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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-03-29

A college president recently said
in an address: college professors
n. r, are miserably paid.
The full professor
money can't h"S' in New York
state college gets, on an average, a
salary equal to that of railroad
engineer, and an assistant profess
sor the same as a fireman, while
an instructor is equally rewarded
with a brakeman" Measured in dol
lars and cents, says James Melvin
Lee, in the Philadelphia Saturday
Evening Post, this is probably true,
but what does it prove? Surprising
that the railroad men should even
receive more than Il college instructor
(the president of n railroad usually
receives more than the president of
college), has anything yet been
| proved? is the reward college pro-
| fessor receives to be judged wholly
by the size of the check? Are the
advantages of a college education all
| financial? President Patton, of
| Princeton. when asked the question,
| why young man should go to col
| lege, gave two reasons: First, that
| a Young man should have higher
aim in life than mere money-getting;
| second, that man should try to
| make the most of himself. Two some
| what similar reasons might be given
in reply to the question. why man
should teach in college. Only in this
case the teacher is trying to make
| the most, not of himself, but of his
students. American colleges are not
| money-making institutions. Every
college in the country puts more
money into the student than he
pays in tuition fees and college eX-
penses. The professor who quietly
| declines the offer of a larger salary
in some other institution and contln-
| ues to teach in his alma mater, must
| find his greatest emolument in his
| love for his work and the affection
| of his students. For obvious reasons
/ lue NLdllcldl SAdc iit'9t, w sSANAN -
tent, be considered. but worse
thing could hardly befall the colleges
than that men should seek profes-
sorship for thesalaries alone. The pro-
fessorin the chair and the minister in
the pulpit, who are there solely FOL
the purpose of making money, have
mistaken their calling!
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-03-29

The best thing in this world is a
good man. The first thing that a
human being should recognize about
him is that his character is his dis
tinguishing feature. 1t is not the
amount of money, the amount OF
power, the amount of brains that a
man has, but his character, says the
Detroit Free Press. Whatever fel-
low-men may say or do to the con-
trary, this is fact that what sep
arates him from others and gives
him his individuality is his goodness
OF his lack of goodness, according to
it's degree. Money, power and brains
have their place and exert an infiu-
ence in deciding a mans position
end recognition, but the standard OF
ages, by which every one is tried, is
character, and in Gods sight, which
is the final and determined sight
men are what they are in wishes
and purposes. 1t is not, then, too
much to say that the supreme am
bition of a persons life should be to
secure worthy character.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-03-29

The New York Times tells naugh-
ty story about distinguished gen.
tleman of that city who came home
from public dinner the other night
and woke up his wife by exclaiming:
"Got boo'ful bouquet for you, dar-
ling; right off the gov'nor's table
boo'ful, boo'ful flowers" "Well, put
them in some water on the table and
get to bed, dear" said his sleepy
wife. Next morning, when his wife
examined her husbands boo'ful
floral offering, she was shocked by
the discovery that it was big bunch
of artificial flowers, and they looked
very much as if they had been rudely
snatched from some girls hat!
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-03-29

How Arc Your Kidneyss
2ad se0s co t osassso u
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-12-20
Tour of All Mexico.

Extended itinerary of forty days in
cludes the famous Ruins of Militia, Cuer-
navaca, Jalapa, Teocelo, Orizaba, Oaxa-
Ca, the Grand Canon de los Cues, Tam
pico, seven days in the City of Mexico,
and Three Circle Tours in the Tropics.
Spec al Pullman trains for the entire
tour, sleeping and dining cars, drawing
rooms, compartments, library, observa-
ton, parlor and music room, and the eel
ebrated open top car "Chililitli." Leis-
urely schedules with long stops. All
disagreeable features Of the PERSONALLY
Conducted" system eliminated; no pro-
cessions on foot or in carriages; no NOV
ing about in body.
Best rooms at best hotels, with private
dining room. Tour under escort of The
American Tourist Association, with the
general manager, Mr.. Reau Campbell, in
charge of the train and tour, 1923 Mar
quette Building, Chicago. Tickets in
clude all expenses everywhere. Illus
trated literature on Mexico, all informa-
ton, reservations and bookings at the
offices of the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST.
Paul R'y. 1w3
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-12-20

