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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-16

THAT the influence Of Gov. La Toilette
in Dane county is passing, becomes more
apparent with each new development in
the fight of the factions. The governors
action in reference to Congressman
Dahle and that gentleman's subsequent
course will exert very noticeable inf1u-
ence towards this end. La Toilette may
go to the next state convention with a
solid delegation of supporters, but 1T will
be the last time. Never again will he
dictate party nominations in Dane
county. His absolute control is broken,
and it will require other than his sane
tion to land a man in line for Office here
after. La Toilette fighting for power
was much more popular than La Toilette
in the possession of that power The
subtle Vaccinations, the intrigue, and
personal pledges of his campaigns were
lost sight of in defeat But in victory
came an aftermath of disappointed place
seekers nursing fallen hopes, inability or
indisposition to force promised reforms,
together with the mistakes that all men
in high office make. These conditions
have tended to alienate the support of
many sincere republican reformers. Time
and experience has proven La Toilette
ism but theory The independents
doubt his sincerity as reformer, and he
is recognized by all parties today as a
shrewd political manipulation instead of
a reformer And as the history of his
administration shows that he has not
been particularly strong in either role
and his downfall is but a question OF
time. And the beginning of the end
will come when Dane county and the
second congressional district refuse to
obey his mandates at the fall conven-
tions.-Sun Prairie Countryman.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-16

On THE 18th of this month the queen
regent of Spain will relinquish the reins
of government to her son, Alfonso XIII,
who will then come of age, which in
Spain is 16 Alfonso will be the young
est of the worlds rulers. He comes to a
throne beset by many difficulties, for
Spain is a country exhausted by long in
ternal disorders and foreign compiled
tons. The young king and his policy
will be watched with the keenest inter-
est by the whole world.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-16

THERE is noticeable change of tune
in the leading organs of the halfbreed
faction. They are not making any war
on Senator Spooner. They disclaim OPP
position to him. But let them control
the legislature and Mr.. Roosevelt's APP
peal for Spooner would be like zephyrs
murmur to the deaf Once in a while a
green halfbreed journal out in the back
woods let's out jibe against the senator,
but the wise ones know that no out
spoken antagonism to him helps the gov
ernor at this time-Madison Democrat.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-16
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Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter,
Edgertons : Wisconsin.
FRIDAY, MAY IS, 1902.
County congressional Convention,
.dgerto

Notice is hereby given that Republican
Convention will be held in the Circuit Court
Room, in the Court House, at the City OF James
vile, Rock County, Wisconsin, for the election
of delegates in the several assembly districts of
said county to represent such districts in a Re,
publican Congressional Convention tobe held
at said City of Janesvi lie, May 9th, 1902 The
representation of the several towns. villages
and wards being as follows: -:
Town. Avon, number of delegates 2; Beloit
2; Beloft City 2; Beloit City, LIST ward g. End
ward 8; Bird ward, Z; 4th ward 9; 9TH ward ;
lage a. Edgerton City 8; Evansville City. 8;
Fulton 1; Harmony3: GAINESVILLE 2; GAINESVILLE
City, 1st wards; End wari 6; 3rd ward 10; 4th
Lima g. Magnolia 3; Milton 9; Newark 1; Or
fordville Village 3; Plymouth 5:Porter 3: Rock
3; Spring Valley q; Turtle 3; Union 4; Totaf'
1853.
BY order of the Republican County Commit
tee. T. s. NOLAN, Chairman.
WILLIAM A. JACKSON, Secretary.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-16
WILLIAM A. JACKSON, Secretary.

DEATH has robbed our state of but few
men of more honorable public career
than that which will be accorded to
Lieut. Gov Jesse Stone, whose demise
took place at Watertown on Sunday last.
He was one of the modest type of citi-
zens whose unblemished character and
correct purpose of life is an example to
emulate.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-16
Notice.

