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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-05-31
An Early Georgia Monster.

In the fore part of August, 1912, a
party of hunters found in mountain
Gus region now known as Rabun coun'
ty, Ga, a being nearly eight feet high
covered with blush hair and having q
human face adorned with immense
ears resembling those of an ass. The
creature was stone deaf and on that
account seemed wholly unconscious of
the approach OF the men. This mon
ster seems, from old accounts, to have
been seen upon several occasions dur
ing the next four years.
In 1916 a number of adventures
from Virginia, most Of them surveyors
working up the unexplored portions Of
Georgia and the Carolinas, formed
themselves into a party for the express
purpose of capturing the uncanny be-
ing if possible. They secured the hills
and valleys for several days and at last
returned unsuccessful to the starting
point.
The many tales told of this extraordi-
nary being seem to have created quite
stir all along the Atlantic coast. A
printed circular issued by a land COM
pany in 1915 says, ''The climate of
Georgia is exceedingly mild, the soil
productive, and the danger of attack
from uncouth beasts which are repre-
sented as being half beast and half
man are fairy tales not worthy of con-
sideration"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-05-31
GOV. TANNERS FUNERAL.
Obsequies Very Largely Acknowledgement
and Military Ceremonial.s

ana Military CeremOnIaI.S
Springfield, Ills, May 27.-With all
the pageantry of a military funeral
and the rites of the church all that
was mortal of Ex-Governor Tanner was
consigned to mother earth yesterday
in beautiful Oak Ridge cemetery. The
casket was covered with the national
ensign and with the beautiful floral
offerings of his wife and family.
The funeral was one of the largest
attended ever known in Springfield
with the exception of that of Lincoln
Every railroad brought excursions
Scores of prominent politicians were
present from all over the state On
every public building in the city the
flags were at half-maSt, and at sun
rise a major generals salute of thir-
teen guns was fired from cannon near
the state house. This was followed at
intervals Of half an hour Throughout
theday by one discharge, and at sum
set the thirteen guns were again fired.
The remains were taken from the
residence Of Turney English, father of
Mrs. Tanner, at $50 a. m. under an
escort of six SergeantS of the Fifth in,
fantry, the engineers and the signal
corps, to the state house, where they
lay in state until the time for being
taken to the church. They lay on the
first flood of the rOtunda, guarded by
a detail of the Fifth infantry. The
rotunda was a mass of floral designs,
flags and black and white draping.
The public was admitted at $50, and
from then until 1: 30 p. m. there was
q steady stream of people passing
through, the number being estimated
at 100000
The procession which was to escort
the remains to the church and GENE
terry formed at the Leland hotel. The
church was crowded with people hold
ing tickets of admission When the
procession arrived there the troops
presented arms, the colors were
dropped, the band played dirge and
a battery close by fired minute guns.
Inside the church Bishop Seymour
presided, assisted by Archdeacon
Taylor, and the simple but impressive
service of the Episcopal church was
read.
After the service in the church the
march was taken up to the cemetery,
Governor Yates heading the process
sion, with his staff. Among the or
CARNATIONS forming the line were
1,20O union coal miners and 500 Odd
Fellows. At the cemetery Judge [. n.
Phillips delivered a eulogy, the COM
INITIAL service of the church was read
by Archdeacon Taylor and the bene-
diction was pronounced by Bishop Sey-
mOur; the soldiers fired the military
three volleys over the grave, taps"
was sounded, and John r. Tanners
body was left to the embrace of the
Mother Earth.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-05-31
IN The WINTER.
(Benson's Plaster Is Pains Masser.)

For coughs and colds Benson's Porous
Plasters are an incomparably better rem
edy than any other-external or internal.
Their medicinal properties enter the skin
and go straight to tie seat Of the disease.
They relieve and cure ''seated" cold
without disturbing the system or upsetting
the stomach. Cough mixtures often nau-
seate. Benson's Plasters are medicinal In
the highest degree, and quickest to act.
Placed on the chest or back or on both
at once in serious cases, the good effect is
feltimmediately. The congestion yields, the
cough abates and the breathing improves.
Lung or bronchial affections or kidney
disease, are cured with the least possible
suffering and loss of time.
Benson's Plasters are UNNECESSARILY SUI
perior to Belladonna, Strengthening, Cap
sicum or any other combination In plaster
form. They are also preferable to ONT
ments, liniments and salves.
Benson's Plasters have received .tJty.tt0e
hiqAest Awards over all competitors; and
more than 5000 physicians and druggists
have declared them to be one of the few
trustworthy household remedies. For sale
by all druggists, or we will prepay postage
on any number ordered in the United
States on receipt of Use. each.
Be sure you get the genuine. Accept no
imitation or substitute.
Seabury & Johnson, Mfg Chemists, N.Y.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-05-31
PAYING DAIRY HERD.
How to Get a Good Lot of Cows-HeIr
on the Farm.


