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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-18
PENNSYLVANIA SHAME.

Driven by the force of public opin-
ion which would not be denied and
compelled by the indignation which
publicity has aroused, the capitol in
vestigating committee which has
probed the frauds at Harrisburg has
made its findings. In brief, it recon-
mends civil proceedings to recover the
millions stolen in the state capitol
building frauds and the criminal pros
ecution of eighteen persons named in
the report as being responsible for the
steals by which the state treasury was
robbed.
Among the men to be prosecuted if
the recommendations are adopted are
two former state auditors, two former
state treasurers, one Republican con-
gresham, the architect and several of
the contractors and contracting cor
porations which were beneficiaries of
the wholesale frauds connected with
the construction of the building. For
in the dispatches, the names of former
Governor Pennypacker and his asso-
ciates on the building board which
handled the contracts, do not appear
in the report of the commissioner,
either by way Of exoneration or i'm
plication, though it is difficult to see
how their part in the transactions can
be passed by.
Pennypacker, IT will be remembered,
gave out a statement when charges
were first made that there were no
frauds in the capitol building job. Ac-
cording to him. the cost of the build
ing was reasonable and the work had
been done properly; the charges, he
said were preposterous and of a piece
with the infamous attacks that had
been made on him by the press of the
state and country. The sequel showed
that on goods costing about 1,500, 900
and sold to the state of Pennsylvania
for the capitol. J. H. Sanderson, the
favored contractor, and the Pennsyl-
vania Construction company had made
a profit of over $4,000, 900. The con-
congressman for its president: and the
whole gang of hooters depended upon
successive Republican state admins
trations to continue and conceal their
crimes.
If there has ever been more dis
graceful story of corruption in Ameri-
can public life, history has not record
ed it. From the pettiest official to the
state treasurers and auditors, the poll
ticians robbed the people who trusted
and elected them, and did it as eoolly
and deliberately as they would take a
vacation. Neither obligations as pub
lie servants or the commonest moral
considerations deferred them from as
mean q crime as man can conceive,
Trustees Of the public funds stole them
and hid the transactions by crooked
accounting. An architect who was
supposed 60 be on his honor as a man
and member of hts profession passed
estimates that were bogus on their
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-18
THE IRRIGATION CONGRESS.

Attention is invited elsewhere in
this issue to the approaching conven-
ton of the National Irrigation asso-
need for Immediate appointment Of
delegates by the organizations which
are entitled TO representation. To the
west, and to Utah especially, the OBJ
jects of the association and the ends
it has already achieved are of the ut
most significance. 1t has aroused the
whole country 10 the value of irriga-
ton and to 1t, more than to any other
one agency, has been due the success
of the movement for national aid In
reclamation projects. Its immediate
and far-reaching service to the arid
region states has been UNNECESSARILY
great; and there yet remains a field
of energy quite as large and important
as that already covered successfully.
y X
AS the home of irrigation in this
country, the authoritative founder of
scientific reclamation on large scale,
Utah has a responsibility to the irri-
cation association which should. as it
always has, make it active in the sup
port of the congress. Either as mat
ter of state pride or for the promotion
Of material development in the west,
it behooves Utah TO surpass at this
congress the splendid showing 1t has
made at every previous session. 1t
fI IL ~
which has always been conspicuous in
the proceedings of the congress will
be on hand as usual, and they will
represent ably the interests of the
state, whether any others go from nere
or not; but the Importance of the ses-
sion, the certainty that 1T will be the
greatest gathering the body has ever
had, demands a big attendance from
Utah and the best men the state can
select as delegates. The authority to
appoint delegates is widely distributed
and makes ample provision for the Sc
lection of men from every branch of
public, commercial, industrial and ag-
ricultural activity. The entertainment
contemplated by Sacramento is induce
ment enough to attract large numbers,
and the various opportunities to study
irrigation in California and note the
methods of cultivation will afford I'M
usual demonstrations Of interest to ir-
rigators. AS now planned, the exec
utive committee, headed by Hon. F. J.
KieseI of ogden, hopes to get a train
load for the excursion to the congress.
Utah ought really to furnish at least
two trainloads of delegates, to say
nothing of the spectators and sight
seers who usually take advantage of
special rates on such occasions. Mr..
Kiesel thinks the ogden choir may go,
too, to sing the Irrigation Ode for
the congress; and if 1t happens TO
make a call for funds for this or any
other purpose, the business men of the
state will know that the money is for
good purpose and will be applied
properly for the exploitation of Utah S
resources and advantages.
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-18
BACK TO THE DUST.

