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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23
Short Weights in Coal.

Milwaukee, Dec. 1G.-Tbe fifth semi
annual meeting of the Illinois and Wis
consin Coal Dealers association has
begun here. THE question of short
weights in coal delivered from the
minesl constitutes the most serious
problem with which the retail coal
dealers have to cOntend,' said +. E.
Lukens, Of Chicago, secretary of the
association.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23

A sure sign of approaching revolt and
serious trouble ID your system is nerv-
BUSINESS. sleeplessness or stomach upsets
Electric Bitters will quickly dismember
the troublesome causes. 1t never fails to
tone the stomach, regulate the kidneys
and bowels, stimulate the liver and clar-
ity the blood. Run down systems bene-
fit particularly and all the usual attend
ing aches vanish under it's thorough and
searching effectiveness. Electric Bitters
is only SOC, and that is returned if il
don't give satisfaction. Guaranteed by
Fl. J. Stanrl, druggist.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23
Wealthy Wisconsin Man Dead.

Madison. Wis, Dec. 16.-William T.
Fish. II years old, mason contractor
and one of the wealthiest citizens of
Madison, is dead at his home in this
city. He erected many of the prnci-
pal buildings of Madison, including
part of the state capitol. also the in.
sane aSylums at Oshkosh and Elgin.
LII
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23
Very Low Excursion Rates for Christmas
Holidays

Very Low Excursion Rates for Christmas
Holidays
to all points on the Nickel Plate Road
between Chicago and Buffalo, Excursion
tickets on sale December Gath, 25th, 26th
ard 3lst, 1904, and January 1st and End,
1905, good returning January 4th, 1905.
Three through express trains daily. No
excess fare charged on any train. Also
lowest rates and shortest line to Cleve-
land, Buffalo, New York, Boston and all
eastern points. Modern sleeping and
dining cars. Individual Club Meals,
ranging in price from 35c to S1.O0, served
in Nickel Plate dining cars; also service
a la Carte All trains leave from La
Sale St. Station, Chicago. City ticket
offices, Chicago, ILL.,, Ill Adams st. and
Auditorium Annex. For further partic-
ulars address John Y. Callahan, General
Agent, 113 Adams St., Room 29S.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23
Morgan Owns the Oldest Piano.

Joplin. Mo-. Dec. 20. = J. Pierpont
Morgan has purchased the oldest piano
in the world from Rudolph Vivoi, of
Firensorla. Italy. who is now in Joplin,
for $4,000. The instrument was ex-
hibited at the Louisiana Purchase ex-
position by Vivoli. 1t was built in 17OS
by Rossni. a famous musician of Eu-
rome
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23
Said She Was Going to England.

On the other hand she testified that
as a result of her conference with
Young it was agreed that she should
join him in England and take apart
ments in the Hotel Cecil, London, talk
ing care that she keep her whereabouts
a complete secret from Mrs. Young
and Youngs relatives. An important
feature brought out was the fact that
Young gave the woman a postal card
on which he wrote her name and adj
dress, saying it was something she
might need
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23
Rushville, Ind.

huBuVllle, luu.
Messrs. Ely Bros: have been a
great sufferer from catarrh and hay few
er and tried many things, but found no.
permanent relief until | foundit IN Ely's
Cream Balm about eight years ago, and
we have been fast friends ever since.
(Rev.) r. M. BENTLEY.
Messrs. Ely Bros: -Fipd enclosed So
cents, for which please send me your
Cream Balm. L find yonr remedy the
quickest and most permanent cure for
cold in the head, catarrh, etc. Yours
truly, DEEL M. POTTER.
Gen. Mgr. Arizona Gold Mining Go.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23
The Upper Amazon Basin.

The whole upper Amazon basin Is,
subject to annual overfiows which
make it impossible to build homes on
the rivers, as we are accustomed to do.
on our American rivers. There are only
a few points in all the great stretch of
river country that are above the flood
ing point, and these are commonly COM
posed of rock, or clay, quite unfit for
cultivation.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23
No Deception.

