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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
In Memory of Confederate Dead.

Columbus, O., June 16.-The un-
yelling and dedication of a memorial
arch to $3.50 Confederate dead attract
ed 5000 people from all parts of the
country to this city. The arch was
the gift of William II. Harrison of
Cincinnati. former citizen of Column
bus. The dead soldiers were prisoners
at Camp Chase. near Columbus. dur
ing the war and died in prison.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
A Ruined Book.

The man who has an old book re-
bound can newer be too minute in his
instructions to his binder. Once upon a
time, it is said, a tattered "Shake-
speare' was sent to the binders for the
sole purpose of preserving a number of
marginal notes in manuscript. What
was the chagrin Of the owner when his
book came back with the edges neatly
pared and gilt and the notes that he
treasured half cut away.-New York
Tribune
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
Deal in the Milling Combine.

Milwaukee, Wis, June 16.-The Eve
ming Wisconsin says: 1T is learned in
Milwaukee from Il prominent business
man that negotiations are now under
way between the financial head of the
recently organized Standard Milling
company and the Washburn- Crosby
and the Pillsbury Milling companies
of Minneapolis, for the sale to the
combine of those famous plants. the
average daily output of which is $4,000
barrels
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
Explained.

"And haven't you got any more mon
ey?' asked the sweet young thing sell
ing chances at the church fair
yes; I've got a dollar" reluctantly
admitted the unfortunate but truthful
young man. "But put it in the sole Of
my stocking before putting on my
shoes so as to have something to pay
my car fare ome."-Brookly Eagle.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
Educator Commits Suicide.

Joliet, Ills, June 16.-Professor J.
e. Hooton, one of the best known edu-
Gators in Will county and for several
years at the head of the Lockport pub
lie schools, was found dying in the
Duncan hotel of this city. He had
turned on the gas and cut an artery in
his arm. He died at 8 o'clock o. m.
Dependency is said to have caused
him to seek death
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
White as n Color.

Speaking scientifically, white is a
combination Of all colors-that is, the
pure light of the sun when decomposed
by the spectrum analysis shows that it
is made up of all the colors. Speaking
popularity, white is a color, as a paint,
and is not color, as when we say that
a person was perfectly eolorless."
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
Sophs Give a Greek Comedy.

BelOit, Wis, June ia feature of
the commencement exercises of Beloit
college last night was the presentation
by the sophomore class of the classical
Greek comedy, THE Frogs of Arts
tophanes." This is the first attempt,
so far as known, at the presentation
of the comedy in the United States
1t was great success and there We're
present Greek scholars from many
cities
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
Taft Meets with Success.

Rome, June 1.-THE complete sue
cess of the negotiations between Judge
Taft, governor of the Philippines, and
the Vatican on the subject of the friar
lands in those islands appears as
sured, four out of the five cardinals.
composing the subcommittee of car
dinals, favoring the governors propos-
ais Cardinal Steinhuber, Jesuit, OPP
poses them.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
Fatally Shot by His Son.

Benton Harbor, Mich, Jure II
William Fikesall was shot and fatal
ly wounded by his son John at Ber-
rien Springs. The father had quar-
relied with his family and been warned
not to enter the house. He came home
at night and gained admittance by
knocking the door down. His son John
then opened fire on him, shooting his
father four times. He cannot recoy-
er
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
Not Conclusive,

He-I suppose you know I'm singing
at your church now.
She-NO, | didn't.
He-But surely your brother Jack
told you l had joined the choir there.
She-Oh. yes: he did tell me that
Philadelphia Press.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
Ethel Sigsbee is a Bride.

Washington, June 13.-Miss Ethel
Sigsbee, third daughter of Captain
Sigsbee, who commanded the battleship
Maine when it was blown up in Ha-
vana harbOr, was married to Robert T.
Small, son of Sam Small, erstwhile
evangelist, but now an editorial writer
for an Atlanta newspaper. The bride
groom is Il member of the staff of a
Washington newspaper
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
Tileworkers Elect Officers,

Milwaukee, Wis, June 1.-THE con-
vention of the Ceramic, Mosaic and
Encaustic Tile Layers and Internation-
al Helpers union elected officers as
follows: President general. H. c.
Raasch, Milwaukee; general secretary
and treasurer, James r. REYNOLDS.
Pittsburg, Pa. The next convention
will be held at Philadelphia June 8.
1909
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
BeIoit Callege Commencement.

