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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-05-30
TOBACCO.

Stoughton tobacco packers have
ceased work in all warehouses, with
the exception of Roth Bros. who
started Monday with full force in
charge of Andrew Norman as fore
about 1000 cases. o. K. Roe finished
all work in his warehouse Tuesday
noon. O. H. Hemsing is spending the
week in Columbia county, picking up
goods in the vicinity of Portage and
Kilbourn City. Occasiona ally crop
is brought to Stoughton but the sales
are few and far between. Farmers
are busy wedding plant beds, which
are growing finely since the rain and
warm weather.
Edgerton Reporter:-"The condi-
lions of the local tobacco market re-
main unchanged. A scattering sale
from first hands occurs now and
then though but little riding is be-
ing done. Many warehouses are
still handling bundle leaf though
every day now witnesses the closing
down of some firm Sales from first
hands reaching us are: Chas. Rice
15cs '97 at sc asst; L. o. Lein 1Scs
'97 at 5&2c asst; Garrison & Res
tum 15cs at sc asst. j. S. Hutson mas
purchased about 100 cases from
growers about Stoughton of late. A
small sale of old stock by Andrew
Jensen, comprise the transactions of
cured leaf coming to notice. The
advent of warm weather accompanied
by rain storms have given the young
plants a good boost during the week.
In section about Madison some
damage to the plant beds by hail is
reported, but the plants are yet small
and are likely to recover. The ship
ments from storage at Edgerton
AMOUNT to about IA car loads or 625cs
for the week to all points Since last
report 870cs of cigar leaf were ex-
ported from New York.
U. S. Tobacco Journal New York
"The market is booming. No mis-
take about it. Filler stock is selling
as rapidly as prices can be agreed
upon, and in lots of 500 cases and
over. And all kinds are moving. The
only complaints heard are that prices
are not quite up-to-date, and some
holders of old BIS, notably of Tim
mer's Spanish, have resolved to with
draw their holdings from the market
till they will bring an appropriate
price-in the twenties or so. The
volume of sales, however, amounted
to over 5000 boxes And Sumatra
is right in it, too. Sales of Sumatra
have not for years been so easily
effected as just now The new i'm
portat1ons are going like hot cakes
in spite of the somewhat stiff prices.
Sales for the week about 400 bales.
AS for Havana, good Remedies and
are eagerly sought for at
any price, and sales are only restricted
by the limited quantity on hand"
Sales of seed leaf tobacco reported
by J. S. Cans Son, tobacco brokers,
No. 128 Water street, New York, for
the week ending May % are: 10Oc's
SO, n. e. Seed 221S 10 80; I4Ocs SO
n. e. Hav., Is to 40; 130c's '93, Wis.
Iav., 10 to 10A; 3OOc's '96 Wis. Hay.
L to 1914; 25Oc's 1893-95. Pa.
seed, 1134 to IS; 15Oc's '95, Zimmers,
-615 to 10; 125c's sundries, to IS;
otaI 1,195c's
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-05-30
SIMPSON WANTS COLONELCY.
Asks for Commission to Head Regi-
ment of Kansas Volunteers.

Topeka, Kan, May 26.-Congress-
man Jerry Simpson wants to go to
war as colonel of a Kansas regiment
Immediately after the publication yes
terday Of the additional call for vol
unteers Simpson telegraphed Gov
ernor Leedy for authority to raise a
regiment and asking for a commission
as it's colonel.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-05-30
BADGER WANTS A DIVORCE.
Middle-Aged Army Officer Asks TO
Separation from Young Wife.

St. Paul, May 25.-The divorce suit
of H. M. Stocking, formerly of Eau
Claire, Wis, against his wife Blanche
M. Stocking, is on trial Mr.. Stock
ing was formerly an officer in the SER
vice of the United States. He is 50,
well preserved, displaying no bald
spots, of an agreeable voice, and seems
hale, vigorous and experienced in a
worldly way. His wife is % years old.
She is slender, pale, poetical, interest
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-05-30
MARTIAL LAW FOR KEY WEST
Three Policemen Unable to Handle
Turbulent Element.

Key West, May 26.-Key West is
suffering from a reign of terror. Two
murders were committed Tuesday
night and the best citizens feel that
unless the town is promptly put un-
der martial law a state of riot may
prevail at any moment. The police
force consists of three men, and with
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-05-30
SPANISH SPY IDENTIFIED.