Miss Goodart-I gave you that quar-
ter because you said you hadn't had
anything to eat since yesterday morn
ing, and here catch you going into
saloon. Weary Willie-Lady, 1 said I
hadn't anything to eat. but didn't say
wanted anything to eat, did I?-Phi'-
adelphia Ledger.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23
Co eds Break Smallpox Quarantine

Oshkosh. Wis, Dec. 1.-two nor
nal school goods, boarding at a house
where student is i'll with smallpox,
have broken n quarantine and disap-
peared from the city. They are Miss
Mary pryall of Cedarburg, Ozaukee
Barnevald. Iowa county.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23
Jumped From the Cab to Death.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, Dec. 1.-THE
engine of a Wisconsin Central train
became geable, and George Ro-
sine, the fireman, and Walter MOhr,
the brakeman, jumped from the cab.
Rosine was instantly killed and Mohr
was fatally injured. Engineer Be-
quette remained at the throttle and
finally brought the engine to a stand
still
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23
A Pleasant Pill.

No Pill is as pleasant and positive as
DeWitt's Little Early Risers DeWitt's
Little Early Risers are SO mild and ef-
fective that children. delicate ladies and
weak people enjoy their cleansing effect,
while strong people say hey are the best
liver pills sold. Sold by Stangls Drug
Store
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23
Fire Burns S25O.OOO in Bills

Worcester, Mass. Dec. 20-The
Adams Express company lost nearly
a quarter of a million dollars; by fire
which destroyed one of its cars on the
owl train ON the Boston and Albany
railroad which left New York at IL
o'clock at night The loss includes
oank bills and coupon bonds. all
negotiable paper, in transit from New
York banks to other banks.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23
Railway Rebates in Wisconsin.

Madison, Wis. Dec. 2O.-The discov-
cry by the Wisconsin railroad commits
sioner that more than $4,OOO,OOO has
been paid in rebates to shippers by the
railroads during the last seven years
has brought the issue of state and
national supervision of rates before
the legislature. where the question
will be fought out
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23
Arms and Their Uses.

Jessie-What made you remain such
a long time in the conservatory with
that young lieutenant? Bessie-Our
conversation turned to war, and he
was showing me how an officer should
use his arms.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23
DID NOT KILL YOUNG
Nan Patterson SWears and Con-
tradicts All the Witnesses
for the Prosecution.
TELLS OF THE FATAL CAB RIDE
Declares Young Wanted Her to MeeC
Him in England Eye Witness
Coorroborate the Girl.

New York. Dec 2O.-"Did you or
did you not shoot Caesar Young,
Nam" said Lawyer Levy to Miss Nan
Patterson. Il did not" replied the
witness in firm voice. Il would give
my own life to bring him back if it
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23
Puts in a General Denial.

that she did not kill Young, but she
denied every circumstance in the case
which the state has brought upagainst
her. She denied that she was dis
mayed because Young was about to
leave her and so to Europe, after hav-
ing been told by him, as it has been
alleged, that all was over between
them
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23
Improved Farms for Sale.

Now is the time to buy farms cheap in
one of the best farming communities in
the northwestern part of Wisconsin.
We have several first-class farms for sale
around Colfax and vicinity we'll adapted
for stock and tobacco. If you want 10
invest in farm it will pay you to call
on us or write for further information
before you buy. Address the Northern
Real Estate Agency. Colfax, Wis. If
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23

DR.. Quackly- Ah-um-you say the
medicine l prescribed hasn't stopped
the chills. Did you shake well before
taking? Dummager-Yes. and after
ward tOO.-Iife
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23
Death of w. w. Kimbali.

