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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
CONGRESS IN BRIEF
Synopsis of the Proceedings in the Senate
and the HOUSEHOLDS
and ResO1u lions.

Washington, April 11.-An effort was
made late yesterday in the senate to
obtain an agreement for a vote on the
Chinese exclusion bill, but it was I'M
successful. The measure was under
discussion during the entire session
except for about an hour. in which
time the postoffice appropriation bill
was considered and passed. An eX-
ecutive session was held An amend
ment to the pOstoffice appropriation
provides for metal boxes for farmers
on rural free delivery routes.
The debate on the Cuban reciprocity
bill in the house was devoid Of enliven-
ing features, and occupied nearly the
whole day.
Washington. April 12.-The senate
yesterday had a debate on the south.
err suffrage question which occupied
time but accomplished nothing. Ar
agreement was made to vote on the
Chinese exclusion bill next Wednes
day, and the balance of the day was
devoted to that measure, except fol-
the executive session.
The house sent the postOffice apprO-
priation bill to conference, and then
went into committee of the whole on
the Cuba reciprocity bill and spent the
day in committee.
Washington, April 1.-THE senate
Saturday agreed to the conference re-
port on the postoffice appropriation and
passed a bill authorizing the rebuild
ing of the draw of the bridge across
the Mississippi river at Quincy, Ills.
The balance of the day was devoted
to the Chinese exclusion bill and in eX-
ecutive session.
The house passed the bill granting a
pension to the widow of President Nc
Kinley at $4,000 a year. It had pre-
viously passed the senate. There was
considerable talk in opposition to the
pension, but action was unanimous.
The day was devoted to private pen
sion bills. III being passed.
Washington, April 15.-The senate
put in yesterday on the Chinese ex-
clusion bill and in executive session.
The house talked of the Cuba reel
procity measure all day, except for the
time occupied in passing q few unim'
pOrtant measures, one being bill
carrying $4,000 deficiency.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
Miss Ellen Stone Arrives.

New York, April 11.--Miss Ellen NJ
Stone, the missionary who was cap
tured by brigands in Bulgaria and
held for ransom, arrived here yester
day on the Deutschland. She looked
pale and worn and said the sea voy
age had made her very i'll. She was
met at the steamers pier by her broth
er. Charles A. Stone, and by many
other relatives and friends Miss Stone
said the brigands were not so fierce as
might have been imagined. They saiC
many insulting things, but never
struck or beat either her or her com
Danion, Nine. TSilka.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
MORE SMALLPOX IN 2-CI
Another Inmate of Dowie's "Divine Heal
ing Home Stricken-Had Faith
in PRAYER,

III Prayer.
Chicago. April 1.-THE faith Of the
Dowieites in the efficacy OF prayer
without vaccination to prevent small
poX was severely strained when John
Strech. an inmate of the divine heal
ing home at 1854 Michigan avenue,
which has been under quarantine
thirteen days, was found to be afflicted
with the disease, and was taken to the
isolation hospital.
lie caught the conta eiOn from Fred
erick Speller. whose attack March 2G
was the cause of the imposition of the
quarantine. Since then two police
men have guarded the doors of the big
building, While the Dowieites from
within ridiculed the patient officers.
In the same room with Speller slept
three other men, two of whom had
been vaccinated The third was John
Strech.
"You are in danger" Chief Medical
inspector Spalding warned him.
These two men probably will escape.
but you are likely to get smallpox
well, | am praying" replied
Strech.
The two men who had been vaccin-
ated escaped the scourge. but Strech,
after the usual period Of incubation,
developed a full supply Of smallpox
germs. The quarantine Of the 200 per-
sons in the building, which would have
expired in q day or SO, will be in con-
sequence continued, according to DR..
Spalding
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
Disaster ON a British Warship.

Queenstown, April 15.-Gunnery
Lieutenant II. s. Bourne, Lieutenant
Miller and nine bluejackets were in
stantly killed by the bursting of r.
inch gun on board the British first
class battleship Mars. during gun prac-
tice off Berehaven. In addition sever
al men were injured by the explosion.
The breach of the gun blew out after
it had twice missed fire. The bodies
Of the two men who were sighting the
gun were scattered to pieces and blown
overheard
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
Big Dam Gives Way.

