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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-03-10
Wants More Office Holders.

A Lafayette county farmer who
seems possessed of keen sense of Sar-
casm makes the following petition to
the Wisconsin legislature:
81 know that in the past, for the
benefit of the farmers, you have passed
many foolish and useless laws, for
which we are truly thankful. You have
given US inspectors to look after our
barns, cheese factories, milk, butter
and the unreliable tuberculin test we
owe to the wisdom of your predecess-
ors. In fact, you have created an army
OF, inspectors who love to serve the
people and recklessly spend the money
taken from the taxpayers. We have
state inspectors for our rural schools
and for nursery stock and almost every
thing you can think Of And game
wardens-I almost forgot them. In the
past they have been an important part
of the reform political machine, pro-
tecting the voters from the men who.
if elected, might kick them out of Of
flee.
''But / forgot! wrote this letter to
champion the rights of our hens. Oh,
we wise men at Madison, whose wisdom
is beyond the comprehension of the tax
hear the story of the rights and wrongs
of our hens. Do you know that today
the hens of Wisconsin are laying eggs
of different sizes?s Some. are small and
some are large. Is this right? No!
Your duty is to establish standard
size for eggs, then appoint inspectors
to destroy all eggs not of standard size.
This will give us more inspectors and
fewer eggs. Remember, the more in
spectors the state employs, the poll
ticians will have more useless offices to
reward their friends with.
Takes have almost doubled in the
last ten years, but farmers don't care
for that Give us reform! Tax us out
of existence! Make our lives miser-
able by creating horde of game war
dens, inspectors and commissioners.
We will bear it all meekly, if not
wisely, for the sake of reform.
eye brainy sons of Wisconsin, who
meet in Madison to devise means of
how to spend the peoples money, hear
the petition of humble, tax-burdened
farmer who begs of you to show YOUR
love of reform by passing a few more
unjust laws that will Increase our
taxes
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-03-10

A WAUSAU paper has compiled fig
ures showing the population and vote
on governor since 1896, and comment
ing on the record says: cit will be no
ticed that though the population in
creased 20 per cent from 1896 to 1910,
the vote has decreased about 20 per
cent. Of course 1906 was presiden-
tial year, and 1910 was not, but COM
pare 1898 with 1910 and the decrease in
the vote was more that 10 per cent,
with the increase in population about
the same. The vote last year was the
smallest during the entire period. Why?
In our opinion it is because the primary
law has so thoroughly disrupted politi-
cal party organization that the average
voter, who used to be proud of belong
ing to his party, and of getting out to
vote for its candidates, is so disguised
that he stays at home. 1t is impossi-
BILE to appeal to mans pride in his
party when the party is composed, as
under the primary law, of Office seekers
only. The candidates make the plat
form, they are the party, they repre-
sent themselves only. The logical end
of the government under the primary
law is that we will have a government
by the office holders and not govern
ment by the people. Is it any wonder,
under system or lack of system like
this, if many good citizens, disliking to
stultify themselves by voting for can
didates committed to principles in which
they disbelieve, choose the readiest
method of satisfying their self-respect
by staying away from the polls?
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-03-10

FROM purely business point of view,
Wisconsin ought to be strongly in favor
of Canadian reciprocity. Aside from a
few things like dairy products, pork,
canned goods, tobacco and possibly bar
ley, the people of this state consume
more than we produce. We are also a
long ways behind in producing the
bread stuffs we consume. The free
entry of Canadian wheat might have a
steadying effect upon the market and
prevent board of trade corners. In the
same way the dairy products admitted
into New England might prevent the
storage trusts or the Elgin board from
maintaining an abnormally high figure
on butter any great length of time and
in measure help keep the cost of liv-
ing within reach of men of moderate
salaries. Wisconsin is becoming large
manufacturing state and an enlarged
market in nearby Canada encourages
greater production and the employment
of more wage earners. So if you rob
the proposition of sentiment or politics,
we have little to lose and much to gain
by lowering the duties between Canada
and this country.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-03-10