Chicago. Dec. Nv. w. Kimball,
the well known piano manufacturer of
Chicago is dead of heart disease. Mr..
Kimball had been ailing for the past
six months.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23

were in my power. / never saw the
revolver with which he was shot.
There was flash, and then the end"
In a voice quavering with emotion,
but filled with dramatic intensity,
Miss Patterson recited to the jury the
scenes in her life which had to do with
her dealings with Young.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23

David Harum-That wuZ pretty
good horse old Ez wuz drivin', Ell?
Eben Holden-Yes. he had so many
good points you could use him for a
hat rack.-Pennsylvania Punch Bowl.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23
Must Have Automatic Couplers.

Washington, Dec 2O.-In a decision
handed down by Chief Justice Fuller
in the case of Johnson VS.. the South
ern Pacific Railway company, the SUI
preme court of the United States
practically held that all cars, includ-
ing locomotives, should be equipped
with uniform automatic couplers. The
court also held that dining. cars cannot
be exempt from the requirements of
the safety appliance law when in use
even though empty.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23
Three Perish in Flames.

New York, Dec 19.-Three persons
were killed and several injured, two
fatally, in fire in a three-story brick
residence at 1874 South. Main street. in
Williamsburg section of Brooklyn.
The dead: Alice Swinson, Arden
Reynolds. aged 40; Charles Lincoln
Yaynter, 2 years The fire was caused
by the explosion of an oil stove. Most
of those who lost their lives We're
caught on the upper stories of the
building from which there were no fire
escapes
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23
Firms to Speak Their own Tongue

Bjorneborg. Finland. Dec. 20.-A
decree has been issued introducing Fin
nish as the official language in the Gus
toms, postal and other services begin
ming Jan. /.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23
Revolution Imminent.

An ounce Of q mans own wit is
worth ton Of other peoples -Sterne
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-12-23
Small Fine for a Briber.

Kansas City. Dec. 20.AThe convic-
ton of State Senator William 2. Sulli-
van for soliciting bride has been af-
firmed by the Kansas City court of ap-
peals. In the Cole county circuit court
Sullivan was convicted in August. 1908,
and fined 100.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21
IN THE COAL DISTRICT.
Arrest of Secretary Simpson of Dis
trict No. IS.

Denver, April ia Republican spe-
cial from Trinidad last night says:
John Simpson. secretary of district
Is, United Mine Workers of America.
was arrested this morning by United
States Marshal Franks of Pueblo on an
indictment returned against him by the
federal grand jury for sending obscene
literature through the mail.
Simpson was taken before the acting
United States commissioner and gave
bond in the sum of $500 for appearance
next October. He was released.
The charge grows out of the same ar
ticles in II Lavatore. an Italian paper.
which led to the arrest of Charles De
Molli and William Howells in Pueblo.
De Molli has made affidavit that he
was the author of the articles in ques-
ton, but the paper was the official or
gan of the union. it is said, and the Of
ficials had charge of its circulation, and
its ownership was vested in them.
A report from Aguilar to-day is to
the effect that G. C. Bradshaw, mem
ber OF Troop @, is wanted in that camp
to answer a charge of having forged
several checks which were fraudulent.
Bradshaw is the man who figured in
shooting affair on the road between
Hestings and Aguilar. when a man
named vialpando is said to have fired
a shot which passed through Brad
shaw's clothes. Vialpando is now in
the county jail. charged with assault
with intent to kill. Bradshaw is said
to have deserted from the militia.
Major Hill yesterday made trip of
Inspection to Berwind and Hastings to
see how the order for removal of the
strikers camps was being enforced. He
reports the strikers already on the
move. The new camps. in accordance
with Major Hills orders. are being es-
tablished a mile east of the railroad,
and the strikers have until tomorrow
to remove to their new locations The
old camps have become unsanitary.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21
Large Gold Coinage.

