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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-01-19
A Little Too Hot.

Little Janet, aged 4, noticed the 9th
er day at dinner the rest of the family
helping themselves literally to the
mustard. Nobody offering her any.
she waited until something drew away
the attention of the others, when she
lifted the mustard spoon, literally
daubed a piece of bread with it and
took a great bite. Her hand immedi
ately went up to her burned mouth
but, bravely suppressing an outcry, she
put the bread away from her remark
ing, 81 think I'll wait till that jelly gets
cold"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-01-19
An Extensive Family Tree.

The Emperor OF Japan is entitled to
be considered the mostaristocraticru ruler
on earth. The royal family of Japan
has a genealogical tree which reaches
to Adam. There have been 121 emper-
ors Of Japan, and they all belong to
this family. The first one governed
Japan just about $500 years ago. He
was on the throne 800 years before
Alexander the Great thought he had
conquered the world. The Japanese
have the history of all their emperors
from that time down to this. and they
assure you that the mikado is lineal
descendant of the first emperor.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-01-19

I had dyspepsia for years No med
icine was SO effective as Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure It gave Immediate relief. Two
bottles produced marvellous results"
writes l.. Fl. Warren, Albany, Wis. For
sale by I'll. j. Stang.
Maple City Self-Washing Soap not
only saves the wear on your clothes, be-
cause less rubbing is required, but it
it saves fully half the labor. Use &C
cording to directions on wrapper. For
sale by all grocers.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-01-19

IOIal 99S1 ,Z0Z
A large number of superintendent
Of Wisconsin county poor houses late
ly gave estimates Of the proportion Of
poverty due to strong drink. Their
average is 81 per cent; if so, the tax
payers foot a bill of $203 558 made by
the saloons.
These figures are moderate enough
no doubt. No one seriously questions
the waste due to liquor drinking But
statistics have been piled up for a good
many years. They lend q foundation
to public sentiment which is useful:
but the compelling of an expression of
that sentiment would seem to be the
goal best attempted at this late day.
Outgrowth of the Incorporation Era.
A unique industry is that of w. H.
Wheeler & Co., the well-known Reloit
firm. They advertise themselves as
operators in the public utilities"
Their business is done in four depart
ments: Engineering department makes
plans for waterWOrks and electric
lighting plants, gives advice in letting
and supervises construction work.
Bonds are bought and sOld-refunding
Of high-rate securities, and the concern
acts between cities and franchise COM
panies as arbitrators in contested
cases, makes speciality OF promoting
the transfer of franchise plants to the
ownership Of municipalities. The
Wheelers are sons of a missionary
and were much interested in the eff
fort to secure a state bonus for beet
sugar in this state. It failed, but
may win some later day
ORLANDO BURNETT.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-01-19
Rod Mill Strike IS On.

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. 1.-THE strike
Of the rod mill workers at Beaver Falls
and Braddock is on in full force At
Beaver Falls only three men reported
and the mill could not be operated.
The officials have been asked for police
protection The plant at Rankin was
not organized and is in full operation.
The works at Newcastle and in South
Pittsburg have been closed down for
some time for repairs
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-01-19

OF Shiloh's Consumption Cure is this
guarantee: "All we ask Of yon is to use
twO.thIrds of the contents of this bottle
faithfully. then il yon can say You are
not benefited return the bottle to your
druggist and be may refund the price
paid" Price 25c SOC and ST.
-Hone@0sman or woman to travel
Wv for large house; salary S65 monthly and
expenses, with increase: position permanent;
-inclOse self addressed stamped envelope,
MAFAGER, $50 CnXtOn bldg, Chicago.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-01-19
For Sale.

so acre farm in Kickapoo valley, Yer
non county, Wis. Farm lies 100 rods
east of the thrifty village of Readstown.
40 acres we'll improved, 20 acres timber,
good buildings, including good new to-
bacco shed 72x26 feet, good water, soil
good. All in high state of cultivation,
never overfows, best so acre tobacco
farm in Vernon county. Will sell for
$780, $1,000 cash, long time on balance.
Write, w. c., Post Office Box Ii,
Readstown, Wis,
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-01-19