Appleton, Wis, April 15.-Fifty feet
river, fifty miles north of here went
out, doing considerable damage. Fiji
teen square miles Of country is at pres
ent under water. The flood threatens
to take out the dams at Lower Post
lake and at Elcho. The dam belonged
to the Wolf River Improvement COM
pany. It went out several years age.
There was no loss of life.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
Place far James 6. Clarkson

Washington, April 15.-The president
has determined upon the appointment
of James S. Clarkson of Iowa, for
merly first assistant postmaster gen.
eral, to be surveyor Of customs of the
port of New York. 1t also was an
nounced at the White House that Lieu
tenant Sharkey, naval officer at New
York. will be reappOinted.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
Former Jurors Ask Protection.

Chicago, April f1.-Francis and
Michael Kane, the brothers who
served as jurors il the Toombs muir
der case and who refused to sign a
verdict of guilty, thereby causing q
disa greement, called upon the police
for protection. During the day they
received a dozen or more threatening
letters from anonymous persons, and
they feared an attack would be made
upon them at their home, 563 Hamlin
avenue An officer from the West Lake
street station was sent to the house
and remained on guard all night.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
Toffary Methods.

An English writer declares that finan-
cial morality, imperfect as it is in our
day, is superior to that of the epoch
that came to an end in 1926 with the
abolition of lotteries. Take a single
instance. Lord North in 1910, while
the American war of independence
was in progress, issued 10000 lottery
tickets, 10000 of which were given as
brides to members of parliament"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
Disposes of Sixteen Millions.

Milwaukee, Wis, April 14-While
the will of the late Daniel Wells has
not been filed for probate as yet it's
provisions have been learned. 1t dis
poses of the greatest fortune in Wis
consin, estimated at from $16,000,000
to $20,000,OOO. 1t gives $4,000 in be-
quests to six local charities and the
balance of the estate is left in trust,
the income to be paid to his surviving
relatiTeS
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
Woman Fatally Burned.

Racine, Wis, April 11.-Mrs. George
Sproat, widow of a prominent pioneer
resident of this city, was fatally
burned here. her clothing catching
fire from bonfire, while assisting in
cleaning up the lawn. Before assist
ance could reach her the flesh OF al
most the entire body was so badly
burned that portions of it fell Off
She was removed to hospital, where
physicians say there is no hopes for
her recovery
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
Smallpox at a Wedding.

LaSalle, Ills, April 15.-As result
of mistake in diagnosis by physi-
clan of Peru the wedding of Edward
Denny son of Alderman Denny, was
permitted to take place while he was
the victim of smallpox. Two hundred
guests at the wedding were uncon-
sciously exposed to the malady, and
the city is virtually uuaraDtined.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
Well known Wisconsin Man Dead.

Lacrosse, Wis, April 14.-Gysbert
Van Steenwyk, one of the best known
millionaire bankers in the northwest.
died yesterday, aged SO years. He
was elected to the state legislature in
1859 and appointed bank comptroller in
1860. He was mayor of Lacrosse in
1874, and was elected state senator
i'm 1870
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
VIII Get His Deserts.

Naggus Qiterary editor, inspecting
manuscript - Your story is good
enough SO far as have got, Borus, ex-
cept that the hero is rather fine drawn.
He's entirely too good for this world.
Borus struggling author)-I know
it, Naggus. | kill him off in the last
chapter.-Chicag Tribune.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
Drowned in Willow River

Hudson, Wis. April 12.-James
Walker, register of deeds of st. Croix
county, has been drowned in Willow
river Walker, who had suffered much
from rheumatism, was helped into his
&carriage, purposing to drive into the
country. Not returning at the time he
was expected, search was made and
his body found in the river.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
Met Death as She Expected.

Racine, Wis, April 12.-NIrs Emily
Sproat, aged 20 years, an old resident
of Racine, died from burns. Her
clothing caught from a bonfire and be-
fore help came her head and body had
been frightfully burned She begged
the physicians to end her life. Mrs.
Sproat had often said she believed she
would meet her death in the way she
did
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
weIl-Known manufacturer Dead.