Philadelphia. April 19.-The enor-
nous output of gold coinage at the
Philadelphia mint continues at a rate
whicbs all previous records.
Since February 9Th there has been
coined 500, 0,1S0.390 in $50 gold pieces.
The coinage up to Saturday, April
16th, inclusive from April 9th. aggre-
gates s11,502.600 in gold, an average
OF nearly S2.0OO.OO0 day. On the last
day of this record breaking week the
coinage was s2.500,000.
This vast coinage OF gold in so short
time. 1t was announced. at the mint.
has never been equaled by the mints
of any other nation, nor by any mint
in this country.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

They say that Skrydloff, with for
tune dealing generously with the rem
nants of the Port Arthur squadron,
might strike few splendid blows. but
could do so. in all huWan probability.
only by reckless sacrifice of ships
and men.
Russia is now looking almost solely
to the army to redeem the reputation
of the Cars arms.
The land campaign is impatiently
awaited and the coming of the Jap
anese is earnestly desired. 1t is felt
that great victory is indispensable
to restore the national equilibrium and
remove those dangers to the social or
der which every day force themselves
more g1aringly on public attention.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

measures are arbitrary and severe, but
the agitation appears to gather force
and is penetrating sections Of the pop
ulation hitherto entirely passive.
While anxious. the government is
not despondent. The Czar and the i'm
perial household are exhibiting an ex-
cellent example Of hope and resolu-
tion. 1t is admitted that Admiral
Skrydloff will display all the intelli-
gence and dash of Makaroff. but con-
fidence in the navy is almost de-
stroyed.
Official and unofficial experts, while
permitting no comments to escape
them calculated to increase the de-
preston. have no doubt that Admiral
Togo's formidable feet is invincible.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21
State of Panic in Russia.

st. Petersburg. April 17.-Influential
Russians are uniting to avert com
plete collapse Of national confidence.
The feeling in the cities and towns al
most amounts to a panic; even the
peasants in remote localities are be-
ginning to waken up to sense OF the
disasters that have struck the nation.
The authorities view with apprehen-
sion the movements OF incendiaries,
who, quick to discern their opportuni-
ty. are speaking and writing against
the government with unexampled bold
ness.
Arrests are numerous. and punitive
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21
CORRESPONDENTS THRILLING STORY
OF PETROPAVLOVSKS DESTRUCTION

lowed by the Bayan. To their support
came six Of the enemy's cruisers. Still
the Bayan went on. seemingly inviting
certain destruction. She soon ported
her helm to bring a broadside TO bear
upon the foe. which was advancing in
line of battle.
She opened on some OF them, and
turned quickly and stood on into the
hail Of the enemy's broadside. The
Japanese steamed at a slight angle,
enabling all their guns to bear. and
projectiles rained around the Bayan,
raising columns OF water as they
burst, but none struck home.
To the eastward suddenly appeared
I'VE more OF our torpedo boats. re-
turning to the harbor under forceu
draught. Two of the Japanese cruisers
were Immediately detached to cut
them off. but the Bayan, noticing the
movement, checkmated It by turning
a hot fire upon them. The move was
effective. The Japanese cruisers
slowed down. and the torpedo boats
slipped through into the harbor.
Meanwhile. in accordance with Vice
Admiral Makaroff's order. the battle
ships and cruisers in the inner harbor
slipped anchor. Majestically the Pc
tropavlovsk. flying the admiral's flag
steamed through the entrance. On her
appearance the more formidable enemy
of Japanese cruisers turned and fed.
The admiral signalled the Bayan to re-
turn. Then q stream of vari-colored
signal flags futtered out, Brave Ba-
yam"
BY this time the entire Russian
squadron was in the outer harbor Be-
side the Petropavloysk l saw the bat
tleships Peresviet, Poltava, Pobieda
and Sevastopol. the cruisers Novik.
Diana and Askold and the torpedo
boats. The flags announcing the ad-
miral's appreciation of the Bayan were
hauled down and replaced by another
signal. Immediately the torpedo boats
dashed ahead. and the heavier ships be-
gan to spread out.
Seeing the flight of the Japanese
cruisers, the Petropaylovsk opened
fire with her great guns. but the enemy
was out of range and soon disappeared.
Our squadron continued the chase.
finally fading from view. waited anx-
iously for its re-appearance. and in
about an hour 1t came in sight, Far
beyond 1t the number of points from
which smoke arose announced the pres
ence of the enemy. Nearer and nearer
out behind our squadron fleet of four
teen. of which six were battleships. and
the remainder armored and unarmored
cruisers.
Unable to get within effective range
OF Vice Admiral Makaroff's ships, the
enemy stopped eighteen versts from
shore.
Our squadron, with the Petropav-
lovsk leading. arrived at the entrance
to the harbor and drew up in line OF
battle. Another signal was fioated
from the flagship, and the torpedo
hoats at once proceeded through the
entrance into the inner harbor. Vice
admiral Makaroff was evidently un-
willing to risk his vulnerable craft to
the heavy projectiles of the enemy's
armored ships.
l watched the Petropavlovsk closely
as she steamed toward Electric cliff.
The frowning marine monster. whose
guns were ever turning toward the en-
emy. was prepared to send huge mes
sengers of death against him.
All was quiet. 1t was the hush before
battle-the hush when every nerve is
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21
LABOR LEADERS
AMERICAN LABOR FEDERATION

