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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18
For State Anti-Spit Law.

The anticipating craze has struck
the Legislature. 1t is proposed by AS
semblyman Twesme that the ordinances
now in force in most of the larger
cities of the State be enacted into State
law. and the penalty provided in this
bill is a maximum fine Of 5000 or i'm
prisOnment in the county jail for six
months or both. In addition to the
ordinary prohibition against splitting in
public places or on public thorough
fares the bill requires corporations or
persons controlling public buildings,
stores. factories, railroad and street
cars, etc, to keep posted in prominent
places signs calling attention to the
provisions of the law. 1t is also pro-
vided that such corporations or persons
managing or owning public buildings,
stores, factories, etc, shall provide
sufficient and proper receptacles for
expectOratiOn. and also to provide for
the cleansing and disinfecting Of such
receptacles at least once every twenty
four hours"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18

We'll" he said. evading her eye,
candy"
And brighter grew his glance.
And concerts" he continued, his
voice dropping a note and hanging
over the edge of the tragics.
And even brighter grew her glance.
And all sorts of shows" he conclud-
ed. far, far down the keyboard.
"My!' said she. You We're busy ~
YES" he said, trying to look at her
in a significant manner. And now
I'll be able to save a little money and
then"
Flowers" she added, raising one
finger.
He nodded.
Candy" she said. raising another
He nodded again.
Concerts"
Again he nodded.
And all sorts Of shows" she con.
Guided.
And nodding again, he drew a long
breath and made room for her on the
sofa, saying:
"Grace!"
NO" she mournfully made answer
1--WE sworn off,"
Sworn off what?"
"Sitting on the sofa like you meant
I made up my mind that beginning
| with the new year 1 was keeping you
away from your work too much. Sc
just swOre off" And, shaking hel
head, she sighed: mo more, John
Whereupon, he went over to her
with considerable velocity of locomo
ton, holding out his hand and crying
with emotion:
"Gracer'
NO" she mourned, putting her
hands behind her, and shaking her
head. I've sworn that off, too
john
"Sworn what OFF," demanded John
Holding hands" she. mourned
again.
You have, have your
"Oh, dear, yes" And still keeping
her hands behind her she looked UP
| at him and pleasantly remarked
What beautiful day it has been
| john"
But as for John, he marched out
into the hall, jammed his hat on his
head, and laid violent hands upon
his overcoat. She followed him.
"Good-bye." he muttered
Goodbye, John" she pleasantly an
swered him.
Goodbye forever!" he said, punish
ing his coat.
''Oh, that's such a long time." she
said.
so it's all over between u.s. hi
scowled. turning up his coat collar
and looking ferocious.
What is?" she asked
''Yo won't sit on the sofa with meT
I've sworn off sitting on sofas
John" she gently reminded him.
And you won't let me hold YOU
hand?"
why, John. How can l when ",
sworn off holding hands?"
Plump, coy and divinely short wa.
she. aud when John tried to envelo,
these contents OF charm her manner
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18
WISCONSIN SOLONS.
State May Have Naval Reserve.

State May Have Naval Reserve.
wisconsin may have naval militia
of four companies organized on much
the same basis as the Wisconsin Ma
tional Guard. The Committee on Mill
tary Affairs of the Assembly has favor
ably reported the Chapple bill for the
creation of four companies to be known
as the Wisconsin Naval Militia" The
proposed naval militia is to be COM
manded by an officer to be appointed
by the Governor and commissioned by
him with the rank as lieutenant COM
mander. who shall have power to APP
point a staff TO consist of one executive
officer. with the rank of lieutenant: one
navigating officer. one past assistant en-
gineer. one ordinance and equipment
officer, all with the rank of lieutenant
one signal officer. one assistant paymaS-
ter, one chaplain and one judge advo-
cate. all with the rank of lieutenant
Junior grade. one ensign who shall be
aid to the commanding officer, all who
shall be commissioned by the Governor,
when so appointed" There are then
provisions for the appointment of a
number Of petty officers" The organ
ization of the militia is to conform
generally with the provisions of the
laws of the United States and the sys-
tenn of discipline is to conform with
that used by the United States navy.
When the Federal Government is ready
to supply arms and equipment. as well
as material and opportunity for naval
instruction and drill the Governor is
authorized to make the necessary ar
engagements for carrying such program
into effect. The duty of the naval
militia required by law, or any part OF
it, may be performed atioat in the Unit
ed States vessels" says the bill. Off
GERS and men of the naval militia,
while mustered temporarily into the
service of the United States for instruc-
ton or active service. other than when
called into active service by the Gov
ernor, in time of war, riot. inSurrec-
ton, etc. shall not be entitled to any
compensation or allowance from the
State"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18
SnubS Iepislntiye Comm ffee.