New York, May ga Key West
special says: The man arrested on
board the steamer Vanama on sus-
picion of being a Spanish spy is Lieu
tenant Sobral, formerly a naval at
tache of the Spanish legation at
Washington.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-05-30
STRAPS FOR YOUNG HARRISON

Washington, May 26.-Major Rus
sell B. Harrison, inspector general of
the volunteer army, and scn Of ex-
President Benjamin Harrison, was
Wednesday assigned to duty on the
staff of General Fitzhugh Lee at
Tampa.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-05-30
MONEY FOR MISSIONS.

Toxic, Mo-, May 26.-The general
committee of home missions of the
United Presbyterian church, which
was in session for the past week, ad-
journed yesterday having appropri-
ated $4,000 to be divided among 26O
mission stations.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-05-30
CONsULsHIP FOR REV. MORGAN

Washington, May 6.-Representa-
tive Barney has candidate for a
consulate in the person of the Rev.
Morgan of Delafeld. It is understood
that the president has promised the
reverend gentleman position on the
consular service, but just where he
lis going cannot be ascertained
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-05-30
WEDNESDAYS BASEBALL SCORES

Pittsburg 8, Philadelphia 3.
Cincinnati 5, Brooklyn 4.
Louisville 8, New York 4
Cleveland 4, Washington 5.
Dubuque 9, st. Joseph 5.
Rock Island 3, Quincy 8.
Indianapolis 6, Kansas City z. I'll
innings.
Detroit Z, St. Paul 6.
st. Louis 4, Boston 8.
Chicago 20, Baltimore 4.
University of Chicago 10, University
of Illinois 0
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-05-30
BADGER DAYS AT EXPOSITION.

Milwaukee, May 26.-The Wisconsin
commission of the Mississippi
exposition at a meeting Wednesday
decided that Wisconsin should have
two days at the exposition, the dates
fixed being June II and IS.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-05-30
MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED.

London, May 26.-The Daily Chron
icle's special from Las Palmas, Canary
Islands, says: Martial law has Ecen
proclaimed throughout the Canary
islands,"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-05-30
HUNDRED TO ONE SHOT WINS.

Epson, England, May 26.-J. w.
Larnach's chestnut colt Jeddah won
the derby Wednesday. The betting
against him was 100 to 1. The Duke
Of Westminster's brown colt Bait was
second and the Prince of Wales bay
colt Dunlop third.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-05-30
BIG FIRE AT MERRILL.

Merrill, Wis, May 26.-Several
buildings in the business portion of
this place burned yesterday. The
loss is $4,000; the principal loser is
D. L. O'Rourke, general store,
$4,000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-05-30
KILLS WIFE AND SELF.

San Diego, CAL, May 26.-Alfred
Lampla, Frenchman, shot and killed
his wife and then committed suicide.
Jealousy and drink were the causes.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-05-30
ACTOR KEENE I'LL.

Hamilton, Ont, May 26.-Thomas
W. Keene, the actor, is suffering fro /
appendicitis He has cancelled his
engagements.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-05-30
NOW OFF FOR MANILA
$500 SOLDIERS LEAVE FOR PHIL
IPPINE ISLANDS.
GIVEN A HEARTY FAREWELL

Thousands Line the Shores and Cheer
Justify as the Ships Leave Port
Demonstration Lasts Fully an
Hour-Will Reach Honolulu in Six
Days.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-05-30
FIRST NOTE OF DELAY
TELLER OBJECTS TO QUICK VOTE
ON WAR TARIFF MEASURE.
DANIEL MAKES THREATS

Virginian Says That There's No Emer-
gency for Immediate Passage of the
Bill and That if Certain Democratic
Amendments Aren't Made Lengthy
Debate Will Be Precipitated.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-17

Moss, FM Leopard, c A Long,
clerk.
Moss-A L Harling, Sam
Cheatham, R C Grifis, R W
Christie, clerk.
Pleasant Lane-Jesse w Dorm,
] P Hagood, G II B Williams,
A D Zimmerman, clerk.
Plum Branch w Blackwell,
H G Sanders c Y D Freeland, ] D
Cornett, clerk.
Red Hill H Bussey, R L
Bussey, R L Boddie, Diomede
Holmes, S H D Adams, clerk.
Reboboth-S B Strom, G. F West,
W P Vim, J G Seigler, clerk.
Trenton-E L Posey, J G Long,
Frank Belts, John E Colgan,
clerk.
Washington W Brooks, W A
D Blackwell, J Matt Holson, R ]
Parks, clerk.
Wise-J M Mays, P F Ryan,
S L Roper, R G Lundy, clerk.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-17