Sheboygan. Wis, April 11.-Ara D.
Croker. vice president of the Crock
er Chair company, is dead of pneu-
monia. Mr. Croker was we'll known
in manufacturing circles throughout
the state
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
Didn't Want to Die After All.

West Superior Wis, April 15.-Nels
Johnson, of st. Paul, attempted to
commit suicide by drowning himself
in Tower Bay slip. He shows signs
of insanity and a bottle of carbolic
acid was found in his pocket. After
throwing himself into the slip he strug-
gled to save himself and was rescued.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
Diplomatic Relations Ruptured.

Berne, April 11.-Diplomatic re-
lations between Switzerland and Italy
have been ruptured. This action arises
from the refusal Of Switzerland to
give satisfaction because of an article
published in Geneva insulting the
memory of the murdered King Hum
bert fiji
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
Death of Rev. DIR. Scoville.

Philadelphia, April 15.-The Rev.
Or. Samuel NJ Scoville. assistant pas
tor Of Plymouth church, Brooklyn, is
dead of complication of diseases. He
was a son-in-law Of the late Henry
Ward Beecher.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
In the Italian WAY.

Racine, Wis. April 15.-Because he
-luties, Frank ROska, an Italian, drew
a stilettO and fatally stabbed Edward
Francis, foreman of the Belle City
Malleable Iron works. Francis was
stabbed in the back, the assailant ap-
preaching him from behind. Roska
fed and has not yet been captured.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
Quite Different.

DR.. Young B. Ginner-Did l under
stand you to say you were never sick
and therefore didn't have any regular
physician?
Krusty-NOt at I'll. l said we didn't
have any regular physician and are
therefore never sick. - Philadelphia
Record.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18

Lacrosse, Wis, April 12.-Much ap-
prehension was caused yesterday by
sparks from a prairie fire which is
raging on the Minnesota side of the
river. The sparks set Isle la Plume,
a lumber island in the Mississippi
river, on fire, and the city department
had a difficult time to put out the
fire.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
Grace Guilty of PLAGIARISM.

Stevens Point. Wis, April 15.-
The executive committee of the Inter-
normal Oratorical League, which has
been investigating charges of plagiar-
ism made against Ambrose C. Graces
grafton on alexander Hamilton" Civ
eli at Superior. has rendered a decision
against Grace
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
Was Entering the Wrong House.

Green Bay, Wis, April 15.-Wilson
Skenadore, an Indian, was shot at the
Oneida reservation while trying to en-
ter the house of a neighbor. Some one
shot from inside the ball entering the
left breast. The wound is thought to
be fatal
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
known Only as "Lager Beer Charlie."

Milwaukee, Wis, April 15.-A body
found in Chicago with a card with
Milwaukee address is supposed to be
that of a man known only as Lager
Beer Charlie
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
Tried to Explain 1T.

Mr.. Fatley-Yes; I'm a self made
man.
Professor Studiosis-Er-um- the
material at a bargain sale?-Chicago
News
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-04-18
WADE HAMPTON DEAD
Celebrated So nth Carolina soldier and
Statesman Succumbs to a Gen
eral Breaking Down.

Columbia S. c.. April 12.-Simply
from general breakdown, at the
ripe old age of past 81. Wade Hamp-
ton-the one-time chief Of Hampton's
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
Dickens Character Dead.

Lieut. Col. Froom Talfourd, late
superintendent general of Indian al.
fairs in the Dominion OF Canada. has
died at Wandsworth Common at the
advanced age of "a. says the St James
Gazette. He was the original of Tom
Traddles in Dickens David Copper.
field" The deceased, who at one
time was shipmate with Captain Mar
ryatt. the novelist. went to Canada
in 1899, and for twenty years was in
charge of Indian affairs at Ottawa.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
A Garden of Orchids.

Frenchwomen have always been
fond of perfume and not far from
Paris there is garden with a pro
fusion of flowers. among which or
chlds are cultivated with great care.
FOR from 1t one of the best-known of
Partisan perfumers gathers the won
derful scents that have made him so
famous. He has discovered that or
chids possess rare qualities for pro
ducing delicious perfumes and also for
sottening and beautifyiug the skin.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
Smoke Helmets for Firenen.