If the person who was small enough to
steal two Russian mulberry bushes from
the grounds of Fassett cemetery will re
place them at once they will save them
selves expense and penalty for such
work, as they are known and we propose
to make it our business to have such
work stopped.
G.. 0. SHANNON, Pres,
RoBT. ATTLEsEY, Treas,
w. T. PoMERoY, Secy.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-16

Ex-Gov. ALvA ADAMS, of Pueblo, Col,
will seek to succeed Senator Teller,
whose term expires in March. Gov.
Adams is an old Albion Academy gradu-
ate, who was pretty well known in this
section at that time. His parents re-
sided at Black Earth, Dane county, and
his father was a sheriff in the early days.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-16

Mother, Yes one package makes two
quarts of baby medicine. See directions.
There is nothing Just as good for babies
and children as Rocky Mountain Tea.
35 cts. Perry & Doty.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-16
Republican Congressional Caucuses.

Notice is hereby given that on the 23d day of
May 1902 caucuses will be held in the various
cities. villages and towns throughout Rock
County, Wisconsin. at the places hereafter
represent such cities, villages and towns, re-
spectively in convention to be held at the
City of GAINESVILLE, Wisconsin, on the Goth oay
of May 1902 to elect delegates in the several
assembly districts of said County to represent
such districts in the Republican Congressional
District Convention held in said City OF James
vile on the 9th day of May 1902, each of which
caucuseS shall be held open one hour and In
the various towns shall be opened at O'Clock
in the afternoon and in the wards Of the cities
and villages at 7:30 o'clock in the afternoon.
The caucus for the City of EdgertOn to choose
eight delegates will be held at the City Hall at
the hour nemed above.
THOS. S. NOLAN,
Chairman.
WILLIAM A JACKSON Secretary
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-16


A good house to rent Inquire of
Herman Stranke. %
House. to rent. Inquire of G. E.
Gary. 70
Two office rooms for rent in the new
Schmeling block. Apply to DR.. E. II.
Martin.
"A large house in good repair for
rent. Inquire of Fred Blank, Edgerton,
Wis.
Just received large assortment of
wall paper aingrains, tapestry, and the
latest fad in wall paper, the two-thirds
work. See our samples of burlaps,
lincrusta walton and pressed goods. We
are always pleased to show goods.
DICKINSON q PoMEROY.
Ed Kaufman is now ready to fill or
ders for paper hanging and painting. A
full line of paper samples which are of
the latest patterns and at prices which
will surely fit your pocketbook. If you
wish to see his samples drop card in
the postoffice or send him word. They
will be brought to your home for inspec-
ton. IOWA
Tested seed corn for sale by G. l..
Scofeld. Indian Ford. 2Ow4
All kinds of vegetable and flower
plants ready now at the Rock River
greenhouse Carl Miller, Prop. 20w1O
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-16

s.t. II I-rst ~ $ Notice. ss,1..'
Having sold my flour and feed bust
ness to the Heddles Lumber company, it
desired to close up all accounts as soon
as possible. Those owing me may settle
with Mr.. Leedle at the old stand.
8 ANDREW JENSON.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-10-11
First publication July 20. 1902
House Concurrent Resolution No. 81.

For the submission of proposition to
amend the constitution of the state of
Kansas.
Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State
of Kansas. two-thirds of the members
elected to each house concurring therein
SECTION 1. The following proposition to
amend the constitution of the state of Kan
sas is hereby submitted to the qualified cleo
tor of the state for their approval or rejec-
ton: That section of article be amended
to read as follows: Sec B. The members of
the legislature shall receive as compensa
ton for their services the sum of five hun
dred dollars for a regular session. and five
dollars per day for any special session. and
three cents for each mile travelled by the
usual route in going to and returning from
the place of meeting: but such com pensation
one hundred and fifty dollars for any special
SEC g This proposition shall be submitted
to the electors of this state at the general
election of representatives to the legislature
in the year A. D. 1902, for their approval
rejection. The amendment hereby proposed
shall be designated on the official ballot BY
constitution relating to the com pensation of
members of the legislature" and shall be
voted for or against as provided by law un
der such title.
SEC 3. This resolution shall take effect
and be in force from and after it's publica-
ton in the statute-book.
Approved February %, 1901.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is true
and correct copy of the original enrolled
the same took effect by publication in the
statute-beok May I, 1901.
GEO. A. CLARK.
lSEAL.1 Secretary of State.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-10-11
First publication July IS. 1901
Senate Csnsurrsnt Resolution No. S

