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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-05-25
Argument in Brief.

Briefly stated, then, the argument
that l present to you against this pro-
vision in the bill is this:
II adopted by the people it will,
without aiding the cause of temper
ance, destroy millions of dollars of
property in the state of Wisconsin.
1t will throw approximately $4,000
men out of employment
1t will lost to the state many hun
dreds of thousands of dollars in taxes.
i am sure that this situation will
appeal to the people of the state of
Wisconsin. I have faith in their bust
ness Judgment and their sense of fair
ness and justice. 1 know that they do
not wish to harm citizens needlessly,
and the friends of the bill will surely
not maintain that it would be weak
ened before the people with these pro-
visions eliminated.
Under these same provisions of the
bill if farmer manufactures key of
cider or wine made of wild grapes, cur
rants or other fruits for his own use,
as is the custom among our farmer
folk, he would be permitted to keep it
only for his personal consumption. If
he gives any of it to any of his fam
lily or serves it on his table to his
friends or guests he would make him
self liable to the penalties of the law.
Interfering With Rights.
shall not believe that the friends
of practical temperance wish to carry
prohibition thus far. Regulative meas
ures such as the bill we have before
us should so no further in interfering
with the habits of the people than is
necessary to protect them against che
evil results that follow the use of an
article, which in this case is intoxicat-
ing liquor. The manufacture of wine
for his own use and that of his family
has been a long established custom
among the farmers of Wisconsin. No
one has been heard to complain that it
has ever produced drunkenness or any
evil results against which the state
should take drastic action. 1t seems to
me that it is privilege that belongs
to him who tills the soil, if he wishes
to exercise it. It is his own product
and it would indeed be an awkward
situation if we by law create situa-
ton in this state under which a farm
er who makes key of cider or a key
of wild grape wine cannot share it
with his family, but must consume it
all himself.
You will readily observe that you are
not forbidding the manufacture of the
product. You are merely combining its
use to the individual who actually
manufactures it. The bill should be
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-05-25
Secretary of State"
Division Ordered to France.

President Wilson directed that an
expeditionary force of approximately
a division of regular troops, under
command of Maj. Gen. John j. Perish
ing, proceed to France at as early a
date as practicable. General Pershing
and staff will precede the troops.
A division contains approximately
$4,000 men. 1t is understood that at
least 10000 will be infantry.
The war bill was carefully gone over
during the. day by Brigadier General
Crowder, judge advocate general and
provost marshal general.
It was announced that all existing
regiments of the guard will be called
into service by August 5, and officials
estimate that with from month to six
weeks intensive training these troops
will be ready to go forward for final
preparation behind the fighting lines In
Europe for the fighting that is before
them.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-05-25
Presidents Statement.

The president issued the following
statement at the White House:
II shall not avail myself, at any
rate, at the present stage of the war,
of the authorization conferred by the
act to organize volunteer divisions.
"To do so would seriously interfere
with the carrying out of the chief and
most Immediately important purpose
contemplated by this legislation:
"The prompt creation and early use
of an effective army would contribute
practically nothing to the effective
strength of the armies now engaged
against Germany.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-05-25
Approval With ProViso.

However, to be entirely fair with the
bill before us, and to give its friends
an opportunity to submit it to the vote
of the people, l will waive my objec-
ton to the referendum generally and
will approve of bill No. STA if certain
Objectionable features that feel that
] ought not to agree to are eliminated.
BY paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of
rection 1569m, as proposed by the bill,
the manufacture of liquor in this state
is prohibited, although it is intended
to be sold in another state or country
where the law permits of it's sale. Not
only is the manufacture prohibited
but, by paragraph (c), no person in
this state is permitted to sell or have
in his possession for sale any liquor,
although it is for consumption in an
other state or country, where the law
permits OF it's use.
/ maintain that these provisions so
further than it is necessary to ests b.
lish prohibition in the state Of Wis
consin. We must not lose sight of the
fact that vast sums Of money have
been invested in property in this state
that is used in the manufacture of liq
uor, the larger part of which is shipped
out of the state for consumption in
other states and in other countries.
The brewing industry alone in this
etate represents an investment of ap-
proximately $54,000,000 have no fig
ures available to show the investment
in distilleries, but no doubt they are
large also.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-05-25
TELLS LEGISLATURE HE WILL
OPPOSE, PROHIBITION MEAS
URE IN PRESENT FORM.
ASKS THAT ACT BE MODIFIED
Proposes Eliminating Section Prof1ib.
Ting Manufacture of Liquor
for Shipment Outside of
State-FaVors Making
Wines by Farmers.