The organization of the Connecticut
Tobacco Producing and Trading Cor
poration, with paid-in capital of S115,-
900, is announced at Hartford, Conn.
Under the strict new Connecticut laws
the company proposes to begin the shade
growing of Sumatra tobacco on large
scale, as recommended to American cap
italists by the Secretary of Agriculture
in his recent report to President Roose;
welt. The new firm is a close corpora
ton, and those who had been invited to
subscribe, fifteen persons in all, appear
ed and subscribed on Wednesday after
noon. Offers made by Ohio. Pennsylva-
MIA and New York tobacco men to sub
scribe several hundred thousand more OF
capital were refused. Ariel Nicholson
of Tariffville, one of the prime movers OF
the company, grew eighteen acres of Su
'matra tobacco under cheesecloth at Tar
7iffville last season, and smaller pieces Of
shade grown have been raised, to the
total of forty-three acres, in the Connec
ticut valley,
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-12-20
The most scathing review of Dane

THE most scathing review of Dane
county politics under the La Toilette
method of running the machine appear
ed in two column editorial in the
Stoughton Hub last week. Having been
an eye witness of the political history of
that county for twenty-five years, and
possibly having bumped up against the
machine at various times, Bro. Crosse
thinks he knows whereof he speaks
The expose recalls some interesting his
tory that Dane county republicans
might we'll be reminded of at this time.
The whole article is polished off in a Wig
orous style that none can mistake it's
meaning The Hub insists that some
one "show us another county in Wiscon-
sin or any other state more completely
dominated and boss ridden than this
county of Dane" Living just over the
line we shall not attempt to answer his
question.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-12-20
Obituary..
WILL w. PORTER.

It will be with feeling of keen re-
greet that our readers will learn of the
death of VIM. W. Porter, which took
place in Chicago Wednesday evening.
For the past fifteen years he had been
one Of Janesville's best men, always at
the front in matters of public interest
and never Sinking any responsibility
that might be assigned him in effecting
anything that might result to the citys
benefit. He was one of the sons of Mr..
and Mrs. w. M. Porter, both deceased,
and was born in the town of Porter, near
Cooksvile, about 81 years ago. In his
early life he was engaged in farming and
about fifteen years ago removed to james
vile and associated himself with Sanford
Soverhill in the leaf tobacco business.
Until the early months of the past sum-
mer the firm continued under the name
of Soverhill & Porter, Mr.. Porter's fail
ing eyesight compelling him to give up
his business interest. About two years
ago his eyesight became slightly impair
ed, and continued getting worse, and for
the past six months or more he has been
almost blind
Two years ago he was welded to a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Abel Barlow,
Of the town of Plymouth, and during the
days of his failing sight and also during
his last sickness she has been his con-
slant attendant and cared for him with
all tenderness
Mr.. Porter was man of sterling char
acter and stood high among every one
who knew him, one of his traits being
his aightforwardness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Porter had been in Chi
cago on a visit to relatives and it was
there on Friday last that he was stricken
with appoplexy. The funeral will prob
ably be held on Sunday.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-12-20

RECoRD-HERALD Correspondence
The political significance of Mr.. Payne's
appointment is in his prominence with
the national republican committee. Mr..
Payne is acknowledged to be one of the
best political organizers in the republi-
can party. His political foresight was
recognized in the campaigns of 1896 and
1900. He knows not only men but meas
ures He is business man with great
influence in the highest circles. He has
never held a political Office in a national
sense, but he has been the adviser of
'these who directed the policy of the par
7 ty for many years. President Roose-
welt will have at his elbow man who
knows the leaders in every state and
their relative value. The postoffice de-
partment is necessarily the great polite
al department of the government. Every
city, town and crossroads is reached in
its ramifcations.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-12-20
MRS. VIM. JONES.

