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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-07-06

nearly exhausted; situation desperate.
German minister going to tsung-li-
yamen murdered by Chinese soldiers
American, Italian, Duty @ legations
burned. Twenty thousand Chinese
soldiers inside; 10000 outside Pekin;
1000 reported bound Tientsin; still
fighting Tientsin. Communication
Tientsin by rail and river insecure.
''KEMPFF."
Thr word DUTY" in Admiral
Kempf's dispatch is taken to mean
Dutch" in reference to that legation.
Another cablegram from the ad-
miral says:
"Chefoo, July 1.-Secretary of Navy,
Observation-Disclosures has run aground:
it is not in a dangerous position; about
IS degrees north latitude, 20 degrees
40 minutes east longitude. Have sent
to her assistance three naval vessels.
1t is reported that there is water in
one compartment. The commander of
the Oregon did not request assistance,
Japanese man-of-war having board
ed vessel"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-07-06
The
Chicago


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pie. 1t is made up to attract people who think.
Is not neutral or colorless, constantly trim
ming in an endeavor to please both sides, but
1t is independent in the best sense of the word.
1t has pronounced opinions and is fearless in
expressing them, but it is always fair to it's
opponents.
Matters of national vital public interest
get more space in THE TRIBUNE than in any
other paper in the West.
For these reasons it is the newspaper Won
should read during the forthcoming political
campaign.
THE TRIBUNE'S financial columns never
mislead the public.
It's facilities for gathering news, both local
and foreign, are far superior to those of any
other newspaper in the West.
1t presents the news in as fair a way as pos
sible. and let's it's readers form their opinions
While it publishes the most comprehensive
articles on all news features, il you are busy
the Summary of THE DAILY TRIBUNE"
published daily on the first page gives you
briefly all the news of the day within one col
umn.
It's sporting news is always the best, and it's
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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-07-06
NATIONAL PROHIBITIONIsTs.
Wool1ey and Metcalf the Ticket for Presi
dent and Vice President.

dent and Vice President.
Chicago, June 29.-Yesterday the
Prohibition national convention de-
voted to nominating men for president
and vice president. Three men were
named for president-JOhn G. WOolley
and Hale Johnson, of Illinois, and DR.
S. G. Swallow. of Pennsylvania. John
son withdrew, and the ballot was
taken with only two candidates. When
the result was announce@-WOolley
$50; Swallow, 32O-a perfect tempest
of cheering ensued, and the nOmina-
ton amid renewed cheers was made
unanimous.
A. A. Stevens, of Pennsylvania, then
secured the floor. 1T would make the
ticket the strongest we ever had" he
shouted, ito nominate S. G. Swallow
for vice president" This started the
convention again. Hats, canes, UNI
brellas, fans, pampas plumes-
thing but the chairs-filled the air,
While the delegates, already hoarse
from shouting, lost their voices in a
long continued roar of ''Woolley.
Swalloww ''Woolley, Swallow" Some
body started America" and the dele
gates and spectators joined with thun-
derous accord in the words
Meanwhile the Pennsylvania delega-
ton retired to consider whether or not
to accept second place on the ticket
for Swallow. After a brief conference
the chairman of the delegation an
nounced that DR.. Swallow would not
accept the nomination. Henry B.
Metcalf, Of Rhode Island; DR.. E. L..
Eaton, of Des MOines, Ia; Thomas r.
CaskardOn, of West Virginia, and JAS.
\. Tate, Of Tennessee, were placed in
nomination. Tate, however, withdrew
his name. The roll was called and
resulted in an overwhelming vote in
favor of Metcalf
The platform adopted is very long
in view of the fact that it has but one
plank-prohibtion Of the manufacture
or sale as a beverage Of Intoxicating
drinks, which prohibition is declared to
b enearer the cure for all the ills of
mankind of whatsoever character, than
any other reform. The platform cen
Sures the president of the United
States and his administration. The &C.
tiOnOfthe party in power in permitting
the maintenance of th earmy canteen
is pronounced Unreasonable nulifica-
ton of the rights of the Christian peO-
pie. 1t severely criticises the president
for serving wine in the White House,
and charges him with injuring the
cause Of temperance and prohibition
more than any president that ever
filed the office. 1t pr0claims both par
ii es to be il the control of the rum
power.
A separate resolution was adopted in
favor of woman suffrage.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-07-06
ROUGH RIDERS REUNION
Governor Roosevelt Given the Place of
Honor III the Parade.

