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The Dickinson press., 1899-09-30
Burned in the Fire North of Be!fieId.

Fargo Argus: Charles Yoller, the
Harwood butcher, went up against the
worst Of it Saturday night, when he
bought 400 sheep in Northern Pacific
cars, without first looking closely at what
he was getting. 1t was reported to him
that the sheep had gone through a prai-
rie fire but we're all right. The price
was low and there was a chance ot mag
ing money, SO the purchase was made,
Voller taking the word of the men i n
charge as to the condition OF the sheep.
They were unloaded on Sunday and yes
terday it was found that none OF them
were fit for use. The sheep had been
badly burned and were diseased to a
great extent. Voller stopped payments
on some checks that he had paid owe!
as the purchase price but was unable to
find anything that would give him an
opportunity for an action against the
men who formerly owned the sheep
Ringer & Jandell. Chief Bowers and
Chief Murphy killed eighty Of them last
night and the remaining ones will have
to be killed at once
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-08
His Opinion of Shakespeare.

There is a story going about concern
ing a famous man of letters who Wis
tied Washington recently. He appear
ed at but one dinner party. There
he sat next the young daughter of a
noted naval officer. Her vocabulary
is Of a kind peculiar to very young
girls, but she ratified away at the ia
nous man without moments respite
It was during a pause in the general
conversation that she said to him:
"I'm awfully stuck on Shakespeare.
Don't you think he's terribly interest
ingY
Everybody listened to hear the great
mans brilliant reply, for as a Shakes
pearean scholar he has few peers.
eyes" he said solemnly, II do think
he is interesting. l think he is more
than that l think Shakespeare is just
simply too cute for anything."-Wash-
ington Post.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-08
The Walls Ran Down.


The Irishman who went UP in the ho-
tel lift without knowing what it was
did not recover easily from the sur
prise. He relates the story in this way:
81 wint to the hotel, and, says 1, is
Misther Smith in?'
Yes said the man with the sojer
cap. Will yez step in?
$50 steps into the closet, and all Of
q suddint he pulls the rope, and-its
the truth Ize telling yez-the walls of
the building began running down to
the cellar.
"'Och, murtherv says I. 'What'll be-
come Of Bridget and the children which
was left below there?'
''Says the sojer cap man: BE aisy,
sorr. They'll be all right when yez
come down.
"'Come down, is it? says l. And
it is no closet at all, but haythenish
balloon, that yez got me inv
"And wild that the walls stood stock
still, and he opened the door, and there
I was wild the roof just over my head!
And, begorra, that's what saved me
from going up to the hevins intirely!"
Irish Independent.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-08

It is an interesting fact that when
the dahlia was introduced into Europe
it was not as a flower that it was
valued, but as vegetable The plant
is said to be really akin to the potato,
and it was thought that it would prove
an important addition to our food re-
sources. The single variety seems to
have been imported first, the Marchion-
ess Of Butte having introduced it about
100 years ago. 1t came to us from
Madrid, the Spaniards having, it is be-
lieved, found it first in Mexico, and it
was introduced into France as we'll as
England.
A few daring adventures appear to
have made trial of it as an edible root,
but it is never an easy matter to popu-
lariZe a new article Of food, and the
tuber of the dahlia did not take on. If
it had done SO, the probability is that
we should never have troubled much
about it's cultivation as a flower. We
never do grow things for fruit and
flower, too, and If we had sacks of
dahlia bulbs in Covent Garden we
should have had no dahlia show at the
Crystal Palace.-London Correspond
ence.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-08
Coats That Last q Century.

To wear your grandfather's coat
would not seem much Of an honor, but
to John Chinaman it is the greatest
felicity. Not only is the common look
ing, shapeless blue blouse of his an
cestor priced because it is his ances-
tors, bus because of it's intrinsic value.
The clothing usually worn by the Chi
nese is Of the purest silk and costs any
where from 500 to $3.50 suit.
AS a nation the Chinese object 10
wearing clothing Of any other kind, and
centuries of experiment have taught
them how best to make up the costly
caterpillar thread into the most dura-
BILE form. On this account the Chinese
dress, though of purer material, has
none of the sheen usually associated
with silk, a popularity which has re-
suited in the erroneous ideas as to their
composition. All the garments are
made in China and are only exported
for the personal use Of Celestials in
foreign countries.
Owing to their cost, however, they
are only purchased at long intervals,
each garment being Of so durable a
character that they are handed down
to the third and even the fourth gener
alton. Wear appears to rather improve
them than otherwise. with the result
Their often has more intrinsic value
than the newer and less worn articles.
Omaha World-Herald.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-08
First Measures Introduced.