The railways cannot advance their
rates, says the commission, but there
is nothing in the order that prevents
them from reducing expenses. So the
orders issued for retrenchment are like
ly to reach down to every section gang
on their lines. We see it illustrated
right here in Edgerton where an order
to install telephone in the passenger
station was cancelled. Five hundred
men were laid off in the Milwaukee
shops Monday, and the disseminating of
time freights and the slowing down of
passenger trains all indicate that the
railways are determined to maintain
their dividend rate even at the expense
of the service.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-03-10

ONE of the new proposed laws that
deserves the scrutiny of every employer
of labor is Bill No. IL S, prepared by a
special committee appointed by the leg
islature in 1909. 1t removes two de-
sumption of risk by the employee; want
of ordinary care OF a fellow servant.
Liability as fixed for injury to an en-
ployee as follows: Employer and en-
ployee subject to provisions of act;
employee performing services incident
to his employment; where injury is
proximately caused by the accident and
not due to wilful misconduct. State,
counties, cities, towns, villages and
school districts are subject to the law;
every person, firm and private corpora
ton who or which has any person in
service under any contract of hire, ex-
pressed or implied, oral or written, and
who has elected to be governed by the
provisions of the act is liable for injury
as provided in the act. The act pro-
vides for medical and surgical treat
ment, relief of various kinds, allowance
for support and payments for perma-
nent injuries. Some of these items are
governed by the kind of employment
dilu tIlG cdIIlLlSo VI tllC CLiHlOyCCs AL
industrial board is created of which the
commissioner of labor and industrial
statistics is one member. The salary
of each is $1,000. Speedy methods are
provided for determination of awards
and other questions of this sort by this
board. The law also provides for
prompt review of the action of the
board by the court. Claims for COM
pensation or awards under the act are
given preference over other debts of
the employer. Provision is made where
by an award may be easily passed into
the form of a judgment. If the theory
is right, then the bill as presented
probably is right. Distinctly, emphat-
ically, there should be no privileged
classes under it. If the shop or factory
owner is to be held financially account
able for every accident happening to
his employees, whoever really is to
blame, then, unquestionably, the farm
er, the employer of a domestic servant,
the Individual who keeps a single help
er, even the lawyer and the doctor
having Office boys-all these should be
subjected to exactly the same measure
or responsibility. No exemption what
ever, in justice, can be sanctioned.
None is right. The bill should stand or
fall in its entirety-so far at least as
the universally of its application goes.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-03-10
To the Public.

The moving picture trust is trying to
buy all the picture shows and raise
prices of admission. The Scenic uses
independent films and are fighting the
trust. Help us do it.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-03-10

THE reappointment of Commissioner
Emery is an indication that the state
will continue to have a fearless execu-
tive to administer the pure food laws.
The objection to him might be obviated
by few amendments to the present
laws where they appear too discrim-
mating.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-03-10

GEN. GRANT said that the democratic
party could always be relied upon to do
some foolish thing to help the republi-
cans out of a bad place. The situation
has changed now, and silly republicans
are helping the democrats out. Wit
ness the vote of those insurgent repub-
licans in congress against the reciproc-
ity treaty with Canada. Was there
anything ever seen more conspicuous
for inconsistency?-Ft Atkinson Union.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-03-10

THE one thing to be thankful for is
that the row at Washington is over for
the present.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-03-10

THE present speaker of the Wiscon-
sin assembly has Tom Reed backed
completely off the boards as car.
The herald., 1911-10-12
CHARLES HANTEL SURPRISED.

Charles Hantel was surprised by a
party of his friends in honor of the
forty-sixth anniversary of his birth last
Saturday night, when he was present
ed with a handsome token of esteem
Refreshments were served and a de-
lightful evening was spent. Those
present were: Rev. and Mrs. Schliesser,
Captain and Mrs. Jos. Worley, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gus. Weber, Mr. and Mrs. George
Brunssann, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nc
Mahon, Louis Webert, Emile Cayard,
J. Vidal, Ed. Kleinkemper, E. Wecker-
ling, Max Hantel, A. Morley, Charles
Hantel, Jr., Emil Hantel, Mrs. F. STATE
kowski, Miss Amelia Hantel, Mrs. Ed.
Kleinkemper. Mrs. J. O'Brien, Misses
Frances Statzkowski, Emma Hantel,
Hattie Worley, Hilda Hantel, Mamie
Schroeder, N O'Brien.
The herald., 1911-10-12
PROTEST AGAINST PRESSING
CLUB.

