Voorhees, hall of sci
ence, Voorhees, dormitory and the Vor-
hees cottage. He probably had given
over 100000 to Carroll.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
Big New Company Formed.

Appleton.-The Badger Portland Ce.
ment company, capitalized at
$1,O00,000 and backed by leading pa
per manufacturers Of this and ad.
joining states, has been organized
and work on the construction of
plant will be begun near Sturgeon
Bay, Door county, within the next few
weeks. e. A. Edmonds of the Rhine
lander Paper company Is president of
the company; John McNaughton Of
the Patton Paper company of. Apple
ton is vice president; G. G. Cannon
of Appleton is treasurer, and Challis
C. Wayland of Portage is secretary.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
LEGISLATURE Has Much Work.

Up to this time but little of the leg
islative programme has been executed
Of the hundreds of bills introduced in
both houses a few only have reached
the governor nor have the committees
made more than fitful progress. So
apparent is this condition that the
members must give serious attention
to work if the session is to produce sat
isfactory results. Laws affecting mil
lions of dollars worth of property can.
not veil he rushed through at the Lass
hour.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
Anainst Bancroft Bill.

The Bancroft bill requiring labels
on bottles of patent medicines giving
a schedule of their ingredients was
recommended by the committee on
public health and sanitation for indefi-
mite postponement. The Barker bill
requiring individual towels in hotels
and sheets nine feet long on hotel
beds was recommended for concur
renee. A bill giving the city of Mil
waukee the right to condemn and pur
chase public service properties was
recommended for postponement.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
NEWS OF WISCONSIN
HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST IN
THE VARIOUS TOWNS.
MUST SERVE SENTENCE
Former Alderman William Murphy, OF
Milwaukee, Goes to House of Cor
rection for a Year-AIready
Served Eight Months.

Milwaukee. - Former Alderman
William Murphy must serve a SEN
tence of one year in the Milwaukee
house of correction after being con
victed on charge of accepting $50
as a bride from the Davis Brothers
Manufacturing company.
Murphy has already served eight
months in the house of correction. He
was granted an appeal and according
to the supreme court decision the
service already put in will not count
at all.
The Murphy case is the most bit
terly contested of the 200 graft suits
which have come up in the Milwaukee
courts in recent years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
HeiIbron,s Measure Beaten.

The Hebron bill, providing for The
licensing of meat markets and other
establishments where meat products
are sold was killed by an overwhelm-
ing vote. The opponents of the bill
declared that it would not improve
sanitary conditions of meat markets,
but would simply give present deal.
ers an advantage over Ger persons
desiring to engage IL the business. 1t
was proposed under the bill to license
all meat dealers, the license fee being
from one to five dollars year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
For Meeting of Governors.

Assemblyman Burke introduced in
the legislature a joint resolution re-
questing the governors of the various
states to call conference in Indian
apolis, in November, 1907, to discuss
and formulate plans for uniformity of
legislation. The resolution declares
that the rights of the states are en-
dangered by the federal government,
particularly as to legislation affecting
transportation and communication.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
Avoids Poorhouse by Death

Milwaukee.-When the county au-
.horities came to get Nellie Wittle-
Sted, 80 years old, living at As John
son street, to take her to the poor
house they found her dead. A bottle
of chloroform which lay beside the
bed was empty. She had threatened
to kill herself to avoid going to the
nOOrhOuSe
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
Plan Meet for Appleton.

It seems practically settled that the
triangular meet between Lawrence,
Beloit and Ripon will be held at APP
pleton April Is. Beloit does not desire
to have the meet and while Ripon is
willing to hold it there, in view of the
fact that the meet took place in
Ripon last season they do not urge it,
although it is understood that Ripon
would be acceptable to Beloit on ac-
count of distance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
BURGLARS at Grand RAPIDS.

A gang of burglars has been at
work in this city, and in spite of ev-
cry effort made by the authorities
not the slightest clew has been OBJ
tanned to the guilty parties. A few
nights ago a car loaded with house
hold goods was broken into, and
everything of value taken. The resi-
dence of George W. Paulus, president
OF the Wood County Telephone COM
pany, was ransacked.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
State Capital Notes
Weekly Budget Gathered by Special Cores
pendent at Madison.