Washington, Dec. 5. - Lively COM
petition occurred in the house Of repre-
sentatives for the honor of introduce
ing the first measures. By general con-
sent everything gave way to the eau
Gus financial bill, after which the initial
bill was bill defining butter and regu-
lating the sale of oleomargarine by
Tawney. The first joint resolution was
by Capron of Connecticut for con-
stitutional amendment against admit
ting polygamists to congress. Among
the other measures are those amend
ing the pension laws; providing for
the election of senators by the people;
for a constitutional amendment allow
ing the president to negotiate treaties
of peace terminating war; and giving
to veterans of the Spanish war the
same rights under the civil service as
are enjoyed by veterans of the civil
war
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-08
ROBERTS MUST WAIT.
at Least Until the House investigates His
Case of POlygamy.


Washington, Dec. 6.-After an in
teresting debate Of three hours the
house yesterday by vote Of 3O2 to 30
adopted the resolution offered by Tay-
lor Of Ohio for the appointment OF
special committee to investigate the
charges against Brigham FL. Roberts,
the Mormon representative-elect from
Utah. Previously the house had re-
jected a substitute resolution offered
by Richardson, the leader Of the mi
nority, to allow Roberts to be
sworn in and to send the
whole case to the judiciary commit
tee This substitute resolution, how
ever, by no means commanded the full
Democratic strength. Only fifty
members voted for it. Of the thirty
who voted not to adopt the Taylor
resolution all were Democrats except
two, Loud Of California, Republican,
and NeWlands of Nevada, silverite.
The negative vote on Taylor's resO-
luton was as follows: AdamsOn, AL
len of Mississippi, Bailey, Ball, Brew
er, Burlison, Carmack, Cooper, Davey,
Degraffenreid, Dinsmore, Fitzpatrick,
Fleming, Kitchen, Lester, Lewis, Nc
Clellan McCulloch, Maddox, Norton
of South Carolina, Rhea, Richardson,
Robbins, Slayden, Small, Snodgrass,
Stephens, Turner, Democrats; New
lands of Nevada, silverite; Loud of
California, Republican.
The speaker appointed the following
members as the special committee I'M
der the resolution: Republicans-Tay-
lor Of Ohio, chairman; Landis of In
diana, Norris of Minnesota, Freer of
West Virginia, Littlefield Of Maine,
Mcpherson of Iowa. Democrats-De-
Almond Of Missouri, Lanham of Texas,
and Meyers of Indiana.
Previous to taking up the Roberts
case the house heard the presidents
message read, which occupied two and
a half hours. At it's conclusion the
Republicans applauded.
The session Of the senate lasted two
hours and forty minutes, practically
the entire time being consumed in the
reading Of the presidents message.
The reading was largely perfunctOry,
few senators according it any atten-
ton. The announcement of the death
of Senator elect Monroe L. Hayward,
of Nebraska, was received by the SEN
ate. At the conclusion of the reading
of the message the senate adopted
resolutions Of regret presented by Sen
ator Thurston, of Nebraska, and, as a
mark of respect, adjourned immedi-
ately
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-08