Beloit, Wis, June 16.-The fifty-fifth
commencement exercises of Beloit col
lege began yesterday. DR.. f. w. Gun
saulus, of Chicago, delivered the bac-
calaureate sermon. There were thirty
five graduates. A special feature of
commencement week will be the Greek
comedy THE Frogs of Aristophenes,"
by the sophomore class
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
Cloudburst Causes Loss of Life.

Barre, VT, June 17--In addition to
property damages caused by cloud
burst over this section late at night,
five railroad men lost their lives by
freight train on the Central Vermont
railroad running into a washOut at
MiddleseX. The WinOOski river rose to
spring freshet heights and several
bridges were washed away. The dead
include the conductor. engineer, and
fireman. and two hrakemen
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
Big Fire at Wheeling.

Wheeling, w. Va. June 13.-One of
the largest fires in Wheeling's history
burned the plant of the EXley Wat
kins' Catsup and Preserve company.
the Wheeling Mattress company. and
the Acme Box company The loss will
reach $150,OO0, partly covered by in
SJrance
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
Grain Broker Under Arrest,

Milwaukee, June 14.-James Ortiz,
board of trade operator who is un-
der arrest, is charged by Krager Bros,
grain merchants, with the embezzle-
ment of $1,000. He has been the agent
of the firm in buying grain. 1t is said
he failed to forward a check given
him to transmit to 4 country agent.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
Must Be.

They were both her friends. of course.
'@DO you think" asked he. that she is
as odd as she looks?'
A.She tries not to look it, replied she.
Use she must be-" Feminine perspicac-
ity transcends masculine reasoning
Indianapolis News.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
Ding a Pin Ont of His Tbroat

GAINESVILLE. Wis, June 16-George
II. Scott, II years old. was brought
here from Juda for medical treatment.
he having swallowed pin while
picking his teeth. He was taken first
to Monroe. but the physician was I'M
able to eXtricate the pin. which was
imbedded in the muscles of the throat.
A surgical operation was necessary to
remove If
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
First Wheat of the Year.

Kansas City, Mo-, June 1.-THE
first car of 1902 wheat was received
in Kansas City yesterday. Il graded
No. red. and was from Tulsa, 1. Z.
It was sold for 751s cents. which is
about cents above the market.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
Heavy Sentence for a HoId.Un Man

Des Moines, Ia, June 16.-Ike Brat
ford has been sentenced to seventeen
years imprisonment for precipitating in
a hold-up with his son aged 10. who re-
Gently received a twenty year SEN
tence. They secured four dollars by
their crime.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
BULLET IN HIS BRAIN
Yet a Wisconsin Boy Is Alive, and Pretty
Lively, Too.

Lively, Too.
Milwaukee, Wis, June 14.-Little
Emil Wagner, of Wautoma, Wis, has
been taken home 10y his father, appar-
emily having recovered from the effects
Of having his brain pierced by a bull
let. The lead still remains in the
brain, about two inches from the base
of the skull. Emil can walk and play,
and has the use Of his faculties.
DR.. d. J. Hayes said he did not
believe the little patient would suffer
any Inconvenience from the presence
of the lead in his head. Emil is 3 years
old. He was accidentally shot May 5
by Il brother with rifle.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
Choate Dimes King and Queen.

London. June liking Edward
Queen Alexandra and Princess Vie
toria broke precedents and dined with
United States Ambassador Choate at
Carleton House. The male guests, in
GLIDING Americans, wore knee breeches.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
Always an Obstacle.

1'There is always room at the tor"
said the good adviser.
Indeed yes" answered the unfortu-
nate person, "but the elevator is not al
ways ing."-Baltimor American.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
Pioneer Papermaker Dead.

