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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-08-31

a perimetre Of nearly thirty miles. Lit
tleton's division and two brigades OF
cavalry, ali under Butler, operated
southwest of Dalmanutha.
Opposed Buffers Advance.
''French, with two brigades of caval-
ry, moved northwest of Belfast, driv-
ing the enemy to Lekenvly, on the
MISUNDERSTANDING road. AS soon as
French reached Lekenvly Pole-Carew
advanced from Belfast in support. The
enemy, in considerable strength, OPP
posed Buffers and POle-Carew's adj
vance. He brought three long-toms
and many other guns and pOmpoms
Quick firing guns into action. The
firing until after dark was hot and
persistent. Butler hopes his casualties
will not exceed forty. Pole-CareW
has not yet reported. The Beers are
making a determined stand. They
have a large number Of guns, the
country is difficult and well suited for
their tactics, and is less favorable to
cavalry than any we have hitherto
worked over"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-08-31
DIES IN A STRANGE PLACE
Leaving New Born Babe, with No Means
of Identification.

Portage, Wis, Aug. %. - An un-
known woman, having a ticket from
Mosinee, Wis, to Chicago, was taken
from st. Paul train in this city Thurs
day afternoon, and, shortly after Civ
ing birth to a child, she died, being
unable to give her name or address.
Those who attended her in her dying
moments say she was either German
or Bohemian.
There is nothing about her clothing
to indicate who she is, and inquiry is
being made by the officials of Mosinee
and also by the railroad officials. The
tiny wait, born among strangers and
rendered an orphan an hour afterward.
is being tenderly cared for by some
charitable women Of this city.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-08-31
His Dam Went Out with the Tide.

Monticello, Wis, Aug. 2S-J. H.
Staedtler, owner Of the Monticello
roller mill, a former Milwaukeean, is
in hard luck. The massive new stone
dam which he had erected at cost of
$1,000, in place of the one recently
washed out, is also thing of the past.
The recent heavy rains caused the Sug-
ar river to rise very rapidly, thus I'M
dermining the dam and allowing the
water to escape in great streams. AS
result the entire wall is out and the
work will have to be done over again.
Until this is done the mill will have to
he Onerated by steam
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-08-31
Mayor Captures a Burglar.

Trempleau, Wis, Aug. 29.-Mayor
H. Hoberton distinguished himself by
graphing with a burglar who was
leaving his house by way of a window
at 2 O'Clock in the morning. The thief
was held until the arrival of officers
and then placed in Jail. He gave his
name as Joseph Trent, aIsl had previ-
ously entered the residence of Thomas
BOhen.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-08-31

Milwaukee, Aug. 24.-At their con-
vention Wednesday the Populist de-
cided to abandon the idea of nominal
ing a state ticket and instead ratified
the list Of presidential electors as Sc
lected by the Democratic state con-
vention. Robert Schilling was elected
chairman of the state central commit
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-08-31
Beers Work a Ruse.
ENCAMPMENT OF PYTHIANs
Engaging the Attention of People of g.
troit-Many knights Arrive,

trOIS-AAdIN AAuASHIS ATEAtc,
Detroit, Aug. pa myriad of in
candescent lights stretched across
Woodward avenue all the way from
the river to Grand Circus park beamed
welcome last night to the incoming
Pythian Knights During yesterday
there We're more spectators than
knights at the big encampment of
the Uniform Rank, only few scat
tered regiments arriving during the
morning, but as night approached the
air resounded with music of the bands
accompanying companies, regiments
and brigades of uniformed Pythians.
Religious services were held last
evening in the Central Methodist
church, with sermon by Chaplain-in-
Chief E. G. SandersOn. At the camp
grounds there were concerts by the
various bands. The first formal exer-
cises Of the biennial gathering will be
at 5 p. N. today.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-08-31
Prohibitionists of Wisconsin.