Madison.-The assembly, without
discussion, passed the state fire
marshal bill. The fire marshal is
to receive salary of $4,000 a year
and is to have three assistants who
are to receive $4,000, $1,000 and ST.
500 respectively. Another important
bill passed was that prohibiting rail
road companies from compelling their
telegraph operators and dispatchers
to work more than eight hours a day
The Elver bill providing for a ten
hour day for persons employed in the
operation of street cars was also
passed. 1t provides that the ten
hours shall be SO arranged as not to
exceed II consecutive hours, including
layoffs for meals and other purposes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
Survivor of Mexican War.

anesville--Michael MILO, who lives
three miles from Milton, is believed
TO be the only survivor of the Mexican
war in southern Wisconsin. He is 81
years of age and was born in Canada.
Except for his army service and two
years spent in California he has made
Rock county his home for 81 years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
AlIened School of Crime.

Kenosha.--A startling story was
brought to the notice Of the police
here in connection of society said
to exist among certain Italians. 1t is
alleged that the society is organized
as a school of crime, and that it con-
sists of % members. 1t is alleged
that the members meet five nights in
the week and are instructed in the
use of firearms and knives.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18

stolen by employees is comparatively
small compared with the tremendous
thefts of the big men,"
Bank embellishments during 1906,
according to figures supplied by big
bonding company of New York.
amounted to $12,S35,215. This total
was the greatest since 1894, when de-
falcations. following the panic of 1898,
amounted to $25, 234, 112. The average
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
Site Is on Quicksand.

Slayton.-The Calumet County
Dairy company is having a great deal
of trouble with it's cold storage plant
which is being erected. The site
seems to be on quicksand and during
the excavation for a basement sew
eral springs were struck, and a foun-
tain throwing four-inch stream was
uncovered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
Baker Bill Advanced.

Baker Bill Advanced.
The Baker bill, providing for local
option in residence districts in cities,
went to third reading as a compro.
mise measure on which both the
liquor interests and the friends Of
prohibition had agreed. The bill en-
ables the residents of any district
having a population of from 100 to
1000 to determine by election wheth-
er any saloon shall be licened in
such territory. Any block with one
third of its street frontage used for
business purposes cannot be included
in the prescribed district
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
Iamn Exnlosion Kills.

Appleton explosion of a kero-
sene lamp at the home of Herman
Robe, Appleton Creek, caused the
death of his two-year-old son, the Sc
rious injury of himself, and several
members of his family, and for
time threatened the destruction of his
home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
Entire Lumber Cut Sold.

Marinette.-The entire cut of the
Ludington company's two mills for
the coming season has been sold to
the Edward Hines Lumber company.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
AGAINST Bancroft Bill.

The Schauer resolution providing
for an amendment to the constitution
preventing foreigners from voting
after 1912 was adopted. After going
through the senate it will be ready
for submission to the electors of the
state for approval. Under the consti-
tuition at present anyone who formally
declares his intention of becoming a
citizen can vote.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
Special Examination April 20.

The state civil service commission
will hold special examination on
Saturday, April 20, at nine o'clock
a. m, at the Milwaukee Normal
school to procure an eligible list from
which to select state deputy treasury
agent igor Milwaukee county. The
compensation is in the form of fees
and has ranged from $500 to $1,000
per annum.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
Rrauu,s Midday Quits Navy.

Fond du Lac.-Gen. e. S. Bragg has
received word from Washington that
his grandson, E. b. Sherman, a mid
shipman on the battleship Raleigh of
the United States navy, had been
asked to resign because of inadapta-
bility to the service.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18

Green Bay.-Herman Ansorge, Of
this city, has been appointed game
warden to succeed William Haslam,
recently transferred to the state fish
hatchery at Oshkosh.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
Senator Has Recovered.

Senator r. M. La Toilette, who has
been spending two weeks at his farm
home near Madison, recovering from
an attack of stomach trouble, which
he suffered while lecturing in South
Dakota, has left for Billings, Mont.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
uroe EIeetIon Of Esch.

La Crosse.-The La Crosse board Of
trade, at a meeting, unanimously
passed resolutions indorsing the can
didacy of John ]. Esch for senator.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
Office for Former Eau Claire Ma,

Eau Claire.-Dr II. v. Scallon,
former resident of Eau Claire, has
been elected Mayor of Occur d'Alene.
Idaho.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
Dropped Dead on Street.

Baraboo.-E. F. Keller, q well.
known contractor, dropped dead on
the street while walking to his shop.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
Einht Hours a DAVIS Work.