Proof was given at a fire in Liver
pool recently of the value OF the new.
Iy invented smoke helmets. The vol.
umes of smoke We're so dense that the
firemen were beaten back, but, donnins
the smoke helmets. into which air IS
pumped as in diving equipment,
they descended into the smoke, bear
ing the hose in one hand and electric
fiambeaux in the other and soon snc-
ceeded in putting out the flames.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
Authority on Jewish Literature.

Or. S. Schechter OF Cambridge uni
yersity. England, who is soon TO take
up his duties as president of the
Jewish Theological seminary of New
York city. is considered to be the
best living authority on Jewish litera.
ture. He brings with him to this
country an important ancient Hebrew
manuscript which was found by him
not long ago in his explorations in
Egypt
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
One American Privilege.

King Aitonso's wife will be selected
Tor him by the pope. While his holi
ness is undoubtedly a gentleman of
great discernment, knowledge and
taste, young Americans who have not
Aitonso's income can console them.
selves with the reflection that they
have the privilege of selecting their
own wives.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
Boys Apt Reply.

During his last stay in Boston Gen.
Ballington Booth told a congregation
In The Warren Avenue Baptist church
story that was much appreciated
boy was asked by his teacher if he
could define what rapid enunciating"
meant. Its talking like people do
when they try to pray in a cold room. '
was the prompt answer given by the
youngster.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
BAzsslNGS


With transient
the colds and headaches and the due Of the bowels
will with
and the method which that purity and
from the advanced in needed and
but this all other that as gently
tle quality beneficial the
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
Valuable Digestion.

The partaking of a slice Of pineap
pie after meal is quite in accordance
with physiological indications. since.
thought it may not be generally
known, fresh pineapple juice contains
a remarkably active digestive prin-
cip!e similar to pepsiu. This prin.
cip!e has been termed 'bromelin," and
so powerful is its action upon proteids
that It viii digest as much as 1000
times its weight within a few hours.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
Should Make the Gar popvIar

Russia cuntempIates the remission
OF arrears OF taxes TO the amount OF
twelve and unc-half millions of dol
lars. levied against the peasantry OF
that country. looking to the diminish
ing Of the prevailing discomfort In
the language of Pooh Bah. this is a
very considerable bribe.' Such acts
as this, if Of sufficient frequency. ought
to make the car popular on the
steppes.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
A Veteran Cavalry Horse.

When the French general, Bour
baki. retreated into Switzerland be.
fore the Germans in 1871 his army
of $4,000 men had 10000 horses, which
were sold to the Switzers The ami.
mails. which were called "Bourbaki"
in homer of the general are now al!
dead but one. This veteran, worn out
with over thirty years work. is being
cared for by a butcher at Barne.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
The First Mitts Worn.

Under the reign of Louis XIV. leath.
er gloves We're worn by men only, and
these resembled the war gauntlets of
the ancient monarchy. During :,
reign women displayed the beauty OF
their hands and jewels by wearing
long silk or Isle mittens very much
like those set forth by the importers
this season
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
Fast Warship for France.

AT St. Nazaire the French armored
cruiser Admiral Aube was launched
recently. She is to steam twenty.
three knots, carry 4 crew of 625 men,
and will be armed with forty guns
and four torpedo tubes.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
Spent Millions for Anuse ment.

No less a sum than 100000 900 has
been spent by Americans for
theatrical amusements during the
season now closing. This is accord
ing to moderate estimate made by
Alfred Hayman. president of the
syndicate which controls nearly one
hundred OF the most important thea
iers In the country.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
Credulity of Russian Peasants

The st. Petersburg correspondent of
lie Matin, OF Paris, writing of Presi.
dent Loubet's visit to the Car, says
that wien the Russian peasants pass
before a bust of the French Republic
hey make the sign of the cross,
thinking that Russlas ally is the
Virgin Mary"
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
Least American City.

There is larger proportion of for.
cign residents in Fall River than in
any other city in the country, AS per
cent of the population being of alien
birth. Montgomery, Ala, with 9S per
cent of her population native born,
comes nearest to being an all-Ameri.
can city.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
Cattle VIII Not Follow Sheer

sheep and cattle cannot pasture
over the same territory, Where the
sheep wander the grass is cleaned
with the devastation of a prairie fire,
and the odor is such that cattle will
for weeks shun the range.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
Knew What He Was Doino,

boy placed a big apple on the
front steps and went across the street
TO see who would take ii. A gentle.
man who had observed the action
said: You shouldn't do that, my son.
Some poor boy may be tempted to
steal it That's what I'm fishing
for. sir. I've followed out the inside
and flied it with mustard"
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
To Honor Admiral SchIey.