The remains Of Mrs William JONES'
better known as Mae Johnson. whose
death occurred early in the week at
Jackson, Tenn, arrived at this station
Tuesday evening, and were taken to the
home of her father, Robt M. johnson at
Indian Ford from which place funeral
services we're held on Thursday. The
deceased was about thirty years Of age.
Her early life was passed at Indian Ford
and for many years she was teacher in
the public schools at Evansville. Her
marriage to VIM. Jones took place two
years ago and soon after removed to
jackson, Tenn, where her husband was
in business. Her death. after but brief
illness. will be shock to large circle
of admiring friends she had about the
county. The remains we're laid to rest
in the family lot in Fassett cemetery.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-12-20

In THE beginning God created the
heavens and the earth, then the editor
and the liberal advertiser and the
prompt paying subscriber which was all
very good. The next day it showed and
he created the man who does not believe
in advertising; another who does not
take the home paper-and then he rest
ed. Then the devil got into the mould
ing room and created the man who takes
the paper for years and fails to pay for
it. After he had completed that sorry
job and having few Jumps of mud left,
he created the excuse of man who set
ties his subscription by instructing the
postmaster to mark his paper refused"
FIX
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-12-20
THE
Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter,
Edgerton, Wisconsin.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1901.

The decision of the court Of inquiry
upon the conduct of Admiral Schley will
be disappointing to most people, because
in not being unanimous in it's findings
either in clearing him of the charges in
vestigated or in it's censure of his con-
duct at Santiago. It is disappointing to
the Admiral himself who hoped for a
full vindication which the court thinks
he is not entitled to. In the light of the
findings Admiral SchIey had better not
have asked for the inquiry.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-12-20

-LosT, on Monday, between Indian
Ford and this city, large roll of pump
leather Finder please leave same at
Henry Ebbott's.
Don't forget that Marsden & Wat
son saw wood. Call 161 and get your
turn; it is next. soft
A new house for rent. Inquire of
j. w. Kurtz, Edgerton.
-Marsden & Watson saw wood. Phone
No. 161. Terms cash. soft
Ten acres of land for sale cheap, in
the city.-C. S. Randolph.
Excursion tickets sold at fare and
one-third for round trip Dec. "a, 25 and
31st and Jan. LIST good returning Jan. I'd
for all points within 200 miles. No tick
cts sold for less than one dollar.
For SALE.-Having bought all of
Alfred Holverson's thoroughbred Poland
China Gifts, wise to close out all my
grade and portion of my full blood
Gifts, both bred and open.-O. R. Pom
eroy.
Pole wood sawed by Marsden &
Watson at the rate of $3.50 per hour.
For terms on country work call on Mars
den & Watson. ltf
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-12-20

The troubles of the an-American Elk
position Company did not cease with the
closing of that big show. Not only will
the stockholders lose their money, but
the management is so hard pressed for
money that it finds itself unable to pro-
vide diplomas for the exhibitors who
won them. 1t had been decided to fur
nish those entitled to them with an ar
ticle costing eighty-two cents, but as
there was not enough money to pay for
these, cheaper ones, costing twenty-five
and thirty three cents, were agreed upon.
Meanwhile, the sheriff has attached
every building still on the exposition
grounds, save those owned by private in
diuidnals
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-12-20

The appointment of Henry G. Payne
of Milwaukee, to cabinet position to
succeed Postmaster General Smith, is a
recognition of man who has demon
strated his abilities both in state and
national politics. His selection to the
vacant portfolio by Pres. Roosefelt will
reflect honor to our state and secure an
executive at the head of postal affairs
that will be credit to his administra-
ton. Mr.. Payne will prove a wise coun-
sellor in national affairs for no cabinet
officer will have a wider acquaintance
with the needs of our country or more
courageous defender of a policy.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-12-20
JOHN CONNORS.