, Madison, Wis, May 17.-Gov. e. L.
Philip tonight informed the assembly
he would not sign the statewide pro-
hlb1t1on bill in its present form. He
suggested amendments and asked that
the bill be recalled.
The changes he proposes included
elimination of the section which pro-
hibits the manufacture of Intoxicating
liquors for shipment outside the state
and to other countries and the section
which prohibits the manufacture of
mild wines by farmers, for use in their
own homes.
The governors statement follows:
To the honorable, the legislature:
Bill No. STA, popularity known as the
Liquor referendum bill" is before me
for approval. l have given it's provi-
sions careful consideration and take
this means of advising you that can
not agree to all of it's provisions.
Before discussing my objections to
some of the prohibitions that are in
corpOrated in the bill | wish to make
brief statement with reference to my
position upon the question of referen-
dunn.
Generally speaking / am opposed to
submitting legislation to the people for
their adoption. The system is not prac-
'tical because several propositions can
be embodied in one bill. The people
cannot amend it or change it and, in
the end, the bill will either be adopted
or fall upon the main questions con-
tanned therein. 1t may at the same
time contain minor provisions that are
Objectionable, but are carried through
by the larger interests.
Furthermore, in 1914 the question of
an amendment to the constitution pro-
viding for the initiative and referen-
dunn was before the people. 1t was
thoroughly discussed and was voted
down by vote of $4,000 against ST.
555 in favor of the proposition. I op-
posed the system at that time and
have had no occasion to change my
mind, as / still firmly maintain that
this is a representative form of gov.
eminent and those who are selected
to represent the people in the legisla.
ture should legislate for them rather
than to pass that duty to the people
themselves.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-05-25
am Must co-Operate.

"The power against which we are
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-31
NEW YORK, July 21.


dominated
ndeavor
he Street
not water and
Of
1t was a
men by the United
general stampede
ias made gains Of
however late
a
ana
General Motors featur Of that
United states Steel
violent breaks led by
Amica
The railway wereq
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-31

'Ex dividend-Atchison. IL per cent; Norfoll,
and western Ry pref, 1; Columbia Gas and
ELECTRIC. /; Sinclair OIL, IL Sears Roebuck,
2; Pullman Co., 2.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-31
MONEY.LENDING RATES

NE WYORK-Money on call opeps6 \.
per cent; high. IN 1; low, 2; last. p. css'n1
q ruling rate per cent.
Quotations on time money were rsS,,..s
Y per cent for all periods from sIxtv 49,
to six months. On good mixed Stock n.
change collateral, rates are Az 0IE -
cent for sixty and ninety days. Trsxsss
for four months at AZ per cent, as as.s-S
AZ per cent previously asked and Az esS
per cent for five and six months.
Prime bank acceptances Az and ~ -,
cent for inelisibles, and az and 8 per en-
for eligibles.
PHILADELPHIA-Ca s per cent ttr..
5Q6% per cent. Commercial paper, thre;
months, 505A per cent. ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-31
TRADING IN AIRPLANE STOCKS s|
is LARGE ON NEW YORK CURK
Curtiss in Demand, but Reacts on Profit Taking Alta
Making Advance-Marlin Arms Gains
Six Points W
NEW YORK, July n

OF
Of the Curb
shortly after midday
andth Marlin
and there active trading
of ksvhch had been neglected long period
Strong banking interests,
100000 the
ulofth Southern Pacific
sold IN Magma sold 50 unit
frm
aft rallied to 29
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-31
DIVIDENDS DECLARED

National Biscuit Company. regular quarterly
IN on preferred, payable August 81 to stock
Of record August II; regular quarterly on com
mon OF y, payable October 10 to stock OF rec
ord September 2S.
Michigan Sugar Company. : per cent on com:
mon, payable september ! to stock Of ~ RECORD r
ferred, payable September is to stock Of record
August 81.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-31
Gold Export for japan

