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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-22
HuRlBURT GIVES SERMON
Annual Memorial Sermon to G. A. r.
TO Be Given at the Meth ooist Church
Next Sunday-Loes Post Will At.
tend in Body.

Rev. r. F. Hurlburt. pastor Of the
Methodist church, will preach the an
nual Memorial sermon TO the G. \. r.
Al his church next Sunday morning.
Members of the local post, Frank NJ,
Thomas. No. "a, will attend services
in a body. meeting il front OF the court
house at 10 O'Clock
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
There's a Reason.

When husband and wife go travel
ing together, in the orient, the man
walks in front, careless and free, and
the woman walks behind, carrying
bundle. Therefore you say, THE i
entail cares not for his women; he de-
spises his wife and uses her as
beast of burden" Most occidentals
never get farther than that. But IL
you are observant you go out in the
jungle yourself, and you discover
things. When you walk abroad there
are difficulties and dangers. The
paths are overgroWn and thorny,
creepers must be cut back, there are
cattle and buffaloes to be driven off,
and buffaloes are ugly creatures;
there are snakes. in the villages are
village dogs which snarl and snap.
You are man, yet you will be glad
of some one to go in front of you
with Ratchet to clear your way. No
woman would want to walk in front,
and the man must be free. Now you
see the reason why the man walks in
front II you want to confirm IT, you
way inquire and find that this is true.
Thus the Japanese, the Burman, goes
in front of his wife OF the same
reason that the occidental goes be-
hing-from courtesy. If he continues
to do so when it is unnecessary, as
in towns where there are roads, it Is
because a convention once formed. Is
hard to break, east or west-H Field
ipoHaH in the AtTanfic
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05

That Law Restricting Number of
institutions Is Needed.

Fond du Lac.-President F. F.
Becker of the First National bank of
Of the Wisconsin Bankers association,
gathered at the state convention here,
declared that there should be law
limiting the number of banks in a com
munity just the same as there is a
law limiting the number of saloons.
Mr.. Becker declared such a law
would relieve the banking profession
and the public from the ruinous cpl
demic Of starting new banks every
time some man gets it into his system
that he wants to be a banker, no mat
ter what his qualifications for the I'M
dertaking.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
L0NDONER Is THE LATEST
Very Few Men of Action Are Born In
the Metropolis, Says James
Douglas.

The Londoner is the LATEST, human
being in the world. according to the
dictum Of James Douglas, a we'll
known hterateur, in the course Of
discussion of the effects of metropol-
itan conditions upon human energy.
The London atmosphere, it is
agreed, produces lassitude and leth-
argy. Provincials achieve success in
London. Nearly all the men at the top
In London are not Londoners born.
London in our time said Mr..
Douglas, has produced few men of
action, few organizers Of industry, few
statesmen 1t would be a miracle If
London did not produce some famous
men, but the fact remains th--. Lon
don, as whole, is unique in its lack
Of civil spirit, in the feebleness Of its
municipal life, and in its intellectual
apathy.
AS to the theater and the opera, 1t
Is a notorious fact that London is In
Fariably the last city to recognize
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05

On the capture Of Morris island the
whole mass of men was thoroughly
pervaded by that feeling of hilarity
that follows a quickly successful en-
agement-soldiers and sailors shout
ing, singing, happy.
A bronzed blujacket had captured
mule, and without difficulty mounted
it. He perched himself near the ami
mails tail. the mule Directing in every
known way Of mule and in some
ways until then unexhibited.
Jack, sit more amidships," said
Hardy, the first engineer of the Wee
hawken, "and you will ride easier"
Captain, this is the first craft
was ever in command Of" said he,
and it is q pity if I can't stay on the
quarterback"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
MINIMUM WAGE
BILL ENGROSSEO
CARRIES MINkLEY AND GOFF
AMENDMENTS AND is NOT
DEBATED.
SIS. 900 FOR FRISCO EXHIBIT
Attempt TO Reconsider Vote on Corn
Syrup Bill FaiIs-RoessIer Bill for
Abolition of Election Pamphlet Non
Concurred in After Contest