Madison, Wis, Aug. 24.-The state
Prohibition convention made w. III.
Clark. of Ripon, temporary and perma-
uent chairman and L. III. Larson. Of
Green Bay secretary. J. B. Smith, of
Madison was nominated for governor.
A complete state ticket was named
and presidential electors selected.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-08-31

". B. Conklin, Bowersville, O., says:
II received more benefit from Foley's
Kidney cure than from months of treat
ment by physicians" Take no substi
tute. Perry & Doty.
Where the digestion is good, and tn
general powers of the systemin healthy
state, worms can find no habitation in
the human body. Whites Cream Yer
mlfuge not only destroys every worm,
but corrects all arrangements of the d.
gestiveorgan Price 25 cts. Ell. j. Stangl.
The greatest skin specialist in Amer
lean originated the formula for Banner
Salve. For all skin diseases, all cuts Or
sores, and for piles, it's the most healing
medicine. Perry & Doty.
The dread of people with weak lungs
who suffer with stubborn coughs is con-
sumption. Foley's Honey and Tar, If
taken in time, cures the cold, heals the
lungs and always cures inc1pient con-
sumption. Perry & Doty.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-08-31
NEARLY A WHOLE FAMILY
Drown at Kaukanua, Wis, Mother and
Three Children Going Down.

Three Children Going Down.
Kaukanua, Wis, Aug. 27.-In full
view of a large party Of picnickers
Mrs. Henry Quaddy and three little
sons were drowned in the river yester-
day afternoon while Quaddy with his
daughter narrowly escaped the same
fate.
Quaddy, who is a carpenter, and his
family were in a small skiff about half
way across the river when the boat
was overturned, Quaddy by clinging
to the boat managed to save his -
year-old daughter. while his wife and
three sons, aged from 6 to 8 years,
xynrn drowned
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-08-31
Wisconsin Soldiers Go Home.

Camp Douglas, Wis.,, Aug. 27.-The
sixteen companies Of the Third regi-
ment and the Tenth battalion, Wiscon-
sin National Guard, were paid Friday
morning, after which they turned in
their supplies from the state at the
quartermaster's department and
cleared up camp preparatory to leav-
inU
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-08-31
PRESIDENT STAYS AWAY.
He Decides He Cannot Attend the G.. A.
Encampment at Chicago.

Encampment at Chicago.
Washington, Aug. 27.-Owing to the
continued pressure Of public business
of immediate Importance, the president
has been obliged to withdraw his ac-
ceptance of the invitation to attend the
national encampment of the G. A. r.
at Chicago, and the several other invi-
tations incident to that occasion.
Secretary Cortelyou has advised Exec
utive Director Harper, Commander
in-Chief Shaw and others of this deci-
sion and of the keen disappointment
felt by the president that he will be un-
able to be present during the encamp-
ment.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-08-31
First publication Aug. II, 1900.
Notice to Creditors.
NTATE OF WISCONSIN.

STATE OF WISCONSIN,
oCounty Court for Rock County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that alta general term
of the county court to be held in and for said
county at the court house, in the city Of James
VILE in said county on the first Tuesday Of
February A. D. 1901, being February 5th 1901,
at O'Clock a. m. the following matter will be
heard, considered and adjusted:
All claims against Ambrose S. Phillips. late
Of the city OF Edgerton, in said county, de-
ceased
All claims must be presented for allowance
to said court, at the court house in the city of
GAINESVILLE in said county, on or before the 9Th
day of February A. D., 1901, or be barred
Dated August lSt 1900
By the court,
j. W. SALE,
County Judge
L E. GETTLE, Attorney for eXecutrix.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-08-31
No New Trial for Caleb Powers.

Georgetown, Ky, Aug 24.-After
considering the affidavits submitted by
both sides, and hearing arguments,
Judge Cantrill has oyerruled the mo-
ton for a new trial in the case OF Ca
leb Powers, and Powers has been sent
to Louisville for safekeeping.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-08-31

London, Aug. 2S,-The war office
has received the following dispatch
from Lord Roberts: THE Beers have
been beaten back by Bruce Hamilton
at Winburg. General Olivier has been
captured"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-08-31
BOER POTTER EXECUTED.
Lieut. COrdua, Convicted of Completely
Against Lord Roberts, Is Shot.