State Game Warden James w. Stone
refused to tell the legislative commit
tee investigating the senatorial primary
what he did with 500 in Milwaukee
on the day he claims to have received
$500 in cash at the Stephenson head
quarters for campaign expenses. Stone
said it was a confidential matter and
that he would not divulge any names
unless compelled TO. The committee
by a unanimous vote decided to certify
Stones refusal to the Legislature. In
addition to the $500. Stone admits
having received $349.J0 from State
Chairman EdmOndS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18
All primary Acts nj Stake

Documents filed with the Wisconsin
Supreme Court in the action brought
by State Senator Lehr concerning the
legislative investigation into the ex
penses of the campaign for United
States Senator in the primary election
last September discloses the fact that
the case is of Importance to every
State in which the primary election
law has been enacted for the purpose
of securing the direct popular election
Of United States Senator. Senator
I.ehr maintains that the Wisconsin pri-
mary law is in cOntravention of the fed
eral constitution, which provides that
United States Senators shall be elected
by the Legislature. He contends that
the act is coercion uf the Legislature
and is calculated to destroy the free
dom of the Legislature to elect Il Unit
ed States Senator in the manner pre-
scrbed by the federal constitution.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18
Parole system n Success.

To prove to the people of Toledo Ohio,
that the golden rule system of paroling
frst-offense prisoners adopted by Police
Court Judge Austin is a success. a din
ner was held, to which twenty-seven pa
rolled offenders who had reformed were
invited. seven of them being women.
Members of the City Council ministers
and other prominent persons were pres
ent as special guests, and speeches COM
mending the good results accomplished
were made. The prisoners were loath to
tell of their experiences at first, but soon
were influenced by the sympathy express
ed, and rose one after another and told
the guests how glad they had been for an
other chance to reform. Judge Austin
said that only 20 per cent of those pa
rolled had failed to keep their pledges and
that these were mostly women, who, after
having made one misstep, were unable to
keep up on account of the attitude of
the world against them. He said this
system saved the city hundreds of thou
sands every year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18

of movement was never so graceful
nor her eyes so bright as when she
eluded his grasp.
Sworn off that. too, have your"
bitterly cried John. embracing the air
Sworn that off, too, john" she
smiled from a distance.
And as for John, John slammed the
door open, passed out into the vesti-
bule and banged the door behind him.
From the hal. inside she pleasantly
waved her hand at him and turning
to annihilate her with an awful look
his eyes fell upon the solitaire that
cleaned from one of her fingers.
Here. l want my ring back !" he
pantomimed to her through the glass
Of the door.
To which she pleasantly panto-
mined back:
1--WE sworn of giving rings back,
John.
And pleasantly drew down the
blind.
And as for John, John sat down on
the top step buried in thought. from
which he emerged at last, saying 10
himself:
Il wonder if I'd better get some
flowers and candy and come right
back or telephone her in the morning
that I'll call for her tomorrow night
and take her to a show"
And as a certain picture arose be-
fore him Of two persons sitting on a
sofa, discussing cabbages and kings
and eating candy together, he hur-
riedly turned his steps to the candy
shop and hurriedly muttered:
II guess I'd better come right
back New York Sun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18
WHAT WILL IT MATTERP