NEW YORK. July 31.-The Subtreasurv
has transferred $725,o0o to San Francisoo
on account Of a shipment Of an ecusi
amount Of gold to Japan.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-31
Reserve Banks Discount Rates
10 or Over 10 Over 80 Over 90
less UP to 80 UP to go up to 30

10 thnty % Eyer tniry rt 20 eHs ns3S per
per cent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-31
Fine Sugar Goes Still Higher

NEW YORK, July 81. - The American
Sugar Refining Company this morning ad-
vanced prices 25 points to 8.15c; B. H.
Howell, Son & So, also moved up their
prices Is points to 8.15c. Last sale in spot
Cuban raws was 7.02c.
The Federal Sugar Refining and Arbuckle
Brothers quote fine granulated at S.50c The
Warner Sugar Company remains withdrawn
from the market.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-31
GOVERNMENT BONDS
BAR SILVER

Yester- Last -1917-
Today day Tues. High Low
Esw Eendon a0rE penssS sSsn''' sSs sss sss sia ss
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-31
Local ClearinRs Larpe

For the month of July the bank cieays
ings in Philadelphia reached a total Of a.
331,s36,619. This compares with Sl.0S0.
976,o2o In the corresponding month Of iask
year and $1,5o3.so6.o52. Julys clearinss
were the largest ever reported for thss
month. ~ z
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-31
LONDON STOCK MARKET
CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN

That prices may 20 still higher u the re-
port received today from Havana BY the
Federal Sugar Refining Complste figures
ported 2.ls7.gsl tons a. sugar - against
a.so<.t7S toug ~ ~ ensoo poylqA ~ ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-31
FINANCIAL NEWS
SPECULATIVE ELEMENT
4 DOMINATES TRADING IN WALL STREET
Movements Through Morning Represent Covering by
Shorts, Resulting in Higher Prices-Complete
Reversal in Afternoon
High Points in Today's Financial Neus

Professional speculative Wall
Volume
Cotton higher
favorable railroad issued More Japan
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-31
BANK CLEARINGS

Bank clearinss today compared with corre-
spending day last two years; -
rhlsdsrphla ,ss 4Ess,is s,i .sss9s!ge7ss
Rev Sssi%Ga York. 4s94SsSS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-31
Initial for Penn Coal and Coka

The Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Cor.
poration has declared an initial dividend of
rs cents, payable August 10 to stock a
record August 6.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-31
INACTIVE NEW YORK STOCKS

Following are quotations for inactive
stocks listed on the New York Stock Ex-
change and in which there were no trans
actions today. The price given is the
last previous close
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-31
The strange ape is taken to
London and there meets old
friends. Lord Greystoke is
worried and puzzled by his son
Jacks restlessness.
GRO BE CONTINUED
CASTE YIELDS AN INFLUENCE
Santals Prefer Starvation Rather Than
to Eat Food Cooked by the
Brahmins.

Occupation is still preserved among
the Indian natives by inheritance and
tradition, so that the diversion of la
Dor to industrial pursuits has been
an almost impossible task confronting
the British government, the National
Geographic Magazine observes. The
supply of agricultural labor constantly
outruns the demand, thus keeping the
wage scale extremely low Caste slso
pr vents people from leaving crowded
districts and going to sparSely inhab-
ted regions, of which there are many.
In time of distress the restrictions
wfich caste throws about rescue and
relief work would BE- exasperat.ng if
they were not so tragic. For example,
in the terrible Orissa famine thousands
of Santals persisted. in the mids. of
ample supplies furnished by the gov
eminent, before IT was discovered that
there is peculiar tenet of their faith
which fOrbids them TO touch food
cooked by Brahmins. 1t was also dis
covered that skilled viewers would not
90 to the ordinary relief work camps
for fear that the hard labor would
cause them to lose the delicacy of
touch which they value so highly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-31
Uroes reaching OF Patriotism.