Against Lord Roberts, Is Shot.
London Aug. 27.-Lieutenant Cor
due, the BOer officer convicted by
cOurt-martial as one of the ringleaders
in the conspiracy to abduct Lord Rob
erts and to kill leading British officers,
was executed at Pretoria late in the
afternoon. Lord Roberts, to whom the
verdict and sentence of the court had
been referred approved it and the exc
cution followed within a few hours.
COrdua walked fearleSSly to the gar
den behind the jail. AT his own re-
Guest he was not bound and sat in a
chair with fOlden arms. He told Cap
tain Barchard, commanding the firing
party, that he was ready and tcn bUt-
let's struck him. The body was buried
near the spot where the lieutenant
fell.
Cordua was one of a dozen men i'm
plicated in the conspiracy. The plan
was to enter the quarters of the lead
ing British officers in Pretoria at a Sig
nal and to kill all but Lord Roberts,
who was to be carried by relays Of
horses to the nearest Boer camp. At
his trial COrdua asserted that he was
drunk when he joined the conspiracy,
! and that he had been prompted by a
British secret service agent.
Beers Work a Ruse.
Krugersdorp, Aug. 27.-Command-
ant DeLarey appeared before Bank
station with large force and sum-
moned the garrison, commanded by
Lord Albermale, to surrender, which
the garrison refused to do. In the
meantime De Wet took advantage Of
this ruse and crossed the river towards
the Orange River colony.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-08-31

London, Aug. 2S.-The following
dispatch has been received from Lord
Roberts:
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-08-31
OLIVIER rs A PRISONER.

NOers Beaten hack at Vinburg by Britfsh
Under Bruce Hamilton.
lorenzo Marques, Aug. 2S.-Heavy
lighting is reported to have occurred
at Machadodorp. The Beers are said
to have been defeated with great loss,
leaving their guns and ammunition in
the hands of the British.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-08-31

freely with the commission, which is a
judicial and not knOck-dOwn and
drag-out agency. 1t is known that the
railroads especially are very busy with
agents over the state in getting infor-
nation, merely to show the way in
which private property escapes taxa
ton. The commission will also pre-
sent a vast amount of accurate and
disinterested data on which to base its
recommendations
Nearly $a9,OOO.OOO Increase.
The agricultural department has is
sued figures showing the value of live
stock Jan. /, 1900. as compared with
that of the same day in 1896. The Wis
cOnSin figures follow.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-08-31

Belfast, Aug. 26.-Engaged the en-
envy the greater part of the day over
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-09-11
DEATH OF MR.. SEWALL.

There passed away in Bath. Name,
on Wednesday. one of the pest men IN
| America Arthur Sewall's name has
been honored in Democratic councils
for a quarter OF a century. hou@h
not an orator or trained in public life.
| there has not been a Democratic cam
uaion in twenty wears III which he has
not given his counsel and assistance.
He is a Democrat from principle ana
IN an the wears Of unbrOken Repub-
lican victories in Maine, Arthur Sc
wall was as unfaltering IN devotion
TO Democracy as if he had lived III a
State where victory followed effort.
He was modest. upright. grave, sin
cere His word was his bond. In his
community he had the respect OF men
of all parties and all scots. lie had
no smallneSs and no narrCWnesS. lie
was built upon broad lines. lie
thonoht for himself and had the cOur-
ace Of his convictions. lie was an
arnest advocate of Dimetalhsm when
the Democracy of his whole section
opposed it.. HIS advocacy was based
upon study and investigation. When
he made up his mind hat blmetal-
ism was a better system OF
finance than the gold standard. he de
clared his convictions without rescr-
vation. 1t did not affect him in the
least that he was in the minority. lie
sought 10 follow what was right
rather than what was popular.
In the campaign of 1896 Mr.. Sc
wall. in a position that called for wis
dom IF a high order, bore himself
with such dignity as to win the re-
spect of good men of ali parties who
appreciated the delicacy of his posi-
ton. He was misunderstood by some
and miSiudoed. He was assailed and
misrepresented by demagogues and
bitter partisans. \ man less self
contained would have permitted the
I'm iust and malicious attacks to have
led him into making blunders. Mr..
Sewall had not sought the high Of
fee for which he was named, ne ac-
cepted the nomination as a call to
duty. and he was unmoved from his
course of high-minded patriotism
throughout the ordeal that tested the
quality Of the man.
In his home life Mr.. Sewall was
a model man, a charming host, an up
right business man. q patriot and was
one who feared God and walked up
rightly"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-09-11
E CENT COTTON.