arst member to be ''callcd home was
Harry J. Keller, of GAINESVILLE, who
died in a hOtel-the Ludlow hotel,
Monroe = where ''drummers" spend
much of their time. The officers issued
a neat memorial circular, noting that:
We rejoice that the weary travels of
earth are DONE and that now he can
give himself unreservedly to the ser
vice of his Heavenly Father. May
every Gideon be ready at moments
notice to 50 tout OF this land Of the
dying into the land Of the living"
y know not where His islands lift
Their fronded palms in air;
l only know 1 cannot drift
Beyond His love and care"
The president Of the "Gideons," S.
e. Hill, resides at Beloit. He repre-
sents paint house and is very fine
worker for the Master and a member
of the Presbyterian church.
w. J. Knight, vice president, re-
sides at GAINESVILLE. He at one time
represented the Gould, Wells, Black
burn Co., of Madison, previously on
the read selling groceries for John S.
Gould when in Chicago for about ten
years.
uuhdu, VI A1llMduhCc 10
member of the executive committee.
He sells crockery and glassware on the
road fer Burley & Tyrrel, Of Chicago.
He is a German. It is estimated that
there are about $4,000 travelling men
in the United States; SO the field for
the "Gideons" is a large one. The
present membership is now $50, ten
states being represented: New York.
Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan, Illi-
nois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri Mime
sofa and Wisconsin.
Mr.. Payne's Reform Representation.
Mr.. Payne's plan to reform the
representation Of the national Repub
lican convention is delayed it is likely
at the request of President Mckinley
and the party managers who probably
dislike to offend the negro vote in 1.-The
border States" For this delay some
papers are quite impatient. The pres
ent system works badly. Eight Demo
cratic states down south, whose total
Republican vote in the last president
ial election was only 367 1876, are en-
titled to more votes i'll the Republican
national convention than eight Repub-
lican states California, Connecticut,
Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota,
Wisconsin, and New Jersey, which
cast l ,445,S11 votes for Mckinley.
There is no sense in it, no justice, and
no politics. Those who oppose the
change, of course, have an argument
they say the reform" will deepen
sectionalism. At all events it is a mat
ter for the full convention, not a
limited committee and the issue may
again be presented there.
Nearly $1,OOo,O 900 the Drink Waste.
The temperance reformers of Wis
consin are showing more activity than
previously for some years. Henry Cot
mans league is putting out some lit
erature which purports to give the
liquor bill. Taking the percentage
fixed upon by authorities the estimate
runs thus:
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-01-19
EDn Won TX now

Consumption is preventable? Science
has proven that, and also tha' neglect il
suicidal. The worst cold or c''ugh can
be cured with Shiloh's Cough and Con-
sumption Cure. Sold on positive guar
antee for over fifty years.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-01-19
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION,
Intended Victim BEING Judge LochreD-
Criminal Disappointed Liligant.

st. Paul Mimi, Jan. 16.-James
WEIGH made a desperate attempt yes
terday to assassinate Judge William
I.ochren, o. the federal court. Welch
had a damage suit against the North
ern Pacific for being thrown off a train
at Mandan, n. D. After a trial last
ing three days Judge Lochren last Fri
day took the case from the jury and
delivered a verdict for the defendant.
WEIGH appeared yesterday at Judge
LOchren's chambers and leyelled a re-
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-01-19
Commerce IL Travellers Federate.

Chicago, Jan. 16-The international
Federation of Commercial Travellers
Organizations was organized here yes
terday. The objects of the federation
are to afford more safety to the vari-
Gus associations represented, as to I'M
desirable risks and dishonest claim
ants.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-01-19

verses to Brace the Heart.
A friend-and man of high station
in public affairs-thinks so much of
the following verses that he carries
them in his pocketbook constantly. In
the course of the year his copy gets so
wOrn-fOr he refers to it frequently
and lets his friends read it--thar he
usually asks some newspaper friend to
throw the precious good cheer into type
for him that he may have fresh copy.
These are the lines:
KEEP A-GOIN'!
II you strike thorn or rose,
Keep agoin'!
If if halls or if it SHOWS,
Keep a-goin'!
faint no use to sit and whine
When the fish amt your line;
Bait your hook and keep on tryin'-
Keep a-goin'!
When the weather kills your crop.
Keep a-goin'!
When you tumble from the top,
So Keep a-goin'!
S'pose you're out O. every dime?
Gettin' broke amt any crime:
Tell the world you're feelin' prime,
Keep agoin'!
When it looks like all is up,
Keep agOin'i
Drain the sweetness from the cup,
Keep a-goin'!
See the wild birds on the wing!
Hear the bells that sweetly ring!
When you feel like sighin-sing!
Keep a-goin'!
Those Christian "Drummers."
Much interest was aroused by the
story of the "Gideons"-the Christian
travelling men-in my last letter. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-06
Prince Tuan Tang Tub Sa Order Mercess determination
of All Foreigners.
SITUATION GROWS SERIOUS AT SHANGHAI.
Consu Goodnow Says nsurrectonay Movement Extending
Strong Force Needed