Not knowing that peace had been
made, &C. smodore Dewey proceed
ed on last Saturday to lombard
Manila and took the city in a pair
of minutes. The city surrendered
Internationally, and Capt.-Gen.
August "burnt the wind" in a
German vessel, and is now in Hong
Kong, China. He refuses to be in
terviewed and only says he is 60
ing to Spain as soon as opportu-
nifty offers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-17
AN ORDINANCE
TO RAISE REVENUE BY TAXATION.

D Eft ordained by the Town.
* Council of the Town OF
- Edgefeld, S. c., and by the
authority of the same: +,
That in pursuance of an act Of
the General Assembly of South
Carolina as passed at its regular
session of 1896, aud entitled '"An
Act,to provide for the incorpora-
tion of towns of not less than one
Thousand nor more than five thou
and inhabitants" under which
act the Town Of Edgefeld, S. c., is
duly incorporated; therefore be it
ordained
Section 1. That in conformity
with Sec. 13 Of said act, and in
pursuance of the power conferred
in and by the charter of the Town
of Edgefeld, S. c.: That for the
year beginning January 1st, 1898,
and ending December 31st, 1898.
the Town Treasurer for the pur-
pose. of defraying the expenses OF
the said town is hereby authorized,
empowered, and directed to levy a
tax Of two and one-half IT, mills
upon each dollar of all the real
and personal property of the said
town as conferred by said section
of said act. Said levy to be due
and payable to the Town Treasurer
at his office not later than October
1st next.
Sec. 2. That the present and
each succeeding Town Council of
the said town shall have the power
to increase or lower this levy for
each succeeding year in conformity
with said Sec. 13, and in pursu-
ance of this ordinance, as the exi-
gencies of the case may require,
and the said levies of this and sue
caeding councils shall become due
and payable to the Treasurer of
the said town after twenty days
notice has been given.
Done and ratified in Town Coun'
Gil this the 23rd day of July, A. D.
1898.
w. w. ADAMS, Mayor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-17
The Dog Days.

An Elko subscriber asks for al
explanation of the meaning and
scope of this expression
In ancient times the rising OF
Sirius, the Dog Star, in conjunction
with the rising of the sun, was
considered one of the causes of the
sultry heat of summer. and of-the
81 asa-r.e Sc
they gave the name s'Dog Days
to a period of from four to six
weeks, variously placed by almanac
makers between the early part of
July and the early part of septem-
ber..
There has been much variation
in calendars regarding the limits
of the dog days, CEASED by the
fact that the conjunction does not
occfr at the same time in all
latitudes, and is not constant in
the same region for a long period.
In an ancient calnedar in Bede
(died 735)'th beginning Of the
dog days is placed on the 14th
July; in q calendar Queen
Elizabeth's time they were said to
begin on July 9Th and end on
September 9Th; from 1860 to the
beginning of New Style, 1852,
British almanacs placed the begin
ming on the 18th of July and the
end on August 9th, and after
that the beginning was put on July
Both and the end on September
7th.
Some English calendars now
put the beginning on July Sd and
the ending on August 18th. A
popular American almanac places
the beginning on the 25th of July
and tho end on the 9Th of Septem-
ber..
The conjunction of the rising Of
the sun and of the dog day star
comes later each year, and in the
course of time the dog days will
come in winter.
Sirius is the brightest star in
the heavens.-Barnwell People.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-17
For House Of Representatives.

The friends of J. L. Smith hereby nominate
him as candidate for the House of ,Represen-
tatives from Edgeheld county, subject to the
primary election.
am a candidate for the House of Represen-
tatives, will abide the results of the primary
election and supportits nominees.
S. T. WILLIAMS.
am candidate for the House or Represen.
tatives. Will abide the result of the primary
and support its nominees. 1t will be impossible
for me to make a thorough canvass of the
county, but shall make every effort to see as
many of my fellow citizens and as often as pos
sible. w. A. STROM.
We are requested by til, friends of NJ. P.
Wells, Esq, to announce him for the House of
representatives. He will abide the results of
the primary and support the nominees.
DR.. w. P. Zimmerman is announced as can
didate for the House of Representatives, SUBJ
ject to the rules and regulations of the demo-
cratic party. REFoRMERs.
The friends of n. G. Evans, Esq.,, respect
fully announce him for the House of Represen-
tatives. He will abide results of the pri-
mary and support all its nominees.
The lsany friends Of P. B. Mayson, Esq, re-
spectfully present his name. to the democratic
saSs.,s ssra ssst i tie
House of Representatives; So.
licit their support. He will abide the result of
the primary election and support the nominees
of the party. MANY FRIENDS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-17