The public order committee has re-
ceived and filed the protest signed by
a number of citizens in Algiers against
the new building erected at Opelousas
and Teche streets. The protestants
alleged that pressing club will be
detrimental to the business section of
Algiers, and asked the council to pro.
hibit 1t. The committee held, under
the law, it is powerless to prevent the
use of any building for legitimate
commercial purpose. and all it could
do is simply to receive and file the
protest. 1t was stated also that the
committee could take no action SO
long as the builders had complied with
the new building code requirements
and had secured the proper permit.
The herald., 1911-10-12
ENJOYABLE EVENING.

On last Saturday, Oct. 7th, little Al
ma Shields entertained her many little
friends in honor of her fifth birthday.
The yard was beautifully decorated
with flags and Japanese lanters. A
large table was spread down the center
of the yard, beautifully decorated with
ferns and rare flowers, and in the cen
ter was large birthday cake, prepared
especially for the occasion.
Delicious refreshments were served
in abundance and games were enjoyed
until late hour.
The Teddy Bear game was the chief
attraction for the little ones, Miss Mil
dred Camus winning the first prize, a
pretty fan, and Miss Dorothy Kraft
winning the consolation prize, bottle
Of perfume. The boys first prize was
won by Master James Johnson.
The little ones were sorry when it
was time to leave and all voted little
Alma the most charming OF entertain
ers.
Those present were: Misses Carlotta
and Dorothy Kraft, Adele Guillot, Hell
en- Huckins, Margaret Finley, E. and
A. Bonner, IRA Babin, Margaret Barr,
May Landry, Maggie Reynolds, Ruth
Fridolin, Alden Johnson, Mary Crow
ley, Irene and Lillian Gerrets, Ruth
Strassel, Elenore Lilly, Mildred Ca
mus, Vivian Vallette, Alice Whelan,
Julia Cayard, Stella Leblanc, Malcrena
and Lorena Muntz, Gladys Bofill, Leona
and Hilda Niklaus, Bertha Cieutat,
Marie Pensky, R., A and L. McClosky.
Louise Bourgeois. Annette Marie Ed
wilma Shields, Anna and Mary Louise
Foster, Martha Adams, and Alma
Shields; Masters Earl Brown, Willie
Niklaus, Chester Camus, Richard and
Theran Keen, Rene Comeaux, Jas. Car
ter, Werner Bourgeois, Alvin McGivney,
Jas. Johnson, Stanley Brown, Charles
Gerrets, William Burke, Roland Cay
ard, Landry Adams, Earl and Simeon
Shields; Mr.. and Mrs. c. ]. Gerretts,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Barr, Mrs. Bana-
han, Mrs. X. Albright, Mrs. VIM. Burke,
Mrs. T. S. Mckinney, Mrs. E. ]. Shields
Mrs. NJ. Foster, Mrs. Richard Bonner,
Mrs. JOS. Adams, Mrs F. Marie, Mr.. A.
Meric Gan old hero of the Confeder-
acy), and Mr.. and Mrs Emmett Shields.
The herald., 1911-10-12
ALGIERS ATHLETIC CLUB.

The first social function Of the new
Algiers Athletic Club will take place
at their hall, corner Pelican avenue
and Bouny street, on the night of Sat
urday, October q, which will be for
the benefit Of the relief fund. This is
an organization made up of the young
men of our town who have rented the
old laundry in Pelican avenue and have
converted it into a clubhouse. The
committee of arrangements for the af-
fair is as follows: o. McGivney, chair
man; A. Palmer, ex-oficio; A. Gaien-
ME. H. Dieterich, T. Morrison, ]. A.
Meyers. Admission will be Is cents.
The herald., 1911-10-12
BA-A CLUB.