Richmond. Ind, June 16.-Thomas
Nixon, aged Sc years, and a pioneer
western paper manufacturer, died sud-
denly late Saturday night.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
River and Harhor RiII sipned

Washington, June 1.-THE president
has signed the river and harbOr bill.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20

Plwtucket, r. l.. June 13-Blood
has finally been shed as the result of
the street car strike here Just be-
fore 1 O'Clock a car. escorted by q
squad of cavalry and filled with dep
uty SheriffS, was stalled on Main
street by a mob. Stones crashed
through the windows and a tumult
was raised. Then Il volley Of shots
fired by the deputies rang out. Tanner
Peterson, II years old, who was in the
crowd, fell, having been hit by bull
let. Apparently he was the only one
injured, but the incident staggered the
crowd. The car passed on. 1t was
badly damaged. All the windows were
broken. A doctor who was near at
hand examined the Peterson boy and
said that he was critically injured.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-06-20
Assassins in the Strike Region,

Wilkesbarre, Pa, June 13.-The only
matter of interest occurring in the
anthracite region yesterday was the
attempted assassination of Superir-
tendent Thomas, Of a Lehigh Valley
company colliery at Old Forge. He
was on a locomotive when the assas-
sins opened fire from the bushes.
Thomas and the other five men on the
locomotive dropped to the floor, and
though about ten shots We're fired no.
body was hit. Nothing important hap
pened in the field. except that more
pump men quit. The mines are grad
ually filling with water.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-06-20
AFTER A SPIRITED CONTEST.
Nebraska Republicans Name John n.
tIickey for Governor.


Lincoln Neb., June 19.-In spirited
free-for-aD contest between seven
promising candidates, John H. Mickey
of Osceola, Polk county, was nominat
ed for governor by the Republican
state convention at 10 o'clock p. m..
after an almost continuous session
since 2:30 in the afternoon. The nom
ination came to Mr.. Mickey on the
thirteenth ballot, after vain effort in
turn to name w. M. Robertson and j.
N. Dinsmore.
The ticket was completed as fol-
lows: Lieutenant governor, E. G. Nc
Gillon, Omaha; secretary of state,
George w. Marsh, Falls City; treas.
urer, Peter Mortenson, Ord; auditor,
Charles Weston, Rushville; attorney
general, F. N. Prout, Beatrice; com.
missioner of public lands and build
ings, G. D. Folmer, Nelson; superin'
tendent of schools, w. w. Fowler
The nominees, excepting governor,
lieutenant governor and treasurer, are
present state officers and the selec-
tons were made by reclamation.
The feature of the convention was
the unanimity and enthusiasm with
which the national administration was
endorsed.
The resolutions. adopted congratu.
late the people upon the prosperity un'
der Republican rule; endorse the ma
tional platform of Philadelphia; de-
plore the tragic and untimely end Of
President Mckinley; endorse Presi-
dent Roosevelt's administration and
commend his bold stand against un-
lawful combinations; favor national ir'
rigation law; laud the American SOL
der in his dealings with the Filipinos.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-06-20
TO REDUCE THE OUTPUT.
Coal Miners Will Work
Only Four Days a Week.

1itun,inous Coal Miners Will Work
Only Four Days Week.
Clearfleld, Pa, June 19.-The sub
district presidents of District No. e.
United Mine Workers, met here and
issued an order directed to the local
union check weighmen and miners of
Northern and Central Pennsylvania
which will reduce the output of btu
minous coal in this region one third.
The order restricts the working days
to four each week. All miners are re-
quested to suspend work on Wednes'
days and Saturdays of each week at
all operations where coke ovens are
worked. The order will go into effect
June rs. The purpose of the order is
to restrict the output and thus to
some extent prevent the operators fill
ing orders for bituminous coal to be
sent to points where anthracite coal
was used prior to the anthracite min
erS' strike.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-06-20
TENNESSEE REPUBLICANS.
State Convention at Nashville Nomi'
mates a Ticket.

mates a Ticket.
Nashville, Tenn, June 19.--The Re.
publican state convention in session
here nominated the following ticket:
Governor, H. T.. Campbell; railway
commissioner, H. r. Elliott; supreme
court judges, T. A. Wright j. S. Parks.
r. T. Coldwell, B. w. Starnes, c. H.
Trimble; court of chancery and ap'
peals, George T. Mccall, George s.
Ramsey, Xenaphon C. Hicks.
Hon. Walter p. Brownlow, repre-.
sentative in congress from the First
Tennessee district, was the dominant
spirit of the convention, which was
thoroughly harmonious. A number of
speeches from the leaders, notably
that of Judge Campbell in accepting
the gubernatorial nomination, empha'
sized this fact, Hon. Lee Brock was
temporary chairman and Congressman
Browrlow presided permanently.
In dealing with national questions,
the platform adopted endorses the
present administration; favors legal
restraint of monopolies, and. favors
equitable adjustment of labor and cap
MAN,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-06-20
ENJoiNs TINE STRIKERS.
West Virginia Miners Must Not Inter
fere With Men at Work.