Madison.-The Mahon minimum
wage bill with the Minkley and Goff
amendments was ordered engrossed
without debate in the assembly.
The Estabrook bill providing for a
county board of managers for the
county institutions, was ordered en-
crossed.
The Zophy senatorial joint resolu-
ton providing an investigation into
the subject of state accident and sick
ness insurance, was adopted by a vote
of SO to Il.
The Vint joint resolution providing
that the state shall lease all its lands
and other rights for a period not ex-
ceeding fifty years, was adopted.
Reconsideration Fails.
The Pfenning syrup bill, or rather
the Emery substitute amendment,
which was ordered engrossed recently,
came up again in the form Of mo-
ton by Schnitzler to reconsider the
vote by which it won. The motion
was denied. Mr.. Allison tried to have
the vote by which the teachers en-
ployment agency bill was killed recon
sidered but failed.
Senator Teasdale's bill, authorizing
the establishment in high schools in
counties where there are no training
schools, of a teachers training depart
ment was concurred in.
The Golf child labor bill; the Potts
bill, authorizing the railroad commits
sion to validate the issuing of mort
gage certificates for improvement
purposes as a first lien upon public
utilities. where the cities owning them
have already reached their debt limit;
the Roessler bill, repeating the So
called coupon ballot law, and the Nc
Comb bill, providing that a judge can
not sit in a case where a son is one Of
the attorneys, all were passed.
Contest on Election Pamphlet Bill.
The Roessler bill, providing for the
abolition of the primary election
was non-concurred in after
B sharp contest on the floor, in which
Senator Ackley was the chief advo-
cate of the measure. The vote was
16 to IA.
The senate passed the True bill, ap-
prOpriating $4,000 for a free wagon
bridge across the Wisconsin river at
Merrimac.
The Bowe bill appropriating $4,000
to provide for Wisconsin, exhibit at
the Panama-Pacific exposition in San
Francisco in 1915 was given final pass
age.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
FRANCIS E. McGOvERN.
HULL MARKET BILL VETOED
Governor Opposes Plan of Speaker
TO Establish Sales System
for Farm Products.

MadisOn.-Gov. McGovern sent in
his first important veto to the assem-
bly, on bill 306A, introduced by Spea-
ker Hull, directing the industrial COM
mission to establish a direct market
ing system
The governor said the administra-
ton machinery employed and limita-
lions imposed were both unwise and
unconstitutional" Public money, the
governor said, could not be used for
the promotion of private enterprise
which was the object of the bill. The
governor supported his contentious
with liberal quotations from Supreme
court decisions
Furthermore, Gov. McGovern said,
a discrimination was made between
purchasers. Some of our people"
said he, may have their names en-
tered upon a fair list of purchasers
of farm products, and some may not.
It all depends on what the industrial
commission thinks of their financial
standing"
No appeal, the governor pointed
out, was provided from the decision
of the commission, nor was any
check interposed upon the arbitrary
exercise of power by the commission.
In conclusion Gov. McGovern said:
why nibble at the fringe of this great
problem? If we wish to improve mar
keting conditions in Wisconsin why
not deal comprehensively with the
question? Partial and piecemeal leg
islatiOn concerning this matter is not
only liable to fail because of unconsti-
nationality, but is quite certain also to
prove ineffective in practice"
The assembly concurred in the sen
ate amendment to the Rosa bill, which
provides that where the Babcock test
is employed in testing milk and cream,
buyers of milk and cream shall not
discriminate in prices paid against
any section. The bill now goes to the
governor.
The Chinook bill providing that the
primary election laws be so amended
as to practically do away with the
necessity for circulating nomination
papers was ordered engrossed.
Senator Huber's bill, providing for
a commission of state expert alienists,
made up of doctors from the state
medical society, the state homeopath-
ic society and the state electric soci-
ETY. and the state eclectic society,
which shall be available in any county
in the state where in a criminal trial
the defendant pleads insanity, was
non-concurred in.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
ADOPT RECESS RESOLUTION
Senate Adopts Plan for Adjournina
Legislature from June II to
January IS, 1914.