London. July Ga Shanghai dispatch
dated July says the soldiers at Pekin
have butchered $3.50 natives. Roman
Catholic converts. Prince Tusn and Tang
Fuh SLal have Issued fresh edicts ordering
merciless determination of all foreigners.
London, July Gin response to Inquiries
by cable to Shanghai In regard to the
situation at PekiD, the following WAS re-
ceived from an authoritative quarter:
shanghai. Jaly 5.-Prspare to hear the
worst"
Washington. July Ga dispatch
received by the state department
from Consul Gen. Goodnow at Shang-
hal, dated the 9th, says the situation
is serious and the insurrectionary
movement is extending. A strong
force is necessary to check the vice
rows in the north and support the
viceroys in the south. 1t is under
stood the consuls of all powers in
China have sent an identical dispatch
to their governments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-06

Kansas City, July 5--No such dem
onstration was ever made within the
walls of political convention as at
tended this afternoon the adoption of
the new article of faith in the decls-
ration of principles of the national
democracy. The main question of
the attitude of the national conven-
tion on the doctrine of imperialism
was under consideration. Convention
hall was packed with $4,000 people,
the greatest attendance of the sessions
so far. Senator Tillman, of the plat
form committee. in a ringing voice
full of dramatic eloquence, had Just
read the opening lines declaring i'm
perialism to be the paramount issue
in this campaign, and at the same
time rejecting clearly the democracy's
attitude toward the un-American
policy.
As the words defining the supreme
issue fell from the speakers lips a
storm of applause broke out simulta-
neously from all parts of the house.
The band struck up America, " and
at the same instant an immense
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-06

hour had passed, when Senator Till
man resumed the reading of the plat
form. There were other Interrupt
tions of applause, especially when
the silver plank was reached, but
nothing that compared with the ex-
preston on Imperialism Last night,
at the mention of Bryan's name by
Permanent Chairman Richardson. the
convention gave vent to its feelings
when the delegates marched about the
hall, the crowd cheered and the band
PLAYED, the demonstration lasting 40
minutes, but the flags added to the
effect today as they did tonight again
when the scenes were repeated on
Bryan's nomination and he received
the compliment that his party has
been waiting so eagerly to bestow.
The flags were prepared especially
for the occasion and printed upon
each0were inscriptions of patriotic
nature linking the flag and the con-
stitution, the flag being the emblem
of the republic forever, but of an en-
pire never, and setting forth the i'm
possibility of a republic with col
onial system.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-06
SILVER REPUBLICANS, TOO.
Bryan the Candidate OF the Other Kan
sas City Convention for President.

Bryan the Candidate OF the Other Kan
sas City Convention for President.
Kansas City, July 6. William Jen-
nings Bryan was nominated for pres
ident by acclamation by the silver re-
publican convention.
Chairman Brown called the silver
repu blican convention to order short
ly after 10. The committee on reso-
lutions reported the platform, which
was adopted. Senator Teller then
placed Bryan in nomination for pres
ident in a short and eloquent speech.
Long and continued cheering followed
onding speeches the nomination was
made by acclamation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-06
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN.

American flag fell unfolded over tho
speakers platform, while from the
galleries and from all parts of the
main floor, including the space occu-
pied by the delegates. came the wav-
ing of small American flags, which
had, by well organized system been
hurriedly distributed. The scene be-
came thrilling and almost bewilder-
ing in its grandeur. Cheers
from all parts of the building
swelled into one grand volume, above
which could be heard the strains of
the band, which was now playing
The Stars and Stripes" Then came
Yankee Doodle and finally
Dixie. =" at which the multitude, if
anything, became more demonstra-
tive than ever. The band stopped,
but the cheering went on wave after
wave and the patriotic fervor had not
spent itself. when the band started up
again and the spectacle was repeated.
"A Hot Time" was the tune now. and
the hall was scene of boundless enthu-
sissm. Men yelled until they were ex-
hausted- Others were moved to tears
st the soul stirring sight. The round
of patriotic airs was given again in
quick time and the applause had not
subsidized The band Kept on playing.
with the vocal accompaniment Of
thousands of voices, until half an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-06