fere With Men at Work.
Charleston, w. Va, June 19.-On pc.
tition of the Kanawha and Hooking
Coal and Coke company Judge Guthrie
of the state court has granted an IL
junction restraining Have Woodrum
and others from Interfering With the
employees: The regular form of blanket
Injunction in such cases was followed.
Deputies went to Mammoth to serve
the papers. The miners from Cedar
Grove marched to Mammoth and were
met by the deputies with the injunc-
ton and all served. The leader made
no effort to trespass, but asked permits
sion to confer with John Wind, presi-
dent and general manager of the COM
pany. It was granted, and after con-
ference, the nature of which was not
disclosed, the miners left the place.
Beyond the issuance of the injunctions
there is no change In the situation.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-06-20
EXCITEMENT IS INTENSE.
Mob at vineennes, Ind, Makes an At.
tempt to Break into the Jail.

MOD At vlncenneS, Ino.s makes an Az
tempt to Break into the Jail.
Vincennes, Ind. June 19.-Great ex-
citement prevails here owing to ru-
mors that a mob will attack the Jail
and lynch William Edison. the alleged
rapist and ex-convict. Other rumors
say that the prisoner has been spir3:
tied out Of town. Some have adgisad
Sheriff Summit to ask the governor to-
call out the military. The sheriff has
sworn in a large force of deputies and
is In close touch with the metrop0ii-
tan police force. A great crowd Of
people is collected in the vicinity Of
the jail. Edison will be tried FridaEa
Shortly before 2 q. m. the mob made
. half hearted move toward the jail
with q steel beam. but 1t was held in
check. The sheriff. 1t is believed, is
unable to swear in q sufhcient number
of deputies to save Edison, should a
determined move be made to break
into the jail.
At 2:15 o'clock the mob still sur
rounds the Jail and the excitement is
intense
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-06-20
INTEREST INCREASES.
Final Disposition Of the lsthmian Ca.
nal Bill Near at Hand.

Final Disposition OF the lsthmian Ca.
nal Bill Near at Hand.
Washington, June 19.-Interest in
the isthmian canal increases as the
time for q final vote in the senate ap-
proaches. At 2 o'clock the voting on
amendments to the pending Nicaragua
canal bill will begin and a final dispo-
sition of the matter is expected to be
reached soon.
The senate devoted practically the
entire session to the consideration of
the question. Extended speeches were
delivered BY Mr.. Spooner Of Wisconsin
and Mr.. Hanna of Ohio in advocacy of
the Panama route, and Mr.. Pettus of
Alabama advocated the selection OF
the Nicaragua route. Mr.. Teller of
Colorado briefly announced his sup
port of the Panama route, while Mr..
Jones of Arkansas indicated his lean
ings toward the same route.
Little that is new to the discussion
was developed by any of the speakers.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-06-20
COAL MINERS TO MEET
&,#5
( y s4sE.:
NATIONAL CONVENTION CALLED
TO ASSEMBLE At INDIANAP.H*
OILS, JULY II. %{@1
GENERAL STRIKE LIKELY
Gathering Will Determine Whether
the Soft Coal Workers Of the Coun.
try Shall Go Gut to Assist the Strlk.
ing Anthracite Men-6eIieved That
a Cessation Of Work Will Not Be
Agreed to Without 4 Hard Fight.