Madison--The senate by a vote of
ton introduced by Senator Scott call.
ing for a recess of the legislature from
June u to January 13. The assembly
laid the resolution over until June 3
and fight is expected on the meas
ure in that body. Followers Of the
governor are said to be opposing any
move TO adjourn at the present SEES
sion.
The Scott resolution enumerates a
number Of reasons why an adjourn
ment would be advisable. 1t states
that by June II the session viii al
ready have been longer than was the
expectation at the time OF converting,
and that only a few important meas
ures will remain for final considera-
ton at the proposed date of adjourn
ment. The water power bill, it is
stated, will require several weeks
more Of consideration by the commit
tee and further investigation of the
mothers pension and direct market
ing measures is recommended. Bet
ter consideration can be given these
and other subjects if a recess is tax
en-, is the contention. The appoint
ment OF special joint investigating
committees is recommended, and it is
stipulated that no matters other than
reports from these committees and
privileged resolutions shall be consid-
cred at the January session except
upon unanimous consent of the men,
bers present.
In some quarters the governors We
toes Of the Hull marketing bill and
the wOmen's suffrage referendum and
the defeat of the McGovern market
ing bill in the assembly are held to
have opened the way for the recess
plan. With these important questions
removed from the schedule a smooth
er path for the champions of adjourn
ment is seen.
The defeat of the governors mar
ketlng bill by the assembly came after
four hours of debate, the vote stand
ing 80 for and 81 against sending the
measure to engrossment. Upon a mol
ton to reconsider, the measure was
placed on the calendar for June for
final action.
Under suspension of the rules, the
assembly passed the Hedding boxing
bill. The measure provides for a
state commission to regulate boxing
bouts, the contests to be no-decision
affairs of not more than ten rounds
each, and three per cent of the pro,
ceeds must go to the state treasury,
The bill is copy of the New York
law regulating boxing. Considerable
opposition to the bill developed, espe-
cially among rural members, who
characterized it as virtually legalizing
prize fights in Wisconsin.
The senate, by unanimous vote, has
confirmed Gov. McGovern's appoint
ment of Glenn. P. Host, Milwaukee, as
state fire marshal This action fol.
lowed defeat in the assembly of mo-
ton to reconsider the killing of the
bill proposing merger of the state
fire marshaPs office with that of the
commissioner of insurance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
POISONS FAMILY; SUICIDES
West Bend Man Puts Arsenic in
Coffee Pot and Then Hangs
Himself in Pump House.

West Bend.-Herman Mueller, 81
years old, poured arsenic into the cof-
fee pot from which the members of
his family were to be served and then
went to a pump house near the rail
road tracks and hanged himself.
Mrs. Mueller, so years old, their 30
year-oId daughter, Lena, and son, Ed
ward, II years old, q ank of the con-
tents of the coffee pot and became
i'll. Mrs. Mueller may die.
Examination of tire coffee pot on
Tuesday revealed the presence of ar
senic and search was at once start
ed for Mueller. A posse was formed
and secured the &C untry side. The
body was found hanging to one of the
rafterS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05