The Ba-a Club gave a stag on Tues
day evening at Fred Lecourt's lawn.
The evening was a most enjoyable
one. A whole roast lamb was set be-
fore the jolly crowd and Sam c. Os-
valid, the chef, and his assistant, Jos.
NOLAN, were congratulated on the ele.
CANT repast that they had prepared.
This is the first time that lamb has
been roasted whole and when it was
put on the table everyone voted the
chef and his assistant first-class in
their line.
JOS. Bowers and John Ramos made
interesting addresses.
Those present were: W. p. Salathe,
Jr., Fred Lecourt, o. Bourgeois, Ross
Vallette, John Ramos, Aug. Mayer, E.
Salathe, c. Spahr, P. Capderas, Capt.
Chas. Clasen, w. Hintz, L. P. Vinet,
Jos. Bowers, Sid Oswald, s. c. Os-
valid, E. Klink and Jos. Mohair.
The herald., 1911-10-12
MOUNT oLivET NOTES.

While the attendance at the meet
ing Of the branch of the Woman's Aux
iliary to the Board Of Missions last
Tuesday night was not large, owing to
the unsettled weather, important bust
ness was transacted, and it is conf
IDENTIFY expected that the work has
been much advanced. 1t was deter
mined that in accordance Vith the re-
quest that each parish should have
some special service in preparation
for the meeting of the Jubilee Of Mis-
sions which will be held on the Bird
and 4th of November in our city, that
we, our branch of the Auxiliary at
tend the celebration of the Holy Com
munion at 1880 a. N, on st. Luke's
day, which will be next Wednesday,
and urge upon our ladies that they
Join in the service.
The first meeting of the fall of the
Ladies Guild will take place at the
rectory next Tuesday night, and a
large attendance is requested.
The entertainment given at the
Market Theatre last Saturday night,
through the courtesy of Mr.. Philip Fo-
to, the proceeds of which are to be
used in the painting of the rectory,
was very largely attended, and every
one who was present expressed them
selves as delighted with the program
offered. The moving pictures were
splendid, the last one in particular,
seeing the fathers at work in the field
one could imagine himself at st. An
drew's on the mountain, the home in
the south of the Order of the Holy
Cross, one of the Orders in our Church
of men who have devoted themselves
to the single life in their belief that
in that way they can accomplish more
good The little play-The Village
Priest, which was very well acted
indeed.
The herald., 1911-10-12
NEW BOOKS.

The following additional books have
been received at our Public Library:
S1S-Weaver of Dreams-Reed, Myr-
tie.
S13-Shekla Vedder-Barr.
S13-Kennedy Square-Smith, F. H.
S13-Beverly of Graustark-McCut-
cheon, G. B.
S13-with Juliet in England Rich
mond, G.
s13-The Manager of the B. Axes
ter, V.
S13-The Understanding. NJ. s.
3-Vashti-Wilson, A. E.
-Maccaria-Wilson, A. E.
S13-Haunts of Men-Chambers, R.
w.
S13-Firing Line-Chambers, R. w.
813-Cambric Mask-Chambers R.
w.
S13-Maid at Arms-Chambers, R.
w.
S13-Fighting Chance Chambers, R.
w.
S13-Reckoning-C r. w.
813-Outsiders-C R. w.
S13-Yellow King-Chambers r. w.
S13-She That Hesitates-Dickson.
S13-Brewster's Millions-McCutch
con.
S13-Cowardice Court-McCutcheo
13-Sherwoods- McCutcheon.
S13-Castle Craneycrow-McCutch-
con.
S13-Purple Parasol-McCutcheon.
S13-Man from Brodneys-McCutch-
con, G. B.
S13-Arms and the Women-Mc-
Grath, H.
S13-Grey Cloak-McGrath, H.
813-The Confiict-McGrath, H.
823-Two Apaches of Paris-Askew.
S23-Virginia of the Rhodesians-
Stockley.
S23-The Hero Observation-Disclosures
H. G.
S43-Two Orphans-Ennery de, A. P
621.12-Reeds Marine-boilers.
The herald., 1911-10-12
ALGIERS LODGE OF CARMEN Or
GANlZED