What will it matter in little while
That for a day
We met and gave a word. a touch, q
smile,
Upon the way7
What will 1t matter whether hearts were
brave,
And lives were true
That you gave me the sympathy L crave
AZ | gave you?
These trifles-can 1t be they make OF
human life?
Are souls as lightly swaysd as PUSHES are
BY love, or strife?
Yea. yea, a look the fainting heart may
break,
Or make 1t whole;
And just one word, IL said for love:
sweet sake,
May save a soul
May Riley Smith.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18

A sheepish sort of way, hanging in
shame. as It were. and yet with a sort
Of sullen bravado. as though saying:
We'll, what Of it,"
Yes. even thus our hero entered the
parlor and said:
Hello! !"
And as his salutation is subdued
,nto silence let us look at the lady in
tba case and see whether the eye Of
cfrcumspection can come 10 rest on a
matter So mobile. Plump. coy and
SiyInely short was the lady III Ques-
tiou. with a pert, quick manner of
movement and eyes that were alter
noteIy bright with speculation or
hripbter vet with conviction. Items ::
She could sit back in a chair and
swine one foot over the other with
an insouciance that BODIED harm for
hanpiness of creations lords, and no
one could gaze upon her twice without
knowing that her hands had the gift
of expression, each separate finger be-
Ing digit of delight and ringed
with a dimple Of joy. Yes. even such
as this maid Of distraction who east
a bright glance of speculation at the
emptiness of our hero's hands and
said to him:
How late you are"
.'Yes,'' said he, Z made up my mind
that beginning with the new year, I
was going to work hard, and that's
what kent me-"
"Gracious!" said she, and again she
looked at the emptiness and the sheep
islness OF his hands.
II didn't bring any flowers to
night he said. I'd been thinking il
over. and ii seemed such a-such a
such a-such a-that, anyway, I
swore Off"
N.Y. said she, and swinging her
foot. she asked. in careless manner
Did you swear anything else off
John?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18
BOLD BURGLAR ESCAPES.
Thief, Caught I'm Office, Gets Away
by Clever Use of Glib Tongue.

\ burglar operated in Waukesha the
other night. entering the Office of the
Palmatier & Abel Lumber Company, and
the saloon of Hans Frank. Although
seen at both places he escaped. When
s. d. Tyler, bookkeeper for the lumber
company. entered the Office at at night
he was surprised to see a man standing
in the back room. Hello. said Tyler,
what are you doing here Looking
for burglar was the rejoinder, as the
man edged nearer the door. There's a
burglar in here he came in through the
window. I'm secret service man and
if you go that way and l this way we'll
get him." The stranger then ran out
the door and disappeared in the darkness.
There was nothing of value in the safe
which had been ransacked and only some
small change was secured from the cash
drawer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18
Game for Two
80 =s5ss:555sss,S5SSSss

Now, as he entered the parlor he
gave the impression of young bentle-
man whose hands were empty, and no
matter how he was viewed the gaze
few back to the emptiness Of his
hands. Oh, Enthusiastically empty were
his hands. and absolutely innocent of
either candy or flowers. Most con-
sciously empty, too, they were, blush
Ing a dull red as they hung by their
thumbs from his waistcoat pockets in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18
To End Inquiry May 1.