Indianapolis, June 19.-An official
call for a national convention Of the
United Mine Workers of America was
issued during the afternoon from the
national headquarters in this city by
Secretary-Treasurer Wilson. The
convention will meet here July II to
determine whether the soft coal min
ers of the country shall 60 out on
strike to assist the striking anthracite
miners of Pennsylvania. ,"S3E
The basis of the apportfonment. Of
delegates to the convention is one for
every 100 members of the local unton
or fraction over fifty. This will make
q convention of 1000 delegates. The
voting strength Of all the locals 10
between 1900 and 2,400. 1t is expected
this convention will have a voting
strength of LOO to 1900. A bare MAJ
jority can order a strike. A little over
900 can declare a strike. The anthrai3
cite regions cast 747 votes, Virginia
and Michigan, which joined In the CALI
for the convention have 81, making 799'
votes from those five districts which
united to call the convention. A.!
stated at headquarters conditions are
not satisfactory to miners in Missouri.
Arkansas and Indian Territory and IT
is believed the delegates from those;
sections will vote for a strike. g
The very fact that the call for the
convention has at last been issued isI
q sign of danger Of general strike
according to those who profess to be
posted on the situation. The national
officers, it is understood. have opposed!
any general strike order. They are un-
willing, unless as last resort; to
break the interst tate agreement exist
ing between the miners and operators
of Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and the bitu-l
minous field Of Pennsylvania. The
ave districts at whose demand the ma
'tional convention has byen called,
.,v0ted to 'lnaite such "a demand nearly
q month ago. 1t IL believed that it,
was only at. the solicitation of the ma
tional officers that they agreed to de-
lay filling the demand until the present
time. ,
> It is not likely, however, that a gen
eral strike will be agreed to by the
convention without fight. The four
states in the interstate agreement, it
is believed, will stand together to op'
pose such a movement.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-06-20
AUTUMN SESSION NECESSARY

British ParIiament to Dispose OF Edu'
cationai Bill and Other Business.
London, June 19.-The government
has finally decided that it will be nee.
essary to have an autumn session OF
parliament in order to dispose Of the
education bill and other business.
The announcement made by Sir
Michael Hicks-Beach in the house of
commons that the tax on maize would
be reduced by one-half has been &C.
cepted on both sides Of the house as
finally disposing of the idea Of Brit
ish zolverein, and the protectionist par
ty in parliament is greatly disap-
pointed at the chancellor of the ex.
chequer's deliberate reputation Of
this idea.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-06-20
REeukEp BY MACARTHUR.
Officers Of 4 General courtmartial Crit
tcised for Their Findings.


'erai macarthur, comm mandlng <tllSssdezz
pH,itment Of the East. has called the
officers of q general courtmartial con-
vened at Fort Thomas, KY, to &C.
count for their action in the cases of
two privates tried for desertion. One
of the enlisted men was sentenced to
confinement for two months at hard
labor and the other to dishonorable
discharge. General Macarthur, while
formally approving the sentence, pro-
nounced them "manifestly inadequate"
and in a special order he has charged
army courts in his department here
after, upon the ascertainment Of guilt.
first to adjudge an adequate penalty
for the offense and then, afterwards,
II necessary, recommend clemency In
an attached paper.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-06-20
Three MONTHS IN JAIL.

Irish Member Of Parliament Sentenced
for Contempt Of Court.
Sligo, Ireland, June fitzpatrick A.
McHugh, Nationalist member Of par
lament of the North division of Lett
rim and proprietor of the Sligo Cham
pion. who owing to his failure to ap.
pear in answer to a summons, was ar
rested June Is, has been committed to
Jail for three months for contempt OF
court.
Mr.. McHugh, among a number Of
members of the United Irish league.
is charged with conspiracy and intim-
idation in connection with the COM
plant Of a tenant of q farm from
which a member of the league had
been evlcted.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-06-20
THIRTY PERSONS INJURED.

Gasoline Generator Explodes During
the Progress Of Fire.
Guthrie, Okla, June 19.-Thirty per-
sons were injured by gasolie genera
tor explosion in the New York Hard
ware company's store. At $3.50 o'clock
fire broke out in the rear of the store
demanding the attention of two fire
companies. While the firemen were
fighting the flames an immense crowd
gathered in the street before the plate
glass front of the building. The fire
ignited gasoline, which exploded, blew
out the front of the store into the
crowd. Heavy plate glass went into
the air, making serious wounds wher'
ever it struck persons in falling.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-06-20
CLAIMS sELF-DEFENsE.

One Woman Dead and Another Dying
as a Result Of Quarrel.
Toledo, O., June 19.-Miss Rose
Wheeler, aged twenty-five. is dead and
her mother, Mrs. William Wheeler,
aged sixty-eight, is dying as the result
of q murderous assault made upon
them by Mrs. George Leightner, aged
twenty-six, wife of an tron worker
The two families reside in double
house and the three women had been
quarreling all day. Mrs. Leightner
was arrested and with her two chill
dren was taken to the station. She
SAYS that the deed was committed in
self-defenSe.