w dshIus TON HeTaIu-J
One of us lives as q magnate grand, Ons
of us leads as d chieftain bold.
One of US begs with a palsied hand; one
of as deals in gems and gold.
One of US thinks this life a game; one Of
us tolls for wages low
But in the end it is all the same; into
the dustmans bin We go.
One of US heads and rules the state, one
of US creeDs from door to door
One Of US fawns among the great; one or
us delves in ancient lore.
One of us climbs to heights of fame; one
of us sinks to depths of woe,
But in the end it is All the same; into
the dustmans bin we go
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-18
A PRACTICAL TEST.
Boston HeraId.A

Tha old thirteen superstition viii not
down The midnight wedding is the latest
Illustration of that fact It permestes all
classes and conditions. though occasional
w some people are bold enough to de-
fy IL.
Are you superstltOnSy said the stran-
ger to the capitalist.
mo sir" said the man of money
''Will you loan me 1892" said the
stranger.
question somewhat.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-18

Rostand, the poet and author of "Cy
rano de Bergerac," has strange mall
ady which impels him to tear up his
manuscripts as fast as he writes them.
It's a pity some of the men who write
plays for the theatrical trust of this
country cannot be inoculated with the
same disease.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-18

Frank Hines, superintendent of wa
ter. announces that he is going to re-
strict sprinkling on the north bench
to certain hours of the day in two dis
tricts Eat the request Of the residents
themselves" Hines always was some
thing Of a Joker, but he never triied
with truth that much before.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-18

1t must make the boys" in city en-
ploy uncomfortable to have a mayor
who really works at the job.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-18

John D. Rockefeller says the day of
calamity for the nation has arrived.
John seems to think he is the whole
nation.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-18

The delays in the Sheets case con-
firm the belief that the ex-chief wants
justice, but he doesn't care how long
It takes to arrive.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-18

Anyway, the man who couldn't own
stocks, can figure he has saved lot
of money since the trouble began.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-18
WEATHER FOR SALT LAKE.
THE METALS.

Silver. 695kc per ounce.
Copper (casting), 1S5sc per pound.
Copper (cathodesl. 1870 per pound,
Lead. $5.25 per 100 pounds.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-18

Still, with the wires dead, it takes
margins.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-18

The~city surely needs streetsigns, but
there is considerable doubt whether it
needs Dunbar's at $40 persign-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-18

The rush for Sheets job is most con-
spicuous by its absence.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17
chise.

Ch1Se.
9-That there be created state
commission to control and regulate
local public service corporations.
10-That local communities
should have the power especially to
establish water and light plants;
but the governor declares there is
no disposition on the part of the
people of this state to reckleSsly in
terfere with the ownership or oper-
alton of such plants.
11-That life insurance policies be
better safeguarded.
The governor urges the purchase
of more land in connection with
various of the state institutions;
asks for $50, 900 for a cell house at
the state prison, and for $40, 900 for
charging the home for feeble-mind-
ed. Irregularity in school atten-
dance is condemned and the legis-
lature is asked to concern itself with
improving the efficiency of the rural
schools. TIE message is rather fuller
than usual of the consideration of
educational themes. The work of
the university is Landed; also of the
normal schools. If there has been
financial embarrassment at the uni
versity, the governor declares it to
be a result of it's wonderful growth,
not of extravaganza and that any
suspicious regarding it's manage
ment are unfounded. He asks that
provision be made for a woman
building, and new pumping station
at new machine shops.
The great work of the dairy and
food department is eulogized;
strengthening of the labor bureau is
urged and attention is called to its
efficient services; the department Of
banking is praised, semi-annual ex
aminations are recommended anc
the classification of deposits rather
than of banks is suggested. Rec
ommendation is made that Law
be passed which will permit railway
employees to recover damages for in
iuries, if it is found that their neg
ligence was less than that of the
railroad or that of a co-employe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17
STATE OFFICERS TAKE OATH
The Legislature Organizes.
Gov. Davidson's Message.