Baltimore is considering a plan OF
changing The name of its North ave.
nue. to Schley avenue in honor OF
the rear admiral. The present name
is no longer appropriate, the north.
ern boundary of the city having ex.
tended far beyond the avenue.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
Rockefeller's Immense w.aIth.

Someone has calculated that If n
man made $500 every day, beginning
with the year one and continuing to
the present day, consuming none of
MS earnings. he would just about have
as much as Mr. Rockefeller has to.
day
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
EHpenses Of Connressnien,

Under the law, every contestant
FOR seat in congress is allowed
$1,000 for expenses. provided the con
test is regular, and it is remarkable
that in nearly every case the contest
ant finds that his expenses foot IN
just the $1,000
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
Boon for Sailors.

Thomas w. Lawson of Massacnu-
setts. does not let mis- interest in the
possibly less practical things az lite
stop with yachts He has plecsd a
chime of ten bells on an observatory
tower at Scituate. The tower :S7elf
is Landmark for mariners making
Boston harbor from the southwark.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
writinus of Washinuton ,rvino,

Irving wrote the first 120 pages of
"Braceridge Hall in ten days: the
"Alhambra'' was mostly written dur.
ing the three months he spent in
that palace; his Life of George
Washington required nearly five
years.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
Women Voters in Australia.

The senate OF the federal parlla
ment of Australia has by an over
whe!mins majority passed a bill max
ing woman's suffrage universal
throughout that country In South
Australia. it is stated. the women vot-
ers already equal in numbers, if they
do not exceed, the men voters,
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
Temporarily Disabled,

Mrs. Handout-Will YOU saw some
wood? Prayed Fagin-Sorry. mum.
but I've got the pins-pong wrist, and
me physician says need absolute
rest!"-Puck
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
Floating Pumice Stone,

fragments of pumice stone of the
size OF grain of wheat floating on
the ocean sink in two or three days
II they are of the size OF walnut
they swim two or three months.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
cpportunity's Bad Habit.

Opportunity is said to knock at
every mans door. but it is the usual
experience that he throws poster
over the gate and runs by.-Atchison
Globe.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
Tell a Weird Tale.

Alaskan indians allege that up the
'orcupine river. l.500 miles from Port
tniion. there are two petrified ships
'rG stranded in the mountains.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
Sea Deeper at Martinique.

Sea soundings near Martinique show
that In some places where there was
formerly . depth of 200 meters the
depth is now in excess Of / 200.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18
Ancient Musical instrument.

The sackbut is very ancient in
strument of the trombone family. 1t
is believed by some authorities to
nave been provided with slide like
the trombone of the present day.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18

DENVER NORMAL and and fnTepsratory ;,I School Nor
mercial Courses. 1913 Glenurin. FRED DICK Pr n
The Holly chieftain., 1902-07-18

St IaKps HntaI Curtis, between 18th and 18TH
Sss Sohl6o uul0l Rates based On bOc for meals
Rooms sl and up Take Curtis Street Car.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-08-21
FOREIGN NATIONS PROTESTED.
Three Countries Declared Venezuelan
Blockade lnefficient-Our Atti.
tude Accepted as Sound.

Washington, Aug. 21.-A telegram
was received Tuesday night at the
department of state from Minister
Bowen, dated Tuesday, in which he
reported that the government forces
mad evacuated Cumana the previous
hight. He further stated that he had
been informed that Germany, France
and Great Britain, through their rep
resentatives at Caracas. had Jointly
characterized the Venezuelan declara-
ton of blockade as inefficient, where
upon the government asked for proof
and suggested that merchant vessels
be sent to test the efficiency of the
blockade. Minister Bowen has in
formed the Venezuelan foreign Office
that the policy Of the United States
is not to recognize a blockade found
inefficient, and to this announcement
NO objection was made, the Vene
-uelan minister acknowledging it to
lie sound.