Senator SanbOrn has introduced
resolution which was adopted by
viva voce vote. all Senators voting i'm
favor Of its passage except Brazeau
extending the time within which the
joint committee shall investigate the
senatorial campaign from the 18th of
March to May 1. The committee on
investigation Introduced a bill appro-
priating $4,000 to cover and defray
the expenses that will arise because of
the extension Of time
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18

a sheepish sort of way. hanging in
shame, as 1t were. and yet with a sort
Of sullen bravado. as though saying:
We'll, what Of it?'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18
RURAL CARRIERS MEET.
r.. NJ. Kearney Plans for State Con
yention at Manitowoc May 81.

r.. NJ. Kearney Plans for State Con-
vention at Manitowoc May 81.
X. NJ. kearney of Milwaukee. State
president of the Wisconsin Rural Car
riers' Association, was in Manitowoc the
other day in conference with the county
association, and at a meeting planned the
program for the annual State convention
which will be held in that city May 81.
From 800 to 800 delegates are expected
and arrangements will be made for the
entertainment of the ladies' auxiliary. 4
special request has been made of the pos
tai department in Washington to have
representative present and Congressman
Davidson of Manitowoc has also been in
vited. The business sessions will be held
at the Y. NJ. c. A. gymnasium and head
quarters have been established at the
Williams house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18

Ruling that there was no evidence Of
a crime committed in Wisconsin and hold
ing that if the alleged crime had been
committed it was in the State of Wash
ington and Wisconsin courts therefore
had no jurisdiction. Judge Leuck of Mani
towoc dismissed the embezzlement action
against Prescott Boynton and ordered his
discharge. bringing to sudden end a
case which has been before the local
courts for three years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18
GAYLORD Bills Reported Out.

The committee on transportation has
reported two bills Of Senator Gaylord
for killing, the first prohibiting munich
palities from granting franchises, ex-
cept upon certain specified conditions ;
the second made railway officials re-
sponsible for murder In the second de-
gree in case of death from ayoidable
accidents
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18
IN SEARCH FOR AFFINITY.
Mansion Woman with Brood of Chill
dren Is Taken in Chicago,

When Mrs. Magdalena Graef left her
home near Mansion she took her seven
small children with her, leaving only her
wealthy husband at home on the farm.
The Chicago police sent the woman and
her brood to be cared for in Milwaukee
by her brother. John Muck, 195 Williams
street. Mrs. Graef told the Chicago po-
lice that she had come to the Windy City
to marry her affinity, but after two days
investigation the police decided that she
was laboring under delusion of some
sort and sent her to Milwaukee. She left
her husband on the pretense that she was
going to town to have a family picture
taken and she is said to have borrowed
the money from Mansion merchant.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18
Goes Insane on Car.

Gustav Rohwer became violently in
sane on Milwaukee Northern street car
at Sheboygan. When the conductor asked
for his fare. he struck his fist through the
window and badly frightened the other
passengers. lie was taken to the police
station and is now lodged in cell where
he * q raving maniac.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18
SAYS WOMAN TILTED HIM.
Antonius Raphus Sues KenOsha Girl
for Breach of Promise.

for Breach OF Promise.
F., A breach of promise suit with the usual
conditions of such suits reversed was the
development of a justice court when the
suit of Antonius Raphus against Domi-
celli Leskewic was tried in kenosha. The
man declared the woman had agreed to
marry him and after he had expended
large sums for presents she decided not
to keep the engagement. Ele demanded
damages to the amount of 5000 and the
return of his presents. The defendant,
a comely woman. declared she had been
ready to fulfill her part, but that RAJ
plus went away at the time set for the
marriage and that she had since changed
her mind
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18

many. 1t is an expanding barracks for
use in war time, planned in such man
ner that it is said it may be drawn
by two horses. BY means Of lazy
toGgs, the affair can be made 10 length
en- telescope fashion until it becomes
barracks eighty-four feet long, in
which are included twelve ordinary
compartments, an officers cabin, a
sergeant's mess, a field kitchen, and an
observation tower. 1t is claimed for
the affair that it VIII be useful not
only as a barracks, but as a field hos
pital. The furniture folds up as The
barracks closes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18
Let's Contract for Bridge.

The Northwestern Fuel Company has
let a contract for the construction Of
$50 feet loading and unloading bridge at
its dock No. in Superior. The Myel-
Peterson Company Of Pittsburg were the
successful bidders, and will start work
on the bridge as soon as the steel ar
riveS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18
Hot Fight at Racine.