State officers elect for the bienni-
al term, 1913, took the oath of Of
fee last week. The Legislature or
panized Wednesday and Gov. Da-.
Wilson'S message was read to the
senate and assembly in joint ses
sion on Thursday.
In the organization of the senate
Senator J. H. Stout of Menomonie
was elected president and A. X. En-
erson of Darlington chief clerk.
The assembly organized by elect
ing Assemblyman H. L. Eckern OF
Whitehall speaker. His principal
competitor for the speakership was
Assemblyman E. w. lie Roy OF
Marinette. c. E. Shaffer of Madi-
son was elected chief clerk of the
assembly and w. Irvine sergeant at
arms.
Coy. Davidson, in his message,
whcih was read in the Legislature
Thursday, treats exhaustively many
important matters. Some of his
recommendations are:
For the repeal of the mortgage
tax exemption law, He shows that
the act is evaded, that it is prac-
tica1 failure in reaching mortgage
holders and that it has had the effect
of increasing interest rates.
2-For a constitutional amend
ment permitting an income tax
unsurpassed as a leveler of the
public burden" he says.
3-That the administration of the
inheritance tax law be transferred
from the secretary of state 20 the tax
commission and that an attorney for
the state be present at the admins
tration Of all estates subject TO the
law.
4-That street railways of all
kinds be made subject to regulation
by the state railroad commission
5-That overcapitalization be met
by requiring that the issue of stock:
and bonds shall be secured by l1er
or mortgage upon the property o.
franchise of the transportation cor
poration.
6-That franchise granted with
out compensation to local public
service corporation shall not enter
into the capitalization of such cor
poration as a part of it's investmen
as basis for the establishment o
rates.
THAT in many cities water, gas
electric light and street railway rate
are excessive and should be reduced
8-That law be passed termina
ting every public service franchis
in Wisconsin on Jan. /, 1880 an
that thereafter 20 years shall be tn
maximum duration of any such fran
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17
Home Culture Club.

The first meeting of the Home
Culture Club for 1907 was held with
Mrs. C. w. Fuller. The current
events topic, Cabinet Officers"
was considered, with Mrs. Bert Tay-
lor giving the opening paper. The
discussion of the general lesson,
"Anglo-Saxon and Norman Liter
ature," was opened by Mrs. c. w.
Taylor, leader.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17
The Pierce Go. Telephone Co.

At meeting Of the Stockhol ders
of the Pierce County Telephone Co.,
held at Ellsworth the 9TH instant
the secretary reported the number
of phones in use at the first of this
year to be 895 as against 532 a year
ago. Of these Ellsworth has 1875;
River Falls 220; Roberts II; Spring
Valley So; on farmers lines 38l;
at toll stations 20.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17
(First publication Jan. II, 1907
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, County Court for
Pierce County,
In the matter of the estate of Samuel b.
Hickerson, deceased-IN PROBATE.
Notice is hereby given that letters of admin
istration on the estate of Samuel B. HickersOn,
deceased, late of the town Of River Falls in
said county, having issued to Victor e. Bailey
of the city of River Falls in said county, the
claims and demands of all persons against said
Samuel B. HckerSOn, deceased, will be exam
Pierce County, at theregplar term Thereof, to
be held at the County Court room, in the vii
lage of Ellsworth in said county, on the first
Tuesday, being the third day of Sept, A. D.
1907, and that until and including the first day
of Sept. A. d. 1907, is the time allowed and linn
tied by said County Court for creditors of said
Samuel B. HickerSon, deceased, to present
their claims for examination and allowance.
Dated JAN Is. A. D. 1907.
BY order of the Court,
ALLEN p. WELD, County Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17

The plat of the west-side addition
of River Falls has been filed and
accepted by the city council.
Streets and sidewalks are being
graded. A number of lots already
sold. Come at once if you want
first choice. Warranty deed and alb
stract furnished. B. w. UTMAN.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17

Have your laundry done up by Yep
Kee and it will be done neatly, on
time, and will have the best of care.
Laundry on Main street opposite
Onera Hall.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17

For SALE-A fine driving horse,
weight 1850 pounds; a phaeton and
surrey, both as good as new; and a
dandy donkey. ED. ELERTsoN.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17
Butter Wanted.

All the FIRsT-CLAss dairy butter
we can get for our Hudson store.
Top price paid.
STEWART & GRIMM.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17
At the Churches.

TRINITY CHURCH.
Holy Communion next Sunday
morning at 1O:45. A minister from
out the city will of1ciate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17
POPULAR WANTS.

Sample gloves and mitts at r. N.
JenSon's
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17
BORN,

PoMERoY.-In this city, Jan. IL,
1907, to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank S
Pomeroy, son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17

Sample gloves and mitts at R. N
Jensen S.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17
20 Per Cent Off on all Sofa
Pillow Tops.

This includes about SO tinted
denim pillow tops with backs. regu-
lar SOC sellers, that we have been
running special at SIC. They go on
sale with the rest at 20 per cent dis
count.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17
SO Pieces Dress Goods at 10
to 80 Per Cent Off.

Many of these are almost ident-
ical with the new goods coming in
for spring. Including some beauti-
full patterns in gray mixtures, black
goods, etc.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17

WANTED-To trade for Is cords
of block maple wood.
A IT Carroll
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17
Notice.