siSn 1slasins ssS P5sssaln as tor s'S Sisa
Be 1t resolved by the Legislature of the State
of Kansas. two-thirts OF the members
elected to each house thereof coucurrinx
SECTION I. The following proposition to
amend the constitntio1 Of the state Of KAN
tors OF the state for their approval or rejec-
Kansas Is hereby amended BY striking out
the whole of section of article and Sec
and Inserting in lieu of said sections the fol-
lowing which shall constitute section OF
siecsiens a.. so~nship Elections shall aYr 5
held biennialiy on the Tuesday succeeding
township officers shall hold their OFFICES for
ors are qualified; provided one county com
missioner shall be elected from each Of three
of the district and the legislature shall fix
such Commissioners: such election to be az !.
general election. and no term of office to ex-
would. under the law as 1t existed a L the time
of their election. be elected in an odd-num-
year and until their successors are ouaIified
No person shall hold the Office OF sheriff or
county treasurer for more than two consee-
SEC. 2 This proposition shall be submit
ted to the electors OF this state the general
election of representatives in the year 100.
| for their approval or rejection; The amend
on the ofacisl ballot by the following title.
constitution" and shall be Voted for or
against as now provided by law under suci.
SEC. 8. This resolution shall take effect
and be in force from and after it's public;-
Approved February II. 1901.
hereby certify that the foregoing is a
cd rsnuton So copy q e sn n
that the same took effect by publication in
the ssatute-oook e aay l. lsa ai.ax
| [sEAL-I Secretary of State.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-10-11
EDITOR WORLD:

r. Fl. Burns, of Ogallah township,
nominee for Clerk of the District
Court, has been lying critically i'll at
his fathers home for the last three
weeks. Though now pronounced
little better will not be able to make
a personal canvas of the county, nor
indeed is it probable that he will be
out much before the November cleo
tioa. 1t will deyolve upon NJ Bui n
personal friends and those interested
in his election to look after his canvas.
1t would seem to us that the unani-
nous nomination which Mr.. Burns re-
ceived by the county convention
should be and surely is a sufficient
guarantee to the people of the county
of his entire fitness for this position.
Mr.. Burns standing among his
neighbors is without reproach. We
do not believe in the excessive adula-
tion OF our candidates, but do believe
that the people should know just
what kind of efficiency the aspirants
have for the offices which they seek
The character, the habits, ETC., when
these are pronounced good and guar
anteed as we do for r. ii. Burns, we
deem it enough.
A NEIGHBOR.
Ogallah, Kans.. October 9, 1902.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-10-11

A traveller was passing the house
of a Kansas farmer one day when he
heard the agriculturist calling his
dog by the name of Craddock. 'Why
do you call that dog by such a name
as that?' asked the traveller. "Crad-
dock seems to be a peculiar name for
a dog"
Does seem q leetle PECULIAR" said
the cheerful farmer, but if you knew
that dog as well as 1 do you would
see the reason. When you see that
dog bristle up and charge around you
think that he is just aching to tackle
something but as a matter of fact you
couldn't any more get him to go up
against another dog than you could
get pewee to spit in the face of an
eagle. And then on several occasions
1 have followed that dog off into the
woods where he was barking to beat
the band and 1 never found a blessed
thing in one of the holes he was bark
in into yet. That is the reason I
called him Craddock and the name
fits him like q glove."-Mail and
Breeze.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-10-11

ire writing of . name of . candl-
date for an office in the blank col
umn when his name is already
printed ON the ballot renders the
whole ballot void
Any other mark ON the ballot other
than the cross K mark, used for
voting, makes the whole ballot void.
The cross K mark made anywhere
on the ballot other than in a circle
at the top of q ticket or in voting
square after the name of candi-
date renders the whole ballot void
The tearing or defacing of bal
lot, or of any device, emblem, figure,
letter or word thereon renders the
whole ballot void
If you spoil your ballot, return it
to the judges and get another one-
There are two essential rules to
remember Observe these and no
difficulty or trouble win be expert
enced in voting.
1. If you want to vote a straight
ticket, make a cross x mark in the
circle at the top of that ticket and
stop right there Don't make any
other mark of any kind or nature
anywhere on the ballot.
3 If you do not want to vote a
straight ticket, do not make any
mark in any of the circles at the
head of the tickets, but make the
cross K mark after the name OF
each candidate for whom you wish
to vote and quit.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-10-11