very naturally would resent its subse-
quent withdrawal as reflection upon
themselves. So woman suffrage may
be defeated again and again without
being finally denied; but let it once
carry and the contest viii be at an
end. 1t is q change therefore that
should not be made precipitateIy or al
a time when only part of the voters
are nkely to go to the polls This IN
ooubtedly was the view entertained by
the last legislature when it submitted
tne question to popular vote at pres
ldentlal election. Then the fullest and
trueSt expression of public opinion
may be had. Then the largest vote
Is cast. At such an election last No
Vemoer the proposal contained in this
Dill was submitted and was overwhelm-
lngiy rejected Were an attempf now
made to resubmit it at the presiden-
tai election in 1916, | should feel ius-
tined IN Withholding my approval. But
90 not consider that the enactment
OF this bill, providing as it does for
a vote next year, when it is unlikely
there will be as full attendance at
the polls, is consistent with a proper
respect for the deliberate judgment
OF the people of the state, so recently
and fully registered.
II there is to be reconsideration of
the vote upon this matter taken last
fall. it should be later ard at an cleo
ton where the popular vote will be
equally large and inclusive. No 9TH
er course will prove in the end either
satisfactory or defensible. There is
nothing to prevent the present legis-
lature from doing this by providing
now for the submission of this ques-
ton at the presidential election in
1916. If this bill so provided 1 should
sign it; but cannot approve it in it's
present form.
FRANCIS Z. McGOVERN.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
$3.50 ARE AT UNIVERSITY
Marked Increase Made in College OF
sricuiture-Engi Class
Shows Decrease.

Madison. the University of
Wisconsin has 500 students at Madi-
son this year and 1923 in correspond
ence study-a total of 11,495-is
shown by the new catalogue just off
the press.
Every college in the university ex-
cept the college of engineering shows
a gain in students.
The college of agriculture has the
largest increase in the number of stu
dents, having gained 108. Last year
the enrolment in that college was
743. This year it is 851.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
Finds END of Rainbow"

lwaukee-William Kutschenreu-
ter, Jr.. a carpenter of Wauwatosa, is
enriched by $1,000, if report is to be
credited The story is that he found
$50 gold pieces while at
work in the basement of the old Wau-
watosa laundry, buried in q jar in
the earth of the floor The money is
believed to have been hidden by a
soldier of the civil war, who never
came back
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
genius. Bernard Shaw was famous in
Germany long before London discoV-
ere hiR,"
Bow That VIII Prosper.

Leslie Young, a tWelve-year-old boy
of North Brooklin, Me, began cutting
wood on his fathers wood lot Tues
day afternoon and by Thursday night
he had cut more than 1000 feet of
scaled logs, besides doing his regular
chores. Leslie proposes to buy a new
suit with the $40 which he earned by
doing this work.-EXchange
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
Tree Absorbed Lamp Post.

When an old elm tree in the ave-
nue. at Bushey Park, near London, was
cut down, the iron framework of an
old street lamp was found embedded In
the trunk to depth of several inches
about % feet from the ground. 1t ia
believed that the lamp must have been
nailed to the tree many years ago and
gradually became surrounded by the
wood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05

Monroe.-The cheese factory at
Klondike was destroyed by fire. Fren
Stampfiie, operator and his family. es-
capped in their night clothing. The loss
is about $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
We Pause for a RepIy.

Colleges are supposed to be init
tutions Of learning, are they not?"
"Of course"
"Then perhaps you can tell me why
a football victory ranks much higher
than one achieved in a debate"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
Mafhere Way.

A friend of mine, a teacher, had just
received a very handsome fan. and
took it to the classroom for the edi-
fication of the children. Selecting ona
Of the pupils, she asked what the love-
ly thing was The child did not know
What does your mother use to keep.
her cool in summer" asked the teach.
er. Beer" was the reply.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
Be es and All.

While the Army of the Cumberland
was on the march from Bridgeport,
Ala, to Louisville. KY, one brigade
was commanded by Colonel Which
of the Thirty-second Indiana He had
been an officer in the German army.
One day a planter came to camp and
complained that the boys had taken
all of his honey. The colonel asked
him if the boys had taken his bees.
ooh, no." said he.
ooh, vell," said the colonel, "dot is
holdings den; in de oldt country We
take PEGS and all"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
Real Humiliation,

'For the first time in their lives"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
indiana Find Students Body.