There are few ailments so uncOm-
forta bic as piles, bnt they can easily he
cured by using Tahler's Buckeye Pile
Ointment Relief follows it's use, and
any one suffering from piles can not af'
ford To neglect to give it a trial. Price
SOC, in bottles, 75c, IN tubes. Fl. J.
s angl
Mrs r. Churchill, Berlin. VT, says,
sores. DaWittf8 Witch Hazel Salve
cnred her A specific for piles and skin
diseases. Beware Of worthless counter
feits. II. j. Stangl.
Maple City Self Washing Soap is
the best for fannels. Also for lace cur
tains Use as directed on the wrapper.
For sale by all grocers.
The disposition of children largely
depends upon health. If they are troub.
ed with worms, they will be irritable,
cross, feversh, and perhaps seriously
sick. Whites Cream Vermifuge is a
worm expeller and tonic to make them
healthy and cheerful. Price 25c. FL j.
Stangl.
In sluggish liver, HerbiDe, by it's
beneficial action upon the hillary tracts,
renders the bile more fluid, and brings
the liver into a sound healthy condition,
thereby banishing the sense of drowsn4s SIS
lethargy and the general feeling of apathy
which arises from disorders of the liver
Price SOC. Ell. j. Stangl.
-DeWit's Little Early Risers purity
the blood. clean the liver, invigorate the
system. Famous little pills for consti-
patton and liver troubles. Ell. J. Stangl.
In biliousness, Herbine. by expel)-
ing from the body the excess of bile and
acids. improves the assimilative processes
purities the blood, and tones up and
strengthens the entire system. Price
Doc. Fl. J. Stangl.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-08
ter sat in the gallery and watched the
4 L. L. 4

ter sat in the gallery and watched the
proceedings from beginning to end.
The election Of Speaker Henderson
and his induction into Office, the ap-
pointment of the usual committees to
wait upon the president, the seat-draw-
ing contest with the usual amusing
features went off without hitch. The
only other feature out of the ordinary
was the adoption of the Reed rules for
the present congress. The Democrats
knew it was futile to more than pro-
test against III eadOption Of these rules
after the Republicans had decided up
on this course in caucus, and the de-
bate upon the resolution to adopt them
was very brief. They wer eadopted by
a strict party vote.
Appropriate tribute to the memory
of the late Vive President Hobart was
paiC by the senate yesterday at it's first
session of the Fifty-siXth congress.
The session lasted only thirty-three
minutes and only the most formal and
necessary business was transacted.
After the adoption of the usual rou-
tine resolutions and the administration
to the new members Of the oath of Of
flee, Sewell of New Jersey presented
fitting resolutions upon the death OF
the vice president, the resolutions were
ordered to be communicated to the
house of representatives and the ses-
sion was suspended.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-08
Foreclosure Sale.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,.
~ Circuit Court for Rock County.

STATE OF WISCONSIN.
~ Circuit Court for Rock County.
Sarah I. Spalding, plaintiff,
against
Louis Wolfrom, George H. Johnson, Ina d,
Johnson, his wife, A S. Hoag, defendants
By virtue and in pursuance OF Judgment of
foreclosure and sale rendered by said Court
in the above entitled action dated the 27th day
of October, 1898, authorizing and directing me
as referee to make sale of the mortgage prem
ises in said action, will on the 9th day of Jan
uary, A. D. 1900, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, at
the front door of the post office in the city of
EdgertOn, in said Rock County, offer for sale
and sell at public auction to the highest bidder
the following described mortgaged premises,
viz:
A part of the north east quarter of the south
east quarter of section thirty-siX 1867 in town
ship two (2) north of range twelve Q2J east in
Rock County, Wisconsin, bounded as follows:
Beginning DIT the southeast corner of said
north east quarter Of the southeast quarter
and running thence north westerly along a line
drawn from said point of beginning straight
towards the north west corner Of said north
east quarter of said southeast quarter one
hundred one rods and twenty-fOur C24 links,
thence north to the north line Of said north
east quarter of the south east quarter, thence
east to the east side of said section, thence
south to the place of beginning.
Dated November 18th, 1899.
l.. j. DICKINSON,
j. p. TOwNE Referee.
PLAINTIFFS Attorney.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-08
Costly Lessons.

"What's that there young mans
business?" asked Mr. Paryenu.
"Hes tutor, 1 believe" replied his
wife.
"What does he teach?"
Zone of them old sciences s'pose,"
answered Mrs. Parvenu. II amt just
sure what it is, but last night Maybelle
told me he was giving her some lessons
in oscillation"
"Well, / s'pose she's got to be edu-
Gated" returned the old man. 81 only
hope he won't charge no fancy price
for his lessons. Post.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-08
ROBERTS BORE HIMSELF WELL
His Daughter Watched the PROCEEDINGS
From the Gallery.