In considering the matter of vot-
ing under the new election law, it is
important that voters understand
that the entire theory of voting has
been changed Under the old sys-
tenn, the intention of the voter gov
erned whenever that intention could
be determined from the ballot itself
by the election judges. Under the
Australian ballot, and especially UNI
der the provisions of our present
law, the intention of the voter has
very little weight with the judges in
deciding whether a ballot is proper
ly marked. Voting becomes in one
sense a mechanical operation. The
ballot must be marked correct
ly or it cannot be counted. The
object of this change is to pre-
vent the buying of votes, by in
surfing perfectly secret ballot. If
a voter puts any mark upon his bal
lot that might be used to distin-
guish that ballot and permit any one
to know how the man voted, the bal
lot must be thrown out. If voters
will remember this, that they must
mark the ballot as the law directs
or lose their vote, there will be no
trouble.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-10-11
Timber Culture, Final Proof-Notice Fors
Publication. 1871.

Land Office at wa-Keeney, KAN,
August -. 1902 (
Notice is hereby given that Daniel E. Span
gler has fled notice of Intention to ma Ike finai
proof before the Register and Receiver OF
the o. s Land Office at Wa-keeney. Kan
sas. on Tuesday. the 7th day of October. 1902
timber culture application No. 14726 for
the northeast quarter of section No. 2, in
9Th p. M
He names as witnesses:
Kinsey w. Rogers, Charles G. Rogers,
Francis M. Hoobler; all OF Ransom, Kansas,
Joseph ". L. Irwin. of BrownelI. Kansas.
A. II. BLAIR. Register.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-10-11
HOW TO VOTE

If you desire to vote q straight
ticket, make a cross x mark in the
circle at the top of that ticket and
no where else ON the ballot.
If you make . cross x mark in a
circle at the top of ticket, and
make any mark on the ballot any
where else whatever. the whole bal
lot is void
If you make q cross K mark in two
or more circles on the ballot. the
whole ballot Is void
To vote q straight ticket, make q
cross X mark in the circle at the
top of that ticket and then stop; do
not make any other mark of any
kind or nature ON the ballot any
where else.
straight ticket, do not make any
cross x mark in any of the circles
on the ballot at the tops of tickets
II you desire to vote q split ticket,
or for candidates on different
tickets. do not make any mark in
any of the circles, but make cross
K mark in the squares after the
names of the candidates on the diff
ferent tickets for whom you wish to
vote and nowhere else ON the bal
lot.
To vote for q candidate whose
name is not printed ON the ballot,
write the name under the title of the
proper Office in the blank column and
make q cross x mark in the square
after the written name.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-10-11
Ogallah, Kans.. October 9, 1902

Mrs. A. S. Peacock, our candidate
for Superintendent of Schools, is well
qualified to perform the duties Of that
Office by both education and expert
ence. She has taught in city and
county schools in Kansas, Iowa and
Illinois. For, twenty years she has
held first grade cerciticates in Illinois
and Iowa which requires a thorough
knowledge of several branches not
required in this state.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-10-11
Notice of Application to Purchase School
II Land.

Notice of Application to Purchase School
Land.
The undersigned hereby gives notice that
he will the 11th day of October. 1907
make an application to the Probate Court OF
Trego County. Kansas. TO purchase the fol-
lowing described school land situated in the
organized county of Trego- Kansas. viz:
The west half of the northwest quarter
and the west half of the southwest quarter
of section &c. township L. range "a.
He names the following persons to prove
his settlement. continuous residence and
fmpro vementS, viz: H. f. Spena residence
Wakeeney. Kansas. and A. Retain residence
Wakeeney, Kansas.
Done at wa-Keeney. County of Trego.
Kansas, this 10th day of September. 1902
JOE SIGLER,
-erC Petitioner.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-10-11