The notes and accounts of the
late ]. P. Carroll are in my hands for
collection. A. T. CARROLL.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17
Shoes.

SEVERAL HUNDRED PAIRS
SHOES go on sale at prices that
should interest you.
IS pairs ladies, $3.50 shoes,
including pat. leather and
kids, turns and welts, also
our entire stock of tread
easys,. .$2.95
rs pairs ladies' $500 shoes. -. 2.60
SO prs. child's 85c shoes, sizes
to g.. ................ 90
SO prs. child's $1.35 shoes,
sizes 5 to g.. .98
40 prs. misses $1.65 shoes,
sizes 81 to IL. .............. l.28
SO prs. misses $500 shoes,
sizes liz to g.. 1.55
There are several other lots
equally good bargains that we
haven't room to mention here.
100 Mems and Boys Caps
Worth soc and 75c, entire lot. I. SAC
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17


1rHeh for the stock eannot aad
infrst
come thest in
with
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17
Yarns.

Our entire stock of yarns of all
kinds go on this sale at cut prices.
At the prices we are offering it will
pay you to buy yours for next sea-
sons use as there is every indica-
ton that yarns will be higher next
than than they were this season.
ESQ skeins shetland floss, in
Guiding black, white and
colors, worth SC and &C.. .....5c
500 skeins, worth l0c, SIC
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17
ClOakS.

I5U LADIES and CHILDREN 5
CLOAKS go on this sale at ire
mendous discounts. OUR EN-
TIRE STOCK at nearly HALF
PRICE. We wish to say to those
who haye been waiting for cloak
bargains THE TIME IS RIPE TO
PTTV NOW
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17

Mems Hart, Schaffner & Marx
all hand tailored overcoats,
same values that have been
selling in the larger cities
at $4,000 to $500, our price
has been $500, they go on
this sale at. .$1375
All $1,000 overcoats this sale $14 90
= $500 g 1890
Child's $500 " ages to 10, 2.20
$50 /" 4" " ITS
500 (" 3.75
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17

This means a great loss to us as
every garment is marked at way be-
low the cost at the factory, and we
own our cloaks as cheap as any
concern in the country.
Sweaters.
All mems $500 sweaters. .$3 .95
All $50 ...... 2.9S
All 800 +" $3.50. 2.45
All 200 49,. 1.68
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17
III {,

About you Pairs Mems and
Boys Warm MittenS and SOx
to 60 on this sale at a trifle
over ONE-HALF the regular
retail price.
Mems lined leather mittens
that should retail at not
less than SIPS, including
first quality horse hide and
reindeer feathers worth SIP
per dozen at the factory;
they are samples and we
have been selling them at
Csc to $1.00, this sale only. :. Csc
Mems mittens that have been
selling at SIPS, worth SIS
per dozen at the mills, now. 94c
All mems fine mocha and kid
warm lined mittens and
gloves (samples), we have
been selling them at $1.00,
: now. .75c
Most stores would charge
you $1.35 to $3.50 for the
same article as none of
these are worth less than
$1,000 per dozen wholesale
and some of them even
more.
All fine mocha and kid nit
tens and gloves, lined,
worth $500 to $10.5O per
dozen, now. .58c
All fine mocha and kid nit
tens and gloves, lined, have
been selling at 42c, now... .32c
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17
Liberal Discounts on all
Walking Skirts.

$50 skirts to select from, compris-
ing large range of styles and sizes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-01-17
OverCOats.

Every garment in the store at
LESS than WHOLESALE COST.
Mems and young mems
SO 90 O1rprNnafC s %
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-12-07

the Russians tEcy were there for ,ae
purpose Of aiding the laps.
These disclosures have served to
emphasize the need of a thoroueh Sc
cret service in the armies of Europe,
and probably those in charge of the
system of information have been duly
impressed by the adroitness Of the
Japanese, although under other con-
ditioES and elsewhere, the military
experts say they are not likely to en-
counter such difficult conditions as
were created by the uncertainties of
the Cinnamon. The Russians are led
to observe that their officers, if they
are going to have work in the Far
East, should acquire the Oriental Ian
guages. and that military training
hereafter must take into considera-
ton the relations, either friendly or
warlike, with people of other tongues
/ The necessity Of employing interpret
ers only adds to the difficulties which
beset those engaged in obtaining Sc
cret information. American officers
who contemplate the situation as
created by the spies say that the Rus
SLAMS found out only what the Japa-
nese wanted them to learn, and that
most of the information was purposely
misleading. According to the Rus
sian report, it was all an important
contribution to Russian defeat-From
Harpcr's Weekly