His Daughter Watched the PROCEEDINGS
From the Gallery.
1t must be said in justice to the
Utah man that he has q fine appear-
ance and bore himself with dignity
through very trying ordeal. He was
on hand when Clerk Mcdowell called
the house to order ana sat quietly and
placidly through the tedious business
of three or four roll calls and other
features of the organization. He took
q seat to the right of the speaker and
half dozen rows from the front. I'm
mediately behind him sat Bailey of
Texas and on his left a young mem
Der from Brooklyn. Roberts was the
center of observation for the thousands
mostly ladieS-WhO thrOnged the GAL
lerieS, but it was not until he started
down the aisle III response to the call
of his name that the spectators got a
good look at him while Taylor was
making his speech. Roberts remained
immOvable. He clutched the rails Of
the seats on either side of him and
leaning forward slightly, listened atten-
lively to every word uttered against
him. His face wOr ca look of bold de-
flance, and never for one minute did
he change color in the slightest or dis
play signs of nervousness.
Although Roberts was not sworn in
he secured seat. This, however was
by an accident pure and simple. In
the seat-drawing lottery no provision
had been made for Roberts, but when
the drawing was completed two others
as we'll as himself had not been pro-
vided with seats, and the speaker
asked and scured from the house gen
eral permission for those members
who had not drawn seats to make such
selections as they could. Under this
authority Roberts got seat in an OBJ
scure portion of the hall. His GaEgh-
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-08

Salient Points of What He Bad to Say to
Congress This Year.


Congress This Year.
Washington, Dec. 6.-The presidents
message was read to congress yeSter-
day. He declares the national finances
in good shape with a coming surplus
of $4O,OOO,0O0; holds it necessary to
build up the merchant marine; says
legislation is needed antagonistic to
trusts; declares our foreign relations
pleasant generally, but refers to Turkey
as hard to get along with; comes out
for the gold standard; deplores the
Anglo-Boer war and congratulates the
country on the settlement of the Sa-
moan question.
He advocates congressional legisla-
tion to protect aliens from mobs; says
Cuba is progressing in the direction of
capacity for independence, which he
insists must be given the island in the
redemption of our pledge; recommends
the increase in the pensions of soldiers
widows demanded by the G. A. R.;
recommends an increased navy and
indorses the proposition for reform in
the classification of secOnd-class mail
matter.
AS to the Philippines he declares the
first thing is to whip the rebels and
the next to give them all the self-gov-
eminent the natives can stand. He
denies explicitly that any one speaking
for the United States promised indie
pendence to the Filipinos, and claims
that AguinaldO and his following do
not represent the mass Of the people of
the islands,.
He urges legislation to give Hawaii
and Alaska better governments, and
more of the same for Porto Rico, in
Guiding free trade between the United
States and Porto Rico. He again de-
nounces lynching and closes with a de-
Tense of his civil service order Of May
90 1900
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-08
CEl7ERED|N ROBERTS
Most of the interest Of the Open
ing Session of the Repre-.
sentatIVes.
TAYLOR OF OHIO ASKS AN INQUIRY

Utah Man Listens Calmly to the Indict-
ment Against Him, and His Daughter
Hears 1t From the INTERPRETATIONS
Signed by 100000 Persons Against
Seating the Mormon Statesman House
Clears the Slate of Preliminaries and Is
Ready For Business - Senate Session
Very Short.
Washington, Dec. 5.-An enormous
crowd witnessed the opening scenes in
the house. The principal interest cen
tered in the disposition Of the case of
Roberts, the Mormon representative
from Utah. Those who anticipated a
sensational announcement were disap-
pointed. The programme outlined by
the Republican leaders at their con-
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-08

kidney trouble.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble, because the heart is
over-working in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
1t used to be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced to the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ming in kidney trouble.
If you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect of Dr.. Kilmer's
Swamp-ROOt, the great kidney remedy is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures of the most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits EcIk"
by all druggists in fifty
cent and one-dolar siz
es. You may have ssss a Eslss sss5sassgs
sample bottle by mail Home of swamp-Root
free, also pamphlet telling you how to find
out if you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Dr.. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, NY
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-08
FILIPINOs STRIKE HARD.
Eight Hundred Attack Garrison of 200,
Kill Eight and Woundy Many

Kill Eight and Woundy Many.
Manila, Dec. 6, II a. m.-Last night
attacked the American garrison of 200
at Vigan, province of South Ilocos. The
American loss was eight killed and
many wounded
After very hard fighting the Filipi-
nos were driven off and through the
mountains, leaving thirty-fve dead
Colonel Bisbee is now reinforcing the
garrison. Fears are entertained re-
garding various small bodies of Gener-
al Young's troops in the province of
ANra
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-08
Heaviest Capture of the War.