The trouble between Russia and
England grows apace. The de-
mand made by England upon
China that she shall depose Ii
Hung Chang from his exalted
place because he is a friend of
Russia means war. primarily upon
China, but into which Russia will
be drawn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-17

on the left side of the table.
The rest Of the party were stand
ing in other portions of the room.
No creentials were produced
during the meeting at the white
house, the president accepting
secrtary Days assurance that this
had been settled to his satisfaction
at the state department.
1t was 4:23 o'clock when the
final sigand, within the knowledge
,of all the officials present, this
was the first time that protocol
or treaty had been signed in the
white house.
AS this ceremony concluded.
Acting Secretary Allen of the
navy depar tment: Secretary. Aiger
and Adjutant General Corbin ap-
peared,. have been summoned to
the white house by The president
and they were admitted into the
cabinet room just in season to
witness one of the most impress
sive features of the ceremany,
when President Mckinley requess
ted the hand of the ambassador,
and through him, returned thanks
to the sister Republic of France
for the exercise Of her good Offices
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-17
AN ORDINANCE
TO Amend an Ordinance Entitled
Gan Ordinance tO Raise Rev.

lO AuCuu o1h S'AUAucphSO A1hoACAS>a
can Ordinance to Raise Rev
enue by Taxation"
BE 1T ORDAINED by the Town
Council of Edgefeld, S. c., in reg
ular meeting assembled, that an
ordinance by the said Town Coun-
Gil adopted on the 23rd day of
July, 1898, entitled "Ar Ordinance
to Raise Revenue by Taxation" be
and the same is hereby amended
by adding thereto the following, to
wit:
Section 1. Aud be it further or
Fdained, That if any person, firm,
or corporation, liable for taxes un-
der Sec. 1 of this ordinance shall
refuse or neglect to pay the same
|tothe Town Treasurer, not later
than the LIST day of October, 1898,
1.-The Treasurer of said town is here
by authorized, empowered, and di-
Erected to issue executions against
Fall such persons, firms, or corpora
Etions for the amount of the. taxes
THAT may then be dne, together
with all costs of collecting the
Is, aEd pIsses s..id szseas;5as
81. Sf the hands of the Town Marshall
to be collected as herein provided.
Sec. 9. That upon the expiration
of the time herein prescribed for
the payment of such taxes, the
said Town Marshall shall levy up
on sufficient personal property of
each and every taxpayer, who
shall default in the payment of
such taxes by the said time, and
advertise the same for thirty days
in a newspaper published in the
said town, to be sold at public auc'
tion for the payment of such taxes.
At the expiration of the said thirty
daye, the said Town Marshall shall
sell such personal property to the
highest bidder for cash, and apply
the proceeds of such sale to the
payment of such taxes and costs,
returning the overplus, if any, to
such defaulting taxpayer.
Sec. 8. If any taxpayer 30 de-
faulting in the payment of such
taxes, shall not be the owner of
any personal property liable for
the payment of such taxes, the
Town Marshall shall levy upon
sufficient real property for the pay
ment of such taxes, and advertise
the same for sale, and sell the same,
and apply the proceeds of such
sale in the same manner as is
herein provided for the advertise
ment and sale of personal property.
In Town Council, this 10th day
Of August, in the year OF our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and
nipety-eight, and in the one hun
dred and twenty-third year of the
Independence of the United States
of America.
w. w. ADAMS, Mayor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-17

Gen. Fitzhugh Lee has been sum-
moned from Jacksonville to Wash
ington.' 1t is probable that Gen.
Lee will be made military governor
of Cuba until she gets out of her
present chaotic condition.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-17