How to Get "A Good Lot of Cows-He1p
on the Farm.
With hundred cows there should be
eight to ten mixers, but not necessari-
ly all men, and most Of them not giving
more than a quarter of their time to
the COWS. AS an average one man can
milk about eight COWS in an hour, says
Hoard's Dairyman. A dairy farmer of
many years experience estimates that
milking and other matters connected
with the immediate care of the cows
and their product require the labor Of
one man for each 20 COWS.
1t is quite possible by persistent and
intelligent selection to get a paying
herd of milk COWS by indiscriminate
purchase and constant disposal of such
as fail to milk proftably. To this end
a careful record should be kept of the
whole year and by using a full blood
dairy sire for the best COWS raise a
herd of first class dairy COWS. 1t is not
for us to specify which of the dairy
breeds to select. In fact, breed is of
less Importance than strict dairy inner
itance and potency. In buying dairy
bull look well to the performance of his
dam and grandams, his sisters and his
aunts.
Our personal experience and the tes-
timony of the most successful dairy
farmers in all parts of the country
s,4: ~, 411Of
it will pay to build silo.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-05-31
Desperate Battle with Tramps.

Carrollton, Mo-, May 2S.-Charles
Mckinney, son of Policeman Nc
Kinney. was shot and killed at
o'clock in the morning while assisting
his father to arrest a gang of tramps.
Three of the gang were arrested and
placed in Jail. Half a dozen others
escaped and were pursued by the sher-
iff and a posse to a point three miles
south of Carrollton, where they were
surrounded. Here a lively fight en-
sued, the tramps exchanging shots
with the posse. Two more of the
tramps were finally rounded up but
not before the sheriff's horse was
shot from under him. The others es-
capped to the woods.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-05-31
INTERESTING FIGHT ARRANGED
it viii BE to a Finish, but the Finish Is
Political Career.

1t VIII Be to Finish, but the Finish Is
Political Career.
Columbia, S. c., May 2S.-As the
outcome of a spirited debate between
United States Senators Tillman and
McLaurin, at Gaffney Saturday, both
or them have put their designations in
the hands of Governor McSweeney, to
take effect Nov. 10. They will
now enter campaign for Endorsement
by the people, and one will lose his
toga.
McLaurin, in an interview with a
correspondent of The State, declares
enphatically that he will not enter
summer campaign. His health, he
says, will not permit it, He wants to
be in a race with Tillman alone, and is
confident OF success. There are, how
ever, three other candidates already
announced for the senatorship.
Lincoln, Neb.. May 2S.-W. J. Bry-
an yesterday gave out a statement on
the designations of Senators McLaurin
and Tillman, which he says he regards
as the political event of last week.
Bryan said: 1T is an honorable
course for the senators to pursue, and
Denehclal to the state. At present
South Carolina virtually has no voice
in the settlement of public questions,
as the vote of one senator kills the
vote of the other" Bryan added that
1t was hardly necessary to say that he
hoped and expected to see Tillman win
a sweeping victory, because he repre-
ients the man, while Senator McLaur-
in represents the dollar The vote will
show whether the plutocratic idea is
making any Roadway in the south"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-05-31
NasSau's Lake of Fire.

Il doubt if many persons realize the
fascination to be derived from q winter
spent in the Bahamas" said a visitor
just returned from there the other day.
'DOWn near Nassau, for example,
there is curious sheet Of water known
as the Lake Of Fire that is worth going
far to see. 1t is simply phosphor-
escent lake, but it's weird effects cling
to ones recollection in an uncanny
way. 1t is about three miles from the
hotel. You drive through quaint and
narrow streets, with only here and
there a lamppost shedding a dim light,
and past the open doors of huts whose
occupants seem to fill every space in
the abOdes to overlooking.
'"The gates Of the old estate Of Wa
terloo have long since disappeared, and
the house is in ruins, but you drive be-
tween the posts which still mark the
entrance down grass grown roadway
to the edge Of this wonderful pond.
The water is only a few feet deep, and
the pond is scarcely quarter of mile
long. We stepped into a rowboat by
the dim light of aIlantern, and in a mo-
ment, as the boat pushed off and the
oars broke the water into ripples, we
were surrounded by sea of fame The
divers who swan about seemed literal
ly merged in blue smoke, for the effect
Of this phosphorescence is more like
smoke than water. 1t reminds one Of
the butterfly dance seen on the stage.
The form of the diver is surrounded by
a luminous glow, and the fishes take
fright and dart away like little flames
into the dark and quiet waters. It is
beautiful sight"-New York SUM-
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-05-31
Strike situation at Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, May 2S.-The striking
machinists are still hopeful of success,
although no sign of yielding has been
given by the large manufacturing con-
Germs forming the Metal Trades as
ISOLATION. The strikers headquarters
has a list Of twenty firms that have
acceded to their terms and whose men
are at work. These are all firms out
side of the Metal Trades association
and they employ about 700 men. Presi-
dent Gompers is expected to be here
Wednesday or Thursday to settle some
difficulty arising among brewery en-
plOyeS.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-05-31
STRIKERS CLAIM A GAIN
Situation Relative to the Machinists as
Viewed by O'ConneII,