There was considerable cheering for
-LFowne among the spectators, but
Minnesota was the only state that
joined in the demonstration. Gov.
Thomas. of Colorado, seconded the
nomination of Towne.
After long conference in the New
York delegation, Delegate Grady
placed in nomination David B. Hill.
Hill went to the platform amid =
great demonstration. and protested
against the nomination, saying he
did not want it and could not accept
it for good and valid reasons. He
was given an ovation when he con-
cluded. Hutcnison, of Georgia, sec
onded Stevenson. James Kennedy, of
Connecticut, did likewise. W. H.
Dumphy. of Washington, nominated
James Hamilton Lewis, of Washing
ton. Congressman Jones, of Vir-
ginia. seconded Stevenson. Iowa sec
onded Stevenson from the floor. Ex-
Gov. McCrearv, of Kentucky, sec
ouded Stevenson. Louisiana sec
onded Hill.
Delegate Knott, of Maryland. pre-
sented the name of Gov. John Walter
Smith, of Maryland; George Feed
williams. of Massachusetts, Cum
mings, of Connecticut; Newlands.
Nevada, seconded Towne. Senator
Money, of Mississippi, and ex-Gov.
Stone, of Missouri. seconded Steven
son; DAILY. of New Jersey and Handy
of Delaware. seconded Hill; Col. Henry
c. Kent, of New Hampshire, seconded
Stevensor; s. NJ. Gates nominated
Judge Carr, of North Carolina. North
Dakota seconded Hill. NJ. M.A.Daugherty,
OF Ohio. named A. W. Patrick, of Ohio;
Oregon; seconded Lewis; Pennsylva-
MIA seconded Stevenson; Tennessee
seconded Hill; South Carolina, Texas,
Utah. Vermont and West Virginia
seconded Stevenson; Wisconsin sec
onded Towne; Wyoming and the Dis
trict of Colum bia seconded Stevenson.
Roll call of states was ordered for
vote.
Stevenson Nominated.
The result of the first ballot for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-06

now here as a delegate. asked today
after some of his friends, mentioning
particularly DrS. Carter, Eyster. Hol-
lowbush. Comegys and Sala and ex-
pressed his surprise that these gentle
men with whom he had had pleasant
social intercourse at Philadelphia and
at Atlantic City should not be all here
as good representative democrats.
The eastern doctors estimate of the
political standard of the profession in
Rock Island was not lessened during
the course of the conversation. 1t is
a crime to destroy good impression.
II p <
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-06

vice president is as follows: Steven
son. 559!; Towne. S9l; Hill, 176;
Smith. 10; Patrick. 46; Carr, 2S: Dan
forth, /; Gov. Hogg. l.
Stevenson was nominated at PA.
Tennessee changed from Hill to Stew
enson; Alabama. New Jersey, North
Carolina and California changed to
Stevenson. When New York threw
her vote for Stevenson there was
great cheering. There was great con-
fusion. States and territories which
had not voted for Stevenson had diff
Guilty in getting the votes recorded
for him.
A resolution was passed congratu-
lating Kansas City upon the fine con-
vention building and the usual reso-
luton of thanks to officers of the con-
vention was adopted.
Convention Adjourns.
The convention adjourn sine die
st 1922 p. IN.
1t is understood Chairman Jones
will be reelected head of the national
committee this afternoon
Nomination of Bryan.
Kansas City. Mo-, July 6-Willian
Jennings Bryan. of Nebraska, was last
night unanimously placed in nomina-
Continued o. Third Pace
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-06
FIRE COSTS $2,5OOO,OOO.
Several Persons Severely Burned-Stand-
ard OIL Co.'S Loss.


ard OIL Co.'S Loss.
New York, July G.-More than 81
500. 900 damage has already been done
and Il number of persons have been
severely burned by IL fire that started
in the works of the Standard Oil COM
pany, Mt Constable Hook, BayOnne, N.
J., early yesterday morning. Twenty
three large oil tanks, fifteen Union
Tank Line cars, the crude oil refinery,
the compound sweating plant. Hun
garian tenement and saloon have
been utterly destroyed, and the con-
tents Of twenty-three huge oil tanks is
still burning In q sea of flame covering
over 100 acres.
The crash Of n lightning bolt as it
struck one of the connecting pipe lines
at 12:4J n. III. yesterday was the signal
for the outburst of fire. Two tanks ex-
ploded last night shortly after 10
o'clock. The top Of one tank flew high
into the air and the flames blazed all
over the top. In order to save this and
prevent further calamity and employe
of the yard volunteered to attach q pipe
TO the tank in order to draw the hot Oil
of. Flames were trickling down the
side of the big receptacle, but never
theless the pipe filter placed a ladder
against the side of the tank and climbed
up to the top rung. With the intense
heat blistering his hands and face and
small streaks Of flame dropping all
about him he bored a hole in the side
of the tank and into this inserted the
pipe In this way the employees drew
off a lot Of the hot oil and prevented
this tank from blowing up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-06