The Wisconsin Loyalty Legion
urges that schools be used for patri-
otto education. as they are used else
where. The Legion has been appointed
agent Of the committee on public in
formation for the distribution Of liter
AZURE In Wisconsin and IS prepared to
furnish the documents for educational
purposes. In many schools the pafn-
phlet on How the War Came to Amer
tea" and the annotated copy Of the
presidents "Waf Message" are being
used as exercises in English, furnished
rs the Loyalty Legion.
The war department has urged that
tie school plants be used for classes
in telegrapby for the next draft Of
men. II this were done In every school
in the state. these men would be ready
10 enter the signal service when they
reach camp. In many places II would
he possibIe TO establish classes In ele-
mentary infantry tactics which would
form an excellent preparation for non
commissioned officers. Wherever the
schools are used as community CEN
teys. lectures on war subjects should
be given regularly. The legion has
prepared material for interesting pro
grams.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-31
The Son of I arzan
BY EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS
cpyaU FnAM yc

away from their conqueror upon hands
and knees.
Slowly the ape permitted itself to be
led to one side. nor did it show the
slightest indication of desire to harm
the Russian. The captain came to a
halt a few PAGES from tn, odd pair.
"Get aside!" he commanded. "Pll
put that brute where he won't chew up
any more able seamenw
1T wasn't his fault, captain" plead
ed Paulvitcn. please don't shoot him.
The men started it-they attacked him
first. You see, he's perfectly gentle
and he's mine-he's mine-he's mine
l won't let you kill him !" he concluded.
as his half wrecked mentality pictured
anew the pleasure that money would
buy in LondOn-money that he could
not hope to possess without some such
windfall as the ape represented.
The captain lowered his weapon.
'The men started IT, did they?' he
repeated. How about thatY" and he
turned toward the sailors, who he'd by
this time picked themselves from the
ground. none of them much the worse
for his experience except the fellow
who had been the cause Cf it and who
would doubtless nurse sore shoulder
for a week or so.
Simpson done it, said one of the
men. "He stuck pin into the monk
from behind. and the monk got him
which Sarvod him blnon,fp' wall nj pbf
an he got the rest of us, too for
which l can't blame him, since we all
jumped him to once"
The captain looked at Simpson, who
sheepishly admitted the truth of the
allegation; then he stepped over to the
ape as though to discover for himself
the sort of temper the beast possessed.
But il was noticeable that he kept his
revolver cooked and leveled as he
did So
However, he spoke soothingly to the
animal, who squatted at the Russians
side, looking first at one and then an
other of the sailors
AS the captain approached him the
ape half rose and waddled forward to
meet him. Upon his cOuntenance was
the same straight, searching expression
that had marked his scrutiny of each
of the sailors he had first encountered.
He came quite close to the officer and
laid a paw upon one of the mans
shoulders, studying his face intently
for a long moment then came the ex-
preston of disappointment, accompa-
MED by what was almost u human
sigh, as he turned away to peer in the
same curious fashion into the faces of
the mate and the two sailors who had
arrived with the officers.
In each instance he sighed and passed
on, returning at length to Paulyitchs
side, where he squatted down once
more, thereafter evincing little or no
interest in any of the other men and
apparently forgetful of his recent bat
tie with them.
When the party returned aboard the
Marjorie w. Paulvitch was accompa-
MED by the ape. who seemed anxious
TO follow him. The captain interpOsed
no obstacles to the arrangement, and
so the great anthropoid was tacitly ad-
mitted to membership in the ships
company.
Once aboard he examined each new
face infinitely, evincing the same dis
appointment in each instance that had
marked his scrutiny of the others.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-31

Musk has certain radioactive prop
critics that cause the odor Of the per-
fume to be carried through the air in
very extraordinary way. The radio
active property Of musk affects very
strangely the natives who carry it to
market. If a package of musk is held
close TO the body for any length Of
time it produces sores that are de-
scribed as being similar in character
to those caused by pure radium.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-31
With Mighty Blows of His Open Palms
He Felied One After Another.