Monday night at Pythian Hall there
was quite busy scene, which brought
back to the minds of the people the
strike of the carmen at Algiers a few
years ago. There was a big gathering
at Pythian Hall Monday night, and it
was the organization of the carmen
who also walked out during the strike
to assist their brothers in winning out
against the Hartman interests. The
old Algiers lodge of carmen was one
of the largest on the Southern Pacific
lines, but while they had practically
lost their previous strike they also be-
came disorganized and went out of ex-
istence. Their reorganization, which
took place Monday flight, showed to
what extent their strength is on this
side of the river. The original men,
bershlp list was 276. The hall was
crowded to its capacity and a great
amount of enthusiasm was shown by
the members, especially for the fact
that they went out on the strike with
out having an organization. Mr.. Lew
is, the district organizer, who was in
this section sometime ago, had charge
of the organization. The following of
ficers We're elected:
Henry Holte, past president; C. NJ.
McCloskey, president; A Richter, vice
president; w. Dunn, recording secre-
tary and insurance solicitor; Reuben
Harte, financial secretary; Frank
Houseknecht, treasurer; John Thorn
ing, warden; w. w. Duffy, guide;
Frank Flourey, chaplain; John Doris,
outer guard.
The following trustees We're elected:
VIM. Kenney, VIM. w. Hope, w. R.
Sinclair. Protective board is as fol-
lows: Frank Jones, Frank Shelley, Jr.,
Walter Anderson, Anton Graf.
The herald., 1911-10-12
A. N. & j. SOLARI, Ltd,
ROYAL AND IBERvILLE STREETS.

Henry F. Kraft, of New Albany, Ind. -,
has been the guest of DR.. C. V. Kraft
and Mrs. Fred Goebel.
Miss Ruby L. Walsh returned Sun
day evening from Covington, La,
where she has been a visitor of st.
Scholastica's Academy for the past
week.
DR.. and Mrs. C. " Kraft, Boscoe Bag
zarinni, and Henry F. Kraft were week
end visitors to Bay Adam.
Mrs. A. ]. Gerard and little daugh-
ter Audrey have returned from Brook
haven, Miss.
H. Kicker is spending some time with
his family.
Jos. Miller and Hy. Schultz left yes
terday for Baton Rouge, La.
Mrs. VIM. NJ. Louderbough and little
son Harry, of Daisy, La, are guests
of her sister, Mrs. Jno. J. Braai.
Conrad Frisch of the steamer Creole
spent few days with his parents this
week.
Louis Webert left Sunday for Fort
Wayne, Ind.
Orange Grove No. 9, Woodmen Cir
Gle, held a banner meeting last Thurs
day evening. Every chair was filled
and there were many visitors from
Rose, Eva Dupre, Emma Weber and
Magnolia Groves. The members were
indeed gratified to have so many visit
ors present and several interesting
addresses were made.
The herald., 1911-10-12
MORE HoNoRs FOR MAYOR eEHR.
MAN.
MAN.

Mayor Behrman returned Saturday
morning from Atlanta, where he at.
tended the convention of the League
of American Municipalities. He was
elected a member of the board of trus.
tees, which is regarded as a high
honor. The Mayor delivered an ad.
dress on The Public Belt Railroad"
The convention was we'll attended and
delegates were present from Canada.
The organization will meet next year
in Buffalo. Mayor Behrman says that
he had most delightful time, and all
the delegates were most cordially re-
ceived and entertained, and the con.
vention was a great success.
The herald., 1911-10-12
CARD OF THANKS.

In behalf of the committee Of ladies
having in charge the recent entertain
ment, and for the Vestry and Congre-
cation OF Mount Olivet Chucch, / de-
sire to express appreciation for the
splendid entertainment given at the
Market Theatre, for the uniform cour-
tesy and splendid program offered.
W. 8. SLACK,
Rector Mount OHvet Church
The herald., 1911-10-12
CIVIC LEAGUES, McooNoeH No. I

The social side of life develops in
the schoolroom and leads one to I'M
derstand what is required of a good
citizen. The little citizen must know
his relation to the community, and his
duty as a citizen. For these reasons
and also for the perseverance and beau
tifying of the school and school
grounds, various civic leagues were or
ganized in McDonogh No. school.
The following civic leagues We're
organized in McDonogh No. 4 school:
The herald., 1911-10-12
LUTHERAN NOTES.