Governor Roosevelt Given the Place OF
Honor III the Parade.
Oklahoma City, 0. T., July 3.-Gov-
ernOr Roosevelt arose early and after
breakfast with General Metcalf, Paul
Morton and few other guests in Mr..
Morton's private car, the governor be-
gan to put in his time exchanging
greetings with his old comrades. Ev-
erybody in town, and it is estimated
that besides the population of $4,000,
there were 10000 strangers within the
city's gates, seemed anxious to meet
Oklahoma City's distinguished guest
and grasp his hand. Indians, cow
boys, regular army men and rough rid
ers were his constant attendants
throughout the day.
The reunion was fairly inaugurated
by the civic and military parade in
which Governor Roosevelt was given
the place of honor. During it's prog
reSs through the streets the rough rid
ers and their famous commander were
greeted with extraordinary demOnstra
tons of enthusiasm from the thrOngS
which lined the streets. The parade
proceeded to the compress grounds,
where the formal exercises of the day
took place The welcoming address
in behalf of Oklahoma territory was
given by Governor Cassius N. Barnes,
and in behalf OF the city by Mayor
Lee VanWinkle. The address of the
day was by Governor Roosevelt.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-07-06
OREGON ON THE ROCKS.
The Iris and Zafira Go to the Rescue of
the Batt1eship.


Washington, July 2.-The navy
department has received cablegram
from Captain Wilde of the Oregon,
dated Chefoo. confirming the report
that his ship is aground fifty miles
from Taku. The Iris and another re-
lief ship are now with the Oregon. The
point where the Oregon grounded is
fifty miles west-northwest of ChefOO.
Taku is $50 miles west of Pinnacle
rock, where she struck.
The following dispatches were re-
ceived at the navy department relative
to the grounding of the Oregon:
"ChefOO, June 29.-Secretary of the
Navy: Anchored yesterday in dense
fog in seventeen fathoms three miles
south Of How Ike light, Gulf of Pc
Chi, Sent out two boats and sounded.
Least water five and one-half fathoms.
Weather clear. Got under way and
struck Pinnacle rock. Much water in
forward compartment. Perfect smooth.
Shall charter steamer if possible at
Chefoo and tighten the ship. Rock
through side of ship above double bot
tom about frame 10. Small holes also
through bottom of ship. WILDE
''Chefoo, June 29.-Secretary of the
Navy. Washington. Iris gone to as
Sistance of the Oregon.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-07-06

Shanghai. July 2.-The British con-
sui, at Chefoo telegraphs that Baron
Won Ketteler, German minister at Pc
king, was murdered by native troops
June IS. Three legations-it is not
stated which-were still undestroyed
June %. The American consul here
states that Yung Lu telegraphed June
that morning, but the situation was
desperate and he doubted whether the
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-07-06
ST. LOUIS STRIKE ENDED.
Street Car Company and Its Former EN-
pIoyes Reach an Agreement.

st. Louis, July 3.-An agreement
between tie ST Louis Transit COM
pany and its former employees has
been signed by representatives of the
Transit company and by the executive
committee Of the employees. The agree
ment provides for rates of pay and
hours of service according 20 the
agreement of March 10, 1900. Every
employee of the company is to be free
to join or not to join any Organiza ton,
but any attempt on the part Of an EN-
ploye to induce aAOther emplOye by
intimidation or threats to join any
union shall be cause for the discharge
of the person guilty of such attempt.
Men who were in the company's
service on May I last are to be given
work whenever the company needs adj
ditionaI men. but the men now at
work are not to be discharged. No
person shall be employed, however,
who has been guilty of any acts of
lawlessness or violence. AS a result
Of the agreement the strike has been
declared off.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-07-06
Uucle Sans Casualties i'm China.

Washington, July 3.-The navy de-
partment last night received the fol-
lowing cablegram from Admiral
Kempff, dated at Chefoo, as follows:
"Casualties to date-CorpOral James
f. Lannigan, privates J. X. Miller, w.
FL. Norris, Ed Provensal, John Hunter
and w. II. Nichols, Boatswains Mate
L. Thomas, Gunners Mate B. Benson,
Apprentice H \. Broman, Landsman
II. Severson, seriously wounded; Cadet
Taussig, Boatswain's Mate Holyoke,
Coxswain Thomas and thirty-four 9th
ers slightly wounded
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-07-06
Lost Finger While Blowing Safe.