During C1eve1and's administration
the post Office department became
in debt to an alarming extent, reach
ing a sum of over 81, 100000 in one
year. Since the republican party has
been in charge of the government
this deficit has gradually decreased
until the last year it was a little
more than S., DOC, 900 and would have
been less than 100000 had it not
been that over $4,000. 900 has been
expended in establishing rural free
delivery routes and operating those
already started There is little doubt
but that in the near future, even
with the increased expenditures on
rural routes, that the post Office de-
partment will become self-sustain-
ing. 1t simply shows that the repub-
lican party understands how to do
things.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-10-11
NoIce Of Apphcuhon 10 Purchase School Lund

The u Undersigned hereby gives notice that
he will. on the 18th day of October, 1902.
make application to the Probate Court of
Trego county. Kansas. to purchase the fol-
lowing described school land. situated in the
organized county of Trego. Kansas. viz:
The northwest quarter of section 80. town
ship ID. range 3.
He names the following Sersons to prove
his settlement. continuous residence. and
improvements viz: H. Schneider, resi-
dence Wakeeney. Kansas, and John GuSt2f-
son. residence Wakeeney, Kansas
Done at Wa.Keeney. County of Trego.
A 81. LAWSON,
49, Petitioner.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-10-11
Notice of Application to Purchase School

Not1ce OF ApPI1Cot1om TO PurChaSe SCHOOL
- IL Land.
The undersigned hereby gives notice that
he will, on the 11th day of October, 1902.
make application to the Probate Court of
Trego county Kansas, to purchase the fol-
t8Wing described school land. situated in the
rgarlized county of Trego. kansas. viz:
The northwest quarter of section 8, town.
ship b. range -.
He names tie following persons to prove
his settlement, continuous residence. and
improvements, viz: Joe Papes, residence
Wa-Keeney, kansas. and Henry Spena.
residence Wakeeney, kansas.
Dome at Wa-Keeney, County of TregO,
KANSAS. this 10th day of October. 1902
THOMAS SPENA,
Petitioner.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-10-11
Notice for Publication No. 1851.

Land Office at Wa-Keeney. Kansas.
September 9. 19uE2
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim and that said proof will be made be-
fore the Register and Receiver of the U. s.
Land Office at Wa-keeney, Kansas, on
October Ii, 1902, viz:
Isaac M. WaldrOp,
Homestead Entry No. 24295. for the east half
of the northeast quarter OF section 4. town
ship II south. range IS, west of the 9Th p. M
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of. said land. viz:
Marshall P Redmond Leonard W. Purin-
ton. Fred p Manner Daniel Mcknight; all
of Banner, Kansas.
A. ii. BLAIR, Register.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-10-11
PIONEER DAY"

State Superintendent Frank Nelson
has designated Friday, October 81, to
be Pioneer day. The idea is to have
school children taught on that day
the pioneer history of the community
in which they live. In circular on
the subject Mr.. Nelson says: "An in
teresting program can easily be pre-
pared. Let. the members of the
school participate with appropriate
essays, determinations and music. In
vite some of the older members of the
community to speak in broad and de-
finite terms of the history of the
school and the community. / trust
that this suggestion of Pioneer day
will meet with the hearty suppo; t
and cooperation of all friends of edu-
cation and good citizenship. BY OBJ
serving this day with appropriate ex-
ercises. we preserve and promote the
spirit of devotion TO the state and its
institutions, and in SO doing we make
a positive contribution to good gov
eminent and to pablo welfare
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-10-11

Senator Harry Pestana of Russell is
grooming a dark horse for United
States senator. He refuses to divulge
his name, but intimates that he is
from the Sixth dlstrict.-Mail and
Breeze.
The dark horses name is Harry and
he halls from Russell.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-10-11

One of the objections made by the
democratic platform to the repub-
hcan administration is that it was
extravagant in its appropriations
Soldiers should remember that one
of these items of which the demo-
cratic party complains is an appro-
priation for the purpose of bringing
the Kansas Philippine soldiers home
from San Francisco. The democratic
party ought to learn that every ex-
senditure of money is not extrava-
gance-