John Connors died at the home of his
sister, Mrs. Kelley, in the I'd ward, Sun,
day evening, aged 80 years. Deceased
was born in Ireland and has made his
home about Edgerton for many years
past. He had been failing in health for
some time and his demise was due to
heart trouble. He never married. Fun
eral services were held from st. Joseph's
church Tuesday morning, Rev. J. E..
Hartin officiating.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-12-20

The merchant who has sufficient con-
fidence in his wares to talk about them
in the columns Of the newspaper, seldom
makes a mistake. His customers look
for his announcement through this chan
mel of public information, and no amount
of ink and paper of the ''special' sort
can fill the bill. The merchant must ad-
verfise, and, if he would make a success
of it, he must advertise in the newspap-
ers 10 preference to any other sort of
publicity whatsoever. La Crosse Chron-
icle
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-12-20

IT APPEARS to be a foregone conclu-
sion that there will he very little tariff
tinkering during the present session of
Congress, To even begin it would be to
open up the whole field for discussion,
and throw the entire import trade of the
country into disorder, without the slight
est benefit or advantage to any one save
foreign manufacturers The motto of
letting we'll enough alone is good one.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-12-20
Patents Granted.

Patents granted to citizens of Wiscon-
sin, reported by O. E. Duffy, solicitor of
patents, TOT G. st. N. W., Washington
D. c.:
Geo. Kelly, Mineral Point, insulating
board, tile or slab; Gus. A. Paddock,
Beaverdam, harness buckle and shield
Neils N Peterson, Milwaukee, stove
panel; Carl j. Printz, Milpaukee, means
for sastening arms, levers or pulleys to
shafts or stems; Fred r. Skidmore, Mil
waukee, brake; August N. Ritz, Milwau-
kee, paste jar; Edward b. Strothman,
West Superior, propeller; G. G. Snite-
man Co., Neilsville, composition for de-
stroying insects.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-12-20

Our fountain pens are the best,
Parker's Lucky Curve, jointless, and
LoweH's. Every pen fully guaranteed.
E. 10. ASH
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-21

Odd Fellows building. a plan to raise a
fund of S259,000 for the erection Of a build
ing at the st. Louis Worlds Fair was pro-
posed. Delegates representing thirty-three
local lodges of the nine railway brother
hoods were present.
matter was talked over informally. The
general expression seemed to favor a build
ing costing from the amount specified
voted to railroad brotherhood interests and
IL erected will be ample and slightly. Local
railroad men are determined that the prop
The following officers were elected: IT. A.
Walters of the Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Engineers. president; F. p. Herring Of
the brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. vice
Railway T~elegraphers. secretary and treas
urer. A board of nine directors, one from
each of the brotherhoods, was selected.
Another meeting will be held shortly.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-21
BRIDE.ELEcT LEAVES HOME.
Disagrees With Father Over Wed
ding Plans.

Because his daughter. Dorothy Gerlach,
would not be married in the church OF her
faith, Daniel Gerlach. a farmer. living on
Eyer avenue, near Window. ST: LOUIS
County, Cancelled the invitations that had
been issued for her wedding last MeoneS-
day. and, as a result of the scenes That fol-
lowed, the young woman left his house.
Miss Gerlach was engaged to Robert r:
Sohimer. q farmer living near Clayton.
Schirmer is a Lutheran. while the young
woman always worshiped in the Benton
Evangelical Church. Schirmer declined TO
be married in the Evangelical Church. and
Miss Gerlach agreed to be married by q
lutheran minister. On the following Day
She announced the change in arrangements
to her father. who Immediately vetoed II.
So emphatic did he become In expressing
himself that the bride went to the resi-
dence of an aunt In Window.
When Schirmer called at the Geriacn
home last Sunday. he was told that ms
fiancee was gone, and he could not see her
until he agreed to be married In ner
church. Schirmer was as obstinate as his
prospective father-in-law, and left the
house. Monday morning he addressed a let
ter to Miss Gerlach at Window. and she
answered it Immediately. telling him her
whereabouts. Tuesday the couple resolved
TO be married from the home OF the Window
aunt. But Miss Gerlach had left her
clothes at her fathers home. Consequently
the wedding was postponed until Thursday
evening. The ceremony was performed in
fhe brfdegrOcm's church.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-21