Madison-The body of Herbert
Wright, the university student. who
was drowned in Lake Mendoza on May
II, was recovered by two Indian
from Minnesota The body
was located in sixty-five feet of water
and was fully dressed, with the ex-
ception of one shoe. The Indians
were paid a reward of 800 each
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
Narrow Escane

See therei" exclaimed the re
turned Irish soldier to the gaping
crowd, as he exhibited with some
pride his tall hat with a bullet hole
in it. Look at that hole, will yez?
Ye see, if it had been a low-crowned
right"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05

A clever little blouse suit 70 he
small lad is here presented. The
blouse closes at the left side, but there
are two rows of buttons giving
unique effect that is quite new. The
sleeves are plated at the bottom and
the trousers. which are the regulation
boomers, are finished with legbands
of elastic.
The pattern (608S) is cut in sizes
to II years. Age requires SA
yards of So inch material
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
to Pattern Department" of this paper
Write name and address plainly. and be-
sure to give size and number of pattern
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
UnexpIored Australia.

At least quarter of the continent
of Australia has never been explored
It's neighbor. New Guinea, the largest
island in the world, is known only il
small part, although it may be flleo
with undeveloped riches.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
Excellent Reason.

Which school do you like best?"
asked s visitor at Charles house
Day school or Sunday SCHOOL," Sun
day school, sure" answered the tot
Why, dear?" Cause l only have to
so once a week"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
Cracksmen Friqhtened Awav.

Fond du Lac.-When Postmaster C.
G. Morgan reached the postoffice one
morning recently, he found Jimmy
hanging in the door of the office safe.
but none of the contents were tam.
pered with.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
Like Father, Like Son.

THAT Office boy is never here when
he is wanted"
That's not. altogether his fault"
What do you meant"
Its hereditary. His father was q
policeman"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
Remarkable BeryI CrystsI.

A remarkable beryl, a semiprecious
stone related to the emerald, nearly
yard long and weighing go pounds.
recently was found in Madagascar
and presented to the French Academy
Of Sciences.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
Milk Tests Hioh.

Mondovi.-The total amount of milk
delivered at the Modena cheese fac
tory in April was 44,O93 pounds and
cream, 4S,340 pounds. There was
1891 pounds Of butter made during
the month. The average test for the
milk was 415 and of the cream PA.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
New York Visitors Next.

Madison.-Word has been received
the Chamber of Commerce of New
York may visit the University of Wis
consin in the near future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
Tea Fatally Scaids Child.

Marinette-The 3-year-old daughter
of William Prue is dead as a result
OF drinking boiling tea. The child
took the teapot from the stove and
drank some of the scalding fluid. She
died few hours later
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
Charity.

DO you think $50 will be enough
to give the Minister" inquired the
prospective bridegroom. You'd bet
ter make it S25." replied the best man.
He is going to be married himself
next week
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
Madison Strike Made General.

Madison.-The strike of the build
ing laborers now involves all the affili-
ated trades, according to an order call
ing out painters, plumbers, inside wire
men, steam filters, timers, stone cut.
tiers and cement finishers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
Visits Brother; Finds Him Dead.

BeIoit.-After twenty years of sep
aratiOn from his brother, Fred Rath-
bun returned to this city to greet his
brother and found upon his arrival
that Arthur Rathbun had been buried
for four days
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
Marrying for Money.

Shall l carve two hearts on this
tree?" asked the fond swain.
NO." said the calculating girl, III
you want to illustrate my ideas better
carve a heart and dollar mark"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
Madison Annexes Fair Oaks.

Madison.-The village of Fair Oaks.
population 1000 and with a number of
large business enterprises, has been
annexed to the city of Madison The
last assessed valuation of Fair Oaks
was S1,091, sos.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
Youth browns unssAn

Green Bay.-Lester, the 6-year-old
son of John Duwe, drowned While
playing on the docks. No one wit
messed the accident The boys mother
returned from a visit to the country
two hours after his body was found.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-05
Boa Constructor at LARGE,

Jefferson.-The escape from a small
travelling show of three large boa con-
strictors in this city caused some ex-
element The missing reptiles have
not been found.