Washington, Dec. "a telegram
received yesterday by the press stated
that General Lawton, at Bambong,
was in telegraphic communication
with the insurgents at Bayombong,
twenty miles away, relative to surren-
der of the Filipino forces at that place.
Last night the press received the fol-
lowing, which indicates that the sur
render has been accomplished
manila, Dec. 9, 900 a. m.-General
Conon surrendered 800 officers and
men with rifles, several American,
and seventy Spanish prisoners, and
the garrison at Bayombong, province
of Neuva Vizcaya, to Lieutenant Mon
roe, with fifty men Of the Fourth cav
Q1rv -
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-08
Increase in Wages.

Webster, Mass, Dee. 5.-Eben S.
Stevens has posted notices in his wool
en- mills at Quinnebang, Conn. an
nouncing a general increase of 10 per
cent. in the wages of his employees, the
new sale of prices to go into effect
the present week. Teh increase will
beneft 600 people.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-08
Steadfast Nature.

81 have seen Brother Bruggetts grow
from a poor young man to a middle
aged millionaire" said the aged minis
ter, ''and it has not changed him one
bit. When he first entered my church,
he established the habit of putting a
quarter in the plate every Sunday, and,
though he has since grown rich, he
puts in his % cents"- indianapolis
Journal.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-08
What do the Children Drink?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
you tried the new food drink called
GRAIN-O? It is delicious and nourish-
ing and takes the place of COTE, The
more Grain-O you give the children the
more health you distribute through their
systems. Grain-O is made of pure grains
and when properly prepared tastes like
the choice grades of coffee but costs
about q as much. All grocers sell it.
Is and Is cents.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-08
American University Scheme.

Indianapolis, Dec. 4.-The Methodist
college presidents discussed the great
American university at their last ses-
sion Saturday afternoon. Bishop
Hurst, in charge of the movement,
says all but small amount of the nee
essary $5,OOO,OOO has been raised. The
history building is already up at a cost
of 1925 600
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-08
Another Six-Day Bike Race.

New York, Dec. 5.-Another six-day
bicycle race was started at II o'clock
Sunday night at Madison Square gar
den. Thirty-eight men lined up for
the opening pistol, which was fired
by James J. Jeffries , the pugilist.
Among the riders are Miller of Chica-
go, Waller and Schineer of New York,
and other Well-knoWn men.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-08
Marrow Escape from Death,

Lacrosse, Wis, Dec. 6.-Miss Helen
Burton, a society belle Of Lacrosse,
had a narrow escape from death by
strangulation while at dinner at the
home of her grandfather, Captain [. FL.
Moulton. A piece Of oyster shell be-
came fastened in her throat and was
only removed with considerable diff
cufty.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-08
Try Grain-O! Try Grain-O!

Ask your grocer today to show yon q
package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink
that takes the place of coffee. The chill
dren may drink it without injury rs we'll
GRATN-O has that rich seal Blown Of
Mocha or Java. but it is made from pure
grain. and the most delicate stomach re-
ceives it without distress. d the price
of coffee. 15c and 25c per package
Sold by all grocers.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-08
NINE MEN BADLY HURT.
Two Will and Third May Die as the Re
suit of an Explosion.

"
suit of an Explosion.
Joliet, His, Dec. 6.-The explosion Of
a boiler in the billet mill at the Joliet
plant of the Illinois Steel company yes
terday caused frightful injuries to
nine men, with another man missing,
possibly buried beneath the debris. All
the men were burned and scalded. Two
Patrick Sullivan and Henry Ashes
ter-will probably die. Fireman John
Mcbride was blown fifteen feet and
badly burned. William McMullen, as
sistant to superintendent, may not re-
cover.
Others injured, though not fatally,
are: w. f. Shom, S. E. Butler, Joseph
Smith, Gus Rotate, Newton Farmer.
colored. The missing mans name is
Miller
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-08
Why He Was WakefuI.

the dyspeptic.
"Overwork?' %
'No; heard one of those songs about
siumber sweetly, sweet dreams be
thine, and the COMPOUNDED tune kept
running through my head all nightv'-
Washington Star.