Chicago, July 3.-After binding and
gagging three men who slept in the
place. two cracksmen made botch Of
their work upon the safe of the Globe
Laundry company at 1919 Morgan
street at an early hour in the morning.
They caused a premature explosion
of dynamite, and instead of opening Il
way to treasures. finger was blown
off the hand of one of the safe-blow-
ers, and they left the job incomplete.
The finger is a clew the police of the
Desplaines street station have that
may lead to the identity of the wound
ed robber.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-07-06
Fatal Fall of q Porch.

Chicago, July 3.-While August
Mantey was moving his household eff
fects the rear porch of the house fell,
carrying with it his daughter Lottie
and her infant sister Nellie. The baby
was instantly killed and Lottie so bad
ly injured that her death is expected.
August Mantey and his brother Gothal
were also badly hurt in the wreck.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-07-06

ease. Rear Admiral Philip was in
command of the Texas at the destruc-
tion of Cervera's feet off the coast of
Cuba during the Spanish-American
war.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-07-06
WORST TO Be FEARED
Rayon Ketteler, German Minister,
Again Reported the Vic
tim of An Sin.
NATIVE TROOPS KILL HIM JUNE lS
Situation as to the Legations Was
Desperate on June 20.

London, July 2.-Official dispatches
received by the consular body at
Shanghai confirm in the fullest man
ner the report of the butchery of
Baron Van Ketteler. He was riding
on Legation street when he was at
tackled by Chinese troops and Boxers,
dragged from his horse and killed. His
body was hacked to pieces with
swords. The German legation and six
other buildings were burned, and a
number of servants of the legations
were killed and their bodies thrown
into the flames.
The diplomats and missionaries are
in the British legation under rifle fire.
Cannon command the legations, but
they are not being used. It is impOs-
sible to start relief at present. Cap
tain McCalla, commander of the New
ark, estimates that $4,000 soldiers will
be required to relieve the ministers in
Picking.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-07-06
Rabid Anti-Foreigner in Ccntro1.
CABLEGRAMs FROM KEMPFF,
Thousands of Chinese Soldiers at Pekin-
Still Fighting at Tien1sin

Washington, July 3.-The navy de-
partment has received the following
cablegram from Admiral Kempff,
without date:
''Chefoo. Secretary of Navy, Wash
ington: Runner from Pekin reports
legations are besieged; provisions
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-07-06

COmmandant of the Brooklyn Navy Yard
Victim of Heart Disease.

New York, July 2.-Rear Admiral
John w. Philip, commandant Of the
Brooklyn navy yard, died at 3:15
o'clock in the afternoon of heart dis
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-07-06

ministers could hold out twenty four
hours longer, as he and the empress
could not longer give protection.
Rome, July 2.-The commander of
the cruiser Elba telegraphs from Taku
June 80, as follows: "Advlces from the
German legation in Picking state that
all the legation buildings have been
burned except those of England,
France and Germany. All the mem
bers of the diplomatic crops have
taken refuge in the British legation"
Will Insist ON Full Satisfaction.
Berlin, July 3. = The Associated
Press is able to state that after the
detailed statement by Count Won Bue
low, secretary of state for foreign af-
fairs, regarding the Chinese situation.
Emperor William made up his mind to
insist upon full satisfaction for the
death of Baron Won Ketteler, for which
purpose he resolved to send altogether
armed forces approximately as large
as those of the other powers chiefly
interested in restoring order in China.
The precise size of the forces has not
yet been determined, but it is expected
that they will altogether amount to q
score of thousands. \ considerable
portion of the German fleet will be
sent also. This is evidenced by orders
issued last night to prepare five new
battleships for sailing.
Washington Hears the News.
Washington, July 1.-Two important
cablegramS were received by Secre-
tary Hay yesterday from United States
Consul GoodnOW at Shanghai The
date is understood to be that of Sat
urday night. The text is withheld,
but the consul states in substance as
follows: It is rumored in Shanghai
that the German minister to Picking.
Baron Won Ketteler. was killed at Pc
king on the 1SthEof June. On the 23d
of June three of the legation buildings
were still standing-the others had
been burned. On the 2Gth of June a
dispatch was received at Shanghai
from Yung Lu believed to be the
viceroy of the province of Chile, where
the principal troubles have occurred,D
stating that the other ministers were
safe.
Rabid Anti-FOreigner III Control.
Dispatches to Shanghai from differ
ent sources indicate that Prince Tuan.
father of the heir apparent, seems to
be absolutely in control at Picking, and
that his attitude is the worst possible
and most hostile to foreigners. 1t is
even said that he issued an edict as
far back as the Goth of June ordering
ali of the yiceroys to attack the for
eigners in their respective provinces
an order which has SO far not been
nhnypd
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-07-06

are practically annihilated
by the ocean cables and
land telegraph systems
which now belt the cir
conference of Old Earth in
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-06
LOYAL OAK.
Especial Correspondence.y