The planters Of the South are just
now more completely masters Of the
cotton situation than they have been
in many Years. and ten cent cotton
seems a certainty in the near future.
Special dispatches to the New York
Commercial. from Galveston and
Houston, say that for the last
three weeks men representing
New England and European
cotton mills have been in
Texas buying new cotton as fast as
it came forward, and this week the
inquiries to secure snpples have been
especially noticeable. Offerings are
scare and buyers are offering 9 11-16
cents for all cotton that can be deliv-
cred to them during the month Of
September.
The Commercials dispatches 90 on
to say:
The lateness Of the + is beyond
all calculation and there threatens to
be serious trouble in filling engage
ments. 1t is known that freight room
for 10000 bales for September sail
ing has been engaged here. but the
engagements We're predicted upon a
rather free movement in September.
Vet there is 10 evidence of II
volume OF cotton coming forward.
there seems no likelihood of the re-
ceipts at Galveston approNimating the
mOuu Of ocean room engaged.
"RepOrtS from the interior are that
planters and merchants are excited,
and are firm in the belief that they
control the situation.
There IS an earnest propaganda
for a slow marketing of the crop. and
with the remarkable advance of the
last few days as evidence Of the
trades needs, the farmers are more
susceptible to this KIND Of argument
than they ever ave been before.
The price paid today at the depOts
in the interior is the highest the pro
ducer has received in the last decade.
At the same time the price at the de
pots in Texas is higher than the quo
ted price of the September option in
New York.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-09-11
IS GALVESTON WIPED OIJ;
h Has Been Visited by Immense Destr,.
ton at Least.
When Ia>t Heard From the Waters Of the Gulf Wz.p
ing Into the Town and Bridges to the Mainland
Were Swept Away by the Wind. The CITY
Now Shut Out From the World.
Try the Associated Press.)

New Orleans, Sept. s.-A speclal from
Dallas. Texas. says all Texas IS IN a
keen state of doubt and uncertainty to-
night concerning the fate OF Galveston
Island and city which is shut OF from
communication IN everybody's mind is
the suspicion that a calamity rests be-
hind the lack Of information from the
Gulf coast. 1t is reported that immense
destruction has befallen Galveston and
other places. 1t is said that the bridges
leading from the mainland to the island
have been swept away by the terrible
fury Of the wind and the rolling III of the
water in the bay and if this is so 1T IS
not seen how the town could have es-
caped. The last report from Galveston
stated that the Gulf waters were en-
croaching rapidly on the beach and that
the flood had extended into a portion Of
the city for several blocks. The waves
were very high and bOisterOus in the
bay and considerable damage was being
lone to small craft. The rain had been
very heavy all day and traffic was en-
tirely suspended. The Southern Pacific
wharves had been damaged to the eX-
tent # $50, 900.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-09-11
DAMAGE WROUGHT AT HOUSTON.
Wind Blowing Sixty Miles IN Hour. Nothing
From Galveston at Midnight.
(By the Associated Press.)

Houston, Texas, Sept. S.-CMidnight)-
The vino is blowing sixty miles an hour
in Houston at midnight and great damage
is being done to business houses and
residences throughout the city. The AS
ISOLATED Press wire is the only one that
is working. The electric light plant has
been closed down as the wires became
crossed with telephone and several per-
sons were shocked, though none was Sc
riOusly hurt. Several great brick and
iron stacks have been blown over and
tin roofs are as numerous on the ground
as on houses.
The streets are utterly deserted. So
ia" there nave been no casualties in
Houston.
The storm has spread to the interior
and there is great anxiety in this city.
People are Offering extraordinary sums to
the telegraph companies to get mes
Sages through to Galveston and other
points. Up to midnight nothing has been
heard fro Galveston.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-09-11
TWO DEAL BODIES FOUND.
Men Frozen to Death in the Mountains Last
Winter.
Especial to News and O~bserver.)