Eight Hours Days Work.
The state assembly adopted bill
limiting the hours of street-railway
employees to ten hours within IL. The
assembly also adopted a bill for as
eight-hour day for railroad telegraph
erS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18

homes-why do they become thieves
and purloin thousands of dollars not
their own?
From investigations of the cases of
men who have betrayed their trust,
three general reasons have been
found:
Speculation.
Woman.
Social ambition.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-18
EMkZONEEcS EMLW KcNiP

banks now. The law should be partic.
ular regarding the incorporators and
the nature of the securities they offer
in the first instance. Once they get
started it is too late to correct the
evils which should be prevented at
the beginning. If you want reform,
that is where it should begin"
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1907-11-21
THANKSGIVING BALL.
Band Will Give Grand Ball at Nc.
CartY's Rink on Thursday Evening
November 28th.

The first big ball Of the sesson will be
given at McCarty's rink, on Thursday
November 2Sth, by the Dodge City band.
1t is the intention to make this atown
fair, aud even people Of outside places
will be invited.
The Dodge City band has made a good
record since Its organization about eight
months ago, and the people Of the town
have showna u disposition to back it. The
band however has asked for nothing
from the public, since the beginning
when number Of the people here help
ed to buy the uniforms. The band put
over hundred dollars of It's own none,
In on the uniforms, has paid for some in
stuments, spent some good money on tht
trip to the state fair make showing
for Dodge City, ant has paid all of it.
other expenses out OF its earnings. The
street concerts were given free last
summer.
The Thanksgiving ball is given for two
purposes. One is to respond to the many
requests the band has had by people here
to give a Thanksgiving ball, and the
other pnrpo'e is to provide funds for ex-
penses through the winter. Take your
friends and attend the ball.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1907-11-21
A Christmas Story

Not once upon time but now
many people can be made happy with
Christmas gifts purchased from the
Millinery & Variety store. MIR. and Mrs.
Williams are continually receiving ship.
ments of new up to date goods for their
store Some of the latest, are a very de-
sirable line Of gentlemen's silk m.fflers
running in priet from SOC to 81. .0O and
also some of the exquisite ladies scarfs
now so fashionable. The new French
cross bar handkerchief, so very popular
this season will be found here In many
styles and qualities, full line of hand
kerchitfs for gentlemen, ladies and
cbildlen from &c to SOC. Gentlemen's
and ladies' ties, gloves, hosiery are here,
also fine knit underwear. In fact, gifts
OF all kinds car be purchased at this ore
from fine china, toys and various orna-
ments for the home or wardrobe, to the
more needful articles. All visitors are
welcome to look through the store.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1907-11-21
DODGE CITY. KANSAS. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER q, 1907
MExICANS MIGRATING.
Large numbers Of the Santa Fe EN-
pIoyes returning 10 Mexico For the

Winter
Large numbers of the Mexcans who
have eSbeen employed BY the Santa Fe
COMPANY are leaving for their homes 10
OLD Mexico. Few Of them ever stay in
this country for very long, and it is eaid
that most Of them stay but few months,
when they return home and their places
are filed bv others. AT this time Of year
tn, majority of them 90 home on account
of c)ld weather. The Mexican trade at
division pontr alo"g he Santa Fe amonts
to pretty big thug. After they have
been here month or two and get stocked
up on money, they do lot of buying.
mostly in fine boots and bats. A Mexican
railroader pays more for pairs of shoes
than u western banker. They buy laced
boots at 81 90 pair, and expensive hats
would be interesting TO see some of the
boys that have been working here on their
arrival home. when they land among
their Old friends, wearing their tew hats
and high lace tan shoes. They will no
doubt have good time parading before
the boys that stayed at home and showing
their money. Nearly every one that has
left her1 In the past two weeks has done
big lot Of trading just before starting.
When warm weather comes again they
will be ilocking back by the hundred.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1907-11-21
THE TREASURE BOX
Pine q Bond Drug Company just Put
One In Which Will Interest All the