Washington, May 24.-President
O'Connell, of the machinists' associa-
ton, in summarizing the situation last
aight, said: The situation now shows
that we are largely the gamer in the
number Of settlements made. The adj
justments reported during the day
show a gain in New England of 1900
in the number of men returned to work
with the demands granted; of 500 or
600 in Ohio, and probably 1000 in
Pennsylvania. About 1000 men
struck.
'"There are some additions in Phila-
delphia and some in the Seaboard Air
line shops at Americas, Ca" O'Con-
nell said strike of the machinists on
the Seaboard Air line would occur this
morning. He said the strikers would
number between 500 or 600.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-05-31
President Homeward Bound.

San FRANCISCO, May 27.-President
Mckinley, accompanied by his wife
and members of his cabinet, started
for Washington at 10 a. m. Special
precautions were taken to prevent any
annoyance while the president and his
wife were driven to the ferry.
Among the many notable incidents
Of President McKinley's visit to this
city was a visit paid him by the Chi
rese consul general, Ho Vow, and
the president of the Six Companies.
They We're dressed in their official
robes and presented dazzling array
Of colors. They presented to the pres
ident an address and presents valued
al 80 OOO
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-05-31
LOSS OF LIFE rs FOURTEEN
In the Floods that Have Swept Tennessee
List May Grow

-L1SC may
Knoxville, Tenn, May 24-The Ten
nessee river is slowly falling. It's trib-
utaries in upper east Tennessee, where
the greatest loss has resulted from the
flood, have rapidly receded into their
banks, revealing Wreckage of houses
ana bridges and ruined crops. The
loss of life thus far reported is four
teen, though it is not improbable that
there are Others Those who are re-
ported are as follows: Tom Mathes,
Maynardville; Green SOuchong (col-
ored, Mrs. NJ. c. Carson, - Rankin
little Crib Miss Mollie Talley, Mrs
Gregg, unknown man, all of Eliza
bethtOn; Samuel Durham and wife,
Watauga; Milton Boyd, Wallace, Va;
Henry AIussik, of Sullivan county;
three children Of Joseph Hill, Ripleys
Landing.
At Knoxville the steamer Omega, the
largest vessel plying the Tennessee
above Chattanooga, was wrecked yes
terday and is a total loss. \ special
from ElizabethtOn, where the flood
was felt with terrible force, says:
''The relief committees report about
2o0 persons in the town and 1000 in
the country homeless because of Tues
days flood. Unless outside help is Sc
cured much suffering will result
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-05-31
U|CKLYSTRUCK DEAD
Gov. Tanner Passes Away Before
aDoctor Promptly Sum.
moned Can Arrive.
WIFE AND HER SISTER WITH HIM
When the Grim Terror Strikes Home
Another Victim of the Treach-
erous Heart Trouble"

Springfield, Ills, May 24.-Ex-Gov-
ernor John r. Tanner died here sud-
denly in his room in the Leland hotel
at 2:45 p. N. yesterday, Of rheumatism
Of the heart probably. He had beer
confined to his room since his return
from Chicago last Saturday with rheu-
matism in his left side, but the case
was not considered in the least serious.
He felt much worse yesterday after
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-05-31
bad Son of a Clergyman.

Kingston, n Y, May 25.-Frank
Heroy, son of a Methodist clergyman,
shot and killed Charles Vanderlyn, at
Greenfield. Heroy was drunk and
abusing his uncle, James Heroy, an
aged cripple. His mother asked Van
derlyn to interfere. Heroy resented
Nanderlyn's action and, getting a shot
gun, took deliberate aim and fired.
Then he surrendered himself.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-05-31
Governor Nash Bursts Blood Vessel.