~" '>'S oiA 'oG -
Murphy, n. c., Sept. S.-News reaches
here that the bodies of Arthur sherman
and a man named O'Neil, who were last
seen in the Big Mountains last December
were found on Santeetla creek in Graham
county last Thursday. When last seen
they had a jug Of liquor with them. The
weather at the time was extremely cold.
and 1t is supposed that they lay down
and were frozen to death. Their cloth
ing was in a good state Of preservation.
Sherman was from Michigan and has a
wife and children living at Robbinsville
Nothing is known of O'Neil, but ne is said
to be from Virginia.
The funeral OF DR.. Benjamin Mayheld.
one of our Oldest and most highly re-
spected citizens, took place this after
noon. Several days ago he was thrown
from his horse and received internal
injuries that caused his death. He was
eighty-twO years old.
In a difficulty in Graham county yes
terday, Harry Cooper struck John Far
ley on the head with a rock. knocking
him down. AS Farley rose he fired at
Cooper twice, one shot taking effect in
the left side of his back. HI may re
cover.
Oliver NJ. Lewis was killed on Cruise
Island in Brunswick county, by d. ]
They had a dispute about a piece Of land
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-09-11
COTTON WORTH TWELVE CENTS

Last year. just about the time the
farmers We're picking cotton. this pa
per urged the farmers not to rush it
TO market but if necessary to borrow
money and hold their crop for the
rise in price that wa certain to fol-
low the short crop. We proved hat
cotton was worth ten cents a pound.
Those farmers who held their cotton
obtained ten cents q pound for it. and
If there had been a thorough concert
OF action among the producers, not a
pound Of last years crop would have
sold for less than ten cents.
This year the conditions for a large
price are even better than twelve
months ago. Then the mills had a
fair supply on hand from the crop
OF the previous year. Now they have
very little cotton stored and must
buy shortly of the new crop or shut
down their mills. The crop of this
season Will be under ten million bales.
The estimate OF the Commissioners of
Agriculture OF all the cotton States is
9,1o4,3UO bales. This estimate. how
ever said the Commissioners. lis
'''pJ'oI " t1t H'dtllSJ tOlitlllCilS LOT
the month of September. and also
killing frOsts later on" The Govern
ment estimate is Il little ahead Of this
estimate. Last year the estimates OF
the Commissioners were within 100.
900 bales of the cotton crop. They
Joln this year in urging the farmers
10 hold their crop so as not to de
press the market by rushing the
staple to market as soon as the pick
ing is over.
What is cotton worth? 1t is to,
soon to say positively. 1t is certain
that it is worth ten cents. Not a bal,
ought to be sold for less. The bank
n money lenders will let farmer
have enough money to hold thei
crop. 1t is as plain as a pikestaff tina
cotton will go above ten cents unles
the farmers themselves press tn
price down by rushing it to marke,
II they hold it and sell discreetlI
they will get a fair price. If the,
hurry it to town, the price will b
low.
The price of cotton this season ma
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-09-11
DESTRUCTION AT ROCKPORT.
Reported That a Club House Was Blown Away
Lives Lost.
(By the Associated Press.)

w 1T -tS9OOIdLGU ItoS.J
New Orleans, La, Sept. 8.-A special
from Houston, Texas, says:
There is an unconfirmed rumor that
the hurricane raging along the Gulf coast
has played havoc with the town Of Rock
port, on the lower coast, and that the
great club house built by f. II. r. Green
near there has been blown away with the
loss CT life, as there were several guests
IN the house, Their names are not known
mere. The same eport says a cyclone
ragged through Live Oak county. Tele-
phone and telegraph wires are down along
the coast.
The wind has blown a hurricane all
day and has been accompanied by a driv-
ing rain in Houston. Considerable dam
age has been done, but all of a minor
character"