Tn order to expedite the collection Of the
1000. representing 10 per cent on Worlds
Fair subscriptions. SO that the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition Company may be in
.ccrporated without delay, the accompanying
appeal was issued to- all subscribers to the
Worlds Fair Saturday who have not re-
sponded to the call for the first 10 per cent
assessment.
Copies will be mailed to all delinquents
as rapidly as possible. and the recipients
are urged to lose no time in fulfilling their
obligations in the matter Of the first 10 per
cent. 1t Is desired that they either make
their payments In person at the National
Bank Of Commerce or send checks, pay
able to William H. Thompson, chairman OF
the Executive Committee.
Owing to the large number OF payments
which nave been made in the last week
many of the names have not been listed in
the ledgers and indexes at the temporary
quarters in the Mercantile Club building.
For this reason some subscribers who have
already paid up may receive one OF the
notices issued Saturday. The delay is due
to the fact that, until the Worlds Fair
company incorporates, the organization has
no permanent home where such business
can be concentrated and hurried through.
That the failure on the part of several
subscribers to pay their first call is largely
the result Of inadvertency has been demon
strated within the last two or three days.
The telephone has been called into reQuisi-
tion. md a great many who could be
reached that way nave paid up m
as requested. Many who have not paid are
out-of-town subscribers. some Of them at a
considerable distance, and tim necessarily
is taken up in communicating with them.
Some Causes of the Delay.
Delay in the completion of the payment OF
the full 100000 has also been caused by the
Death of some of the subscribers. There
has a been a marked willingness on the part
OF executors to waive notice Of claim and
Of the 10 per cent payment. Quite a consid-
cradle sum has. however, been temporarily
held up BY the necessary legal formalities.
subscribers who wish the Fair to be a
success should pay their 10 per cent Monday
and do a little missionary work among other
subscribers with whom they are acquainted,
In addition. Incorporation papers are in
such shape that they can be filed without
ard the appointment of permanent officers
viii enable much work to be commenced
which has Of necessity remained in abey-
ance, and the Louisiana Purchase EXPOSE
ton of 1903 Immediately will become a very
live issue.
Several members Of the National Commits
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-21

sion will arrive in st. Louis Monday and the
remainder on Tuesday morning. 1t is ex-
pected that the entire commission will be
present at the opening meeting. 1t has been
semioficially announced that at Tuesdays
meeting organization will not be perfected.
and hat the Commissioners will hold the
second meeting on Wednesday for this pur-
pose.
The Business Mems League banquet at
the Planters Hotel, to the Commissioners
end to the Washington workers. will be
continue to come In from members of the
League and their business partners or asso-
more tickets after Monday afternoon. d
mission will be strictly by ticket. The local
attendance will be about $50. and it is not
definitely known how many of the invited
guests will be on hand.
Guests for Tuesdays banquet.
The invited guests include the Tawney
Committee Of the House, the National Com
missioneTs. the Speaker OF the House. Sen
chairmen respectively of the Appropriation
committees of Senate and House: the Mis-
souri, Senators and GonEressmen. the Mis-
East st. Louis and Belleville; and last, but
not least. the delegation which. headed by
former Governor Francis, and largely aided
Thompson, overcame ali dificulties and in
the expiring hours of Congress secured the
passage Of the Worlds Fair bill;
evening, subject to any necessary change:
ntroduction-Nathan Frank. chairman BANQUET
Committee.
Address Of Welcome-C. P. Walbridge. presi-
dent Business MEMS League.
Our Guests'-Thomas H. Carter of Nom
tana.
THE President of the United states"-John
NJ. ThurFton of Nebraska.
"The National Conmission"-William Lindsay
OF Kentucky.
Louisiana Purchase. Alexander NJ. Dockery.
Governor of Missouri. 2. Inception of the Cele-
bration and Formation of the Project, d. Y.
Francis OF Missouri. 3. The Public Response,
William H. Thompson Of st. Louis. i. The
Worlds Fair Bill, Congressman James a.
Tawrey of Minnesota. 8. How the Bill was
Passed, Congressman John b. Corliss of Michi-
gan. 6. The s.. 600. 900 Government APPROPRIATION.
Congressman Joseph G. Cannon of Illinois,
chairman Committee on Appropriations. Z. st.
Louis and the Fair. Roila Wells. Mayor of St.
Louis.