Meeting Of the Executive Council in
Denver.-President Gompers Pre-
sides.-Membership Reaches Near.
iy Two Millions.
signments for hearings of disputes. the
executive council of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor got down to business
yesterday. Two sessions were held at
the Windsor hotel The adjustment of
the differences between the local as
semblies was called up. E. Cyphers.
J. Faulkenbaum. John Oliver. T. F.
Taylor, Thomas NJ. Hyder. Ray Gan
ming Henry Breese. w. A. Whitemey-
er, o. +. Thum and Charles Neander,
representing the ways and means COM
mittee, the Building Trades Council
and the Typographical and Cigarmak-,
ers' unions. appeared before the council
md requested that body to issue what
is called an open charter for a central
body.
The local laboring men argued that
there is a possibility of bringing the
two assemblies together II charter be
issued by the American Federation OF
Labor that will take in any local un-
ion, whether 1t be affiliated with its in
ternational or not. Under such
charter every local union in Denver
could be eligible, and 1t was claimed
the two warning central bodies would
bury the hatchet. The executive coun-
Gil decided to take the matter under
consideration till this afternoon. when
1t will meet with a committee from the
Incorporated Assembly to hear that
side.
subcommittee consisting of Presi-
dent Gompers and Vice President Dun
can was appointed to look into and re-
port on the status of the Chinese ex-
clusion act. 1t was argued that the Chi
nese exclusion law will become inor6ga-
tive by reason of the peculiar phrase
elogy of the existing law upon the sub
ject and the announcement on the part
of China of the termination of the
treaty now existing between that coun-
try and the United States.
The financial report of Secretary
Morrison for the past six months. end
ing March 31st. showed an income or
sf19,375.7S. together with the balance
on hand October /, 1908, of SS6.0l3.12.
making a grand total of S205. .3Ss.7S.
The expenses for the six months were
$103. .034.70 leaving a balance on hand
March 31st of s101. .754.2O. The per cap
ita tax received during the past six
months was on an average membership
of 81 .S26,114 members.
President Mitchell held several FUR
ther conferences with w. r. Farley
and Chris" Evans on the southern
coal strike, and last night held a long
discussion with President w. d. How
ellis of District No. 15.~
Mr. Mitchell was as reticent as the
day before. 'I am not yet thoroughly
familiar with conditions in the South,
and until am you will have to ex-
cuse me-" he said. 81 won't discuss
the situation until l have had further
conferences with my lieutenants and
familiarized myself more fully with
conditions"
What about the report that you are
to confer with President Hearne. in Pu-
eblo, Thursday" was asked.
There's absolutely nothing in the
report There is nothing tending to-
ward a conference or settlement
don't intend leaving Denver till Satur-
day night. Then l will take a trip to
Trinidad"