Trinity Ev Luth. Church, corner OIL
vier and Eliza streets: English service
s a. m, Sunday school 9:15, German
service 1890 a. m. English service
every Thursday at 1880 p. m. A. j.
Schliesser, pastor, 43S Olivier street.
The herald., 1911-10-12
PERSONALS
AND OTHERWISE

r,e regular monthly meeting of the
r,,dsrgarten Mothers Club will be
:, an Friday, October 13, at 2:30 p.
All members are invited through
-. medium, as there will be no cards
snt out.
Mrs Maria Louise Brinker, Capt.
,.,t Brinker, Mrs. Jack Brinker, Mrs.
- prinker and Miss Louisa Brinker,
= farmer residents of Algiers, who
-. been residing in Apple Grove, o.,
!, the past four years, are now in New
o.,eaps and will reside here in the
future.
The public night school at McDonogh
No. 4 school opened Monday evening
or the 1912 season.
Harvey Holdeman of Empire, La,
.,.nt a few days here this week.
The wedding of Miss Daisy F. Bach
!. otis c. Sims will take place on Oct.
,,,b at the home of the brides parents,
csUt and Mrs. L. P. Bach.
Mrs las. Mcmahon presented her
,.sbaud with a fine baby boy last Fri
day.
Miss May Devoe will leave Sunday
for Garyville, La.
Iobu Mccarthy spent a few days
NTH his mother this week.
Harry Gaffney spent a few days
With his family here.
Mrs. L. Ahysen and two children
and Miss Daisy Bach left Sunday to
mend while at Bunkie, La.
Mrs. Hicks of Slidell avenue left last
veek to spend some time at Monroe,
La
Mrs. M. Sims is doing nicely after
hing confined to the bed for several
days.
Mrs. VIM. Babin expects to leave
shortly for a trip to Los Angeles, Cal.
The herald., 1911-10-12
UNCLAIMED MAIL.

Remaining at Station A, New Or
leans postofice. week ending Oct. II,
1911:
Men-Wm. Robertson (return to-
Especially.
Return to writer - Pacific Ave.
Foreign-Mrs. w. ]. Butler (2).
Women-Mrs. Vergin Brown, Mrs. l..
Jackson, Miss Mary Price, Miss PERM
celia Ruffin, Mrs. Josephine Thomas (2),
Miss A. Williams (illegible), Miss AL
ma Williams.
A. F. Leonhardt, Postmaster
J. w. Daniels, Supt. Sta. A.
The herald., 1911-10-12
Second Grade.

Earnest Workers Civic League, Hart
Schwarzenbach, president; Louis Lau-
fer, vice-president; Joseph Garrick,
secretary; Gaines Glider, treasurer.
The herald., 1911-10-12
Fourth Grade 3.

Willing Workers Civic League, Will
liam Spencer, president; Sunta Tran
china, vice-president; George Rey-
nolds, secretary; Orrin Christy, treas
urer.
The herald., 1911-10-12
Sixth Grade A.

Onward Civic League, Arthur Gay
aut, president; Oliver Borne, vice
president; Lee Bairnsfather, secre-
tary; Leslie Forrest, treasurer.
The herald., 1911-10-12
Seventh Grade.

The Moral Civic League, Foster Ry-
an, president; Louis Nelson, vice-presi-
dent; Raymond Healy, secretary; John
Norris, treasurer.
The herald., 1911-10-12
Fifth Grade A.

Progressive Civic League, Roy Nix
laus, president; Seldom Talbot, vice
president; Birney Rousselle, secretary;
Thomas Leathem, treasurer.
The herald., 1911-10-12
Eighth Grade.

Progressive Civic League, Justin Pu.
jol, president; Thos. Buchholz, vice
president; Thos. Kennair, recording
secretary; Michael Donely, treasurer.