There is box at Pine & Bonds popu-
lar Drug store which will interest all the
smokers 10 Dodge City. On the cover is
a handsome picture of The great Amer
ican eagle, while inside are fifty WE'LL
made cigars Of good size. long Havana
filters, called Wadsworth Bros "ChIcos''
that sell for &c. each,
There's no "six for quarter" about
the contents OF this treasure box, for the
"Chicos" cost Pine & Bond Drug Co.,
more than any other DC. cigar in their
case and are equal to most OF the l0c
goods. Try cne and you will see that
this is no fairy tale.
Wherever Wadsworth Bros '"Chicos''
are known, the best people in town burn
them. Many 10 cent smoker has given
up his three for quarter and enjoy ed
the "Chicos" better. Get Que to- day and
see how good they are.
w. H Jacobv, E E. Smith, Will
Miller, DR.. Tho Epson and Willis Watson
who returned last week from hunting
trip In Stsfford county, brought eighty.
two ducks back with them. E. E. Smith
IS member Of hunting club near
Stafford.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1907-11-21
FINANCIAL CONDITION.
Believed Everywhere That Improve
ment is Certain and to Come
SION

The currency of the country is still
bottled up, but everybody is expecting to
see cork pulling very soon. In Dodge
City the pension payments and the Santa
Fe pay roll have struck, and we are all
alive still. The Santa Fe checks we're no,
all cashed, but probably over half Of the
amount was handled In money. It ia
understood that $4,000 was shipped
to the banks here toward cashing The
railroad checks, little over a fourth of
the amount OF the monthly payroll
Besides this money, a proportion of the
checks were applied on home accounts.
aud the stores cashcd good many of
them. The Bargai1 store brought in a
few thousand dollars to help out on
handling the day checks, and differ.
ent firms accommodated their cnstom-rs
By another pay day it is believed that
currency will be circulating again.
There was a misunderstanding by some
about the railroad check business. Some
thought that the company was taking up
its CHECKS as soon as they could be sent
in to the treasurer of the company, but
the railroads were just as short on cur
rency temporarily AS other people, and
were only ready to furnish cash "ahen
1t Ia allowed to circulate again" A bank
to have cashed all of the railroad checks
would have to take Its chance on carving
the amount for week or two. The fact
Is that 1t takes most OF the m )ney that ia
In circulation now 10 do The business OF
the conntry, 10 addition to the amount
thar is done daily with checks. II, when
the present fur y is over, people should
all follow the plan of drawing their
money out of banks and boarding It at
home, the drawback to business It would
occasion, would soon hurt the owners of
the money more than the value of the
cash they have on hand. The attempt ia
being made now 10 Increase the amount
of currency 10 counteract any such ten :
| dency, and the sl5O,OOO,0OO Panama
bonds and Treasurery certificates ia ex-
pected to rnsh the currency from It's
hiding places In short order.
According to yesterdays dispatches
Chicago banks we're holding themselves
In readiness to resume shipments of cur
rency, and expecting hourly for the word
to be given from New York.
Ii this is-done. and people continue to
deposit their holdings matters will run
along pretty well, it is believed, so far as
getting currency is concerned. II the
money which Is liberated falls into the
hands of people who will neither deposit
or invest 1t, the volnmn Of currency will
have to be increased again, which will
bring period later of too much money
1t is generally believed that there will
be quite drop in prices On commodities
of different kinds all over the country,
and that the great demand for labor will
show decline.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1907-11-21
Foot Ball Game.

The Dodge City boys give this ac-
count Of last fridays game with 81. John
Friday afternoon our foot ball team
was defeated by the ST. John Il igh school
team with score Of 20 to 4.
In the first half St. John made a touch
down and kicked goal from the field max.
ing core OF 0 too at the end of the
first half. In the second half st. John
made two touch downs and kicked goal
ouce and Elder of Dodge kicked goal
from the field making the score 20 to
In st. Johns favor. Our team was de-
feated only because the other tevm was
much heavier and hac had more exper.
ence. This game is the first this year
that St. John had been scored against at
all and also the first game they have lost
the ball on downs so we have no reason
to feel bad over toe results of the game.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1907-11-21
Robb-Walter

The wedding of Mr., Robert Walter
and Mrs NJ. r. Robb last Thursday
evening, was Que of the largest celebrated
10 this city for some time, being attend
cd by several hundred people, Abou,
half past eight the ceremony was PEI .
formed by Rev. F. w. ImbOden, after
which congratulations were extended the
couple The bride was becomingly
gowned 10 blue, trimmed in white. Ar
elaborate marriage feast furnished by The
guests was served. The evening will
long Dc remembered by all who were
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter are happily set.
tied in the BRIDES home in the east parl
of the city.