Racine is to witness a great political
battle this spring, both at the primary
and spring elections, as Matthias NJ. Sc
cor. the wealthy trunk manufactures who
served two terms as mayor and was twice
defeated for election, has filed his nomi-
nation papers as the Democratic nominee
for mayor. He will have as his opponent
on the Republican ticket A. j. llorlick,
the incumbent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18
Insane Man starts Fire IN Jail.

August Rohweg. the man who went in
sane on a Milwaukee Northern street
car a few days ago and who was taken
to the jail in Sheboygan, set fire to a
pile of paper which had been stored on
ton of his cell and but for the timely
arrival Of the police officers IN the ad-
Joining room, the station, would proba-
bly, have been burned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18
New Officers Elected

The Agricultural Society of the State
University elected officers as follows !:
Louis Nelson, 90, Eau Claire, President :;
Emil Troug. 90, Arcadia, Vice Presi-
dent II. l.. Ullsperger, II, Algoma. Sec
rotary: &. Richards, II, Madison, Treas
urer: W. A. Thompson, 90, Somers
Scrgeant-at-Arms.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18
SooODO Premiums for State Fair.

The State Board of Agriculture decid-
ed to offer $4,000 in premiums for the
State fair to be held in milwaukee, next
September. Secretary John NJ. True
was instructed to get out a premium list
similar to that of last year, which is of
convenient size for carrying about in the
uOckpf
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18
BOY SHOT BY YOUNG BROTHER
Special Train Bears Son of kenOsha
Manufactures to Chicago.

manufacturer to Chicago.
Grant Simmons, aged II years, son
of Y. G.. Simmons. j.. wealthy Keno
sha manufacturer. was shot and serious
ly injured by his brother, Ialmond q.
Simmons. at Camp Lake. The boy was
shot with a twenty-five caliber rifle held
at close range and the bullet went
through one of his feet and lodged in the
other. The shooting was accidental
Grant Simmons was fixing a target when
his young brother. holding the rifle, APP
preached to assist him. In some way the
rife was discharged. A special train was
secured on the Wisconsin Central and
the injured boy was taken to Chicago
and placed in the Presbyterian Hospital
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18
To Force Nomination On StOIze.

Socialists of Manitowoc have protest
ed against the declination of Henry
Stole of the nomination for mayor and
have refused to name another candidate.
If Stole still declines the party will try
to force the nomination upon him in the
primary. it was said Peter Kaufman,
the nominee for treasurer. has also de-
clined to run. and brother. ex-Ald
John Kaufman, has been named.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18

Fred Harten and Bert Kruger. arrest
ed in connection with the assault on Geo.
Chase at Brodhead, have made com
plete confession of the crime. Accord
ing to the police Harten planned to rob
C. w. Carpenter, a Brodhead banker,
and induced his companion to accompany
him
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18
Kiss L. EynensiNP.

1t cost Joseph Lazard, dry goods can
vasser. $40 and costs to kiss pretty little
Carrie Heinzen, the 14-year-old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. John Heinzen of She
boygan Joseph paid his fine. Lazard
swelled the city's Golfers about 500 also,
paying SO and costs for selling goods
without a license.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18

tonof Providence dodge. But America in this age Of
growing tboughessness and analysis is beginning
hbit symptoms of its necessary evils and
hapy in the progress of time, this overwhelming de-
strucve and costly of fire wastage may 60
lee rail the Of oblivion, together with such
others Of kinds industrial murder tuberculosis and
typhoid and rotten pottcs.-Everybodys Magazine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-18

Chief of Police Wands will not be GUST
ed from Office in Chippewa Falls, the
City Council having exonerated him
from the charge made against him by
Thomas Rowan. The chief was charged
with illegally accepting fees while acting
in the capacity of deputy sheriff and pri-
vate detective.