Washington, Aug 12-With SIM
picity in keeping with republican
institutions the war which has
ragged between Spain and the
United States for period Of three
monthe and % days was quietly
terminated at 2 % o'clock this
afternoon, when Secretary Day,
for the United States, and M.
Cambon, for Spain, in the presence
of President Mckinley, signed a
protocol, which will form the basis
of a definite treaty of peace.
It is but simple justice to our
sister republic of France to record
the fact that, to her good Offices,
this speedy termination of a war
that might.have run on indefinitely,
was brought about and the presi-
dent himself deemed that action
on the part of the French govern
ment as worthy Of his special
praise.
The closing chapter of events
that led up to the signature of the
protocol and the cessation of
hostilities was full of interest.
There were rumors in the early
morning that over nightthe French
thAlqns
expected final INSTRUCT from
Madrid, but these, upon inquiry,
proved groundless, and it was not
until 2:3O o'clock that the note
began to come from Madrid in
small lots.
The State department was soon
advised of the fact that the mes
sage, was under transmission,
'but, it was evident that it would be
long, and that it's reception would
occupy much time, the secretary
of state left the state department
for his luncheon.
At 2:45 o'clock Secretary THE
baut, of the French embassy,
appeared at the state department
to inform Secretary Day that the
ambassador was in full possession
of the note; was fully empowered
to sigh the protocol for Spain,
and only awaited the pleasure of
the state department.
He intimated that the ambassa-
dor would be pleased to have the
final ceremony conducted in the
presence of President Mckinley.
where the negotiations were begun.
Leaving the secretary of the
embassy in his own office. Sec
retary Day made a short visit to
the white house to learn the presi-
dents wishes in the matter.
The later immediately consent
ed the accept the suggestion and M.
Thiebaut hastened to inform his
principal that the president would
receive him at the white house at
4 o'clock.
At the appointed hour a driving
rain-storm prevailed obliging all
the parties to resort to carriages
for transportation to the white
house.
Secretary Day came first with
large portfolio under hiq arm,
enclosing copies of the protocol,
of the proclamation to be issued
by the president stopping hostlll-
ties, and some other necessary
papers.
He was accompanied by Assist
ant Secretary Moore, Second AS
sistant Secretary Adee, snd Third
Assistant Secretary Cridley.
They were shown Immediately
into the cabinet room, where the
president sat in waiting.
He had invited to be preaent
Assistant. Secretaries Pruden and
Cortelyou and Lieutenant Colonel
Montgomery.
When Ambassador Cambon
reached the white house it was
lust 3.55 o'clock, five minutes in
advance of the appo' ed hour.
The rain was still violent, and
the ambassador abandoned his
usual custom of alighting at the
outer CRATES of the executive
grounds.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-17

We look for a fight on next
Tuesday, campaign meeting day at
Edgefeld, between Barney Evans
and H. R. Thomas, candidates for
railroad commissioner.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-08-17
He also thanked the ambassador

He also thanked the ambassador
personally for the important part
he had played in this matter, and
the latter replied in suitable
terms.
AS further mark of his dis,
position President Mckinley cal.
led for the proclamation which he
had caused to be drawn up, sus-
pending hostilities, ard signed il
in the presence of NJ. Cambon.
who expressed his appreciation Of
the action.
Without delay Acting Secretary
Allen hastened to the telephone
and directed that cable messages
be Immediately sent to all of the
naval commanders. Dewey in the
Philippines, Sampson at Guam
tanamo, and the various com.
manedrs at navy yards and
station to nature were attached to
the protocol, cease hostilities i'm.
mediately.
There is a dispatch boat at
HongKong, and it is believed
that it can reach General Merritt
in 4S hours at top speed.
On the part of the army, while
Secretary Alger availed of the
telegraph, Adjutant Genreal Cor
bin braved the storm and rushed
across to the war department,
where he Immediately issued the
orders which had been prepared in
advance to all of the military COM
manders to cease their operations,
The state department filled its
duty by notifying, all diplomatic
and consular agents of the action
taken.
All the formalities having been
disposed of, the president spent
half an hour chatting with those
present and then, at 4:5S O. clock.
the rain still continuing in force,
the ambassador and his secretary
entered their carriage and were
driven to the embassy.
The pen which was used by
Secretary Day in signing the pro-
tocol, was given to Chief Clerk
Michael, of the state department.
M. Thiebaut secured that used by
the French ambassador.
Upon emerging from the white
house Secretary Day received the
earnest congratulations of the
persons present upon the conclu-
sion of the protocol.
He stated that the peace com.
missioners, who are to draw up
the definite treaty, would not be
appointed for several days, but
declined to indicate who they
would be.