Columbus, o., May 2S.-After a
consultation between the physicians in
attendance upon Governor Nash a
statement was Issued that the governor
is suffering from an accident which
befell him near Denver last week The
physicians say that while in this high
altitude a blood vessel burst either in
his brain or spinal cord. The effect
was to impair the use of his legs The
governor is forbidden to leave his bed
or make any eXertion whatever for
three weeks
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-05-31

noon, and Dr. J. n. Dixon, the Cover
nOr's physician, was called about 2:3O
and found him dead. Governor Tan
ner had not been feeling we'll for near
ly two weeks. He had contracted a
cold when hunting in Clay county, his
old home, a few weeks ago. and from
that resulted a bad attack of rheumat-
ism, so it is believed that rheumatism
of the heart caused death, though Dr..
J. N. Dixon, the attending physician,
says he is unable to give the exact
cause of death. He says that Tanner
had no organic heart trouble or kid
new disease,
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-05-31
Wife With Him at the Last,

Yesterday forenoon DR.. Dixon called
and stated that he found the patient
better. His son, Colonel J. Mack Tan
ner, also called during the forenoon
and after dinner Mrs. Tanners sister,
Mrs. Colonel Buck, called, and she and
Mrs. Tanner were with the former gov
ernOr when he died. About 2:30 p. N.
he was seized with an attack of gasp"
ing and strangling, and DR.. Dixon was,
Immediately called and responded at
once; but Governor Tanner was dead
when he arrived. The remains We're
taken an hour later to the residence Of
Mrs. Tanners father, Turney English,
where they will remain until the fu-
neral
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-05-31
VIM. z. Hazen Resipns

New York, May William P.
Hazen, chief agent of the United
States secret service bureau, has ten
dered his resignation to the govern
ment authorities, to take effect on
June II next
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-14
NURDFROUS STORMY DAY
Alaskan Indians Are DOn-
 ming War Paint

Prof Miller and W. c. Boyd. who hay,
 just returned Co Juneau from Cros.
 sound. tcll story Chat makes pcopl,
 think that thc Indians of Alaska need d lttc fixing.
 These gentlemen state that Che Alaska
 Indians arc as fcrocious and bloodthirsty os thc Sioux ever were and arc onlv b.ld Iu cheek by fear
 Ncssrs Miller and Boyd were working several miles from their tent one dny "n returning Go camp they found thnt Che Indians had get nrc Co their belong nss. and their tent and contents wcrc nwtty well burned
 Tho only thing that saved them from suffering Che pangs of hunger was that 70 p1ri of their stores had been cached s'mc distance away from Che tent This "'s saved lly sewing together pieces "f burned blankets and au old piecc "i san cloth. they got enough bedding Co protect them partly from Che cold and rln And with Che supplies from Che cache they finally made Che home jour noy.
 lt was not because of any Iack of malice on Che part of thc Indians that hc men did not perish from cold and | hunger 10 was Intended murder thatI l uIsc1rried one of hoec gentlemen | .uted that these Indians would uot hes.- Itr to kIiI white man ir they wcrc not 'rid nf hsIur caught
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-14
MAKE TWO MORE TRIPS SlUICF BOX THIEVES
stm Piping NofariOus Work On
 tho Crooks Around Dawson

Passengers ou thc train last nish' ust from Dawson. say that Che sluiee box thieves have changed thc scene or tbc.r operations from Bonanza and E'- dorado creeks. where six robberies oe- r,rrcd ,uring last month Go Dominion creek. where two rohbcrics. similar 'n character Co those previously recorded occurred last Monday night
 Tho two claims were robbed almost simultaneously. which is evidence of an orronIz.d gang being at work
 Claims No. 10 and No. from Che mouth on Che pup which enters pom"- l,p at No. below lower discovery were tbe ones visited by the thieves. The amounts taken arc variously estimated hotwesn y.O00 and S2.oo0
 Tho efforts of the authorities thus i'' i'm detecting thc perpetrators Of ihes' crimes have been uuavoilng. but ls,rict.r watch than ever win be kept or mn ne creeks. and it is hoped to capture then before long
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-14
Wind Causes Havoc On the
 Waterfront Yesterday

Yesterday stands as record for th, toughest day along tho water front thl. season Tho wavcs played havoc with thc small craft and gave tho docks a good shaking up The steamers were iong time in landing. especially Che Topcka. which arrived during Che worst part of Che storm.
 Tho Nim Rial wcathcrcd Che storm nt anchor alongside Che Pacific Coast dock out
 The cattle sllp at the end Of Mooro's wharf was taken out by Che high tide and heavy sea-
 several piles were torn out of sylvcs- iers dock and Che old Seattle wharf was expected Go go any moment
 The Topeka was a long time landing on account of Che heavy sols and wind. and it was thought at first chat sho would drop anchor out in the bay
 Rishopricks now boom of logs wero tossed about pretty roughly and only two or three got away and washed ou to th, beach
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-14
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The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-14
INCORPORATE
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The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-14
Froson Moat At Dawson

The pacInc Cold Storage Co.'S steamer Robert Kerr commanded by Capt Grlv arrived at Dawson last Saturday. onl, thirteen days actual running time from st Michael Tho cargo Of Che Kerr con. sisted of about eo tons Of dressed meat. comprising beef pork. mutton. turkeys. chickens. ducks and geese.
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The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-09-14
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