Loyal Oak, Sept. 5.--A great many
of the people expect to attend the
band concert at Sherbondy Hill next
Saturday evening.
Chas. Flickinger, George Flickinger,
Ida Jenness and e. f. Mc-Neely at
tended the annual Teachers Institute
at Akron.
Gus Cramer, our merchant, was in
Akron Wednesday.
j. r. Betz, of this place. accom-
panied Buckley Post, of which he is
a member, TO Chicago. At the close of
the encampment he Joined his wife,
little granddaughter Ruth McNeely,
and his son Daniel at Milmine, ILL.,,
where they expect to spend few days
with his eldest son, F. S. Betz, who is
engaged in teaching the high school
of that place.
Schools of Norton township will be
gin Monday, Sept. II.
Mrs Snavely, and daughter who
have been spending a few weeks with
her father, A. Snyder and friends, re-
turned to her home in Pennsylvania,
Monday.
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TOWNLlNE.
Especial Correspondence

Town Line, Sept Born, to Mr..
and Mrs. Wilbur Bongardner, a son.
The Misses Lillian and Bertha White
Of Bath spent Saturday evening ana
Sunday with their cousins, Mr.. w, B.
Vallen and family.
Mr.. Forest Field of Wayne county
spent few days last week with G. w.
Carter and family.
Mr.. Isaac Ozman's threshing machine
is in the neighborhood al the present
time.
Mrs. g. W. Carter and daughter,
Viva. called on Mrs. Carrie Beeken and
family of Royalton ilast Wednesday,
and while there they took In the Har-
vest picnic at North Royalton.
Mr.. Harley Wych of Olmsted Falls,
spent last week with her sister, Mrs.
Romei Shaw.
Mr.. Charles Casey and his nephew,
William Harding, of Akron called on
Geo. W. Carter and family last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w B. Vallen and son,
Geo. Dewey and daughter Helen spent
Sunday at Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Swigart's
at Copley.
The l., o. 7. NJ. of Richfield met with
Mrs. Russell Sheldon Wednesday after
noon, Sept. 5.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-06
CITY NOTICES..
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Office OF the Bonrd Of Elections.
Akron, o., Aug. %. 1900.

Akron, o., Aug. 90, 1900.
Sealed proposals will be received at
the office OF the Board Of Elections un-
I'll IL o'clock. noon. Saturday, Sept =,
1900, for fifteen 30 voting booths.
said booths to be constructed OF wood
or metal.
Plans must be submitted by each
bidder.
The Board reserves the privilege to
order fifteen 05) voting booths more
or less.
Further instructions are now on file
in the office Of the City Board of Elec-
tions of Akron, o.
Each bidder must deposit with the
clerk OF the Board of Elections, at the
time of filing his bid, certificate OF
deposit, certified check on some bank
doing business in Akron, or cash to the
amount Of two hundred $1,000 dollars
or a bond with sureties approved by
said Board.
Each proposal must contain the full
name of the person or persons making
the same.
The Board of Elections reserves the
right to accept any or reject all bids.
BY order of the Board of Elections.
CHAS. III. ISBELL,
Aug. 1880 Sep 6 Secretary.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-06
CLINTON.
Especial Correspondence

Clinton, Sept. 5.-Earl Erase is visit
ing Ashtabula county relatives.
Prof. NJ. c. Heminger, Miss Minnie
Klein, Miss L. Berlying, L. n. Ober-
lin, c. S. Rhoades and Howard Spang-
Ter, attended the Teachers Institute
at Akron, last week.
d. C. Smith, family and others. took
in the Grills Sunday school at Silver
lake Saturday.
The Clinton Sunday schools will pic
mic at Luna lake, Thursday
Geo. Mills and family of Canton.
visited with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John D. Mills, Sunday.
d. W. Carr, of Cleveland, called on
c. S. Spangler, Aug. 81.
Jacob Limbach, of Dorset, visited
relatives at this place Sunday.
y. W. Eby. who is working in Gal
ion, has removed his household goods
to that place. his wife and daughter
Ruth. going Tuesday.
Lewis and Oscar Casenhiser, of De-
troit, are visiting their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Peter Casenhiser.
Henry Avermers and family, of
Millersburg, visited their parents Sum
day.
The public schools of this place will
start September 18th.
NJ. Limbach was in Akron, Tuesday.
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ship schools begin Tuesday. Miss
Orcuth of Copley has been secured to
take charge of room No. /,
b. r. Frederick and son will return
from Indiana this week.
Mrs. Herman is entertaining her sis
ter, Miss Hoff, of Stirling, o.
The band boys netted about $40 at
the festival Saturday night. The quilt
was drawn by Mr.. G. w. Ferguson, the
yiaduct bicycle man. We advise Mr.,
Ferguson to take immediate steps to-
ward eNtricating himself from the
state of bachelorhood, that he may util-
ize this beoutiful quilt, calculated by
the manufacturers to cover something
more than a single bed.
d. o. Betz returned Saturday from a
weeks visit TO Illinois.
A pleasant and profitable time Is
reported by all Akronites who attended
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-06