Rock Island has not always been hon.
ored with two delegates in a great na-
tiOnal convention, and never has the
city been so worthily represented as is
the case in this instance, by Hon. Ben
T. Cable aud G. b. Marshall. Mr..
Cable is exhibiting all his customary
vigor and carrying his usual influ-
ence. There was a time Yesterday,
when. despite the fact that the Illinois
state convention instructed for the
reelection of National COMMITTEE
man Thomas Gahan, of Chicago, it was
within Mr.. Cables power TO depose
him. But the opportunity was not
taken advantage of. Mr.. Marshall
was recognized in the caucu ses of the
Illinois delegation in mis- election as
secretary.
Mr.. Gable took care of this congress
sional district by having DR.. W. o. r.
Bradley, of Knox county, made honor
ary secretary of the convention.
Kansas City has done herself proud
in her manner of entertaining her Wis.,
itors- There has been no disposition
to impose or gouge- All have been
treated well and the warmth of
the welcome that has been extended
has outdone the effects of the terrific
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-06
NEWS FACTS IN OUTLINE.

France in 1890 produced ,26j, ,6O1 =
664 gallons OF wine; Italy, 76G. .1O7, 800
gallons; Spain, J94 1893, ,750, and Rou-
mania, 15S, ,50J. 900.
Edward Fortin fell under a Wabash
train which he was trying to board
at Campus, Ills, and was Instantly
killed.
With a population Of 5.JO0.OO0 Lon
don harbors every day 10000 stran-
gers.
Russell Sage, Of New York, has sold
the Wabash elevator at Chicago To the
Wabash Railroad company for S27J,-
600.
Great Britain has thirty-three gen.
erals serving in South. Africa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-06
FORMER BY AcCLAMATION LAST NIGHT,
Vice President On First Ballot TodaySver Republicans Also
Honor Nebraska Statesman.
President. -..... WILLIAM j. BRYAN,
of Nebraska.
Vice President .ADLAI T.. STEVENSON,
of Illinois.
President.

Convention Hall, Kansas City. July g.
Bryan and Stevenson will comprise the
democratic national ticket in the campaign
of 1900. Bryan's nomination having been
made by accIamatIon last evening and
stevenson's on the first ballot at today's
session of the democratic national con-
VentiOn.
Kansas City, July 6.-The final day
OF the democratic national convention
broke clear and hot. The crowd was not
as terrific as that of last night, the
great features of the convention,
the reading of the platform and nom
ination OF a candidate for the presi-
dency, being over.
At 11:45 Chairman Richardson
brought the convention to order.
Rev. Rabbi Mayer, of Kansas City,
delivered prayer. At the conclusion
of prayer the roll was called for nom
nations for vice president. Arkan-
sas yielded to Illinois for the purpose
of placing Stevenson in nomination.
Congressman Williams, of Illinois,
presented the name of Stevenson,
which was received with heers.
Connecticut yielded to Minnesota
and I. A. Roesing nominated Towne.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-06
Nestor of Methodism Is Dead.

Chicago. July Cdr. Robinson
Tripp, 81 years old, the oldest resident
white man in Chicago and the Nestor
Wednesday night at the home of his
nephew, w. y. Fuller, 1921 Stewart.
evenue. Death was due TO the extreme
heat. DR.. Tripp was born in Rutland
county, VT, in 1907. ,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-06
Receireti Ouietlr nt LincnIn.

Lincoln. Neb.. July 6.-News Of the
nomination Of William Jennings Bryan
for president did not arouse the tumult
Of enthusiasm last night that it did
four years ago when the convention at
Chicago similarly honored him. How
ever there were hearty congratula-
tons showered upon the nominee by
an abundance OF red fire and noise
when the news became generally
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-06

Howard. ana unIs woman. convicted or
manslaughter in connection with the
death of Eta Binkley, will now be TAX
en- to Joliet for seven years imprison-
ment in the Denitentiary.