tated the battle. he shook his giant
shoulders, freeing himself from two of
the men that We're clinging to his back
and with mighty blows of his open
palms felled one after another of his
attackers, leaping hither and thither
with the agility of small monkey.
Tie fight had been witnessed by the
captain and mate, who were just land
ing from the Marjorie W., and Paul
witch saw these two now running for
ward with drawn revOlvers, while the
two sailors who had brought them
ashore trailed at their heels. The ape
stood looking about him at the havoc
he had wrought, but whether he was
awaiting a renewal of the attack or
was celebrating which of his foes he
should exterminate first, Paulvitch
could not guess.
What he could guess, however, was
that the moment the two officers came
within firing distance of the beast they
would put an end to him in short order
unless some hing were done, and done
quickly, to prevent.
The ape had made no move to attack
the Russian. but even so, the man was
none too sure of what might happen
were he to interfere with the savage
beast. now thoroughly aroused to rage
and with the smell of new spilled blood
fresh in its nOstrils. For an instant he
hesitated. and then again there rose be-
fore him the dreams of affiuence which
this great anthrOpoid would doubtless
turn TO realities once Paulvitch had
landed him safely in some great me
tropolis like London.
The captain was shouting TO him now
to stand aside so he might have a shot
at the animal, but instead Paulvitch
shuf1ed TO the apes side ard, though
the mans hair quiyered at IS roots, he
mastered his fear and laid hold Of the
animals arm.
"Come :" he commanded. and tugged
TO pull the beast from among the sail
ors, many Of whom were now sitting
Up in wide-eyed fright or crawling
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-31

saw no menace in the inQuiring gaze
or in the attitude of the beast. He got
slowly to his feet. The ape rose at his
side.
Half doubled, the man shuffied eau
tiously away toward the sailors. The
ape moved with him, taking one of his
arms. They had come almost to the
little knot of men before. they were
seen, and by this time Paulvitch had
become assured that the beast meant
him no harm. The animal evidently
was accustomed TO the association of
human beings.
1t occurred to the Russian that the
ape represented considerable and GER
tain money value, and before they
reached the sailors he had decided that
he should be the one to profit by it.
When the men looked up and saw
the oddly paired couple shuffiing to-
ward them they were filled with amaze
ment and started on a run toward the
two. The ape showed no sign of fear.
Instead, he grasped each sailor by the
shoulder and peered long and earnestly
into his face. Having inspected them
all, he returned TO Paulvitchs side, dis
appointment written strongly upon his
cOuntenance and in his carriage.
The men were delighted with him.
They gathered about, asking Paulvitch
many questions and examining his COM
panion. The Russian told them that
the ape was his. Nothing further would
he offer, but kept harping ntinually
upon the same theme: 1.-THE ape is
mine. The ape is mine"
firing of Paulvitch, one of the men
essayed a pleasantly. Circling about
behind the ape, he prOdded the anthro-
poid in the back with pin.
Like a flash the beast wheeled upon
its tOrmentor, and in the brief instant
Of turning the placid, friendly animal
was metamorphOsed to a frenzied de-
mon of rage.
The broad grin that had sat upon the
sailors face as he perpetrated his little
joke froze to an expression of terror.
He attempted to dodge the long arms
that reached for him, but, falling, drew
a long knife that hung at his belt.
The ape tore the weapon from the
mans grasp with single wrench and
flung it TO one side; then his yellow
fangs were buried in the sailors shout
der.
With sticks and knives the mans
companions fell upon the beast, while
Paulvitch danced around the cursing,
snarling pack, mumbling and scream
ing pleas and threats. He saw his vi
sions of wealth rapidly dissipating be-
fore the weapons of the sailors.
The ape, however, proved no easy
victim to me superior numbers that
seemed Gated to overwhelm him. Ris
ing from the sailor who had precipi-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-31

Something was the matter with the
stop-signal bell of the bonneville troll
ley car, and the conductor had 10
whistle to the motOrman, that trip
one whistle 10 start. two whistles to
90 ahead.
This wasn't the real bonneville
trolley, but a certain suburban dummy
line" which is so denominated by the
facetious car riders.
At one place. the other morning, the
car made long stop, and some of the
passengers began to get uneasy. One
sough. The rear platform and found
the conductor eating a frugal lunch
con.
"Say, how long we goln' to stand
here? What are we waItin' forT'
asked the passenger.
The conductor swallowed hard and
was understood TO reply,
"Looky here, ] amt got nothIn' but
dry crackers fer my lunch. An you'll
halter wait till git 'em all swallered
good before l kin whistle p'-Cleve-
land Plain-Dealer. +;