day with Mr.. Buffers mother, Mrs. j..
]. Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs Wesley DeWalt, ]. j.
Adams, George Keller, Samuel Marsh,
and g. w. Burns returned from Chica-
90, where they attended the National
9. a. X. encampment
Adam spangler sold his stock of
goods TO s S. Thursby, Of Greensburg
who will increase the same and run
a strictly cash store.
s. S. stump and wife of Toledo are
visiting Mr.. Stump's mother.
Herman Kaufman Of Lena. H., has
stopped here to visit relatives while en-
route to Columbus where he will enter
the medical college.
John Stump Of Gallon is visiting his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Stump.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-06
KRUM ROY.
Especial Correspondence.)

Krumroy, Sept. 5.-H. L. Wagner,
postmaster of this place, is visiting
with friends in Indiana.
Free rural mail delivery has been
established in this part of Springfield
township. The route commences at
Britain, going east toward North
Springfield, then south around the
lake, including Millheim; thence circ-
ling around on the west side of Spring
field lake. The Britain and North
Springfield post offices will be abolish
ed. Alvin Woerstler got the contract
of delivering the mail He will make
the trip once a day for $500 year.
Clem Hayne has returned from his
western trip. He said Summit county
is good enough for him.
The Misses Jennie and Lutte Horn
berger left Saturday for North Dover,
taking care of large vineyard.
Ira j. Emmitt called on his many
friends In Indiana last week
The new school house in district No.
4 is completed and the board of direc-
tors have accepted it. The house is
the incest one in Springfield township.
Miss Ada Strecker returned home
Saturday after visiting with friends in
Akron.
Charles Sprankle's new house is very
near finished.
The new bridge that was built over
the Valley railroad south of the sta
ton is very poor structure. The peo-
pie are complaining a good deal about
it.
Following are the school teachers
hired for the ensuing year in Spring.
field township: District No. 1, Mr..
McKloskey; 2, Miss Pearl Metzser; 8,
Miss Dora Mishler; 4, Miss Lula Arbo-
gast; 5, Mr.. Elmer Palmer: 6, Mr.. 81
mon Arbogast; d, Miss Win
ME Hoff; Z, Miss Lille Richards;
8, Mr. Memo Young: o, Miss Snyder; 10,
Miss Maud Switzer; IL, Miss Boden.
Prof. John Woodling is superintendent.
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ter, Mary, of Akron, visited her daugh-
Ter, Mrs. Seymour Boosinger a couple
days the past week,
The Misses Lizzie and Teresa Gouche
who have been visiting Mrs. r. B..
Richards the past two weeks have
returned to their home at Cincinnati.
Little Edith and Howard Swart-
won't, of Kent, spent the past week
with their grandmother.
]. j. Wertenberger and family at
tended the funeral of his brother, Eli
W., at Hartville, Wednesday.
Mrs w.. Gueistweite has returned
home after several waeks' stay with
her son, Theron and wife, at Cuyaho-
ga Falls.
Harry Shuman and family of Akron,
visited at G. w. Carriers the past
week
The NJ. II. church will hold ii festi
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val at the Town hall Saturday night
Brimfield was we'll represented at
the Ravenna fair the past week.
The Ladies' Cemetery Association
will present the popular drama,
,"Gyp, the Heiress," at the Town hall
in the near future.
DR.. j. G. Waldron of Cleveland, was
home Sunday.
b. G. Twitchell, wife and daughter
spent Sunday and Monday with NJ. s.
Chapman and family.
s. Hoskins and wife of Akron, are
visiting at Elan Underwood's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. l.. Babb, of Scot.
dale, Westmoreland county, Pennsyl.
yania, visited L. w. Underwood and
wife the past week.
Sherwood Snyder and family of
Cleveland. visited his father, It. e.
Snder anyd family this week.